vivo V20 series Malaysia release: 44MP selfie camera and up to SD765G from RM1499

vivo Malaysia has announced the vivo V20, as well as the vivo V20 Pro in Malaysia starting from the price of RM1499 and RM1899 respectively. Both the V20, as well as the V20 Pro, are available for pre-order in 3 colours including Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, as well as Sunset Melody starting from today onwards until 23 October 2020 from platforms such as vivo's official website, Lazada, Shopee, SenHeng, as well as SenQ.

In terms of the tech specs, the vivo V20 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.44-inch display with FHD+ screen resolution, and a 4000mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP camera in the rear while the front has a 44MP selfie camera.

As for vivo V20 Pro, it comes equipped with largely the same specs except it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and it has 5G support. As for the features, both the smartphone’s front-facing selfie camera comes with the Eye Autofocus Selfie, Super Night Selfie, Slo-mo Selfie Video, as well as 4K Selfie Video recording.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the new smartphones by vivo? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple now sells a braided Thunderbolt 3 cable and it costs RM649

Thought that the Mac Pro and the wheel kit was the end of the pro-grade stuff from Apple? Nope, Apple has released a new Thunderbolt 3 cable and its price tag is just as spicy. For interested parties, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable fully supports the Thunder 3 specification and is now available for RM649 on the Apple Malaysia store.

"Wait, what? RM649 for a cable?" Yup, sounds expensive, right? Well, some may consider it a decent price, considering that the Mac Pro and Pro XDR Display you can use it with cost at least RM25999 and RM19999 respectively. If you're going to spend that much for a professional-grade workstation, an RM649 braided cable probably isn't that big of a deal.

The Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable is capable of very fast data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gigabits per second, or 10 Gigabits per second if the device doesn't support Thunderbolt 3. It also supports DisplayPort video and 100W power delivery, allowing you to fast-charge the connected device. At 2-metres, the cable is of decent length and being braided means you can avoid cable tangle, which is always a good thing.

If you find that it's out of your budget, there's a shorter (0.8-metre) non-braided Thunderbolt 3 cable that cost only RM219, so you could go for that. For us, these prices are ridiculously expensive, but what about you? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


vivo V20 that looks like X50 Pro will be launched in October

If you want the vivo X50 Pro but with a more affordable price tag, you might need to take a look at this upcoming vivo smartphone series. The vivo V20 series is rumoured to bring three devices including the vanilla V20, V20 Pro, and V20 SE to India next month. Now, the renders of the vivo V20 have been leaked by sporting a similar design from the one on the X50 Pro.

According to the renders, the vivo V20 will have a triple-camera setup instead of quad-camera. For the colours, the device could be coming with a Black and a Gradient option. Other than the renders, the promotional poster of the series has also been leaked revealing a 44MP front camera.

Previously, the vivo V20 SE has shown up in rumours hinting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. It is also said to bring a battery that supports 33W fast-charging. These are the only information that we could get from the V20 series for now.

Let us know what you think about the vivo V20 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone leaks.


vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition launching in Malaysia soon for RM1899

Today, vivo Malaysia just announced that they will be releasing a new vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition. Scheduled for 27 May 2021 at 6 PM, the phone will come with a larger storage space of 256GB and 5G connectivity. The V21 5G Exclusive Edition will be priced at RM1899 officially.

Besides the extra storage space, the rest of the tech specs remains the same. This includes the 8GB of RAM which a special 3GB Extended RAM, a common trope from PCs to help the device multitask better. On top of that, the vivo V21 5G also features a 4000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, and even the 44MP front camera has OIS which is pretty rare alongside a Dual Selfie Spotlight for better low light photos.

In addition to that, vivo Malaysia is teaming up with local fashion brands - Kit Woo, Neonate, Cassey Gan and Eversince on releasing limited edition co-branded fashion items based on the V21 series. This includes Neonate's Boxy T-Shirt in Sunset Dazzle as well as Eversince's special fabric material body bag in Diamond Flare like the V21e.

During the V21 5G Exclusive Edition livestream, consumers stand a chance to win these limited edition co-branded designer items. All participants need to do is to tune in to the livestream, and take part in the Q&A session to win the exclusive items. Meanwhile, vivo Malaysia has kickstarted a #LightUpYourStyle” outfit of the day (OOTD) Contest until 31 May. All you need to do is capture your best moments and share their creative OOTD shots to win the latest selfie smartphone vivo V21 and the limited edition vivo co-branded items.

By the way, we recently published a review of the vivo V21 so do give a read while you're at it. Until then, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo V21 5G certification spotted in Indonesia, could it arrive in Malaysia too?

In case you have forgotten, the vivo V20 was launched in Malaysia in October 2020 and there's speculation that there could be a new V20 2021 version. Turns out that it's called the V21 5G instead and this phone was recently certified in Indonesia, signalling a possible arrival to the Malaysian market.

Under the model number V2050, it is reported that the V21 could feature a Snapdragon 765G or 780G chipset so that means 5G connectivity is in the works. The V21 should also come with an upgraded camera module. To refresh your memory, the current V20 sports a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera alongside a 44MP front camera.

Besides the V21, there might be a V21 SE and V21 Pro as well just like its predecessor. The launch date for Indonesia is yet to be announced and we think there's a good chance that Malaysia might have it too. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo V21 SE specs spotted on Google Play Console

Just a few days ago, it was confirmed that vivo would be launching the V21 and V21e in Malaysia. But it looks like those two won't be the only models for the series. In fact, some details for the vivo V21 SE have also been found.

According to GSMArena, basic tech specs for the vivo V21 SE (model number V2061) have appeared on the Google Play Console. It's set to come with a Qualcomm SM7125 SoC (Snapdragon 720G) and 8GB of RAM. Note that we're not 100% sure if this is a completely new variant or another name for the vivo V21e.

Besides the RAM and chipset, the listing also confirms that the device will run on Android 11 out of the box. It'll also have a display with a max resolution of 1080 x 2400 (440 PPI), which should equate to a display of around 6-inch in size. The phone will also feature a teardrop notch for the single front camera. From the description, it sounds like vivo is going for a smaller device here, hence the 'SE' moniker.

However, Apple has claimed that the demand for its 5.4-inch iPhone mini isn't as high as expected. So would a 6-inch device fair better? Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the vivo V21 SE.


vivo V21 and V21e Malaysia release: Two chipsets and 8GB + 3GB RAM, price starting from RM1299

Today, vivo Malaysia has finally announced the much-teased vivo V21 and V21e for the Malaysian market. Priced at RM1599 and RM1299 respectively, you can now start to pre-order so read on below to find out more.

Pre-order begins today (27 April) onwards until the 4th of May 2021. If you purchase either one of the phones during the period at a physical vivo Store, customers will be able to bring home some exclusive gifts worth up to RM798. This includes a Bluetooth keyboard, neck pillow, RM50 instant rebate, and a Protection Plus that includes a one-year extended warranty + one-year screen crack protection. If you pre-order it on the vivo Online Store, then you get an extra Remax 10,000mAh PowerBank and RedBox Karaoke RM50 voucher.

By the way, vivo Malaysia has already released the tech specs of each model online. So to refresh your memory:

So 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.


vivo V21 and V21e are coming to Malaysia on 27 April 2021

Not too long ago, we spotted vivo Malaysia posting some V21 series phone image on the official website. It was only a matter of time before the company announces the phone and indeed they have. Scheduled for 27 April, both the vivo V21 and V21e are coming into the Malaysian market.

With that, what do we know about the tech specs? So far, vivo Malaysia has confirmed a 44MP front camera. It also features an Optical Image Stabilizer and a 'Superior Night-time' mode for taking a selfie in low light environments. Moreover, the phone camera software also includes a Dual Selfie Spotlight and Screen Spotlight which is the first for the lineup.

vivo Malaysia is also promoting some kind of new memory management on the RAM. It's said that the phone sports 8GB internal RAM and an additional 3GB RAM effect (does that mean it's 12GB of RAM?), which helps the software prioritize the camera features. Well, whatever that means.

Local celebrity Mira Filzah was also announced as the new ambassador for the upcoming vivo V21 series. Well, we are less than two weeks away from the launch. Stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


vivo V21 review - A surprisingly good night camera phone

Ah...the vivo V series has sure come a long way. If you're familiar with this smartphone series, you'll notice it tends to skip even numbers. This is why there's no vivo v18. However, they stopped doing that, with the last three models being the V19, V20, and the new V21. Like its predecessors, the V21 is a mid-range phone heavily marketed as a selfie snapper.

So what does it have? For starters, it has a front-facing 44MP sensor. It sounds like overkill, but that doesn't mean it's just a selfie phone. RM1599 for it may sound like a decent deal but if you're not sure about it, read on below for our review on the vivo V21.

Compared with its predecessor, there isn't much to say about the vivo V21 because it's essentially the same. Nonetheless, it's still visually appealing, smooth, and elegant. You'd be surprised to know that the back body doesn't attract many fingerprints, and the grip is quite good.

The V21 in the flesh, nothing too special about the front

But on the back, it's a chameleon that changes colours

The volume and power button, there's nothing on the other side

The hybrid dual SIM card slot, USB-C connector, and speaker grille

For this model, you can choose either the Sunset Dazzle or Dusk Blue colour. If you ask us, the former looks much better. When you shine a light on it, it will change colours depending on the angle you view it from. You might even mistake it for another phone if you put it on the table because of how much the colour changes. It's almost like a chameleon!

Here is the official tech specs list of the vivo V21:

As you can see from the list above, everything about this phone is pretty standard for a mid-range device. But hold on, what is that extended RAM all about? According to vivo, this technology can "tap on" an extra 3GB of internal storage for more RAM. This is the same as the virtual memory you'd find on Windows PCs. Virtual memory can be handy, as it allows the V21 to run more apps smoothly.

Does the extended 3GB RAM make a difference? If we are being honest, it's hard to tell the difference, but that could be because it's doing the job well. To enable it, you will first have to go into the phone's settings. Look for "RAM and storage space", then go to RAM and tap on the Extended RAM. Once enabled, all inactive apps in the background will be placed in the extended RAM.

There's another feature that doesn't seem to show any noticeable difference - refresh rate. The vivo V21 features 90Hz and 60Hz refresh rates. But the only obvious thing is that the power consumption on the latter is higher. You'll also notice that its hybrid dual SIM card slot supports a microSD card. If you're a dual-SIM user and need a microSD card, you will have to sacrifice one of them.

The V21's main highlight (literally) is the 44MP selfie snapper. To our knowledge, it's the only phone that has an OIS for the front camera. It also comes with the Dual Selfie Spotlight, Spotlight Selfie Video, and Super Night Selfie modes. Heck, it can even record a 4K selfie video with the Ultra-Stable Video feature. This just screams perfect for any influencer or anyone who loves to take selfies. We'll touch more on the performance of the cameras later.

Options from left to right - Automatic night view, soft halo, and soft light

The camera user interface has loads of options

You can turn on HDR mode to avoid backlight exposure

You can play around with the camera's exposure settings

From soft halo (left) to soft light (right)

From normal > portraits > AI polar night mode

The vivo V21 may have 3GB of extended RAM, but don't expect it to boost performance by much. The Dimensity 800U chipset performed well enough on Geekbench 5, scoring 571 points and 1692 points for single-core and multi-core. It also scored 1595 points on 3D Mark, which puts it on an average level with current phones.

Synthetic benchmarks aren't everything, of course. While the scores don't look all that impressive, the V21 can still run Genshin Impact quite nicely. It doesn't get warm until 30 minutes later either, which is a good sign. On top of that, the graphics on the AMOLED display is a sight to behold. The phone also has a gaming centre app, but the only new feature that it has is a so-called 4D game vibration, which only supports PUBG at the moment.

It only takes an hour to fully recharge the phone

The V21's battery life is generally quite good when you don't play many mobile games or taking photography. Although the 90Hz refresh rate mode can really drain the battery, the phone is blessed with a 33W FlashCharge charger. This allows you to charge the phone from 5% to 57% in 30 minutes which is super fast. After that, it's just another 30 minutes before the phone is completely recharged. This gets a thumb's up in our book.

Let's talk about the camera performance next. The V21's triple rear camera is better than we expected, especially for night photography. Pictures turn out quite stunning, and the colour contrast is generally impressive. You might see some noise in some shots. But all you need to do is turn on the night mode to reduce the noise and greatly enhance your photos. Anyway, we'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Normal (left) and ultrawide (right) shot

The night mode (right) really makes a big difference

A set of photos showing before night mode (left) and with night mode (right)

Before and after using night mode - Scenario no.2

By now, it should be obvious that the vivo V21 is excellent for those who do daily vlogs like TikTok and Instagram stories. More people are beginning to upload short clips during the pandemic, so vivo really nailed it with the target demographic this time. As mentioned above, the main highlight about the V21 is its 44MP OIS front camera and 64MP triple rear camera module.

In addition, the battery and the phone's overall performance are good enough. So for RM1599, we think it's not a bad deal. But if you want other options, there's the Samsung Galaxy A52 (RM1499) with its IP68 water and dust resistance, the POCO F3 (RM1099) with its 120Hz refresh rate, or the OPPO Reno5 5G (RM1899) with its 65W fast-charging. The choice is yours.

But what do you think of the vivo V21? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


vivo V21 series appeared on Malaysia's official website with extra 3GB extended RAM!

Last week we reported on the upcoming vivo V21 get certified in Indonesia before the launch and hoping to see it in Malaysia. Today, vivo Malaysia finally teased the launch with an official listing and some confirmation on the tech specs.

According to the listing, the vivo V21 series will have a slim and thin body which might be the slimmest 5G smartphone for vivo. There will be two color variants, the blue gradient and one is the black color. On the front,it has a water drop notch housing selfie camera which is expected to be a 44MP sensor.

Teasers from vivo Malaysia official website

As for the rear camera, it is said to have a 64MP main camera sensor with OIS and two more additional sensors which might be a 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor. Underneath the hood, we are still unsure of the chipset but it will come with an 8GB of RAM that includes the 3GB extended RAM to run all the apps without any lagging issues.

Either way, there is no official confirmation on the tech specs and releasing dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what do you wish to have with the vivo V21 series? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


vivo V21 unboxing revealed online confirming tech specs and design

Over the weekend, vivo Malaysia dropped the bomb by releasing the entire tech specs (well, almost) of the vivo V21 and V21e. If that wasn't enough, a YouTube channel, King Mobile also just unveiled the unboxing of the V21. From the front to the back, here's everything you need to know.

In the video, the design pretty much matches all that we have seen online in terms of image renders. That also means that the design hasn't changed that much from the predecessor with the big main 64MP rear camera that is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens camera. That includes the front camera as well as a waterdrop notch.

In case you're wondering, the model that he was holding in the video is called Sunset Dazzle. We have to say, the colour does look amazing and it was described as a matte glass finish that gives off different colour shades from different angles. There's nothing on the left side of the phone, as the power and volume buttons are on the right side. You can see the speaker grills, SIM card slot and USB C at the bottom as well (no 3.5mm audio jack).

In terms of tech specs, it has been confirmed that the V21 will have a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB + 256GB memory, 4400mAh battery with 33W fast charge and many more. Looks like we will just have to wait for the official price on Tuesday so until then, stay tuned for the official news coverage at TechNave.com.


vivo V21e 5G and Y73 spotted on Google Play Console

Late last month, vivo launched its new V21 series smartphones in Malaysia. But new vivo devices are already on the way, with the vivo V21e 5G spotted on Geekbench just last week. Now, this model and the vivo Y73 have been certified, which suggests an upcoming launch.

According to GSMArena, both the vivo V21e 5G and vivo Y73 (2021) have been spotted on Google Play Console. The former will come with a MediaTek MT6833V/MNCA 5G chipset (Dimensity 700), while the latter will use the MediaTek MT6785 4G chipset (Helio G95). Both devices will have 8GB of RAM, which means they'll both be pretty good mid-range devices.

Interestingly, the two devices - with model number V2055 and V2059 - have identical 1080x2400 display with 440 DPI. This means that they have the same screen size. While the images on Google Play Console could be placeholders, there's a chance that the vivo Y73 is just a rebranded vivo V21e 5G.

Of course, we won't know for sure till we get more details, so take this news with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you be more interested in the vivo V21e 5G over the 4G variant? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Apple offering cash incentives for winners of the "Shot on iPhone" contest

Apple recently updated their rules on the “Shot on iPhone” contest stating that “winners will receive a licensing fee for use on billboards and other Apple marketing channels”. The changes in the competition rules were a reaction to a previous complaint made on Twitter, in regards to the unfair usage of the picture submissions.

In order to participate, simply post up the best photo you have taken on to either Instagram or Twitter with the #ShotOniPhone along with the caption detailing the model used to shoot the picture. Alternatively, you can also send the edited or unedited high-resolution image directly via email to [email protected] with the filename format of firstname_lastname_iphonemodel.

The contest ends at 4PM on 7 February 2019, so act fast if you are interested in participating. You can check out the official rules for the contest on Apple's website and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

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Complaint made on Twitter regarding the previous contest rules


vivo V21e 5G official poster leaked, will launch in India first

A few weeks ago, specs for the vivo V21e 5G appeared on Geekbench and Google Play Console. It's strong evidence that the device is on the way, but the question was when? Well, the latest leak suggests that the launch would be pretty soon.

Thanks to @heyitsyogesh on Twitter, we have an official glimpse of the vivo V21e 5G. The device is being endorsed by the popular cricket player Virat Kohli, which probably means it'll launch in India first. From the poster, you can see that it has the same Diamond Flare and Roman Black colours as the vivo V21e. However, it only has a dual-camera (64MP+8MP) at the back.

6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED panelMediaTek Dimensity 7008GB RAM (3GB virtual RAM) & 128GB storageRear Camera - 64MP + 8MP Front camera - 32MP4,000mAh battery 44W fast charging•Sleek Design, 2 colorsLaunching soon pic.twitter.com/aXKsXGJTnx

Speaking of the cameras, the one on the front is also different. Instead of a 44MP selfie camera, the vivo V21e 5G has a 32MP camera instead. vivo has also swapped the chipset for a Dimensity 700 5G chipset and a faster 44W fast charger. Besides those, most of the other specs remain the same. This includes the 8GB RAM with 3GB virtual RAM, 128GB storage, 4000mAh battery, and 6.44-inch AMOLED display.

Since vivo is pretty big in Malaysia, we can expect the local launch to come very soon. If that's the case, we'll probably get an official announcement soon. Stay tuned to TechNave for updates on that!


vivo V21e 5G spotted on Geekbench with Dimensity 700 and 8GB RAM

Last month, vivo Malaysia launched the vivo V21 series which includes the V21 and V21e. Here, we found that the company will be launching the vivo V21e 5G (V2055) soon.

The device was spotted on Geekbench and certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard). According to sources, it will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and run Android 11. Well, we think that the tech specs of the device could be slightly different from the v21e.

Let us just sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Will you get the V21e or wait for the V21e 5G variant to launch in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


vivo V21s 5G release: 90Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 800U SoC and 44MP selfie camera at ~RM1680

vivo has released another variant of the vivo V21 series in Taiwan, the vivo V21s 5G. Featuring a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2404 x 1080 pixels, the device is powered by the MediaTek 800U processor under the hood.

Besides that, the V21s 5G also packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. In terms of imaging, the smartphone has a 64MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup at its rear and a 44MP selfie camera at its front. Both the selfie camera and the main rear sensor supports OIS.

The V21s 5G only comes in one RAM and storage variant, which is 8/128GB, though there are an option to virtually expand the RAM up to 4GB by utilising the storage. As for colour options, the device somes in either Dark Blue or Colourful.

Other notable specs of the smartphone include dual SIM, 5G connectivity, dual-band WiFI, a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C and NFC. In Taiwan, the V21s 5G is priced at NT11,490 or ~RM1680, with availability in other regions not yet revealed by vivo.

So, what do you guys think of this latest midrange offering by vivo? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


vivo V23 5G Malaysia release: MTK Dimensity 920, 44W fast charge, and 64MP camera, priced at RM2,099

The vivo V23 5G launched in India a few days ago has made it to Malaysia today. With the MediaTek Dimensity 920, the mid-range device also offers a 5G connection. The device is now available for RM2,099 and comes with two colour options - Stardust Black and Sunshine Gold.

If you purchase the device from 14 until 16th January 2022, you will get free gifts worth up to RM668! These include a vivo TWS 2e (worth RM269), 1-year Screen Crack Protection (worth RM200), and 1-year Extended Warranty (worth RM199). Do visit vivo's official estore, vivo concept stores, Shopee, and Lazada to find out more!

The vivo V23 5G packs a 6.44-inch AMOLED with a 4,200mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging underneath it. It also comes with a triple camera setup (64MP primary + 8MP wide-angle + 2MP macro) at the back. On the front, it gets a dual-camera setup (50MP primary + 8MP wide-angle) in a rectangular notch.

If you've been eyeing the vivo V23 5G, be sure not to miss out on the early bird promotion! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local smartphone launches.


vivo V23 5G - Superb dual selfie snapper | TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

A few months ago, vivo Malaysia had launched the vivo Y76 5G in Malaysia with a price tag of RM1299. Here, the company launched another mid-range smartphone which is the vivo V23 5G. Do check out the unboxing video if you want to know more about this device.

This V23 5G comes in two colour variants which are Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black. As for the tech specs, it sports a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and up to 4GB of Extended RAM. On the other hand, this device sports a dual selfie snapper with a Dual-Tone spotlight and a triple rear camera with 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. Other than that, it is powered by a 4200mAh battery that supports 44W FlashCharge.

For more information, please check out the V23 5G unboxing video and be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


vivo V23 series release: MTK Dimensity 1200, 90Hz display, and dual selfie camera from~RM1692

There were plenty of rumours going around about the vivo V23 series before it is launches. Here, we spotted the V23 series that was launched in India, and here are the details of the devices.

According to sources, the V23 series comes in two colour variants which are Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black. As for the display and chipset, the vanilla variant comes with a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset. On the other hand, the Pro variant sports a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 3D curved display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G chipset.

Both devices come with a 90Hz refresh rate, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and 2GB of extended RAM. As for the camera, both devices sport a dual selfie snapper and a triple rear camera. As for the battery, the vanilla variant is powered by a 4200mAh and 4300mAh battery for the V23 Pro. Other than that, the V23 series come with 44W FlashCharge, Bluetooth 5.2, and run FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12.

Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for Vivo Malaysia to bring this V23 series us on 13 January 2021. Are you looking forward to the device launching in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


vivo V23e appears on Geekbench with MTK Helio A22

Yesterday, we had spotted the vivo V23e (model number vivo V2116) pictures leaked online and it is expected to launch soon. Here, we found the device appeared on Geekbench and there are some tech specs leaked.

According to sources, the device will sport a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset and pair it with 8GB of RAM. It will run FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 11. On the other hand, the earlier leaked video showed that the device will feature a 64MP triple rear camera, 50MP selfie snapper, powered by a 4030mAh battery that supports 44W charging.

Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. What tech specs do you wish the device to feature? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


vivo V23e pictures leaked online, expected to have 64MP main camera

A lot of design leaks we see these days are artist renders. But we also see actual photos of products, leaked ahead of their launches. This time around we got something for vivo, specifically the vivo V23e that could be launched soon.

According to @chunvn8888, a video of the vivo V23e was leaked on YouTube. The video has since been unlisted, but some screenshots show what the device looks like. It has a waterdrop notch display at the front, a triple camera at the back, and comes in a light turquoise colour. The body is also supposed to be made out of plastic, and we noticed that it lacked a 3.5mm audio jack.

The leak looks like an unboxing video for the vivo V23e

As for tech specs, the vivo V23e variant in the video is confirmed to have 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4030mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It allegedly has a 50MP selfie camera, plus a triple-camera (64MP+8MP+2MP) at the back too. Based on these specs, this should at least be a mid-range device. The vivo V21e came with a Dimensity 700 chipset, so maybe this one would have a Dimensity 700 or 800 series chipset.

It's expected to retail for 10 million Vietnamese Dong (~RM1823), which is around the range of the vivo V21 5G in Malaysia. But what do you think about it so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


vivo V23e series Malaysia pre-order: a 5G & 4G model with 4GB extended virtual RAM, starting from RM1399

Today, vivo Malaysia has officially announced the new vivo V23e series. There are actually two models - one with 5G and the other with 4G for the price of RM1599 and RM1399 respectively. The pre-order for the phones are now available until 17 December 2021 with freebies worth up to RM559.

Interestingly, the freebies vary depending on the places you pre-order. If you pre-order the V23e 5G from online channels, you will receive an Automatic Soap Dispenser Gift Box, 1-Year Extended Warranty, and 1-Year Screen Crack Protection worth RM518. Online channels include the vivo official E-store, E-commerce partners including Lazada and Shopee, and vivo authorised dealers and collaboration partners.

Meanwhile, buyers who pre-order the same phone model from vivo concept stores will be receiving a Portable Bluetooth Speaker LED Alarm Clock, Tumbler, VIU TV 1-Month Premium Membership card, 1-Year Extended Warranty, and 1-Year Screen Crack Protection worth RM559. Then for those who pre-order the V23e will receive a Backpack, 1-Year Extended Warranty, and 1-Year Screen Crack Protection, worth RM459.

As for the tech specs for the V23e series, both are quite similar and the only difference is the chipset, some camera sensors and the 5G connection. You can refer to the list below:

Customers are entitled to additional deals upon pre-ordering both devices at the vivo Malaysia E-store. This includes a purchase-with-purchase deal for the vivo TWS 2 series at a 50% discount, and daily offers including Bluetooth Speaker, GrabFood vouchers, Shopee/Lazada vouchers, and Wireless Headphone.

So what do you think of the vivo V23e series? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more official local tech gadget launches at TechNave.com.


vivo V25 5G Malaysia release: Priced at RM1799 with exclusive pre-order free gifts worth up to RM577

vivo today released the vivo V25 5G in Malaysia, its latest offering in the midrange smartphone segment. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM, there is also an option to have a virtual RAM extension of up to another 8GB by utilising the device's storage.

Speaking of which, the smartphone is only available in one singular storage option which is 256GB. As for the screen, the V25 5G sports a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of Full HD+. Furthermore, it has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz, supports HDR10+ and has 1300 nits of peak brightness.

The screen also features a water drop notch which houses a massive 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. At its rear, the V25 features a 64MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup with OIS.

Other notable specs include a 4500mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging, an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, dual-SIM, micro-SD slot (up to 1TB), NFC, Android 12 OS via Funtouch OS 12 and three colour options of Diamond Black, Aquamarine Blue and Sunrise Gold. The V25 5G also has a unique Colour Changing feature which is only available on the Sunrise Gold and Aquamarine Blue variants.

In Malaysia, the V25 5G is priced at RM1799 and is available for pre-order from now until 2 September 2022 via Shopee and Lazada. On the vivo Official Store on Shoppe, consumers can get exclusive free gifts worth up to RM577, which include a V25 Series Leather Backpack, a 1-year extended warranty worth RM199 and 1-year screen crack protection worth RM249. Besides that, the pre-order on Shopee also provides an add-on deal promotion that provides you with an 80 per cent discount for purchasing the vivo Tws2 ANC.

Customers can also purchase the device at all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, vivo Malaysia’s official E-Store, and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada. Awesome! For more information on the vivo V25, do visit the company's official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this.


Apple offers free Watch Series 2 and 3 cracked screen replacement

Apple has determined that “under very rare circumstances” the screens on the aluminum models of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Series 3 may form a crack (as shown in the image). As such, they are offering a free screen replacement program for selected models (this of course doesn’t apply to cracks due to impact force or not being careful with your Apple Watch though).

Eligible models include the Apple Watch Series 2, Nike+ Series 2, Series 3 (GPS), Series 3 (GPS+Cellular), Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Nike+ Series 3 (GPS+Cellular) bought from September 2016 till September 2019. You can go to the Apple site to identify if your particular model is eligible as well. Repair will be done via Apple Authorized Service Providers or Apple Retail Stores to the Apple Repair Center, so be prepared for some waiting time. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo V25 Pro Malaysia release: MTK Dimensity 1300, 66W FlashCharge, and 64MP camera, priced at RM2,499

The vivo V25 Pro has arrived in Malaysia as the brand's latest mid-range offering in the local market. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chip, the vivo 25 Pro packs some tech specs you wouldn't want to miss at the price point. Continue reading to find out more!

The device sports a 6.56-inch 3D flexible POLED display that supports a high refresh rate of 120Hz and a high sampling rate of 300Hz. Under the hood, the MediaTek chip gets paired with a 4,830mAh battery equipped with 66W FlashCharge support. The device also packs a combo of LPDDR4X plus UFS 3.1 technology that enables the phone to reduce power consumption when in action.

Furthermore, vivo V20 Pro brings a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The setup supports features such as Super Night Portrait, Rear Camera Bokeh Flare Portrait, Super Night Video, Natural Portrait and more. Meanwhile, the front uses a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

The vivo V25 Pro will be available in one memory configuration, 12/256GB, for RM2,499. It'll be available in Starlight Black and Surfing Blue. If you're interested, the pre-order period starts today until 23 September with free gifts worth up to RM697*. Besides the vivo V25 Pro, the brand has also debuted the vivo TWS Air earbuds with 14.2mm Speaker Driver, Dual-Mic Call Noise Cancelling and 25-hour battery life at RM179. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local smartphone launches.


vivo V25 release: Dimensity 900 SoC, 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display and 44W fast charging

vivo Malaysia recently confirmed that the vivo V25 will be coming to Malaysia on 29 August 2022 and we won’t have to wait long to know its specs as the same device was recently released in India too. Unlike the V25 Pro, the vanilla V25 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor paired with either 8 or 12GB of RAM.

Moreover, the device sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its resolution is Full HD+ and supports HDR1)+ and has a fingerprint scanner embedded underneath. The screen also deploys a water drop notch to house a massive 50MP selfie camera with autofocus.

At its rear, there’s a 64MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup. The main shooter has OIS and the whole camera setup is located inside a square module with rounded edges.

There’s also a 4500mAh battery which supports 44W fast charging and storage options of either 128 or 256GB. Other notable specs include dual SIM, 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C and colour options of Diamond Black, Aquamarine Blue and Sunrise Gold.

As of the time of writing, vivo has yet to reveal the pricing for the device in India and global availability. However, as mentioned earlier, the V25 will be released in Malaysia this 29 August, so we just have to wait to see what variants will be coming to our country and their pricing.

What do you guys think of the V25? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


vivo V25e Malaysia release: 32MP selfie camera and 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display at RM1399

vivo Malaysia released the vivo V25 Series for our local market today, which includes the vivo V25 5G as well as the vivo V25e. You can check out our coverage of the former here as this article will mainly focus on the V25e.

Under the hood, the V25e packs a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. There is also an option to add up to 4GB of virtual RAM which utilises the device’s storage. Speaking of which, the V25e is offered in a singular 256GB storage option.

As for the display, the device sports a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2404 x 1080 pixels. Like the V25, the V25’s display also has a water drop notch which houses a 32MP selfie camera. At its rear, the device has a 64MP main + 2MP depth + 2MP macro triple-camera setup.

The battery wattage is also the same as the V25 at 4500mAh and supports 44W FlashCharge fast charging. However, unlike its sibling, the V25e doesn’t support 5G connectivity.

Other notable specs include a microSD card slot (up to 1TB), Android 12 OS via Funtouch OS 12, dual-SIM, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, NFC and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device is offered in either Diamond Black or Sunrise Gold colour options with vivo's Color Changing feature only available for the latter.

In Malaysia, the V25e is priced at RM1399 and can be purchased at all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, vivo Malaysia’s official E-Store, and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada. Furthermore, from now until 2 September 2022, customers who purchase the vivo V25e are also entitled to free gifts worth RM547, which includes a V25e premium box Bluetooth speaker and V25 umbrella worth RM99, 1-year extended warranty worth RM199 and 1-year screen crack protection worth RM249.

Awesome! So what do you guys think of the vivo V25e and the V24 Series in general? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech releases and news in Malaysia and beyond!


vivo V27 5G Malaysia release: Dimensity 7200 SoC, 50MP selfie camera and 66W charging from RM1799

After launching the vivo V27e earlier this month, vivo Malaysia today released its sibling, the vivo V27 5G. Packing some competitive specs at its price point, read on to find out more about this mid-range smartphone.

As the V27 5G’s main selling point is its imaging capabilities, let’s start with the camera setup. At its rear, the device sports a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX766V) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup. The rear camera setup also features OIS and a flash ring.

Meanwhile, the front of the V27 5G features a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. The device sports many camera modes, including Night, Portrait, High Resolution Sports, Double Exposure, Dual View, live Photo and more.

In terms of features, the device has Night Video and Hybrid Image Stabilisation (OIS+EIS). vivo claims the Super Night Video reduces noise in night footage and makes videos look brighter, while the Hybrid Image Stabilisation (OIS + EIS) perform stabilisation computations and movements up to 10,000 times per second, giving users smoother, more stable and clearer footage.

As for the display, the V27 5G has a 6.78-inch 120Hz 3D curved AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout at its top centre which houses the aforementioned selfie camera. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset paired with either 8 or 12GB of RAM. You can also virtually extend the RAM by up to 8GB by utilising the 256GB storage.

There’s also a 4600mAh battery under the hood, which supports 66W FlashCharge fast charging via the USB-C port that vivo claims can go from 0 to 50 per cent in 19 minutes. Other notable specs include Android 13 via Funtouch OS 13, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G connectivity, dual SIM, NFC and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The V27 5G is offered in the colour-changing Emerald Green, Noble Black and Flowing Gold colour options. The 8/256GB variant is priced at RM1799 while the 12/256GB configuration is RM1999.

It is available for purchase at all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, vivo Malaysia’s official E-Store and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship stores on Shopee, Lazada and Tiktok.

From 1 April to 1 May 2023, customers who purchase the vivo V27 are entitled to free gifts worth up to RM957, including a 1-year extended warranty, 1-year screen protection and an exclusive gift box. In addition, there is an Education Discount worth RM50 from 1 to 9 April 2023 for the purchase of the vivo V27 12GB variant when students and teachers show their education/ work identification card when making the purchase.

For more information about the vivo V27 5G, please visit vivo Malaysia’s official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this!


vivo V27 5G announced for Malaysia launch, coming soon

It wasn't that long ago that the vivo V27e came to Malaysia in March this month. Now after two weeks, vivo Malaysia just announced that the vivo V27 5G will follow up and it's coming soon.

While the launch date is not officially confirmed, here's a recap of the tech specs. The vivo V27 features a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology. Of course, the phone is running on Funtouch OS 13 which is based on Android 13 out of the box.

As for the cameras, the vivo V27 also features a 50MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera, while the front camera is 50MP. Last but not least, it may come in either 8GB + 256GB or 12GB + 256GB from a starting price o $399 (~RM1785).

We think the vivo V27 may launch in Malaysia by the end of March or early April. Until then, just sit back and wait for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


vivo V27 5G to launch in Malaysia on 30 March 2023

Previously, we reported that vivo Malaysia would be releasing the vivo V27 5G in our country soon. Well, we now have confirmation on the exact date of the device’s launch: 30 March 2023.

In a press release today, the company further confirmed that the V27 5G would be equipped with unique features such as Aura Light Portrait and colour-changing Emerald Green. Moreover, through vivo’s proprietary colour-changing technology, the device’s lighter shade of Emerald Green will slowly change to an elegant dark green when exposed to sunshine.

Previously, vivo Malaysia released another variant of the V27 series, the V27e in our country, though there are several key differences with the V27 5G. In fact, the V27 series were already released globally, hence their specs and features would not be that surprising when the lineup launches here.

Speaking of the V27 5G’s release, vivo Malaysia also announced that customers can already pre-order the device from now until 31 March 2023. Moreover, those that do so stand a chance to win a mystery gift.

To participate, just book the device by making an RM100 deposit, where lucky winners stand a chance to win a vivo V27. Pre-order winners will be announced on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page according to the dates below:

Awesome! For more information, follow vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


vivo V27 Super Brand Day launches today at Sunway Pyramid until the weekend

Starting today until 9 April 2023, vivo Malaysia is hosting a vivo V27 Super Brand Day at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid. During the period, there will be tons of rewards and gifts for purchasing the latest vivo V27 5G device.

According to vivo Malaysia, buying the V27 will grant the customer a customised tote bag, TnG RM50 reload pin, FIFA merchandise and PWP 50% for TWS Air. On top of that, customers have a chance to save up to a RM500 discount by signing up for the RedOne package as well as doing a trade-in service.

There will be a lucky draw too, where customers stand a chance to win from the prize pool of up to RM12,500 in the lucky draw and join the free HOCO D.I.Y. customised phone cover workshop, exclusively available on the 8 and 9 of April 2023. Furthermore, customers can even redeem an exclusive Ramadan gift bag from 6 PM to 7 PM on these two dates.

vivo Malaysia will also host photography workshops for mobile photography enthusiasts from 3 PM to 4 PM (pre-register page here), and the public can have a hands-on experience with the V27 phones at the experience zone from 2 PM to 3 PM.


vivo V27 and V27 Pro release: MediaTek 8200 SoC, 50MP main camera and 120Hz AMOLED from ~RM 1784

vivo today announced its latest midrange smartphone offerings for the global market, the vivo V27, V27 Pro and V27e. The V27e launched in Malaysia today, while the V27 and V27 Pro that this article is focusing on have only been released in other markets.

According to the official vivo global website, the V27 Pro and V27e share mostly similar specs. The only differences are the processors under the hood, with the Pro model getting a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC while the Dimensity 7200 is powering the vanilla variant.

Both smartphones feature the same 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution.  As for the cameras, both devices sport a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX766V) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup at their rears.

As for the selfie camera, both smartphones have a whopping 50MP camera with AF. They also feature the same 4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging via USB-C.

Other notable V27 and V27 Pro specs include Android 13 via Funtouch OS 13, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G connectivity and dual SIM. The V27 is offered in Magic Blue (which changes hue under UV light), Noble Black, Emerald Green, and Flowing Gold, while the V27 Pro is offered in Magic Blue and Noble Black.

In the global market, the V27 is offered in either 8/256GB or 12/256GB configurations starting at USD399 or ~RM1785. Meanwhile, the V27 Pro starts at USD459 or ~RM2052 and comes in either 8/128GB, 8/256GB or 12/256GB configurations.

vivo has yet to reveal whether both devices will be coming to Malaysia, though do check out our coverage of the V27e release here.

So, what do you guys think of vivo’s latest midrange offerings? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave to keep up to date with the latest tech releases such as this.


vivo V27 series could launch globally on 1 Mar 2023

Earlier this week, we started to see reports of the vivo V27 series. Parts of the design have been revealed, and local certification means we could get it here soon. Well, a new update suggests that the actual date might be early next month.

According to GSMArena, the vivo V27 series will launch on 1 March 2023. Since the vivo V27e (model number V2237) was also spotted in SIRIM's database, it's possible that the series could launch in Malaysia too. Also, the vivo V27e listing could mean that we're only getting the lite variant of the series.

The vivo V27 series should have around three models - the vivo V27e, vivo V27, and vivo V27 Pro. The standard and Pro models are expected to use the Dimensity 7200 and Dimensity 8200 chipsets, respectively. Besides that, the vivo V27 Pro should come with a 120Hz curved display and a Sony IMX766V main camera.

Mind you, a confirmed launch date for India doesn't mean it's a global or Malaysian launch date. vivo Malaysia has also not made any announcements about it, so take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, would you be interested in the vivo V27 series? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


vivo V27e Malaysia release: 64MP main camera, Helio G99 SoC and 120Hz AMOLED at RM1299

After teasing the device’s release for the past week, vivo Malaysia announced the launch of the vivo V27e in our country today. The only smartphone from the V27 series to currently enter our country, the V27e’s main highlight has got to be its camera setup.

At its rear, the device sports a 64MP main + 2MP bokeh + 2MP macro triple-camera setup, the main camera is an f/1.79 OIS Ultra-Sensing camera. The rear camera setup allows for an Aura Light Portrait feature that integrates optical and computing photography which vivo claims can improve the portrait image quality.

There’s also Hybrid Image Stabilisation (OIS + EIS) which the company claims can take videos with bright and clear details in dimly lit environments. Meanwhile, a 32MP selfie camera is embedded in the display’s punch-hole cutout.

Speaking of which, the V27e sports a 6.62-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The battery is rated at 4600mAh and supports 66W fast charging (power adapter included in the box) via the V27e’s USB-C port.

Other notable specs include Android 13 via Funtouch OS 13, Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, microSD card support and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Sadly, there’s no 5G connectivity.

In Malaysia, the V27e is offered in Lavender Purple and Glory Black colour options for a price of RM1299. It is available for purchase at all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, vivo Malaysia’s official E-Store and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok.

From 4 March 2023 onwards for a month, customers who purchase the vivo V27e will receive free gifts worth RM666, including a smart tag worth RM69, a Bluetooth speaker worth RM99, a 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen protection.

For more information about the vivo V27e, please visit vivo Malaysia’s official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this!


5000mAh ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (4GB + 64GB) variant is now available in Malaysia for RM849

In this short announcement, if you are one of those who were waiting on the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 4GB + 64GB model, it's finally available in the Malaysia market now! As previously stated, this variant will be on sale for RM849. Every participating ASUS authorized retailers and their online store in Lazada will be selling this model so you can start making your way there now.

In conjunction with the Flash Sales tomorrow on their online store (24 July, 2PM - 7PM), you can also purchase the 3GB + 32GB model off RM599 only that's a steal buy right there. However, this doesn't apply to the 4GB + 64GB model. According to the webpage, you can actually get the latter variant now and "receive it" tomorrow. Of course, that's with Terms and Conditions applied.

In case if you're wondering of the specs, it carries a Snapdragon 636 Octa-core CPU, 5000mAh battery, a 6-inch FHD+ Full View Display, a set of 16 MP + 5 MP Bokeh Dual Rear Cameras along with a 16MP Front Camera. It also features a triple SIM slot, 4K Ultra HD video recording capability at 30fps, a 5-magnet speaker and a NXP smart amplifier.

For more information, you can visit asus.com/my/Phone/ZenFone-Max-Pro-M1/ to check out the full details, as well as the nearest ASUS authorized retailers here. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Apple officially announces WWDC 2018 date, starts on 4 June

Just a few hours ago, Apple has officially announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 will start on 4 June until 8 June 2018. It will mark as the 29th year and will be held in McEnery Convention Center once again, in San Jose, California. So what can we expect?

As always, Apple usually introduces new devices and software updates. According to sources, Apple should be introducing a new look on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5 and possibly a new software for the HomePod. And who knows, we might even get a taste of a new Apple iPhone SE? Just throwing assumptions here. But anyway, aside from our wishful thinking, a new Macbook Air and iPad Pro models should make an appearance.

Just in case if you're interested to go, the ticket entry is $1599 which is around ~RM6238 so we think it's best you sit this one out and watch it on the live stream. Also, the WWDC live stream is only watchable on the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.

We will be staying up for the live stream, so until then stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


vivo V27e spotted on SIRIM database, to launch in Malaysia soon?

Previously, we reported that vivo may launch the vivo V27 series soon after a promotional poster of the lineup was allegedly leaked online. Now, a variant of the series, the V27e was just spotted getting SIRIM certification, alluding to its potential release in Malaysia soon.

Shared by Mukul Sharma on Twitter, the tipster revealed that the V27e was spotted on the SIRIM database with the model number V2237. Furthermore, the same model number was also spotted getting certification from the Indian BIS, meaning that the device may be released in Malaysia and India first.

As reported by GizmoChina, the device was previously spotted on the Google Play Console listing that revealed most of its specs. Among others, the V27e features a 1080 x 2400 pixels display, a MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) SoC, 8GB of RAM and runs on Android 13.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, given that it has gotten SIRIM’s certification, it is very likely that the device would be released in our country in the near future.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


vivo V3 smartphone with multitasking feature at RM1099, and Rose Gold V3Max now in Malaysia

It's been a month now since vivo announced their V3Max in Malaysia, and with the success of the launch, vivo has decided to bring in a Rose Gold V3Max and as well as the V3 to Malaysia! You can visit our V3Max coverage page if you want to see the tech-specs and features, as for the V3 specifications, check it out below:

The V3 is now available at every vivo store nationwide for RM1099, while the Rose Gold vivo V3Max cost the same RM1399 from its debut. To know more about vivo, simply visit either one of the links to get started:


vivo V5 price drops to RM1099 and new Xplay 6 pictures from National Geographic

If you're looking for an affordable mid-range phone that can take good pictures, look no further than the vivo V5 because its price has just been slashed to RM1099 (originally RM1199). To recap, the V5 was the first of the series to include a huge 20MP front camera for selfie purpose and the promotion is applied to all retail vivo stores and its official online store at Lazada.com.my.

Meanwhile, vivo was actually in collaboration with renowned photographer National Geography, Michael Yamashita and the other four photographers. Equipped with the Xplay 6 smartphone, the photographers went around China, America, Mexico and India capturing various images for three months. Without further ado, check out the images taken by the photographers below.

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


vivo V5 revealed with 20MP front camera + softlight technology for RM1299

Dato' Siti Nurhaliza, the new vivo V5 product ambassador

Today, vivo Malaysia is proud to present their best ‘selfie’ smartphone the vivo V5. Setting a new standard for a picture-perfect moment, it sports a massive 20MP front camera on board, as well as with a HiFi chipset that brings good music quality. What's more, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza was revealed to be the brand ambassador for the V5. Below is the official specifications:

5.5-inch display panel and 20MP front camera + Softlight technology

Dual SIM slot on the left, power and volume buttons on the right

The picture taken with a front camera inside a dark spot inside a box with softlight

Priced at RM1299 in Malaysia, Malaysians can now pre-order the new vivo V5 starting from now until 26 November 2016 that comes with a complimentary gift box (while stock last) and it will be made available in all vivo authorized dealers and retail stores nationwide by 26 November 2016 onwards.

Vivo Malaysia also mentioned that the V5 Plus will be coming soon in Malaysia, so stay tuned for more Vivo news at Technave.com!


vivo V5Plus, V5s and Y66 smartphones are now available at all Senheng stores with additional benefits

Here's some news flash, Senheng Electric Sdn Bhd has just recently announced a new partnership with vivo Malaysia, allowing every Senheng customers to purchase the vivo V5Plus, V5s and the Y66 with benefits starting from 10 August 2017 at all Senheng outlets nationwide.

So what are the benefits? Well, for starters, customers will be entitled to:

To refresh your memory, the highlight of the V5Plus is that it packs a dual 20MP + 8MP front camera that give a bokeh effect for the user. Combined with the Softlight technology flash, it also helps the user to give a nice flash in a low-light environment. As for the rest of the tech-specs, it features a 16MP rear camera sensor, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, and 3160mAh battery on board.

On the other hand, the V5s shares similar tech-specs except that it uses a Mediatek MT6750 processor, 20MP front camera and a 13MP camera for the back.

Also, in case you were wondering what exclusive giveaways will be given away, more announcements about it will be made on Senheng’s Facebook page until 30 September 2017. For more information, visit their official website right here.


vivo V5Plus priced at RM1199 on 11.11 at Lazada Malaysia

We are just two days away from 11 November super sale from numerous online sites, and guess who just joined the party? Why, vivo Malaysia, of course. This time, they are putting up their vivo V5Plus selfie smartphone on sale for as low as RM1199 at Lazada Malaysia on 11.11.17. Its original pricing was RM1799 last year and that's quite a big drop.

In case you're wondering if the selfie smartphone is worth buying or not, allow us to break down some of the highlight features it has. First of all, as mentioned from our review the V5Plus is the biggest brother in the V5 lineup and majority of Malaysians prefer a bigger screen, which it has with a 5.5-inch Full HD + 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 display. Let's not also forget it's the first selfie smartphone to set up a dual camera at the front, using a 20MP + 8MP sensor to create a DSLR-like bokeh effect. It's also accompanied by the Selfie Softlight, a one of a kind to create that studio feel lighting for your selfie.

Another thing to highlight is the HiFi audio which is also on the V7+. Since it goes unnoticed by many users, we would like to emphasize once again on how good the audio system is, the V5Plus uses a custom-built AK4376 Hi-Fi audio chip that provides a superior and clearer sound quality by giving a signal-to-noise ratio experience of up to 115dB. Of course, you will definitely get the best audio experience with FLAC file type.

By the way, it's also worth mentioning that since the V5Plus is using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 + Adreno 506, so its gaming performance is also better than most selfie smartphones, even the recent ones based on our hands-on experience. A good all-rounder selfie snapper!

On top of that, the V5 and Y55 also will be discounted on the very same day which will be priced at RM999 and RM549 respectively. That's all and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V5Plus, the ideal selfie smartphone for every selfie lover

Nowadays, there are two kinds of people whenever they go on a holiday or a short getaway - one who takes beautiful scenery pictures and those who take selfies in these beautiful places. If you are the latter, you might also experience some overexposure problems or the picture turns out too dark. Well, that could be a problem with your phone, but there is another alternative - the vivo V5Plus.

Dato Siti Nurhaliza, the ambassador of vivo Malaysia showing the bokeh effect (left) and softlight technology (right) from her selfies

As some of you might already know, the V5Plus is the biggest one among the #PerfectSelfie smartphone lineup with a 5.5-inch IPS display, giving you the advantage of seeing a "bigger" picture anywhere. Utilising the dual front 20MP Sony IMX376 + 8MP secondary camera sensor, it is able to capture a similar DSLR-like bokeh effect effortlessly. On top of that, the Softlight flash also mimics the lighting effects from those lighting kits used in a studio, allowing you to shine just right for the camera even in low-light conditions.

In addition to that, vivo Malaysia is still giving away premium free gifts with the V5Plus 5x Rewards promotion which will end on 6 August 2017. To recap, every customer who purchases a V5Plus is entitled to bring home a premium free gift which consists of a leather pouch, a smartphone protective cover, a pair of movie tickets, a premium gift box and a one-time mobile phone screen insurance (for 1 year) as well.

For more information about the 5x Rewards promotion, head over here to read more and stay tuned for more vivo Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


vivo V5S Hands-On Review! Perfect Selfie Experience!

With the recent announcement of the perfect selfie experience smartphone from vivo Malaysia, vivo V5s. It pack a tech specs of 5.5 inch HD resolution with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass, 64-but Mediatek MT6750 octal core processor, Mali-T860 MP2, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage(expandable to 256GB), 20MP IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and updated Selfie Softlight, 3000 mAh battery, AK4376 audio chipset, fingerprint sensor, FunTouch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1. The vivo V5s will come in Matte Black, Gold, and Rose Gold. It is available now here in Malaysia with retail price of RM1299. Check out the hands-on video below!


vivo V5s SuperDay event with Joyce Chu in Berjaya Time Square!

vivo Malaysia has organised a vivo V5s SuperDay event today at Berjaya Times Square. With the appearance of their selfie icon, Joyce Chu. The event has been crowded with many fans. The fans also get the chance to take a selfie with Joyce Chu and listen to her beautiful singing performance. Apart from that, Joyce Chu also shared her selfie experience with vivo V5s with the fans.

Being one of the earliest customers to pre-order the vivo V5s, he's welcomed to the stage to take selfies with Joyce Chu.

On the upcoming 13 May 2017, vivo Malaysia will also be helding a SuperDay event at Sunway Carnival, Penang. Customers can try their luck with the "Fly to Maldives Lucky Draw" to get a free 4 days 3 nights trip! Stay tuned on Technave for more upcoming news.


vivo V5s announced here in Malaysia for RM1299!

vivo Malaysia has today announced the launch of New vivo V5s. The V5s focuses on giving the perfect selfie experience with a 20MP IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and updated Selfie Softlight. It pack a tech specs of 5.5 inch HD resolution with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass, 64-but Mediatek MT6750 octal core processor, Mali-T860 MP2, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage(expandable to 256GB), 3000 mAh battery, AK4376 audio chipset, fingerprint sensor, FunTouch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1. In addition, V5s also comes with Face Beauty 6.0 which fine-tune your Individual skin condition and facial features.

The vivo V5s will come in Matte Black, Gold, and Rose Gold. It will be available for pre order on 3rd May 2017 with retail price of RM1299. The vivo V5s will officially go on sale in Malaysia on 10th May 2017.


Apple officially launches its Self Service Repair programme

After announcing that a self-repair programme was in the works last November, Apple has finally launched the programme in the United States. Called the 'Apple Self Service Repair', it will be expanded to other countries beginning with Europe later this year.

In a press statement yesterday, Apple said that iPhone customers now have access to parts and manuals that they can use to self-repair their devices. For now, the Self Service Repair store allows users to repair their iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 12 series and iPhone 13 series.

Users can get components for more than 200 individuals parts for the mentioned devices. These includes battery, display, camera replacements and more. Besides that, Apple also announced that it will launch Mac self-service repairs later this year.

As for pricing, it varies according to the repair and device type, with newer models such as iPhone 13 Pro components being more expensive. Apple also offers tool rental kits for USD49 or ~RM214 for one week (with free shipping), so that customers who do not want to purchase tools for a single repair still have access to these professional repair tools.

In order to start the Self Service Repair process, a customer will first review the repair manual for the product they want to repair by visiting this website. Then, they can visit the Apple Self Service Repair Store and order the necessary parts and tools.

So, what do you guys think of this self-repair programme by Apple? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news such as this.


vivo V5s price drops to RM1199 and a V7+ promotion at the Harvey Norman Gaming Expo

With the continuing promotion of the vivo V7+, it has been announced that the V5s price has been lowered down to RM1199. The original price was RM1299 and the new discount is applied to all vivo retail stores, collaboration partner’s outlets and its official online store at Lazada.com.my. On the other hand, there's also a V7+ promotion at the Harvey Norman Gaming Expo at Paradigm Mall.

Starting from 17 October until 29 October 2017, the Harvey Norman Gaming Expo is a gaming tournament and all things nerdy that are supported by vivo, MSI, Sony, Garena and others. Customers who drop by and purchase the V7+ device on the spot will redeem a premium 1-Year Screen Protection (screen replacement warranty) + Limited Edition Backpack (while stocks last).

In addition, there will be a Mobile Legend tournament by vivo Malaysia on this Sunday (22 October 2017, 10AM - 9PM) and any contestant on the spot who scores the highest points will bring home some vivo merchandises as well.

To highlight the V7+'s tech-specs, the device is vivo's best selfie smartphone carrying a 24MP front camera and also its first FullView display device with an Ak4376A HiFi chipset installed. To find out more about the Harvey Norman Gaming Expo, head over here to check it out and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V7+ Fullview Display + 24MP Selfie Camera has been officially launched in Malaysia for RM1499

vivo V7+ has officially made it here in Malaysia launched by vivo Malaysia. Available in matte black and crown gold, the vivo V7+ will be available to be purchased at a price tag of RM1499 starting on 29 September 2017. It comes with 5.99-inch Fullview Display, 24MP selfie camera, Face Unlock, rear fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 450, and 4GB of RAM. Check out the full specs of the vivo V7+ below.

vivo V7+ is available at their retail stores, Senheng, senQ and e-commerce marketplaces such as their official store on LAZADA starting today. Pre-order customers are entitled to win exclusive rewards that includes a FIFA World Cup Bag, Watson Voucher and Warranty Extension up to 6 months. Also, we've already tested out the front and rear cameras, so feel free check out the photos sample. Stay tuned on TechNave for more upcoming vivo V7+ news.


vivo V7+ and Y53 price slashed to RM1199 and RM499

For this upcoming Chap Goh Mei (also Chinese Valentine's) Day this coming Friday, vivo Malaysia has announced that the vivo Y53 and the flagship selfie V7+ price tag has been slashed! The promotion starts today (27 February 2018) with the new price at RM499 and RM1199 respectively.

Just to recap, the Y53 is a budget-friendly smartphone that sports a Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Processor, 2GB +16G memory capacity, 5-inch display, an 8MP rear camera, a dual SIM slot and 2500mAh battery. As for the V7+, it is one of the ultimate selfie snappers in the market, carrying a 24MP Softlight front camera, along with an octa-core Snapdragon 450 Processor, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, a 5.99-inch HD IPS LCD Touchscreen Display, dual Nano SIM slot and a 3225mAh battery.

You may get one at your nearest local vivo concept stores and Lazada vivo official store right now. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V7 coming soon at the end of November featuring the same 24MP front camera

You already know the vivo V7+, now vivo Malaysia has announced that its younger sibling the vivo V7 is set to come into Malaysia by the end of November. The launch price of the selfie snapper is unknown but here's what we know so far. According to vivo Malaysia, the V7 and V7+ difference are not that far off. Both are still using the same 24MP front camera, processor and memory capacity, but the V7 is said to use a 5.5-inch Full HD display in 720p. Face Access feature should also be available on the V7.

So are you looking forward to the V7? Let us know in the comments below. We also just released our review of the V7+ so check it out here and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V7 officially launched in Malaysia for RM1299 with smaller 5.7-inch FullView Display + 24MP Selfie Camera! Full Comparison to vivo V7+ !

vivo Malaysia has officially brought the vivo V7 here in Malaysia. Available in matte black and crown gold, the vivo V7 will be available to be purchased at a price tag of RM1299. It comes with 5.7-inch Fullview Display, 24MP selfie camera, Face Unlock, rear fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 450, and 32GB ROM with 4GB of RAM. Check out the full specs of the vivo V7 below.

In terms of screen size, the vivo V7 is slight smaller at 5.7-inches compared to 5.99-inches which makes the overall display look shorter while remains the same 18:9 ratio.

With that being said, the smaller size vivo V7 has more balance on hand as the vivo V7+ is slighty top heavy.

On paper, the vivo V7 appears to be slightly thicker at 7.9 mm compared to 7.7 mm on the vivo V7+. But vivo V7 has a better grip due to the more curvy back.

Overall a pretty similiar phone but has much better grip on the vivo V7.

vivo V7 is now available to pre-order which started since 20 November 2017 until 24 November 2017. Customers who make the pre-order during the period will be able to collect the device on 25 November 2017 along with a RM100 rebate + RM50 as a deposit, as well as a mysterious gift. Check out more details of the free gift here. Stay tuned on TechNave for more upcoming vivo V7 news.


vivo V7 pre-order starts today until 24 November 2017 + RM100 rebate and a mystery gift

According to vivo Malaysia Facebook page today, the company has announced the vivo V7 pre-order date which starts today until 24 November 2017. Customers who make the pre-order during this period will be able to collect the device on 25 November 2017 along with a RM100 rebate + RM50 as a deposit, as well as a mysterious gift.

Just so you know, a fund portion from the pre-order will be donated to the Da Ci Jiang Tang Children Home as charity. On the other hand, vivo Malaysia is also organising a Snap and Win contest for everyone. All you have to do is take a selfie with a vivo ambassador cut-out stand at any vivo concept stores, then post it on your Facebook with the hashtag #V7HappyDay. The reward? A chance to win an AirAsia Travel Package worth RM777 and movie tickets! No price is revealed yet for the pre-order, not even at its official online shop at Lazada. But we will be keeping an eye on this pre-order promo, so stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V7 price slashed to RM1199 at vivo Malaysia's year end online sale

In another 12.12 online sale news, vivo Malaysia surely won't miss out the party and they are offering a lot of promotions, with several smartphone discounts and a bonus screen protection online at Lazada Malaysia and Harvey Norman. Without further ado, check out which smartphones will be on discount starting tomorrow (12 December 2017)!

What's more, anyone who purchases the latest vivo flagship, V7 on 12 December at Lazada Malaysia will some freebies, the freebie includes a free tempered glass, leather casing and a limited edition of FIFA backpack. Exclusive gifts will also be given away from other smartphone purchase as well.

Meanwhile, for those who purchase the V7 and V7+ at any Harvey Norman outlet, customers will get an exclusive one (1) year screen crack warranty which offers free screen replacement service for any damage as well as some premium gifts and a 24-months instalment payment plan with 0% interest rate.

For more information, kindly visit vivo Malaysia's official online store here, Senheng and Harvey Norman website over here. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V7 tech-specs leaked online revealing slightly smaller memory storage, battery and display size

As teased by vivo Malaysia, the vivo V7 will be coming soon this month and we recently got some leaks from Mr Anonymous about the device's tech specs. As previously speculated, the leaks seem to match the rumours so here's what we got so far.

Comparing with the V7+, both devices do carry some similar specifications except for the display size, memory capacity and the battery as well. The front camera remains the same as 24MP and we can also expect the Selfie Softlight to appear too, along with the Beauty Mode and Portrait Mode feature. The processor is not very specific, but we won't be surprised if it's the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset.

Also, rumours also have it that the device will come in both Black and Gold. So what do you guys think? We are also throwing a wild guess that it will cost from RM1099-RM1299. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com


vivo V7 to be revealed officially on 22 November 2017 in Malaysia

After some teasing of the vivo V7, vivo Malaysia has finally confirmed that the device will be revealed at Zouk Kuala Lumpur on 22 November 2017. Meanwhile, they have also graciously released the device full image model as well, so check them out below.

As you can see, there aren't many changes since with the rumoured tech-specs, the display will be 5.7-inch compared to the V7+'s 6-inch FullView display. Under the hood, the device will likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory, and a microSD card slot for expanding the storage. You can sure bet the camera will be the same, a 24MP front camera, running on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.

So what do you think of the design? Are you excited about it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the official V7 coverage at TechNave.com.


vivo V73 (2021) release: Helio G95, AMOLED display, and 64MP triple-camera for ~RM1183

A new vivo device is ready for the world, with India being its first destination. Rumours of the vivo V73 (2021) first appeared late last month, before the specs were leaked last week. And now, the phone is officially available on flipkart.com.

As rumoured, the vivo Y73 (2021) comes with a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It also has a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with 2400×1080 resolution and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. Powering all of that is a 4000mAh battery, along with a 33W fast charger.

In terms of specs and design, the vivo Y73 (2021) is very similar to the vivo V21e. The only differences would be the chipset and cameras. While it has the same triple-camera setup at the back, the 8MP ultrawide camera has been replaced by a 2MP Bokeh camera. As for the front, it uses a 16MP instead of a 44MP selfie camera.

vivo is retailing the vivo V73 (2021) in India for INR 20990 (~RM1183), which makes it a more affordable model. But would you purchase it if it comes to Malaysia? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Apple officially launches macOS Big Sur, iWork apps also updated for better compatibility

When Apple launched its new Apple M1 chip powered MacBooks, it was confirmed that the new PCs will come with the new macOS Big Sur. Now, Apple has officially made its latest operating system available to all Apple users. Along with the new OS is a slew of changes, which we'll briefly describe below.

macOS Big Sur comes with a redesigned look, one that's more spacious for easier navigation and less visually complex. Apple has also enhanced apps like Safari, Messages, and Maps, as well as provide more controls to the user with the new update. For instance, you now have a Control Center that lets you quickly switch to Do Not Disturb mode, adjust the display's brightness, and more. You can learn more about all the changes here.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple is also updating its iWork apps to go with the new macOS Big Sur. While there won't be any major new features or changes, the new versions of the apps will have better compatibility with Big Sur. On top of that, the UI for the apps will be in line with the redesigned look of Big Sur.

Mac users who are interested can visit this page to update to macOS Big Sur. With that said, have you managed to try out the new OS yet? Let us know what you think about it and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


vivo V9 hands-on video

So it's finally here, the vivo V9 was unveiled and believe it or not, it's actually Malaysia's first device with a 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio to be sold commercially for RM1399. As premium as it looks, this device is actually a mid-range tier with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, a 6.3-inch display in Full HD+ resolution, 3260mAh battery, a dual rear camera (16MP + 5MP), a mega 24MP front camera, and multiple A.I. features pre-installed inside. Here's our first impression of the phone in the hands-on video below.


vivo V9 is available on MaxisONE Plan and you can get it for just RM1

Quick, what's the cheapest plan that you can get from a telco company? If you've guessed the RM1 MaxisONE Plan, then you're correct! In Maxis' latest smartphone addition to the plan, that will be the vivo V9 which you can get it for just RM1.

Of course, as all MaxisONE Plan do, you will have to pay a monthly fee and the device fee depends on the packages. We made a table reference just for you below, so check it out:

To recap the MaxisONE Plan features, the biggest Internet data you can get is up to 60GB All Day data (this means no split between weekday and weekend), free network calls and texting and you can easily share your line up to 4 users, all prices are inclusive of 6% GST.

As for the V9, it's vivo's first 6.3-inch display with a 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio, coupled with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor, Android 8.1 Oreo, a mega 24MP front camera and its 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera as well with A.I. powered camera functions.

For more information, you can visit MaxisONE Plan for the V9 right here. Stay tuned for more vivo and Maxis news at TechNave.com.


vivo V9 pre-order details - 6 months warranty, a mysterious Deluxe Gift Box, installment plans and other freebies

As of 26 March 2018, the pre-order for the vivo V9 is now available for RM1399 but they didn't really give much information on it during the event. Obviously, you can pre-order the latest selfie phone on their webstore but there are other participants as well with some nice freebies. Below are some of the pre-order details and where to get them until 30 March 2018.

First up, vivo Malaysia is proud to announce its official launch of the vivo official store, Vshare. Upon pre-ordering it, you can get an extra 6 months of extended warranty and a V9 mysterious Deluxe Gift Box. Meanwhile, other online stores such as Lazada, 11street, Shopee, Lelong and PG Mall are joining the V9 pre-order as well. Similarly, customers who pre-order it online will also get the freebies, but with some additional perks such as a free JBL loudspeaker for the first 5 customers (but you probably have done that already lol by this time) and a free exclusive Arena of Valor hero skin, Lauriel Black Wing for the first 30 customers on each platform.

On the other hand, if you prefer an instalment plan option, you can visit Senheng, senQ, Harvey Norman, All IT Hypermarket, Thundermatch and Courts. The Instalment Payment Plan goes up to 24 months and for those who pre-order it in Senheng and senQ, they will get a PlusOne Extended Warranty, a 1-year ScreenProtect warranty, a 5000mAh powerbank and V9 Mysterious Deluxe Gift Box. By the way, the first 200 purchase of the V9 will grant customers a smart wristband and a 4% EZ Credit Rebate when signing up for AEON EP.

As for Harvey Norman, Thundermatch, All IT, Courts, AEON Malaysia and LuLu Hypermarket KL, you will enjoy an instalment payment plan option with others benefits such as 6 months extended warranty and the V9 mysterious Deluxe Gift box too, but some of the stores have some extra goodies such as a 32GB memory card (Harvey Norman and All IT), Trend Security Protection (Harvey Norman) and a 1 year warranty and 10,000mAh powerbank (Thundermatch).

If you still can't make it to any of the pre-order dates, no worries about that. You still can get your 6 months warranty and gift box on the official sale day (31 March 2018) at 10 AM. On top of that, the first 10 customers who purchased the V9 at any vivo Store can also receive an early bird bonus - a limited edition custom-made premium travel suitcase and an opportunity to win a pair of FIFA World Cup admission tickets.

You can visit the list of vivo stores here to see which one is the nearest to you. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V9 price slashed to RM1199 now in Malaysia

In this short news, vivo Malaysia has announced that the vivo V9 price tag has dropped once again. Initially slated for RM1320 after the implementation of 0% GST, it will be now on sale for RM1199 and this applies to Pearl Black, Gold and the once limited edition Velvet Red. All vivo concept stores, authorized resellers, as well as their own online store in www.vivostore.com.my, Lazada, Shopee and 11street are having this now.

To recap the specs, it has a 90% screen-to-body ratio with an AI-powered 24MP front camera with AI Face Beauty for the selfie lovers. The reason for this price drop is most probably due to the upcoming vivo NEX that's coming next week with a notch-less Ultra Fullview display, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a pop-up camera, a screen soundcasting technology and more in Malaysia.

If you would rather get the V9, it's probably a good time to get one now. Stay tuned for more vivo news and also our NEX coverage at TechNave.com.


vivo V9 review - The Android phone that has the closest iPhone X experience

Remember when the vivo V7 came into Malaysia and it was using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 for the price of RM1299? It was kind of awkward for them, but they quickly made a turn around with the vivo V9, this time with a Snapdragon 626 chipset for RM1399. However, it's still using the same 24MP front camera, so how different is this compared to the predecessor? Read below to find out.

So yes, the V9 looks pretty much the same as every other Android smartphone that is adopting the notch design, even more so with the dual rear camera that has the same position as the Apple iPhone X. If it's not for the fingerprint sensor on the back, it would be quite difficult for normal consumers to distinguish between the V9 and the iPhone X.

The 6.3-inch Fullview display with an 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio

That's the con, but if you look from another perspective - this also means that the V9 is a very well designed selfie smartphone that doesn't need a large sum of money. The overall design looks like full metal but the back is actually plastic material with a glass spray paint to make it look cool, so that's actually pretty smart for a low-cost sleek design.

On the front, the screen panel is of IPS LCD display so that's another low-cost material. But our writer, Jim feels that the phone would have been better if it has a curved screen around the frame, then it would have been 'perfect'. On that note, he also wants you to know that the V9 backlight screen is quite strong, so best to set up the Night Mode for your reading pleasure.

The bottom with the usual headphone jack, microUSB port and speaker grill, there are also some screws there too which might not look pleasing

Power and volume rockers on the right side, SIM card tray is on the left

Here are the specifications for the vivo V9:

In the tech-specs corner, there's nothing really much to look at since it requires the basic needs for a selfie user. The Snapdragon 626 is clocking in at 2.2GHz, there's 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which is sufficient enough. Users can look forward to having a triple SIM card slot that's quite popular nowadays, and also, the phone offers two kinds of navigation - the standard virtual keys and analog slide gestures (like the iPhone X).

Asides from that, the 24MP front camera comes with a new AR Stickers feature and a dual rear 16MP + 5MP configuration with a new upgraded AI Face Beauty function. According to the company, the phone's selfie database can utilizes up to 1 million selfie samples so that it can analyse your face and produce the best facial features (because you deserve it). From our experience comparing with the V7, the V9 is more refined without the soft glowing effect which makes you look a bit too digitized.

In addition to the new AI Face Beauty, there are two more AI functions that are quite cool - the AI HDR and AI Game Mode. The Game Mode, as most of you should already know by now, is a feature that lets you game in peace without being disturbed by your friends and family via calls or messages. On the other hand, the AI HDR is quite an innovative one, helping the user to get rid of the strong backlight when taking a selfie. We have written a more in-depth article on a how-to utilize them over here, so check it out.

You can customized your desired navigation tool

Some convenient features for the Floating Window

Actually this is Driving Mode, translation went wrong lol

Generally, Qualcomm has a better reputation when it comes to processing power. So it's only natural that consumers would think the V9 can perform better, which it does to a certain extent. But for our tastes and after some performance evaluation... we think the V9 is not reaching its maximum power. It is enough to play most games but the AnTuTu score didn't even exceed 100000 points which is kind of a head-scratching moment for a phone in this price range.

From our PUBG Mobile play time, we weren't allowed to set the graphics setting to the highest which pretty much says everything. Of course, this does not translate to other graphics intense games like Asphalt 8: Airborne or Arena of Valor. Overall, the gaming experience is still satisfactory and the volume quality is well-balanced. This also means the call network is good, as well as the network connection since we have never experienced any disconnection from gaming (unless if you're underground lol).

Almost passed the 100k mark in AnTuTu score

In terms of endurance, the V9's battery can last quite long, up to 12 to 16 hours of average usage so a big thumb's up for vivo on that. However, since it's still using a microUSB 2.0 configuration, this means the charging time is slow and we usually have to wait for 2 hours or more for it to get back up to a full charge.

Enough of the technical aspects, I believe most of you are keen to know if the camera quality is good or not. Well, of course it is! Both the front and dual rear camera produce well-balanced photos in terms of colour contrast and bokeh effect. Thanks to the aforementioned AI HDR and AI Face Beauty, most of the photos we took look natural enough without much distortion. Below are some of the photo samples.

Outdoor shot, not a single exposure problem here

Another sample, no problem with outdoor shots

Even with the strong backlight without AI HDR mode on, the selfie is still pretty good

Before and after AI HDR mode sample no.2

Close-up shot with bokeh mode, very nice

Inter-switching the focus without the Bokeh Mode

Much like how the rakyat have let their voices be heard, vivo has certainly taken note of the customers' dissatisfaction on the V7. We think the V9 is an improvement, most particularly for its AI Face Beauty, AI HDR, respectable performance from the battery and processor and other said-features in this reviews. Moreover, if you got used to the sliding navigation gestures from the settings, this is probably the closest Android phone with an 'iPhone X' experience.

So did the V9 get your seal of approval? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more future reviews at TechNave.com


vivo V9's A.I. Face Beauty reportedly to be better than before

Just in case that you've been in your man cave for the weekend, vivo Malaysia has already started putting up vivo V9 advertisements around the city malls, indicating its arrival very soon for the local market. We also got another teaser about what its new A.I. Face Beauty can do as well, so what does it have to offer?

According to vivo Malaysia, the new A.I. Face Beauty is stepping up and taking the selfie game to another level. It's said that the new technology has a library of 1 million selfies in vivo's selfie database (we are not making this up, btw). With that huge amount of selfie analysis, the V9 truly specializes and accentuates facial landmarks, contouring and enhancing your facial features such as your eyes, nose, cheekbones and jawline to create the perfectly refined and natural selfie.

Just to recap, the upcoming flagship is featuring a new 6.3-inch FHD+ display in a 19:9 screen-to-body ratio, with a resolution fo 2280 x 1080 pixels, 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera, 24MP front camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset, 4GB + 64GB memory and more, which you can check out the rest of the tech-specs here.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V9 to be on sale for RM1320 starting from 19 May 2018

So this just came in, vivo Malaysia has just announced their vivo smartphones will also have a 6% off promo and it will start tomorrow (19 May) until 31 May 2018. This includes the latest vivo V9 phone is actually included and you can get RM83.94 off its recommended retail price at RM1399, which is only RM1320 after the rebate. Anyway, since we don't have an official selected vivo phone list from them, so it's best to visit the nearest vivo Experience Store and authorized retailers.

We will update this page again should we get an updated list from vivo Malaysia. Until then, check out our V9 review here while you're at it and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo V9 to have AR Sticker feature pre-installed, coming soon on 26 March 2018

In just less than a week, the vivo V9 will be revealed in Malaysia soon on 26 March 2017. In another effort to promote the phone, vivo Malaysia wants you to know that the device has an AR Sticker feature, something that all selfie lovers would love to have.

If you have no idea what does an AR Sticker do, it's one of the new features that has been appearing on Android phones over a few months now. It has numerous stickers that you can use to decorate your selfie and have a little fun showing your #actcute side. Obviously, using the AR Sticker starts on the front camera and you have to align your face with the chosen sticker filter outline on the screen. After that, the AR Sticker will be applied on your face, moving in real-time with you and you can either record it or take a selfie.

There will be a wide variety of free “stickers” on offer, so try them out on the V9 when you get your hands on it. Stay tuned for the official V9 launch as we will be covering the event next week.


vivo V9 unveiled in Malaysia, starting price from RM1399 with Snapdragon 626 processor, 6.3-inch display, many A.I. features and more

Today, vivo Malaysia has finally revealed the much-teased vivo V9 in Malaysia and it's slated for RM1399. As mentioned in their official Facebook page, those who pre-order the phone from 26 to 30 March 2018 will get a free bundled gift worth RM199 which includes a headset, a keychain, selfie stick and a 6-months extended warranty on the device. Below is a recap of the tech-specs, features and hands-on pictures so check them out.

On the front, the screen is using a 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass + IPS LCD with an incredible 1.75mm slim bezels. The resolution is 2280 x 1080 pixels and the Fullview is said to be a 2.0 version, all because of the top-notch design that allows a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

For the dual rear camera, the secondary 5MP sensor functions as a depth sensor as per standard for most smartphones, providing the bokeh effect for the users, which can be adjusted after taking a shot with the Shot Refocus feature in the editing page. There's also the A.I. HDR feature that captures three photos at the same time and then, combined by the A.I. for the best lighting in it, eliminating the shadows.

Of course, it won't be complete without the A.I. Face Beauty. As most of you know already, it can enhance your face digitally with skin tone, texture and much more. Apparently, there's also Natural Light, Studio Light and Monochrome mode available so that's nice, as well as AR Stickers for the selfie lovers.

Sehheng and senQ are also participating the pre-order of the same date, which includes an extra 1 Year warranty, additional 1st Year screen crack warranty, Instalment payment Plan up to 24 months and a 4% EZ credit rebate for signing up AEON EP.

Btw, those who also pre-order the phone will also be granted a special Arena of Valor hero, Lauriel skin, Black Wing. The campaign duration starts from April until September

The A.I. Scene Recognition has 18 detection

A.I. HDR in action, every colour is brought out perfectly


vivo Watch 2 could launch in Nov 2021, would come with larger battery

As we head into the last quarter of the year, you can expect more product launches to come soon. For smartwatches, there's the vivo Watch 2 that's expected to offer some notable upgrades. Indeed, a reliable source has more details on that.

According to Digital Chat Station, the vivo Watch 2 was certified by TENAA. The smartwatch has a typical watch design with a black round metal frame and rubber straps. Compared to its predecessor, the vivo Watch 2 is expected to have an OLED display with a higher screen-to-body ratio, as well as a larger battery (478mAh vs 515mAh).

The design closely follows the first vivo Watch

Previously, it's also rumoured that the device will come with eSIM support. This means that you can make phone calls or send text messages using the smartwatch. On top of that, the vivo Watch 2 will have better app adaptation, so we're expecting it to support the new WearOS 3.0.

We're not sure when this smartwatch would launch, but the source claimed that we could see it as early as next month. Would you be interested in getting one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.