Huawei Mate 20 Pro x Watch GT, a power packed duo

Nowadays, the internet is so important to our lives as it allows us to stay connected and receive information from various other users which is usually done through a device such as a tablet or a smartphone. However, the battery life of our devices plays a huge factor when it comes to how long we can stay connected without the need to recharge. In comes the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Watch GT which boasts above average battery life as well a several other special features which I will highlight in this article.

Starting off with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the device is equipped with a 4200mAh and based on our testing, the device was tested to last more than a day and a half on a single charge which is great because you don’t have to carry a Powerbank with you in case the device runs out of battery. That’s not all though, the Huawei’s new 40W SuperCharge 2.0 fast charger is able to rapidly charge the device to full in under an hour and 10 minutes.

Another 10 hours remaining even after a day

Mate 20 Pro reverse wireless charging in action

The most unique feature of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro definitely has to be the reverse charging feature which allows the phone to wirelessly charge any device that supports the Qi Wireless charging standard.

Moving onto the Huawei Watch GT, based on our testing the smartwatch is more than capable of lasting up to 14 days before needing to recharge while having all the features such as the GPS, heart rate monitor turned on will last around 24 hours. Not only that, the smartwatch also has up to 5ATM water resistant, excellent for swimming and diving. On the topic of water resistance, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 rating which makes both the Huawei Watch GT a great companion when it comes to swimming.

The Leica camera equipped Huawei Mate 20 Pro also fairs well when it comes photography. You can check out the pictures samples from our Macro Test, Shots in London as well as pictures taken by the winners of the 2018 NEXT-IMAGE. To those who are interested in owning the devices mentioned can purchase them at Huawei’s official website with the price of RM3599 for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro while the Huawei Watch GT is priced at RM999 and RM899 for the Classic and Sport Variant respectively.


Huawei Mate 20 X 5G priced at ~RM5305 to be available in UK starting June 2019

Huawei has given the word that the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will be available June 2019 onwards in the United Kingdom, starting from the price of 999 Pounds(~RM5305). Other than the reduced battery capacity of 4200mAh, the Mate 20 X 5G comes with specs similar to that of the Mate 20 X non-5G variant.

To go into more detail on the tech specs, the Mate 20 X 5G variant will come equipped with the top of the line HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP rear camera, 24MP front-facing selfie camera, 7.2-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and it is powered by a 4200mAh non-removable battery.

Featurewise, the phone has Android 9.0 pre-installed with the EMUI 9.0 skin on top. Not only that, it also comes with M-Pen support as well. There is no official news on when the aforementioned device will be landing on local shores, how much it will be priced at and availability date for now. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Moonlight White gaming peripherals Malaysia release: starting price from RM169

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) just announced an all-new gaming peripherals series in Moonlight White. If you're looking up to upgrade your gaming peripherals, you can either get the ROG Strix Scope NX TKL gaming keyboard, ROG Strix Impact II gaming mouse, ROG Strix Go Core gaming headset and the ROG Cetra II Core in-ear gaming headphones starting from RM169.

Starting with the ROG Strix Scope NX TKL gaming keyboard Moonlight White, it is a compact tenkeyless mechanical product with Xccurate Design that has an extra-wide control key that's easier to find during an FPS battle. As usual, the Aura RGB lighting is customisable and its small footprint allows space for broader mouse movements. This aluminium faceplate keyboard cost RM499.

For the ROG Strix Impact II Moonlight White gaming house, it sports a 6200 DPI sensor and a four-level adjustable DPI switch for movement sensitivity. Weighing at 79g only, the gaming mouse can track at up to 220-inches per second and has a 1000Hz polling rate. It also has five programmable buttons to suit your different playstyles and of course, customisable Aura RGB lighting. This is the one that is priced at RM169.

For the audio gaming experience, they are quite straightforward. The ROG Strix Go Core and ROG Cetra II Core Moonlight White cost RM339 and RM239 respectively. Both can support all gaming platforms with the likes of PC, Mac, mobile phones, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and the Nintendo Switch with the best audio gaming sound possible.

All the new Moonlight White ASUS gaming peripherals here include a warranty of two years. You can head over to the ASUS ROG official stores online and offline to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 X: Another battery smartphone monster

When it comes to smartphones, performance and battery endurance are two important factors that most customers care about. However, it's kind of hard to balance it out. Most smartphones with a high-end processor tend to drain out the battery quite easily and most battery capacities on flagships aren't that big either, usually starting from 3000mAh... but not for the Huawei Mate 20 X.

The Mate 20 X is one of the latest Huawei flagship devices and this is a really big boy - it not only carries a Kirin 980 processor and its battery size is 5000mAh! But can the 5000mAh handle the punch from the Kirin 980 processor? Let's find out below.

So the first test that we did was having a movie marathon of three movies. To make sure that the phone's battery really drains, we switched off the power-saving mode and watched three lengthy movies on HD quality (its for your sake, not ours) with automatic brightness. Below are some of the screenshots to keep track of the time started.

Starting off with the first movie on YouTube from 100%

Almost 30 minutes in, it only dropped 1%

At the end of the second movie, only 90%

Before we could finish the third movie, the Mate 20 X was still standing strong at 84%! From this, we estimated that each movie takes away 5-6% of energy. This is particularly great for having a movie marathon on a super long flight trip to keep you entertained.

Next, mobile gaming is one of the factors that really eats up the battery energy, particularly those graphics-intense apps like PUGB Mobile and Asphalt 9. We actually did a benchmark test with these two games before but for the sake of this article, we will just show you how the Mate 20 X's battery handled in the gaming performance.

Obviously, we have to push the game settings to the max so during our PUBG Mobile game, it was set on HDR graphics quality and Ultra Frame Rate. After about 30 minutes of gameplay, the game consumed about 8% and that's considered quite good because that's the standard measurement for mobile gaming. Furthermore, the device doesn't get hot thanks to the graphene cooling system inside.

In the battery compartment, the Mate 20 X already has a huge battery capacity and if you want to further improve the battery life, you can do so with the system software.

Like most smartphones, you can manually select the power-saving mode but on the Mate 20 X, there's a super power-saving mode and dark background mode which is much needed. According to my colleague, putting the phone on super power-saving mode can let you last up to 175 hours in standby mode. That's almost a week if you're not using it much but personally for me, I prefer using dark background mode to preserve the battery.

After testing out the battery, we think the Mate 20 X is more than capable of satisfying most users with its huge 5000mAh battery. Since the phone can handle the entertainment aspect easily, imagine how long it can last if you are just using it for social media. Moreover, it also has a SuperCharge technology that makes charging on-the-go faster and more convenient.

The Mate 20 X can be found at your nearest Huawei Experience Store or the Huawei site for a recommended retail price of RM3199. Stay tuned for more tech articles like this at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 X: More than just a gaming phone?

It's no doubt that smartphones have become an integral part of our lives and it's a fierce competition in the smartphone industry. Various brands are releasing more devices faster and while some focus on functions, others focus on premium design or the best of both worlds, such as the Huawei Mate 20 X.

When the Mate 20 X was first introduced last year, our initial thought was this phablet was way too big. The screen panel is 7.2-inches long! While it's marketed as a gaming phone, we had our doubts that it can be used as a daily phone because of how big it is as it can fill up the whole pocket in your L-sized jeans easily. But then again, this is a phablet that is the closest to a tablet experience without being as large as one. Check out what changed our minds below.

So picture this, imagine that you're on the MRT or waiting for your girlfriend shopping in a mall. You can flip out the Mate 20 X to keep yourself entertained, whether if it's watching Lebron James doing some swift ball pass or seeing the little details from a Netflix show, the Mate 20 X shows it all with its 7.21-inches FHD+ display with the extra good company of its long-lasting 5000mAh battery. Who needs a power bank when you got that kind of battery capacity already in your hands?

Also, with mobile gaming on the rise, you probably wanted to have a short game on Asphalt 9 or Command and Conquer: Rivals. Or even better, going to the mamak store at night with your buddies playing PUBG Mobile or Arena of Valor together. Believe me, gaming on the Mate 20 X is a blast because not only does the massive screen give plenty of room for your fingers and viewing experience, but it also has dual speakers on both sides and the Kirin 980 processor sure delivers.

Bet you didn't know you can have two players mode!

To add on to that, our writer who is a big fan of Plants vs Zombies really enjoyed playing the game again on the Mate 20 X thanks to the big screen panel. You do remember that game, right? If you haven't you should totally go try it out because back then, many phone displays were just too small to actually enjoy it. Now it's even better on the Mate 20 X and it's one addicting fun game!

It's also worth mentioning that the Mate 20 X allows the user to do some digital painting as well with the M-Pen. If you're an artist, the Mate 20 X is quite an ideal phablet for you to get your drawing mood on, like looking out at the city lights from your balcony, or if you were having a nice walk in the park and saw a beautiful scene that inspired you.

Or if you can't paint or sketch, then taking a picture can do. You can surely utilize the 40MP (wide angle f/1.8) + 20MP (super wide angle, f/2.2) + 8MP (telephoto, 3x Optical zoom, f/2.4) triple camera setup and it's assisted by a Master AI camera that helps to optimize the best photo setting for you! Regardless if its a stylus or the camera, the Mate 20 X has got you covered.

All in all, we find that not only is the Mate 20 X one of best gaming phablets in the market now, but for just lifestyle purposes - the phablet can be used in other areas such as watching or gaming together, taking mobile photography, drawing as well as other social and even working related task is conveniently available for you.

For a recommended retail price of RM3199, you can take it for a spin and a hands-on experience at the nearest Huawei Experience Zone but if you're already decided then do stop by the Huawei site to check it out. Stay tuned for more tech articles like this at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 X is coming to Malaysia on 11.11

Just last month, we saw the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro arrive on our shores with their stunning cameras. Now brace yourselves as another member for the Mate 20 family will be joining them this 11.11, which is the gaming oriented Huawei Mate 20 X. The Malaysia pricing for this device is RM 3199, which is quite good for a gaming smartphone.

If you’re interested to get your hands on this device, you can do so via the official e-commerce store, Shop.Huawei, and all Huawei experience stores on the Malaysia release date, which is 11th November. The smartphone will be available in two colours, Midnight Blue and Phantom Silver. For us Malaysians who love free stuff, we get an M-pen and a phone case with every purchase of the device. In addition, you also get a free wireless keyboard worth RM 199 which can be redeemed via the VIP App (first come, first serve basis).

The Mate 20 X is powered by the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset. An interesting feature of this device is the cooling system which utilizes a combination of graphene film and a vapour chamber. This allows the device to be used at maximum for longer periods which makes the smartphone perfect for mobile gaming sessions. In addition, the Mate 20 X is the only device from this line that features an M-Pen. Another thing that sets this device apart from its siblings is its bigger screen and larger battery capacity. If you want to know the full tech specs of this device, just click here!

So will you be getting your hands on the Huawei Mate 20 X for your mobile gaming needs? For more news on the latest gaming friendly mobile phones, stay tuned to Technave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 X review - A super awesome phone made for large hands

As most growing young adults do not have the luxury of time to game nowadays, it's no wonder the demand of gaming smartphones are continuing to grow and it's trending right now. What’s more interesting is that these gaming smartphones are evolving into somewhat of a hybrid between a super phone and even a "gaming desktop". The Huawei Mate 20 X is one fine example of this.

Currently priced at RM3199 with tech specs of the latest Kirin 980 processor, 6GB RAM, a graphene cooling system and much more, would that be enough to pack a punch for mobile gaming? Well, read on to find out.

Looking at the smartphone, you wouldn’t think the device is made for gaming at all. 2018 had a trend where gaming phones, from low tier to high tier, would have some kind design that would intrigue gamers. Be it a futuristic design or even RGB panels, but not so much for the Mate 20 X, though.

The first thought you would probably get when you see this device is how huge the phone is. With a display of 7.2 inches, it would be pretty hard to miss that, while the back is made from engraved glass to prevent the smartphone from slipping through your fingers as well as to prevent smudges. In addition, the body frame is also built with an aluminium frame and with a size like that, it's great for people with huge hands, but not so much for petite hands - holding the phone requires me to spread my fingers out which can get pretty tiring.

The top of the smartphone is adorned with a waterdrop notch. As someone who has never experienced notched phones, I initially thought that it would be intrusive as I used the phone. And I was right... partially. When playing a video on full-screen size, the notch does get in the way somewhat so if you have OCD, you would definitely notice the imbalance on the screen.

The video does balance itself with two thick black bars on the side to counteract the problem but the thing is, if I’ve paid for a bezel-less smartphone, I’d want the full bezel-less experience. I tried setting the screen size to be right beside the notch but it wouldn’t let me. You’re stuck with two thick black bars or the notch intruding your screen unless you enable the hide notch feature in the settings.

People with smaller hands would have some trouble using the fingerprint scanner. A UD fingerprint scanner would of been perfect for this phone.

The speakers at the top and bottom of the phone tend to accidentally get covered by my hands while gaming, resulting in muffled audio

Other than that, this phone does look classy. Its slim bezels and design as well as the delicate look make it look more like a smartphone anyone in general can enjoy instead of just mobile gamers. However, a word of caution - I highly recommend those of you who are interested in getting this smartphone to house it in a protective case as it is easy for this smartphone to get scratched or shattered.

The Huawei Mate 20 X tech specifications:

As you can see from the tech specs, it's quite similar to the Mate 20 Pro except for a few features. For starters, the most glaring difference is the size, weight, the M-Pen support as well as the absence of IP68 water and dust resistance. Then finally, the Mate 20 X obviously has a much larger battery capacity (5000mAh) as opposed to the Mate 20 Pro (4200mAh), which supports wireless charging, reverse charging and 40W fast battery charging.

Of course, the Mate 20 Pro does come equipped with their own signature cooling system. The Mate 20 X is “the world’s first liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with Vapor Chamber (VC) and Graphene Film used in smartphones” and it works extremely well! Whenever I gamed for long periods of time, I didn’t feel any heat at the back of the smartphone at all.

The only thing I felt was a bit of heat was at the top of the phone, presumably where the chipset is located but it wasn’t enough to bother me. Of course, with the large, bezel-less screen, gaming on it is pretty immersive. With so much space on your screen, there’s more room for your buttons during the gameplay and you don’t find yourself squinting so much when searching for enemies or even following your character on screen.

The Mate 20 X only has a 128GB storage model, unlike the Mate 20 Pro that goes up to 256GB. Some users might not find the 128GB storage enough but it can still be expanded up to 256GB via Nano Memory card. While I can understand that it is to ensure that it can use the nano SIM slot so that the smartphone would not need multiple slots, it is quite a turnoff knowing that the only place we can obtain the Nano Memory card is from Huawei themselves which kind of feels like they are forcing us to buy the smartphone's accessories. Just so you know, it's RM298 for the 128GB card and that's expensive.

Other than that, the Mate 20 X doesn't differentiate itself much from the Mate 20 Pro in terms of camera tech specs. The camera user interface stays the same with the optional ultra wide-angle view, Master AI, hybrid zoom and many more. Mobile gamers may not use it as much as gaming, but it's still useful to have those capabilities around.

The Huawei camera user interface, still the same

When gaming on this phone, I had no qualms at all as everything was generally pretty smooth and the device was able to play games on the highest settings such as games like PUBG Mobile. However, in the benchmarking tests, it does slow down a little in games such as Asphalt 9. Despite that, the phone kept the FPS stable so the slow down in those types of games are barely noticeable. You can check out how the phone performed in the benchmarking below.

The benchmark score from AnTuTu (left) and 3DMark (right)

The Mate 20 X's performance with PUBG Mobile pumping out 40 fps

Performance of the device on Asphalt 9 shows a slightly lower fps which is at 30 fps but it wasn't noticeable

One of the main features of this device is the whopping 5000mAh battery which can last you about two days which is honestly, more than enough and perfect for any gamer. The battery only went down by 7% as I gamed for an hour on Mobile Legends at max settings which is a pretty impressive feat. Recharging is also a walk in a park, as it can fully recharge in less than one and a half hours easily. My colleagues actually tested grinding the phablet's battery, so you can take a read about it here.

Sporting a triple rear camera setup with 40MP wide-angle camera, a 20MP ultra wide-angle camera and a 8MP telephoto lens, you can expect the pictures to look great. The selfie camera has about 24MP which supports a wide-angle lens which is pretty nice for them wefies with groups. And let me tell you, both the rear and selfie cameras does a pretty good job as you can see from my pictures below.

The selfie camera is perfect for wefies and this is how it performs in low light

Portrait mode does have some limitations as you can see from Pikachu's ears, guess the AI is still learning

A comparison of how the normal camera and night mode in low light

The 3x zoom telephoto is beautiful with barely any grain or noise

Comparison of a normal picture (top) and another from Night Mode (bottom). Night Mode uses an AI Stabilization which explains the "silky" looking effect on the water fountain

Another comparison between a normal picture (top) and Night Mode (bottom). Personally, Night Mode shots look a little bright for me, but the two pictures in both shots caught all the details and colours perfectly

The camera actually marked this photo with stage performance and fireworks when I aimed at it to take a photo. Honestly, not my favourite photo as the colours look washed out.

A close up shot on this flower really shows the details

No overexposure seen in this stunning sunset shot. The colour contrasts are perfect as well!

Comparison between a normal shot (bottom) and a super wide angle shot (top). You can really see more with the wide angle shot and what makes it better is that there is no compromise in detail or quality

A stunning panorama shot. Even though I had shaky hands, the photo came out without any distortion

You can really see how demonic this dinosaur looks due to the detailing on its face that was captured with the Super Macro shot

A series of photos using all four zoom options on the camera. Top being the wide angle camera, second photo on 1x, third photo is 3x and the last photo is 5x. I absolutely adore that there is no compomise to detail or quality despite the different zooms which makes this camera extremely handy for any photo opportunity situation

I’ve never been much of a mobile gamer until I got my hands on this smartphone. Coming from a desktop and console gaming background, I can't quite get as immersed as I want but however, the bezel-less 7.2 inch display definitely helps with that and gives much more wiggle room for me to customize the HUD of my games. The battery life is also perfect for long gaming sessions and the graphene cooling system means I don’t have to burn my fingers when I game. Also, the design is perfect for someone like me who loves looking stylish but still games in her free time (cue #gamergrillthingz).

The dual speakers gives a surround sound feel which is perfect for games such as PUBG Mobile (espcially using audio cues as opposed to looking at the screen), but I'm not a fan of the positioning of the speaker grills at the top and bottom of the phone, as my small hands tend to accidentally cover them which results in the audio being muffled while gaming. I also think the Night Mode probably needs a few more tweaks with future fix patches but it's still great.

Those who like to watch movies or stream them will probably enjoy the Mate 20 X, especially if they are looking for a powerful bigger than 7-inch display device. It also comes with EMUI Desktop which lets you turn the phone into a PC-like desktop experience while you can also wireless project it using a Miracast dongle or Miracast capable monitor or display.

If you have the budget (RM3199), I highly recommend this smartphone. But there are other competitors in this category, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starting from RM3699 for its similar gaming capabilities (and no notch) or the ASUS ROG phone which is a dedicated gaming smartphone for RM3499. However, if you're on a tight budget, the Pocophone F1 is another one to lookout for too, as it also has a cooling system and can game as good thanks to the Snapdragon 845 chipset for RM1299. Then there's also the HONOR Play at the same price tag with GPU Turbo.

Overall, this is a great phone and is actually the first Huawei smartphone that I've fallen in love with (also the reason why I'm addicted to mobile gaming, specifically, Mobile Legends). But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and read more reviews on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 20 hinting a powerful Kirin 980 chipset

Well, since we already have the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. We won't be surprised that the next Mate series will be called Mate 20 (lol) and according to sources, it's said the Huawei flagship will come this Fall. While we got nothing on any leaked pre-rendered model images, we do have an AnTuTu score and it's packing some serious power.

By looking at the chart below, the score reads 356K and comparing with its predecessors, the power difference is almost half-mile (just exaggerating) and this really says a lot and new speculations about its chipset. In other words, the Mate 20 is very likely to feature a brand new Kirin 980 which is using Cortex-A75 core. Moreover, the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is rumoured to be a second generation and smarter than the current one, along with a GPU that's also said to be powerful. Rumours have it that the chipset is 7nm only, this will even consume less power and improve battery efficiency further.

There's still a long way to go around about this, but we won't be surprised if the Mate 20 is similar to the P20 series, packing a triple camera setup and perhaps a Twilight colour. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 render concepts reveals a Waterdrop notch, triple camera setup, tech-specs and more

Just a few hours ago, XDA-Developers managed to get some Huawei Mate 20 firmware files and dug up some tech-specs. Under the code name "Hima", most of the tech-specs matches the rumours but they also got to render the Mate 20 based on real photos that were shared from a reputable Chinese source. Let's check them out below!

Before we get into it, keep in mind that these render concepts don't have the exact measurements so nothing you see is the final call. That said, all sizes of the notch, bezels, cameras, the logo and fingerprint sensor, as well as their positions, are just rough estimations. So do take them with a pinch of salt, mmkay?

So this is how the "overall" Mate 20 looks like, it seems that Huawei is also jumping on the Waterdrop notch design that OPPO recently introduced. The screen panel also looks like it's curved on four sides

A closer look at the Waterdrop notch, you can see the front camera and an actual stereo speaker, confirming dual stereo speakers on the Mate 20. Nice

On the back, rumours are suggesting the Mate 20 will have a triple camera setup but nothing quite like what we are seeing here. All the three cameras and the LED flashlight are grouped together inside a box formation. I guess it might be a good call to not exactly follow the P20 series camera position

Then finally, Huawei is still reluctant on dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack port which stays on the top. Meanwhile, the microphone, USB Type-C port and speaker are at the bottom

On the tech-specs corner, the firmware files also reveal that the upcoming Mate 20 will run on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS so with this, we might actually see a new EMUI OS (6.0?) out of the box. Aside from that, it's no secret that the Kirin 980 processor will be part of it, while other specifications are not clear yet but it's said to have at least 6GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, a 6.3-inch AMOLED display in 1080p, a 4200mAh battery pack and features a wireless charging technology.

So what do you think of the Mate 20 render design? Maybe they shouldn't have gone for the Waterdrop notch. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 seems to exhibit a small notch and chin according to sources

Huawei Mate RS, for illustration purposes only

Notorious leakster @OnLeaks posted on his Twitter account that the Huawei Mate 20 might have a small notch at the top as well as a smaller chin at the bottom measuring at 6.8mm and 3.8mm respectivey. However, @OnLeaks has stated that he may not be sure whether these numbers will be the same on both the Huawei Mate 20 as well as the Mate 20 Pro so take these detail and every bit of info mentioned with a grain of salt until the official announcement of the device coming soon.

In terms of tech specs, the Huawei Mate 20 series is expected to be fitted with the up and coming HiSilicone Kirin 980 chipset which is more efficient and higher performance compared to the Kirin 970. Not only that, it was reported that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be fitted with a triple camera setup similar to the Huawei P20 Pro. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 series could become globally successful as crowds converge in Shanghai, China and Singapore too

After the weekend Huawei Mate 20 series launch here in Malaysia, it appears that reception of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro has been exceptional globally as well as massive crowds converged in both Shanghai, China and Singapore. Reported by GizGuide and CNA Lifestyle, long lines and massive crowds weren’t just a thing here in Malaysia apparently, as crowds lined up from 6am (Malaysians started queuing from 1am) to pick up their pre-ordered devices or get a brand new Mate 20 or Mate 20 Pro smartphone. As for the rest of the world, the Philippines has started pre-orders for the Mate 20 series.

Packing in the new 7nm Kirin 980 chipset with Dual NPU (neural network processing unit), 40W super charging, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro offer up new LEICA powered Triple rear cameras with their Matrix Camera system. Consisting of a 40MP camera + 20MP ultra wide angle camera + 8MP OIS telephoto camera, this Matrix Camera system offers up more details with wider shots under both low-light and normal conditions. In addition, it can also take super macro shots as close as 2.5cm without having to add on an extra macro lens (we’re exploring this as we write this so stay tuned to TechNave.com for that).

In the meantime, global pricing for the Mate 20 series and other Huawei devices have been quite competitive as IDC reports that Huawei have overtaken Apple as the world’s second largest smartphone vendor (based on Q2 2018). Things look on the up and up for Huawei as the Mate 20 series could well become a global phenomenon (except for the poor souls in the US of course). For those of you who missed out on the weekend roadshows you can still book the Mate 20 or Mate 20 Pro at Huawei Flagship experience stores, the official online channels or chain outlets such as Sen Heng or Harvey Norman.


Huawei Mate 20 series rumours roundup

The upcoming Huawei Mate 20 series is going to be unveiled soon, taking place in London, Huawei will be revealing three new smartphones which are likely to be the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and the gaming oriented Mate 20X. Besides knowing that the Kirin 980 chipset and a dual Neural Processing Unit (NPU) will be integrated inside, there are plenty of rumours here and there so we have gathered them up and did a roundup on the three devices. Here's what the rumours say you can expect from them!

Starting with the Mate 20, it's been reported that this one will have a "new" look adopting a Waterdrop notch hanging on top of the 6.3-inch display. With this, bezels are narrower than its predecessor (but probably not by much, though) and the fingerprint sensor is located behind under the box-shaped triple camera lens. Speaking about the triple camera setup, it's said that the monochrome sensor has made way for a super wide-angle lens. There could be a 4000mAh battery in it too.

Waterdrop display for the basic Mate 20?

Also elsewhere in Europe, a price leak was found online revealing it to start from €799 which is around ~RM3849 from direct conversion. Multiple sources say that's about right but then again, European pricing tends to be a lot higher and these are from European retailers. If Huawei Malaysia continues to keep their traditional Mate pricing in Malaysia, we think that the Mate 20 should cost below RM3K.

Then for the Mate 20 Pro, the design is more or less the same as the Mate 20. It also has a box-shaped triple camera lens featuring a super wide-angle lens (bye bye, monochrome, it was fun). We won't be surprised if the colour twilight made its way for the Pro variant, along with the normal black and blue, but there could be another new colour according to sources and it's in green.

As for the interior specs and features, the Mate 20 Pro will likely include an in-display fingerprint sensor on the front along with a 3D Facial recognition on the wider notch, so yes, there's no need for a rear fingerprint sensor there and it appears that Huawei has removed the 3.5mm headphone jack too. For memory capacity, it could start from 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The battery will be larger too at 4200mAh with 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology, able to reach 70% in just half an hour.

The rumoured price for the Mate 20 Pro is €999 which is around ~RM4813. As mentioned, European pricing is higher than our local currency and we think it should cost lesser than RM4K.

In the heat of battle, stay cool with #HUAWEIMate20X. 16.10.18 #HigherIntelligence #UltimatePerformance pic.twitter.com/bZeRKhnOC3

Last but not least, the Mate 20X is the last one instead of the supposedly Mate 20 Porsche Design. It all started out from Huawei Mobile's Twitter page announcing the third variant of the series and from its teaser, it looks like it's designed for entertainment purposes with the "longer gaming" and "cooler" tag, which means it has a cooling system and a big battery (Maybe 5000mAh? That'd be awesome). On top of that, the RAM power could go up to 8GB and it might even have 512GB worth of storage inside that 7.21-inch OLED display device. The latest rumour also speculates that there could be an extra stylus accessory for it too.

So that's the roundup about the new Mate 20 series, what do you think? Are you excited? The Mate 20X is the most interesting one (for me). Anyway, as usual, these are all rumours still, so do take them with a pinch of salt. They could come true or there may also be some things Huawei managed to keep hidden for a "One more thing..." moment. Stay tuned as we will be covering the event in London at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 20 series will not feature the 3.5mm audio jack + 3 camera setup confirmed on the device

Based on the casing images of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro courtesy of slashleaks.com, it appears that the Huawei Mate 20 series will not be featuring the 3.5mm audio jack. Similar to all the previous reports we’ve covered, the Huawei Mate 20 series will feature a square cutout which will house the triple rear camera setup. Not only that, based on reports the Huawei Mate 20 will feature a circular fingerprint scanner while the Mate 20 Pro will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Speaking of cameras, the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro is confirmed to house a triple rear camera. While there were no explicit details in regards to the exact specs of the cameras in question, the Mate 20 Pro is expected to have a 40MP + 20MP + 8MP rear camera sensor similar to that of the Huawei P20 Pro. Take note that due to the fact that there was no official statement by Huawei, take every bit of information with a grain of salt. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG & NVIDIA Game Bundle - Rise of the Tomb Raider promotion

Hello gamers! ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the ROG and Nvidia Game bundle – Rise of the Tomb Raider! One of the most anticipated and exclusive game of this year, the game is already released since yesterday worldwide.

The limited time promotion (7 January – 16 February 2016) is open to Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. If you want to get your hands on the game bundle, you can get the Rise of the Tomb Raider game for free when you buy a ROG laptop powered by GeForce GTX 980 / 980M / 970M. The laptop model includes -  ASUS ROG G751JT / G751JY / G752VY / G752VT / GX700VO.

You can also choose to redeem your game code through ASUS's website, but keep in mind that the code will expire on 16 April 2016. For more details, terms and conditions, please visit GeForce.com to check it out.


Huawei Mate 20 teaser video leaks, reveals 8 major points!

As we come up to the official announcement of the Huawei Mate 20 series in London on 16 October 2018, a teaser promotion video of it has been leaked, revealing 8 major points. These include the dual NPU packing Kirin 980 chipset and what could be a larger than 4000 mAh battery that has ultra-fast charging and super-long battery life due to more intelligent AI-based battery monitoring. Other intriguing points include what could be a super wide view for the 3 rear cameras while the multi-language text points towards faster instant translation.

Other points brought up during the teaser video includes the Mate 20’s ability to identify the calories of food just by taking photos, helping users to calculate every meal towards a healthier lifestyle (which was showcased during the Kirin 970’s initial demo). The teaser video also reveals more energy efficient Augmented Reality with a dancing wooden doll.

Last but not least is the fact that it could come with new gaming capabilities due to the street fighters on the roof. The last point about the black and white+colour image could refer to richer editing functions, allowing users to edit images and film accordingly, hinting that the Mate 20 could be coming with their own optimized image and film editors built into the Android 9.0 Pie-based EMUI. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we’ll be there to check out the Huawei Mate 20 first hand so stay tuned to TechNave.com.

The Super Wide angle yet super detailed camera?

AI-powered Calorie counter just by using the camera?

Better, energy efficient AR (Augmented Reality)?

Richer Black and White + Colour editing for video and images?


Huawei Mate 30 Lite may feature Kirin 810 and quad camera setup

The Huawei Mate 30 Lite had its tech specs leaked in an unreleased promo. The promo basically bares all there is about the device except for the price and release date of the smartphone.

From the image, we can see that the Huawei Mate 30 Lite may feature a punch hole display, similar to the HONOR View20 and HONOR 20 series. It measures at 6.26 inches with a FHD+ display. On the back is a quad rear camera setup set in a square shape, similar to the Huawei Mate 20’s. The sensors equipped at 48MP + 8MP (super wide angle) +2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) whereas the selfie camera in the cut out is 32MP. Besides that, instead of following 2019 smartphone trends of a side mounted or in-display fingerprint readers, the Mate 30 Lite comes with a rear mounted scanner instead.

For its tech specs, the device features an upgraded Kirin 810 chipset, 8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB internal storage, 4000mAh battery capacity with 20W fast charging and more. Speaking of fast charging, the device can charge from 0% to 30% in 30 minutes and 90 minutes for a 0% to 100% charge.

We can expect the device to be released in 3 colours: Aurora, Emerald and Midnight Black. From what we can tell, the device may be released as the Huawei Nova 5i Pro in China and the Huawei Mate 30 Lite in other parts of the world. However, do take this information with a grain of salt as no announcements have been done by Huawei. How much do you think this device would cost? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and more coming to Malaysia on 3 October 2019

The Huawei Malaysia Ecosystem Conference 2019 is coming to Malaysia on 3 October 2019 and with it the Huawei Mate 30 series Malaysia pricing details. This time around there also seems to be an Exclusive Ownership Program for the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro along with a chance for Malaysian app developers to join in to Huawei’s ecosystem. Previously, it was mentioned that developers could quickly and easily convert their Android apps using the Ark Compiler with various advantages in doing so.

The Huawei Mate 30 series offer the Kirin 990 chipset, 5G connectivity, a new Horizon OLED display with Air-trigger-like side buttons, 40W super charging, 27W wireless supercharge and more. Coming in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for the Mate 30 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for the Mate 30 Pro, prices are expected to start from 3999 Yuan (~RM2351) but nothing has been confirmed just yet so no specific Malaysia pricing details or release dates yet.

Of note are the cameras on the Mate 30 Pro which recently scored 121 on DxOMark, currently the highest score for mobile cameraphones yet. The Mate 30 Pro offers 40MP Ultra Wide Cine F1.8 + 40MP SuperSensing Wide F1.6 + 8MP Telephoto F2.4 ( 3X Optical Zoom, 30X Digital Zoom ) + 3D Depth Sensor quad rear cameras and 32MP F2.0 + 3D Depth Sensor front cameras with an insane 7680 fps slow motion and 4K video recording. The Mate 30 is no slouch either with 16MP Ultra Wide F2.2 + 40MP SuperSensing Wide F1.8 + 8MP Telephoto F2.4 (3X Optical Zoom, 30X Digital Zoom) quad rear cameras and 24MP F2.0 + 3D Depth Sensor front cameras.

We find it interesting that instead of the usual big launch, Huawei have chosen to introduce an Exclusive Ownership Program, indicating that there may be extra services outside the norm for Huawei Mate 30 series buyers. Perhaps there may be services to provide security updates for the EMUI 10 operating system Huawei is using, maybe even after-sale services to maintain Google apps or sanitize your device with a free screen protector like Huawei are currently doing for their Service Day.

The other point of interest for us is Huawei’s mention of the word ecosystem, which indicates that we may see new Huawei devices like a smart home system, VR glasses, maybe even rice cookers or air purifiers, all controlled via Huawei smartphones. What about “Ecosystem for Consumer Privileges”? Does that mean better rewards or after-sales service than what Huawei are offering now?

So, how much do you think these and the Huawei Mate 30 series will cost in Malaysia? We’d expect more affordable prices and value added services if they want to remain competitive, but what do you think? At the very least we expect the Huawei Watch GT 2 to come as well but do let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Huawei VR Glass going for 2999 yuan (~RM1765), could it be coming to Malaysia in December 2019 too?


Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G passed SIRIM certification, coming soon to Malaysia

If you drive often in Subang Jaya, there's a good chance that you probably have seen a new Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G advertisement billboard somewhere in Sunway Pyramid. You can say "well, that escalated quickly" since 5G is not available yet, but Huawei Malaysia just confirmed that they are indeed bringing that phone in soon.

According to Huawei Malaysia's Facebook post, the Mate 30 Pro 5G has just gotten certified by SIRIM which signals its arrival soon. Usually when this happens, a smartphone will be ready to launch in a month's time, more or less. Also, judging by the Facebook post, it seems that the Mate 30 Pro 5G variant design will be in orange.

Tech-specs wise, the flagship will likely have the same set as the vanilla version sporting a Kirin 990 chipset (but with 5G capabilities), a quad-rear camera, 8GB + 256GB memory capacity, a 6.53-inch OLED display, 4500mAh battery and more.

Price and availability are unknown at this point but what is your guess? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G releasing on 7 February in Malaysia for RM4199

Today, Huawei Malaysia have officially announced that Malaysians will be able to purchase the Mate 30 Pro 5G at a recommended retail price of RM4199. As the first 5G smartphone to receive an official SIRIM certification, the phone will be available at every Huawei Concept Store and local telcos starting 7 February 2020.

Customers who purchase the phone will receive RM537 worth of freebies, which includes a Supercharge charger for the phone to be charged wirelessly (1-year warranty). In addition, Huawei Malaysia also mentioned that the Celcom, Maxis, and U Mobile will be selling the Mate 30 Pro 5G publicly. As for Digi, they will announce is in the near future.

Besides the obvious 5G connectivity add on upgrade, the Mate 30 Pro 5G can still support 2G - 4G connectivity. Its 5G connection also supports two modes of NSA (non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone), this allows your SIM card to have a dual 5G + 4G support usage. Furthermore, the phone retains all the same tech specs as the vanilla version such as the Kirin 990 chipset, a quad-rear camera configuration, 4500mAh battery with a 40W SuperCharge and 27W wireless charge support and more.

Are you going to get one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 Pro full spec sheet leaked ahead of launch

Ahead of its launch next week, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s spec sheet had been leaked online. The spec sheet lists the smartphone to feature Huawei’s brand new Kirin 990 chipset (with 5G support), a 4500mAh battery capacity and more.

In addition, tech specs of the device include a 6.6 inch or 6.8 inch display 8GB RAM + 512GB internal storage, 4500mAh battery capacity with 40W wired fast charging support and 27W wireless fast charging and more. You can find the device’s full leaked spec sheet here.

Camera-wise, the smartphone may be released with a quad rear camera setup with 40MP + 40MP (ultrawide) + 8MP (telephoto) + ToF sensor. On the front, you may find a 32MP selfie sensor as well as an ultrawide lens and ToF sensor. The sensors on the front may also be responsible for the 3D face unlock feature.

As we wait for the official launch of the device on the 19th of September, do take the info in this article with a grain of salt. Either way, this phone sounds like a force to be reckoned with. Do you agree? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 Pro may come with an extremely curved display and 7 cameras

It won’t be too long till the Huawei Mate 30 series are set to be unveiled. Ahead of its launch, OnLeaks had collaborated with Pricebaba to release some renders of the device which may feature some extreme curves and a total of 7 cameras on the device.

The rear may come equipped with a total of 4 cameras on a circular module and arranged in a 2x2 fashion. The camera may come with 40MP + 40MP (ultrawide) + 8MP (telephoto) + 3D ToF sensors. On the left of the module may be the dual LED flashes. There may be 3 selfie cameras in total placed in a super wide notch which may be a turn off for some.

On the front of the device you might see some extreme curves on the side of the display. Recently, these sorts of curves have been dubbed “waterfall display” and has been seen on the upcoming vivo Nex 3. The display has been speculated to measure at 6.6 inches.

Besides that, other notable tech specs and features for the device include touch sensitive volume buttons, a physical power button, a USB-C port at the bottom, an IR blaster and a microphone at the top of the device. In addition, it may also feature the Kirin 990 chipset and a whopping 4500mAh battery capacity with 55W wires fast charging support along with 25W wireless fast charging.

Despite these cool features, there is one downside to the device. The device may not launch with Android but may still be able to use Google services. Is that a dealbreaker to you? Since no official announcement has been done by Huawei just yet, do take this article with a packet of salt. The Mate 30 series is set to be unveiled on the 19th of September. Keep up with the latest news and updates on the Huawei Mate 30 series on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 Pro may feature 4500mAh battery capacity

We’re expecting a lot of upgrades to the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series this year. While not many info has been leaked (yet), some new tech specs have emerged online. The Huawei Mate 30 may feature a 4200mAh battery while the Huawei Mate 30 Pro may be equipped with a 4500mAh battery capacity.

The rumoured battery capacities come as no surprise as the Mate 30 series has been speculated to support 55W fast charging  as well as 25W wireless fast charging which is pretty crazy to hear. Which means it would take less than an hour to charge the Mate 30 series smartphones from 0% to 100%!

Other speculated tech specs for the device include the Kirin 990 chipset and dual 40MP liquid sensors. So what do you think of the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 Pro may feature new CMOS sensor instead of periscope lens

While we’re still out here arguing if the camera setup for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is circular or square, another rumour has come up about the phone. Instead of utilizing the periscope lens like the Huawei P30 series, the Mate 30 Pro may instead feature a CMOS sensor.

According to Weibo user, Ice Universe, the CMOS sensor is a lot more powerful than the periscope lens. It is speculated that the sensor may be using the previous Sony IMX701 sensor which comes with a 9-in-1 technology with an 81 million pixel output. Just for comparison, the Huawei P30 series is capable of putting out 40 million pixels. Other than that, no tech specs or other features have been mentioned for the device so take the article with some salt. So what do you think? Keep up with the latest news on the Huawei Mate 30 on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 Pro may feature two huge 40MP sensors with 'Liquid Lens'

We’ve heard some pretty wild things about the much anticipated Huawei Mate 30 - especially when it comes to the camera. We’ve heard that the device may feature dual 40MP sensors which is pretty crazy. They have also recently trademarked the ‘Cine Lens’ and ‘Matrix Camera’ which means this phone will have a huge leg up in terms of camera compared to its brother, the Huawei P30 Pro.

The 40MP main sensor may come with a quad RYYB filter, similar to the Huawei P30 Pro but with a much larger 1/1.55” sensor. The second 40MP sensor is apparently is the ultrawide angle lens with a 1/1.7” aperture. In addition, the telephoto camera may still remain at 8MP like the Huawei P30 Pro. You can see for yourself the comparisons of sensors that might come with the Huawei Mate 30 against other flagships:

How does Huawei's camera surpass Samsung? This picture tells you the answer. pic.twitter.com/NOKf3EEhDh

Besides that, Huawei had also just patented “Liquid Lens” which is said to also be apart of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro camera setup. The technology isn’t exactly new - created more than two decades ago by French physicist Bruno Berge. It focuses the camera with a liquid lens by changing the liquid in the lens. The liquid can be a combination of oil and water which changes in shape when charged.

Most likely the reason why Huawei adopted this technology is due to the advantages it has over a digital camera or a motorized lens. Among them is the ability of the liquid lens to change focus quickly and accurately while remaining sharp. Next, it eliminates the need for moving parts and costs less to make. It also only occupies a small area, eliminating the need for a camera bump and lastly, it can achieve a pretty huge zoom range (which makes sense because this is definitely Huawei’s thing).

Huawei Liquid Lens Patent, One of the rumors says that this would be part of the Mate 30 pro camera system. #Huawei pic.twitter.com/vQ7KfzNdp0

Right now, the liquid lens technology is mostly used in industrial cameras but it is rather interesting how Huawei has managed to adopt this concept into smartphones. This makes me very excited to see what the Huawei Mate 30 series has to offer this year. What about you? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


ASUS ROG Nomad Backpack hands-on video

The ASUS ROG Nomad backpack is designed for gamers who travels often for RM389. It's lightweight, , water resistant, rugged and quite bulky looking thanks to its tough material pad protector on the back and bottom. It can carry a 17-inch laptop and other gadgets easily due to the huge space inside. Check out our hands-on video of what else is inside the backpack!


Huawei Mate 30 Pro may have up to five sensors on the notch

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro rumour mill has been going on for a while now, and this in latest one, someone from Weibo has leaked an alleged photo of the upcoming flagship's front display. According to the source, it seems that the company has still no intention of hiding the notch at all.

We don't really know what is the size of the curved OLED display but the notch on the Mate 30 Pro still looks more or less the same as the predecessor. There are also five hole cutouts and that's a lot, we can safely assume that there will be a front camera and a 3D face unlock sensor, but we don't know about the three remaining ones. Perhaps a secondary wide-angle selfie lens as well as an Augmented Reality sensor? Or a Time of Flight sensor? Only time will tell.

As for the other tech specs, we already wrote before about the flagship having a quad rear camera module in a circular formation. On top of that, a new Kirin 990 chipset should be integrated within, with at least 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, perhaps Android Q out of the box, 40W Super Charging Technology, and 5G connectivity.

The new Huawei Mate 30 series should appear in October as per tradition. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 Pro now available for as low as RM1268 through Celcom

More promos have been announced by Celcom, with the latest one offering a free Huawei Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro for just RM1268. Customers will be able to get this deal when they sign up for the Celcom Platinum Plus postpaid plan.

Originally priced at RM2799 and RM3899, respectively, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are two of Huawei's current flagship devices. Depending on the plan you sign up for, you get to purchase them at different prices. As a bonus, you will also get additional freebies, a 1-year extended warranty, and 1-month screen crack protection.

However, there are a few caveats. First, signing up for the related plans will tie you down to a 24-month contract. You'll also have to an upfront fee for the device first, which is gradually returned to you in the form of billing rebates. We've included more details below:

If you can't afford the upfront fee, you can go with the EasyPhone Rent or EasyPhone Own plans. As the name suggests, these allow you to rent or own the phone, through instalments. For the Mate 30, you're looking at as low as RM15/month to rent or RM28/month to own it. As for the Mate 30 Pro, it'll cost you an additional RM72/month and RM94/month to rent or own it.

It may be a little confusing so make sure to check the details first. Also, note that the EasyPhone plans are only applicable if you apply for auto-billing through Maybank, Citibank or CIMB Bank credit cards. It's also not applicable to existing Celcom customers.

Shopping for a new phone this holiday season? Let us know on our Facebook page if this promo tickles your fancy. Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for other tech news.


Huawei Mate 30 Pro spotted in public testing network calls

In just a few hours ago, there was supposed to be a leaked shot about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro appearing in the wild somewhere in China, but it's now no longer accessible to the Twitter post. But what appears online stays online (forever) and we might have our very first look at the upcoming Huawei flagship.

Upon a closer look, we can see that there are four Huawei devices in total - two of which are the Mate 20 X and the other two with a rather thick protective casing. It looks like they are in some sort of call test in an underground train which makes sense, and the "Mate 30 Pro" has a wide notch too which is probably housing a Face Recognition sensor, a front camera and others, which matches our previous rumoured post of having five types of sensors.

Besides that, the Mate 30 Pro is also rumoured to carry a new Kirin 985 chipset, 4200mAh battery with 55W charging technology and 5G connectivity. Too bad we can't really the back of the phone but there will be more rumoured and leaked news so until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design with Kirin 990 5G and leather back announced for about RM9710

As usual with their latest Huawei Mate 30 series, Huawei have also announced their Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design in black and red premium leather. Offering nearly identical tech specs and features with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design comes with a Kirin 990 5G chipset, 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage more for 2095 euros (~RM9710).

While the Mate 30 Pro only offered 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, all the other tech specs on the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design are the same including IP68 water and dust resistance, quad LEICA rear cameras with 40MP (SuperSensing Wide, OIS) + 40MP (Ultra-Wide Cine, the Mate 30 uses 16MP) + 8MP (telephoto, OIS) + a 3D Depth Sensing camera. It looks like this year there is a notch with a 32MP front camera and depth sensor.

All the other camera features such as bokeh mode for 4K video recording, the SuperSensing Cine camera's large 1/1.54 light sensor and an ISO up to 512000 are there. However, on top of the premium leather backside, the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design smartphone also offers a premium leather case, with a leather strap that slides up to become a stand.

Overall, the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is fully future proofed even for the era of 5G in the years to come, so if you have the money and like the design then 2095 euros (~RM9710) hardly seems like a lot. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details, but euro prices have generally been higher than Malaysian prices so if it does come into Malaysia we expect that price tag to go down. So, would you buy the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 leaked to have a 6.71 inch display and quad camera setup

Now imagine an extra camera on there with the LED flash in the middle

Now that the Huawei P30 hype is over and done with, we can now start talking about Huawei’s next flagship, the Huawei Mate 30. We’ve only heard during the P30 launch that the device is definitely in the works and now early leaks of the device has started to emerge and it sounds pretty impressive.

The Huawei Mate 30 has been speculated to come with the same square setup on the rear as before with primary, super-wide-angle, telephoto, and Time-of-Flight sensors. The LED flash which used to be on the top right will be moved to the middle of the setup. Previously, there were leaks of a Huawei Mate 30 Pro render which did mention that the device may be released with 5 sensors but I guess its 4 sensors and the LED flash instead.

In addition, we may be seeing a larger OLED display on this year’s Mate 30. Manufactured by BOE, the display may be a whopping 6.71 inches. Tech specs for the device have been speculated to be the next-gen Kirin 985 paired with a custom 5G modem. However, that may not be likely as there has not been a skipped Kirin chipset for the past 2 years so we may be looking at a Kirin 990 instead. Besides that, the device may be powered by a 4200mAh battery capacity with 55W SuperCharge Technology.

Last year, the Huawei Mate 20 was released last October so we may be seeing the same pattern this year and we may be seeing more leaks throughout the months of summer. While waiting for the official launch, make sure you take these articles with a bucketload of salt. Do you think the Huawei Mate 30 would make more of a bang than the Huawei P30 did? Make sure to keep checking TechNave.com for more Huawei Mate 30 leaks, news and updates!


Huawei Mate 30 may have dual 40MP sensors with SuperSensing feature for better photos in darker environments

We’re still about 2 months away from the Huawei Mate 30’s release but already a flood of leaks and speculations have cropped up about the much anticipated device. The latest leak is from Twitter leaker @RODENT950 who claims that the vanilla variant of the device may feature a 40MP + 40MP + 8MP triple camera setup in a square arrangement, similar to the Huawei Mate 20 series. This time, the rumour is a little different than the last.

The main 40MP sensor may come with a large aperture at f/1.6 or f/1.4 coupled with Huawei’s RYYB pixel layout. The rumoured Cine lens feature can be found on this sensor as well. The secondary 40MP sensor may be the ultra-wide angle sensor. The field of view for this lens may be a 120 degrees with a 1/1.7” size. Meanwhile, the 8MP sensor might just be the telephoto lens with 5x zoom, similar to the Huawei P30 Pro.

I told you a few rumors about Mate 30 pro camera, IMO this is more possible.40MP 1/1.5" sensor with f/1.6 - f/1.4 aparture, RYYB pixel layout and Cine lens features when taking video. 40MP 1/1.7" 120° ultrawide lens with cine lens features.8MP tele 5X zoom#HuaweiMate30Pro pic.twitter.com/ac3ODQnqVV

In addition, the camera may be fitted with Huawei’s rumoured SuperSensing feature. Huawei had earlier applied for a trademark to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and the UK Intellectual Property Office referring to the SuperSensing Camera. The SuperSensing feature works by having the Image Signal Processor (ISP) and the Kirin 980 SoC work together to capture 40% more light. The result? Better photos in even less lit environments.

Besides that, Huawei may be ditching the Corning Gorilla Glass for their very own Huawei Air Glass. The name was also trademarked today and mentions that it works as “covers for smartphones; cases for smartphones; Protective glasses; covers for tablet computers; protective films adapted for smartphones; Stands adapted for mobile phones.” Right now, the only tech specs we've heard about the Huawei Mate 30 is the Kirin 985 chipset with 5G, CMOS sensor, 90Hz display, fast charging of 55W as well as a 10W reverse wireless charging. So, what do you think of these rumours? Does the Huawei Mate 30 series sound enticing already? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 promos teases air gestures, may feature 7680fps slow-mo

We’re literally a day away from the Huawei Mate 30 series launch! Huawei got ahead of themselves and posted 3 new teasers for the device, showing off the expected virtual haptic feedback volume control, air gestures and an apparently fast wireless charging.

The first video shows that the device may not come with any physical buttons on the side due to the extremely curved display. The buttons may be pressure sensitive buttons which still give feedback, similar to pressing a physical button.

The next one hints at a feature that we thought would be only on the Google Pixel 4 - air gestures. It is likely that not only facial recognition is the reason why the device might still ship with a thick notch but also sensors to detect gestures. Pretty cool. The final promo highlights its upcoming 27W fast wireless charging.

In addition, a leaked photo of a stand that may be used when the smartphone is displayed has emerged online. The photo shows off the specs as well as some features of the device. The already beefy camera may feature a whopping 7680fps slow-mo video recording, 8 times slower than the best devices out there!

Besides that, some leaked photos of the device also appeared online where the vanilla Mate 30 may be equipped with a flat panel and a narrower notch. Meanwhile, the Pro variant may come with a more extreme curve on the sides as well as a wider notch. In the photos, the device can be seen in Black, Green, Silver and Purple.

It has been rumoured that the device may come with beefy tech specs and some interesting features such as a quad camera setup in a circular module. The device will be launching on the 19th of September in Munich. Are you excited? Keep up with the latest Huawei rumours and news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 renders show new X setup for its rear quad cameras

A few days ago, we reported the circular setup for the Huawei Mate 30 smartphone. The cameras were placed on the sides, top and bottom of the setup with the LED flash right below the bottom lens. Now a new render has emerged showing the same circular setup but the lenses are now arranged in an X.

The LED flash has been moved to the bottom right of the X setup while the lenses are placed on the other 3 points of the X as well as the middle which we can assume is the main sensor. Not a lot information on the Huawei Mate 30 such as tech specs and features have been released. However, according to reports, the device may be powered by the Kirin 985 chipset and the Barong 5000 5G chip. It is also rumoured that the device may feature a 90Hz AMOLED display. As for its camera, we can expect to see a similar setup to the Huawei P30 Pro with 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom.

Mate 30 pro based on leaksCamera designs is like Porsche 911GT3 RS front light design, remind me to Lumia phone #HuaweiMate30Pro pic.twitter.com/eWgAEzm1uV

Make sure to inhale this article with an extra load of salt as no official announcements have been done by Huawei thus far. We’re still a ways away from the official release but we’ll be keeping you updated with any rumours and leaks in regards to the device. Now that things are looking a little better for Huawei, would you be buying this device? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 30 series, Matebook 13, Watch GT 2 and more available in Malaysia from 15 November 2019

Initially, when the Huawei Mate 30 series was first available in Malaysia it was only available to only customers who have owned the previous generation Huawei Mate devices. With that said, Huawei has recently announced that their Huawei Mate 30 series, as well as the Huawei Matebook 13, Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro, Huawei Watch GT2, Huawei FreeBuds 3 and the Huawei X Gentle Monster Eyewear will be officially available in Malaysia from 15 November 2019 onwards.

In terms of the pricing, the Huawei Mate 30 series which includes the Huawei Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro is currently priced at RM2799 and RM3899 respectively. Those who purchase any of these devices will be eligible for free gifts such as the Huawei SuperCharge Car Charger along with 1-year Huawei Care.

The Huawei Matebook 13, on the other hand, is priced at RM3599 and RM4399 for the Intel Core i5 and the Intel Core i7 variant respectively. Other than the processor, the laptop is equipped with Nvidia’s GeForce MX 250 graphics card as well. Customers who purchase the laptop get a Huawei Backpack as well as a Bluetooth mouse for absolutely free.

Next on the list comes the Huawei Watch GT 2, which is a smartwatch that is capable of lasting up to or even more than two weeks on a single charge. Not only that, but it is also able to monitor the heart rate of the user thanks to the heart rate monitoring sensor fitted on the underside of the watch. As for the pricing, the Watch GT 2 starts from RM799, while the variant with the leather watch strap comes from RM899 onwards.

In a collaboration between Huawei and Gentle Monster, they are also offering a pair of smart glasses that allows the user to listen to music, answer calls and more with a touch of a button. Pricing-wise, the smart glasses are available for RM1599 at all selected Huawei Concept Stores nationwide.

Last but not least, the Huawei FreeBuds 3, as well as the WiFi Q2 Pro router, is also available for purchase from 15 November 2019 from RM729 and RM499 respectively. But that’s not all, those who purchase the router will get an additional WiFi receiver worth RM169.

Stores that offer the Huawei X Gentle Monster Smart Glasses

Would you be interested in getting any of the Huawei devices mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 series may support 25W fast wireless charging

As the next anticipated flagship from Huawei, the Huawei Mate 30 series has had many, many rumours surrounding it. The latest one speculates that the upcoming device may feature 25W fast charging support, which is honestly impressive. If true, this puts Huawei’s fast charging ahead of Xiaomi’s 20W fast wireless charger.

However, it has been reported that a 30W fast charger has passed through the FCC yesterday - 5W more than the rumour above mentioned. Unfortunately, the charger couldn’t meet  the requirement for a 30W output and the application wasn’t fully approved. Huawei may have been hoping to have a 30W fast charger ready for the Mate 30 series or just settle with 25W. Either way, this puts Huawei ahead of other competitors when it comes to wireless fast charging.

Other than that, a brand new leak of a case for the Mate 30 Pro series has also emerged, matching previous leaks. It shows a circular module on the back with a long cutout on the top left for sensors and speakers. On the bottom is a cutout for the USB-C and on top are two holes for the IR blaster and mic. The camera for the Mate 30 series has been sounding extremely interesting with Cinelens as well as a rumour that the lenses may be "Liquid Lenses". Of course, we can expect better low light photos with the smartphone as well.

If all these rumours about the Huawei Mate 30 series is true, this could shape up to be an extremely scary rival against the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series. What do you think? Keep up with the latest Huawei news and leaks on TechNave.com!


ASUS ROG Nomad Backpack review - A gaming backpack worth investing in

Surprised to see this kind of review? Believe me, I was surprised myself but it could prove to be quite useful for the gamer on the move. Anyway, the ASUS ROG Nomad II backpack (there are actually two types but both aren't so different, more on the specifications below) is designed for gamers who travel often. Priced at RM389 it is lightweight, water resistant, rugged and quite bulky looking thanks to its tough pad protectors on the back and bottom. It can carry a 17-inch laptop and other gadgets easily and safely due to the huge space inside. So if this is something you're looking for to carry your huge gaming laptop, read below to find out more about it.

The backpack looks like a regular backpack, except that it's more cool looking with an ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) logo visible. The rubber padding on the back looks good and assures that it will protect the items inside, and it's tough as well, same goes to the bottom of the backpack. There's also a detacheable key ring on the left strap, and a phone pocket on the right strap, with two extra clips for the waist and chest for extra security.

The padding which is made of ballistic nylon

Here are the ASUS ROG Nomad II specifications:

One main feature of the backpack includes the four different types of compartments in it; firstly, the biggest one that can fit in a 17-inch laptop, the second compartment is where users can put all their accessories such as a gaming mouse, hard drive, a keyboard, battery adapter, and even a gaming headset, then the third compartment where the protective padding allows the user to put the more fragile devices or items. Lastly, there is a compartment surprisingly hidden at the front. This is actually quite questionable because I'm not sure if there's anything you want to put in there, maybe your wallet? But it's too much of a hassle to get it.

This is where you put in the 17-inch laptop

The second compartment, even has the signs for putting the accessories

The third compartment where the protection padding is

The hidden fourth compartment, no zipper but it has magnets to close itself

This handle is another main feature too, the materials are solid and gives a good grip. Usually, bag handles are placed on the top of the bag but this one is placed at the side. I'm not sure if it will tear easily due to the pressure from the amount of things you put it, but by the looks of it, it does seem strong enough.

So how utilizable is the backpack? Very good, the spaces inside are more than enough for your electronic devices. In fact, even if you don't have a 17-inch gaming laptop, the backpack is ideal for going on a short getaway with your devices and clothing in it. Below are the things that I've tried putting inside without the clothes.

The bunch of devices and accessories before putting inside the backpack

My 14-inch Lenovo E440 laptop slipping in easily, plenty of spaces left lol

My laptop, Logitech K380 keyboard, ASUS ROG Strix gaming headset, USB audio station, and Lenovo laptop battery adapter

My Logitech mouse,  Nintendo 2DS, and cables

Even the 5.2-inch Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) can't get in

A hole for the 3.5mm headphone jack wire to go through, but it's useless if your device is more than 5-inches

Although you can put a lot of things inside the backpack, carrying it could be another problem. The Nomad II is already 1800g,  plus without my clothing and only the devices that I've put inside, it weighs a bit heavily around 5kg more or less and it could prove to be a problem for people who are lacking some back muscles. As for me, I had no problem carrying it around and it feels secure especially with the two extra clips tied around my waist and chest.

For a RM389 backpack, I think it's a good investment for pro-gamers who go around regularly with their gaming equipment and even for people who aren't one (me). Bringing it out to tracking, camping, and other outdoor activities is great especially with the ballistic nylon rubber protecting the easier to break things you put inside. The fact that it is also water resistant is a big plus. However, the phone pocket design and the hidden front compartment is kind of useless, and the position of the backpack handle is questionable, but that still remains to be seen in the long term.

So that's what we think, do you know anyone who has one? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com!

*TechNave.com would like to thank ASUS for providing us with the ASUS ROG Nomad II backpack for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Huawei Mate 30 series official price release in China, starting from ~RM2351

Usually, smartphone brands would announce the price for their latest flagship at the end of an event, but it's a different story for Huawei as they aren't clear yet from the Google service issue. However, a Vmall online store from China has released the price tags today and this could a clue for us.

According to their website, there will be two memory variants for the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro each. For the vanilla, it would be the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB versions, whereas the pro will have an 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB version. For the price tags, the list said 3999 Yuan, 4299 Yuan, 5799 Yuan, and 6299 Yuan respectively.

For a rough estimation of our local price, the direct conversion would look like this:

Another interesting thing to note is that the website confirms that the Mate 30 series are running on EMUI 10 OS, which matched the tech spec sheet in the Huawei Global website showing the same thing with an extra (Based on Android 10) remark.

We are still waiting for an official statement from Huawei Malaysia if they have made up their minds on the operating system, as well as the price tag and availability. So do stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 series unveiled with two 40MP cams, 27W wireless charging, Kirin 990, and more starting from ~RM3703

[Update]: Huawei has announced that the Huawei Mate 30, as well as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is priced at 799Euro(~RM3703) and 1099Euro(~RM5093). While the Mate 30 5G, and the Porche Design Huawei Mate 30 RS will be priced at 1199Euro(~RM5557) and 2095Euro(~RM9710) respectively.

Today, the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro just got unveiled in Munich, Germany and true enough, most of the tech specs and features matched the rumours, such as the rather huge round rear camera design. But anyway, without further ado - here's everything you need to know about the latest Mate 30 series.

Starting with the design, the Mate 30 series does sport a new Horizon OLED display and it's extremely curved to the side. The curved edge is 88-degrees and it even allows users to utilize the Side-Touch interaction for gaming (like AirTriggers) and control the volume as well. If you don't feel like touching the display, there's an AI gesture control feature that lets you swipe through the air and take screenshots with hand gestures.

On top of that, the display also features an Acoustic Display Technology to emit the sounds, as well as a 3D Face Unlock and an In-Screen Fingerprint sensor. Oh, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro displays measure 6.53-inches and 6.62-inches respectively.

Available in black, emerald green, cosmic purple and space silver along with vegan leather orange and forest green, the Mate 30 Pro has an IP68 water and dust resistance as expected. The other expected feature is the 7nm Kirin 990 chipset, a 'Da Vinci Neural Processing Unit (a large dual-NPU + tiny NPU cores), Mali-G76 GPU and GPU Turbo 3.0, as well as 8GB of RAM with two storage variants - 128GB and 256GB. 5G connectivity is supported as well and it can support 4K video calling.

Of course, the highlight feature is the quad-rear camera with Leica lens. Only the Mate 30 Pro packs a 40MP (SuperSensing Wide, OIS) + 40MP (Ultra-Wide Cine, the Mate 30 uses 16MP) + 8MP (telephoto, OIS) + a 3D Depth Sensing camera. Both of the 40MP sensors have an ultra-wide lens already and the telephoto lens can zoom up to 30x (digital), 45x (hybrid) and 3x (optical). The Mate 30 Pro's front-facing camera is using a 32MP sensor, whereas the other one is 24MP.

Continuing on the camera features, the bokeh mode is applicable for the front camera as well as for video recording (up to 4K and also 4K Ultra-Wide angle low light timelapse). You can also expect the camera to take some extreme low-light photography, thanks to the SuperSensing Cine camera's large 1/1.54 light sensor and an ISO up to 512000. But that's not all, the 'cinematic' sensor is capable of shooting slow-motion videos at - 7680FPS! We think that this is due to the help of software boosting it up as well.

Another standout feature is the improvement of battery performance. Packing 4200mAh and 4500mAh respectively, the SuperCharge speed is 40W and that's super fast. If you want to go wireless charging, it has been improved up to 27W and the charging capabilities are certified by TÜV Rheinland so there's nothing to worry about safety-wise. The reverse wireless charging is also present but they didn't say anything about the charging speed.

We aren't sure what Malaysia release date Huawei Malaysia will announce them but we are keeping an eye on that. Until then, stay tuned for more official Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 series will be launched on 19 September 2019 in Germany

Huawei has recently tweeted on their Twitter account that the Huawei Mate 30 series will be launching on the 19 September 2019 in Munich, Germany. Based on previous reports, the upcoming Mate series will be the first series from Huawei to come equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset as well as a quad LEICA lens camera setup and more.

The new smartphones that come equipped with the new chipset will be able to record up to 4K resolution, at 60 frames per second. Not only that, there is a very high chance that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with up to a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wireless fast charging.

Did you get it right? The countdown to #HuaweiMate30 starts now!We're going full circle in Munich on 19.09.2019.Join us live: https://t.co/9ugi5gG9ci#RethinkPossibilities pic.twitter.com/etRYjrBVEC

Unfortunately, the Huawei Mate 30 series will not come with Google apps and services pre-installed according to a statement by Reuters.com. With that said, there is a possibility that we could install the services by ourselves but we have to confirm it. Head over to Huawei's official website, if you want to find out more about the launch. Are you excited for the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 30 teaser videos posted, hints at better camera and charging

2 videos were shared by Huawei today in regards to their upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series devices. The hype for the devices is definitely real as the Kirin 990 and the Kirin 990 5G were unveiled recently at IFA.

“Rethink possibilities” is the tagline the company went with for the Mate 30 series. The first video shows a series of pictures which might be features we can expect on the upcoming device. The camera lens at the end mentioned 20-25mm focal lengths but it is likely it is just for aesthetic purposes instead of it being the real thing (or is it?).

The second video was more straightforward, hinting at possibly a slow-mo camera, faster charging, better low light photography and better connectivity. Based on leaks, the smartphone looks to be a very solid device. However, there is still the issue of it not being able to utilize Google services. Let’s hope Huawei would have a solution for that during the smartphone’s launch.

The Huawei Mate 30 series is slated to launch on the 19th of September but no Malaysia release date has been mentioned. Would you still be getting the Huawei Mate 30 series? Keep up with the latest Huawei news and updates on TechNave.com!


Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G Malaysia release: Free Sound X speaker and app services, priced at RM4299

We have been waiting for a long time about the announcement of the Huawei Mate 40 series. Finally, Huawei Malaysia just confirmed that only the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G will arrive here on 12 December 2020 (10.08 AM, weird timing) for the price of RM4299.

According to the website, the flagship phone will come with gifts bundled together that are worth up to RM3300. The gifts include a Huawei Sound X speaker worth RM1299 and customers can redeem it from the Member Center on 18 to 20 December 2020. On top of that, Huawei Malaysia will also offer several app services for free such as Huawei Video and Dim Sum VIP subscription (1 month and 3 months) free access, free 50GB Cloud Storage for a year, as well as for Huawei Book, Huawei Pay, Member Center rewards, AppGallery rewards and a Christmas Bundle.

To refresh your memory, the Mate 40 Pro 5G features a Kirin 9000 chipset, 50MP triple rear camera module, 4400mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless Huawei SuperCharge technology and more. You should also be aware that it still lacks Google Mobile Services, but the AppGallery has added a lot of missing apps since last year so make sure you check with them on app availability first.

Would you get your hands on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro? Let us know in the comments below and if you want to know more about the sale, you can visit the link here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G listed on Lazada. Launch happening extremely soon?

It seems that the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G has recently been spotted on Lazada, and it seems to come with a placeholder price of RM9999. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date and local price, it does inform us that the aforementioned smartphone will most likely be unveiled within a few weeks.

For those who are not familiar with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G, it is expected to come equipped with the latest HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset, 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 6.5-inch 90Hz refresh rate display, as well as a 4400mAh internal battery that supports up to 66W SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging. Camera-wise, it has a 50MP + 20MP + 12MP + Laser Camera while the front has a 13MP + 3D depth sensor.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei Mate 40 Pro series as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro - Halo Camera and 66W SuperCharge |TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

After a year, Huawei have launched the Mate 40 Pro with the world’s fastest charging technology which is the 66W SuperCharge and also 50W wireless charging technology with a 4400mAh battery capacity.

Besides that, it features an 88-degree dual curve screen with a 6.76-inch Full HD+ OLED display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, this device sports a 13MP front camera and a 3D depth-sensing camera at the pill-shaped cutout on the top left screen.

On the other hand, there is a ‘Halo’ design at the back which is the camera setup. It features an Ultra Vision 50MP (main camera) + 20MP (ultra-wide lens) + 12MP (telephoto lens). By comparison with the Mate 30, the design of the Mate 40 Pro is more neat and clean.

Lastly, check out the Mate 40 Pro unboxing video, be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro price and specs leaked

As Huawei gears up for the launch of the Mate 40 series on 5 September 2020, the leaks continue to appear. We have already seen renders of the phone, while the supposed tech specs and prices were also leaked last month. However, a reliable source has now leaked another set of tech specs and prices that have some differences.

According to Gizmochina (via RODENT950), the Mate 40 will come with a 6.67-inch curved display with 90Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, while the Mate 40 Pro will come with 90Hz refresh rate Huawei opt for a waterfall display instead. In terms of tech specs, the Mate 40 Pro will also have a Kirin 9000 chipset, up to 5000mAh battery, and a pill-shape cutout for the front cameras that support 3D face unlocking.

Ocean:6.67" curved lg display 90hz50+20 UW+8 tele+L-AFNoah:Waterfall lg/boe display 90hz Kirin9000 50 w liquid lens tech+80 UW Cine+periscope+tof Battery capacities4300, 4600 & 5000 mAh Pill hole w 3D face id

Mate 40 pro prices in Yuan (alleged)128gt: 5999 yuan256gt: 6499 yuan512gt: 7399 yuan

In terms of cameras, the Mate 40 will have a 50MP main camera, 20MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens. The Mate 40 Pro is similar but has a 50MP main camera with "liquid lens tech", an 80MP ultrawide cine camera, a periscope camera, and a ToF sensor. In regards to the so-called liquid lens, it's a technology where the sensor is supposed to be used for both the autofocus and stabilisation systems.

As you can see, RODENT950 also mentioned prices for the Mate 40 Pro that is about ~RM 3609/3910/4451 for 128/256/512 GB but take those with a grain of salt. These are cheaper than the previously leaked prices, but would you be interested in buying them? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the Mate 40 series.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ render design and retail box leaked online, 12GB + 256GB variant confirmed

The Huawei Mate 40 series is coming real soon this Thursday (22 October) and leaks are bound to make an appearance before that happens. In this latest leak, someone has already leaked the Mate 40 Pro+ retail box and image renders of how the phone could look like. From the retail box, we can see that the phone will definitely have a 12GB of RAM and 256GB ROM. The rear camera design has been a mysterious one, showcasing many versions such as the intriguing O ring design featuring four cameras. There's also now a new render image showing an octagon shape with all the camera sensors and LED flash which looks cool. If the renders are to be believed, then we would be seeing a new aqua-cyan model for this series.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro + (NOP-AN00) retail box live images12GB RAM and 256GB storage#HuaweiMate40ProPlus #Huawei #Mate40ProPlus #HuaweiMate40Series #Mate40Series pic.twitter.com/0mIFa7Egpb

يقال أحد الكاميرات الخلفية الستة بتكون مخصصة لتسجيل الفيديو فقط.#HUAWEIMate40Series pic.twitter.com/YG3LikFBr3

In terms of rumoured tech specs, the Mate 40 series is said to be packing a Kirin 9000 chipset and a 6.76-inch OLED display with an unspecified refresh rate. For the rear camera module, there could be a 50MP + 20MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (telephoto) and an unknown camera which could be a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor, whereas the dual front camera might consist of a 13MP + 3D sensor. Lastly, there could be a 4400mAh battery pack with 65W fast charging technology.

What do you think of the render image designs? Are you looking forward to it? Stay tuned for more trending gadget tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro scores 136 points on DxOMark camera test performance

As usual, whenever a new Huawei phone series is announced, DxOMark would always have the camera review on the next day before anyone else. And not surprisingly, the Mate 40 Pro is placed the first rank on the camera chart for the rear and front camera.

According to DxOMark's conclusion, they are impressed with the Mate 40 Pro's camera performance in a low-light environment particularly the wide dynamic range. For indoors and outdoors condition, the texture is quite clear and has lowered the number of noises in an image, this also includes on the phone's telephoto zooming capability. Video recording is also quite accurate in white balance and colour rendering, as well as stabilization mode. You can check out the images they took below.

On the other hand, the Mate 40 Pro is not without faults. On the cons, they noted that the ultrawide camera has quite a narrow field view and the telephoto zoom images are often out of focus. The video recording performance also encountered some problems, such as getting slight underexposure, variation in sharpness between frames, and occasional colour quantization (which means colour representation in the real world and digitally) and ghosting artefacts.

I don't know about you, but I think that some of the pros and cons contradict each other. But what do you think of the photo samples? Let us know in the comments below and if you wanna read more details about their camera test, head over here to check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 2 Strix Edition Malaysia release: SD855+ and 120Hz display at price of RM2499

ASUS Malaysia has officially confirmed that the ASUS ROG Phone 2 Strix Edition will be available in Malaysia, and it will be priced at RM2499. In terms of the availability date, you can get your hands on the aforementioned smartphone very soon.

In terms of the tech specs, the ROG Phone 2 Strix Edition comes equipped with largely the same hardware and feature as the base model such as a 6.59-inch 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ and a 6000mAh internal battery which supports 30W ROG HyperCharge technology. The only difference is the fact that the Strix Edition comes with an 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, instead of 12GB RAM and up to 1TB ROM.

Camera-wise, it comes with a 48MP + 13MP rear camera as well as a 24MP front-facing selfie camera. Would you be interested in getting the ASUS ROG Phone 2 Strix Edition? Let us know on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide updates such as the Malaysia release date of the smartphone in question.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro takes first place on AnTuTu October 2020 scoring chart

Although the Huawei Mate 40 series has already been revealed for quite some time, there are still no words on when it would launch globally. While we wait for the company's consideration, their latest Kirin 9000 chipset which they claimed to be the most powerful one to date just got a new AnTuTu score, scoring 685,339 points at first rank.

In addition to that, reports say that the Mate 40 Pro can still score higher with performance mode switched on over 720,000 points. However, we have to keep in mind that the latest AnTuTu score chart in October is solely based in China. This is because looking at the rest of the entries, the iQOO 5 series, Redmi K30S and others aren't released globally.

Still, it's an impressive feat as the Kirin 9000 scored slightly higher than the Snapdragon 865 chipset, accompanied by 12GB + 256GB memory capacity. It's a natural cycle for a new high-end chipset to take over one another every season. On top of that, AnTuTu also released the best mid-range tier phones as well with Redmi 10X Pro 5G scoring 398,483 points. The phone is featuring a Dimensity 820 chipset and 8GB + 128GB memory capacity.

The Kirin 9000 chipset will get to enjoy the top spot for now, until Qualcomm announces the upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset in December. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 Pro to come with curved screen display based on leak

Based on an image of a screen protector that was spotted on weibo, it seems that the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro will most likely come equipped with a curved screen display. Other than that, our source has also mentioned that the device will come with an in-display selfie camera and have a double hole-punch notch towards the top left of the display.

Other than that, not much is exactly known in regards to the device other than it is expected to come with the new HiSilicon Kirin 1020 chipset, larger battery, better camera, and more. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro for now. With that said, we can expect Huawei to provide more info when the device is unveiled somewhere around September or October 2020.

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


Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ to have ceramic body

The news on the Mate 40 series have been pretty mixed. While there were talks of it being delayed to 2021, other sources claim that Huawei may launch it in mid-October. A recent leak of what could be the Mate 40 Pro was spotted too, and now we have some more news on what variants would be available.

According to @RODENT950, the Mate 40 series is expected to launch with a total of four variants. Specifically, there will be the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro +, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Design. During the launch of the new Mate series, the company is also expected to unveil the Kirin 9000 chipset, a Porsche edition of the Watch GT 2, a new Freebuds Studio headphone, and updates of its HarmonyOS.

what to expect in the next Mate series launch.4 Mate series phonesMate 40/pro/ pro+/ RS Porsche DesignNew SoC Kirin 9000New watchHuawei Watch GT 2 Porsche DesignNew over ear headphonesFreebuds Studio. SoftwareEMUI 11 HongMengOS 2.0 for Watches (china)#Huawei

Previously, it was rumoured that the Mate 40 Pro+ will feature a new Leica quad-camera setup. It should have a 50MP main camera, along with a periscope lens with 55x digital zoom, a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a new movie cine lens. Besides that, it's expected to have a pill-shaped cutout on the display for its two cameras.

With that said, what do you think about a phone with a ceramic body? Is that something you would like? Let us know in the comment section below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the Mate 40 series.


Huawei Mate 40 hinted to come with 120Hz display based on leaks

Based on an image posted by @DSCCRoss in reply to @UniverseIce on Twitter, it seems that the Huawei Mate 40 will most likely come with a 120Hz display. While not much is known in regards to the tech specs of the device, we do know that it will most likely come equipped with a 5nm process chipset and a 9P Freeform lens technology.

Other than what was mentioned, there is no official information on the exact tech specs, release date and pricing for now. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide a statement on the leaks.

Here is our list of 120Hz phones for 2020. Are we missing any? pic.twitter.com/Kr0UotSCNC

Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, and local pricing for now. What are your thoughts on the Huawei Mate 40 coming equipped with a 120Hz display? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate 40 series could be using Kirin 1000 instead of 1020 chipset

We often caution you to take rumours with a grain of salt and there's a good reason for that. Take the Huawei Mate 40 series, for example. A few weeks ago, it was suggested that the device could come with a Kirin 1020 chipset. But the latest rumour claims that it'll be equipped with the Kirin 1000 chipset instead.

According to Teme, the Mate 40 series will be using Kirin 1000 chipsets manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). It'll be based on a 5nm manufacturing process, so it should deliver some impressive performance gains. Also, it'll provide built-in 5G connectivity, along with other unannounced features.

Mate 40 series use 5nm K1000 soc manufactured by TSMC.Samsung also started to build 5nm production lines.

Interestingly enough, some people are suggesting that there was never a Kirin 1020. The code number of flagship Kirin chipsets are always in increments of 10, so an upgrade from the Kirin 990 to the new Kirin 1000 makes sense. However, do note that brands and manufacturers skip numbers have skipped numbers before so it wouldn't be unusual if they decided to do so.

Of course, we'd also like to remind you that this is just a rumour and we can't confirm the exact chipset that Huawei intends to use. But one thing we're sure is that the Mate 40 series is likely going to have an impressive set of features. Having said that, would you be interested in getting the device? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for future updates on this.