Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 Malaysia pre-order: coming in Olive Green & priced at RM4399

From Huawei Malaysia's livestream event today, they definitely went all out with a few products. Today, the company launched another new member of the MatePad series - the MatePad Pro 12.6 with the latest HarmonyOS 2. It is officially RM4399 and the pre-order has already begun until 21 July 2021.

Apparently, the new MatePad Pro 12.6 is available in Olive Green only and customers may make their pre-order at the official HUAWEI Store Online and participating HUAWEI Partner Stores such as Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store, Shopee HUAWEI Official Store and Senheng. Upon purchasing during the period, you can enjoy freebies up to RM 549.70* which includes a Huawei Classic Backpack, Huawei Video (1 month VIP access), 6 TVOD Pass as well as HUAWEI Cloud Storage (3 months access – 50GB).

Like other MatePads, the MatePad Pro can work with Huawei PCs and Huawei MateView for multi-screen collaboration that supports cross-device file dragging and transferring. It can also be used as a digital drawing sketch pad in Mirror mode and a monitor in Extend mode. The display measures 12.6-inches which is the biggest one in the lineup.

To add on, the tablet comes with an M-Pencil (2nd-Gen) and a new Smart Magnetic Keyboard features with 1.3mm key travel. It's also capable of wireless charging and supports Bluetooth and a magnetic cover. On the other hand, the MatePad 11 was also introduced and it's the company's first tablet to support a 120Hz refresh rate display. However, it's not available yet and will be launching in Malaysia quite soon.

Do you think this MatePad Pro is useful for you during FMCO? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro 2 5G allegedly certified by 3C, comes with 40W charging

Some rumours may not be very reliable, but official certifications guarantee that the device is real. For example, a Huawei 5G tablet was recently certified by China's 3C, so there's a chance it's coming soon. In fact, this could be the MatePad Pro 2.

According to Digital Chat Station, the model number WGR-AN19 was spotted before and should be the Huawei MatePad Pro 2 5G. This upcoming tablet is expected to come with the Kirin 9000 chipset. He also claimed that there will be two display options - a 12.2-inch Huaxing panel and a 12.6-inch Samsung panel with 120Hz refresh rate. On top of that, the tablet should match its predecessor's 40W fast-charging and 27W wireless charging.

For reference, last year's MatePad Pro 5G was introduced in China in late February, before launching here in April 2020. It featured a smaller 10.8-inch IPS display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. We assume that the new model would at least retain most of these specs, if not improve upon them.

Of course, we can't confirm anything and the 3C certification only shows the 40W fast-charging. Having said that, would you be interested in getting a high-end tablet like this in 2021? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Huawei MatePad Pro Malaysia release: 8GB + 256GB memory & 10K mAh battery, priced at RM3999

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Huawei MatePad Pro in the Malaysian market. First released in China just last week, the local MatePad Pro set costs RM3999 and will be available from 18 June onwards in Matte Grey, WiFi version.

The pre-order period has already begun from now until 17 June 2021 where consumers can do so on the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Experience Store, Lazada and Shopee. With every purchase made, each consumer will bring home complimentary gifts worth up to RM1747. The gifts include a Huawei M-Pencil (2nd Gen) stylus, Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Huawei Classic Backpack, 3 months 50GB Huawei Cloud Storage and a month Huawei Video VIP access.

On top of that, consumers will also stand a chance to win one unit of the MatePad Pro and one unit of the M Pencil with every pre-order. As every consumer is entitled to a "Buy and Win" contest, they just need to submit an entry for the lucky draw event by 17 June at 11:59 PM. To participate, you can follow the steps below:

There can only be one lucky winner and he or she will be announced on the Huawei Mobile MY Facebook on 21 June 2021, 2 PM. To refresh your memory, the MatePad Pro features a Kirin 9000E, 8GB + 256GB memory configuration, a 12.6-inch OLED FullVew Display, 10,050mAh battery and many more. You can check out the full tech specs here from our previous news coverage about the tablet.

Stay tuned for more trending local tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro Malaysia release: Kirin 990 and 10.8-inch display from the price of RM2399

Other than the Huawei P40 series, Huawei has also launched the Huawei MatePad Pro at the price of RM2399. Just like the Huawei P40 series, the tablet is available for pre-order starting from 3 April until 10 April 2020, and it will be shipped out to customers starting from 11 April 2020 onwards.

It is best to note that those who pre-ordered the MatePad Pro, will be eligible for free gifts such as the Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pen worth RM499 and RM299 respectively. After the pre-order duration, both the accessories mentioned will be sold separately at all Huawei official stores as well as partnering outlets.

As for the tech specs, the Huawei MatePad Pro comes equipped with Huawei’s very own HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, 10.8-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, and a 7250mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, the device comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera as well as an 8MP front-facing selfie camera.

In terms of the features, the MatePad Pro comes with 4 Harman/Kardon tuned speakers as well as 5 microphones for optimal noise reduction which can be useful when attending to calls. Other than that, it also comes with the Multi-screen Collaboration, Huawei App Multiplier, Multi Window, and many more.

On another note, they also unveiled the Watch GT2e in Malaysia starting at the price of RM599. In terms of the functionality, the smartwatch comes with largely the same features as the GT2 as well as 2-week battery life and it is able to detect up to 100 workout modes.

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad Pro in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro expected to come with Kirin 990 chipset and supports 40W charging

It seems that the Huawei MatePad Pro has been approved by 3C in China, and the listing for the aforementioned tablet includes various information such the model and charging speed. Based on the listing, it seems that there will be a WiFi-only variant, as well as a variant that allows it to connect to LTE networks.

Other than the fact that tablet supports the 40W Huawei SuperCharge technology, Kirin 990 chipset and up to 8GB of RAM, there is no much information in terms of the complete tech specs and pricing of the device. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as Huawei has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the MatePad Pro.

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad Pro as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates such as the Malaysia release date and local pricing, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro release: 5G support and App Multiplier from ~RM2941

Other than the Huawei Mate Xs, Huawei also unveiled the MatePad Pro starting from the price of 549 euros (~RM2941) and it comes with various features such as DCI-P3, 90% screen-to-body ratio and more. In terms of the availability date, the aforementioned tablet will be available starting from April 2020 onwards.

Tech spec-wise, the Huawei MatePad Pro comes equipped with a Kirin 990 5G, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 10.8-inch display and the battery supports 40W Wired SuperCharge as well as 27W Wireless SuperCharge.

Huawei also mentioned that they have recently developed a feature called App Multiplier, which allows the user to seamlessly interact with two applications at once. Other than that, there are several accessories that were mentioned alongside the MatePad Pro such as the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, M-Pencil and more.

As of now, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the Huawei MatePad Pro. Would you be interested in getting any of the products mentioned during the launch? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro release: Kirin 9000E chipset, 10050mAh battery, up to 12.6-inch display from ~RM3230

Other than the Huawei Watch 3 series, Huawei also unveiled the Huawei MatePad Pro starting from the price of RMB4999 (~RM3230) while the 5G capable variant is priced at RMB7999 (~RM5169). Not only that, but Huawei also mentioned that they have revealed a new and improved M-Pencil priced at RMB599 (~RM387) that is a lot more rounded, and the nib is coated in platinum which provides better performance and durability.

In terms of the tech specs, the tablet is equipped with the Kirin 9000E chipset, 12.6-inch 90% screen-to-body ratio display, up to 256GB of ROM, and a huge 10050mAh internal battery. The tablet also comes with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP sensor, as well as a wide-angle sensor and depth sensor.

Other than that, the tablet comes with powerful speakers located around the corners of the tablet that provides an immersive hearing experience regardless of where the tablet is placed. Since it’s running on HarmonyOS, it’ll have access to the majority of the apps found on the Huawei AppGallery.

Furthermore, downloading those apps is going to be a breeze because the tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6+. Other than that, the tablet will support various accessories including a smart cover, as well as a smart keyboard cover that’s priced at RMB249 (~RM160) and RMB799 (~RM516), respectively. On another note, Huawei also unveiled a smaller 10.8-inch MatePad variant that's equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset instead from the price of RMB3799 (~RM2455).

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad Pro that comes with HarmonyOS pre-installed? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro will soon be available in Malaysia

It was November last year when Huawei first unveiled its latest MatePad Pro tablet in China. The device was then launched in Europe on 24 February 2020 and now it seems like it's making its way here. Huawei Malaysia has teased that Malaysians won't have to wait much longer to get the device, as it's expected to be going on sale here soon.

As a reminder, the MatePad Pro is a high-end tablet that's meant to be a laptop replacement. It's powered by a Kirin 990 5G chipset and up to 8GB of RAM, which is sufficient for a variety of applications and usage. Also, it has 256GB of internal storage, a 10.8-inch display, and a 7250mAh battery. The 5G tablet is expected to run on Android 10 right out of the box.

The MatePad Pro also has a few useful features. Not only does it have a 40W fast-charger, but it will also support 15W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse charging. Additionally, it has an M-Pen with 4096 pressure levels, Hi-Res audio, MEETime, and support for multi-window for easy multitasking.

Huawei has confirmed when exactly will the device start selling, but are you looking forward to buying one of these tablets? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


ASUS ROG Phone 3, ZenFone 7, Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone and more to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

While it was unfortunate for the Mobile World Congress 2020 to halt its annual event, Qualcomm decided to send out their press release news and one of them is about a few unannounced smartphones carrying the Snapdragon 865 chipset!

Among the list of unannounced smartphones, the ones that got our attention is none other than Legion Gaming Phone (LENOVO!), ROG Phone 3, as well as the ASUS ZenFone 7. Information on these smartphones are quite scarce, but we already know that the ROG Phone 3 will come pre-installed with Google Stadia, and the Legion Gaming Phone is said to have a 55W fast charging technology and 5G connectivity. As for the ZenFone 7, this is the first time we heard about the phone so nothing about the tech specs just yet.

Besides the aforementioned smartphones, the other devices in the list are the ones we heard before. This includes the Black Shark 3, iQOO 3, Nubia Red Magic 5G, OPPO Find X2, the realme X50 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, vivo APEX 2020 Concept Phone, Sony Xperia 1 II, and finally, the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S20 series and Xiaomi Mi 10 series. You can check out the full list below:

Which one of these smartphones are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more awesome tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad Pro with Kirin 990 and wireless charging unveiled from ~RM1964

Earlier today, Huawei has officially announced the Huawei MatePad Pro starting from the price of RMB3299(~RM1964), and it is the first tablet to come with wireless charging capabilities. In terms of the price, the cheapest variant which comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage will be priced at RMB3299(~RM1964) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM are priced at  RMB3999(~RM2380).

The LTE capable models, on the other hand, will set you back about RMB3799(~RM2262) and RMB4499(~RM2679) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM respectively. As for the tech specs, the Huawei MatePad Pro comes equipped with a Kirin 990 chipset, memory configurations as mentioned above as well as a 10.8-inch 2K QHD Rheinland certified display.

It also has a 7250mAh battery capacity and it supports up to 40W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging as well as 7.5W reverse wireless charging. To the uninitiated, the reverse wireless charging feature lets you set up the tablet to act as a wireless charger to charge any of device that are Qi charging compatible.

But that’s not all, the Huawei MatePad Pro is also supports the Huawei M-Pen stylus which supports up to 4096 levels of pressure which is suitable for those who like to draw on the go. Other than that, Huawei also unveiled the Huawei Sound X which comes with two 3.5-inch subwoofers as well as 6 1.5-inch speakers arranged all around the unit for the price of RMB1999(~RM1189).

As of now, there is no official news on the Malaysia release date and the local price of all the Huawei products mentioned above. Would you be interested in getting the tablet or the speakers? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the when the products will be available in Malaysia, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad and MatePad T Malaysia release: Great displays and large batteries from RM559

Other than launching its new MateBook X Pro laptop, Huawei also announced that two more tablets will be coming soon. Along with the MatePad Pro that was launched last month, Huawei has made the new MatePad and MatePad T tablets available in Malaysia too. The two tablets will start selling on 16 May 2020 for RM1399 and RM559, respectively.

First, let's take a look at the MatePad, an affordable mid-range tablet that's more for mainstream users. It comes with a Kirin 810 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and a large 7250mAh battery to keep it going. Its 10.4-inch display has a max resolution of 2000 x 1200 and comes with the Huawei ClariVu Display Enhancement technology to improve image quality.

In terms of features, the MatePad has four Harman Kardon and the Histen 6.0 audio technology to deliver 3D stereo sound effects. Additionally, it has an 8MP camera and quad-microphone array, which goes well with the Huawei MEETime feature for video calling. Of course, it'll also support the optional smart magnetic keyboard and M-Pencil.

Next up is the MatePad T, a basic tablet that will be great for keeping kids entertained. This a more modest entry-level tablet sporting a MediaTek MT8768 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Its has an 8-inch with a max resolution of 1280 x 800 and a battery capacity of 5100mAh, which is more than enough for many hours of videos and other apps.

Of course, it's got a feature catered to children called Kids Corners too. It's a 'dedicated space' that allows kids to learn and enjoy, with parents able to control the options and apps made available to the kids. The MatePad T also comes with a simple 2MP front and 5MP rear camera, so video calls are also possible.

Interested in either one of these tablets? You can find get it from the Huawei online store when it officially releases on 16 May 2020. With that said, are you a regular tablet user? What do you normally use tablets for? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei MatePad available on 9 September for RM1399 with keyboard and other freebies worth RM500, Huawei MatePad T too, for just RM499!

Huawei previously announced the Huawei MatePad for RM1399 in May 2020, but have just announced that it will now be available on 9 September for RM1399 with a free complimentary keyboard and other freebies worth up to RM500. Tech specs for the MatePad are a mix of midrange and high-end including a Kirin 810 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 10.4-inch full HD display.

In addition, the more entry-level Huawei MatePad T previously announced for RM799 will also be made available on 9 September 2020 for just RM499. This special promo is just for 9 September 2020 mind you, and there’s no mention as to the number of units available for sale for either the MatePad or the MatePad T, so if you're interested best mark your calendars and stay ready.

So, would you be interested in either the Huawei MatePad or MatePad T on 9 September 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.

The Huawei MatePad may be a midranger but with the keyboard, it could be the productivity tablet you've been looking for

The more entry-level MatePad T is designed for browsing and media consumption


Huawei MatePad review - An affordable tablet for casual users

When it comes to tablets, people would normally think of Apple or Samsung's but both are quite expensive for most people. Well, Huawei Malaysia just recently released the MatePad and it's only RM1399! Price looks good, but is it the one for you?

Before we start, we want to point out that there are a few MatePad models already in the Malaysian market. There's the MatePad T10s, MediaPad T5, MatePad Pro, MatePad Pro 5G and finally, the MatePad which is the one we reviewing here. Why did they produce so many of them? Well, the easiest answer is to meet different needs. Let's see if this tablet meets yours.

Available in Midnight Grey, this tablet certainly looks like an expensive one but thankfully it isn't. It's quite comfortable to bring around due to how portable it is, measuring 245.2 x 154.9 x 7.35mm and weighing 460g. This is quite an achievement considering how big the display is, which is 10.4-inches. Speaking of that, it's also a FullView IPS display with a max resolution of 2000 x 1200 and the bezels are just nice.

A single 8MP rear camera and an LED flashlight

The display size is 10.4-inches and there's an 8MP front camera too

On the top, you can find the volume button. The MicroSD card slot is at the bottom

The power button is on the left with the pair of Harmon Kardon speakers, along with another two speakers on the right

Besides, the MatePad actually comes with a free Smart Magnetic Keyboard that doubles as a protective case. It can turn the tablet into a mini laptop via Bluetooth connection and we absolutely love it. Moreover, it's not too thin nor thick, so we like it better than the one that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has. However, if you want to get the M Pencil stylus you'll have to get it separately. We didn't have it with us either so sorry, but there's nothing we can say about the stylus.

In terms of software and user interface, you ought to know that this MatePad is equipped with EMUI 10 based on Android 10 and it uses Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) as well. It may not have Google Mobile Services (GMS) but the UI is simple and tidy. However, you may need some time to get used to using a browser to open Gmail and especially YouTube. Well, it's not the end of the world and as of the time of writing this review, Huawei has managed to add in a lot of apps that have been missing from HMS so that's great.

Most of the daily apps that we use are now available on the AppGallery

For apps that aren't found on AppGallery, you can use Petal Search to search for third-party alternatives

Featuring a Kirin 810 chipset, this means the MatePad is a mid-range tier tablet with a 289675 score on AnTuTu. The memory capacity is a respectable 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage, which some users may consider too small for them. In that case, you can expand the storage capacity with a microSD card. We mostly used it for tasks such as taking notes, saving documents, and productivity apps like Microsoft Office that you can find through Petal Search. Lightweight photo and video editing aren't a problem as well.

If you're thinking of playing some games on the tablet, the graphics-intensive ones won't be able to run well due to the mid-range chipset's limitations. You can pretty much forget about playing Genshin Impact or anything similar, but for lighter ones like Among Us, it's all good. We are satisfied with the quad-speaker performance, though, thanks to the Histen 6.0 3D stereo which is engineered by Harman Kardon. The speakers also make the tablet great for watching or streaming your favourite shows.

You may not be able to play graphically heavy games, but there's still Among us lol

There is also an Eye Comfort mode that reduces blue light and its screen is TUV Rheinland certified. Moreover, Kids Corner is a bonus to children and parents can access a variety of controls, such as time limits for the children to prevent them from spending too much time with the device. In terms of battery durability, the humongous 7250mAh can last up to 3 days when inactive but it takes a long time to charge. If you're using it normally like how you use your phone, it can easily last for more than a day.

Tablets are rarely used to take pictures, but we still decided to take it out for a spin. Obviously, the photo quality won't match those of smartphone cameras as it's only using an 8MP sensor on each side. But we've uploaded some photos below for your reference!

Doesn't look too great as the red is oversaturated

Overall, the MatePad is a fairly worthwhile tablet to purchase. It's best used as an extra tool for multitasking work or if you like reading e-books online, as well as to watch or stream videos. For RM1399, the MatePad is easily an affordable tablet that anyone can set their eyes on. Another worthwhile mid-range tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, though that costs RM1699 with the same screen size of 10.4-inches and an additional 3.5mm audio jack. You can learn more about that table by reading our review here. The choice is yours.

Pros: Premium design, Harman Kardon audio features, 7250mAh battery, good performance for daily tasks and additional tasks that don't require heavy graphics

Cons: Can't play most games, no NFC support, no 3.5mm audio jack (adapter provided instead)

Conclusion: This tablet is perfect for casual users who aren't looking for much


Huawei MateStation S Malaysia release: AMD Ryzen 5 4000 series and more, priced at RM2488

It was only a few days ago when Huawei Malaysia announced that their very first MateStation S PC is coming to Malaysia. The company silently updated the price tag on their official website which starts from an affordable RM2488 only in Space Gray. The sale will start from this Friday onwards (19 March 2021).

On top of that, the MateStation S will come with a complimentary gift as well. We can't make it out what exactly it is but the website said it's an Entertainment Gift Package. If you prefer the whole bundle package, this includes a Huawei Display 23.8 AD80 monitor which also comes with the gift. The recommended retail price is RM3176 but it will be on a promo for RM2999.

To recap the tech specs, this PC features an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G processor with Radeon Graphics, 2x 8GB DDR4 RAM and 2x 256GB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD. On the other hand, the monitor measures 23.8-inches with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. It's also equipped with TÜV Rheinland-certified Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free display. You can find plenty of ports on board as well and the connectivity supports MIMO 2x2 too.

For more information, you can visit the company's official online store right here to check it out. What do you think of the CPU? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateStation X release: 28.2-inch 4K display, AMD R7 5800H CPU, and 512GB SSD from ~RM6429

A lot of people still rely on desktop PCs, especially when it comes to offices or certain professionals. For Huawei, there's the MateStation S that was unveiled earlier this year. But for those who prefer all-in-one (AIO) PCs, Huawei now has the new MateStation X.

Based on details revealed, the Huawei MateStation X is an AIO desktop PC that's targeted at designers and creators. That's obvious when you see that it has a high-end 28.2-inch 4K display, which covers 98% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and has Delta E<=1 colour accuracy. It even has anti-glare and low blue light to protect your eyes.

But that's not all, the MateStation X also has pretty good hardware. It comes in two configurations - one with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and another with a Ryzen 7 5800H CPU. Both configs will have 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. On top of that, the new AIO PC comes with two speakers and a woofer, four microphones, a large cooling fan, and more packed into its compact body.

The AMD R5-powered MateStation X will retail for 9999 yuan (~RM6429) while the AMD R7 variant will be priced at 11999 yuan (~RM7715). Huawei hasn't announced if its local availability yet, but would you be interested in getting one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Huawei MateView GT review - 34-inch curved monitor for the gamers

As Huawei continues their expansion into new technological territories, the Huawei MateView GT monitor is one of the devices that looks to help make their mark. Featuring a 34-inch curved display with 165Hz refresh rate and a built-in dual speaker SoundBar it looks to offer plenty of RGB goodness and more for the wide desktop gamer. How much more does it deliver for RM2488? Find out in our review of the Huawei MateView GT below.

At 34-inches, the Huawei MateView GT is quite large compared to most monitors (which are generally still in the 22-inch to 24-inch size range). Clearly aimed at gamers with its 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440 x 1440 pixel resolution, 90% DCI-P3 and 165Hz refresh rate, colours are crystal clear and you can adjust the height of the monitor easily. Contrast ratio is 4000:1 while brightness is 350 nits.

The Huawei MateView GT has a dual speaker SoundBar built into the stand

You can adjust the strip in 8 different colours to suit all your RGB needs

Offering a more all-in-one functionality the stand has the 5W x 2 dual speaker SoundBar fixed to the front, along with a mood lighting strip you can adjust to your RGB needs. Touch controls on the soundbar makes it relatively painless to adjust volume. The monitor can also be detached and wall mounted if you want too as well. A sort of mini joystick is located on the chin so you can navigate the menu easier.

In terms of connections, the monitor comes 1x USB-C for data transfer and 10W charging, 1x USB-C for power, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DP1.4 port and a 3.5mm headset / microphone jack. In addition, the MateView GT also comes with two DMIC microphones.

The 34-inch screen has a curvature of 1500R

Performance-wise the MateView GT delivers smooth practically flicker free display especially for gaming but the feature set doesn’t seem to indicate that it’s focused on anything else. You can use it for content creation but you may have some issues with colour accuracy. If you were to use this for just spreadsheets or watching movies it would certainly be nice but a bit of an overkill in our opinion.

Audio from the built-in SoundBar is good and clear but the fact that it’s affixed to the stand means you won’t be able to place it how you want. It also means you’re going to need a good deal of space for the monitor as the stand area will be mostly taken up by the SoundBar.

You can elevate or tilt or even remove the monitor for wall mounting

Overall, the Huawei MateView GT is an impressive curved monitor for the gamers out there, especially those looking for a built-in soundbar solution. We can certainly see the benefits of having 2 or 3 of these monitors together for a more immersive experience and surround sound but you’ll definitely need a much wider desktop than usual.

That being said, we would have liked it better if it could do 4K resolutions as well and adjust the location of the SoundBar but the MateView GT is still a pretty good curved gaming monitor in it’s own right at RM2488. Other contenders from Prism+ and Xiaomi are also around that same price tag but don’t have the built-in SoundBar.

Here are the tech specs and features for the Huawei MateView GT:

Pros: Awesome 165Hz gaming performance on a 34-inch curved display with a solid 5W x 2 SoundBar

Cons: Needs a lot of space, 4K and you can’t move the SoundBar

Summary: Best for gamers with a bigger table


Huawei MateView & MateView GT Malaysia pre-order: up to 4K resolution & 165Hz, starting price from RM2488

Besides that latest Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 mode, Huawei Malaysia also introduced two brand new monitors - the MateView and MateView GT. Both monitors will be available for pre-order starting from 7 July 2021 for the price of RM2988 and RM2488 respectively.

The MateView is a pretty straightforward product, but this monitor can be connected with smartphones, laptops, and tablets wirelessly. Like all the newly announced Huawei products, the MateView can be purchased at the Huawei Store Online, Huawei Experience Stores, and participating Huawei Partner Stores such as Lazada, Shopee and Senheng. Customers who get it will bring home an instant rebate of RM100 and a complimentary Huawei WiFi AX3 Dual-Core, with terms and conditions apply.

In addition, the HUAWEI MateView GT is Huawei’s first curved monitor sporting a 34-inch and supports a 165Hz refresh rate. With a screen ratio of 21:9 and a resolution of 3440 × 1440, it also incorporates innovative designs such as the SoundBar. The pre-order location is also the same and those who grab it during the pre-order period from 7 till 21 July will enjoy the same freebies as above.

What do you think about these two Huawei monitors? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateView series release: Ultra-wide aspect ratio, 4K resolution, and more from ~RM2327

Monitors are one of those things you only buy when it's worth it. This is why it's nice to have more options, especially if they turn out to be good ones. As spotted on Vmall, Huawei has just launched the Huawei MateView series, which has two new models.

First up is the 28.2-inch Huawei MateView with a screen-to-body ratio of 94%. This 4K (3840x2560) IPS display also has a peak brightness of 500nits, covers 98% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and HDR400 support. On top of that, it has plenty of I/O ports including two USB-C, one HDMI, one Mini-DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It even has features like height adjustment, dual 5W speakers, and more.

The second model is MateView GT, which is more of a gaming monitor. This 34-inch ultra-wide (1500R curvature) monitor has a max resolution of 3440x1440 pixels, a max refresh rate of 165Hz, and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. What's interesting is the built-in soundbar, which packs two 5W speakers inside. It comes with two HDMI, one DisplayPort, one USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones.

Huawei will be retailing the MateView for 4699 yuan (~RM3039) and the MateView GT for 3599 yuan (~RM2327). They are currently available in China only, but the company could release them globally in the coming months (fingers crossed!) Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for potential launch updates!


Huawei Matebook 13 review - A solid notebook with a special feature for Huawei smartphone users

Wait, didn't we review a Huawei Matebook before? Why yes, we did but it was the Matebook D review. And at first glance, you probably won't see a lot of difference with the Matebook 13 but you'd be surprised and it turns out that it's quite a specialized product. What do we mean by that? Well, read on below to find out more.

As we mentioned before in the Matebook D review, the Matebook 13 would (and will) get the same response from the general public, which is that it looks similar to the Apple MacBook (furthermore, it's in Space Grey haha). Despite this, the Matebook 13 has a larger screen-to-body ratio than its relative with narrower bezels so that's nice, as well as the sturdiness of the body and compact sizing is enough to bring around without hurting your back.

Only one colour (Space Grey) model available for the Matebook 13

The USB Type-C port on the left side, with a USB Type-A to Type-C adapter given from the box. You can also see the OneTouch power button there, acting as a responsive fingerprint sensor

The other USB Type-C port for charging and the 3.5mm headphone jack

The OneHop spot for Huawei and HONOR phones to tap on

The speaker grills (left) are located at the bottom on both sides, while the vent for the Shark Fin 2.0 fan is placed nearer to the hinge

A 3:2 ratio giving you the maximum screen as much as possible, you can see how narrow the bezels are

But what isn't so nice, though, is the fact that it's lacking ports. This notebook only has two USB Type-C ports and although the box does come with a USB Type-A to Type-C adapter, it's still a hassle for most customers who use a mouse, a pen drive, hard drive, perhaps a HDMI port as well and others but this can be easily solved with a USB Type-C hub (not all hubs are created equal, so the one that we have worked, but some others may not).

Speaking of ports, even though both sides are USB Type-C, only the left side supports charging, while the right side supports DisplayPort. Data transfer is available on both sides. While this sounds quite limited for port usage, it's a different story for Huawei (and HONOR) smartphone users to utilize the OneHop feature which we will get into later below.

Here are the tech specs of the Huawei Matebook 13:

Like most notebooks nowadays, the Matebook 13 is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card and it has 8GB RAM, a nice number for anyone. Moreover, it also goes up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor and 512GB GB SSD. So overall, the specs are great but not so much on the ports as we said earlier.

One can argue that having wireless devices is the way forward, but not everyone shares that vision, particularly in Malaysia, where cables are still very much preferred. That said, this can be easily remedied with a Huawei and HONOR smartphone with EMUI 9.0 OS or later, as it can synchronize with the Matebook 13 and enable Huawei Share 3.0 or rather, the OneHop feature which is pretty cool.

We mentioned this before, but the OneHop is an amazing feature that lets anyone with a compatible Huawei or Honor device to transfer any data files across the device seamlessly and this is much faster than Huawei Share 2.0 as well. As usual, the Huawei smartphone has to be paired up with the PC Manager program that's on the home page, then after that, you can just use the phone to tap on the NFC tag area to transfer whatever file you want. It's that simple and convenient. By the way, it's recommended that you do not peel off the Huawei Share sticker because apparently, there's a tiny chip just below it so better leave it alone, or else the OneHop will be disabled.

On the other hand, the Matebook 13 was supposed to have a touch screen but for some reason, the Malaysia market won't have that and that's just sad. If only they didn't exclude it, the touch screen experience would certainly make our workload productivity better.

With 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, installing or running a bunch of software isn't going to be a problem. This goes the same for doing regular work and surprisingly, the notebook is capable of running decent games such as DotA 2 or Counter-Strike: Global Defense on the highest setting by default, as well as going full frame without any screen tearing thanks to the 2K FullView screen.

However, the notebook's Shark Fun 2.0 fan will become louder trying its best to dissipate the heat as much as it can. This also means that the notebook will get hot, particularly at the space between the display and keyboard. With this, we do not recommend you playing heavy graphic intensive games, but perhaps some light ones can do.

Surprisingly, CS:GO is playable on the highest setting as well

It's worth mentioning that the 2K FullView screen is fantastic for video playback as the screen isn't very reflective so that's nice and watching it in 1080p with the well balanced Dolby Atmos speaker sound system is a pleasure. In addition, the battery performance is more than commendable enough, able to last a day easily. The fast charger technology is also good so I don't really have to worry much about running out of juice.

So how much does this Matebook 13 cost? Well, the one that we reviewed is the i7 Intel core model, so that's RM4399. If you want the cheaper one, that's RM3999. That is kind of expensive but that's probably because of the awesome OneHop feature, the 2K Fullview screen, along with tech specs that are good enough to get by. The lack of ports is a bummer for most users, so this notebook is better suited for Huawei or HONOR smartphone users to utilize the OneHop feature (but you can remedy this with a good USB Type-C Hub as mentioned above).

For the competition, once again we are pitting the Matebook 13 against the ASUS ZenBook 13. Both are at the same price and have the same tech-specs, the only difference is that the latter has a touchpad with a digital num pad on it. If you're not keen on using Type-C ports, you might opt for the Matebook D as it has more ports for a more affordable price of RM2999.

Anyway, should you be interested in the Matebook 13, you can also get a free Bluetooth mouse, a Huawei laptop backpack or a Microsoft 365 Home code at its online store here. Stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 3 certified by NCC, confirms 6000mAh battery and 512GB of storage

ASUS recently confirmed that the ROG Phone 3 would be launching on 22 July 2020 and news has trickled in over the weeks. More details are confirmed recently and about the only thing left we don't know would be the retail price. Sources have also found the phone certified on the Taiwan NCC.

According to GSMArena (vis DealnTech), the NCC certification showed some key tech specs for the ROG Phone 3. It's confirmed that the phone comes with a pretty large with a rated capacity of 5800mAh and a typical capacity of 6000mAh. Also, it has 512GB of internal storage and comes with a 30W fast-charger. Interestingly enough, the NCC cert doesn't seem to list any 5G bands, though the TENAA listing indicates that it should have them.

Speaking of 4G and 5G, the ROG Phone 3 is expected to come with the latest Snapdragon 865+ chipset. This chipset should come with a Snapdragon X55 5G modem, as well as eight Kryo 585 CPU cores with one running up to 3.1GHz. As for the main camera, it seems like it will be using a 64MP main rear camera and a 13MP front camera.

For those who love fancy gaming phones, the ROG Phone 3 is one of those to look forward to. But what do you think about the specs of the phone so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this device.


Huawei Matebook 14 Malaysia pre-order: AMD Ryzen 4000 series and 2K resolution, price starting from RM3799

After a long wait due to the pandemic, the Huawei Matebook 14 has finally made its way to the Malaysian market. At a recommended price from RM3799, this laptop pre-order starts from 26-29 October 2020 on the Huawei Online Store and Shopee.

The Matebook 14 comes bundled together with freebies worth RM1177. If you're wondering what could they be offering that is worth that much, well, it's a free pair of Freebuds 3, a backpack and a Bluetooth mouse. To refresh your memory, there are two variants based on the processor - AMD Ryzen 5 4600H and AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (RM4399). Besides that, the rest of the tech specs are the same, such as the 14-inch 2K FullView Display, multi-screen collaboration and a 2-in-1 charge that can be used for Huawei, and many more.

Besides the Huawei Online Store and Shopee, interested customers may pre-order the laptop at any Huawei Experience Store, Senheng and Harvey Norman as well. Huawei Malaysia is also offering an O2O (Online-to-Offline) service, which is a store pick up service that saves time and hassle, as well as offering customers to enjoy online rewards.

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


Huawei Matebook D 15 Review - a great laptop to pair with your Huawei smartphone

When the Huawei Matebook D 15 was first unveiled in Malaysia, it was priced at only RM2299 for the 256GB SSD variant while the variant that has an additional 1TB HDD is priced at RM2499. Furthermore, Huawei also mentioned that the laptop would make a great companion especially for users who are productivity-focused and are also using a Huawei smartphone due to the Huawei Share feature.

Other than that, the laptop also comes with various quality of life features and it is also quite lightweight from only 1.53 kg, which can be useful for those who are constantly on the go. With that said, let’s have a closer look at the Huawei Matebook D 15 and check out the features as well as how it performs as my daily driver.

Out of the box you'll get the charging brick, charging cable and the laptop itself

Light enough to be carried with only one hand

First off, the laptop sports a very minimalistic design with a matte aluminium finish all around the extremities. If you look closely at the underside of the Matebook D 15, you should be able to spot a pair of speaker grills towards the sides as well as another larger air intake grill situated more towards the rear.

Lifting up the lid of the laptop, the first thing you’ll notice is the gorgeously thin bezels around the 15.6-inch IPS display which is unfortunately not 100% sRGB compliant. Because of that, the laptop might not be suitable for those who frequently deal with workloads that require a colour accurate display.

Check out the thin bezels on the laptop!

Large trackpad on right below the keyboard

Check out the power button + capacitive fingerprint sensor combo!

If you shift your view towards the top right of the keyboard, you’ll see the power button which also functions as a fingerprint scanner that allows you to power up and log in with a single button press. Unlike most laptops, the webcam isn’t located right above the display because it’s embedded in the keyboard between the F6 and F7 function key.

With that said, the 1MP webcam is positioned too low which makes selfie photos taken on it look very unflattering. While I do end up tapping on the camera from time to time, the keyboard feels quite tactile and comfortable to type on.

USB Type-C connect, USB Type-A and HDMI port on the left

Two USB Type-A ports and a single 3.5mm combo audio jack slot towards the right

The Huawei Matebook D 15 doesn’t offer much in terms of I/O due to the fact that it only comes with two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and a single combo audio jack on the right. The left side, on the other hand, is where the USB Type-C charging port, HDMI port as well as a single USB 3.0 Type-A port.

Unfortunately, the laptop doesn’t come with a MicroSD card or even a full-sized SD card slot, which can be a bummer especially for those who are not keen on getting an SD card reader. The laptop, however, does come with a 65W charger out of the box which is more than capable of charging the laptop to full in less than an hour. It can also be used to charge other devices as well thanks to the USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

In terms of the performance, the laptop performed smoothly as expected and it did not lag up when it comes to surfing the Internet, watching movies or listening to a podcast. The Matebook D 15 managed to score 3996 points during our PCMark synthetic benchmark and 8113 points on 3DMark which is understandable considering the fact that it is not fitted for gaming.

I wouldn’t recommend playing any graphically intensive games on it, due to the fact that it was struggling to run Dota 2 smoothly on max settings. The laptop also heats up quite considerably with most of the heat being focused towards more towards the top left of the keyboard, which can sometimes feel uncomfortable.

The laptop is able to run Dota 2 at around 45FPS on the highest graphical setting

The Matebook D 15 really shines when you pair it with a Huawei smartphone, such as the Huawei Mate 30 which supports the Huawei Share feature. The aforementioned feature allows the user to quickly transfer files simply by tapping the back of the smartphone on the NFC tag which is situated right under the arrow keys

Not only that, but it also allows the user to activate the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature, which basically mirrors whatever is displayed on the smartphone onto the laptop. The user can also interact with their smartphone via Multi-Screen Collaboration software, simply by using both their mouse and keyboard.

Turn on the Huawei Share on your Huawei smartphone

Tap your device on the NFC tag towards the bottom right of the laptop

EMUI desktop launches on your laptop where you can control and send files to and from your smartphone!

In conclusion, the Huawei Matebook D 15 priced from RM2299 equipped with a 256GB SSD is very affordable and lightweight, suitable for students and working professionals who have a Huawei smartphone and are also constantly on the move. You might need to get an SD card reader if you plan on doing some light photo editing on the laptop because it doesn’t have one built-in, but this is an easy fix.

However, if you require a little more storage space, you might want to consider the Matebook D 15 with an additional 1TB HDD storage which is priced at RM2499. If you’re keen on getting something much lighter, there is an Intel-powered laptop from Acer called the Swift 5, which starts from RM3699 and weighs in at only 990g.

If you don't mind the slightly heavier weight, head over to Huawei’s official website, if you are interested in purchasing the aforementioned laptop.

Pros: Very affordable, lightweight and thin which makes it a great tool for those constantly on the move. Integrates well with most Huawei smartphones. Can be charged via USB Type-C.

Cons: Needs a Huawei smartphone to take advantage of Huawei Share. Doesn’t have an SD card reader.

Summary: A sleek, lightweight and affordable laptop that's great for Huawei smartphone users who are constantly on the go.


Huawei Matebook D review - Affordable Windows laptop for students and mobile professionals

So you're looking for a laptop, but you want a lightweight one, also for work, and perhaps a little gaming, with a good resolution for binge-watching Netflix, and a reasonable price. Boy, that's a lot to ask for but we might have something that fits your description and that's the Huawei Matebook D.

The Matebook D is the lesser variant of the Matebook X Pro and it costs from RM2999. Not bad, huh? But does it perform? Well, I've been hanging out with the laptop for quite some time now and for what its worth, I have to say it's a pretty good laptop, but it has some limitations (you can't have everything, right?). So read on below to find out if this is the one for you.

At first glance, most people (including me) would say that it looks very similar to the Apple Macbook. But is that a bad thing, though? I guess it depends on your perspective. Huawei could have gone for another design but whatever the reason may be, the Matebook D looks neat and tidy. The keyboard is fairly straight forward and doesn't have a hidden webcam like the Matebook X Pro, there's the large touchpad below and there are speaker grills on both sides (and bottom), along with a power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor on the top right.

Yup, it can lay flat on the surface like that

Here's the back with the two back speaker grills

It uses a USB Type-C to charge up, beside it is the HDMI and USB 2.0 Type A port

On the other side, it's where the 3.5mm headphone jack and the second USB 2.0 Type A port is

Besides the clean look, perhaps the best part of the design is that this is a really lightweight device to bring around and it's perfect for those who are always on-the-go. As a tech journalist, I really like carrying this around since it's only 1.47kg and it can fit into my backpack without much trouble. The screen panel is only 14-inches but it's more than enough to get some work done, so I don't really have many complaints there.  If you're thinking of upgrading the memory or RAM by yourself, you won't be able to do so because the whole laptop body is sealed tightly, so don't even think about opening the body and accept it as it is.

Here are the tech specs of the Huawei Matebook D:

Using the latest Windows 10 Home OS, there isn't actually much to talk about in terms of features. Like all laptops with the exception of Apple Macbooks, the Matebook D uses the standard procedure of having everything Windows-related. However, there are two things that are worth mentioning - the One-Touch power button and Huawei's own PC Manager feature.

Let's start with the One-Touch button first, it's not a new feature that Huawei introduced as it has already appeared on other laptops before. The "One-Touch" does not mean pressing the power button just once to turn on the laptop, but rather it functions as a fingerprint scanner as well. In case you have never used it before, it basically helps you to log into your account faster than typing out the password on the keyboard. In case of an emergency, this is a convenient tool for sure to log in. It may not be as fast as opening the laptop without a password, but then again, why would you leave your laptop unprotected in the first place?

The One-Touch power button can be easily spotted nearby the backlit keyboard and speaker grill on the right

Onto the PC Manager, this is Huawei's exclusive own app that monitors My PC, Hardware Check, Manage Drivers, My Services and My Phone. With this program, you can actually scan if your laptop is "healthy" and update your drivers as well which is pretty neat, but the most important one is My Phone because it lets you sync with your Huawei smartphone with Huawei Share.

Huawei Share is the equivalent of Apple Airdrop and this is a great addition for Huawei smartphone users, but you will have to connect your Huawei smartphone with PC Manager first before you can use Huawei Share seamlessly. When you open up PC Manager, just click at My Phone and connect it with your Huawei smartphone, then follow the instructions. After connecting the two, you can share your photos, videos and music files effortlessly without having to rely on your USB Type-C cable.

Connect your Huawei smartphone to the PC Manager first for Huawei Share

Here's how the transferring looks like, ironically the music gallery don't have the import button for some reason

Despite that, you don't really need PC Manager to do the importing, just select, right-click the file(s) and "send to" will do the trick

It may take a while to learn how to use the PC Manager to import the files you want, but if you want an even more efficient way of transferring, you can even do so without PC Manager by just selecting the files then click on "Send to Huawei (device name)". This makes your life easier and the transfer speed is swift.

Performance-wise, there is nothing too extraordinary about the Matebook D. It works as well as it should and thanks to the big chunk of 8GB RAM on board, you can open up multiple Window tabs without much lag. However, if you're the type that relies on a lot of software programs to run, you should install them on the D: Drive as there's more storage space.

If you're hoping to play some games on it, well... you can, but only at the lowest setting because with that Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Intel Core i5-8250U processor, the laptop isn't going to do much and the laptop will heat up within minutes. On the other hand, streaming videos and watching movies on the laptop while accompanied by the quadruple speaker is nice and entertaining enough. At max volume, the treble and bass are well balanced and it doesn't feel like the speakers were about to blow up.

This is DotA 2 on the lowest setting, playable

Then this is the highest setting, my hero Shadow Fiend isn't so shadowy after that

Video quality on the Matebook D is satisfactory

It's also worth mentioning that you can work on the laptop for more than a day or two easily without charging, but a full recharge takes about two hours or so. Then in the connectivity side, so far I have not experienced the Internet lagging, but there is an occasional "jerk" while watching YouTube videos, which is possibly due to multiple tabs and programs I had on.

At the price of RM2999, this is actually quite a decent laptop to have and it's perfect for students and working people who travel a lot. It's lightweight, clean looking, tech specs that are good enough to get the job done, good entertainment value for video playback and the Huawei Share is a bonus for every Huawei smartphone user. The only drawbacks I can think of is that it doesn't have any SSD ports and while it can play some light games, games like Dota 2 are just not recommended even on low settings.

For other contenders, perhaps the closest one would be the ASUS ZenBook 14 laptop which has similar tech specs. It's also slim and light, uses an Intel Core i5 / MX150 GDDR5 2GB processor, runs on 8GB of RAM but has a bigger storage of 512GB PCIE SSD, has a special smart hinge design and a pretty cool Num Pad embedded to the touchpad. However, the significantly higher price of RM4399 might shun away potential buyers.

So that's all I think about the Huawei Matebook D. You can actually check it out at your nearest Huawei experience stores or authorized dealers, as well as the official online store here. Have a blessed Chinese New Year and stay tuned for more tech reviews at TechNave.com.


Huawei Matebook X Pro announced and coming soon to Malaysia market

Besides the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 series, Huawei's own notebook is also coming quite soon and according to Huawei Malaysia, the MateBook X Pro will make its appearance this month and it features the world's first FullView touchscreen display.

If you're familiar with the term FullView, then you'd have guessed that the MateBook X Pro will have some narrow bezels with the most maximized display that the product can offer for you, the screen panel will be of LTPS material and it reached 91% screen-to-body ratio. On top of that, the laptop carries the latest Intel 8th generation processor with two memory variants of 8GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB memory capacity. As for the rest, the power button cum fingerprint sensor also makes a return, along with USB C ports.

That's all the specifications that we are told today, but there are no details about price and availability yet. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Matebook hands-on at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready-to-Wear 2016

Today, the public and fashion community witnessed the official appearance of the Huawei Matebook today at the exclusive 'Huawei Night' during the fourth installation of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 'Ready to Wear 2016' (KLFW RTW 2016) at Pavillion. the 2-in-1 device is designed for mobility and lifestyle purpose in an ultra-thin design, fulfilling the need for the modern and stylish business environment by offering a premium device for work and play.

"With the Huawei Matebook, we are demonstrating our industry-leading design and manufacturing expertise by bringing an efficiently crafted flagship product that presents a new style of business - that connects computing across all devices in almost every scenario." said Matthew Ng, Deputy Country Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group (Malaysia).

Models catwalking with the P9 smartphone and Matebook

Teaming for the second consecutive year as the Official Smartphone Partner with KLFW RTW 2016, Huawei also showcased the P9 and P9 Plus, which was recently named the 'European Consumer Smartphone of 2016-17' by the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).

"Our partnership with KLFW RTW 2016 brings an exciting height to our involvement in the world of fashion and photography. It sets a stage for the Huawei Matebook and the P9 series here in Malaysia - reaffirms Huawei's commitment to offer added inspiration through style-worthy devices that modern consumers of technology can relate with." he added.

The keypad and the Mate Pen, the Mate Pen's top button is a red light button pointer, the bottom two can be used for switching slides during a presentation

A single charge can last the Pen for a month (average)

The fingerprint sensor in between the volume adjuster

All three Matebook m3, m5 and m7 is now available in all Huawei Experience stores and Vmall.my for RM3999, RM5399 and Rm6699 respectively. For more information on the device, visit Huawei's website to check it out.


Huawei MediaPad C5 10 release: Kirin 810 chipset and 7250mAh battery from ~RM1392

Huawei has officially announced that the Huawei MediaPad C5 10 has been unveiled starting from the price of RMB2299 (~RM1392), and it comes equipped with a Kirin 810 chipset as well as a huge 7250mAH internal battery. Unfortunately, while there is no official information on the Malaysia release date and local pricing, there is a high chance that Huawei Malaysia will release these info in the near future.

In terms of the tech specs, the tablet comes equipped with the chipset and battery mentioned above, 10.4-inch display, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 8MP camera at the front and at the back. Other than that, the tablet also comes with M Pencil support which can be used for taking notes or drawing thanks to the 4096 pressure sensitivity.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei MediaPad C5 10 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 MediaPad M1 8.0 hands-on video

Thanks to Huawei Malaysia, we managed to get some time with the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 tablet and since made a hands-on video which you can see below. This 8-inch display tablet offers the same flat and thin look as the Huawei Ascend P7 and Huawei MediaPad X1 along with a similar metal unibody chassis. Dual stereo speakers and a HTC One-like look make it a very nice looking tablet while tech specs that include a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8-inch IPS LCD display with 800 x 1280 pixel resolution, 4G LTE connectivity and massive 4800 mAh battery. The tablet retails at RM1099 for the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 4G LTE while the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G goes for RM899. Check out the hands-on video for yourself below and do check out the full review when it comes out later this month.


Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 review - Mighty metal 4G LTE titan at value pricing

When it first came out, many thought that the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 was a tablet based on the HTC One with it's dual-front speakers, tiny bezels and mostly metal body. However, this flat and thin tablet is purely Huawei and shares many of the same characteristics as it's other flat and thin siblings like the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 tablet and Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone. In addition, it still looks awesome and comes with some fairly powerful tech specs and features. Is it awesome enough for your tablet needs? Read our full review of the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 below to find out.

From the front, it is easy to mistake the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 tablet as a large-sized HTC One, as it bears striking similarities. This includes rounded corners, super thin bezels and equally thin top and bottom bezels, each bearing a front speaker. However, while it does have a metal backside, the back is flat and not rounded like the HTC One with a plastic top and bottom on the back. Again, if you couldn't tell how big it was, it would look a lot like the Apple iPhone 5S from the back. The sides are metal frames with seamless trays for the microSD and SIM slots for a great feel to it.

Featuring a metallic back and front, the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 looks very good with a flat and thin design

The grip is still quite comfortable but we'd recommend going for a two handed grip for long periods of time. Granted, the tablet is dominated mostly by the 8-inch display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution but due to the metal chassis, it does have some weight to it at 329g. There are advantages to this as the flat and thin body is very strong and rigid with no flex at all. Thankfully, build quality is great with overall solid construction so you probably won't be able to bend this tablet very easily. The 5MP rear camera does not stick out so you can lay the tablet flat on it's back. At 7.9mm it is quite thin for a tablet but isn't so thin that your fingers might slip from trying to pick it up.

Powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core HiSilicon Kirin 910 processor the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 is quite powerful. Stand out features for the tablet are the aforementioned processor, support for 4G LTE and the large 4800 mAh battery. According to Huawei, this larger battery allows you to charge other devices like your smartphone using the MediaPad M1 but this requires a special microUSB to microUSB cable that we didn't have. The full tech spec and features list for the MediaPad M1 8.0 can be seen below:

Notable features worthy of mention includes active noise cancellation through a dedicated mic and DTS sound enhancement for headphones. The tablet is run with Android 4.2.2 using Huawei's UI which is quite similar to iOS 7 and the UI on the Huawei MediaPad X1. However, there are no hover or double tap functions like on some other Huawei devices. There is a nice floating suspend button which opens up to reveal quick shortcuts but for this tablet it seems that you don't have the ability to slide down the navigation key bar like in other Huawei tablets which means that the bar may be there even when you don't want it to.

The Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 offers an interesting floating Suspend button menu for quick-access apps like taking notes

In terms of performance, the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 does quite well, delivering an AnTuTu score of 21368, placing it around the midrange for tablets. For 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme it does well with a score of 4149 and an Ice Storm Unlimited score of 4932. It plays smooth Asphalt 8: Airborne except minus some of the graphic effects you'd get with a higher-end processor. Be that as it may, the tablet does not get hot and the audio is very loud with good separation of individual sounds. The tablet could very easily become your mobile boombox thanks to the dual-front speakers and audio enhancements while also recording great audio with it's active noise cancellation mic.

The Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 scores well enough with an AnTuTu score of 21368

Asphalt 8:Airborne is smooth but doesn't have some of the particle or dust effects

The 5MP rear camera does alright, but clearly has problems with low-light conditions, as no LED flash often leads to more noise. The 1MP front camera is enough to get by for a Skype call, but it really isn't the device you should be using if you want to take a selfie. We have to say though that the screen isn't as good as some of the other 8-inch displays with similar pixel resolutions as we noticed slightly blurry or pixelated scenes for 1080p movies.

However, apart from full HD media, the screen does just fine, providing enough clarity to do most anything. This includes work as we did several articles, image editing and posting direct from the tablet. It would be great if the MediaPad M1 actually had it's own keyboard accessory but we didn't find any at the time of writing. Third-party bluetooth keyboards work well enough. Connectivity is good for the most part, with excellent WiFi, 3G and 4G LTE. Battery life is really good, giving about 2 - 3 days of normal usage and about a day of continuous usage. On standby it can last about a week, despite the larger screen.

HD Video playback is smooth for the most part with very clear audio from the two front speakers

Another fairly unique mixture of features in a great looking and well designed form factor, the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 has few competitors in that aspect. There are no other 8-inch android  tablets yet that can offer the same flat and thin design, 4G LTE connectivity and gaming-level performance. The closest would be the upcoming 64-bit tablets from ASUS like the ASUS Fonepad 8 or MeMo Pad 8 and Lenovo's A8 but these do not have the same flat and thin form factor as the MediaPad M1 8.0. The price has also dropped significantly from the initial pricing of RM1099, with the 4G LTE version now available for as low as RM750 or less, making it a very good bang for your buck if you're looking for a tablet with all of those features.

Overall, the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 offers a great combination of awesome style, very good performance and excellent pricing for an 8-inch 4G LTE tablet well below RM1K. In this price range, you will not find many that can offer the same flat and thin design, 4G LTE connectivity and other various features. Our only issue is with it's cameras and the lack of productivity accessories like a keyboard, which means that it isn't the complete all-in-one device you've been looking for. However, if you've been looking for a stylish 8-inch display tablet for both gaming and some work on the move, the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 is an excellent choice and is certainly great in it's own right.

Check out our unboxing video for the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 tablet

Check out our hands-on video with the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0

*TechNave.com would like to thank Huawei Malaysia for providing us with the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 unboxing video

The Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 combines the looks of the HTC One and the Apple iPhone in a single flat and thin 8-inch display tablet that should look awesome. We managed to get some time with the tablet and did the following unboxing video so you can see what else comes with the Huawei MediaPad M1. Other notable tech specs and features of the Huawei MediaPad M1 includes a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8-inch IPS LCD display with 800 x 1280 pixel resolution, 4G LTE connectivity and massive 4800 mAh battery. The tablet comes in two flavours with the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 4G LTE going for RM1099 while the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G goes for RM899. Stay tuned for our hands-on video and full review of the Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 soon.


Huawei MediaPad M2 7.0 announced

After the G9 Lite, Huawei has announced their next update to the MediaPad series, the Mediapad M2 7.0. The specs of the tablet screams out mid-range, but as we know today, even the mid-range devices today can outperform high-end devices of yesteryear.

The MediaPad M2 7.0 comes with a Snapdragon 615, the same chip in the G9 Lite. It also pairs the processor with 3GB of RAM. For storage, The options includes either 16GB or 32GB for the 4G LTE version, while the WiFi version only has 16GB as an option.

With a 4360 mAh battery, it should last for a substiantially long time with every charge, and for imaging purposes, the included 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front camera should suffice nicely for any purposes.

The tablet is expected to have a sticker price of about USD 230 (˜RM920) for the WiFi option, and USD 292 (˜RM1170)  and $323 (˜RM1294) for the 16GB and 32GB versions of the 4G LTE model respectively. No news for Malaysian availability as of yet from Huawei Malaysia, so look out for updates on TechNave for local pricing soon.


ASUS ROG Phone 3 full design leaked online and nothing much has changed

There are only a few days left until ASUS unveils the ROG Phone 3, but it seems that some people just can't wait any longer. Just a few hours ago, Evan Blass leaked the "official" first look of the upcoming gaming smartphone from his Patreon account and from the looks of it, the design is not too far from the predecessor.

Judging from the design, the rumours seem to be quite consistent. Should it be true, the ROG Phone 3 should be packing a triple rear camera setup and the usual ROG login the middle with RGB lighting. Although it's hard to see the front, there should be a single front camera and it is located on the top right. It's safe to say that the gaming phone won't have any notches and the dual stereo speakers should make a return.

On top of that, sources also say that there is a Tencent version of the ROG Phone 3. Their logo is supposed to appear in the same place as Republic of Gamers there but we won't be surprised if there is one, as there is a ROG Phone 2 Tencent version before last year. We think there's a good chance that the Tencent version would come into Malaysia but on other online vendors instead of ASUS Malaysia just like last time.

Nothing much has changed but we are fine with it, as the saying goes - if it's not broken, don't fix it. But what do you think of the design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MediaPad M2 Hands-on - Awesome four speakers

Huawei Malaysia announced the Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 back in March. It is an Android tablet that's thin and light with an aluminium build, making it a direct challenger to the Apple iPad Air 2. It packs tech specs of a Kirin 930 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/64GB internal storage (expandable memory available), 10.0-inch screen with an IPS LCD panel and 1920 x 1200 resolution, 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor, M-Pen stylus and 6660 mAh battery. But is it any good for day to day use? Check out our first impression video down below!


Huawei MediaPad M2 tablet appears in France for €349 (RM1397)

The Huawei MediaPad M2 tablet was recently revealed in France for €349 (RM1397). The flat and thin tablet with an 8-inch display a more grippy chrome trim but retains the same metal body and high screen to body ratio as the previous MediaPad M1. Tech specs and features have obviously been upgraded with a 64-bit 2GHz octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and 8-inch display with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Other tech specs include an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 4G LTE connectivity and Android Lollipop along with a 4800 mAh battery. Retaining the flat and thin look, the MediaPad M2 measures in at 7.8mm thin and weighs 310g but the price is higher than the previous RM1099 of the MediaPad M1. No Malaysia release dates yet but it should arrive in France or Europe sometime in June 2015.


Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite officially launched for RM999 with 8-inch full HD display, 4G LTE, Harmon Kardon dual speakers and more

As earlier reported, Huawei Malaysia have officially launched their Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite tablet featuring an 8-inch full HD (1920 x 1200 pixel resolution) display, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, fingerprint sensor, SWS3.0 Harmon Kardon audio, dual speakers, 4G LTE and 8MP cameras front and back. The tablet will be available in black and gold with a free case at all authorised sellers.

Here are the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite tech specs:


Huawei MediaPad M3 review - Feature-rich 2K display powerhouse tablet for below RM2K

Even in these days of affordable devices with high-end features it is difficult to find a tablet as feature-rich as the Huawei MediaPad M3. Utilizing an 8.4-inch 2K resolution display, premium metal body, intuitive multi function fingerprint sensor, Harmon Kardon dual speakers and more, it is surprising that Huawei have managed to keep the price below RM2K. However, is it actually worth the RM1699 asking price it is being sold for? Find out in our full review of the Huawei MediaPad M3 below.

At just 310g, the Huawei MediaPad M3 is quite light, despite the metal body it is encased in. Build quality is excellent with bezels so compact that the 8.4-inch display doesn’t seem much larger than most other 8-inch tablets. It fits comfortably in one hand and looks more like a premium flagship smartphone than a tablet.

The slim bezels make it a comfortable grip, almost the same size as an 8-inch tablet despite the 8.4-inch display

The curved metal back gives it better palm feel while making it look cool at the same time

Huawei have paid a reasonable amount of attention to the design by placing the dual Harmon Kardon stereo speakers on the top and bottom (so one on each side). They have even placed them in such a way that even if you grip the tablet with both hands, your palms do not end up covering the speaker vents.

And here's the other speaker on the bottom

Unlike some other tablets, the MediaPad M3 also packs in a multi-function fingerprint sensor on the front that lets you do practically all of the functions that the traditional capacitive keys (back, home, recent apps) do. Which explains why they aren’t visible on the tablet (although you can activate them on the screen if you want.

Very quick and responsive fingerprint sensor acts as the home, back and recent apps buttons

Here are the tech specs for the Huawei MediaPad M3:

You rarely see any tablet with these tech specs

As mentioned earlier, the MediaPad M3 is a very feature-rich tablet and this includes the Huawei Kirin 950, the same processor used in the flagship Mate 8. Paired together with 4GB of RAM, both are features which you very rarely see in tablets (yes, most tablet processors and RAM suck). Other tech specs stand out as well with the 8.4-inch 2K or 2560 x 1600 pixel display, Harmon Kardon dual stereo speakers, multi-function fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE connectivity and 5100 mAh battery.

The fingerprint sensor is intuitive and useful

On top of offering tech specs that nearly guarantee the best in multimedia playback, the fingerprint sensor adds on a bit more in terms of security, making it ideal for productivity. For that purpose, Huawei have also included the Microsoft Office pack of apps with lifetime usability so you can get to work with the tablet as soon as you get it.

You get a number of tools and even Microsoft Office for free, making the tablet great for productivity

Camera features are above average at best so while all the basic features like panorama, depth of field and the like are available it won't beat out most cameraphones. The 8MP front and back cameras are above what you'd normally see in a tablet though and should be more than enough for Skype or a selfie or 2.

Theres even a pro photo and pro video mode

In terms of benchmarks the Huawei MediaPad M3 scores really high on AnTuTu, almost on the same level as the Huawei Mate 8 and small wonder since they practically use the same processor. But the graphics benchmarks give away the MediaPad M3’s fatal flaw with rather low scores in Epic Citadel and 3DMark signifying that the tablet cannot offer smooth performance on higher resolutions. But, this is mainly due to the 2K resolution that the graphics have to handle. This was confirmed with rather laggy game performance on Asphalt 8: Airborne and high visual quality settings but you can regain that playability by notching down the visual quality to medium.

The AnTuTu score is on the same level as flagship smartphones

As well as Epic Citadel scores, mainly because of the 2K pixel resolution

You can still play Asphalt 8: Airborne but you may have to cut down on the visual quality settings

In everything else, the MediaPad M3 does excellently featuring smooth awesome movies with crystal clear clarity and superb Harmon Kardon supported sound. As a media playback device, there are nearly no tablets out there that can match it. As a productivity device, the fingerprint sensor, free Microsoft Office suite of apps, plenty of memory and fast processor combine to make it one of the best tablets for working on the go, especially as the 8-inch sized tablet is easier to carry about.

With the Huawei MediaPad M3, every detail just pops out with smooth 2K video playback

Great 2K video playback makes the Huawei MediaPad M3 perfect for showing off detailed shots and video

One of the main features which I loved the most was the fingerprint sensor enabled Home button as it is really intuitive and should definitely be a feature in Huawei's next phones. Just press once, press a long time or swipe to access the Home, Back or Recent apps. Truthfully, that is probably the feature that I miss the most, especially as I caught myself trying to do those same movements with other home button phones after I returned the MediaPad M3.

The fingerprint sensor navigation is really useful

The tablet does not get too hot, but it does become somewhat warm when put under pressure or under the hot sun, but this is mainly because of the metal body. Connectivity is fast with stable and strong 4G LTE and WiFi signals but as mentioned previously, the cameras are above average at best. You can get fairly good photos with them, but most smartphones have better camera sensors now.

Every tech reviewer wants to find the perfect device and for a little while the Huawei MediaPad M3 certainly seemed like that device, except if you’re hoping to do some 2K pixel resolution gaming. In everything else, like media playback or productivity on the go it is superb, especially with the nice artificial leather case, which looks stylish and can be used as a stand. If you’re looking for a tablet for those purposes, it should fit in most handbags and pouches.

In addition, its price of RM1699 (now RM1649) cannot be matched by any other 2K display tablet except for the ASUS Zenpad 3S 10 which is larger with a 9.7-inch 2K display and needs a bigger bag to carry about. The MediaPad M3 is definitely the more portable device and has a higher pixel resolution but you can compare the 2 devices more closely using our comparison tool. It should be an excellent tablet for showing off media that needs all the details to pop out like photography or architectural blueprints.


Huawei MediaPad M3 workshop shows off what this 8.4-inch 2K display tablet can do

Huawei recently held a workshop to demo their new Huawei Media Pad M3 tablet. Featuring a Kirin 950 chipset, 4GB RAM, 8.4-inch 2K display, Harmon Kardon dual speakers, 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor and more. It also comes with complimentary Microsoft Office (which can be used indefinitely), indicating that this RM1699 priced tablet is focused on productivity as well as entertainment.

The metal bodied tablet is curvy and lightweight at 7.3-mm thin and 310G. According to Huawei the MediaPad M3 uses a dedicated AK audio chip and SWS sound for a richer 3D sound. For those looking for a bit more, the MediaPad M3 also has a version with 64GB storage for RM1999.

Check out this audio and visual comparison between the Huawei MediaPad M3 and the Apple iPad mini 4

Both versions will get V.I.P. after sales services that includes:


Huawei MediaPad M5 10 tech specs, pics and pricing (from ~RM1917) leaked?

According to leakster @rquandt Huawei will be announcing Huawei MediaPad M5 10 tablets for MWC 2018. Powered by a Huawei Kirin 960 processor, the tablets will have Harmon-Kardon tuned speakers, 13MP rear cameras, 8MP front cameras along with fingerprint sensors (probably with built-in navigation). Other tech specs include 4GB RAM and 32GB storage.

The 10.8-inch display MediaPad M5 10 will offer 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 4G LTE and Stylus support with an estimated price of 449 euros (~RM2158), while a non 4G LTE version will go for 399 euros (~RM1917). A version with 4G LTE, Stylus support and 64GB of storage is expected at 500 euros (~RM2403). These tablets are likely to also come with Keyboard covers as well.

Another Huawei MediaPad M5 8 with an 8-inch or so display is also expected to make an appearance but no info on it yet. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but considering the state of the current tablet market in Malaysia, we expect only the MediaPad M5 8 to arrive here. As always with such leaks, do take them with a pinch of salt but the info certainly seems genuine. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more.


Huawei MediaPad M5 - A fitting tool for the Mobile Warrior

The Huawei MediaPad M5 is in a very interesting position due to the fact that it houses a pretty decent chipset with 4GB of RAM to boot. Although it carries a decently sized screen and Harmon Kardon speakers, it is still light enough to be carried around just like any other tablet out there in the market as compared to a conventional laptop. In this quick review, we’ll be taking a look at how the Huawei MediaPad M5 performs in our tests to see if it suits your mobile productivity and entertainment needs.

Weighing in at 316g with measurements of 212.6 x  124.8 x 7.3mm, the tablet is about the size and weight of a hardback novel, which is great to have while on a public transport to and from work. Even after holding the tablet for about 20 minutes, there were no signs of fatigue even while holding the tablet up with one hand. I think it would be best to mention that the 2.5D curved glass makes the MediaPad M5 a pleasure to hold no matter what you are doing.

You don't have to worry about dropping the tablet on your face

The most important aspect of the tablet is definitely the display, which is fitted with an 8.4-inch 2K IPS display which makes movie watching a pleasure. Subtitles on the display look sharp and easy to read due to the high-resolution display.

The Harmon Kardon speakers are able to reproduce high-quality sound effects such as gunshots, explosions, and more with minimal distortions on the highest settings.

The tablet is not only for watching movies or browsing the internet though, but it is also equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and 5100mAh non-removable battery making it more than capable for gaming as well.

Putting the tablet through its paces using the Antutu Benchmark, it managed to score 173163 points, ranking it at number 41. While playing PUBG Mobile, the tablet performed rather smoothly, however, the highest graphics setting that it is able to support is only HD.

MediaPad M5 and Bluetooth Keyboard side-by-side

The Huawei MediaPad M5, paired with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard (which you'll have to get seperately), would make an excellent work companion especially when you are constantly on the move.

Imagine if your boss assigns you last-minute work while you are on the train back home, you could easily whip out the MediaPad M5 along with a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and start typing away. Pictures and videos could easily be taken at any time thanks to the 13MP rear camera as well as the 8MP front-facing selfie camera.

Based on what we have stated above, the Huawei MediaPad M5 makes an excellent companion while on the move be it for watching movies, listening to music, or even doing work due to the lightweight nature of the device. Not only that, but it is also fitted with specifications that could handle almost anything you throw at it.

If you’re interested in owning a Huawei MediaPad M5 as well as a complimentary Ipega Bluetooth Gamepad, head over to Huawei’s official website and for more quick reviews like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite announced alongside Nova 5T, sporting 7500mAh battery, Harman Kardon speakers and more for RM1299

Besides from the global launch of the Huawei Nova 5T, Huawei Malaysia also announced the release of the MediaPad M5 Lite for RM1299. The pre-order period is the same as the smartphone starting from 29 August until 5 September 2019.

Available in just one plain grey model, anyone who pre-order the tablet will rece7500ive a Huawei mini speaker and an M Pen for free. As for the tech specs, it sports a 10.1-inch FHD IPS display (1920 x 1200 resolution), a Kirin 659 processor, 7500mAh battery (QuickCharge technology), Harman Kardon-tuned quad speakers, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, and EMUI 8 (Android 8 Oreo) out of the box.

Here's how the tablet look like, nothing too out of the ordinary but it has an Eye Comfort Mode

The back design, only one colour option. Both the rear and front camera is using 8MP

The two Harman Kardon speakers, the other two are on the other side

This is a pretty affordable tablet and looks like it's mainly made for youngsters. Will you be getting this one? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8-inch Malaysia release: 2K display and Kirin 980 chipset with price at RM1899

Huawei Malaysia has officially announced that the Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8-inch variant will officially be available in Malaysia from 20 December 2019, and it is priced at RM1899. If you purchase the aforementioned tablet via Huawei’s official website, you’ll be eligible for RM568 worth of free gifts such as the M-Pen Lite and a smart leather case.

Feature-wise, the MediaPad M6 features a quad-channel and quad stereo speaker sound system which is tuned by Harmon Kardon to give you the best listening experience possible. It also comes with EMUI 10 pre-installed and it supports the M-Pen Lite Stylus as well as magnetic keyboard, allowing you do work on it as if it was a desktop PC.

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MediaPad M6 on 20 December 2019? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MediaPad M6 comes with Kirin 980 chipset and 7,500mAh Battery Capacity! The Boxing King Unboxing and Hands-On!

Since most of the time we often need to move around during our working hours, a small and lightweight device with long lasting battery is what we needed. While most working laptops or productivity devices are geared not more than 8-hour work days, but with the Huawei MediaPad M6, it can handle 48-hours unplugged with no charger or powerbank! In this episode of the Boxing King, we are featuring the Huawei MediaPad M6 which comes with a Kirin 980 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 10.8-inch 2K resolution screen and a 7500 mAh battery. But that's not just all, so check out more tech specs in the video below!

Stay tuned for more unboxing and tech reviews on TechNave.com!


ASUS ROG Phone 3 is expected to land in Malaysia by mid-September

Many of you must have noticed that ASUS is going to make a comeback with their popular gaming smartphone series. The ROG Phone 3 is going to be launched on 22 July, and it's on the same day as Lenovo's first Legion gaming smartphone. For the local launch, a source has reported that the highly-anticipated gaming smartphone is scheduled to hit our market as early as September.

After confirming with ASUS Malaysia, the source stated that Malaysians will get to have the next-generation ROG Phone around mid-September. For the price, it is unsure at the moment but it could be priced similar to the previous ROG Phone 2 during the launch. Other than the ROG Phone 3, the cheaper variant ROG Phone 3 Strix is also expected to enter the local market with slightly lower specifications.

To recap, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset and supports 5G. Other than that, it will also provide the internal storage options of up to 512GB. To power it up, the device is rumoured to have a 6000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. There will also be a triple-camera setup located at the back that includes a 64MP main camera, and a 13MP sensor at the front for selfie.

Let us know what you think about the good news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting local smartphone launches.


Huawei MediaPad X1 (Honor X1) hands-on video

We've been quite excited with what the Huawei MediaPad X1 has to show us and we've since gone hands-on with the tablet smartphone. While sporting a 7-inch full HD screen, the overall design of the tablet is 80% screen to body placing it well above the other 7-inch tablet competition. Featuring 2.99mm super slim side bezels, the MediaPad X1 is also one of the most compact tablets available in Malaysia. At 7.18mm thin it is also one of the thinnest and thanks to it's aluminum alloy unibody chassis it is also very tough. For the full hands-on, check out the video below:


Huawei MediaPad X1 (Honor X1) unboxing

The Huawei MediaPad X1 or Honor X1 tablet makes a splash as one of the most powerful 7-inch tablets with smartphone capabilities around. Recently introduced in Malaysia along with the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, the tablet packs in tech specs which include a 7-inch IPS display with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and super slim design. Priced at RM1399 for the 4G LTE version and RM1299 for the 3G version, Huawei Malaysia were kind enough to provide us with a unit for review. You can see the unboxing video for the Huawei MediaPad X1 or Honor X1 below:


Huawei Mediapad M2 officially announced, maybe coming to Malaysia for 1588 CNY (RM972)?

The Huawei Mediapad M2 has appeared before in France but recently it got it's official launching, which means we could soon see it coming here to Malaysia. Tech specs and features are surprisingly similar to the Huawei P8, with a premium metal body, Kirin 930 processor and 3GB of RAM. While there is already a 6.8-inch display Huawei P8 Max, the Mediapad M2 packs in an 8-inch full HD display instead. The Mediapad M2 does decrease the camera specs though but even then, you don't often see an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera on a tablet. Design-wise, the Mediapad M8 is 7.88mm thin but the overall flat and thin design with curvy corners remains the same. Features also include 4G LTE connectivity and dual 1W speakers with Harmon Kardon Clari-Fi audio technology while a 4800 mAh battery keeps the lights on. No Malaysia release dates yet, but we expect the Mediapad X2 to arrive first. Pricing for the Huawei Mediapad M2 start at 1588 CNY (RM972) for the 16GB WiFi only version, 1888 CNY (RM1155) for the 16GB 4G LTE versions and 2288 CNY (RM1400) for the 64GB 4G LTE version.


Huawei Mid Valley Megamall expands and offers Malaysia Day promotions until 1 October 2017

The Huawei Mid Valley Experience Store has expanded into a bigger 1200 square foot outlet located on the 2nd floor of Mid Valley Megamall. As part of the re-launch and expansion, the new store will be offering Malaysia Day promotions until 1 October 2017. These promotions include the following.


Huawei Mobile Services 4.0 promises improvements and more functionalities

Huawei has certainly been hard at work with developing a platform that matches the Google Mobile Services. At the Huawei Developer Groups recently, the company confirmed that version 4.0 for its Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) will be ready soon and revealed some of the areas of improvements.

In the new version, developers will be able to experience the beta version for HMS Core, which is equivalent to the Google Play Services. This should make it easier for them to adapt apps for use on Huawei devices. Some of the things you can expect, according to GSMArena, are improvements to account services, in-app payment services, and advertising services. In addition, there will be features like fake user detection, malicious URL detection, and application security provided by the Safety Detect service.

Previously, Huawei had mentioned that HMS would be ready before 2020 and it seems like the company is on track. The AppGallery is also expected to get a huge influx of apps as well, due to company investing 1 billion USD (~RM4.13 billion) into its HMS developer integration program.

It's great to see Huawei on-track to becoming its own independent ecosystem, but what are your thoughts on this? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei Mobile Services to offer 300 free passes for mobile game devs at Tokyo Game Show 2019

Huawei Mobile Services or HMS, home of Huawei’s AppGallery, will be participating at the Tokyo Game Show 2019 (TGS 2019) from 12 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 at booth 7-C03, Hall 7. As such, they are offering 300 free passes for mobile game developers to better collaborate and optimise their games for Huawei Mobile devices which can be redeemed here (be warned, it’s in Japanese).

While the HMS team will be on hand to provide assistance for any questions, there will also be a keynote presentation on 13 September 2019 at Room 302 on the third floor of the Makuhari Messe Convention Centre, from 2.30pm to 3.00pm. The keynote will reveal what kinds of support and opportunities will be made available via collaborations with HMS.


Huawei Mobile to present《The Voice 决战好声》premiering on 17 September 2017 in Singapore & Malaysia

Just earlier this week, Huawei Mobile has announced that their collaboration with mm2 Entertainment Pte Ltd, Astro and StarHub will commence The Voice 决战好声 production. The popular singing contest show will premiere on 17 September in both Singapore and Malaysia, with first-over official coaches - Tan Hanjin 陈奂仁, Della Ding 丁当, Gary Chaw 曹格 and Sky Wu 伍思凯.

The production is said to take place at Pinewoord Studios in Johor Bahru. So far, the organisers have received over 2000 submissions from Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries since May for the Online Audition. Only 100 contestants will be shortlisted and will enter the first stage “The Blind Auditions”. The winner of the competition will be awarded a single recording contract by Universal Music Group which may also award recording contracts to other contestants at its own discretion.

With Huawei as its Sole Presenter. The other sponsors and partners include ‘A1’ (Supporting Partner), ‘StarHub’ (Official Telco, Singapore), ‘MARIGOLD PEEL FRESH chilled juice’ (Main Sponsor, Singapore) ‘, ‘Kinohimitsu Collagen’ (Main Sponsor, Malaysia), ‘OSIM’ (Co-Sponsor, Malaysia), ‘Singapore Press Holdings Chinese Media Group’ (Strategic Partners, Singapore), ‘SPH UFM 100.3’ (Official Radio Station, Singapore), ‘My FM’ (Official Radio Station, Malaysia) and international music label, ‘Universal Music Group’.

The Voice 决战好声 will be co-hosted by SPH UFM100.3 DJ Wenhong 黄文鸿and Astro Artiste Hui Mei 萧慧敏.  Moreover, the show will premiere on 17 September 2017, 8PM on Hub E City (StarHub TV Channel 111/825) and StarHub Go on StarHub; and 8.30pm (same date) at AEC Channel on Astro. For more information, visit the official website at www.thevoicesgmy.com.


Huawei Nexus 6P and Huawei Watch coming to Malaysia at RM2698 and RM1799 on 10 December

The Huawei Nexus 6P and Huawei Watch have officially landed in Malaysia today at surprise, surprise RM2698 and RM1799. Both devices are full metal but the Huawei Watch does come with a Black Metal plated version at RM1999. The full metal unibody Nexus 6P comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a fingerprint sensor, dual front speakers, USB Type-C ports and a 12.3MP rear camera with super large 1.55-micron pixel Sony sensor that can record 4K video at 30fps. The equally premium looking Huawei Watch on the other hand sports a round 1.4-inch AMOLED display with 400 x 400 pixel resolution.

Both devices will be available starting 10 December 2015 at VMALL.my and Lazada but if you're looking to get up close and personal with them, they will only be available at the Huawei concept stores late next week. You'll still have to buy them online but the first 600 to do so will get a free Google Chromecast. Huawei Malaysia are planning to bring in a number of cases and straps and accessories but there are still no specific Malaysia release dates. Here's the price list for all the devices:

Check out the full tech specs for the Huawei Nexus 6P below:

Check out the full tech specs and features for the Huawei Watch below:


Huawei Nexus 6P receives massive price cut, now only RM1899 in DirectD!

Check this out Nexus fans! Local tech retailers DirectD have suddenly slashed the price of the beautiful and powerful Huawei Nexus 6P to RM1899 from its original retail price of RM2698. That’s like almost RM800 less!

Other than the fact that the Nexus 6P was the first Nexus device with official support from Google Malaysia, it still houses some of the most impressive specs, even by today’s standards:

Those who are interested should hurry up and purchase it here at their online retail store or simply head over to your nearest DirectD retail outlet all over KL. They didn’t mention for how long this offer will last, but it should be until stocks last, so do hurry it up!

For more information, you can check out their official Facebook page.


Huawei Nexus 6P unboxing

I have to say that we're quite excited about the Huawei Nexus 6P as it is not only the best Nexus device to date, it is also the only Nexus device with official support from Google Malaysia since forever. As such we've taken a look at what else comes in the box with an unboxing video of the Huawei Nexus 6P. Priced at RM2698, you can now get a free cover and Huawei Earphone with it on VMALL.my and Lazada.com.my.