Huawei Mate X2 with improved specs and design to launch in February 2021

The Huawei Mate X2 has been in the rumours since early last year. But even after being certified by China's 3C in November 2020, there were no signs of an upcoming launch until recently. Now, there is reason to believe that the device could indeed be unveiled in February.

To elaborate, a Chinese blogger has claimed that Huawei's next foldable device is "coming soon". He also mentioned how it would sport a design that's different from Samsung's. This is probably a reference to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, which folds inwards like a book. As you can see from the image render below, the Mate X2 will fold outwards like the Mate Xs.

On that topic, the Mate X2's should have a 120Hz OLED screen that measures around 8-inches when unfolded, as well as a secondary 6.45-inch screen. Aside from that, it's expected to be powered by the 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset. It could also come with a 64MP main camera, 4400mAh battery, and more.

In our opinion, a February 2021 release in China does seem possible. Huawei would likely follow up with the global launch at MWC 2021. But with that said, what else would you like to see from Huawei's next foldable? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates about it.


Huawei Mate X3 and Mate 50 due to be unveiled somewhere around Q1 2022

There were plenty of rumours about the Huawei Mate 50 before it is launches. Here we spotted the leaks mentioned that the company is going to launch the device and another foldable smartphone in Q1 2022.

According to sources, the Mate 50 series will launch in January 2022. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset along with the Andreno 730 graphics accelerator. As for the Mate X3, it will be a foldable flexible display device that supports more than a 90Hz refresh rate and features a fingerprint scanner on the main screen. On the other hand, there is a rumour also mentioned that the company also might launch a tablet with an E Ink display which is the MatePad Paper (model number HMW-AL10).

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Are you excited about the device to launch? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate X3 release - Kunlun display & SD 8+ Gen 1 chipset, price starting from ~RM8419

Besides the Huawei P60 series, Huawei also unveiled the Mate X3 foldable smartphone in China. Compared to its predecessor, it has a new updated design that looks almost like a regular smartphone. Here's what you should know about.

Weighing 239g, Huawei claimed that the Mate X3 is lighter and thinner than most standard smartphones. It has a new dual-spin droplet hinge mechanism and adopts Kunlun glass protection on the exterior display, as well as an ultra-impact flexible interior display. On top of that, the displays support IPX8 water resistance and eliminate fingerprint smudges.

Like the Huawei P60 series, the Mate X3 also has Beidou satellite support. Users of this phone can also send messages and location information in remote locations, and surprisingly for a thin device, it has a 4800mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging, 50W wireless charging and 7.5W wireless reverse charging.

In terms of the camera, there is a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP (main) sensor + 13MP (ultrawide) lens + 12MP (periscope) lens. As usual, the camera software uses the XMAGE computing system to produce the best image quality possible. On top of that, the Mate X3 features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage type.

While there's no news about the Huawei Mate X3 launch for the Malaysia market, the company did reveal the prices for each model:

What do you think of the Huawei Mate X3? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 2 will come with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset?

Today, Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, which will be included in ASUS’ upcoming ROG Phone 2 that is due to be unveiled on 23 July 2019. The Snapdragon 855+ is basically a product binned Snapdragon 855 with higher clock speeds. For the uninitiated, product binning is the process of picking out chipsets that are capable of performing faster than usual. These chips will then end up in various products that frequently operate under workloads, that require higher-performing chipsets.

In terms of tech specs, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 will be equipped with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset mentioned above, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage. We might see the device come equipped with a large 5000mAh battery as well. As of now, there is no official information regarding the Malaysia release date as well as the pricing of the smartphone.

What do you think about Qualcomm’s new chip as well as ASUS’ ROG Phone 2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate Xs 2 release: SD 888 4G chipset, new-gen Falcon Wing Hinge and more, starting price from ~RM6601

Just last night, Huawei unveiled a bunch of devices but nothing takes the spotlight like the Huawei Mate Xs 2. After two years, the new foldable successor to the Mate Xs is now available in China and here's what you need to know about it.

Weighing at only 255g, Huawei highlighted that the Mate Xs 2 is using ultra-light glass fibres as well as aerospace-grade titanium alloys. To further improve the folding experience, there is now a new-gen double-rotating Falcon Wing Hinge Design that was developed by the company itself. The display also adopts a Composite Screen that absorbs shock and impact. On the other hand, the folded display is 6.5-inches.

When unfolded, the Mate Xs 2 features a 7.8-inch True-Chroma Foldable Display with 2480 x 2200 pixels and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio. As expected, there is also a 120Hz refresh rate and it's also accompanied by a 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the Mate Xs 2 also features a Snapdragon 888 4G chipset, up to 12GB + 512GB memory capacity, and up to 4880mAh battery with 66W Huawei SuperCharge technology, a Graphene Liquid Cooling System and a new AI Sound Engine.

To the camera corner, you can find the primary 50MP + 13MP (ultrawide) + 8MP (telephoto) triple rear camera utilising the True-Chroma Camera system by Huawei. The company said that the XD Optics is now improved to further elevate image clarity thanks to the assistance of the XD Fusion Pro True-Chroma Image Engine, the 10-Channel Multi-Spectrum Sensor and colour calibration of more than 2000 colours in P3 full-colour gamut.

Alternatively, you may get a Huawei M Pen 2 as a separate accessory for the Mate Xs 2. Available in three colours - purple, white and black, the pricing for this new Huawei foldable device is 9999 Yuan (~RM6601, 8GB + 256GB) and 12,999 Yuan (~RM8582, 12GB + 512GB). We aren't sure if Malaysia will get it or not, so we have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate Xs 5G release: Foldable 8-inch display and 55W fast charging at ~RM11332

Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Mate Xs foldable smartphone, which is priced at a whopping 2499 euros (~RM11332). Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the exact availability date of the aforementioned foldable smartphone as of now.

In terms of the tech specs, the aforementioned smartphone comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset, 8GB RAM, 512GB of internal storage, 8-inch foldable display, as well as a 4500mAh which supports 55W fast charging. In terms of the camera, the device sports a 40MP(main camera) + 8MP(telephoto) + 16MP(ultra-wide) + ToF quad-camera setup in the rear.

The cameras support various features such as 45x zooming range, 2.5cm macro photography, OIS and AIS support as well as the capability of cranking up the ISO sensitivity up to 204800. Other than that, it also supports the multi-window design that lets the user seamlessly multi-task between different apps at the same time.

With all that being said, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date, as well as local pricing of the Huawei Mate Xs. Would you be interested in getting Huawei’s new foldable smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Mate Xs expected to make an appearance in MWC 2020

Yesterday, news that the Huawei P40 series would have a March 2020 release surfaced. But that's not the last we're going to hear from Huawei this year. We already know that the Huawei Mate Xs is going to share that same release window, but now we also know that successor to the Mate X will appear in next year's Mobile World Congress, according to TechRadar.

From what we know, the Mate Xs will be equipped with the Kirin 990 chipset. It's manufactured on the 7nm+ process and houses over 10 billion transistors. The 8-core CPU inside combines Cortex-A76 cores and Cortex-A55 cores together for high-end performance while connectivity is handled by an integrated 5G Balong modem. Besides the specs, Huawei CEO Richard Yu also mentioned that the Mate Xs will feature an improved hinge mechanism.

We don't have the other details of this foldable device yet, but expect it to lack Google Services. HarmonyOS doesn't seem to be ready yet either, so hopefully Huawei has some other alternative or workaround for potential buyers.

Are foldable devices something you're interested in? Let us know if you would buy the Huawei Mate Xs on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei Mate Xs foldable device to be revealed on 24 February 2020

Yesterday, Huawei announced that it will be hosting an online launch on 24 February 2020. A bunch of new products are expected to be revealed then, including the company's upcoming foldable device. In fact, we've got confirmation that the Huawei Mate Xs will indeed be among the product lineup that will be introduced at the launch.

According to MyDrivers, Huawei is expected to reveal not just the Mate Xs, but also the P40 series, Matepad Pro 5G, and more. Some of these have For the Mate Xs, we don't really have a lot of details on it yet. But previous news strongly suggests that it will be a powerful flagship that will come with a Kirin 990 5G chipset and support for 65W fast-charging. If you're interested, the online launch event will start around 9 pm (GMT +8) on 24 February 2020, so you can just watch the livestream then.

We're quite excited to see what else Huawei has in store for us next Monday and the Mate Xs is definitely one of the products we're keeping an eye on. But which product are you more interested in out of the lineup Huawei has hinted at so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Huawei Mate20 Pro wins 'Best Smartphone' award and the Galaxy Watch wins 'Best Wearable Mobile Technology' at 2019 GLOMO Awards

Huawei and Samsung win big at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) over at MWC 2019. If you aren't familliar with GLOMO, it is an award that acknowledges rapid technological advancements and innovations that have stood out during at MWC and let me tell you, its pretty competitive!

Winning the 'Best Smartphone' category is Huawei with their Huawei Mate20 Pro smartphone. If you're not familiar with this device, the Huawei Mate20 Pro features the Kirin 980 chipset with tech specs of 6GB/8GB and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. Camera-wise, you'll find a rear triple camera setup with 40MP (wide) + 20 MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (telephoto) sensors. I'm not surprised at all that this device took home the bacon as their Master AI, Night Shot, Reverse Wireless Charging, fast charging and Hi-Sense really made the device a game changer in the mobile phone industry.

Taking home 'Best Wearable Mobile Technology' is Samsung's Galaxy Watch which had just been unveiled at Unpacked 2019. The watch is stunning and really shows off the aesthetic of a person with an active lifestyle. What makes the Galaxy Watch a winner in the category is most likely due to the fact that it improves upon its users' quality of life with apps such as stress management, sleep tracking,  fitness tracking and more. It even has Samsung Pay on it!

Big congratz to the winners of GLOMO at MWC 2019! Do you think the awards were deserved? For the latest news over at MWC 2019, TechNave.com is the place to check it out!


Huawei Mate30 Pro and Huawei x Gentle Monster : Tech and Fashion on-the-go

It's not every day that you hear technology and fashion going hand-in-hand together. How does that work? And has it already happened without us knowing? Well, some tech brands have attempted it, such as with smartphones and laptops, or even glasses like the Spectacles by Snapchat (yes, it's real). But none of them have made something as intriguing as the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear.

Announced earlier this year, the eyewear looks like a pair of premium sunglasses but with a twist - it's able to make network calls and listen to songs without any earphones. A James Bond-gadget in real life if you will, this eyewear is compatible with the Huawei Mate 30 series and here's how the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER can match your futuristic yet fashionable lifestyle.

According to Huawei, this eyewear has a 2200mAh battery that allows you to have two and a half hours of call time from just a single charge. The point here is not about how long you can talk, but the power to stay that long is certainly quite impressive for an eyewear. Furthermore, it comes bundled together with a wireless charging case so that you can charge it on-the-go when you're not wearing it. This can provide up to a total of 8 hours for calling, which isn't bad at all.

An eyewear without any buttons, it's equipped with sensors that can understand your finger commands and controls. Simply just double-tap on the sides to answer or hang-up calls, as well as play or pause your favourite songs, it's that simple! To add on, you can also activate the Huawei smart voice assistant, as it can give you an intimate greeting to start the day, remind you of tasks, and many more making it suitable even for business people.

Huawei also didn't forget those who are already wearing glasses. You can also customize it with three different optical glasses as well as with two kinds of models - Jackbye and Eastmoon - to fit your style. All in all, the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER eyewear are specially designed for work and play in style for the smart life.

Of course, we can't forget about the Mate 30 Pro as well. Not only does the Huawei flagship feature a Kirin 990 chipset, but there are also other cool features such as double-tapping the side curved screen to adjust the volume, as well as having an updated face recognition 2.0 technology for a more seamless unlocking speed and better biometric security measures.

On top of that, the latest EMUI 10 operating system added a new AI gesture system where you can scroll your phone without touching it (super convenient when you are eating with your hands). You also don't need to worry about overheating issues, as the Mate 30 Pro has a graphene film cooling technology.

As we move towards the future of smart life, you can experience much more with the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear and Mate 30 Pro, both of which are dropping into Malaysia as soon on 15 November 2019. Start the intelligent lifestyle with Huawei now and to learn more about the devices, you can visit consumer.huawei.com and their official Facebook page to check it out.


Huawei Mate50 series now on a discount & you can also trade in for RM500 rebate

In other news, Huawei Malaysia is also offering a Trade-In Programme for consumers of the Mate 50 series. Available until 31 July 2023, consumers who do so will get discounts, an additional RM500 rebate and freebies.

For example, if you get the Huawei Mate 50 Pro Kunlun Glass (8GB + 512GB) edition, you can get the phone at RM4799 only (RRP RM5299) as well as Huawei Care with 20% off. The Care service includes a 1-year extended warranty at RM183 (RRP RM229) and 1-year screen protection worth RM270 (RRP RM338). On the other hand, the Mate 50 is also eligible for this but with one variant only as seen below.

Anyway, for a better view of the discounts and freebies, you can view the table below for your reference:

1-Year Extended Warranty RM 183 (RRP: RM229)

1-Year Extended Warranty RM 119 (RRP: RM149)

Regarding what kind of device you can trade in, any old phone brand can do as the discounts are fixed and so is the additional RM500 rebate. To read more about the Mate 50 series and Kunlun edition specs and features, you can visit our news coverage here and here respectively to learn more.


Huawei MateBook 13 equipped with 2K FullView display to be announced in Malaysia on 2 April 2019

Shortly after the unveiling of the Huawei P30 series in Paris, France. Huawei is keen on officially launching the MateBook 13, along with the P30 series here in Malaysian on 2 April 2019. Just in case you guys forgot what is a MateBook, it's the only laptop that houses a recessed camera within the keyboard.

To give a little more detail regarding the MateBook 13, it is the first 2K FullView 3:2 aspect ratio laptop to be sold in Malaysia along with new features such as the Huawei Share 3.0 with OneHop technology which vastly improves file sharing between Huawei devices. If you want to find out more about the OneHop feature, we’ve done a separate post explaining how it works and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 13 will land in Malaysia on April 2019

During the MWC 2019 conference, one of the new gadgets showcased by Huawei was the all-new MateBook 13 and if you're actually waiting for one, here's some good news - Huawei Malaysia has confirmed to us that the laptop will be arriving in Malaysia on April 2019!

No price was announced yet, though. But the starting price from Europe is €999 which is around ~RM4623 for the i5 Core, 8GB + 256GB model. Don't fret about it, that's a direct conversion and Europe pricing is usually priced higher than our local currency. But if you want the model with the highest specs (i7 core, 8GB + 512GB, MX 150), that's €1399 (~RM6474).

A demo using OneHop between a Huawei smartphone and MateBook

Out of the tech specs and features of the MateBook 13, the one that stands out the most is the OneHop which allows the user to share photos, videos and other files wirelessly just by using a Huawei smartphone (with HUAWEI Share 3.0) to tap on the MateBook surface near the keyboard. Stay tuned for more Huawei news as we get more information on the release date in Malaysia only at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 14, Y7a, FreeBuds Studio, and GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II now in Malaysia, starting price from RM799

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced that the newly released MateBook 14, Y7a smartphone, Freebuds Studio headphone, and Gentle Monster Eyewear II are now available in Huawei Experience Stores and Huawei Online Store. For reference, the following prices for each product in order are RM3799 (AMD Ryzen 5 version), RM4399 (AMD Ryzen 7 version), RM799, RM1199, and RM1799.

Of course, you can expect some goodies bundled with the new Huawei products. For the MateBook 14, it comes together with a backpack and Bluetooth mouse for both laptop versions so that's nice. There's 30-day free trial access to Qello Concert, The Explorer and videos from the HUAWEI Academy on HUAWEI Video for getting the Y7a device, which also comes with a free access up to 15GB of HUAWEI Cloud Storage for 12 months and a Mini portable fan. However, both the Freebuds Studio and Gentle Monster Eyewear II won't come with any gifts.

On top of that, Huawei Malaysia is also offering three new "Feel Good with Together 2020 Instalment Plan" package for these new products. There's a Starter Pack consisting of a Y7a, Huawei Watch Fit and Freebuds 3i wireless earbuds, and you can own these for RM4.65 per day. For the Music Lover Pack, this one is RM17.53 per day with the Huawei Sound X, Freebuds Studio and P40 Pro. Finally, the Fashionista pack has the Matebook 14 (Ryzen 5), Huawei X Gentle Monster Eyewear II and Watch GT 2 Pro for RM18.62 per day.

Well, that's some instalment plan to own these gadgets. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 2 with Snapdragon 855+ will be available in Malaysia starting 16 October 2019

ASUS recently posted an announcement on their Facebook page, stating that the ASUS ROG Phone 2 will be available in Malaysia starting on 16 October 2019. Based on what we have covered previously, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage.

In addition to that, the ROG Phone 2 will come with a 6.59-inch AMOLED 10-bit HDR with up to 120Hz refresh rate. Not only that, but it also has a 6000mAh battery with support for 30W HyperCharge Technology. While there is no official pricing of the device as of now, we can safely assume that the ROG Phone 2 start from around RM3499 due to the fact that it was the price of the first ROG Phone.

Would you be interested in getting the ASUS ROG Phone 2 this year? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 14 pre-order ending soon with exclusive promotions at RM3299

In case you missed it, today is the last day for pre-ordering the Huawei MateBook 14. Initially priced at RM3999, the pre-order promotion is just RM3299 for the time being alongside freebies for the customers.

Exclusively available on the HUAWEI Official Website, pre-ordering the MateBook 14 will grant you complimentary gifts worth up to RM398. Gifts include a Huawei Backpack, Huawei Bluetooth Mouse and a two-year warranty. To recap, the MateBook 14 2023 model comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 H series processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Moreover, its 14-inch display offers a 2K FullView resolution, a 90% screen-to-body ratio and a 3:2 aspect ratio which is uncommon for laptops nowadays. It's also lightweight, weighing 1.49kg as well as an Iris Xe graphics card. The 56Wh battery can be fast charged with the 65W power adapter.

In addition, the MateBook 14 is also integrated with Mobile App Engine which allows users to run mobile apps downloaded from the Huawei AppGallery. Of course, the multiscreen collaboration feature is still present, allowing users to pair up with their Huawei smartphones, tablets, monitors or other devices.

For more information, you can visit the pre-order page right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 14s Malaysia pre-order for RM4999, nova 9 & Watch GT 3 Series coming at a later date

Today, Huawei Malaysia held its APAC Autumn Launching Event and introduced three new products which are the Huawei MateBook 14s, nova 9 phone and the Watch GT 3 Series smartwatch. At the moment, only the laptop has a price and availability whereas the nova 9 and Watch GT 3 Series will come to Malaysia at a later date.

For starters, the MateBook 14s cost RM4999 and it will be available for pre-order from 28 October until 6 November 2021 on the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. Alternatively, customers can also purchase it easily through the company's official app, My HUAWEI App. The pre-order includes freebies worth up to RM 1,366 including a FreeBuds Pro, a Backpack, a Huawei Bluetooth Mouse and a 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365.

To refresh your memory with the tech specs, the MateBook 14s features a 2.5K FullView Display supporting a 90 Hz Refresh Rate with an aspect ratio of 3:2. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processor and Iris Xe Graphics card, it has a performance mode that will boost the CPU TDP to 45W. The laptop also uses a 60Wh battery and a 90W power adapter.

As for the nova 9, it's basically a "clone" of the recently announced HONOR 50 featuring a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz Refresh Rate, Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 4300mAh battery pack and even the design (with the exception of the 50MP Ultra Vision camera). Finally, the Watch GT 3 Series features an AI Running Coach and more than 100 workout modes for the user. It also sports a dual-band GNSS to pin the user's location, an improved Truseen 5.0+ heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitoring, skin temperature detection and last up to two weeks of battery life.

Huawei Malaysia also announced its upcoming 10th Anniversary of the Huawei Experience Store so expect some great promotions on selected Huawei products. It is said that customers will receive an exclusive Gift Box worth RM99, packed with Multi-Purpose Spray & Wipe, Notebook and a retractable USB Carry Case with purchase of selected HUAWEI products. Other than that, consumers can also stand a chance to win an amazing lucky draw prize, while stocks last.

That's all, folks. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 14s, nova 9 & Watch GT 3 will be launching in Malaysia on 28 October 2021

Today, Huawei Malaysia announced that there will be an upcoming APAC Autumn Product Launch soon. Scheduled for 28 October 2021 at 7 PM, the company will be unveiling the arrival of the Huawei MateBook 14s, nova 9 smartphone and the Watch GT 3 series.

To refresh your memory, the MateBook 14s was just recently released in China back in mid-September. It's a new laptop featuring a 14-inch FullView display in 2.5K resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate. The laptop is also running on an 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processor and there's an AppGalery PC beta version as well. Of course, you can expect the Multi-Device Connectivity feature that syncs with a Huawei phone, tablet or monitor with just a single tap.

WANT SOMETHING NEW? We heard you!Stay tuned with us this HUAWEI APAC Autumn Launch at 28th October, 7PM as we unveil 3 NEW PRODUCTS! --- HUAWEI MateBook 14s, HUAWEI nova 9 and HUAWEI WATCH GT3 Series. Save the dates, 28 October, 7PM! Find out more https://t.co/gKU6GVeu8l pic.twitter.com/qlD3XPL2Qt

The nova 9 is another new smartphone that has yet to be revealed yet. But what we do know is that it supports a 50MP Ultra Vision camera, a 6.57-inch display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 66W SuperCharge technology. On the other hand, the Watch GT 3 will feature an AI Running Coach with more than 100 workout modes, a Heart Rate monitoring technology as well as a battery life that lasts up to two weeks.

You can catch and watch the livestream event at the official Huawei Malaysia Facebook page on the aforementioned date and time. Are you looking forward to the new gadgets? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook 14s review - Premium laptop for productivity

While better known for smartphones and mobile devices, Huawei is a brand that's no stranger to the laptop industry. In particular, its MateBook series offers complete functionality for professionals.

The latest product in the series, the Huawei MateBook 14s, features a sleek design and good specs for those who frequently go to various places for their work. Read on to find out if this computer is suitable for your use.

From the exterior, the MateBook 14s features a simple design yet still looks premium and professional, making it ideal to be placed in a corporate setting. The colour for the unit we received was Space Gray. But if that's not to your taste, Huawei Malaysia also offers this PC in Spruce Green.

The computer also has a lightweight and slim body, so it's easy to carry around in a bag. Moreover, it weighs only 1.43kg. As you know, this type of laptop has very premium workmanship yet maintains a compact size.

Due to the thin body, you need to consider using USB docks. That's because it lacks some ports available on other laptops, and these might be ports that you might regularly use. Specifically, the MateBook 14s comes with two USB-C ports, one USB-A 3.2 Gen1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and one HDMI port.

Two USB-C ports, one HDMI port and a 3.5mm audio jack on the left

Obviously, Huawei won't leave out the option to connect the laptop to a projector or monitor. After all, many users connect their laptops to external displays for presentations or meetings. With that in mind, both USB-C ports support data transfer, charging and DisplayPort. Unfortunately, you'll need a dongle to use SD or microSD cards.

Moving on, let's talk about the display. The one on this laptop is a 14.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2520 x 1680 and a unique aspect ratio of 3:2. Screens with this aspect ratio are longer than the more standard 16:9 screens. This gives you more space to view your files and documents, so it's good for productivity. On the flipside, all 16:9 videos end up with a letterbox at the top and bottom of the screen. It does give a nice cinematic feel, but might not be to your liking.

This display's 3:2 aspect ratio results in a more square and taller screen

It also offers a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother use and a 100% sRGB colour gamut. So when you want a break from the hustle and bustle of work, you can enjoy the videos with pretty rich colours. Like most laptops for professionals, this screen supports 10 multi-touch points. This makes it easier for you to interact with your computer. When combined with a 90Hz rate, scrolling and swiping feel very smooth.

The screen can generate a brightness of up to 400 nits. This is enough if you just work in an office. But it may not be bright enough if used under the sun or in bright places like a cafe.

The display doesn't look very bright when used outdoors, and you can see the letterbox effect

The keyboard in the MateBook 14s is very comfortable to type on, thanks to its 1.5mm key travel. It also has a nice layout that's easy to get used to and backlit keys to make it easier for you to type in dim environments. I also really like the large size of the touchpad, which is very responsive.

The computer also has a fingerprint scanner at the top right of the keyboard. It's pretty fast and embedded into the power button, making it easy to use. When you press the power button, the scanner will automatically scan your fingerprint and log you into the desktop. Super convenient for people who want to work fast.

Comfortable keyboard for typing along with a large touchpad

This fingerprint scanner also acts as a power button

In addition, the MateBook 14s is equipped with a 720p webcam camera that can be used for video meetings. It's also accompanied by four microphones equipped with AI Noise Cancellation technology. During my time with the laptop, my friends had no problems hearing my voice in video meetings.

The MateBook 14s variant lent to us has decent last-gen Intel hardware, namely the Intel Core i7-11370H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. You should have no issues running your regular productivity apps, barring high-resolution video editing. In fact, it can even be used for light gaming sessions if you want to relax for a while.

If you want a cheaper variant, there's one with the Intel Core i5-11300H CPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. Not as impressive as the Core i7 variant, but it's more than enough for web browsing, YouTube videos, and work apps like Microsoft Office.

In terms of battery life, the MateBook 14s has a 60Wh battery that can last eight hours before it needs to be charged. This is what you'd expect for most computers of this category, so it's nothing impressive. But you could extend it further if you set the refresh rate to 60Hz.

The laptop comes with a 90W charger, which can fully recharge the machine in about three hours. What's great about this charger is that it connects via a USB-C cable, so you can use it for phones, tablets, cameras, and other compatible devices. If you often travel for work, this one charger alone is enough to charge all your devices.

USB-C charger with a rate of 90W that can be used with various electronic devices

The MateBook 14s has not one, not two, but four speakers. Sounds like a lot, but the volume isn't that loud. That's because the speakers are all at the bottom, so the sound is somewhat muffled. If you plan to watch videos or listen to music, we recommend using headphones or earphones.

Besides that, the laptop can be connected to other products such as MatePad tablets or Mate series smartphones. This allows you to use the devices as extra screens and interact with them via the laptop. For instance, you could drag and drop to copy files easily. Unfortunately, I don't own a Huawei device, so I didn't get to try that.

Overall, the Huawei MateBook 14s is an attractive option for professionals, especially with its compact design and high performance for productivity. Unlike most computers in this price category, the MateBook 14s offers a touch screen that can simplify your daily tasks and comes with a good display.

It's sold in the Malaysian market at a price of RM4999. The price may be a bit expensive, but it's worth it for the fast performance offered. What do you think? Let us know what laptop you currently use for work, and stay tuned to TechNave for more reviews like this.

Pros: Premium look, lightweight design, fast performance for productivity, and 90Hz touch screen

Cons: Relatively pricey, and you don't get the full use out of it if you do not have a Huawei device

Conclusion: A solid choice for professionals who frequently travel to various places for work


Huawei MateBook 2021 series Malaysia pre-order: 11th Gen Intel Core processors & WiFi 6, starting price from RM3299

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced the official launch of the latest MateBook 2021 series starting from the price of RM3299. Scheduled to be available in the Malaysian market from 24 April onwards, the MateBook D 14, MateBook D 15 (Intel 11th and 10th Edition), MateBook 14 and the MateBook X Pro pre-order can be made as well from 20 - 23 April 2021.

So what do these new laptops offer? Well, some highlighted tech specs include the return of the FullView Display (ranging from 13-15 inches) and they are all TÜV Rheinland certified. This means that the screen has reduced harmful blue light so your eyes won't be strained in long hours. Moreover, all of them also support WiFi 6 which allows you to enjoy a much faster Internet connection and wider signal coverage.

In terms of memory, the biggest one goes up to 16GB of dual-channel 3200MHz DDR4 RAM whereas the NVMe PCIe SSD storage goes up to 512GB. All the new MateBooks are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors (10nm) so it should be sufficient for most users. Of course, the multi-screen collaboration is still present so Huawei phone users can still pair up with the laptops.

If you pre-order any of the new Matebooks from 20-23 April, you can get some freebies worth up to RM800 on the Huawei Store Online. This also includes participating Huawei Experience Stores and partner stores such as SenHeng, Harvey Norman, Courts and others. Gifts include a backpack, city travel package, Microsoft Office 365 (1-year subscription) and a Bluetooth Mouse Swift.

For more information, you may visit the official Huawei website right over here. Stay tuned for more local trending tech deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D 14 2020 Malaysia release: 10th Gen Intel processor, MX250 GPU, 13 hour battery at RM3399

Huawei Malaysia has officially announced that the Huawei MateBook D 14 2020 is officially available for purchase from 26 February 2021 at the price of RM3399. In addition to that, you can get a free gift worth up to RM249 when you purchase the laptop from either Huawei’s official website or Shopee.

In terms of the tech specs, the MateBook D 14 2020 comes equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core processor, Nvidia MX250 graphics processor, 14-inch display, as well as 13-hour battery life that can be charged up to 50% in just half an hour. Not only that, but it’s available in two colours including Space Grey and Mystic Silver.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei MateBook D 14 2020 as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D 14 Malaysia release: special launching price at RM2299 for 2 days only

Today, Huawei Malaysia just announced that the MateBook D 14 will be available exclusively online from the 8th until the 10th of October 2021. For just RM2299 (RRP RM2699) on the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, you may purchase it on MyHUAWEIApp as well.

The revamped MateBook D 14 this year features a 14-inch IPS display in 1080p as well as an 84% screen-to-body and a 16:9 aspect ratio. This laptop is as compact as before, weighing 1.38kg alongside a thickness of 15.9mm, it comes equipped with a 56Wh battery that supports a 65W USB-C charger adapter that can charge up to 46% in 30 minutes.

This MateBook D 14 is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor but there will be another variant coming soon. Scheduled for 10.10, the 10th Gen Intel Core i5, 512GB model will be released for the price of RM3299. The laptop should be released in the same aforementioned stores as well.

We are expecting Huawei Malaysia to give more information about its 10.10 sales soon. So far, we only know that selected Huawei products will have a discount of up to 42%. Stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D 15 2022 review - New model, slight improvements, better value

Huawei Malaysia has released this year's updated models of the MateBook D series, and this time we got to try the Huawei MateBook D 15 2022. It's a lightweight machine with an 11th-gen Intel Core CPU and can be upgraded to Windows 11.

So who is Huawei targeting with the Huawei MateBook D 15 2022, and can they meet your needs? Without further ado, check out our review below.

The Huawei MateBook D 15 doesn't look that different from before

In terms of design, this year's Huawei MateBook D15 isn't that much different from last year's model. But it maintains a thin and light metal body but retains the same texture. Considering that it has a large 15.6-inch screen, this laptop is quite slim at about 16.9 mm in thickness and is about 1.6 kg in weight. In addition to offering a large-screen display, it is portable enough to move around for office work.

Huawei went for a metal lid with a brushed finish with the Huawei logo engraved in the centre. What's great about this is that you barely see any fingerprints. Flipping the laptop's lid, you'll see the 15.6-inch screen with narrow bezels. For this model, the screen has a decent 87% screen-to-body ratio which is a rather large screen for a relatively compact machine.

Yup, it's decent despite being a regular IPS panel. The display has a screen resolution of 1920×1080 and a 100% sRGB wide colour gamut. On top of that, it has the Rheinland low blue light eye protection certification and no DC dimming mode Strobe double eye protection. You can enable these by right-clicking on the desktop and opening "Display Settings" to quickly open the eye protection mode, HDR, and adjust the colour temperature and more custom settings. Its 300nits max brightness is low but should be fine unless you use it under bright sunlight.

Moving on, let's take a look at the keyboard surface. Here, the MateBook D15 maintains the power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor. It's like those phones with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the power button. When we tested it, it unlocked just as fast, which is handy if you plan to use it as a work laptop.

As usual, Huawei has placed the 720p HD webcam in the centre of the top row of the keyboard. Just press that button to make the camera pop up. While it's a rather unusual spot it means the laptop has more space for the screen. Also, the webcam can be hidden when not in use, so it's convenient and protects your privacy. The downside is the weird camera angle, which can't be adjusted freely.

As for the keyboard, it is wide and spaced out nicely. The keys feel soft, so the overall typing experience is pleasant. The trackpad has a decent size and is easy to use. Honestly, you probably don't need a mouse with this trackpad. On the lower right side of the keyboard is the Huawei Share area, where you can find the NFC connection. This is for those who have a Huawei smartphone and want to enable multi-screen collaboration with one tap.

In terms of I/O ports, the MateBook D15 comes with one USB Type-A (3.2 Gen1) port, two USB Type-A (2.0) ports, one USB-C port, one HDMI port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For an ultrabook, these I/O ports should be enough for most people but if you need more, you can attach a suitable hub.

Left: USB Type-C, USB Type-A (3.2 Gen1), and HDMI

Right: 2x USB Type-A (2.0), 3.5mm audio jack

Next, let's take a look at the core configuration of the Huawei MateBook D15. This time, Huawei Malaysia has two variants available: 8GB+512GB and 16GB+512GB. Both are equipped with an 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and the Intel Iris Xe graphics card. For the average user, this laptop would be mainly for simple tasks like web browsing, word documents, and online video streaming.

For your info, the one Huawei Malaysia sent is the 8GB+512GB variant. Inside is the 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, manufactured on a 10nm SuperFin process. It has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.4GHz, a turbo clock of up to 4.2GHz, and 8MB of L3 cache.

In terms of CPU specs, it's not as good as its Core i7 counterpart. But the Core i5-1135G7 also comes with the Intel Iris Xe core graphics and has high enough performance. Overall, it's comparable to the graphics performance of a 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU's iGPU. Moreover, this 11th-Gen CPU is superior in that it has native Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4.

As usual, we ran the laptop through PCMark 10 and 3DMark. It scored 4705 points in PCMark 10, showing good performance in daily office applications, productivity, and digital content creation. Be it Microsoft Office or high-end software like PS, Pr, Ai, etc., the MateBook D15 handles them easily. It can also be used for light photo and video editing.

Unfortunately, the MateBook D15 is not a laptop for AAA titles or e-sports games. On 3DMark's Time Spy test, it scored just 1526 points. It also recorded a minimum frame rate of 7.93 FPS and a max frame rate of 8.97 FPS. You should have no problems playing some popular mainstream games (like Dota 2 or CS:GO), but forget about playing AAA games.

As you know, heat dissipation is also a key concern for laptop users. This time, the MateBook D15 is equipped with a Huawei shark fin high-density fan. It has ultra-thin S-shaped fan blades that measure just 0.2mm in thickness, which should help improve heat dissipation. While testing the laptop, we found the fan quiet in most scenarios. The exception is when it runs certain apps like benchmarking software. It's also not noticeably hot, even if you place the MateBook D15 on your lap.

Besides the decent display, the MateBook D15's speakers aren't too bad. At more than 60% volume, it provides sufficient audio immersion in music and movies. Maybe this is because the speakers are located at the bottom of the notebook. The sound gets boosted by bouncing off the flat surface the laptop rests on, which is not bad for a thin and light notebook.

Large 15.6-inch screen for work and entertainment

The narrow bezels make the screen feel more immersive

Today's mobile phones, laptops, and tablets all emphasize cross-device connections. Huawei also has some laptops that support this via Huawei Share. You can access it on this laptop with the "Huawei PC Manager", getting significant benefits in multitasking and productivity.

For example, you can open multiple mobile apps or drag and drop files between the computer and phone. You could even answer your phone calls via the laptop. This allows you to enjoy hands-free video/voice chatting with relatives and friends. Unfortunately, the writer in charge of the review didn't have a Huawei device on hand, so we can't show you what these features look like.

There's one more feature that's worth highlighting - the "Fn+P one-step switching mode". According to Huawei, this one was intended for use with professional software or heavy office work. With the Fn+P shortcut, you can enable High Energy Mode to boost the clock speed for better performance. Once done, you can use the shortcut key combination to revert to Balance Mode.

Lastly, the Huawei MateBook D15 has a built-in 56Wh battery and a standard 65W power adapter that's more compact than regular laptop adapters. This makes the laptop more convenient for travelling, as you don't have a long cable and thick power brick to pack. The one downside is the rather short cable.

Doesn't this setup look better than the usual black power brick?

Next, let's take a look at the battery life. The laptop was used for daily work and kept in "balanced mode" for our review. From 8:30 to 12:30, the MateBook D15 went from 91% to 30% in about 4 hours. At this point, it showed 2 hours of battery remaining. After lunch, it only had 10% left by 2 PM and sorely needed a recharge.

The battery can last long enough for regular web browsing, video conferencing, and other productivity apps. Overall, it can last about half a day even if you multitask but since it has a 15.6-inch display, this battery life is acceptable.

Finally, let's look at the charging speed of the MateBook 15D. From 10%, it took about an hour to reach 88%, or 1 hour and a half to fully charge. That's not too bad unless you need to get on a flight in 10 minutes (or something like that).

Overall, the Huawei MateBook D15 is a cost-effective thin and light notebook for the average user. It's even better with a Huawei mobile device, as you can benefit from multi-screen collaboration. Moreover, the laptop has decent performance and a large screen, so you can get the most out of it for daily office work. It's also suitable for surfing the Internet, watching dramas, and studying. In addition, it can handle light Photoshop work.

The MateBook D15 supports USB Power Delivery

If your budget is around RM3000, the 8GB+512GB is the variant to get since it's priced at RM3099. You'll need to fork out more for the 16GB+512GB variant, as it's priced at RM3399. Also, note that we only have the silver-coloured model in Malaysia.

So, what do you think about this laptop? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more reviews like this!

These are the tech specs and features of the Huawei MateBook D15:

Pros - Good display, simple but clean design, and excellent value-for-money

Cons - Average performance, multi-device feature locked to Huawei devices, and a non-adjustable webcam

Summary - It's nothing impressive, but it's a solid ultraslim laptop for work and maybe watching videos. Plus, it's highly affordable too


Huawei MateBook D 15 Malaysia Release - AMD Ryzen hardware, Multi-Screen Collaboration and more at the price of RM2499

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced that they will be releasing a new MateBook D 15 variant on 18 January 2020. Slated for RM2499, it will be available in Mystic Silver. It should be noted that Malaysia will be the first market outside of China to get the laptop.

Similarly to the previous models' design, the MateBook D 15 is compact and features a 15.6-inch Fullview display with ultra-thin bezels of just 5.3mm only. Using a 16:9 ratio and FHD support, the laptop also supports Multi-Screen Collaboration which is great for people who are looking into productivity, as long as they have a Huawei smartphone that supports it with the latest EMUI 9.0 OS. This allows owners to drag files from one user interface to the other to transfer files, and view the contents saved in the smartphone directly on the laptop without switching.

For the internal tech specs, the laptop sports a 12nm AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor, AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD space (with G-sensor, which safeguards the data). There are plenty of ports too with 3 USB ports (1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headset jack, and a HDMI port. There is also a new HUAWEI Shark Fin Fan version to handle the heat and the battery is supported by a 65W USB-C charger and a USB-C.

As mentioned, the MateBook D 15 will retail at RM2499 with the following standard configuration of 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. For more information, you can visit the Huawei online store right here.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D 15 sold out on the first day of sales in Malaysia

Huawei has officially announced that the Huawei MateBook D 15 laptop, which is priced at RM2499 during the sale has officially sold in locations such as IOI City Mall, Sunway Pyramid, Queensbay Mall, as well as Imago Mall. Those who managed to get their hands on the aforementioned laptop were also eligible to receive attractive freebies such as a Bluetooth mouse, FreeBuds 3 and a copy of Microsoft 365.

If you are still interested in getting the product, you can still do so by making a reservation at either the roadshow in the locations mentioned above before 19 January 2020, all Huawei Experience Stores nationwide, or at their official website. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MateBook D 15? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 3 Malaysia release: 144Hz display and SD865 Plus from RM2999

ASUS has recently announced that the ASUS ROG Phone 3 series is officially available in Malaysia starting from the price of RM2999 for the STRIX Edition, while the ROG Phone 3 equipped with 12GB RAM and 16GB RAM is priced at RM3799 and RM4499 respectively. Both varaints are having 512GB ROM. In terms of the availability date, the device can be purchased from all ASUS experience stores and authorised dealers across Malaysia as well as e-commerce platforms such as Lazada and Shopee from today onwards.

But that’s not all, ASUS also reveals the price for all the ASUS ROG Phone 3 compatible accessories such as the ROG Ranger BC1001, Clip, Kunai, Mobile Desktop Dock, TwinView Dock 3, and the Lightning Armor case with Screen Protector at the price of RM99, RM149, RM499, RM599, RM899, and RM279 respectively. However, if you own last year’s ROG Phone, fret not as the accessories released this year are compatible with the ROG Phone 2.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the recently announced ROG Phone 3 or the accessories? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D 16 & MateBook 16s release: 12th Gen Intel processors, starting from RM3699

Today, Huawei launched two new laptops and the MateBook series isn't a stranger to most tech consumers. The MateBook D 16 and MateBook 16s have been launched at the HUAWEI APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 and the starting price is RM3699.

As the name suggests, it features a 16-inch FullView display alongside a 90% screen-to-body ratio and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Weighing at just 1.7kg, the MateBook D 16 is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core H- Series Processor that runs on up to -i7-12700H, a TDP of up to 40W, dual channel RAM and a high-speed SSD. It's also said that there is a Metaline Antenna technology that boosts weak WiFi signals by 55%, as well as a new Huawei Shark Fin Fan cooling system to help cool down the laptop.

On the other hand, the MateBook 16s features the same 12th Gen Intel Core Processor up to i7-12700H and 16-inch FullView display. The GPU is an Intel Iris Xe Graphics only and its aspect ratio is 16:9. Both laptops still can still multi-device collaboration as long as your device is compatible with other Huawei products.

In terms of prices, below are the details you can refer to:

Both models can be found and purchased on the Huawei Official Online Store, Shopee and Lazada. If you purchased the MateBook D 16, you can get a backpack and a pre-installed Office Home & Student 2021, whereas the MateBook 16s customers can bring home the same freebies with an extra Sound Joy speaker. The freebies are eligible before 6 August 2022.


Huawei MateBook D getting new variant powered by AMD

The last Huawei MateBook laptop was the Intel-powered D 15, which we reviewed before

In years past, laptop manufacturers have always stuck with Intel CPU. But this year, AMD bulldozed its way back into contention in the mobile CPU space, with many laptops now featuring the companies mobile Ryzen CPUs. The latest one that may get it is a new Huawei MateBook D series laptop, which is going to be equipped with a CPU from the Ryzen 4000 Mobile series.

According to @_rogame on Twitter, Huawei could be preparing to launch a new MateBook D laptop that comes with the latest Ryzen mobile CPUs. Specifically, it's expected to have the Ryzen 7 4700U CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This is likely to be a pretty fast ultrabook, with the RAM supposedly being able to clock up to 3200MHz. As for the SSD, it's expected to be a Samsung part, with a read speed of up to 3300 MB/s and a write speed of 2100 MB/s.

SSD is fast too pic.twitter.com/kKMcGQHfn4

Interestingly enough, a device bearing the same motherboard model number appeared recently and it turned out to be the Honor MagicBook Pro, now powered by AMD. The AMD model came in two separate variants, one with the Ryzen 7 4800H CPU and the other with the Ryzen 5 4600H CPU. If this rumoured MateBook D is real, it would be an alternative that sits right between the two MagicBook Pro variants.

Of course, we can't confirm if this is the case. But @_rogame's leaked turned out to be accurate for the MagicBook Pro, so this one could be another hit. This laptop could be a good option for those who want an ultrabook without having to pay the extra premium for a Ryzen 7 4800H CPU, but would you be interested in it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei MateBook D will come to Malaysia soon with the new Mate 20 series & MateBook X Pro

So not only the Huawei MateBook X Pro is coming to Malaysia, but there's also another model called the MateBook D and according to the company, these two notebooks are coming together with the new Mate 20 series soon. There's no price tag yet but let's take a look at the tech specs.

The MateBook D is a bit bigger than the MateBook X Pro, featuring a 14-inch display with an 81% screen-to-body ratio with 5.2mm bezel which is quite narrow for a laptop. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the power button. Battery life is able to withstand 12 hours of video playback, 13 hours of working and 12 hours surfing the Internet (test data from Huawei labs), which is pretty good since it has a quad-speaker system for entertainment. And as usual, it features the latest 8th Gen Intel core processor, along with a USB-type C for quick charging,

The MateBook D will be unveiled soon, so stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D15 Malaysia pre-order - AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series + Radeon GPU, special order price at RM2399

Today, Huawei Malaysia announced that the new MateBook D15 laptop is available for pre-order. Priced at RM2499, Pre-orders can be placed through the HUAWEI Official Website or the selected dealership (see below).

As the new 2023 version, the Huawei MateBook D15 only comes in Mystic Silver, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD of storage. It has a charging speed of 65W for the 56Wh battery adapter and on top of that, it has a good variety of ports including an HDMI, USB C, and even a 3.5mm audio jack port.

Besides those, the power button also functions as a fingerprint scanner and has a respectable 720p HD webcam. Like all Huawei laptops, the MateBook D15 also features Huawei Share whereby owners can utilise its multi-screen collaboration with a Huawei phone. Lastly, its IPS display is 15.6 inches in 1080p with TÜV Rheinland certifications.

Customers who pre-order the Matebook D15 from the 15th until the 30th o April 2023 can enjoy a special discount of RM100. Additionally, it will come bundled with goodies worth up to RM690. Below are the official physical stores where you can pre-order the laptop:


Huawei MateBook D15 i3 Malaysia release: Intel 10th Gen i3 processor priced at RM2599

Besides the Huawei MatePad Pro that was announced this afternoon, Huawei Malaysia also announced the Huawei MateBook D15 i3 for the Malaysian market at the price of RM2599. The pre-order for the latest laptop is now live and it comes with freebies with up to RM498.

For the record, you can only make the pre-order on the MateBook D15 i3 at the official Huawei Online Store here. We also mentioned the freebies earlier and this includes a simple backpack and a Bluetooth mouse so that's something. The MateBook D15 i3 is powered by an Intel 10th Gen i3 processor but if you want a higher specs variant, you may get the i5 models too.

To recap some of the highlighted tech specs and features, the MateBook D15 i3 features a 15.6-inch FullView display with 1080p resolution. The bezels on the screen panel are quite thin too, measuring only 5.3mm and when folded, the laptop measures 16.9mm in thinness and weighs 1.53kg only. Moreover, it comes with a 65W USB Type-C AC adapter that supports Huawei SuperCharge technology.

The Multi-screen collaboration feature is back too where you can use a Huawei device to pair with the MateBook D15 i3 laptop for work convenience. Lastly, the fingerprint power button is integrated into the power button.

The pre-order will end on 17 June 2021 at the said official store. If that's what you're looking for, you may visit the website to check it out, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook D15 is now on a limited time promo starting from RM2099

Today, Huawei Malaysia just sent a reminder that the MateBook D15 is at its lowest price for a period. Not only that, it will come with a free Huawei backpack for two variants with a starting price of RM2099. The promotion will end on 31 March 2022.

Depending on your preference, the MateBook D15 comes with either a 10th Gen i3, 8GB + 256GB or 10th Gen i5, 8GB + 512GB model. The promotion prices for these two variants are RM2099 and RM2799 respectively, which is the lowest that we have seen so far. The original RRP are RM2399 and RM2999 respectively.

To recap some of the features, the MateBook D15 is sporting a 15.6-inch IPS Huawei FullView display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio. Besides being lightweight, it also has the trademarked Huawei Share and Multi-screen Collaboration function to sync across multiple Huawei devices for an ecosystem workstation.

If you have been waiting for a MateBook D15 promotion, now it's the best time to get one. You may visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store or HUAWEI Official Website from now until 31 March 2022. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook X Pro (2019) and MateBook 14 revealed with OneHop feature for seamless sharing and more

Today, it was Huawei's turn to showcase what they got at the MWC 2019. The company revealed some new 5G devices and a new foldable Mate X smartphone but that's another story to tell (which you can read about it here). So in this article, we will be looking at the all-new MateBook X Pro (2019) laptop and a MateBook 14. Let's see what they got.

Starting with the 2019 MateBook X Pro, this laptop features the latest Intel 8th Gen Whiskey Lake Core i5-8265U and Core i7-8565U motherboard and compare with its predecessor, it has a 10% faster performance. The graphics are improved as well with an NVIDIA GeForce MX250 card with 2GB memory on the i7 model, whereas the i5 model uses a GeForce MX150 card with 2GB memory as well. It's also noted that the Thunderbolt 3 port can support a GTX 2080 external GPU.

The summary of Matebook X Pro (2019) tech specs and features

The OneHop is a new way of Huawei Sharing files between the laptop and Huawei devices

It's as simple as tapping the smartphone on the OneHop spot

Screenshot made easier with the fingers gesture screenshot

To keep the temperature in the MateBook X Pro cool, the cooling system Shark Fin 2.0 is integrated within. The difference between this 2.0 and the previous one is that it can turn off the fans automatically when not needed. In addition, the new 57.4 watt-hour battery is said to last 12 hours of web browsing and speaking of internet speeds, the company claimed that it has a faster WiFi speed up to 1.7Gbps and there's a new Bluetooth 5.0 version too.

Besides the tech specs mentioned above, everything else is the same as the predecessor, including the oddly placed hidden webcam and the OneTouch button on the keyboard. However, there is a new swiping gesture on the screen panel - if you use three fingers to swipe down from the top, you'll get a screenshot just like how it's done on a Huawei smartphone. Huawei Share has a new update too (3.0 version) and comes with OneHop, which is a one-tap NFC file transfer method between this laptop and Huawei devices.

Very nice screen resolution for video playback

Here's the battery chart for the MateBook 14

The MateBook 14 and MateBook X Pro (2019) looks quite similar altogether

Like the MateBook X Pro (2019), the MateBook 14 will support Huawei Share OneHop, Clipboard sharing and fingers gesture screenshot

Then onto the MateBook 14, this 14-inch baby which looks more or less the same is placed between the X Pro and the MateBook D. This means that it will cost lesser than the former, and according to Huawei, the MateBook 14 uses the same 57.4 watt-hour battery but somehow only last up to 10 hours of web browsing. The same Whiskey Lake Core i5 and i7, hidden webcam, OneTouch button are on board as well, but it's missing the Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C port in favour of the Type-A USB 2.0 port.

Finally, the price tags were also revealed. For starters, the MateBook X Pro (2019) will start from €1599 (~RM7390) and the mid-range MateBook 14 starts from €1199 (~RM5541). It's not known if they will import these laptops into the Malaysia market or not. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 tech specs leaks, launching in January 2022

A few months ago, Huawei had launched the Huawei MateBook X Pro with a price tag of RM6899. Today, we spotted the new Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 edition and it will come with a starting price of CNY12499 (~RM6260).

According to sources, the new MateBook X Pro comes with 3 colour variants which are Silver, Space Gray, and Emerald, weighs 1.38kg. Besides that, the laptop sports a 14.2-inch display 3120 x 2080p resolution, 90Hz of refresh rate, 500nit brightness, and a P3 wide colour gamut. On the other hand, it comes with an Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.

The tech specs of the MateBook X Pro 2022

Other than that, it features a pressure trackpad that can support a variety of gestures, 30W charging speed, 6 speakers, dual fans, 3 air inlet, and ultra-thin air-cooled VC. Well, do you want Huawei Malaysia to bring the laptop to the Malaysian market? What tech specs do you like the most? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook X Pro Malaysia release: 10th Gen Intel Core CPU and 1TB SSD storage for RM7999

The thin and light segment of laptops is just about to get a few newcomers. Huawei first launched its new series of MateBook laptops back in February, one of which we've previously reviewed not long after the official reveal. Today, the company has announced that its flagship MateBook X Pro is also coming soon with new upgrades and will be available in Malaysia.

The MateBook X Pro boasts an impressive 91% screen-to-body ratio and a not very common 3:2 aspect ratio display. It's a device that's made for productivity and content creation, considering its impressive 3000 x 2000 resolution touchscreen and 450nits of maximum brightness. As you would expect, it's built to ultra-portable thanks to a thickness of merely 14.6mm and a weight of only 1.33kg.

In terms of hardware, the MateBook X Pro will house a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U CPU, Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD storage of 1TB. Feature-wise, this laptop is no slouch either. It comes with quad speakers, fingerprint sensor (with the power button), 1MP recessed camera, Huawei Share functions, and more.

Besides the MateBook X Pro, the MateBook 13 is also getting an upgrade this year. It'll come with CPU will either be the 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U or the i7-10510U CPU, while the GPU could either be an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 or an Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU. Additionally, the laptop will have up to 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 13-inch 2160 x 1440 resolution display.

The MateBook X Pro will retail for RM7999 and if you get it during the Ramadhan sale today, you'll get Huawei Sound X speaker, a Bluetooth mouse, Huawei Backpack, and Huawei Band 4 for free. With that said, what do you think of Huawei's upgraded MateBook X Pro? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Huawei MateBook X Pro & MateBook D (starting from RM2999) officially announced for Malaysia, available from 27 October 2018

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced that their Huawei MateBook X Pro and MateBook D Windows laptops will be coming to Malaysia from RM4999 (Intel Core i5-8250U processor) and RM2999 respectively. There is also another variant for the MateBook X Pro, which is the bigger sized one (Intel Core i7-8550U) that cost RM6999. All will be available in Malaysia from 27 October 2018.

Of course, those who purchase either the MateBook X pro and MateBook D will have some freebies and it's a good one. According to the company, the freebies consist of a free backpack, a Huawei Bluetooth mouse and a Huawei Sleeve (MateBook X Pro only) which are worth RM1000 altogether. The participating stores in Malaysia include Harvey Norman, Courts and senQ. As for online, if you pre-order either one of the notebooks on 3ex.com.my, HUAWEI Online Shop and LAZADA from 19-22 October 2018, you will also get a free Microsoft Office 365 Home subscription worth RM359 per year. The two notebooks can be purchased at all HUAWEI Experience Stores and authorised dealers.

While the MateBook X Pro is clearly the premium laptop with its 13.8-inch FullView display and 8th Generation Intel Core processors, the MateBook D offers good solid midrange performance with a metal body and 7th Generation Intel Core Processors.  Huawei Malaysia will be holding a roadshow at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Queensbay Mall, and AEON Mall Dato’ Onn so that more customers can get their hands on the world’s first FullView Touch-Screen display notebooks. You can find the full specification list of the MateBook X Pro here.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition blind pre-order starts on 3 September for RM999

If you have been waiting for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 in Malaysia, wait no more as ASUS Malaysia just recently announced the first pre-order sales starting tomorrow (3 September 2020). The company will be releasing the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition first on their Lazada and Shopee platforms and here's everything you need to know to secure a unit.

First, this is a blind pre-order which means that you will have to deposit RM999 first and this isn't the first time that ASUS Malaysia did it. After depositing, you have to fill-up the form as well so you will receive a notification with a voucher link to offset RM999 from the official full price. Then on 5 September 2020 at 9.30PM onwards, you can make the full payment and the ROG Phone 3 will be delivered from 7 September onwards.

#ROGPhone3 Strix Edition is coming soon! Pre-order begins 3 September 2020 on our Lazada & Shopee stores. Stay tuned for...

On top of that, there are of course gifts bundled together with the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition which include a Lightning Armour Case and a tempered glass. All pre-order customers must complete the full payment before 7 September 2020 at 9AM onwards and deposits are not refundable.

To recap the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition specs, it is the 8GB + 256GB variant featuring Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, up to 144Hz refresh rate, 6000mAh battery, AirTriggers 3, 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and many more. You can also access to the Lazada and Shopee link here respectively. By the way, ASUS Malaysia will also announce the 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB variants with SD 865+ chipset pretty soon, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MateBook X Pro with Intel Core i7 unboxing and hands-on video

Huawei Malaysia have brought in their MateBook laptops in a big way with all of them sold out on the first day of the weekend launch. Now, only available for booking, we managed to get some time with the Huawei MateBook X Pro with 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, so we did an unboxing and hands-on video which you can see below.

Covering the main features of the MateBook X Pro, including the 13.9-inch FullView display with 3K pixel resolution, recessed web camera and fingerprint enabled home/power button, Huawei have been quite generous with the bundled accessories. This is because the MateBook X Pro not only comes with a very compact and portable pocket charger, Huawei Malaysia have also bundled in a free USB Type-C hub with a USB Type C port, VGA port, HDMI port and USB Type A port, so no need to feel too down just cause you missed the pre-order or roadshow freebies.

We'll be trying out the Huawei MateBook X Pro's other features like the quad Dolby Atmos speakers and quad microphones in the review later on, as well as some performance testing too. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to see and we'll include it if we have the appropriate apps, software or games to test it with. In the meantime, if you can't wait, do check out Huawei Experience stores for a personal close-up with the MateBook X Pro or book it directly from SenQ or Huawei online channels.

What would you like us to test the Huawei MateBook X Pro with?


Huawei MateBook wins worldwide acclaim with 15 awards at Mobile World Congress 2016

The Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 hybrid laptop tablet was recently announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. As of now, it has won 15 awards from industry watchers and tech authorities from across the world. Check out the full list of awards and various videos below:


Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 review - A sleek tablet with no GMS that works just fine

Another year and another Huawei device with no GMS, this time in the form of the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020. While it may not have the ability to install Google apps straight from the Huawei AppGallery, nearly everything Google-based works just fine on the pre-installed Huawei browser. This has somehow made it into a midrange Chromebook-like tablet with no GMS and no Chrome browser, but is it the right tablet for you? Find out in our full review of the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020.

In terms of design, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 isn’t much different from the previous Huawei MatePad 10.4. It’s still super slim with solid build quality, a slightly raised 8MP rear camera hump and thin bezels. There’s also the quad speakers on the top and bottom and an 8MP front camera on the side, making it great as a laptop alternative in landscape mode.

The Huawei MatePad 10.4 with it's keyboard case looks like a good laptop alternative

The bundled keyboard case has a textured back

The Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 uses USB Type C

The 10.4-inch display offers 2K resolutions with slim bezels

It's a mostly matte backside asides from all the logos

The Huawei Magnetic Keyboard case easily turns the MatePad 10.4 2020 into a slim, portable laptop that fits well on most laps and tables. The keys are quite responsive despite the slim profile and feel nice to type on with very little travel. It connects via Bluetooth but at least it has a USB Type C port just like the tablet. Like before, there’s no 3.5mm audio jack but it does come with an adapter dongle.

Oddly enough, the first thing that I had to do to make the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 work for me was to change the pre-installed Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard. The normally perfectly awesome SwiftKey was glitching so bad that I couldn’t type at all (super aggressive autocorrect was always on even after turning it off). For this time, I installed Chrooma which was installed from APKPure via the Huawei AppGallery but it does mean that the keyboard shortcut key didn’t work anymore.

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This is what I got when trying to type with SwiftKey

[Update]  This only seems to happen when typing in Google Docs from the Huawei browser. I don't have this issue at all when typing using Microsoft Swiftkey and WPS Office for example. It's a bit irritating if you're used to Google Docs but it's simply a matter of changing a single word processing app and copy pasting your work afterwards.

While I could not install the Google Play Store and other Google apps (using AppGallery), the pre-installed Huawei browser works just as well as Google Chrome, offering a Chromebook-like experience even if there’s no GMS. This review for example was written using Google Docs via the Huawei Browser and I had no issues with it at all.

Trying out other other Google apps, YouTube worked fine along with practically all other Google web apps. Listening to Don’t be Afraid Orchestra on YouTube was awesome thanks to the quad Harmon Kardon speakers which delivered crystal clear audio. Battery life with the 7250mAh battery was long lasting (several days on intermittent normal usage) and only required 3 hours or so to get a full charge from about 5%.

The Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 is powered by EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10

The only bloatware seem to be Agoda and Telegram

Technically, it's not bloatware since they're just shortcuts to download them but some of the suggestions are pretty useful

While there was some bloatware (Agoda and Telegram) most of the screen seems to be populated by groups full of app suggestions as they haven’t been downloaded through the Huawei AppGallery yet. I didn’t install any of them to be honest but there were some pretty good suggestions like WPS. Also, WhatsApp Web works just fine on the Huawei Browser, so if you intend to treat the MatePad 10.4 2020 like a laptop, this isn’t an issue either.

Since the MatePad 10.4 2020 is powered by a Kirin 820 chipset, I was actually wondering if the upgrade from the Kirin 810 chipset in the previous MatePad 10.4 was small. Thankfully, I was happily surprised as the 820 stands head and shoulders over the 810, something that really shows with the AnTuTu benchmark.

Other tech specs and features on the other hand are almost identical to the previous MatePad 10.4 though, so you’ll get the same 8MP front and rear camera and same 10.4-inch 2K display. The same impressive quad Harmon Kardon speakers and the same 7250 mAh battery. I did like the Chrome OS like swipe left to go back gesture interface and splitscreen though.

I also liked the wireless projection and AI Camera, but while the wireless projection easily let me play lag-free Asphalt 9 on my larger Samsung Smart TV, the AI Camera was a bit of a miss in finding out the calories of my food. It’s interesting to have but not something I’d think most users would find useful.

Here's our hands-on video with the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 testing out Google web apps, Wireless Projection and Gaming

Huawei didn’t supply me with an M Pen stylus so I couldn’t test that out. However, trying to draw with a normal cheapo capacitive stylus I found the MatePad 10.4 2020 to be very responsive. Not nearly as fast or lag free as say the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus and the S Pen, but certainly good for a tablet in the below RM1.5K price range.

The 2K display and 4 Harmon Kardon speakers make watching videos and listening to music simply awesome. Games that can be played like Asphalt 9 are lag free, even on wireless projection but you do sometimes feel the limitations of the Huawei AppGallery. Battery life is also excellent with the 7250 mAh battery and should last you about 1 day and a half on normal to medium heavy usage. Recharging takes a while longer though for about 3 hours or so to a full charge.

With enough patience and photography knowledge, you can get pretty good photos using the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020’s 8MP front and rear cameras. However, if you don’t have the patience, you could end up with washed out lighting and slightly blurry details. The front camera is more than enough for most video calls while the 4 microphones ensure that video calls and online meetings will sound clear on your end.

Do these look like Chinese Mountains to you? - drawn using Tayasui Sketches app and a capacitive stylus

With enough light, the 8MP camera captures colour quite well

Autofocus may be a bit slow, but if you're patient, you can capture most of the details

Details are blurry and undefined in low light conditions, but this is pretty good for an 8MP sensor

The 8MP front camera works well enough for selfies and should be fine for online meetings too

Overall, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020 is definitely worth the RM100 increase over its predecessor. Even at RM1499, it is fast enough to play most games and can handle most of the apps you’d like to use on it. While the Huawei AppGallery may be somewhat limited compared to Google’s Play Store, it is certainly better than some other App Stores we’ve seen, with enough apps for most purposes.

Yes, there are no Google apps, but you can access most Google web apps with no problems via the Huawei Browser which can also support WhatsApp Web. As long as you treat the MatePad 10.4 2020 like a Chromebook tablet or laptop in this aspect, there’s no issue at all in our opinion. For these users, we think the MatePad 10.4 2020 could be a very solid productivity tablet or laptop alternative.

In this sort of sense, the MatePad 10.4 2020 is very similar to the Apple iPad 10.2 but the 128GB version is significantly more expensive at RM1899. However, if you absolutely must have Google Apps then there's always the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 which is priced at RM999 but packs in slightly lowered tech specs such as 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

Here are the tech specs and features for the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2020:

Pros: Slim, light and sleek. Solid build and keyboard. 4x speakers and microphones. Supports WiFi 6 and Wireless Projection.

Cons: Malfunctioning Swift Key. Not for people who absolutely "need" Google Apps

Summary: A good alternative tablet laptop but be prepared to do some exploring to find the right app


Huawei MatePad 10.4 2022 specs leaked, should come with Snapdragon 778 chipset

It seems large tablets are in demand these days, as we're seeing a few companies making them. For instance, there's the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series launched last week. On the Huawei side, the company is also gearing up to release a 10.4-inch tablet.

According to WHYLAB (via Gizmochina), a Huawei device with the model number BAH4-AL10 was spotted on the MIIT website and it could be the Huawei MatePad 10.4 (2022). The tablet is expected to come with the Snapdragon 778 chipset, a 7150mAh battery, and a 1080p display. From what we can tell, this is going to be a mid-range tablet.

While it might not be accurate, there's also an image of the device on the website. As you can see, the tablet has rounded corners, flat edges, and a front camera placed on the bezel of the right side. This setup works best in landscape orientation and suggests that the tablet would be paired with a detachable keyboard. Besides that, the device will use HarmonyOS.

So, what do you think of this tablet? Would you be interested in getting one for work or entertainment? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


Huawei MatePad 10.4 Malaysia release: Kirin 820 chipset and WiFi variant, priced at RM1499

Besides the upcoming Huawei MateStation S PC, Huawei Malaysia also just announced the MatePad 10.4 for just RM1499. Coming in Midnight Grey, the tablet will be available soon from 16 March 2021 at midnight tonight according to the website.

Like the MateStation S, the complimentary gift is an Entertainment Gift Package or a MatePad Bluetooth Keyboard. From the website, the variant that we are getting is a WiFi model in 4GB + 128GB memory configuration. It is running on a Kirin 820 chipset, EMUI 10.1 OS based on Android 10 out of the box, and if you want to extend the memory further, you can add in a microSD card of up to 512GB.

Besides that, other tech specs include an 8MP rear camera and another 8MP as a punch-hole front camera on the 10.4-inch IPS display in 2K resolution. The battery pack is 7250mAh with a USB Type-C port, but there's no fast charging support. The NFC and 3.5mm audio jack port aren't available as well.

To find out more about the MatePad 10.4, you can visit the official website right over here. What do you think of the tablet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local tech gadget news deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad 10.4 leaked and it is expected to come equipped with HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset

Based on a bunch of leaked info by a user on weibo, it seems that Huawei will be releasing the Huawei MatePad 10.4 for the price of RMB1799(~RM1101) somewhere in the near future. While not much is known in regards to the availability date of the aforementioned tablet, there could be a possibility that it could be available somewhere around the year 2020.

In terms of the tech specs, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 is expected to come with the HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 10.4-inch display, as well as a large 7250mAh battery. Camera-wise, the tech specs remains largely unknown as of now.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info. Not only that, but there’s also no news about the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the tablet for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad 10.4 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad 11 2023 Malaysia pre-order - 6GB + 128GB set, priced at RM1799

It wasn't that long ago that the Huawei MatePad 11 2023 was launched in China. If you have been thinking of getting it, the tablet is now available for pre-order alongside the Huawei Watch GT Cyber smartwatch. In this news article, we will be focusing on the tablet itself.

Priced at RM1799, customers can now pre-order the MatePad 11 2023 at Huawei Official Website, Huawei Official store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. During the pre-order period, the tablet will come bundled with gifts which M-Pencil, 3 months VIP access for WeTV, BAIJIA Voucher and MatePad 11 detachable keyboard vouchers.

The local set for the MatePad 11 2023 features 6GB of RAM + 128GB of storage, a WiFi version. It's also powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 7250mAh battery pack with 22.5W fast charging, and supports an M-Pencil stylus with 2ms latency. On top of that, the IPS LCD measures 11 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate.

We were told that the 20 customers who purchased the Huawei MatePad 11 2023 on 6 April 2023 will get a free HUAWEI Watch Fit (Black) worth RM499. It's unclear if the wearable is still available but not too late to check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad 11, MateBook D15, MateBook D14 & MateBook 14 Malaysia pre-order: starting from RM1999 and freebies worth RM1207

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced the pre-order launch for the MatePad 11 starting from RM1999 (128GB). From now on until 5 August, the pre-order can be done at the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Experience Store, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee. With each purchase, consumers can receive freebies worth up to RM1207.

According to Huawei Malaysia, the gifts include a new Huawei 2nd-Gen M-Pencil, Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Huawei Cloud 50GB (1-month free), Huawei Video VIP (1-month free), Huawei Music (3-month free) and finally, Huawei Book Voucher worth $1 (USD). If you want more storage space, the 256GB variant cost RM2399 in Olive Green. The platform to pre-order and freebies are exactly the same.

Just so you know, it is Huawei's first-ever tablet to support a 120Hz refresh rate display as well as DCI-P3 colour gamut and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified. The 2nd-Gen M-Pencil has a 4096 pressure and tilting sensitivity to give you the best nearest natural writing experience. Moreover, it also features Multi-screen collaboration where users can easily work on two projects simultaneously between devices (a Huawei phone, MateBook or the MatePad 11).

Besides that, Huawei Malaysia also just announced the freebies for the MateBook D15 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core i5 with 8GB RAM for RM2999 and RM3699 respectively, MateBook D14 10th Generation Intel Core i3 for RM2699 and the Matebook 14 featuring an AMD Ryzen 4000H Series Processor at RM3999. The MateBooks pre-order period is the same as the MatePad so here are the freebies for each model:

If you want to learn more about the new MatePad 11 and MateBook D15 Series, you can head over to the HUAWEI Experience Stores or simply visit the pre-order pages. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad 11 & Watch GT Cyber launching in Malaysia on 6 Apr 2023

Last week, Huawei announced that it would be showcasing its P60 Pro and Mate X3 smartphones in Malaysia. This suggests that the company plans to launch both devices here eventually. While we don't know when that would be, we do know the date of Huawei's next launch.

Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that it's hosting a launch on 6 April 2023. Two products will available at the event, one of which is a new version of the Huawei MatePad 11. As usual, this 2023 model is positioned as a productivity device. It features a large 11-inch 2.5K display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a 7250mAh battery, and HarmonyOS 3.1. Compared to last year's model, not much seems to have changed, except for the rear camera module.

The other product that will be revealed is the Huawei Watch GT Cyber. This smartwatch has an interesting design that seems to let users swap out the case. According to Huawei, it has "quick-to-change" cases and military-level durability. It also features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, heart-rate monitor, a nice-looking physical dial, and more.

Huawei also mentioned that there will be pre-order deals and a lucky draw during the pre-order period, so stay tuned for updates if you're interested. With that said, what do you think about these devices? Let us know in the comments below!


Huawei MatePad 11-inch 2023 Malaysia release - special price at RM1999, inclusive of a free Magnetic Keyboard & M-Pen stylus

The last product that Huawei Malaysia presented today was the MatePad 11-inch 2023. Available with one variant only (6GB + 128GB, WiFi), it's priced at RM1999 and Huawei fans can now purchase it.

There may be confusion with the MatePad 11 2023 released in early April but it's the same model. We were told that this variant comes exclusively with an extra Magnetic keyboard and M-Pen 2nd Gen (worth RM499) for free, so there's that. If you calculate it, that's RM200 cheaper than just getting the tablet alone and buying the stylus separately. The specs also revealed that it's featuring a Snapdragon 865 mobile processor.

The MatePad 11-inch 2023 features are further boosted and its FullView TFT LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate, 2.5K resolution, P3 colour gamut, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and Flicker-Free certified. Moreover, the front and rear cameras are 8MP and 13MP respectively. Of course, this tablet runs on HarmonyOS 3.1 out of the box. The battery pack is also the same as 7250mAh.

Available nationwide now on HUAWEI Official Website at the price of RM1999, customers who purchase the MatePad 11-inch 2023 will also be able to receive complimentary gifts such as HUAWEI M-Pencil and others.


ASUS ROG Phone 3 Unboxing and Hands-On: Snapdragon 865+chipset and a 144Hz AMOLED display!

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, with up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB Internal Storage. There’s also a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that supports 144Hz refresh rate, 270Hz touch-sampling rate, and HDR10+. With this, the ROG Phone 3 display currently has the lowest latency in the market.

On the other hand, the AirTriggers 3 got a few upgrades such as the Dual Partition Button, Continuous Trigger, Swipe, and the Motion Control. Furthermore, the battery is 6000mAh with Quick Charge 4.0 and it can charge up to 4510mAh in 46 minutes (according to ASUS).

The price tag for the ROG Phone 3 (16GB +512GB) is RM4499 and there are other two variants as well which are - 12GB + 512GB for RM3799 and the Strix Edition (SD865, 8GB +256GB) for RM2999. The gaming smartphone also has 5G connectivity except for the Strix Edition and the rest of the tech specs are the same.

Anyway, let’s take a closer look at it in the unboxing video! Stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


Huawei MatePad 11 review - Premium 11-inch tablet for the midrange

With the recent introduction of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6, Huawei have clearly defined what is their standard for their flagship tablets, so while the MatePad 10.4 serves the entry-level, the Huawei MatePad 11 seems to offer a bit of both. This includes features like a vegan leather backside, intriguing colours like green, support for their M-Pen 2 stylus, HarmonyOS 2.0 and a 120Hz 11-inch display, but how does it deliver in other aspects? We find out in our full review of the Huawei MatePad 11 below.

In terms of design, the 7.3mm thin tablet is clearly built using better materials with a shiny metallic chassis on the sides and a vegan leather layer on the back or rear. Our review unit was in Olive Green which not only looked stunningly beautiful but really stands out from the crowd, but there is also Matte Grey if green isn't your thing. The vegan leather back felt very nice to hold and improved grip immensely.

The Huawei MatePad 11 has a 10.95-inch display that can go up to a 120Hz refresh rate

Our review unit had a green vegan leather back

The MatePad 11 is super thin at 7.3mm with a slight camera bump, a red power button, quad speakers and a volume rocker

You can slot in a MicroSD card here for expandable memory

However, apart from that, the overall design is similar to the other MatePad tablets, and therefore there are still 4 speakers (2 on each side, all tuned by Harmon Kardon), a metallic red coloured power button, metallic green volume rocker button and a removable tray for the microSD card. The only difference seems to be the 11-inch (actually 10.95-inches) display which now has up to 120Hz refresh rates, 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution and super slim side bezels.

This premium build continues on to the magnetic keyboard cover which snaps on magnetically to the back of the tablet and has 2 positions to tilt the screen. However, the magnet on the keyboard tilt is surprisingly stronger than the ones on the back, so if you pull between them, sometimes the back cover comes off instead. Unlike the keyboard accessory on the MatePad 10.4, this keyboard has no on or off switch and gets its power from the tablet itself. The optional M Pen 2 stylus also snaps on magnetically to the side of the tablet where it is also charged wirelessly.

The Huawei MatePad 11 has a more advanced and premium keyboard

Keys are inset so you can flip it over and not accidentally press them

The Huawei M Pencil 2 magnetically attaches here and also charges as well

There doesn't appear to be any specific controls for the M Pencil 2

Powered by a flagship level Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, the tablet packs in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage with expandable microSDXC support. Despite the name of the chipset, there is no SIM card slot, but it does support the latest WiFi 6 network connectivity. On the front, in one of the side bezels is the 8MP front camera while on the rear there is a 13MP PDAF camera complete with LED flash.

The MatePad 11 also comes out of the box with HarmonyOS 2.0. Building off of the previous EMUI 10, it offers a more streamlined UI (which is quite reminiscent of Apple's iOS) but in terms of functionality the major stand out feature is Super Device which allows sharing and collaboration between compatible Huawei devices.

These include being able to extend your screen with a Huawei laptop like the MateBook D15 or using the M Pencil 2 on the MatePad 11 to sign documents from the laptop. You can see more about this collaboration feature in the video below, but my only issue here is that it isn't plug-and-play simple to do. As such, while it's definitely a useful and innovative feature, most people wouldn't know about it and therefore won't use it.

My favourite feature remains the resizable windows and split screen. While you can have 2 floating windows at a time with the MatePad 11, it would have been nicer if you could do more than that. Initially, the amount of bloatware may seem to be huge, but these are just shortcuts to download said apps. You can delete these one by one (it would have been great if you could do so in a batch) but the only clear bloatware are Agoda, Azoomee and FilmoraGo. The built-in Huawei apps like Notepad, Video, Music and the Browser are fairly useful on their own (this review was mostly written using the Notepad app).

Performance-wise, the MatePad 11's screen is downright beautiful, allowing for clear details and text even with multiple windows. Thanks to the flagship chipset it's also super responsive even with multiple apps running at the same time. Suffice to say, it plays demanding games like Asphalt 9 just fine where you can see that 120Hz smoothness in action. Movies are also great with this smoother display while sound is loud and crystal clear.

My favourite feature is the floating window which you can resize as you want

There's also stylus driven app suggestions

Like the MatePad Pro 12.8, the MatePad 11 let's you connect and charge the M Pencil 2 stylus simply by magnetically attaching the stylus to the side. There's even a status message that shows how much power the stylus still has, so it's quite user-friendly. Writing with or taking notes with the M Pencil 2 and the MatePad 11 is smooth and feels natural, but it's not nearly as pressure sensitive as some other styluses.

Connectivity was fine but it's only limited to WiFi. Battery life is quite good, with the tablet easily lasting 2 days and a bit more on intermittent usage and 1 day and a half on heavy use. There's 22.5W fast charging though, so it takes about 2 hours and a half to charge back to 100 percent and you have to use the bundled charger as it seems to have issues with other chargers or charging cables. There's also 5W reverse wireless charging as well.

While the M Pencil 2 isn't very pressure sensitive, you can still sketch as you want quite well

You can write just fine with the M Pencil 2 and MatePad 11

The MatePad 11 is powered by HarmonyOS 2.0

For the cameras, the MatePad 11's 8MP front camera works very well for both selfies and online meetings. The 13MP rear camera is also pretty good, but you have to be a bit patient due to the rather slow autofocus. We've said it before but with tablets these large, it's not easy to take photos, but you can check them out below for yourself.

Overall, the Huawei MatePad 11 feels like a flagship tablet thanks to all the premium design and features. While the limited AppGallery doesn't have all the latest choices (or GMS) this isn't crippling as you there are other good alternatives and you can access most Google services via the browser.

Coming in at RM1999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage MatePad 11, the hardware is high level enough to replace certain laptops and there are no contenders with exactly the same features at the moment. However, if you're looking for similar alternatives, there is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite which also offers S Pen Stylus support with a 10.4-inch 2K display but it offers a more midrange Exynos 9611 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage for RM1699. There are also the recently announced Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro tablets which offer similar features for less at around RM1307 but it's still not confirmed how much they would actually be priced here in Malaysia just yet.

So, would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad 11 to go with your brand new Huawei MateBook D15? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more reviews and tech news.

Here are the tech specs and features for the Huawei MatePad 11:

Pros: 11-inch 120Hz display, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 865 chipset and a Huawei M Pencil 2 make the MatePad 11 a relatively affordable premium tablet for Huawei fans.

Summary: The premium Huawei tablet you'd get if you couldn't afford the Huawei MatePad Pro.


Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 tech specs leaked. To be unveiled on 2 June 2021

A few days ago, Huawei has been teasing some tech features online and it will be unveiled on 2 June (tomorrow!). Here, we found some Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (the upcoming MatePad Pro might be named after the sizes instead of MatePad Pro 2) tech specs leaks before it is launched.

According to sources, the device could come with a 10.8-inch IPS display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. It is powered by Kirin 870 chipset and a 7250mAh battery. As for the cameras, it sports an 8MP selfie snapper and 13MP rear camera. On the other hand, it also features 4 speakers, 5 microphones, runs HarmonyOS 2, and supports the Huawei M-Pen 2.

The tech specs of the Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8

Besides that, the company might also release other gadgets at the event such as Huawei Watch 3 and AI speaker. Huawei fans, are you excited about the upcoming Huawei MatePad Pro? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.