Huawei Honor 6 review - A curvy octa-core flagship killer for below RM1K

Huawei is blazing new ground in the midrange market here in Malaysia with their Huawei Honor smartphones. While the Huawei Honor 3C is gaining ground in the below RM500 range, the curvy Huawei Honor 6 has been released for below RM1000. Offering flagship features that include 4G LTE Cat6, Huawei's own octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 920 processor and an IR (infra-red) blaster for a universal remote control feature, the Honor 6 could well be the next flagship smartphone killer in the Malaysian market. Does it have everything you might need? Read our full review on the Huawei Honor 6 below to find out.

Huawei has been on a roll recently in terms of design, managing to deliver some really beautiful smartphones like the Huawei Ascend P7. However, the Huawei Honor 6 is aimed at the midrange market so it seems to have lost a bit of the unique design we saw earlier with the Ascend P7. While it maintains the same flat and thin look at 7.5mm thin along with the multi-layer patterned glass backside from the Ascend P7, the Honor 6 goes for a more curvy look with rounded corners on both the top and bottom. On the front, a 5-inch full HD 1080p screen looks pretty and premium covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, while the side bezels are super thin at just 2.86mm. At just 130g, it is also very lightweight but still feels solid.

Going for a flat and thin look, the Huawei Honor 6 goes for a more rounded look than previous Huawei smartphones

While it looks and feels good, the rounded corners make it look rather generic

While all this certainly looks good, the rounded corners really make it seem rather generic (most smartphones these days have rounded corners) especially since there is no Huawei branding on the Honor 6 at all. The only branding seems to be an Honor logo on the back. Huawei have maintained the same metallic trim running along the top and sides but rather than make it flat, the metal siding is rounded which for us is both comfortable and a bit slippery at the same time. The 13MP camera on the back is flat and comes with dual LED flash (both LEDs the same colour). A side panel pops open to reveal the slots for the microSD and dual-SIM slots. Bear in mind, while the front screen is scratch resistant and the back is tough due to the multi-layering, the backside is not very scratch resistant, so getting a good cover or case on it should be the first thing you do if you get it.

The seven-layer backside is tough and beautiful

See the pretty pattern inlayed in between the layers?

Huawei have been working on their own ARM-based processors for a while now and seem to have hit the higher-end with their new HiSilicon Kirin 920 processor. Thankfully, this is exactly the processor being used in the Huawei Honor 6 with a 1.7GHz quad-core A15 set of processors combined with a 1.3GHz quad-core A7 set of processors for dynamic and energy efficient performance. The full-list of Huawei Honor 6 tech specs and features can be seen below:

From the tech specs and features above, it is clear that the Honor 6 is packing in a lot of features you'd normally see in a flagship smartphone. This includes 3GB of RAM, NFC, 4G LTE Cat6, an IR blaster, a 5-inch full HD 1080p display and the octa-core Kirin 920 processor. Unfortunately, it is still using Huawei's Emotion UI 2.3 and not the latest 3.0 but perhaps users will get this with the next Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Other notable features include a performance mode you can turn on when you need a bit more push and an extreme energy saver mode for when all you need is a phone to call people with. The usual floating suspend button is also available but features like double tap to wake up or hover seem to be missing.

The Huawei Honor 6 packs in an extreme energy saver mode for when you have little battery but need a phone along with features like the floating suspend button

The IR-blaster feature pairs with the ITES 2.0 Smart Controller app which you may have to download from the VMALL.my forums but it does allow you to turn the Honor 6 into a universal remote for your HDTV, sound systems and even your air-conditioner. Bear in mind that the app uses a list updated online so your air-conditioner or HDTV may not work now but could work later after the app updates itself. We tried it at home and it worked fine for most brands of HDTV and air-conditioners.

The Smart Controller app uses the IR Blaster to make a universal remote control for everything from HDTVs to sound systems and air conditioners to DVD players

With 3GB of RAM and one of Huawei's latest octa-core processors, the Huawei Honor 6 can handle mostly everything. In AnTuTu it managed to get a score of 40436 beating out the Xiaomi Mi 3 and Sony Xperia Z2. It does very well in 3DMark, maxing out the Ice Storm test and getting 9021 on the Ice Storm Extreme and 13754 on the Ice Storm Unlimited benchmarks. However, the Mali-T628 MP4 graphics processor isn't really the best and this shows in Epic Citadel where it gets a frame rate of just 35.1 even on 1800 x 1080 pixel resolutions. This is reflected in gaming as well with Asphalt 8:Airborne working smoothly but not having any of the dust, particle or screen break effects you'd see on a more powerful graphics chip. Thankfully, the 5-inch full HD screen looks awesome, providing great detail and accurate colour for 1080p HD media.

The Huawei Honor 6 offers flagship smartphone level performance with an AnTuTu score of 40436

However, in Epic Citadel it shows that the graphics are still not as good as the other hardware

This is reflected in Asphalt 8 : Airborne where performance is lag free but lacks the dust and particle effects

The full HD 1080p screen offers plenty of detailed clarity for HD video and images

Camera performance is excellent with the dual LED flash on the Honor 6 providing a more even flash than most other single LED flash cameraphones. The 13MP rear camera captures action shots very well with the burst mode taking detailed and unblurred shots of things going really fast. This clarity is good enough to even see minute details at 200 percent zoom or get all the details up close. As usual of Huawei, the 5MP front camera is very good for selfies, especially with the front camera panorama mode, which should eliminate the need for a monopod. Low light performance is good but not great as taking shots in the dark only result in really dark photos. Like the Ascend P7, the Honor 6 also has the Ultra Snapshot feature (double press the lower volume rocker), which really does come in handy when you need to take a shot in 1.4 seconds.

Even go-karts going at 60km per hour get captured clearly with the Huawei Honor 6's burst mode

Textures and colours are all very accurate

200 percent zoom of the main shot above, can you read the telephone number clearly?

The dual LED flash results in very even flash lighting, making it better for really dark shots

The Honor 6 performs very well under pressure, with the smartphone getting just warm even when going for long gaming marathons. We also found that the connectivity was much better compared to the Huawei Ascend P7, perhaps due to the 4G LTE Cat 6 connectivity. Battery life is really good for such a slim smartphone with the Honor 6 being able to last about 8 to 10 hours on really heavy usage and about 1 day and a half on normal usage. Minimal usage could push this to a bit more than 2 days on a single charge while the smartphone only takes about 2 hours to get a full charge. Audio quality is very crisp and clear, even without the Dolby audio enhancement turned on but we found that the performance mode does not provide that much of a push as we would have liked.

At RM999, the Huawei Honor 6 offers features and performance unmatched by many other smartphones in the same price range. Closest competitors include the Xiaomi Mi 3, Sony Xperia C3 and Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 but none of them offer 3GB of RAM, a very good octa-core processor, an IR blaster and 4G LTE Cat6 connectivity. This makes the Huawei Honor 6 best in class for smartphones below RM1000 for a while now so if you're looking for the best bang-for-your-buck smartphone around this price range, the Huawei Honor 6 should definitely be up for consideration.

Overall, the Huawei Honor 6 is a very impressive smartphone with great performance, many flagship smartphone features and a very affordable price tag to boot. Our only issues are with the rather generic looks and not as impressive graphics processor, but asides from that there are very few smartphones in this price range which can challenge it. Granted, it isn't water proof or completely scratch resistant but it does have what it takes to be a possible flagship killer that most everyone in Malaysia can buy. This can be solved with a good casing so do get one along with your Huawei Honor 6 smartphone especially if you'd like to control everything from your smartphone.

*TechNave.com would like to thank Huawei Malaysia for providing us with the Huawei Honor 6 for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Huawei Honor 6 set for reveal on 24 June 2014

While they've only just launched the Huawei Ascend P7 in Malaysia yesterday, it seems that the next Huawei smartphone to be revealed could be called the Huawei Honor 6 and be released as early as 24 June 2014. This comes courtesy of invites from Huawei themselves. Unfortunately, there aren't any details yet on what tech specs the Honor 6 could be coming with or why Huawei decided to skip the Huawei Honor 4 and Honor 5. So far, we only have a leaked image to go on which suggests the Huawei Honor 6 could be for the midrange, but do check out the image below for yourself. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.


Huawei Honor 6 unboxing video

The recently released Huawei Honor 6 brings a number of really flagship features and tech specs to the masses for a below RM1K price tag. This includes an octa-core Hi-Silicon Kirin 920 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 5-inch full HD 1080p resolution display, 4G LTE Cat6, a 13MP rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor and even an IR blaster. Wondering what it comes with? We managed to get some time with it for an unboxing video which you can see below:


Huawei Honor 6A announced in China with small price tag

Chinese tech giants Huawei has recent unveiled the Honor 6A for pre-orders in China at a very budget price of $115 (~RM630) and will roll out on 1 June 2017.

The Honor 6A is advertised as a fully metal-clad unibody unit with a great battery life. This is further confirmed by its official specs:

It is reported that there will be four available colours but only the Silver and Gold models were displayed. The blue and red models should follow shortly.

There is no way to tell if this unit is coming to Malaysia for now but if it is, you can almost bet that it will be coming soon. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com to keep yourself updated with the latest tech news.


2 new OnePlus Nord devices to launch with OnePlus 9 RT later this year

While it turns out that OnePlus was just joking about launching a foldable phone, the company does have a few devices left for this year. One of them is the OnePlus 9 RT, which is a new model for the OnePlus 9 series. However, it's not going to be the only upcoming OnePlus device.

According to Android Central, the OnePlus 9 RT will launch in October 2021. This model will be an improved variant of the OnePlus 9R, which launched in March 2021 but never made its way to Malaysia. Allegedly, the phone will have an overclocked Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 50MP main camera. It will also be the first OnePlus device to run on OxygenOS 12.

In related news, there's also going to be two OnePlus Nord devices that will launch later this year. There haven't been any details of the devices, but many are expecting the OnePlus Nord N20 and Nord N200. We have yet to see official announcements on these phones, even though both have appeared in previous rumours.

Of the three, the OnePlus Nord devices are more likely to launch here. The OnePlus 9 RT is more of a sub-variant of the regular OnePlus 9, so fans might not be as keen to upgrade. But what do you think about that, will these phones launch in Malaysia? Do stay tuned to TechNave for updates on that.


ASUS Pegasus 4S announced with 18:9 HD+ display, coming to Malaysia as a ZenFone 4 Max model?

ASUS recently announced their first 18:9 aspect ratio or fullview display phone with the ASUS Pegasus 4S courtesy of GizmoChina. Pegasus is their ZenFone series for China, and since it packs in a 4030 mAh battery, we suppose it will be part of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max series when or if it arrives here in Malaysia. It will be available in China from 9 November 2017 but no Malaysia release date or pricing details yet.

Tech specs are decidedly entry-level to midrange but you can see for yourself below:

Would you want a MediaTek powered ASUS ZenFone 4 Max smartphone with a 5.7-inch HD+ only fullview display? If you aren't that interested, there's always the ZenFone 4 Max Pro which we reviewed recently currently going for RM899 but let us know if you are interested on our Facebook page, who knows, ASUS might be listening.


Huawei Honor 6X appears at TENAA with dual camera on the back

The Honor 6X has appeared at China's TENAA, this time sporting dual cameras on the rear with a dual-LED flash. Like the Huawei Honor 6 before it, it will have the same metallic alloy trim on the top and sides along with the same rounded corner look. Other tech specs and features include a 1.8GHz octa-core processor (probably the Kirin 925 or newer), 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, up to 64GB microSD support and 5.5-inch full HD display. The smartphone measures in at 150.4 x 75.68 x 7.5mm and will probably support 4G LTE Cat6. It could also have an IR blaster just like the Honor 6. We have no idea as to what the dual camera on the rear actually does but such setups usually mean either a 3D effect or after focus effect. No news or details on Malaysia release dates or pricing but the Honor 6X is expected in China by the end of 2014. Stay tuned and we'll see if Huawei Malaysia brings it in anytime soon.[Source]


Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android 6.0, 3GB RAM, 20MP camera for CNY1999 (RM1338)

Huawei have announced an enhanced version for the Huawei Honor 7 called the Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition recently, and it will be packed with Android 6.0 Marshmallow inside right away with EMUI 4.0 and 3GB RAM. Currently available in China, the Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is priced at CNY1999 (RM1338.08) only and tech specs are also improved (most notably being the internal storage):-

It should be worth mentioning that the enhanced version of the camera is equipped with Sony IMX230 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P lenses and dual-tone LED flash; while the selfie snapper gets a f/2.0 aperture, BSI Sensor, LED flash. 9V-2A charger is included in the box too, and the device features a smart key that can be customized as a shortcut to various functions. Baidu and Huawei also included a voice-activated virtual assistant in the smartphone.


Huawei Honor 7 officially announced for Europe, coming to Malaysia soon

The Huawei Honor 7 smartphone was officially announced for Europe recently with a full metal body airbrushed with a ceramic coating, fingerprint sensor and 20MP rear camera with phase detection auto focus. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 935 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage + microSD support, 5.2-inch FHD display, 20MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 3100 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor. The Honor 7 measures in at 143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5mm and weighs in at 157g which is quite light still for a full metal smartphone. While Europe is getting just the gray and silver colour versions, we expect that the gold coloured version will also be available when it comes to Malaysia, estimated to be sometime in September 2015. Apart from that, there don't seem to be any other differences from the previous announcement. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the 16GB version is currently going for about $322 (RM1356) in Europe. You can also check out our comparisons with the Honor 7 vs Meizu MX5 or the OPPO R7 Plus vs Honor 7 vs Meizu MX5 as well. In the meantime, here's what Huawei had to say about the Honor 7 launch in Europe:

“The honor 7 embodies our philosophy and mission to enable superior mobile internet experiences for the internet generation and era. The device’s precise dimensions and metallic finish offer an optimal form-factor and premium feel, while its smart and multimedia capabilities inspire action and creativity. The honor 7 clearly showcases our commitment and capability. It’s now up to us to take the mobile Internet experiences it enables to new heights with partners in Europe that share in our vision.” George Zhao, president of Honor


Huawei Honor 7 vs Meizu MX5 comparisons

Announced at around the same time, the Huawei Honor 7 and Meizu MX5 share a number of similar features such as an all metal body, more than 5-inch sized full HD display, fingerprint scanner and 20MP rear cameras. Neither are currently available here in Malaysia yet but at 1800 CNY (RM1081) the Meizu MX5 is priced lower than Honor 7 which is going for 1999 CNY (RM1214). The Honor 7 is more compact due to its 5.2-inch display but the Meizu MX5 is thinner at 7.6mm and lighter at 149g despite the larger 5.5-inch display. Both come packing with the latest 64-bit processors, the Honor 7 with a HiSilicon Kirin 935 while the Meizu MX5 comes with a MediaTek MT6795 Helio processor.

The Honor 7 ups the Meizu MX5 with an 8MP front camera but the MX5 has a slightly higher 20.7MP rear camera compared to the 20MP rear camera on the Honor 7. The Honor 7 rear camera uses phase detection autofocus while the Meizu MX5 uses a laser autofocus. Which autofocus is better? Well, the debate on that still hasn't quieted down yet, especially if Huawei uses newer algorithms and sensors like in the Samsung Galaxy S6 which also uses phase detection autofocus. So far, there are still no details yet on which will be coming to Malaysia first, but both have a presence here so we would say in the coming months. For the full comparison check out our Huawei Honor 7 vs Meizu MX5 tech specs comparison tool. Check out our other comparisons below or take a spin with our phone comparison tool yourself.


Huawei Honor 7i officially announced with 13MP flip camera and fingerprint scanner on the side

The interesting Huawei Honor smartphone that has been making the rounds has been officially announced as the Huawei Honor 7i. Featuring a single 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash and sapphire crystal cover, this camera can be fliped up and back to become the front camera. While the highlight of the Honor 7i is obviously the camera with it's f/2.0 aperture, there is also a surprise with a fingerprint sensor located on the side. Other tech specs are decidedly midrange though, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage and a 3100 mAh battery. According to Huawei, the hinge has been tested to last for two years with up to 132 flips every day, so no worries on the hinge durability. Unfortunately, there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing details, but the Huawei Honor 7i is being priced from $250 (RM1041) so we're expecting another RM1099 priced metal-frame midranger to hit Malaysia soon.


Huawei Honor Band A1 introduced for only USD 15 (RM60)

As an alternative to the Honor Band Z1, the company launched the new Honor Band A1, alongside the recently introduced Honor V8 smartphone. The biggest difference between this model and the Z1 is the lack of display (except for a single LED for notification) and the price tag, of only USD 15 (RM 60).

The specs of the Honor Band A1 includes:

The embedded UV Sensor is of some interest, as it can detect the current UV level of where you are, and the app can then suggest what SPF sunscreen you should be applying to yourself.

There will be two versions of the strap – one made out of silicon, the other made out of leather. The price does double up as you go leather – it will be priced at USD 30 (~RM120), but for the price, we can live with it.

We may see it being sold in Malaysia alongside the new Honor V8, but as for now, Honor Malaysia has yet to announce when it is going to be sold locally. We will update you once we have more information


Huawei Honor Holly officially announced

Huawei have officially announced another Honor with the Huawei Honor Holly. Announced in India, we're not sure if it will make it's way to Malaysia but it still manages to offer a 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. The design looks very phablet-like with what appears to be a textured backside. Tech specs and features include a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 2000 mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat. Priced at 6999 INR (RM373) this places the Honor Holly below the Huawei Honor 3C which offers similar tech specs except for the RAM and front camera. The Huawei Honor Holly will be available in India from today.[Source]


Huawei Honor Magic revealed in China with screen curved at all sides and corners

Today, Huawei Honor Magic was announced by Huawei and we have to say, it's probably the most beautiful phone ever crafted, coming in a special design that's curved on not two, but all eight sides. The full tech-specs list aren't fully specified yet, but here's what we know about the official specifications:

Inspired by the deep vast colour of space, the display is completely deep in black and the surrounding body is in rose gold. With much curve design going on, the dual SIM card slot, speakers, microphone and charging port had to be moved to the bottom.

It seems that only the right side has the power and volume buttons

Headphone jack, dual SIM slot, charging port and speaker at the bottom

Huawei also boasts the cameras on the Honor Magic are flat, and even managed to insert the infrared camera, ambient light sensor, and infrared LED light on the front. It's almost impossible to spot them because of the UV coating on the phone. What's more, the charging technology can charge the phone up to 90% in just 30 minutes of charging, we think they aren't bluffing with this one since the Mate 9 can charge as fast as well.

Besides that, there's also a new user-friendly software experience called Magic Live (click the first source below if you want to know more about Magic Live) and a new Magic Touch home button, which functions as multiple gestures. For example, single click for home, double click for multi-task panel, and swiping for back.

The Huawei Honor Magic is priced at 3699 Yuan (around RM2381), and it will be on sale via Vmall, JD.com, Lynx and Suning from 8PM on today.


Huawei Huawei P30 Series will launch in Malaysia on 2 April 2019

In this short announcement, we have gotten confirmation that the Huawei P30 Series are on the way to the Malaysia market on 2 April 2019. That said, they haven't told us anything about the official local price or whether if this will be the beginning of a pre-order or launch sales, as well as if all the colour models for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are included.

Although that's the case, what we do know that there are already 11 confirmed venues to give the consumers a head's up. The places are the Huawei Experience Store (and another 2 locations) in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kedah, Perak, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Pahang, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak. On top of that, consumers will also be able to bring home a free Huawei 1TB HDD Backup. We also expect the Huawei Matebook 13, Watch GT Active and GT Elegant making their debut during the said date.

To recap, the P30 Pro is equipped with the world's first Super Sensing Leica Quad Camera with a 40MP SuperSpectrum Sensor, a 20MP ultra wide-angle lens, an 8MP SuperZoom Lens, a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. To check out the full tech specs and features, you can check out our official coverage from Paris right over here.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news only at TechNave.com.


Huawei ICT Roadshow coming to Malaysia on 19 May 2015

Huawei Technologies Malaysia have announced that their South Pacific ICT Roadshow will be coming to Malaysia from 19 May 2015 to 20 May 2015. The roadshow is a platform for industry experts, including representatives from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, to come together to discuss the positive impact of connectivity on Malaysia, including the public sector, transportation and energy industries, ISP, businesses, and citizens. In this year’s Roadshow, Huawei is expected to announce its vision to leverage technology for public safety as well as for an open industry ecosystem in Malaysia with the theme "Better Connected". Apart from the discussions, Huawei will also showcase their solutions and technologies which have focused on making connectivity possible for all Malaysians. This year, the event will be held at The Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur and you can register at http://enterprise.huawei.com/topic/ICT_Roadshow_2015/reg/register.html. Here's what Huawei had to say about it:

“We see immense potential in the growing connectivity landscape in Malaysia and across the world. As the country accelerates its Digital Malaysia vision, the positive impact of connectivity across all walks of life is only going to increase. Our long term vision is to leverage technology for better lives. The annual Roadshow has proven to be an excellent platform to not only educate the industry stakeholders on the possibilities that technology promises but also forming meaningful, long-term partnerships to achieve our vision of a better connected world. We are looking forward to two exciting days of dialogue with our new and existing business and industry partners in the country and Malaysians at large!” Abraham Liu, CEO of Huawei Technologies Malaysia


ASUS Pegasus X002 announced for $130 (RM454)

ASUS has announced the ASUS Pegasus X002 for China retailing at around $130 (RM454) but packing in a 64-bit processor. Looking a lot like an ASUS ZenFone, the Pegasus X002 shares tech specs on par with the ASUS ZenFone 5 apart from the 64-bit processor, which in the Pegasus X002 is actually a quad-core MediaTek MT6732 processor. Other tech specs include 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 2500 mAh battery. It does have one feature over the standard ZenFone 5 in that it supports 4G LTE. Considering that there is already the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE here in Malaysia we expect the ASUS Pegasus X002 to be China exclusive or at least there won't be any Malaysia release dates or pricing for the Pegasus X002 in Malaysia just yet.[Source]


Huawei ICT Roadshow connects Malaysian connectivity

(from left to right) Mr. Wu Zhengping, Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of People’s Republic China in Malaysia, Y.B. Dato Sri’ Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Communications and Multimedia Minister and Mr. Abraham Liu Kang, CEO of Huawei Malaysia officiating the 2nd Huawei Malaysia ICT Roadshow 2015

The second inaugral Huawei ICT Roadshow recently occured. Inaugrated by Dato' Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Communications and Multimedia Minister for Malaysia, the platform allowed industry experts in Malaysia to further discuss and exchange ideas regarding the connectivity within Malaysia. Mr. Wu Zhengping, Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of People’s Republic China in Malaysia also attended the event with the main focus of the platform being Huawei;s Smart City Solution for end-to-end security, a convergant command center, video surveillance cloud and mobile policing. Here's what they had to say on the event and the solution:

“I am delighted to be among the nation’s ICT experts and policy makers at the Huawei’s ICT Roadshow 2015. We want to use today’s platform to get the ecosystem to start thinking about the way ahead in using technology for a Smart Malaysia with the end goal of complementing and enabling all other nation building initiatives. By building on Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Governance, Smart Mobility, Smart Living and Smart People, we are already infusing ICT into all spheres of the society, and in doing so, accelerating Malaysia towards a developed and modern country and enriching the lives of the rakyat. As a global ICT leader, Huawei has the technology know-how and experience in the development of smart country initiatives. I hope that in the near future, more experts from across the ecosystem join the partnership we have formed with Huawei to jointly build a Smart Country. Let’s work together towards a common vision, and overcome challenges we face along the way. In that aspect, we welcome constructive dialogue with industry players, agencies and technology partners.” Dato' Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Communications and Multimedia Minister for Malaysia

Digital connectivity and inclusion across urban and rural centers, genders, and economic strata enables countries to attract investment by providing access to skill development and employment opportunities and promoting sustainability. Innovative ICT infrastructure is fundamental to the digital restructuring of industries and the long-term development of a Better Connected Smart Country. I want to take this opportunity to announce that Huawei is committed to partner in Malaysia’s endeavor to be a Better Connected, Smart Country. Cities today need effective public safety solutions for incident prevention, emergency response, and evidence collection that address these challenges. As Malaysia gears up towards its Smart Country vision, it has vast potential to leverage technology for public services and safety of its citizens. Today’s launch is a first among many pillars of our commitment to bring world class connectivity and technology to empower Malaysians.” Mr Abraham Liu, Huawei Malaysia CEO


Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim Review

Could a no-name cheapie really rival Apple's all-conquering iPad or Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2? Of course it can't. But if you're in the market for a seven-inch Android tablet this one might be worth a look, especially if the networks offer it with a hefty subsidy.

Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim Tablet isn't as obscure as you might thinkYou might not recognise the name, but Huawei makes decent branded phones for customers such as Orange, T-Mobile and also a lot of networking stuff in Malaysia, so it's already quite a big player in portable computing. The same firm is currently promising to build an entire mobile network in the London Underground in time for the Olympics.Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim Tablet It's going to be really, really cheapUnless Huawei's telling great big fibs, the IDEOS S7 Slim is going to be very cheap. That's Advent Vega territory, hopefully without the compromises inherent in buying an Advent Vega. The IDEOS S7 Slim could get cheaper still if, like the firm's smartphones, it ends up with a mobile phone network's logo slapped on the front.

Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim Tablet - The specs aren't badHuawei says the IDEOS S7 will have a seven-inch, 800x480 touchscreen, twin cameras, 720p HD video recording, 3G, Wi-Fi (including 802.11n) and Bluetooth. The operating system will be Android 2.2 aka Froyo, although by the time April's release date approaches Android 3.0 should be available too.There's an S7 Pro coming tooThe slightly bigger Pro is a ten-inch Android device, although nobody's seen one in action yet. We're promised a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, twin cameras, fast 3G and Android 2.3.


Huawei Kirin 970's smartphone A.I. will do more than just be your personal assistant

Huawei Malaysia revealed a bit more on their Huawei Kirin 970 processor which comes with support for 4.5G LTE (Cat 18), an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) dedicated Neural-network Processing Unit (NPU) and built using the more energy efficient 10nm fabrication process. Confirming our previous guesses, the Kirin 970 will improve performance and battery life but it could also be used to:

After some thought we could say that the NPU is not so much an Artificial Intelligence chip but more of an Assistance chip, helping out with the nitty gritty stuff which could otherwise slow down the Kirin 970 or Mali graphics processor or image DSPs (Digital Signal Processor). Unlike the other processors the NPU is not always on but will only be activated when needed, giving Huawei and other developers another general processor to work with for Kirin 970 equipped devices.

What would you want the NPU to do? Huawei showed off one of their NPU powered apps (sorry, it's China accessible only) that could detect the amount of calories in a food by just pointing the camera at it. For myself, I'd like an NPU powered app that can help me pick ripe fruits like sweet watermelon or other produce, but what would you want? Discuss it in our Facebook page and maybe Huawei might add it to their Kirin 970 devices like the upcoming Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro later on.


Huawei Kirin 980 officially launched with Dual NPU + 5G modem and more, coming in Mate 20 on 16 October 2018

Huawei officially launched their latest Kirin 980 chipset today at IFA 2018 as the world’s first 7nm chipset. Other world’s firsts include the first to feature a MALI-G76 graphics processing unit, CAT 21 5G Modem for up to 1.4Gbps downloads, a dual NPU (neural network processing unit), Cortex-A76 processors and more. The Huawei Mate 20 is set to be the first device to feature it due on 16 October 2018 in London.

According to Huawei, the Kirin 980 now offers a 46% better performing ISP (Image Signal Processor) and 178% power efficiency over the Kirin 970. The ISP utilizes multi-pass noise reduction without scrubbing away image details, improved motion tracking and a new pipeline dedicated to processing video for 33 percent shorter delay. In short, the Mate 20 could take sharper photos in low-light, take better motion shots and record videos faster.

Also announced with the Kirin 980 chipset was that the Huawei P20 series now comes in morpho aurora and pearl white for Malaysia (but there are also international versions in black leather and golden brown). Huawei also announced their Huawei AI Cube smart speaker but since it wasn’t included in the Malaysian press release, we assume that it might not be coming here.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details on when the Huawei Mate 20 could arrive in Malaysia or for how much, but Huawei Malaysia have typically kept prices at affordable margins, so we could see a 3.5-inch jack packing Huawei Mate 20 for below RM3K like last year while the Mate 20 Pro could go for a higher price tag of around RM3.2K to RM3.7K. We expect the triple Leica rear cameras to make an appearance as well along with better Easy Projection, faster more secure charging and much longer AI-driven battery life. What do you want to see in the Huawei Mate 20?


Huawei Kirin 980 processor receives recognition at IFA 2018

So here are some updates from the IFA 2018 event, besides Huawei introducing the new Kirin 980 chipset, they also won other awards that include the Huawei AI Cube, an AI-powered speaker and 4G router and of course, the aforementioned Kirin 980 which won 7 awards.

To recap, the Kirin 980 chipset is the world's first 7nm chipset and it features a new MALI-G76 GPU, a CAT 21 5G Modem (up to 1.4Gbps), a dual Neural Processing Unit, Cortex-A76 and more. Comparing with its predecessor, its Image Signal Processor performs 46% better and 178% more efficient in power. You can read up our coverage on what went down during their presentation here.

With this, many prominent websites have given a thumbs up to Huawei, such as Android Authority, Digital Trends, Expert Reviews, T3, Android Headlines, GadgetMatch, TechSpot presented the Kirin 980 with a "Best of IFA 2018" award for its combination of high performance and energy efficiency, as well as an improvement over the Kirin 970 for being "so fast, can probably slow down time" and "rethinks architecture in the name of efficiency.”

Meanwhile, the AI Cube also won "Best Smart Speaker" (TechRadar), “Best of IFA 2018” (Talk Android, Gear Diary & GadgetMatch), for its ability to “answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and access a library of over 50,000 skills.” The new P20 Pro leather model also got "Best of IFA 2018" from GadgetMatch for its simplicity and texture.

The new Mate 20 series are inbound October next month in London, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei MWC 2022: MateBook X Pro, MateBook E, MateStation X, and MatePad Paper

Guess what? It's the end of February and the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 kicks off later tonight. However, some companies are already starting to reveal details of their new products. Huawei is one of them, unveiling a total of four new devices to the world.

Yesterday, Huawei introduced the MateBook X Pro, MateBook E, MateStation X, and MatePad Paper at MWC 2022. According to Huawei, these four devices are part of the company's "Super Device concept for Smart Office" concept. The concept provides cross-device connectivity and collaboration between the devices, which could boost your creativity and efficiency. Check out the devices below.

The MateBook X Pro is the latest slim laptop to come from Huawei. Like the MateBook X Pro 2021, the new model only features last year's 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs. But it does have a superior display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 500nits brightness. Allegedly, it also has an upgraded cooling system that can deliver 60% more airflow and 100% more heat dissipation. So while it's the same generation of Intel CPUs, it will probably be clocked higher for better performance.

Next, there's the smaller MateBook E - a Windows PC with the 2-in-1 form factor. This laptop comes with Intel's 9W 11th Gen CPUs, which is enough for productivity laptops. It also has a 12.6-inch OLED display with a max resolution of 2560x1600, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 600 nits of brightness. On top of that, the laptop supports Huawei's Smart Magnetic Keyboard and 2nd gen M-Pencil. As you can tell, this laptop would be useful for drawing or sketching.

If you need more workspace, you can use Huawei's new all-in-one PC - the MateStation X. Despite its slim looking design, this AIO PC packs an AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series APU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen3 SSD inside. More importantly, it has a large 28.2-inch display that has 500 nits brightness, covers 98% of DCI-P3, and has a colour accuracy of Delta E<=1. This makes it a great option for those who work on graphics design.

Lastly, there's the MatePad Paper. This is an e-reader with a large 10.3-inch display with a 256-level greyscale, which provides improved rendering of text and images. It also comes with a built-in backlight so you can read in the dark. The MatePad Paper also has support for the M-Pencil, allowing you to write notes on the paper-like PPMA surface. Of course, your notes can then be transferred to other Huawei devices via HarmonyOS.

So, which PC or device are you interested in? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more MWC 2022 coverage.


Huawei Maimang 6 goes official in China with 4 cameras for about RM1520, is that the Nova 2i?

Huawei officially took the wraps off of the Huawei Maimang 6 recently featuring 16MP+2MP dual-rear and 13MP+2MP dual-front cameras for 2399 CNY (~RM1520). Other tech specs include a Kirin 659 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, a 5.9-inch EntireView FHD (2160 x 1080) display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a 3340 mAh battery. It measures in at 156.2 x 75.2 x 7.5mm and 164g with EMUI 5.1 and Android 7.0. We expect it to be called the Huawei Nova 2i in Malaysia this 26 September 2017 but more details on that so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Maimang 9 release: Dimensity 800 with 64MP triple-camera setup, starts from ~RM1,335

Huawei's not only bringing the best camera technology to their flagship series but they're also assuring that some of their mid-range devices will have a top-notch camera system. Earlier today, the Huawei Maimang 9 that is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset has been officially announced in China. Let's take a look at what are the interesting things that the device packs!

The Huawei Maimang 9 comes with a large 6.8-inch display that delivers Full HD+ resolution. There is also a punch-hole cutout on the top left corner of the screen to house a 16MP front-facing camera. Below the screen, there is a 4,300mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It is also worth mentioning that it supports dual-mode SA/NSA 5G networks.

Other than that, the Maimang 9 has a triple-camera system that is AI-powered. There will be a 64MP main camera with a 1/1.7 outsole, an 8MP 120° ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The triple cameras offer features like EIS, super night scene mode, and 4K video recording.

The Huawei Maimang 9 runs EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 out of the box. It also has a micro SD slot and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The device is priced at 2,199 Yuan (~RM1,335) for 6/128GB variant and 2,399 Yuan (~RM1,457) for 8/128GB variant in China. It will be available in three colours which are Qijing Forest (gradient green), Sakura Snow Clear Sky (gradient white), and Magic Night Black.

Let us know what you think about the Huawei Maimang 9 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new smartphone updates.


Huawei Malaysia 5.5 Mega Sales coming soon, discounts going as low as RM119

5.5 is back again and many brands will be having special sales, including Huawei. Huawei Malaysia today announced that its 5.5 Mega Sales campaign will begin soon and will end on 9 May 2023.

According to Huawei Malaysia, customers can enjoy discounts of up to RM1200 and even receive complimentary gifts worth up to RM1028. Many Huawei devices and accessories will be on discount, including the Huawei Watch series, MatePads, and laptops. You can check out the table below for your reference:

For more information, you can log on to HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia Country Director teases Huawei Nova 5T before the official launch today

In case you missed the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2019 over the weekend, the Huawei Nova 5T made its first appearance there (globally!) and it pretty much sets the Malaysia launch which is today (27 August 2019) at 2 PM later on. In anticipation of this, Huawei Mobile Malaysia Country Director, Bill Liu has posted the phone in a Huawei fan group as a teaser showing the phone in full flesh.

Looking at the Nova 5T, the phone design is exactly the same as the one that we saw back in July when we had a first hands-on experience of the Nova 5 series.  The only difference, however, is the front camera where the Nova 5T uses an O-cutout instead of a waterdrop notch. It's also important to note that the Nova 5T tech specs have minor differences with the Nova 5 Pro, where it features a smaller display of 6.26-inches, a 2MP depth sensor in favour of an 8MP telephoto lens, a slightly bigger 3750mAh battery and a smaller 128GB storage.

We will be catching the Nova 5T global launch here in Malaysia soon, so do stay tuned for the official coverage only at TechNave.com.


ASUS ProArt PA148CTV Malaysia release: Portable 14-inch monitor with 100% Rec. 709 colour gamut for RM1888

If you're a graphics designer or artist, you probably spend quite a bit on PC equipment to help you with your work. This isn't just limited to devices like drawing tablets or pen styluses. Your monitor is just as important, and ASUS has a new one that can fit your needs.

For instance, the new ASUS ProArt PA148CTV was just released today. This is a portable 14-inch IPS display that has Full HD resolution, an anti-glare coating, and supports 10-point capacitive multi-touch. It's also the first portable monitor that's Calman Verified, offering a colour gamut of 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709. On top of that, it is factory pre‑calibrated with a Delta E < 2 colour difference for top-tier colour accuracy. Basically, this is similar to the ROG Strix XG17 we reviewed last year, except that model is more for entertainment.

The dial is compatible with Adobe software

In terms of features, the ProArt PA148CTV comes with the ASUS Dial and Virtual Control Panel. Both features are compatible with Adobe software, allowing you to make use of their controls and shortcuts to streamline your workflow. As for physical features, this monitor comes with a micro HDMI port, two USB-C ports, a kickstand, and a tripod socket. Thanks to the I/O ports, you can easily connect it to devices like tablets and laptops.

As you would imagine, this can be incredibly useful when you need to show your work to a client and need them to see the colours with high accuracy. ASUS has confirmed that this model is now available in Malaysia for RM1888. But with that said, is this something you'd be interested in? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei Malaysia and MCMC introduce cashless technology service to Kolej Vokasional Gombak

Today, Huawei Malaysia and MCMC have officially announced their collaboration together and launched a Digital Program showcasing a sandbox of digital service such as mobile cashless services at Kolej Vokasional Gombak (KVG). With this in mind, student of KVG to learn how to purchase food and retail items from the school cooperative and retail management outlet.

During the launch, Chief Communication and Digital Ecosystem Officer of MCMC, Dato' Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus said:

"Our collaboration today is a good starting point to provide exposure and digital trends and standards. As this sandbox is taken by place at KVG, we applaud the inclusivity that Huawei is showing in giving the students from all kinds of backgrounds and technology skills a chance to immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the future."

Meanwhile, Vice President of Huawei Malaysia, Foo Fang Yong praised KVG for having the foresight to participate in this pilot project. He is delighted to work with the government through MCMC to promote a digital lifestyle in Malaysia.

The platform introduces an easy-to-use and solution to help students making cashless mobile payment using they mobile devices, such as learning to activate they login ID and getting e-coupons for transaction. The digital ID will ensure safe and secure access at all times.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia and Xiamen University sign MoU for future ICT campus

(from left to right) Zhu Chongshi (朱崇实), President of Xiamen University, Wang Ruifang (王瑞芳), Vice President of Xiamen University, Abraham Liu Kang (刘康), CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Gao Wei ( 高炜), Director of Culture Office, Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, David Wei Chengmin ( 魏承敏), President of Huawei Southern Pacific Region

Huawei Malaysia and Xiamen University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xiamen University Malaysia campus to develope a future-oriented ICT enabled campus in Malaysia. While no exact Malaysia release dates were revealed, the MoU details collaboration between the two that will result in a high-quality campus network along with a joint lab on Xiamen University campus grounds featuring Huawei's latest ICT technologies. Xiamen University Campus Malaysia will be located in Bandar Kota Warisan, Selangor. Here's what Huawei Malaysia and Xiamen University had to say about it all:

“I’m very pleased to see Huawei embark on this exciting journey with Xiamen University, one of the most respected universities in the world. As a world ICT leader, Huawei is leading the way for education reform through technology. Smart campuses with reliable, high bandwidth networks are essential tools for today’s Digital Natives to feel engaged in University education and compete and win in the digital economy. This MoU is just the in line with our ongoing efforts in ICT education and skill development for Malaysian students. I am very excited by the potential of this partnership and look forward to working with the university over the future.” Abraham Liu, CEO of Huawei Malaysia

“We are excited to have taken the first step in what we hope will be a long-term collaboration with Huawei, a company which plays a major role in the global ICT industry. Today’s MoU with Huawei means the collaborations between Xiamen University and Huawei have reached a strategic level. This win-win collaboration will help Xiamen University expand its reputation in Malaysia and it also enables Huawei to enhance its brand among the education industry.” Zhu Chongshi, President of Xiamen University


Huawei Malaysia awarded two gold medalists of 29th SEA Games Synchronised Swimming two free Nova 2 Plus smartphones

(L-R) Zylane Lee and Gan Hua Wei, 29th SEA Games Synchronised synchronised swimming gold medallists with Anson Zhang Jun, Marketing Director of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (Malaysia)

In conjunction with the 29th SEA Games, Huawei Malaysia has invited gold medallists Zylane Lee Yhing Huey and Gan Hua Wei (seriously, that's her name lol) to their HQ and presented each of them a brand new Nova 2 Plus smartphone. The duo won in the synchronised swimming competition after winning 76.3000 points in the duet free event at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil.

“Our heartiest congratulations go to both Zylane Lee Yhing Huey and Gan Hua Wei for their marvellous performance at the KL 2017 synchronised swimming competition. We are so proud to present these two champions with our latest device created specifically to celebrate the perfect selfie and wish them all the best for their future events,” said Anson Zhang Jun, Marketing Director, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (Malaysia), who presented the winners with the Nova 2 Plus.

As some of you already know, the Nova 2 Plus is already on sale for RM1999 and it is a dedicated selfie device featuring a 20MP front camera, accompanied by a 3D facial recognition, Portrait mode, Softlight LCD screen flash, and a 10-grade beautification mode. Besides that, it also has a dual rear 12MP + 8MP camera sensor, Kirin 659 chipset, 4GB + 128GB memory capacity, along with an AK4376a HiFi chip, a 5.5-inch display, EMUI 5.1, and a 3340mAh battery in Graphite Black, Prestige Gold and Aurora Blue.

Such lucky girls, but they deserve it for their hard work. Let's keep cheering for Malaysia and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com!


Huawei Malaysia begins to hype the Mate 20 up with 9 KOL video teasers

Recently, Huawei Malaysia's YouTube channel released multiple videos promoting the Huawei Mate 20 which is bound on 16 October 2018. It features a total of nine local key opinion leaders (KOL) promoting the upcoming flagship's Dual Neural Processor Unit (NPU) feature. But what does the Dual NPU has to do with these local KOLs, anyway?

From top to bottom, the KOLs are Christy, Dato' Fazley Yaakob and Jeff (陈浩然). There are many other Mate 20 KOLs as well including Bront Palarae, Dr. Say, Fouziah Gous, Nurul Zulkifli, Lawrence (王冠逸) and Owen Yap (叶剑锋) in Huawei Malaysia's YouTube channel

Well, turns out that the KOLs have two different profession jobs so in relating to the feature, all of them have the same script saying "Dual NPU, two brains, better than one, like me with dual capabilities". Quite a smart way of promoting the Mate 20, as Huawei did a presentation about it which allows the flagship to have faster and better AI processing capabilities. According to the company, the Dual NPU combining with the Kirin 980 will be able to process up to 4500 images per second, which is 120% faster than the industry's standard in terms of camera. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

Besides that, there will also be other improvements including AI Scene detection, AI Battery Management, image segmentation, translation and so on. There will be details about the Mate 20 series soon so stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia big Ramadhan surprise, cuts prices of P9, Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro

Huawei Malaysia is rewarding all Malaysians with unbeatable prices for their Huawei P9, Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro series devices to celebrate the holy month of Ramadhan as well as Hari Raya Aidilfitri! Big price cuts for up to RM300 are up for grabs starting on 5 May 2017.

Not to forget the Huawei P10 Plus in Greenery or Dazzling Blue colours are now also available at the price of RM3099! Check out our comparisons and unboxing of the new colours here.

So hurry down to your nearest Huawei Experience Stores or Huawei Display Zones right now to get your hands on these festive low prices! Stay tuned for more tech updates and the latest news at TechNave.com!


Huawei Malaysia bringing in 30000 Huawei Honor 3C smartphones on 16 July 2014

In a move likely to one-up other online smartphone selling competitors, Huawei Malaysia has announced that it will be bringing 30000 Huawei Honor 3C units to VMALL.My on 16 July 2014. The price will remain the same at RM499 along with the same value added tech specs and features of 2GB of RAM, a quad-core processor, 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. We fully expect third-party sellers to be on the ready for said date as well, so be warned and be ready if you didn't manage to get your hands on the Huawei Honor 3C last Tuesday.[Source]


Huawei Malaysia bringing in a new MediaPad M5 tablet catered for gaming

Think the tablet market is dead? Think again. Coming this Thursday, Huawei Malaysia will be introducing a brand new tablet into the Malaysia market called the MediaPad M5. Revealed in MWC 2018 as the successor fo the MediaPad M3, the tablet is said tailored for gamers and it seems that a lot of the media online agreed on that.

Equipped with stereo Harman Kardon speakers with 3D audio loudspeakers supporting Hi-Res audio, this is quite an ideal entertainment device for those who want gaming. Video playbacks should be nice since the 8.4-inch (or 10.8-inch, depending on model) screen panel has 2K resolution, along with a M-Pen stylus for writing notes, drawing and designing. Moreover, the battery capacity is 5100mAh and it only takes two hours to fully charge.

As for the rest of the tech-specs, it runs on a Kirin 960 chipset and Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. There are two variants based on memory which is a 4GB of RAM and either a 32GB or 64GB of storage.

Stay tuned for our official coverage this Thursday and we will bring you more Huawei news about this tablet at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia bringing more than just Ascend P7 on 10 June 2014

While Huawei Malaysia already sent out the save the date teaser for their upcoming 10 June 2014 event, it seems that it won't be just the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone being released. Almost every day afterwards, Huawei Malaysia have teased a different device that may be coming along with their flagship smartphone. This list currently includes the following:


Huawei Malaysia confirms EMUI 8.0 rollout but says NPU driven features are only for Kirin 970 equipped devices

Well, sorry to get your hopes up TechNavers and Huawei Mate 9 or Mate 9 Pro users, but it appears that GSMArena and its source goofed. Huawei Malaysia just came out with a statement confirming the rollout of EMUI 8.0 to the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro but they also confirmed that NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit) driven features like Instant Image Recognition, Translator and Easy Projection are only available for Kirin 970 equipped devices like the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro. Be that as it may, the EMUI 8.0 update for Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will improve battery life and increase the machine learning capabilities of these smartphones amongst other features.

The update for the Mate 9 is expected on 9 December 2017 while the update for the Mate 9 Pro and Mate 9 PORSCHE DESIGN will come by the end of December 2017. No news when the rollout will come for other Huawei or Honor devices yet.


Huawei Malaysia confirms Huawei Nexus 6P coming to Malaysia on 8 December 2015

After a bit of teasing, Huawei Malaysia have sent out the save-the-date notices confirming that yes, the Huawei Nexus 6P is coming to Malaysia and as soon as 8 December 2015 (next week). No official pricing details yet (some say RM2698 but Huawei says to wait and see) but as a refresher, the Nexus 6P features tech specs that include a 2K resolution display, a fingerprint sensor, dual front speakers, USB Type-C ports and a 12.3MP rear camera with super large 1.55-micron pixel Sony sensor that can record 4K video at 30fps. It also comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow right out of the box. Check out the video below for more recaps.


ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600) review - A creators laptop designed for creators

Content Creators often bemoan the fact that their creator machines just aren’t fast enough or made exactly for their needs. The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600) looks to shatter these conceptions by not only including a built in ASUS Dial specifically made for image and video editors but also packing in a 16-inch 4K OLED display. Does it deliver? Find out in our full review of the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600).

Despite being relatively thin (for a Concept Creator laptop) at 1.99 ~ 2.14cm the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600) is quite big and heavy at 2.4kg. In addition, the charger is huge, so it’s not really what we would call portable, unless you  don’t mind lugging around both of them. Nonetheless, build quality is top notch complete with MIL-STD-810H certification for drop and shock resistance, so it’s quite rugged.

There's plenty of ports on this side too

The HD webcam has a built-in privacy slider

On the outside, the design seems fairly standard with a ProArt logo on the back of the metal chassis. On the inside, the 16-inch 4K OLED display has very slim side and top bezels which contrasts rather sharply with the huge chin on the bottom. The HD camera is located on the top and there’s also a privacy cover built-in.

The fully backlit keyboard is where the content creator design becomes more apparent with the fairly large ASUS Dial located in between the keyboard and the touchpad on the left which can be pressed or rotated. The large keycaps are chiclet shaped while the arrow keycaps have been ridged so they feel different than the other keys from just the touch. Actually, the larger touchpad can be used like a drawing tablet as well since it supports a stylus with up to 1024 pressure levels (too bad it doesn’t come with a stylus).

The keyboard has big chiclet shaped keys

The large trackpad has 3 buttons and you can also use it as a drawing tablet with a stylus

Powered by an AMD Ryzen R9-5900HX CPU, discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage the 4K 16-inch OLED display remains the centerpiece of the laptop and it certainly delivers. It’s very smooth thanks to the high refresh rate while the sound quality for the Harman Kardon speakers is amazingly clear.

For connections, the laptop offers a HDMI Port, 2 USB A ports, 2 USB C ports, an RH-45 Lan port, a 3.5mm audio in/out jack and an SD card reader that supports SD Express 7.0. Setting up the ASUS Dial via the ProArt Creator Hub lets you customize the functions more like increasing or decreasing the increments of the settings and so forth. Supported apps are mostly Adobe and if there are no such apps, the Dial can be used to control speaker volume or display brightness.

You can still play games very smoothly on this laptop

Performance-wise we’ll let our benchmark screenshots speak for themselves (yes, they’re very high) but from a content creator’s perspective we found the laptop to be very responsive and not laggy at all. Heavy Premiere Pro rendering was super fast, where a 9 minute video only took 1 minute to export (to put this into context, previous generation creator laptops would take 6 minutes or longer). The ASUS Dial does help to increase editing speed or simplify the fine tuning a bit, but it does take some time to get used to.

Watching 4K movies on the 16-inch 4K (3840 x 2400 pixels) OLED display was super smooth due to the high screen refresh rate while playing games like League of Legends with all settings maxed is still very smooth. Even pushed under heavy loads, the laptop’s fan remained quite quiet, but battery life unplugged is about 3 to 5 hours depending on your usage, so you should probably keep it plugged in to the charger if you intend to use it for long periods of time. Recharging back to full doesn’t take too long though as you can 100% from zero in about an hour or so.

Overall, the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600) is an excellent content creators laptop with great performance and features like the ASUS Dial and OLED display designed exactly for content creators. That being said, it’s not something we’d recommend for anything else despite solid performance in gaming as the aforementioned features may actually get in the way for gaming.

Priced from RM9999 it may seem rather pricey to most other people, but for a content creator laptop with these features, the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600) does have fairly good value. Other laptops with similar features are more likely to extend into the RM13K range or higher.

So what do you think, would you be interested in the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600)? Does it deliver the performance and features most content creators would want or need? We certainly think so and if you do too, let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Here are the tech specs and features for the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (H5600):

Pros: Ideal for most content creators. ASUS Dial and the drawing tablet-like touchpad are great for this. Relatively good pricing.

Cons: Not very portable. Really large power adapter. Not ideal for anyone else but a content creator.

Summary: The laptop made specifically for content creators who don’t move about that much.


Huawei Malaysia confirms P30 series buyers will get the Huawei Backup 1TB HDD dual charger free, hints it could come same time as Singapore

As we near the global launch of the Huawei P30 series on 26 March 2019, Huawei Malaysia have confirmed that Malaysians will get the previously revealed Huawei Backup dual charger + 1TB external hard disk drive device worth ~RM425. While they haven't confirmed if we'll also be getting the Huawei Watch GT Active Edition and JBL Clip 2 Bluetooth speaker, they have hinted that Malaysians could also get the P30 series the same date as Singaporeans, which is 6 April 2019.

For a refresher, the Huawei Backup is a dual charger that can pass through 5V2A, 9V2A Huawei fast charge or 5V4.5A Huawei super fast charge while also providing a built-in 1TB hard disk drive. Making itself doubly useful is the fact that you can backup the data in your Huawei P30 either automatically or manually, something we've yet to see being sold very much here in Malaysia.

The Huawei P30 series is expected to be powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of internal storage, have a 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + ToF sensor in the rear and a 32MP front-facing selfie camera. It may also have a 6.47-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with a 4200mAh non-removable battery.

Looking to avoid making long lines for all the supporting Malaysian consumers, Huawei Malaysia will be increasing the number of sale locations to ensure everyone gets their Huawei P30 series smartphone and freebies like the Huawei Backup. We assume this also means Huawei Malaysia will be bringing in more stock, but we'll know more details like that, pricing, available colours and local sales roadshows soon. For now, you can catch the global launch event LIVE from Paris at:


Huawei Malaysia continues discount promotions with 818 Merdeka Surprise Sale

As we approach Merdeka day at the end of this month, Huawei Malaysia will continue to have another sale soon on its HUAWEI Store Online, Shopee HUAWEI Official Store or Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store. Dubbed as the 818 Merdeka Surprise Sale, there will be discount promotions up to RM900 on selected Huawei gadgets, while stocks last.

According to the table below, selected Huawei gadgets also include recently released ones such as the Huawei Band 6, Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, MatePad 10.4-inch as well as the MateBook D14 (i3). The campaign has already begun until 18 August 2021 or 20 August 2021 if you're planning to purchase on Shopee.

Comparing this sale with the previous 8.8 sales, some of the products got taken down from the promotion. However, most of them are still here so get them while you still can. You can refer to the table below:

That's all, folks. Happy shopping and stay safe and healthy. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia giving a bunch of discounts and freebies on selected gadgets for Chinese New Year

With the Lunar New Year coming upon us, Huawei Malaysia has already started its promotional sales until 25 January 2019 with a free Gold Piece worth RM158 starting today (15 January 2019). Besides that, there are also Flash Sale and Prosperity Pouches and if you're in the mood for some gadget shopping spree, read on below to see what you can get out of it!

Starting with the Mystery Gift and Free Gold Piece giveaway, these two are separated categories - the Mystery Gift will be given away on every purchase of a Huawei smartphone, tablet and laptops between 15 and 25 January 2019, whereas the Gold Piece is only available between 15 and 17 January 2019 for the first 188 customers. To know whether you have secured the Gold Piece, simply purchase one and you will see it at the order summary page after purchasing it.

Then onto the Flash Sale, which will only happen between 15 and 17 January from 12PM - 1PM, random Huawei accessories and gadgets will have a massive discount going as low as RM11 only. The Prosperity Pouches will have a longer duration until 25 January with freebies giveaways on selected models and there are at least 3 items for each. The most "prestigious" one is the MateBook D (RM2888 now) + Wisdom Pouch that's worth RM957 that includes a wireless mouse, a backpack, RM100 voucher and a free Microsoft Office 365 program.

On top of that, purchasing either the Mate 20 + Watch GT or Mate 20 X + Watch GT combo will have RM110 off, which is RM3588 and RM3988 respectively. There is seriously a load of good stuff there so do check it out!

To get started, you can go to the promotional page here for more information or get the Huawei App Gallery on your Huawei smartphone. Have fun shopping!


Huawei Malaysia hit a 1.3Gbps download speed at the 5G Experiential Zone

Before the Huawei Mate 30 series livestream kicks off, Huawei Malaysia has just recorded its first-ever indoor 5G LampSite trial at the Huawei Experience Store, Pavillion Elite through a 5G Experiential Zone.

Officiated by Carlson Leong, Retail Direct of Huawei Experience Store, he said the 5G Experiential Zone comprises of several demonstration zones such as the Education Section showcasing the Huawei 5G network advancement, a Gaming Zone for the public to experience some virtual reality cloud gaming, and lastly, a Speed Test Zone showcasing the download speed.

The 5G Experiential Zone is powered by Maxis 5G and during the demonstration, they managed to hit a high 1.3Gbps download speed on the Mate 20 X 5G device. For anyone interested, the exhibition is open to the public starting today (19 September) until 6 October 2019.

In other news, the Mate 30 series will be unveiled quite soon, stay tuned for our official new coverage at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia introduces Huawei Mobile Services as a new OS and ecosystem in Malaysia

Today, the Huawei Mate 30 series and the Watch GT 2 have arrived in Malaysia but that's not the only thing they announced. During the event, they were also presenting a new holistic ecosystem called Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) which is the current placeholder for the Mate 30 series.

Since HarmonyOS is still in development and with the Google service ban by the US government, the HMS will be the new operating system for the Mate 30 series. Huawei mentioned that the OS is designed for an all-scenario and intelligent ecosystem, as well as being able to support one-time development for multi-device deployment. This also means that the HMS is likely to appear on other Huawei devices apart from smartphones. It still sounds a lot like HarmonyOS, but whatever.

While introducing HMS, Huawei Malaysia also mentioned that they have recently launched a Huawei Shining Star Program and Malaysia is one of the first countries to be part of it. The purpose of the program is to encourage as many global developers to leverage this platform service to create a new ecosystem in the future, as Huawei has allocated resources (up to USD 1 billion) to provide key support for the app developers.

On top of that, Huawei also launched The HMS Integration Challenge to engage Malaysians in App Developing. It's currently happening since 23 September 2019 until the end of the year. To date, there are over 30 participants in the running where they are required to complete the challenge and publish their app on the AppGallery.

To complement the all-scenario ecosystem development, Huawei Malaysia also unveiled other new products such as:

So what do you think of the HMS? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia invites Nova 2i users to join its EMUI 8.0 beta test

Attention to tall Huawei Nova 2i users, there will be a new Android 8.0 Beta test for EMUI and Huawei Malaysia is inviting you to join the beta test! The upcoming new EMUI update will allow the phone to predict your intentions, as well as providing some intelligent recommendation on certain functions that you need use to improve efficiency. Below are the steps on how to join the beta test:

Since it's only open beta, you can expect some bugs along the way and the beta ROM won't be stable before its global launch. For more information on the EMUI 8.0 Oreo beta testing, you can read more about the steps here and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia is introducing a Mate30 Series Referral Program for those who are interested in the phone

Just this morning, Huawei Malaysia Country Director, Bill Liu has just released a statement about a few things, particularly about the Huawei Mate 30 series and its owners. For those who didn't follow the news, the Exclusive Ownership Campaign has already ended but if you are still interested to purchase the phone, here's how.

First thing's first, starting from 25 October 2019, the customers who have purchased the Mate 30 Pro from the Exclusive Ownership Campaign will be receiving their device and gifts today onwards and get their first hands to experience with EMUI 10. As it was only open for existing Mate series users, the company has also set up an official service hotline (1800-22-0086) as well as a WhatsApp Communication Channel for customers (can be retrieved from the retail store when you collect your phone) to get feedback and suggestion for them to improve their services.

Then for those who are still interested in getting the phone, Huawei Malaysia will carry out a Huawei Mate 30 series Referral Program starting from 26 October 2019 until 7 November 2019. The referral code can be obtained from Mate 30 Pro owners who got it from the Exclusive Ownership Campaign, but why are they doing this? Well, the company's aim for the Referral Program is to "connect people together through social networking, so that consumers who are interested to purchase the Huawei Mate30 series can connect with owners to understand the device and make a better purchase decision. At the same time, owners can connect to exchange tips and tricks to utilise Huawei Mate30 Series device to its full potential."

On top of that, Mr Bill Liu even offered his personal Referral Code (33995) for those who want to purchase a Mate 30 series device. The code will only be valid from 26 October until 27 October 2019. He also mentioned that his referral code will be utilised for a future campaign as a reward for the fans.

So...yeah, that's how you can get yourself the Mate 30 series through a referral code. To add on, it's worth mentioning that the Screen Protection Warranty and Extended Warranty services are included. For more information, you can find out more from their Facebook page, HiCare App or the referral website which will go live on 26 October 2019.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia is offering a phone battery replacement for RM99 and more for its year-end Service Carnival

Do you own a Huawei device? If yes, then you might want to try out Huawei Malaysia's Service Carnival that's currently happening until 31 December 2021. The company is offering some year-end promotions including spare part replacement as well as freebies and discounts vouchers.

Available at selected HUAWEI Service Centres in Malaysia, Huawei users can get to change original spare parts of the screen and back cover for selected devices with up to 60% off*. Moreover, they can replace the original battery at a lower price at RM99* for selected devices as well as get 90 days official warranty for spare part replacement, 20% off* for HUAWEI Care and exciting gifts* (while stocks last).

To make things more exciting, they will also be giving away a free Huawei nova 8i, Huawei Watch GT3 and Huawei Watch Fit. All you have to do is share the HUAWEI Service Carnival Facebook post to their Facebook profile with the hashtag #HUAWEIServiceCarnivalMY and wait from 20 November until 10 December for the lucky winner announcement. Huawei Malaysia will also offer a 1-month 50GB storage at the price as low as RM1*.

In other related news, there will be a software update for the Huawei Vision S smart TV with HarmonyOS 2 as well as HarmonyOS Friendly User Test for the MatePad 10.4 and MatePad Pro 10.8 users. These new updates will allow users to connect between Huawei devices seamlessly, such as connecting the Huawei Sound speaker to the smart TV and getting Huawei MeeTime Share Screen.

If you would like to test out the HarmonyOS Friendly User Test for the tablets, you can download the beta application on the official website and sign up for the test here. To know more information about HUAWEI products, spare parts and battery replacement, software upgrades, please visit a HUAWEI Service Center or MyHUAWEI App.

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


Huawei Malaysia is restocking a second batch pre-order of Sakura Pink Nova 7i for Valentines

Today, the first sale of the Huawei Nova 7i was reported to be sold out and due to the commercial success, Huawei Malaysia have announced that they will be restocking it again on their online stores at 6PM for the Sakura Pink model.

For those who were in the first pre-order wave, the first batch will be delivered from 22 February 2020 onwards. Whereas those who will pre-order the second wave, the second batch will be delivered from 29 February 2020 onwards. According to their Facebook post, customers are also able to pre-order at the nearest Huawei Experience Store.

Besides the official Huawei online store, customers can also pre-order the Sakura Pink Nova 7i on their Lazada and Shopee platform. The phone is slated for RM1099 with a Band 4 as a gift (while stocks last).

Will you be getting this perfect gift for your partner? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia joins Ministry of Education CEO Faculty program and more

Prime Minister YAB Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin presenting the certificate of “CEO Faculty Program” to Huawei at the launch ceremony of Malaysia Education Development Plan 2015-2025

Huawei Malaysia recently announced that Mr Abraham Liu, CEO of Huawei Malaysia recently got awarded the CEO Faculty Program certificate with the Ministry of Education Malaysia. In this program, Mr Liu will mentor staff and students of universities across Malaysia for the next two years, focusing on ICT education, leadership mentoring in the ICT sector and more. In related news, Huawei recently announced CNY288.2 billion (RM169 billion) worth of revenue for 2014. Of note is that 32.6% or CNY75.1 billion comes from the Consumer Business Group which handles Huawei's smartphone and mobile device business. This shows a rapid growth and demand for Huawei devices that should extend to 2015 as well.


ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED Malaysia release: 4K OLED screen, ASUS Dial, and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU from RM9999

With it being the Christmas season, some brands are looking to launch new items to attract customers. If you're looking for a new laptop, there's a bunch of new options from ASUS now available in Malaysia. One of them is catered to creators - the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED.

The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is ASUS' latest high-end laptop for creators. As the name suggests, it comes with an OLED display that delivers top visuals and accurate colours. Specifically, it has a 4K OLED (3840x2400) HDR display that can output 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Moreover, the display supports VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black accreditation for a 1000000:1 contrast ratio.

Under the hood, the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED packs a powerful CPU to handle your video rendering needs. There are two versions available to interested buyers - Intel and AMD. For the former, you get an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU (4.6GHz), up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. If you go AMD instead, you'll get an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU (4.6GHz), up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and either the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 3070 GPU.

Besides the above, this laptop also comes with 1TB of SSD to store all your creations. There's also a physical rotary controller called the ASUS Dial, which provides you with another way to interact with creative apps like Adobe Photoshop. On top of that, ASUS added a ProArt Creator Hub app to help users control and customise the laptop's various settings and features, including the ASUS Dial.

Creators should find the ASUS dial useful

As for the pricing, the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED's retail price starts from RM9999. That's a good price, as you can use it for creative work, watching videos, and playing games! Would you be looking to grab one for yourself? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more launch news like this.


Huawei Malaysia keeps it up for fans with NEXT-Image MasterClass photography and smashpOp

Continuing their commitment to Malaysian fans, Huawei Malaysia held their latest NEXT-Image MasterClass photography workshop this Saturday with celebrity Instagrammer smashpOp on portrait photos and mobile photography. While the workshop highlighted the capabilities of the latest Huawei P30 Pro, there were also Huawei P30, Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro photography fans participating.

The workshop showed participants how to use the grid feature to implement the Rule of Thirds (place your subject on one of the intersecting lines of the grid) and utilizing leading lines to highlight and focus on your subject. Other points included perspective and trying different angles (rather than make it flat, try go lower or tilt the phone a little to the side for a more unique photo) while ensuring the alignment matches the grid

The workshop included a walk around with smashpOp providing tips like how to use multiple levels of depth and a discussion on the photos after they were taken. He also gave suggestions on editing. He recommends using Google Snapseed to adjust the light settings and then VSCO to apply filters.

Huawei Malaysia will continue with another NEXT-Image MasterClass photography workshop tomorrow, and more activities and events for fans in the future. In the meantime, stay tuned to TechNave.com for all the latest in tech.


Huawei Malaysia kicked off NEXT IMAGE photo exhibition with AI As The Eyes 2018 CSR Campaign

Today, Huawei Malaysia has hosted a special campaign called AI As The Eyes 2018 CSR Campaign. It served as a closing ceremony for the NEXT-IMAGE Photographer Awards 2018 and during that event, Huawei Malaysia proudly awarded one of the campaign participants, Puan Jamaliah Binti Mohd Yasin, a visual impaired lady a special recognition prize.

So what smartphone did she use? Well, it was none other than the Huawei P20 Pro and thanks to the automated functions of the camera, she was able to take some nice photos and they are even up on display at the photo exhibition. Speaking of the photo exhibition, it's held in Sunway Pyramid (Central Avenue) and currently showing all the NEXT IMAGE winners' photos there. The exhibition will end on 18 November 2018.

That's Puan Jamaliah Binti Mohd Yasin right there!

The photo exhibition can be found in the Central Avenue area of Sunway Pyramid

Those photos look great by the way, so you might want to drop by if that's your interest. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com and have a great weekend!


Huawei Malaysia kicks of phase II of Syok Menang contest

Taking it a step further, Huawei Malaysia have begun phase II of their Syok Menang contest. Like the previous contest, you are eligible for it if you have bought certain Huawei devices, this time around from 20 Jan 2015 to 28 February 2015. The devices include the Huawei Mate 7 Premium Edition (Amber Gold), Mate 7 Standard Edition, P7, P7 Arsenal Edition and Huawei X1 7.0. To enter the contest, go to the Huawei site, register, answer a quiz question and get an AI BAO from their Choypido (Choy San Yeh + Cupid) mascot. Win the prize that matches the icons. Prizes include Philips 32-inch LED TVs, JBL speakers and various bundle packs of 32GB class 10 microSD cards and more. Prizes are redeemed from VMALL.my. Here's what they had to say about it:

“We are very excited about the response that the first phase program received with participation from more than 3,000 participants across Malaysia! I take the opportunity to congratulate all the winners. We are enhancing the reach of our rewards program by taking it to the digital platform. We invite all Malaysians to interact with Choypido and stand a chance to win some very exciting prizes this festive season. Good luck!” Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia


Huawei Malaysia launched its ‘Buka Puasa’ campaign

In conjunction of the Hary Raya festive season, Huawei Malaysia has launched its Buka Puasa campaign at selected Huawei outlets. Available now until 2 July 2017, the only days that are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, customers will stand a chance to be rewarded by getting a token of appreciation with attractive products from their mobile, tablet, and Honor series lineup.

To have a chance on the Hari Raya gifts, customers who purchase any of the selected Huawei products will be given the HUAWEI-Raya Premium Gift. The Premium Gift includes a Huawei Premium bottle, foldable travel bag, 16GB and 32GB SD Cards, Honor Glass Bottle, car sun shade with cover, U Ring, RM20 Vmall voucher and a Raya token from HUAWEI.

In addition, from now till Dec 2017, customers are also entitled to more attractive Huawei products just by following three (3) simple steps:

All these stocks are limited, so if you want to get your hands on those better hurry. For more information please visit Huawei Malaysia’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HuaweiMobileMY.


Huawei Malaysia launches 1st exclusive Customer Service Center in Plaza Berjaya

(from left to right) Albert Goh, CEO of Zitron Enterprise, Ahmad Khalid, Director of Zitron Enterprise, Gary Xu, Country Director of Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia and Mohamed Fawzi bin Ishak, Service Director, Southern Pacific Region participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Huawei’s first Exclusive Service Center in Malaysia

Huawei Malaysia recently launched their 1st exclusive Customer Service Center here in Plaza Berjaya. Located on the first floor of Plaza Berjaya (right next to the monorail bridge), the new Service Center offers a comfortable waiting space complete with free charging station and HDTV. Huawei devices like the Huawei Ascend Mate 7, Ascend P7 and various Huawei accessories for sale are also on display. Regarding plans within Malaysia, Huawei said that they would be increasing the number of Authorized Collection Points from 17 to 100 by the end of the year. Here's what they had to say about it:

"Aftersales service is an integral part of our brand promise. We continuously seek to exceed customers' expectation in this aspect. Another aspect that contributes to customer satisfaction is convenience. With the objective of hassle-free ownership experience, we are aiming to implement door-to-door pick-up and delivery services before the end of the first quarter." Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia


Huawei Malaysia launches Huawei Ascend P7 for RM1499 and more 4G LTE devices

The Huawei Ascend P7 features a 7-layer patern infused design for a tempered glass look which is both sophisticated as well as compact

After quite a bit of teasing about the upcoming products to be revealed along with the Malaysia launch for the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, Huawei Malaysia launched the smartphone today and confirmed practically all of the other products teased earlier. This includes the Huawei TalkBand B1, Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE, Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G / 4G LTE and Huawei Ascend G6 3G / 4G LTE. The Huawei Ascend P7 features tech specs which include a 1.8GHz HiSilicon Kirin 910 quad-core processor, 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution screen, 13MP BSI rear camera, 8MP BSI front camera and 4G LTE connectivity. At just 6.5mm thin this smartphone is one of the slimmest flagship level smartphones in the market while still managing to pack in even more features and better design than the previous Huawei Ascend P6.

Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia launching the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone here in Malaysia

Pricing for the other devices were also revealed as follows:

Pretty in a row: All the Huawei devices including the Huawei Ascend P7, Huawei TalkBand B1, Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE, Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G / 4G LTE and Huawei Ascend G6 3G / 4G LTE being held by models

While the Huawei Ascend P7 pricing is a bit high, the fact that all the other devices came in LTE versions means that Huawei is taking 4G LTE seriously in Malaysia. As such they also named telco partnerships with Celcom and U Mobile for now. Other telco's could join soon as well, as talks with Huawei Malaysia are currently underway. While the Huawei Ascend P7 and MediaPad X1 7.0 LTE offer some really tempting flagship features, we can't help but feel that the refreshed Huawei Ascend G6 LTE could be the main killer device as it offers former flagship features and 4G LTE connectivity at a below RM1000 price tag. Here's what Huawei Malaysia had to say about the Huawei Ascend P7 launch:

“The Ascend P7 encompasses the needs of the consumer for a durable and sophisticated device that brings an excellent balance between form and function. But beyond the exterior, our latest flagship also packs an unparalleled camera experience and ultra-fast performance, redefining excellence in its entirety. As a leader in mobile broadband and next-generation LTE networks, Huawei is optimizing compatibility between networks and devices in Malaysia. The country remains a crucial market in our growth strategy in the region. Right now, Malaysia is on the cusp of the 4G LTE evolution, truly the next era of mobile connectivity. Our launch is timely, and a very strong indication of our commitment to provide Malaysians with high quality, affordable devices that enable fast and reliable connectivity - anytime, anywhere.” Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia

The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE tablet

According to Huawei Malaysia, all of the devices mentioned above should already be available in Malaysia and if they aren't, they should be coming soon. As always, you can check out what is available online at Huawei Malaysia's own VMALL.my online store. For now, do check out the Huawei Ascend P7 videos below:

The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 highlight video


Huawei Malaysia launching PC Carnival Week with discounts up to RM539 & gifts worth up to RM806

Since June 2021, Huawei Malaysia has been keeping up its Carnival sales but for the upcoming 25th - 31st period, the company will host a PC Carnival Week instead. Should you be interested, you would be able to save up to 20% off and bring home some freebies worth up to RM806.

From the lineup, there are a few Matebook series as well as selected monitors. This includes the MateBook D14, MateBook D15, MateBook 14 and the MateStation S. That's not all, selected products come with gifts and you may even opt for bundled packages such as the MateBook D14 and FreeBuds 4i together at a discounted price.

Besides these promotions, Huawei Malaysia has prepared something else too. You may tune in to Shopee Live and Lazada Live from the 26th until 29th to stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Below is the table of the promotional prices and freebies for your reference:

For more information, you may take a look at these Huawei products on HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia offering up to RM1000 worth of rewards for new Nova 3 & 3i owners

Due to the official announcement of the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i, Huawei Malaysia is introducing a lineup of partner brands that will be participating in the reward system through the Huawei AppGallery app. All in all, there will be rewards worth up to RM1000 for new Nova customers upon each purchase of either one of the Nova duos.

In case you didn't know, the AppGallery app was first introduced back in the Nova 3e a few months ago. With the success of the response back then, it was only natural for the company to bring it back with several rewards. The reward value will be an equivalent to a buy-1-free-1 promotion for every customer who purchased the Nova 3 series. Below is the list of rewards you can get:

In addition to that, new customers can purchase the Nova 3i with a 6 or 12-month easy payment with a fixed instalment price monthly. This applies to all Citibank, HSBC Bank, Public Bank, Maybank, CIMB Bank Am Bank and Hong Leong Bank credit card users. There's also a promo sale for the first 1000 customers at IOI City Mall on 28 July 2018 getting freebies.

To check out the full specification and features of the Nova 3 and 3i, you can check out our coverage over here and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia opens flagship store in KLCC

Mr. Mike Wang CEO of Huawei Technologies Malaysia (first from left) and YB Dato Lee Chee Leong, Deputy Minister, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (second from left) showcasing Huawei’s latest smartphone, the Ascend P7 during the grand opening of Huawei’s third flagship store at Suria KLCC

The third Huawei flagship store in Malaysia has recently been opened in the KLCC Twin Towers. The store is located at Lot 316A on the Third Floor and should give users the chance to try out the latest Huawei devices like the Huawei Ascend P7 and Huawei MediaPad X1. In conjunction with this opening, Huawei Malaysia are holding the Twin Tower, Twin Promotion we reported on earlier. The first 100 Twins, Triplets or Quadruplets who purchase a Huawei Ascend P7, Huawei X1 7.0, Huawei Ascend G6 or Huawei Ascend G750 from the store, from 16 July 2014 to 20 July 2014, are entitled to a “buy 1 free 1 or buy 1 free 2” promotion". Here's what Huawei Malaysia had to say about it:

“At Huawei, we strongly believe that affordability and brand experience should not be mutually exclusive. Our flagship stores personify this belief. We are very excited to be one of the first Chinese high-tech companies to open a store in KLCC, a renowned landmark in Malaysia. When we first started to sell our own branded handsets two years ago, Huawei is unknown to most of the consumers. Thanks to the support from our customers, high quality of our phones and the team’s dedication, our business has changed significantly. Today we are very proud to reach the milestone to open our own flagship store in Suria KLCC. With more points of sale, a stronger network, and many more devices, it has been a truly exciting journey. Today’s event is an indication of how far we have come and our commitment to keep delivering in Malaysia.” Gary Xu, Country Director for Huawei Consumer Business Group in Malaysia

Mr. Mike Wang, CEO of Huawei Technologies Malaysia and Mr. Calvin Koo from Action Mobile officiating the grand opening of the store


Huawei Malaysia opens new KLCC Flagship store with Buy 1 Free 1 Twin Promotion

Huawei Malaysia has been teasing twins for about a month now and we finally see that it isn't about a dual-SIM Huawei Ascend P7, but rather the opening of their new KLCC Flagship store at the KLCC Twin Towers. In line with that, they are currently offering a Twin Tower Twin Promotion from 16 July 2014 to 20 July 2014, where the first 100 twins, triplets or quadruplets who purchase ANY smartphone there may get a BUY 1 FREE 1 or BUY 1 FREE 2 promotion. The promotion image is of the Huawei Ascend P7 so we suppose that you could get this super slim flagship smartphone for your twin for free if you go check it out. The promotion is available as long as stocks last so if you have a twin, triplet or quadruplet siblings looking for a smartphone deal, go check out the Huawei KLCC Flagship store quick. If you're wondering which to buy do check out our reviews on the Huawei Ascend P7 and Huawei Honor 3C.[Source]


ASUS ROG Flow X13 Malaysia release: AMD Ryzen 7 series + Radeon RX GPUs, starting price from RM6599

During the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia event, the company finally announced the long-awaited ROG Flow X13 and ROG Zephyrus series for the Malaysian market. Since the laptops were already revealed back in CES 2022, we won't go into so much detail. Also, we will be focusing on the ROG Flow X13 as stated in the title.

As a refresher, the ROG Flow X13 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU. The laptop itself also has a 360° hinge that allows for console-like gaming with a controller or creating works of art with its optional stylus. Corning Gorilla Glass protects the 13-inch touchscreen, which comes in both 4K 60Hz and 1080p 120Hz options.

Despite being ultralight, the ROG Flow X13 has a robust port selection including HDMI, USB Type-A and Type-C, and even ASUS ROG's own XG Mobile interface for connecting to external GPUs. And now with the addition of an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU XG Mobile for 2022, users can now choose options from both AMD and NVIDIA.

There are two models of the ROG Flow X13 (2022) to choose from, you can refer to the table below:

Bundle: ROG Sleeve, ASUS Pen, ROG Impact Gaming

Purchasing either one of the models will grant you a free 1-month Xbox PC Game Pass. For more information, you can visit the official ROG Flow X13 (2022) web portal right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech gadget news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia presents Weito 59th Malaysia Day promotion with exciting prizes!

With both Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebration just around the corner, Huawei Malaysia will be running a special promotion - #WeiTo Malaysia Day Celebration for their faithful customers. They will be offering premium gifts upon customers' purchase of selected Huawei devices. Below are details of the premium gifts:

To add on to that, the first 100 customers will be qualified to participate in a lucky draw, prizes ranging from Samsonite travel bags to the grand prize, a 7D5N trip to Switzerland for two! And that's not all, there are other places too!

Keep in mind that participating customers will have to collect and submit entry forms at selected Huawei Retail Stores during the promotion period along with the purchase receipt as a proof of purchase to participate. Winners for the lucky draw will be announced this November on Huawei Malaysia’s Facebook page and will also be notified via email.


Huawei Malaysia racked up a sell-out growth of 93% from their carnival weekend

As of 10 June 2018, Huawei Malaysia is proud to announce that they had a weekend sell-out growth of over 93%. That's a figure that probably went out of their expectations (and ours), to total up the numbers that up to RM6 million worth of prize giveaways including premium prizes and exclusive items such as 20 units of Perodua Axia and 60 units of PORSCHE DESIGN Huawei Mate 10 and more as they purchased selected Huawei devices.

“In the season of giving and celebration, HUAWEI Malaysia wants Malaysian consumers to capture their memorable moments with our flagship P series for great portraits to nova for amazing selfies together with families and friends. We thank our consumers for their unwavering support and by going big in the HUAWEI Carnival, we are able to reward our consumers abundantly,” said Bill Liu, Country Director of HUAWEI Malaysia.

In addition to that, the "Gaya Raya Bersama HUAWEI” Campaign is still on-going until 17 June 2018. During this period of time, customers will be able to own their favourite Huawei device at a lower price + freebies, as well as standing a chance to win a family trip to Tokyo Disneyland in Japan or Club Med Bali in Indonesia for 4 days and 3 nights, cash vouchers and exclusive prizes worth up to RM100,000 (with terms and condition apply).

Oh, for those who got lucky for winning the Perodua Axia car and the PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10. The announcement of winners will be made on 29 June 2018 on their Facebook page. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Malaysia released a Pink Nova 2 Lite edition for RM754

Huawei Nova series has been making quite a good record in Malaysia, so due to the success, Huawei Malaysia has decided to launch a new Pink variant for the Nova 2 Lite. Priced at RM754 with 0% GST, you can also redeem a wooden speaker for free upon each purchase during the Huawei Carnival campaign period, as well as a travel bag during the Gaya Raya Bersama Huawei campaign period, while stocks last.

Just for your information, the tech-specs are also no different from the original model, as it features a 5.99-inch FullView Display, a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera, EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 out of the box, an optional fingerprint and face unlock biometric security measure and more. To check out the full specifications, you can check out our coverage of it right here.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.