HONOR Magic 5 Pro review - The best phone to date by HONOR

HONOR has come a long way, and with the Magic 5 Pro, the brand has its best device to date. At RM4299, it features design and specs on par with other Android flagships, particularly its camera, where it shines the most.

Still, is the phone practical and best suited for you as a consumer? Read on below to find out all the pros and cons you need to know from our HONOR Magic 5 Pro review. Without further ado, let's get on with it.

At first glance, the Magic 5 Pro looks very similar to Android flagships like the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and OnePlus 11. The huge circular camera design has become a staple design recently, so it's no longer something unique when more phone brands adopt it. Even the HONOR X mid-range tier phones use this.

The rear camera bump was nicely designed, without protruding too much

Right: Power button and volume rockers; nothing on the left this time

Bottom: SIM card tray, USB-C port, and speaker grille

Still, the camera module gives the phone a neat look, especially with the glitter on the camera bump. The review unit we received was Meadow Green, and we were quite fond of its design. Since the back cover is a matte surface, you won't get your fingerprints on it. However, it may not provide that more sparkling image like other flagships tend to have, and that's not a bad thing. The display is also dual-curved, making it easier to grasp.

Overall, the Magic 5 Pro has an elegant design, yet not excessive in shininess at the same time. If you want a nice-looking phone that doesn't stand out too much, you can consider getting this flagship phone. Now, onto the features.

Here is the official spec list of the HONOR Magic 5 Pro:

Starting with the display, the Magic 5 Pro offers a beautiful OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support for enhanced video playback. It also delivers a pixel density of 460ppi, which is quite high for a phone. But this means you can enjoy excellent visual quality on all your videos or gaming on this device.

It's worth noting that HONOR hasn't specifically mentioned the type of glass used for the Magic 5 Pro's screen. While not a major concern, other flagship phones from different brands have already adopted Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for maximum durability. Since the Magic 5 Pro doesn't feature this specific glass, there could be a slightly higher risk of scratches or cracks.

Beautiful visuals and bright colours, but the large cut-out interferes with the viewing experience

On the software side, the MagicOS 7.1 user interface is easy to use, even if you come from a different brand's Android UI. However, it has some peculiar differences compared to other UIs. For example, swiping down from the Home Screen and not accessing the notification panel but displaying a search engine instead. Additionally, taking screenshots requires tapping the screen instead of using the usual method.

The Magic5 Pro's Home Screen does not have an App Drawer like other Android phones. While this may not be strange for those familiar with MagicOS, other Android users may need time to get used to it. One positive aspect of MagicOS 7.1 on the Magic5 Pro is the low amount of bloatware, which is commendable.

One drawback of the Magic5 Pro's operating system is that HONOR only offers major software updates for three years, meaning it will receive updates up to Android 16. Other flagship phones have already committed to providing major Android updates for four years, making this a slight disadvantage for the Magic5 Pro. However, the device will receive security updates for five years, which is good.

Like most flagship Android phones in 2023, the Magic 5 Pro is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It allows the phone to handle all types of heavy applications and mobile games available today. And as shown in the 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Stress Test, the phone maintains relatively high performance throughout the 20-minute test while keeping the temperature below 44°C.

Throughout our review, playing Genshin Impact on this phone with the highest graphics settings with 60FPS was seamless. Moreover, the phone's temperature remained just warm and never became excessively hot. You can also quickly access important functions via the Game Manager while gaming.

Scores from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme (left) and Geekbench 6 (right)

You can access Game Manager for mobile gaming settings and features

The battery performance is also excellent, with its 5100mAh capacity easily lasting a full day with confidence. During our usage, we would still have around 30% to 40% battery remaining by the end of the day. It also takes only about an hour for a full charge from 0%. What's better was the inclusion of a 66W charger in the box, unlike some other brands. In addition, the Magic 5 Pro supports 50W fast wireless charging, although I didn't have a wireless charger to test it with.

Moving on to the camera, the Magic 5 Pro offers an interesting arrangement consisting of a 50MP camera for each sensor. It's not often that all the cameras in a phone have the same megapixel count. And what's more - the 50MP periscope telephoto camera also allows for digital zoom of up to 100x. But honestly, the image quality deteriorates quickly after 50x zoom, so we think there's no need to use the zoom up to 100x that often.

One highlighted feature by HONOR is the AI Motion Sensing Capture. In fast-moving situations like sports, the Magic 5 Pro can automatically select the best image within 1.5 seconds after pressing the shutter button. After testing it, we found that this feature doesn't work well, and it's better to use burst mode and manually choose your favourite image from the captured list. For videos, it can record up to 4K resolution at 60fps.

Overall, we were very satisfied with the image quality of the auto mode for the Magic 5 Pro's camera. In bright light conditions, it can capture beautiful images with natural colours. Even in low-light situations, it can produce clear images with minimal noise. If you're someone who enjoys colour grading in videos, you can also record in LOG Mode to obtain video files that are easier to edit on a computer.

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro is an incredibly appealing flagship smartphone, and we daresay it is the best HONOR smartphone to date. It features a low-profile design while maintaining a premium feel, and its functionality is truly comprehensive for a flagship phone in 2023.

However, the Magic 5 Pro might struggle to stand out against other flagship phones from different brands. For example, even though the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is sold at a higher price point (from RM5699), it offers a clearer 100x zoom shot and an integrated stylus. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 Pro (from RM4599) has a smaller screen than the Magic 5 Pro. But it boasts Leica camera technology with a 1-inch sensor capable of producing DSLR-level images.

With its price tag of RM4299, perhaps the Magic5 Pro can be considered a more affordable flagship phone compared to others. I believe this is, at present, one of its main attractions for the Malaysian market. Thanks for reading our review, and do stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic 5 series Malaysia pre-order - one memory variant each, starting price from RM3499

Finally, HONOR Malaysia has launched the Magic 5 series and Magic Vs here. In this news article, we will be focusing on the Magic 5 series so read below to check out all the details on price and availability for the Malaysian market.

The pre-order for the Magic 5 Pro will begin today onwards on various platforms (read the paragraph below). Each model only has one memory variant, the Magic 5 in 12GB + 256GB costs RM3499, whereas the Magic 5 Pro in 12GB + 512GB is  RM4299. Early buyers who pre-order can bring home gifts including a 50W HONOR SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger, HONOR CHOICE Portable Bluetooth Speaker, HONOR Magic5 Pro phone case, 1-year extended warranty and 180-day screen crack protection.

Pre-orders are available through various channels including the HONOR official website, HONOR Experience Stores, Maxis, HONOR Authorized Dealers, including Senheng, SenQ, COURTS, Harvey Norman and Urban Republic. It's noted that Malaysia is the only country outside of China to receive the Magic 5 device.

Since the Magic 5 series was released before, below is the recap of the tech specs and features:

HONOR Malaysia also confirmed that there will be 5 years of security and 3 years of OS updates

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro's launching day will come first on the 14th of April 2023, while the vanilla Magic 5 will only come later on the 28th of April 2023, the same as the Magic Vs. You can visit the link here to read about the Magic Vs price and availability here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic Earbuds releasing in April, features Hybrid ANC for ~RM519

From just a few hours ago, not only did HONOR unveiled the V30 Pro and the 9X Pro, but also a new HONOR Magic Earbuds. During their livestream conference that was held in Barcelona, it was mentioned that the Magic Earbuds will be arriving in Malaysia from April onwards. The price was revealed to be 129 Euros (~RM519).

Like most new wireless earphones nowadays, the Magic Earbuds is equipped with an active Hybrid Active Boise Canceling technology. Of course, this will allow the user to listen to Bluetooth network calls and songs better.

In addition to that, the company will also sell an HONOR EasyFit Strap for their smartwatch with nice colour options. The smartwatch strap will be available for 35.9 Euros (~RM164).

We will probably get to know the official Malaysia prices in April when the new HONOR accessory products come. Until then, stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic Earbuds review - A good balance between quality and price

While wireless earphones aren't truly perfect yet in terms of sound quality, they are improving steadily and more tech brands are jumping on the bandwagon with their own wireless earphones or rather earbuds/earpods. This isn't the first time that HONOR Malaysia released a pair of wireless earbuds as they previously did with the HONOR FlyPods, but now, with the Magic Earbuds, one would ask what's the difference between the two? Welcome to TechNave.com and here's our review of the HONOR Magic Earbuds.

To be honest, when we got our hands on the HONOR Magic Earbuds - we couldn't help but think that they were inspired by the Apple Airpods which were in turn responsible for setting the current wireless earpiece trend. Thankfully, HONOR have done their own take by integrating actual earbuds instead of copying so these actually stay in your ears better and won't fall out so easily.

Inside the box, it consists of a warranty card, USB-C cable, and extra ear silicone tips (3 different sizes inside the plastic + the default ones on the earbuds, 4 in total)

The USB port at the back of the charging case

The Magic Earbuds in the flesh, nice presentation

The design is more or less the same as the HONOR FlyPods

Like most earbud products, HONOR also offered four different ear silicone tip sizes for your preference. According to the company, they came up with four instead of the standard three because they want everyone to have the best and comfortable experience while wearing the Magic Earbuds. That's really considerate of them, doesn't hurt to have more options after all so that's 10 points to Gryffindor HONOR.

If a smartphone performance is usually based on mobile gaming and camera quality, then a pair of earphones' performance is reflected in the features and sound quality. The Active Hybrid Voice Cancellation was the first to be tested (and the longest to conclude lol) and this is for network calls. Well, well, this feature actually works but it's not perfect - the feature does block out noises like people talking in front of you, but if someone is shouting or crying out loud, you may hear it (just a little).

You won't notice it at first, but there are a total of 3 microphones for each earbud

How this works is that the Magic Earbuds uses a beamforming technology on the outer two mics to pick up your voice while removing the ambient noise as much as it can. Then there's a third mic as well, which is located at the ear tip to trace for voice signals and getting rid of unwanted noises.

This is a really good feature for the Magic Earbuds especially in this current pandemic period. Having a call with your friends and family, as well as online meeting should be quite comfortable and less distracting for you. As for the sound quality, we have to say it's quite commendable, although it's not as top-class as premium earphones (you will know), at least the bass and vocals are quite clear.

Another nice add-on from the Magic Earbuds is the IP56 water and dust resistance feature. This is surely a nice bonus for the consumers, so the practical use for this is when you go for a jog or exercise (the sweat) or when you're walking under the rain. On top of that, HONOR Malaysia said that the earbuds can last up to 3 hours of music playback and 2 hours of network call with the Active Noise Cancellation feature activated. If you turn that off, the earbuds will last longer for around 30 minutes more.

From our experience, the Magic Earbuds have never "died out" in our ears during the review period, this is because we only tested them for a week and didn't stress the earbuds to the maximum. We only listened to songs for about 2 hours a day, with some phone calls here and there, so about 3 hours in total and we have never had to charge the Magic Earbuds case either. That says a lot about the battery life, but results may vary depending on heavy usage and we believe this is a regular rate for other users as well.

People would mistake your Magic Earbuds for an Apple Airpod lol

All in all, if you care about the sound quality and are looking for a noise-cancelling feature which the Magic Earbuds have (ANC and the Hybrid Hybrid Voice Cancellation) then you should definitely consider them. In comparison, most earbuds with the same said feature can easily go over the RM600 price range, so we think for its price for just RM499 it's pretty good. Here are another 10 points to HONOR for balancing quality and price.

Pros - Good noise cancelling features and battery life duration, neat and comfortable design with four different sizes of silicone ear tips, and good sound quality

Cons - Design looks similar to the Apple Airpod for those who aren't familiar with HONOR's product, also the water and dust resistant grading could have been higher a bit

Conclusion - Overall the sound quality is good enough with two useful noise-cancelling features. For RM499, it beats out plenty of other earbuds for having similar features so it's a good balance between quality and price

So what do you think of our review? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech reviews at TechNave.com.


AMD confirms a bug with its GPU drivers that would overclock CPUs without asking

After several users reported online recently about their Ryzen CPUs being mysteriously overclocked without their consent, the culprit has finally been found. Get this, it seems that the problem lies with a bug in AMD’s GPU driver which changed users' CPU settings in BIOS without permission.

Previously, AMD added support for automatic CPU overclocking through one of its GPU drivers last year. This feature was meant to simplify the overclocking experience by adding in a Ryzen Master module into the Radeon Adrenaline GPU drivers.

However, it somehow led to a bug which dumbfounded users by a sudden overclocked CPU in their PC. In a statement to Tom’s Hardware, AMD said that there are aware of the issue and is currently investigating the matter.

Let’s hope that AMD figures out a solution soon as right now, applying a GPU profile in the AMD driver can now alter the BIOS settings to enable automatic overclocking. Not only does this have potentially adverse effects on your CPU’s health, overclocking a Ryzen CPU actually automatically voids its warranty!

Surely, AMD would not void users' warranties for something that is their fault in the first place, right? Especially given how the bug makes the overclocking automatic, which makes users powerless to notice such a thing happening.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news!


HONOR Magic Fold will be out by end of 2021?

HONOR has been working on a few new interesting devices recently. Yesterday we just reported on a new leak for the upcoming HONOR Magic 3, and today, we got ourselves a glimpse into the company’s next big thing, the foldable smartphone named HONOR Magic Fold.

According to the source, instead of using Samsung's new UTG foldable panel which is reportedly used on the upcoming foldable devices by Xiaomi and vivo, the HONOR Magic Fold will be using BOE and Visionox’s folding panels and aim to be out by the end of this year.

Other than that, there’s also no news on the exact tech specs and local pricing of the device for now. Would you be interested in getting the HONOR Magic Fold as soon as it is available in the market? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2023 prize pool increased to ~RM484055 for all mobile photographers and more

HONOR has announced the start of their 3rd HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2023 mobile photography competition. With submissions starting from 6 April 2023 to 6 August 2023, this time around the prize pool has been increased to 110000 USD (~RM484055) while the number of winners has also been increased to 75 from 67.

Malaysian participants can win the title of National Photographer of The Year and a cash prize of RM10000 while the 2 Master of Photography Awards will be awarded RM5000 each. Other Malaysian winners can bring back the HONOR Magic5 Pro and HONOR N Series smartphones. Malaysian participants are also eligible for the global awards as well and all phone models or brands are accepted.

To participate, upload your best shots to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #MagicMomentsofMalaysia. You can also submit it to their site. As mentioned previously, HONOR will continue the next part of their mobile photography tour from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru, while recruiting participants from each tour location. Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we’ll keep you updated of more HONOR #MagicMomentsofMalaysia.


HONOR Magic V is the name of the company's first foldable smartphone

Not long ago, we had heard that HONOR is preparing to launch its upcoming foldable in January 2022. Now, it looks like everything is on schedule, with the company announcing the device's name today. According to the latest Weibo post from the official HONOR account, the foldable smartphone will be called 'HONOR Magic V'.

Besides that, the teaser poster that came with the post also reveals that the device will go with a left-right folding mechanism. Previous rumours also suggested that the internal foldable main display measures 8-inch while the external secondary screen is 6.5-inch. It would also pack the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

It's exciting to see more Chinese smartphone manufacturers are slowly stepping into the foldable device segment. Recently, OPPO had also announced its first foldable device, Find N, after a long wait. Let's see how their offerings will compete with the current top foldable smartphone maker Samsung!

What do you think about the name? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


HONOR Magic V release: SD 8 Gen 1, 66W fast charge, and three 50MP sensors, starts from ~RM6,603

HONOR has finally launched its first foldable smartphone. The HONOR Magic V debuted today with an inward-folding design and packs the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Now, let's read on to find out what it brings to the table to compare with the other foldables on the market.

Besides the powerful chip, it sports a 7.9-inch OLED with a 10:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 2272 x 1984 pixel resolution. On the outside, it has a 6.45-inch cover screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, a 2560 x 1080 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. HONOR claims that the folded Magic V is gapless and is just 14.3mm thick and 6.7mm thick when unfolded. Under the hood, the device uses a dual-cell 4750mAh battery that supports a 66W fast charging system.

For photography, it has a crazy triple-camera setup that uses three 50MP sensors. There's a 50MP primary camera with a 23mm equivalent lens, a 13mm equivalent 50MP ultrawide snapper and a 50MP colour spectrum shooter. It also has two 42MP selfie cameras housed in punch hole cutouts, one on the cover screen and one on the main screen.

The HONOR Magic V has a standard of 12GB RAM for all variants, while the storage option ranges from 256GB at 9,999 Yuan (~RM6,603) to 512GB at 10,999 Yuan (~RM7,263). It will also run Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. Lastly, there are three colour options with Titanium Silver, Black, and Burnt Orange.

There's still no news about the local availability, but we will update you whenever we get the information. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


HONOR Magic V tech specs leaks, might be launching soon

A few weeks ago, HONOR had unveiled its first foldable smartphone on the official Weibo account. Today, we spotted the tech specs of the HONOR Magic V and we think it might launch soon.

According to sources, the device will sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and come with 50MP selfie snapper. Besides that, it will feature a 6.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate for the external display and an 8-inch internal display that support a 90Hz of refresh rate. On the other hand, the device will be powered by a 5100mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging, stereo speakers, 5G connectivity, and runs Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 12. Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Do you want HONOR Malaysia to bring this foldable smartphone to the Malaysian market? What tech specs do you wish this device to features? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic V2 spotted getting 3C certification, set for launch soon?

Fresh from the release of the HONOR 90 series last week, the Chinese tech firm may be set to launch another smartphone soon. This is after the successor to its foldable phone, the Magic V2 was spotted getting 3C certification in China.

In case you’re not familiar, 3C or CCC is the certification required for both imported and Chinese-made products. As the certification listing is made public, we get to know certain details regarding a product, in this case, HONOR’s upcoming foldable.

This doesn’t really come as a surprise as the Magic V2 was actually spotted getting another certification in China, MIIT. As reported by GizmoChina, the Magic V2 has the model number VER-AN10 in the MIT certification.

Circling back to the 3C certification, nothing much was revealed other than the device supporting the 11V/6A charging speeds. That’s equivalent to 66W fast charging if you’re wondering.

In previous rumours, the foldable device is touted to feature a 5000mAh battery, a 2K LTPO OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC variants, up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed just yet.

What’s confirmed is that the device does exist and given that it's gotten two certifications, it is bound to be launched soon. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


HONOR Magic Vs Malaysia pre-order - 12GB + 512GB memory variant, priced at RM5999

Other than the HONOR Magic 5 series, the HONOR Magic Vs foldable phone is also available in Malaysia. Since we have already talked about the Magic 5 series, do continue reading below for the full details on the price and availability of the Magic Vs.

The pre-order launch start from 5PM onwards on April 6 until 13 from HONOR Official Website, HONOR Experience Store, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and authorized dealers Senheng and SenQ. Early buyers will receive a gift bundle worth over RM 2,200, which includes a NESCAFÉ Genio S Touch Coffee Machine, an HONOR Magic Vs Phone Case, a 1-year extended warranty, and 180-day screen crack protection. For the first time ever in the industry, HONOR is going extra mile by providing 180 days FREE Dual Screen Crack Replacement Service to give more assurance to the users.

HONOR Malaysia also confirmed that there will be 5 years of security and 3 years of OS updates

To refresh your memory, the Magic Vs features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. As a foldable device, the exterior is a 6.45-inch 120Hz OLED display, whereas the interior holds a 7.9-inch 90Hz OLED display with 2K+ pixel resolution and AR coating. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge technology.

Running on MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, the Magic Vs also features a triple rear camera setup consisting of 54MP (main with 3X optical zoom) + 50MP (ultrawide) + a macro lens, as well as a single 16MP front camera on both displays.

The sale launch and phone collection will begin from 28 April onwards. To read more about the HONOR Magic 5 series, you can visit our news coverage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic Vs' design shows up on official promo images, hinting at stylus support

The HONOR Magic Vs is scheduled to debut on 23 November as the brand's second-gen folding device. Before that happens, a series of official promo images have surfaced, revealing the design of the upcoming foldable and hinting at stylus support.

The images of Chinese actress Sweet Li holding the HONOR Magic Vs reveal a Gold colour option. It looks like the design will not have so much of a change compared to the predecessor. However, the back cover is even more stunning this time with the texturized surface. Sadly, the images didn't reveal how the inner display would look. One more thing is the HONOR foldable is likely to get stylus support this time, as one of the images shows the actress holding the stylus pen.

Besides that, it's said that the HONOR Magic Vs will arrive in the global market in Q1 2023 rather than being exclusive to China. Other rumours include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, two 120Hz AMOLED displays, and plenty of RAM.

Are you excited about seeing the device? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


HONOR Magic Vs foldable gets taken apart to reveal simplified hinge design

Well, no torture tests this time around from Zack at JerryRigEverything as he tears down the HONOR Magic Vs foldable display smartphone. Set for a global release at MWC 2023 with the HONOR Magic5 series, HONOR told Zack that they’ve simplified their hinge down to just 4 parts.

During the teardown where he reveals the “magic in the Magic Vs” with the simplified hinge which reduces the complexity and weight of the device, Zack notes that the Magic Vs is easy to take apart which should make it fairly easy to repair. Hopefully, it also reduces the price significantly as well.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details for the global release of the HONOR Magic Vs just yet but again, we hope it will indeed bring prices for foldables down. How much would you be willing to shell out for the HONOR Magic Vs? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com


HONOR Magic Vs is arriving as the brand's next-gen foldable phone

A few days ago, HONOR announced that it would have a flagship smartphone launch event on 23 November. However, the brand didn't mention which device it was bringing until today. According to the latest teaser poster, the device in question is HONOR Magic Vs, the company's second-gen foldable smartphone.

The poster shows a foldable device with a considerably thin body. It also hints that one of the colour options will be gold. Previously, we thought it would get named HONOR Magic V2, which makes sense as the successor of the Magic V. Well, it turns out to be not the case, as HONOR has another naming strategy for its foldable lineup.

The HONOR Magic Vs is expected to feature either Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It could also have a vegan leather backplate, thin bezels, and two 120Hz AMOLED displays. Of course, there should be other powerful tech specs since it's a flagship device.

What do you think about the name of HONOR's next-gen foldable phone? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


AMD could unveil its latest Zen 3 platform at CES 2020

It looks like 2020 is not a year in which AMD would be resting on its laurels. If reports from Taiwan are to be believed, AMD CEO Lisu Su will take to the stage at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 to reveal the company's next CPU microarchitecture - Zen 3.

The news broke via a Twitter post, which claims that AMD will reveal the new generation of AMD EPYC, Ryzen Threadripper, and Ryzen platforms at the annual tech show. If AMD follows the release timings we see in recent years, the first one to be released would be new Ryzen APUs based on Zen 2. The new Ryzen Threadripper 4000 and Ryzen 4000 desktop CPUs would come much later in the year, assuming it's ready to be launch in 2020.

During an interview with Anandtech, AMD CTO Mark Papermaster also mentioned that the AMD's goal is to beat the industry's annual 7% instructions per cycle (IPC) growth with each subsequent generation of Zen cores. It should be noted that a new generation is expected to be released every 12-18 months. We're not sure if this is enough time for AMD to give each generation fanciful features, but AMD customers would still have the incentive to upgrade if the improvements are enticing enough.

Considering how much value the Zen 2-based AMD Ryzen 3000 series is, would you want to upgrade to Zen 3 if it releases this year? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this.


HONOR Magic Vs release: SD 8+ Gen 1, 7.9-inch OLED HDR10+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and more for ~RM7568

Apart from the Magic5 series, HONOR also released their foldable display phone, the HONOR Magic Vs. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, the device unfolds from a 6.45-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1080 pixel resolution to a 7.9-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate and 2K+ pixel resolution.

Other tech specs include a 5000 mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge fast charging, MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, 54MP IMX800 + 3X optical zoom camera + 50MP ultra-wide & Macro main camera and 16MP front cameras on both screens the Magic Vs comes in cyan and black. It is priced at 1599 Euros (~RM7568).

As usual of a global release, there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details. Will you still get the HONOR Vs when or if it does come to Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


HONOR Magic Watch 2 to be unveiled in Malaysia on 18 December 2019

Honor has recently announced that their HONOR Magic Watch 2 will be released on 18 December 2019. While not much is known in regards to the official pricing of the smartwatch, we do know that there will be a 42mm as well as a 46mm watch face variant.

The MagicWatch 2 comes equipped with various health sensors such as a heart-rate monitor, VO2 Max, and more. Not only that, but it is also able to detect up to 15 different sport modes including swimming due to the fact the watch is water-resistant up to 5ATM.

Would you be interested in getting the HONOR Watch Magic 2, as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the local pricing of the smartwatch, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR Magic3 series release: SD 888+, 66W charging, and 64MP ultrawide camera, starts from ~RM4,464

After Xiaomi and Samsung took turns presenting their latest flagship smartphones, it's time for HONOR to shine with its latest Magic3 series. The Magic3 is the first premium flagship smartphone series from the brand after departing from HUAWEI. Let's check out the tech specs and features brought by the highly-anticipated Magic3, Magic3 Pro and Magic3 Pro Plus!

The vanilla Magic3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, while the Pro and Pro Plus variants use the latest Snapdragon 888+. On the front, they sport a 6.76-inch 1344p OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and curves around the sides of the device. Under the hood, all of them pack the same 4,600mAh battery with support for up to 66W wired fast-charging. The Pro and Pro Plus have also brought extra support for up to 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Magic3 (left) and Magic3 Pro Plus (right).

Coming to the photography, it's probably the most exciting part of the Magic3 series. The standard Magic3 is equipped with a triple-camera system that includes a 50MP 1/1.56-inch main camera, a 13MP 1/1.31-inch ultrawide, and a 64MP monochrome camera. Meanwhile, the Magic3 Pro and Pro Plus add a 64MP telephoto camera with a 1/2-inch sensor, 3.5x optical zoom, and OIS. Last but not least, the Pro Plus also uses a larger 1/1.28-inches sensor in its 50MP main camera and increases the resolution of the ultrawide sensor to 64MP. If you can't keep count, both Pro and Pro Plus have a quad-camera system.

The HONOR Magic3 series will appear in China first and move to global markets in the near future. However, the pricing for the European market has already been announced. The Magic3 will start at €899 (~RM4,464), the Magic3 Pro at €1099 (~RM5,457), and the Magic3 Pro Plus at €1499 (~RM7,443). For the colour options, there will be Golden Hour, White, Black, Blue Hour vegan leather, Ceramic Black and Ceramic White depending on the variants. It's worth mentioning that the Magic3 series supports Google Mobile Services as well.

What do you think about the newly launched Magic3 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


HONOR Magic4 Pro Malaysia sales launch: Free gifts worth up to RM1207, including the HONOR Earbuds 3 Pro

Following the end of the pre-order period for the HONOR Magic4 Pro, HONOR Malaysia has announced that it is currently holding a sales launch promotion for the device. Consumers in Malaysia will be getting free gifts worth up to RM1207 including the HONOR Earbuds 3 Pro when they purchase the Magic4 Pro.

Worth RM699, The Earbuds 3 Pro is the world’s first TWS Earbuds with AI Temperature Monitoring which intelligently tracks and monitors user's data with built-in sensors and AI algorithm. The Earbuds 3 Pro also has Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), whereby it can intelligently recognise ambient sounds and switch between these 3 modes:

The aforementioned Ultra Mode also allows users to dive into noise free music, thanks to the noise cancellation depth of 46 dB. Other notable features of the Earbuds 3 Pro include AI bone voiceprint call noise reduction (Call Noise AI Cancellation) and the capability to get 2 hours of music playback with just 5 minutes of charge.

Besides getting the Earbuds 3 Pro for free, consumers in Malaysia that purchase the Magic4 Pro during the sales launch will also be getting 6 months screen crack protection and a one-year extended warranty for the device. In case you missed it, the Magic4 Pro is priced at RM3999 in Malaysia and you can check out our coverage of its launching event here to get to know the device more in-depth.

Meanwhile, in the same statement, HONOR Malaysia also announced that it will be holding a grand opening for its latest HONOR Experience Store in Malaysia. Located at Pavilion Elite, Kuala Lumpur, make sure to join in the festivities of the store's grand opening this 19 June 2022 (Sunday). To find out more about the Magic4 Pro, Earbuds 3 Pro and other products by HONOR, do visit the company's official website here.

Awesome! So, would you be grabbing the Magic4 Pro? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


HONOR Magic4 Pro set for a 1 June 2022 release date in Malaysia

Recently, HONOR shared with Malaysian fans the behind the scenes details regarding the HONOR Magic4 Pro, including its design and manufacturing process. Now, the smartphone has finally gotten an official release date in our country.

In a press statement today, HONOR asserted that the much-teased Magic4 Pro is set to make its way to our shores on 1 June 2022. Furthermore, a livestream of the launch event will be available on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page at 3pm on the mentioned date.

The Magic4 Pro, dubbed as the ‘pain killer’ to pain points experienced by consumers by HONOR is teased to feature an LTPO 120Hz display and up to 1920Hz PWM dimming in low light environment. It will also sport a camera setup that supports several computational photography technology.

Other notable specs teased include support for 100W wireless charging through HONOR SuperCharge, Qualcomm Snapdrgaon 8 Gen 1 and Google Mobile Services.

Can’t wait to get our hands on the smartphone! What do you guys think? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


HONOR Magic5 Lite release: SD 695, 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED Curved display, 64MP triple rear camera and more for ~RM1783

While it was previously announced that the HONOR Magic5 series would be making an appearance at MWC Barcelona 2023, it seems like HONOR has gone ahead and announced the Magic5 Lite via the HONOR France site at €379 (~RM1783).

Likely a rebrand of the HONOR X9a, tech specs for the Magic5 Lite include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 5100 mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging. The phone will be available in Emerald Green, Midnight Black and Titanium Silver.

For the cameras, there’s a 64MP + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro triple rear camera and 16MP front camera in a punch hole. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor and Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12. Would you be interested in it if it came to Malaysia? If you are, it’s already available as the HONOR X9a here in Malaysia. As always stay tuned to TechNave.com


HONOR Magic5 Pro is now #1 on DXOMARK at 152

Just after its global release yesterday, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is now number 1 on camera-centric site DXOMARK's smartphones camera ranking with a score of 152. This places it above the Huawei Mate 50 Pro which is 149, with top scores in Bokeh, Photo and Zoom but perhaps not so good in video which is currently held by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.

According to DXOMARK, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is excellent in zoom with a wide dynamic range, good details and low noise. However, they do note that it has occasional unpleasant texture rendering on faces with some focus instabilities in bokeh mode. It also does well in low-light.

For those who need a refresher on the tech specs, the HONOR Magic5 Pro comes with a 50MP main camera + 50MP ultra-wide camera + 50MP periscope telephoto camera with Sony IMX858 sensor along with a 12MP front camera. Priced at 1199 Euros (~RM5680) it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Are you a camera phone fan who trusts DXOMARK’s camera rankings? Then perhaps the HONOR Magic5 Pro is the phone for you. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but we expect it to come soon at perhaps slightly lower pricing (maybe RM200 or so less?). Are you looking forward to the HONOR Magic5 Pro? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


HONOR Magic5 series and Magic Vs to launch in Malaysia in April 2023

Following the recent global releases of the HONOR Magic5 series and Magic Vs, HONOR Malaysia today announced that its Magic dual flagships will make its debut in our country in early April 2023. Confirmed by HONOR Malaysia’s CEO Justin Li today via a press release, our country has been selected to be one of the first markets outside of China to sell both flagships.

Both the Magic5 series and Magic Vs foldable smartphone has been making waves since their global debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona. In fact, the dual flagships bagged 42 awards at the MWC and the Magic5 Pro was also crowned the number 1 smartphone camera and display ranking on DXOMARK.

Check out our previous coverage of the Magic5 series and Magic Vs to find out more about the devices. Moreover, you can also visit HONOR Malaysia's official landing page for the dual flagships here.

In relation to that, HONOR Malaysia remained coy on the exact release date of the dual flagships this April, so do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this, as well as for other trending tech news.


HONOR Magic5 series release: SD8 Gen 2, triple 50MP rear cameras, 6.73-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and more from ~RM4260

After weeks of teasers, HONOR finally released their Magic5 series with the Magic5 and Magic5 Pro smartphones. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the Magic5 is priced at 899 Euros (~RM4260) while the Magic5 Pro offers the same chipset and RAM but also 512GB storage and a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate priced at 1199 Euros (~RM5680).

Other tech spec differences include a 50MP + 50MP ultra wide + 50MP periscope Sony IMX858 triple rear camera for the Magic 5 Pro that offers up to 100x zoom. The Magic5 offers a 54MP + 50MP ultra wide + 32MP telephoto sensor that can only zoom up to 50x. Both are camera phones with rather big camera humps but the overall design goes for sleek rounded metal chassis with matte backsides.

No Malaysia release dates or actual Malaysia pricing details for either phones yet though, but Euro prices do tend to be higher by about RM200 or so in general. For the full tech specs and features, check out the lists below.


HONOR MagicBook 14 Malaysia release: AMD Ryzen 5000 series laptop, starting from RM2699

Today, HONOR Malaysia just announce that the HONOR MagicBook 14 (2021 edition) will be releasing soon in Malaysia. Scheduled for 1 October 2021, it will be priced from RM2699 and comes bundled with some gifts. It can be purchased via the online channels of HONOR Store, Lazada’s HONOR Flagship Store, Shopee’s HONOR Official Store, Senheng Online Store and the HONOR Authorized Stores nationwide.

So what's new in this 2021 edition? To recap the specs, it is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor, AMD Radeon GPU and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. There are also two memory SSD storage variants - a 256GB which is slated for the starting whereas the 512GB model is valued at RM2999. The bezels look like it's thinner than before, supporting a 14-inch IPS FullView display with 100% sRBG High Colour Gamut and TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified.

Weighing at 1.38kg only, the MagicBook 14 can support Multi-Screen Collaboration as expected with up to three screens this time. The connection feature is great as it has WiFi 6 and its battery life is said to last up to 11 hours from video playback. To recharge, the 65W portable charger can quickly refill the laptop up to 65% in an hour.

If you choose to get the 8GB + 256GB mode, you will be granted a free HONOR Backpack. As for the latter, it comes with a dual package - a backpack and a wireless mouse. On paper, the MagicBook 14 is considered quite a good laptop so be sure to check it out if that's what you're looking for.

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


16yo teen dies after attempting TikTok’s viral ‘scarf game’ challenge

A 16-year-old woman died recently after attempting the ‘scarf game’, a viral challenge on TikTok similar to the infamous ‘blackout challenge’ that claimed several lives last year. The teen, Christy Sibali Dominique Gloire Gassaile was found dead at her home in France on 27 May.

As reported by the New York Post, the challenge involves fastening a cloth around the neck to asphyxiate yourself until passing out. Like any other trend on TikTok, the challenge is for alleged internet clout.

Such an act is dangerous as it restricts the oxygen flow to the brain, potentially causing seizures, serious injury and sadly in the case of Gassaile, death. It is unknown how such a dangerous act could end up being a viral trend on TikTok, though the company has since removed all content relating to the challenge.

The social media platform didn’t release a statement regarding this latest death originating from a dangerous challenge on its platform. Should you find any dangerous acts or harmful content on the platform, you can report the video by following our guide here. Accordingly, let’s hope that TikTok would be more strict on such content in the future!

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


AMD has revealed the design for its Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs...in Fortnite

Last week, AMD finally confirmed the launched dates for its next-gen Radeon graphics cards. The RX 6000 series GPUs won't be unveiled until 28 October 2020, but that doesn't mean that the leaks haven't been coming our way. In fact, AMD was kind enough to show us how the new GPUs could look like.

AMD first posted a still image of the RX 6000 series GPUs on Twitter and mentioned that it features a new cooler design. The company also said that people could see a 360-degree view of the new card if they wanted to, though they'll have to do so Fortnite of all games. Specifically, you'll have to visit the AMD Battle Arena map in Fortnite with the map code of "8651-9841-1639". That's the one for Box Fights, by the way.

I took a couple screenshots for anyone interested. The code in the post brought me to a matchmaking hub that had 5877-8461-8283 on the wall pic.twitter.com/pdysKfK7rc

If you don't have Fortnite, check out the embedded Twitter post above. As you can see, the Radeon RX 6000 series GPU depicted features a triple-fan cooler and a rather large die size. For power, it requires two 8-pin PCIe connectors. You can also see one HDMI port, two DisplayPorts, and one USB Type-C port for VR headsets. It was said that a Radeon RX 6000 series GPU was benchmark recently and it could be the card shown here.

Unfortunately, AMD is still refusing to share any details on the SKUs, so we'll have to wait for the official unveiling or for more leaks to appear. But what is your opinion on the design of the cooler? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


HONOR MagicBook 14, X 14 & X 15 Malaysia release: up to 12th Gen Intel Core i5 & RTX 2050, starting price from RM2399

As previously announced by HONOR Malaysia, the MagicBook 14 made its debut in the Malaysian market. Not only that, the MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 were also revealed at the event so here's what you need to know.

As the name implies, the MagicBook 14 is a 14-inch laptop and the company said that it has a battery life of up to 15 hours of 1080p video playback. It's also supported by a 100W SuperCharge technology, which can be fully charged in just 80 minutes. The 14-inch FullView display supports 2.1K resolution, 100% sRGB and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified.

Inside the hood, it features a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor with either an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 or Intel Iris Xe GPU for RM5099 and RM4299 respectively. Purchase during sales launch starts from August 27 to grab free gifts worth up to RM1026 including an HONOR Backpack, an HONOR Leather Laptop Sleeve, Wireless Mouse and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home & Students 2021.

On the other hand, the MagicBook X14 and X15 are the lesser variants featuring an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 or i5 processor. Purchasing either one will grant your a free backpack and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 access. There are three variants as well which are:

For more information, you can visit HONOR Malaysia's official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 released with AMD Ryzen processor, Type-C 65W fast charger and more for ~RM2752

During the HONOR livestream press conference that took place in Barcelona, the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops were unveiled. There are two variants for each model but only the 8GB + 256GB variant price was announced which is 599 Euros (~RM2752) slated for the end of March for the European market, whereas the latter (8GB + 512GB) variant will only be available in April.

Jumping into the tech specs, the new MagicBook editions features a 14 or 15.6-inch Fullview display with a 4.8mm bezel, effectively making the screen-to-body ratio up to 84%. The laptop can last up to 10 hours and can be recharged with a Type-C 65W fast charger (46% in just 30 minutes). Moreover, it's powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U mobile processor and has a cooler S-shaped fan that improves the air and heat flow up to 38%.

The laptop is also very compact, measuring just 15.9mm and weighing 1.38kg only. The hinges are also flexible enough for the laptop display to lay flat on the ground entirely. The power button cum fingerprint scanner returns and this applies to the pop-up webcam that is hidden on the keyboard which is accessible by a button.

There is no availability and price yet for Malaysia, so until then, we will just have to wait and see if HONOR Malaysia plans on bringing these babies in. Stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook 14 price tag has dropped to RM2299

Just as the title said, HONOR Malaysia has officially announced that the MagicBook 14 is now RM2299. This is the same 8GB + 256GB variant that we recently reviewed, as well as the same Mystic Silver. It's now available for purchase at the brand’s official e-commerce website, Hihonor, HONOR Experience Stores (HES) and partner stores as well as HONOR’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.

Previously launched in July, the laptop was on sale for RM2499 during the pre-order which got sold out within a day. To refresh your memory, the MagicBook 14 features an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU + Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, 14-inch IPS screen with 1080p, a 56Wh battery with 65W fast charging, and many more. One of our writers enjoyed using it, you can read more about our user experience of the laptop at our review right here.

For more information on the HONOR MagicBook 14, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at hihonor.com/my. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook 14 release: 12th gen Intel processors and up to Nvidia RTX2050

HONOR has launched the MagicBook 14 with the latest generation of Intel chips. The laptop now features up to a 12th gen Intel Core i7-12650H, bringing the performance that suits modern needs. Now, let's take a quick look at the other tech specs and features that the new MagicBook 14 serves to the market.

The laptop sports a 14-inch diagonal display with 2160 × 1440 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 1500:1 contrast ratio and 100% coverage of the sRGB colour space. It also uses Corning Gorilla Glass for protection against damage. Meanwhile, handling the graphics performance gets done by either NVIDIA RTX2050 or NVIDIA MX550. The laptop can pack up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

Furthermore, the ports on the MagicBook 14 include a USB 3.2 Gen2, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, DP1.4 and USB-C. Other features bring a retractable webcam, backlit keyboard, support for 100W GaN fast charget, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.2. It's unsure when the local market will get it, but let's hope that we'll find out soon!

What do you think about the newly launched MagicBook 14 with Alder Lake processors? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech product launches.


HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD Malaysia pre-order: special price at RM2499 until 10.10

Today, HONOR Malaysia just announced that the latest HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD is now available for pre-order. Since it's an official launch, the laptop (8GB+256GB) will be priced at RM2499, saving your RM200 from its recommended retail price at RM2699. This is exclusively at Shopee’s HONOR Official Store from 5 October onwards.

In terms of tech specs and features, the MagicBook 15 AMD is featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and AMD Radeon GPU. The FullView display measures 15.6-inches and supports 100% sRGB colour gamut and an 87% screen to body ratio. In addition, it is also certified with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free.

Weighing at 1.54kg only, it comes accompanied with a 56Wh battery power and is further boosted by a 65Wh USB-C fast charging adapter. HONOR said that it can charge up the laptop to 65% within an hour. Of course, Multi-screen Collaboration is available and you can pair it with an HONOR 50 smartphone.

If you don't mind waiting out on the pre-order, the MagicBook 15 AMD will be launching from 10 October 2021 onwards. There will only be the Mystic Silver option for the Malaysian market. Stay tuned for more local tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook 15 finally revealed with Linux as main operating system

MagicBook is the first laptop series that was released by HONOR in 2018. After that, subsequent models were being launched in China without any global launch. Although the laptop series is not among the popular ones, but they are definitely the above-average laptops you can purchase at an affordable price. Recently, a new model from the series is spotted in a listing of devices that appeared on JingDong Mall.

The new HONOR MagicBook 15 is only going to come with an Intel variant unlike what they did with the previous version which also offered another AMD Ryzen variant. It is also said to be having two storage options which are 256GB and 512GB SSD storage. There will be a fingerprint sensor on the power button as well for security.

For aesthetic, it seems like the laptop still maintain its MacBook-like design while taking a different direction on the colour scheme. The HONOR MagicBook 15 we can see from the pictures below show that the laptop will come with a silver body that adds a touch of blue to the edges. The colour of the edges also somehow assembles the colour of their logo which will appear on the laptop as well.

However, if you’re looking for Windows OS-operated laptops, this one might not be the one for you. The new HONOR MagicBook is going to exclusively run Linux as the main operating system. There is no pricing information for the HONOR MagicBook 15 yet. Hopefully, the laptop is going to stay in the mid-range pricing range that continues to offer high standard user experience.

Let us know what you think about the MagicBook 15 on our Facebook page! Stay tuned for more news on TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook 16 Malaysia pre-order - AMD Ryzen processor & 144Hz refresh rate, priced at RM4299

Besides the new HONOR X9 5G, X8 and X7 announcement, HONOR Malaysia also announced a brand new HONOR MagicBook 16. At the price of RM4299, it comes with a bunch of freebies worth RM1585 and the pre-order starts from 29 March until 13 April 2022.

Before we get to the freebies, here's what the MagicBook 16 features. Weighing at just 1.84kg, this laptop now has a 16.1-inch IPS anti-glare display supporting 1080p, 300nits brightness, 100% sRGB, a 144Hz refresh rate and it's also TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified. The bezels surrounding the display is quite thin as well, measuring at just 5.1mm.

Sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, this 2022 edition's performance is 26% improved compared to the predecessor. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon GPU is said to be 15% improved as well that can be used for gaming and media editing. The memory capacity is 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD of storage.

There are also other notable features which include:

Should you pre-order the MagicBook 16 during the period, you can get yourself a free MagicWatch 2 (46mm), Microsoft Office 365 Personal, a wireless mouse, a laptop backpack and a 1-Year Battery Care warranty. Alternatively, you can also get it with an instalment plan for 24 months with 0% interest, as low as RM5.88/day.

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


HONOR MagicBook 16 series release: AMD Ryzen processors & 16GB+512GB, starting from ~RM3239

Amongst the new HONOR products lineup, the HONOR MagicBook 16 series is the most high-end product. So if you're thinking of PC gaming, you may consider this so read on below of what they have to offer.

As a high-end laptop, it is certainly most capable of playing graphics intense video games thanks to an AMD Ryzen 5800H processor, and an NVIDIA GTX1650 GPU or RTX3050 GPU (pro variant). The memory configuration is big too, carrying a 16GB dual-channel memory and 512GB PCIe SSD of storage.

The display is pretty huge too, featuring a 16.1-inch display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate in 1080p. Bezels are quite narrow too measuring at 5.1mm that resulted in an 87.3% screen-to-body ratio. The display also supports a 100% sRGB high colour gamut and has an anti-glare feature that is certified by the TUV Rheinland. The low blue light certification is also from the National Eye Diagnostic and Therapeutic Engineering Technology Research Centre.

To keep up with all the high-end features, the MagicBook 16 series has a cooling system that consists of 2mm heat pipes and a dual-fan module. HONOR claimed that the overall air volume can be increased up to 68% and enable the performance to reach 112%. Lastly, it's supported by a 135W fast charging technology and the battery can last up to 8 hours on a single charge.

For the price tags, you can refer to them below:

Will HONOR Malaysia import these high-end laptops? We just have to wait and see the official announcement from them. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook Festival will be a one-day only promo campaign on 10.10

As per tradition, the annual 10.10 sales is coming upon us and HONOR Malaysia will be throwing a special MagicBook Festival campaign. For one day only selected HONOR laptops will be on a discount as well as rewards worth up to RM228 will be up for grabs.

According to HONOR Malaysia, the selected MagicBook laptops that will be on sale are the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD, MagicBook 14 AMD, MagicBook 15, MagicBook X 15 (the Intel i3 & i5 versions) and MagicBook Pro. The freebies to every customer who purchases it will also bring home an HONOR laptop backpack and a wireless mouse.

By the way, we also learn that the 10.10 date will be the official launching of the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD! You can visit the online channels of HONOR Store, Shopee’s HONOR Official Store, Lazada’s HONOR Flagship Store, Senheng Online Store and the HONOR Experience Store nationwide, and bookmark them to get ready.

We expect to receive new information about the local price and details in the next few days. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook Pro 2020 Ryzen Edition release: AMD Ryzen 7 and 16GB RAM, starts from ~RM2,868

Other than just affordable smartphones, HONOR has also invested their effort in building laptops with good performance and acceptable prices too. Earlier this month, the MagicBook 14 was announced in our country with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and it's priced at RM2,499. Now, the brand is introducing a more powerful product to suit more needs, with the HONOR MagicBook Pro 2020 Ryzen Edition launched in China today.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 2020 Ryzen Edition allows users to choose between an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H and a Ryzen 7 48000H processor. For those who want better performance out of the laptop, you may now have the Ryzen 7 on board to help you complete your tasks. Other than that, the laptop will come with 16GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD for storage. There's also the SharkFin Dual Fan 2.0 that spins at a rate of 5,800 rpm to cool the system down while running power-intensive apps.

Design-wise, the MagicBook Pro 2020 has a 16.1-inch FHD LCD panel with 100% sRGB color gamut, 90% screen-to-body ratio, and 4.9mm thinner bezels at top and sides. However, it has a relatively large 14.6mm bottom bezel. Other features also include a pop-up selfie camera built into the keyboard, surround sound, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission, USB Type-C port (supports 65W fast charging), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.0 port, 3.5mm headphone jack, fingerprint sensor, and Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration.

The laptop will be available in two colour options which are Grey and Black. For the price, the model with Ryzen 5 will be sold at 4,699 Yuan (~RM2,868) while the Ryzen 7 model will be sold at 5,199 Yuan (~RM3,173). It is unsure when the laptop will be available in Malaysia but we will let you know if we got the news!

Let us know what you think about the new HONOR MagicBook Pro 2020 with Ryzen CPUs on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest laptop releases.


AMD held its first-ever keynote at Computex 2019 with next-gen computer components

Besides ASUS, many other brands are showing up in Computex 2019 to show what they got and AMD is one of the recognizable brands there, holding their first-ever keynote with AMD President and CEO Dr Lisa Su. On the first day, they have announced new 7nm-based computing and graphics products for PC gamers and content creators.

Starting with the AMD Desktop updates, the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen desktop processor is the world's "advanced" desktop processor in the world as it features the said Zen 2 core architecture with an AMD X570 chipset for socket AM, PCIe 4.0 ready (42% faster storage performance) a new category of Ryzen 9 desktop processor with the flagship 12 core/24 thread Ryzen 9 3900X. In other words, these are really strong stuff and will be available in the West on 7 July 2019 onwards.

On the other hand, they also unveiled the RDNA for the next generation of PC gaming, console and cloud. It is projected to provide up to 1.25X higher performance-per-clock and up to 1.5X higher performance-per-watt over GCN, this will enable better gaming performance at lower power and reduced latency. One of the products is the AMD Radeon RX 5700-series graphics cards and are expected to be available in July 2019.

“2019 is off to an incredible start for AMD as we celebrate 50 years of innovation by delivering leadership products to push the limits of what is possible with computing and graphics technology,” said Dr. Su. “We made significant strategic investments in next-generation cores, a breakthrough chiplet design approach, and advanced process technologies to deliver leadership 7nm products to our high-performance computing ecosystem. We are extremely excited to kick-off Computex 2019 together with our industry partners as we prepare to bring our next generation of Ryzen desktop and EPYC server processors and Radeon RX gaming graphics cards to market.”

There was a lot more going on from AMD at Computex 2019, to read more about it, you can visit their webpage here to check it out. Stay tuned for more Computex news only at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook Pro & Watch GS Pro Malaysia release: priced at RM3599 and RM999 respectively

Today, the HONOR MagicBook Pro and HONOR Watch GS Pro have finally launched in Malaysia. Priced at RM3599 and RM999 respectively, the official sale will begin on 8 October 2020 at every HONOR Experience Store, as well as its online store (Hihonor.com), Lazada and Shopee.

If you're looking to get your hands on these two new gadgets, each online platform offers different freebies. For the Watch GS Pro, you will get a free HONOR Sports Pro if you purchase it online and in-stores. As for the MagicBook Pro, purchasing it on Hihonor.com will come bundled with a free pair of HONOR Magic Earbuds, a Bluetooth mouse and a backpack. Then finally, getting the laptop on either Lazada or Shopee, and in-stores will grant the customer the same gifts but switching the earbuds with a free Microsoft Office 365 Personal package.

To recap the tech specs, the MagicBook Pro features an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor with Radeon Graphics and 6 cores and 12 threads, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage drive, 16GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, 16.1-inch FullView display. The 56Wh battery capacity can last up to 11 hours on a 65W full fast charge, alongside dual fans and dual heat pipes for cooling. You can also use an HONOR smartphone to sync with the laptop.

Finally, the Watch GS Pro's body material passed 14 different MIL-STD-810G tests. Powered by a Kirin A1 chipset, its battery life can last up to 25 days and a 100-hour outdoor GPS power-saving battery life. It also comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED round screen, a Route recorder, and supports over 100 workout modes including skiing, swimming, pool swimming, free training, triathlon, outdoor and indoor running, outdoor and indoor cycling, elliptical, rower and trail running.

Do note that the gifts are on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last. So are you gonna get one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook Pro & Watch GS Pro are going to launch in Malaysia

Two weeks ago, HONOR have revealed 2 gadgets at IFA Berlin 2020. Among the new gadgets, the HONOR MagicBook Pro and HONOR Watch GS Pro were one of them. It has been confirmed that HONOR Malaysia one of the first few branches to import the new products.

The HONOR Magicbook Pro comes with a pre-installed Mircosoft Windows 10 to enhance productivity. Comparing it with the previous model - HONOR MagicBook, it is also offering better software and hardware. For example, there’s the  Ryzen 5 4600H processor, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage drive, 16.1-inch FullView display, and 16GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM. To learn more, you may click here.

On the other hand, the HONOR Watch GS Pro is one of the products that was revealed on IFA Berlin 2020. This watch is certified by 14 MIL-STD-810G military-grade standards and a route back function and route deviation alert to help users explore without worry. This watch supports more than 100 workout modes including mountain climbing, running, and free training. For more information, you may click here.

Furthermore, it can last up to 25 days of battery life. It is one of the longest-lasting smartwatches in the market beside the HUAWEI GT Watch. Do you look forward to these products to launch in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com


HONOR MagicBook V 14 release: company's first Intel Evo & Windows 11 laptop, starting from ~RM4018

Besides the HONOR Pad V7 tablet, the company also released a new lineup of laptops. One of them was another HONOR MagicBook V 14 which may be similar to those that are familiar but it's special. It's the company's first Intel Evo laptop as well as the first to have Windows 11 OS.

Speaking of Intel Evo, the MagicBook V 14 is featuring an Intel Core i5-1132H and Intel Core i7-11390H processors. The memory capacity is pretty high, though, offering 16GB of RAM and 512GB of NVMe storage. Despite that, it's not exactly a laptop for gaming as it's just using an NVIDIA MX450 GPU.

On the exterior, the MagicBook V 14 is using a 14.2-inch LTPS LCD with some nice features. Besides the 100% sRGB colour gamut, you can also find 90Hz refresh rate supports, 2.5K resolution and even an aspect ratio is 3:2. On top of that, there is a 5MP dual front camera for online conference calls and quad-speakers around. It also has four microphones for directional pickup and up to 5 metres of sound detection.

There are other notable features as well such as a cooling system that consists of dual fans and heat pipes. You can also find a fingerprint sensor on a power button and HONOR claimed that the 1.5mm keycaps are stain-resistant. Coming in Starry Sky Gray and Dawn Blue, below are the official price tags:

It's unclear if HONOR Malaysia plans to import these new laptops but we shall wait and see. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook X 16 & Pad X8 Malaysia released - priced at RM3499 & RM899 respectively

Today, HONOR Malaysia announced two new devices in the Malaysian market - the HONOR MagicBook X 16 and HONOR Pad X8. At the price of RM3499 and RM899 respectively, the two devices will be available at a later date on 18 and 11 November 2022 respectively.

The MagicBook X 16 is a newer variant of the MagicBook 16 so here's what you can expect. The laptop features a 16-inch HONOR FullView display with 1920 x 1200 pixels, an 89% screen-to-body ratio, 100% sRGB wide colour gamut and 300 nits’ brightness. Inside the hood, it is packed with the 12th Generation Intel Core i5-1235U processor, a new advanced heat dissipation system, and its 60Wh battery can support up to 12 hours of 1080p video playback.

On the other hand, the HONOR tablet was released in China two months ago so here's a recap. It features a 10.1-inch FHD display with 1920 x 1200 pixels, an 80% screen-to-body ratio and 16.7 million colour support. It also allows you to insert a SIM card into it and for entertainment purposes, there are a pair of speakers featuring a 2.2cc sound system with HONOR Histen audio support.

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 (8GB + 512GB) is available in Mystic Silver, and the gift pack (worth RM777) includes an HONOR Backpack, Wireless Mouse, and a pre-installed Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 is up for grabs. Meanwhile, the HONOR Pad X8 (4GB + 64GB) comes in Space Grey, packaged alongside an HONOR Pad X8 Flip Cover (worth RM 99).

For more information, you can visit the official website here and check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook X15 series Malaysia release: up to 10th Gen Intel Core i5 & 8GB + 512GB memory, starting price from RM2299

Today, HONOR Malaysia officially announced the arrival of the HONOR MagicBook X15 series. Scheduled for 19 June 2021, the laptop will come with a starting price of RM2299.

For our MagicBook X15 series local sets, there will be two variants based on processor and memory configuration. The model that is priced at RM2299 features a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 and 8GB DDR4 RAM + 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD whereas the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and 8GB + 512GB model costs RM2899.

Compact and lightweight (1.56kg only), it is equipped with a 15.6-inch display that is TÜV Rheinland certified as well as a 56Wh battery with a 65W fast charge support. Other notable features include the two-in-one power/fingerprint button and the trademarked multi-screen collaboration function which is doable on an HONOR or Huawei phone.

Anyone who purchases either one of the laptops at the HONOR Experience Store, Shopee HONOR Official Store and authorized dealers during the first sale period will receive a backpack and wireless Bluetooth mouse on a first-come-first-served basis. Only the i5 model will have both while the i3 comes with the backpack only.

In conjunction with the launch of the HONOR MagicBook X15 series, the Shopee HONOR Official Store will hold a special promotion on 19 June where purchasing HONOR laptops and smart wearable products come bundled with gifts. You can refer to the table below and stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com:


HONOR MagicBook comes with a fancy pop-up camera, price starts at ~RM2319

HONOR has just announced the launch of a new MagicBook laptop, featuring bezels even thinner than before, a lightweight chassis for great portability and enhanced performance through AMD-based chips. It was announced during a livestream this afternoon, along with other new devices.

The new MagicBook has been confirmed to have an improved 15.6-inch FullView display with the bezels measuring at 4.8mm, 4mm less than its predecessor. This gives it an impressive 87% screen-to-body ratio, all to the betterment of your viewing pleasure. Besides that, at about 1.38kg it's a full 70g lighter than last year's model.

But dimensions aren't the only area of improvement. The MagicBook also features higher tech specs, including the upgrade to an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U CPU, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM (dual-channel), and a PCIe NVMe SSD with up to 512GB of storage.

This translates into greater computing performance for the laptop. In fact, HONOR showed off some FPS scores of the device when playing League of Legends over a 30-minute duration. The MagicBook managed an average of 79.7 FPS, which proves that the laptop will be more than capable of playing MOBA titles smoothly.

It will also come with a 56Wh battery that can last for 9.5 hours playing 1080p videos, 9.4 hours of web-browsing, or 10 hours of office productivity. Additionally, it charges via a Type-C port that supports fast-charging for your mobile devices. Using the port, you can charge the laptop itself by 46% in 30 minutes or charge an HONOR V30 to 70% in the same amount of time.

Moreover, HONOR has included a fancy hidden pop-up camera on the laptop that ensures that it only appears when you need it. Another handy feature is the biometric power button, which you can use to login to the device quickly.

The HONOR MagicBook 14 will come with two variants priced at 3899 yuan (~RM2319) and 4199 yuan (~RM2498), while the MagicBook 15 will be priced at 3899 yuan (~RM2319).

What do you think of HONOR's new iteration of the MagicBook? Tell us if you'd consider getting one on our Facebook page. Also, stay tuned for news of its price and launch date in Malaysia at TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicBook equipped with AMD Ryzen 5 and 512GB SSD unveiled

HONOR Malaysia recently showcased the HONOR MagicBook, which is a 14-inch laptop on a 13-inch body. While not much is known in regards to the pricing and availability window of the aforementioned laptop, we do know that it comes in Space Grey and it comes with the Magic Link feature, which is similar to Huawei’s One Hop technology.

In terms of the tech specs, the laptop comes equipped with the AMD Ryzen R5-3500U, Radeon Vega 8 GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD and a 14-inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. Furthermore, it also has a 57.6Wh battery and it has a 2-in-1 capacitive fingerprint sensor and power button combo.

As for the ports, it has a single USB Type-C port which supports charging as well as data transfer, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Type-A port, a single HDMI port as well as a 3.5mm audio jack combo on the side. Last but not least, the laptop has a total of 4 speakers, two on the top right beside the keyboard and two that are situated under the chassis.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the HONOR MagicBook as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the local price and availability date, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicWatch 2 Flax Brown Malaysia release: Leather strap and black bezels available from 20 January 2020

HONOR has announced that the 46mm HONOR MagicWatch 2 Flax Brown will be available in Malaysia from 20 January 2020 onwards, and it will be priced of RM749. Head over to HONOR’s official website, if you are interested in getting the aforementioned smartwatch.

In terms of the specs and features, the MagicWatch 2 Flax Brown comes with largely the same components and technologies as the non-Flax Brown variant. The only difference is that the watch comes with a genuine leather strap, stainless-steel casing as well as a black bezel around the display.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the HONOR MagicWatch 2 as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicWatch 2 Malaysia release: 14-day battery life and built in speakers with price from RM699

Earlier today, HONOR has officially announced that the HONOR MagicWatch 2 will be available in Malaysia on 20 December 2019 onwards starting from the price of RM699. In terms of the features that smartwatch come with, the Magic Watch 2 comes equipped with up to 14 days of battery life and a built-in microphone and speaker module.

As for the tech specs, it has a HiSilicon Kirin A1 chipset, 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 454 x 454 pixels, 2GB internal storage as well as an internal battery that is capable of lasting up to 14 days. Not only that, but it also has a plethora of health tracking features such as the Huawei TruSeen 3.5, TruSleep, TruRelax and more.

It’s capable of tracking up to 15 different sport modes including swimming due to the fact that it is able to withstand up to 5ATM in depth. Not only that, but also has up to 13 indoor and outdoor running courses with levels ranging from beginner onwards.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 comes in two colours including Charcoal Black, as well as Flax Brown which is priced at RM749. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the MagicWatch 2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicWatch 2 Sakura Gold Edition will be launched in Malaysia on 7 April 2020

HONOR Malaysia has officially announced that the MagicWatch 2 Sakura Gold Edition will be officially launched in Malaysia, on 7 April 2020. With that said, the aforementioned smartwatch will be unveiled alongside other new products during the Intelligent Lifestyle launch happening on the aforementioned date.

As for the tech specs, the MagicWatch 2 Sakura Gold Edition comes with exactly the same specs as the original MagicWatch 2 smartwatch which was launched a few months back. Not only that, HONOR plans to drop an OTA update on 10 April 2020, which will add more functionality to the MagicWatch 2 such as SpO2 as well as menstrual tracker.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the HONOR MagicWatch 2 Sakura Gold Edition as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


AMD launches Ryzen 4000 G series APUs, new OEM desktop PCs to come in Q3 2020

Now that AMD has seen success with its mobile CPUs for 2020, the company is turning towards the huge OEM desktop PC market. AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 4000G series and Athlon 3000 series APUs that are built on the 7nm process. In particular, the Ryzen 4000 G series will be targeted at OEM and system integrators.

The Ryzen 4000G series has a total of 12 SKUs, six for the Ryzen 4000G series and another six for the Ryzen PRO 4000G series. Both are essentially the same, except the PRO versions have some additional security features and are more suitable for enterprise companies. These processors will also come with built-in Radeon Graphics and would feature in commercial desktop PCs. For example, the Huawei desktop PC we wrote about recently comes with a Ryzen 5 Pro 4400G APU.

As for the Athlon 3000 series, it has a total of six SKUs that are also split equally for its non-PRO and PRO versions. These are more budget-oriented APUs but still come with Radeon Graphics, so they are suitable for people who want to build a new PC for a lower cost. Unlike the Ryzen 4000G series, the Athlon 3000 series is not limited to OEMs only and can be purchase like normal.

According to AMD, desktop PCs with the new Ryzen 4000G series APUs from Lenovo and HP will be available in Q3 2020. No other companies were named, but Huawei is in the list and we'll probably see more announced in the next few weeks. For consumers though, you probably want to wait for the Athlon 3000 series processors, especially if all you need is a simple PC for basic tasks.

We've included screenshots of the table of tech specs for your reference below. So, do let us know what you think of the new AMD processors. For more tech news like this, do stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicWatch 2 will be available in several styles from notable artists

HONOR has officially announced that their HONOR MagicWatch 2 will be available in several limited-edition styles that are designed by notable artists such as Jacky Tsai, George Greaves, Wang DongLing and more. Not only that, but there’s also up to 85 watch face designs to choose from which can be downloaded from the Huawei health App from February onwards.

If you want to find out more about the limited-edition MagicWatch 2 or if you are interested in purchasing it from RM699, head over to HONOR’s official website. Would you be interested in getting the limited-edition smartwatch? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR MagicWatch 2 with 14-day battery life officially unveiled in China from ~RM653

During the launch of the HONOR V30 series, HONOR also unveiled the HONOR Watch Magic 2 which comes equipped with the Kirin A1 Chipset that allows it to last up to 14 days on a single charge. Not only that, but it also comes with various health monitoring features and it is priced from RMB1099(~RM652) for the 42mm variant while the 46mm starts from RMB1199(~RM712).

To go into more detail in regards to the monitoring features previously mentioned, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 comes with equipped with the TruSleep 2.0 technology which helps tracks the user’s sleep pattern and suggests ways to improve their sleep. Other than that, it also comes with the TruSeen heart rate monitoring technology which tracks your heart rate and alerts you of any abnormalities.

Last but not least, it also tracks up to 15 different activities including running, walking, hiking, cycling and more. It is also able to track various water sport activities such as swimming due to the fact the smartwatch is water-resistant up to 50 meters in depth.

On the other hand, the watch is also able to take calls via Bluetooth thanks to its built-in Microphone and Speaker system. While there is not much official information in terms of the local pricing, HONOR has confirmed that the Malaysia release date will be on 12 December 2019.

With all that said, would you be interested in purchasing the HONOR MagicWatch 2 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR Magicbook Z3 released - 12th Gen Intel Core & 16GB + 512GB, priced at ~RM3353

HONOR Magicbook laptops are quite prominent in the Malaysian market but just some time ago in China, a new HONOR Magicbook Z3 was just revealed. Will it come to Malaysia? We don't know, but here's what the laptop offers.

For starters, the Magicbook Z3 features a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor, 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD of storage. If you need more space, the laptop's storage is expandable up to 1TB SSD, so that's nice. Also, the body is made out of aluminium alloy, measuring 15.9mm in thickness, and weighs 1.34kg.

Its IPS display is 14 inches and supports a 2240 x 1400 pixels resolution. Moreover, it has a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB and only 300 nits peak brightness. There is plenty of ports for the laptop too, including a USB C port, ethernet, HDMI, and even a 3.5mm audio jack.

Finally, the battery is 60Wh and supports 65W fast charging. HONOR said that it has up to 9 hours of office battery life and that's a pretty long time if you are working remotely somewhere (varies on usage). It's also worth mentioning that the power button on the laptop also functions as a fingerprint sensor.

The HONOR Magicbook Z3 is priced at 5199 Yuan (~RM3353) and just so you know, usually the vanilla Magicbook and Magicbook X series make their way to Malaysia. We shall wait and see if this one makes the cut. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia Experience Stores closing temporarily and HONOR 9X Pro launch postponed

Following the Movement Restriction Order by the Malaysia Government, many businesses have taken precautionary measures to close down temporarily in order to reduce human contact. For HONOR Malaysia, they have decided to do the same as well by temporarily closing their Experience Stores and postpone the HONOR 9X Pro launch.

Like most of the businesses, the closing will be held until 31 March 2020. Until then, HONOR Malaysia will announce a new date for the HONOR Intelligent Lifestyle Launch which involves the HONOR 9X Pro, Magicbook laptop, and Magic Watch 2. Meanwhile, their official website hihonor.com/my will still operate as usual.

We know you're worried about the severity of COVID-19, the HONOR team is taking precautions as well. As the situation...

How are you holding up so far working from home? If you're having problems working remotely at home, you can take a read at our #protips here. Do let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia collaborates with ZUS Coffee to offer extra goodies when they purchase HONOR 9 series smartphones

HONOR Malaysia has officially announced that they will be collaborating with ZUS Coffee in order to offer a bunch of goodies to those who purchased the HONOR 9 series smartphone during the annual sales event. With all that said, HONOR will be announcing the various goodies customers will receive when they purchase the aforementioned smartphone during the 11.11 sale which is happening soon.

With all that said, if you’re keen on finding out more about the HONOR 9 series smartphones which consist of the HONOR 9X Pro, 9X, 9X Lite, as well as the HONOR 9A, head over to HONOR’s official website. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the collaboration between HONOR Malaysia and ZUS Coffee? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia confirms that HONOR 50 will hit the local market soon

When HONOR introduced the HONOR 50 series a while ago, the company had promised a global launch for several countries. However, it has been relatively quiet since then about the dates of the plan. Until now, HONOR Malaysia has finally confirmed with a source that the HONOR 50 will debut in the local market soon.

HONOR has been absent in the Malaysian smartphone market for a while, and even the official site is only filled with laptops and wearable gadgets. Therefore, it's exciting knowing that the brand will finally return with the HONOR 50. Let's hope that the company will also bring its flagship Magic3 series after this.

To recap, the HONOR 50 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor sports a 6.57-inch display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it packs a 4,300mAh battery that comes with 66W fast charging. The most interesting part of the device, which is the camera department, brings a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

If you've been following the news, HONOR has been quite successful in its home country. Will it achieve the same in the global market? Tell us how excited you are about HONOR 50 arriving in Malaysia by leaving a comment! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


HONOR Malaysia has just confirmed that the HONOR 20 Pro is coming to Malaysia

So just a few hours ago, HONOR Malaysia posted a new DxOMark Mobile Score with 111 marks on their Facebook page. Claiming to be the #2 spot among the smartphones, they are quite excited to bring in this "mystery" phone into the Malaysia market. Well, it wasn't that mysterious after we did our own research, as it turns out to be the HONOR 20 Pro.

It certainly took them long enough to announce the flagship, but they can't be blamed because of the Google service issue which halted their launch for the HONOR 20 back at the end of May 2019. Anyway, for a smartphone that is just behind the Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, it must mean that the camera performance is excellent and furthermore, HONOR Malaysia even put the hashtag #LowLightChampion.

The quad rear camera configuration isn't that far off from the HONOR 20, it features a 48MP (Sony IMX 586) + 16MP (Super Wide-Angle lens) + 8MP (Depth Assist sensor) + 2MP (Macro lens) with an aperture of F/1.4 on the primary sensor, which probably explains the #LowLightChampion. On top of that, the Pro variant has a 4-Axis Optical Image Stabilizer on the primary and telephoto lens which is nice, along with a hidden Laser Autofocus sensor.

We were quite satisfied with the HONOR 20 performance as a camera-centric smartphone so we can't wait to take the HONOR 20 Pro variant out for a spin. The starting price for this is €599 (~RM2767) but our local set is probably lower than that. How much do you think it will cost? let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia hinting a "special giveaway" in its Fansgiving Campaign

In this short announcement, HONOR Malaysia is currently hosting a social Fansgiving campaign on its Facebook page in conjunction with the annual 'Thanksgiving' celebration. With this, they are encouraging their fans to broadcast messages of how grateful they are so far this year in the post right here.

While you're at it for sharing your best thankful moments through the company's Fansgiving campaign, remember to use the hashtags #Honor and #FansGiving, as well as sharing this post and tagging someone that you care. On top of that, HONOR Malaysia seems to be hinting that they are giving away something "special". Maybe it's just a teaser, or maybe it doesn't mean anything. Who knows.

What are you grateful for this year? For us, we are grateful for the support from you all by helping us reaching 200K likes on our Facebook page! Keep up the positivity and stay tuned for more HONOR at TechNave.com


HONOR Malaysia is hosting an open invitation for the HONOR 10 Lite after party for free

As mentioned in our previous post, the HONOR 10 Lite will be launching soon on 8 January 2019 and this time around, HONOR Malaysia wants to invite the public to an all-night after party right after the event in KL Live @ Life Centre on the same day!

The after party will start at 7PM onwards and those who are interested in attending will have a first-hand experience on the HONOR 10 Lite device. Besides that, there are special guests, Khai Bahar and Michiyo Ho appearing at the after party, as well as a chance to win some gifts of the said smartphone and an HONOR Band 4 which is yet to be launched.

The after party event is open to the public and the entrance is free. So if you want to hop in, you can check out the event page right here or go straight to the registration page over here.

The HONOR 10 Lite will start selling on 9 January 2018 with exclusive freebies on Hihonor.com and Lazada, along with the HONOR Band 4. Until then, stay tuned for more details at TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia is the official smartphone partner for ESL Clash of Nations - Arena of Valor qualifiers

In another eSports tournament going around, HONOR Malaysia is back once again to sponsor another one. This time, the company will be the official smartphone partner of the upcoming Malaysia/Singapore and Philippines Qualifiers for the ESL Clash of Nations - Arena of Valor.

Just for your information, the ESL Clash of Nations is the first ever tournament involving four Malaysia/Singapore teams and four Philippines teams competing with each other at the ESL Clash of Nations MY/SG & PH Closed Qualifiers on 9 March 2019. Eventually, the top two finalists of the qualifiers will battle it out at the Valor Cup Championship on 10 March 2019 using the HONOR View20 or HONOR 8X during the event. After that, the champions will move on from the qualifiers to represent the region at the ESL Clash of Nations tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia.

According to HONOR Malaysia, there will be six teams representing Southeast Asia, two Indonesian teams, one Thailand team, one Vietnam team, one Philippines team, and one Malaysia/Singapore team (combined). The winner of the best Southeast Asia will bring home USD $50,000.

You can check out more information at ESL Asia Facebook page over here. Wish our Malaysia team the best of luck!


AMD launches new Ryzen 5000G series processors as its first to come with built-in graphics

AMD has announced new CPU series that is aimed to level up the gaming experience in PC. The new Ryzen 5000G series processors not only bringing impressive tech specs but are also the first AMD processors with built-in graphics. They will combine the Zen 3 processing capabilities with Vega 8 integrated graphics to present an above-average GPU performance.

The lineup offers the Ryzen 3 5300G with a 4GHz base clock at 65W TDP and 5300GE with a 3.6GHz base clock at low-power 35W TDP as the base variants. Going up, there are the Ryzen 5 5600GE with a 3.4GHz base clock, the 3.9Ghz 5600G, the 3.2Ghz Ryzen 7 5700GE, and the 3.8GHz 5700G. These models are said to be very capable of displaying standard 3D games, but they are still a bit lower in terms of capacity than the premium offerings in the segment.

AMD also claims that the Ryzen 7 5700G can be up to 80% faster than Intel’s Core i7-10700 in several areas. Besides that, the models are also able to handle frame rates above 30FPS, generally better than what Intel Core i7 offers. The performance can be seen when playing games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Metro Exodus, and Civilization VI.

Let us know what you think about these newly launched AMD processors on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech product launch.


HONOR Malaysia just made at least RM838,800 from the one-day HONOR 10 Lite promo sale

So about the exclusive one-day sale of the HONOR 10 Lite yesterday (9 January 2019), HONOR Malaysia is proud to announce that in just within three hours, the selfie budget-friendly smartphone quickly sold out with 1200 units on both Lazada and hihonor.com/my.

If you were one of the unlucky ones that didn't get the RM699 special offer, it's unlikely that the special offer will return anytime soon. But the recommended retail price of RM749 (3GB + 32GB) and RM799 (3GB + 64GB) is still not bad, considering the tech specs of a Kirin 710 chipset and a 24MP AI selfie camera. That said, it seems the HONOR Malaysia has made the phone official on both online stores, along with the HONOR Band 4 and Band 4 Running are up for grabs in hihonor.com/my for RM149 and RM79 respectively (while stocks last).

We are currently in the midst of reviewing the selfie smartphone, so do stay tuned for that at TechNave.com!


HONOR Malaysia launching a nationwide 11.11 Sales with RM808 worth of gifts

In an evitable 11.11 sales, HONOR Malaysia will be showing off a wide range of gadgets on a discount. With up to RM808 worth of free gifts and on top of O2O deals, interested customers can purchase the HONOR 9X Pro, 9A, MagicWatch 2 and other selected gadgets at a lower price. The prices go as low as RM399.

For the O2O deals, it will begin from 9-11 November with the gadgets mentioned above. The HONOR 9A is the one that's on RM399, whereas the 9X Pro and MagicWatch 2 will be on RM699 and RM459 respectively. After the date, HONOR Malaysia's collaboration with ZUS Coffee, Klang Valley will offer 50% off from their cuppa order if they purchase the following products from 12-15 November 2020.

East Malaysians will also get to enjoy 11.11 sales and 11 gift bundle for a selected product each day. Looking at the table below, our pick would be either the MagicBook 14 8GB+256GB or 16GB+512GB laptop thanks to the gift bundle. If you're more interested in the phones, then the 9X Pro would be a better deal. You can check out the table below for your reference.

For more information on HONOR’s 11.11 deals, you can visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website right over here. Stay tuned for more trending gadget sales news at TechNave.com.


HONOR Malaysia teases new phone arriving, most likely the HONOR 90 series

A few hours ago, HONOR Malaysia just posted that a new phone series is coming here. By judging the unique camera bump design, we definitely know that it's the HONOR 90 series, namely the HONOR 90 and HONOR 90 Pro.

The HONOR 90 series was released in China about a month ago and here's what you need to know about the phones. Starting with the HONOR 90, it features a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, a 6.7-inch OLED 120Hz display, a 50MP front camera as well as a 200MP (yes, you read that right, but it's probably megapixel-boosted) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth). It also has a 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology.

On the other hand, the HONOR 90 Pro uses a Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 chipset, a 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz display with HDR, a 50MP + 2MP dual front camera, and also a 200MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 32MP (portrait) triple rear camera. The battery pack is the same too at 5000mAh with 90W fast charging speed.

Both the HONOR 90 and 90 Pro have three different memory configurations each, starting from 12GB of RAM up to 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage to 512GB of storage. The starting price is 2499 Yuan (~RM1626) which could be around there for the Malaysian pricing. But we shall wait and see.