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Ready to Meet the New Generation of Galaxy Devices? Samsung Unpacked is Happening January 14

After their Unpacked events in August and September 2020, Samsung is continuing their momentum with their first Unpacked event for 2021. The official invites have been  released for the upcoming event, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event 2021, it will be held on 14 January 2021, at 11 pm (GMT+8). You can tune in by heading to their official website www.samsung.com/my and https://news.samsung.com/my. The company is touting the new “Everyday Epic” with their official event tagline: ‘ Welcome to the Everyday Epic’.  

In conjunction with the upcoming Unpacked, Samsung is inviting users to sign up to get the latest information from Unpacked. If you’re registered successfully between 4 January to 14 January 2021 will be able to redeem a Galaxy Fit2 worth RM179 when they pre-order the upcoming Galaxy series and fulfilled the terms and conditions that apply. If you’re interested, head to www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/ to sign up.  

As always, Samsung has not provided any information about the upcoming Galaxy series. However, we do have an inkling thanks to rumours which have surfaced in the past months. We expect that Samsung will unveil their new flagship smartphones in the Samsung Galaxy S21 series during the event. The new Galaxy S21 series looks to be consisting of three devices: the Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+, and Samsung Galaxy S21Ultra.  

While we do know that we are also left with a whole lot of uncertainty surrounding the device. Many of us are wondering whether the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a Pen Stylus? Is Samsung providing charger without making any additional purchase?  

That said, we also know that Samsung does have a new generation of Galaxy Buds in store too with the rumoured Galaxy Buds Pro and a new product called the Galaxy Tags. While the latter seems to be a simple NFC tag, the Buds Pro brings a new design approach and new features to the growing Galaxy Buds line up.   

We’ll have coverage of the big news coming out of Samsung’s Unpacked event. So, do stay tuned! 

Xiaomi Unveils New Mi 11 Flagship with Focus on User Experience

Xiaomi is one of the most popular Chinese manufacturers producing not only smartphones but also earphones, power banks, smart TVs and other products. In fact, according to IDC, in the smartphone category alone, the company has successfully become the third most popular brand by shipments in the world; beating the likes of Apple, OPPO, vivo and more. Looking to push the envelope further, the company has announced the Mi 11, their latest flagship smartphone equipped with 5G connectivity. Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, they revealed only ONE flagship smartphone; something we haven’t seen from manufacturers in a while!

New Aspirations with a new Flagship

The Mi 11 isn’t just a new flagship from Xiaomi, it marks the company’s move to push boundaries and start taking on giant brands like Samsung and Apple. Most obviously, Xiaomi has its software aspirations fixed squarely on Apple. With the announcement of their new flagship, the company also announced a new update to their signature MIUI interface: MIUI 12.5. The updated MIUI interface continues to focus on user experience with new features focused on increasing performance, reducing load times, optimizing app compatibility, and improving security.

Xiaomi’s focus on creating a performance centric flagship doesn’t wane when it comes to the Mi 11. It’s the first commercially available smartphone equipped with Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor the Snapdragon 888. The processor is equipped with 5G connectivity on both mmWave and Sub5 spectra with a new 1+3+4 architecture which promises better performance and battery life. The Mi 11 is also equipped with faster UFS3.1 storage for and faster 4600MHz LPDDR5 RAM. In addition, the new Mi flagship also comes with a 4,600 mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 4-curve design with AG coating which the company claims to make it more ergonomic and easier to handle. The flagship has also been given a sleeker design coming in at only 8.06mm thick and weighing only 169g. In addition to this, the Mi 11 comes with a 2K AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling. The panel comes with E4 OLED technology which allows Xiaomi to fine tune the colour accuracy with a ΔE value of about 0.4. The display employs the latest Gorilla Glass Victus when it comes to shatter- and scratch-proofing.

It’s All in the Details from Camera setup to Content Immersion

The Mi 11 comes with a brand-new triple camera setup which Xiaomi claims brings all the features you need to get great video and pictures. The setup comes with a large 1/1.3” 108-megapixel main sensor paired with a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 5-megapixel telemacro sensor. While it may seem like Xiaomi has opted to not have optical zoom on the Mi 11, their inclusion of a telemacro lens allows users to get some optical zoom while also enabling the camera to capture the finer details.

MIUI 12.5, which debuts on the Mi 11, focuses on immersion with features that help make the user experience more immersive than ever before. One of these features is a huge improvement to the haptic engine of the Mi 11. The enhancement allows users to experience more discerning features when it is utilized. Xiaomi touted the many different surfaces the engine can emulate during their presentation. In addition, the company has also added touch sensors which detect how the phone is being held to prevent unwanted screen rotations. Xiaomi is also upping the ante when it comes to sound with a partnership with Harman/Kardon. The Mi 11 comes with stereo speakers calibrated by Harman/Kardon for a more immersive sound experience.

Pricing & Availability

The Mi 11 is available in three colours: Blue, Black, and white. There are also two special Eco Leather editions available in Khaki and Mist Purple. It goes on sale in China starting on January 1, 2020 with prices starting at CN¥3,999 for the 8GB+128GB configuration. The Mi 11 doesn’t come with a wall wart in the box. However, Xiaomi is making a bundled deal available with a 55W GaN charger for the same price (for now). The bundle is originally valued at CN¥4,098.

ConfigurationPrice (CN¥)Price (USD$)Price (MYR)
8GB RAM + 128GB Storage3,999611.832,478.25
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage4,299657.322,664.17
12GB RAM + 256GB Storage4,699718.482,911.59

The Mi 11 is also available in an extremely limited edition made with Scodix Crystal and signed by CEO, Lei Jun which will be available during a special live stream on TikTok (known in China as DouYin).

Official Specifications

SpecificationsXiaomi Mi 11
Display6.81-inch AMOLED
1 billion colours
2K Resolution
1440×3200 pixels (515 ppi)
5000000:1 contrast ratio
500nit brightness
120Hz dynamic refresh rate
480 Hz touch sampling rate   
HDR10+
DCI-P3
MEMC
Gorilla Glass Victus
SoftwareMIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
Octa-core:
1x Cortex X1 (2.4GHz)
3x Cortex A78 (2.4GHz)
4x Cortex A55 (1.8GHz)
Hexagon 780 AI Engine
GPUAdreno 660
MemoryRAM: 8GB, 12GB (LPDDR5)
Storage: 128GB, 256GB (UFS3.1)
Rear CameraMain:
108-megapixel
1/1.3” sensor size
f/1.9 aperture
0.8µm pixel size  

13-megapixel Super Wide Angle
123° viewing angle
f/2.4 aperture  

5-megapixel telemacro
f/2.4 aperture
Seflie Camera20-megapixel
1/3.4”
0.8µm
Connectivity5G (mmWave & Sub6)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac/ax (WiFi 6)
Bluetooth 5.2
USB C (v2.0)
Battery4600mAh
55W Fast Charging
50W Wireless Fast Charging
10W Reverse Wireless Charging
USB-C PD 3.0
Quick Charge 4+
MiscUnder Display Fingerprint Sensor (optical)
AptX HD
AptX Adaptive
Accelerometer
Gyro
Proximity Sensor
Compass
ColorsBlack, White, Blue  

Eco Leather Edition:
Khaki, Mist Purple  

Limited Special Edition:
Scodix Crystal
Price[8GB+128GB] CN¥3,999 (USD$611.83/MYR2,478.25)
[8GB+256GB] CN¥4,299 (USD$657.32/MYR2,664.17)
[12GB+256GB] CN¥4,699 (USD$718.48/MYR2,911.59)

HUAWEI Mate40 Pro Finally Arrives in Malaysia

HUAWEI’s latest flagship is finally making its way to Malaysia! Announced earlier this year in October, the HUAWEI Mate40 Pro made its debut alongside its sibling, the Mate40. However, the latest and greatest in HUAWEI’s flagship has been taking its time to make its way anywhere – at no fault of HUAWEI *cough*trade embargo*cough .

The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro comes with HUAWEI’s latest HiSilicon Kirin 9000 which comes equipped with 5G connectivity on both mmWave and sub6 bandwidths. It also comes with 6.76-inch, 90Hz, OLED display and 8GB of RAM. This is complemented with 256GB of internal storage expandable with HUAWEI’s proprietary NM Card. The Mate40 Pro comes with a tiple-camera setup developed in collaboration Leica. This consists of a 50-megapixel wide sensor, a 12-megapixel periscopic sensor and a 20-megapixel ultrawide sensor capable of up to 50x digital zoom.

The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro will be going on sale in Malaysia starting on 12 December 2020. The device will be available in Mystic Silver and will be retailing for MYR4,299 (USD$1055.82*). During the first sale, HUAWEI is offering up to MYR3,300 worth of freebies with every purchase of the Mate40 Pro.

The first 1000 units of the HUAWEI Mate40 Pro will be entitled to a free HUAWEI Sound X (worth MYR1,299) which is to be redeemed between 18 December and 20 December 2020 from the HUAWEI Member Center. Aside from this, all purchases will be entitled to 3 month’s subscription of both DimSum, a three-month subscription of HUAWEI Video+, 50% spending rebate with HUAWEI Pay, 50GB of HUAWEI Cloud Storage, a free e-book on HUAWEI Book and exclusive Mate40 Pro deals from the HUAWEI Member Centre worth up to MYR1,800. Of course, these freebies are subject to terms and conditions.

*USD rate taken on 7 December 2020 at a rate of 1 USD = 4.07172 MYR

Motorola Unveils The Moto E7

Motorola’s return to form came in it’s hit Moto G smartphone back in 2013; arguably one of the first smartphones to take the mid-range segment seriously. The company then released their Moto E series which saw similar success for the entry-level. This year, Motorola, now a subsidiary of Lenovo, is releasing its seventh generation of the Moto E series. Motorola touts the Moto E7 as a smartphone that delivers outstanding camera and display features with impressive battery life and performance for a great overall mobile experience.

Source: Motorola

The Moto E7 comes with a large 48MP camera sensor that brings premium mobile photography to a lower price for the Moto E users. The sensor uses Quad Pixel technology to produce better quality 12MP shots. Besides that, it also supports a range of features including the Night Vision, Portrait Mode and Panorama Mode. The Moto E7 is also built with a dedicated macro zoom camera which allows users to get 2.5x closer to the focus compared to a standard lens for incredible close-up shots of smaller objects. This will come in handy when taking shots of small, fine objects like flowers, insects or even tiny mechanical details. In terms of video taking, the main camera supports both HD and Full-HD recording at 30 fps.

The Moto E7 comes with a 6.5-inch Max Vision display with Full HD+ resolution which makes it more interesting and fun when it is used for gaming, movies and video chats. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio which provides a more cinematic experience for its users. Other than that, the Moto E7 is packed with a long-lasting 4000 mAh battery, where users will no longer need to be afraid of the battery dying while gaming or during long days. Motorola has claimed that it is capable of working up to 36 hours and the Moto E7 supports 10W fast charging.

Under the hood, the Moto E7 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 processor and it runs on Android 10. It comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage and supports up to 512GB of additional storage via microSD cards. Other than that, it is also built with a fingerprint reader which is located at the back on the phone, allowing its users to unlock the phone with just a single tap on the fingerprint reader. A dedicated Google Assistant button is also located at the left side of the phone where it helps its users to find answers and get things done by just using the voice command.

Pricing & Availability

The Moto E7 comes in three colours: Aqua Blue, Mineral Gray and the Satin Coral. It is now available in selected European countries with prices starting from €119.99(MYR584.26).

Motorola’s Moto E7 will also be rolling out in the coming weeks to Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

POCO Launches the M3 – Paying for More than You Expectry Level Smartphone

What can US$ 149 (MYR 599**) get you today? In Malaysia, MYR 600 is what you can expect to pay if you buy about three PlayStation games. Smartphones? You are talking about an entry-level smartphone; something basic maybe.

If you are spending that amount of money on a smartphone, we can tell you a few things. Firstly, you do not expect it to perform like a Samsung Galaxy S device. We will also tell you that it might be a good secondary device for you, if you already have a smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S device. Beyond not expecting to have a device with the quality of a Samsung Galaxy S device, we would also say that you do not expect much. Sure, you can work with all the basic functions of a smartphone like Whatsapp messaging, making calls, play simple games, go to the web, play music, watch videos on YouTube and Netflix, but do not expect a stellar experience with it.

All of the above may be true, until now. You see, smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and HUAWEI have been focusing mainly on pushing their branding into their own class. They want their brand to be premium in perception. In that case, a smartphone worth MYR 599 might not be great if you reach out to these brands. This is not the case for POCO though.

Source: POCO

POCO is a brand that was born to beat the bigger name brands at their own game. They are value players in the field and seems to offer you something more than what you are paying for. That is always true for their higher end devices. Thing is, POCO has never made entry-level smartphones before until they launched the M3 just now.

Before you pass off judgment and give the device a pass though, you should know that POCO has brought their value-for-money philosophy and approach to the device they just launched today. The only difference between this and the high-end device is the low pricing starting at US$ 149 (MYR599**). What the device packs sounds like you are paying for more than it is worth.

First off, the processor, as usual. The POCO M3 comes with a brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 System on a Chip (SoC) that is supposed to be more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 platform. Which also means that you are getting something that is more comparable to a mid-range smartphone in power than a lowly entry-level. The 11nm Octa-core chip also packs a Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU to boot and has a dedicated AI engine built-into the chip. While it does not mean that the device will top out any benchmark charts, the SoC is powerful enough to run Android 10 smoothly and work with most games nicely.

Source: POCO

With the SoC also comes a 4GB RAM. 4GB RAM does not sound like a lot in today’s standards for smartphones. To be fair, it is not that much. 4GB RAM though is enough for a modern Android device and some multitasking. You can still get away with multiple apps open in the background and browse the web with a few tabs on.

While 4GB of RAM might not help that much with speeds, the UFS 2.2 (up to) storage that measures at 128GB (up to) should help you with data read and write speeds. That also means that you can instantly access most of the apps within the device with no speed issues at all. Sure, it may not be as snappy as the flagship devices, but it should still be quick enough that you might not notice the difference.

The triple camera module still features 48-Megapixel in resolution. The main shooter has a 2-Megapixel macro camera and a 2-Megapixel depth sensor for support and more photography options. Of course, there is a front-facing camera that sits pretty in a Dot Drop notch above the display with 8-Megapixel power.

Source: POCO

While there is nothing to shout about in the camera department, the display should be commended. It is a large 6.53-inch Full HD+ display that is only disturbed by the notch for the front-facing camera. You can get it up to 400nits in brightness and it is TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified. Best of all though it sits under a Corning Gorilla Glass to protect it from clumsiness and stratches.

All this goodness is powered by a larger-than-ever 6,000mAh battery. A Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra only has a 4,500 mAh battery. The 6,000mAh battery should keep you running for days from a single charge. When the power runs out, quickly get it up and running again with 18W fast charging and the included 22W charger. If you really need to, the 6,000mAh battery can share its charge with other devices, so you are now your friends’ hero too.

Additionally, the POCO M3 comes with Dual Speakers and 3.5mm jack. Your old earphones can get some loving from the device. With Hi-Res Audio certification, your older high-end earphones can get some love. That Also means you can load up Hi-Res audio files into the device too if you want. Maybe you might want to consider getting a 512GB MicroSD card for your Hi-Res audio files though.

The POCO M3 will be available on the 27th November 2020 onward globally and in Malaysia in two storage configurations: 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. For now, in Malaysia, the POCO M3 will only be available in Cull Blue, and Power Black colour options. The POCO Yellow variant will be available at a later date (pending announcement). You can get your hands on one exclusively via Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada for MYR 599 (US$ 149*) and MYR 699 (US$169*) respectively. On sales launch date though, customers can get the devices for MYR 499 (US$129***) and MYR 599 (US$149***) respectively while stocks last. In addition to the MYR 100 discount on the device, buyers will also get a Mi In-ear Basic Piston Earphone, while stocks last. For more information on the POCO M3 you can head out to their website.

*Official Global Pricing
**Official Malaysia Pricing
***Official Black Friday Sale Pricing

HUAWEI Freebuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro & MatePad T 10s is now Available in Malaysia

Huawei is rolling out new products aimed to enhance the quality of your lifestyle with the new Huawei Freebuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro and MatePad T. They are currently retailing nationwide, with Huawei is giving out amazing deals for Malaysian fans.

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro has turned some heads due to its stunning design and the world’s first intelligent Dynamic Noise cancellation with hybrid active noise-cancellation to avoid in-ear noise environments. To ensure an immersive audio experience, it identifies the nature of the environmental noise and automatically switches to the appropriate noise-cancellation mode.

The new Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is designed with a premium titanium body enhanced by a sapphire glass surface. It is created for users to experience a perfect blend of aesthetics and performance in a smartwatch. It also features fitness-based sensors enabling heart rate, speed and slope measurements while giving alerts if you have exceedingly high values of those data to keep you safe. What is astonishing about this smartwatch is that it provides up to 2 weeks of usage on a single charge.

Last but not least is the Huawei MatePad T10s. The tablet is powered by the Kirin 710a octa-core processor and runs Huawei’s EMUI 10.1. The MatePad T10s packs a 10.1 inch FHD display with vivid colors thanks to the HUAWEI ClariVu™ technology. The display has Eye Comfort certification for its low blue light emission. The display is coupled with cinematic surround sound tuned by Harman Kardon, perfect tablet for your next Netflix binge.

Pricing & Availability

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro is priced at RM699 and comes with a free cover and mini Bluetooth speaker.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is priced at RM1,199 and comes witha free dark green strap.

It is RM999 for the Huawei MatePad T 10s and it comes with a free flip cover, 15GB Huawei Cloud Storage, Huawei Video and Huawei Books.

You can grab these incredible products via the Huawei Store online, Lazada or Shopee.

Sony’s Xperia 1 II & Xperia 5 II are Available in Malaysia

Sony’s Xperia line up is one of the longest lasting line up of smartphones. It continues to be Sony’s go to brand with their newly launched flagships the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 5 II. The Xperia 1 II will be available starting in November and the Xperia 5 II a little later after that, with prices starting at MYR4099. Let’s take a peek at bells and whistles of models to retail in Malaysia.

Both of these new Xperia models share some key specs. Chiefly, they are both powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. They both have a triple 12MP camera setup with ZEISS optics for quality images. They also have good life battery with 4,000mAh battery supported by USB-PD and charging via USB-C. They also retain the 3.5 headphone jack for your audio needs.

The key difference between these devices is their size. The Xperia 1 II is slightly bigger with a 6.5 inch screen compared to the Xperia 5 II and its 6.1 inch screen. The Xperia 1 II also has a better OLED display with higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 and and a higher pixel density, while the Xperia 1 II has a lower 1080 x 2520 resolution.

Both models have IP65/IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. They also come with stereo speakers and support PS4 Remote Play. Only the Xperia 1 II comes along with wireless charging as is expected of the flagship variant. However, the Xperia 5 II with its lower price tag and similar core features will give it a run for its money.

The Xperia 1 II is listed for retail at MYR4,999 while the Xperia 5 II is listed at MYR4,099 in the official Sony Online Store. With this announcement, the original Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are now retailing for MYR3,099 and MYR2,799 respectively.

5G Gets More Affordable with the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

The latest generation of mobile network, 5G, is slowly making its way to the masses around the world. With that in mind, more major players in the mobile device market pumping out their own compatible devices. After introducing their 5G capable flagships, Samsung has announced another 5G device- the Galaxy A42 which is priced lower at $450 internationally and only MYR1,599 in Malaysia. It is equipped with all the innovation consumers have come to expect with the Galaxy A series, including a Quad Camera, Infinity-U Display and a long lasting battery.

The Galaxy A42 5G comes with the Snapdragon 750G which brings support for 5G on both mmWave and Sub6 bands according to Qualcomm. However, actual connectivity support has not been revealed by Samsung. The new smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display; which should provide ample viewing space for an immersive media experience. It also has a large 5,000mAh battery with support for Fast Charge which should keep you going for at least one full day. The sleek design of the phone is also ergonomic, with rounded edges to make it more comfortable to grip.

Here comes the catchy features of the Galaxy A42 5G, a powerful multi role Quad Camera that captures images and records videos with enhanced clarity. This consists of 48MP main camera supported by a an 8MP Ultra Wide Camera, a 5MP Macro Camera and a 5MP Depth Camera to capture more detail. Plus, the front-facing camera is a 20MP Selfie Camera, a great addition for selfie enthusiasts. Other Galaxy A42 5G specs include 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A42 will be available in Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White and Prism Dot Grey. It is available in Europe for €369 starting from 7 November and is already available in Malaysia via Samsung’s online store for MYR1,599.

Official Specifications

Galaxy A42 5G Product Specifications1

Display26.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED
Infinity-U Display
Rear CameraQuad Camera
Main: 48MP, F1.8
Ultra Wide: 8MP, F2.2
Depth: 5MP, F2.4
Macro: 5MP, F2.4
Front
Camera
20MP, F2.2
Body75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6mm
193g3,7
APOcta-Core
(Dual 2.2GHz + Hexa 1.8GHz)
Memory44/6/8GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
MicroSD slot (up to 1TB)
Battery55,000mAh (typical)
15W Adaptive Fast Charging
Biometric AuthenticationOn-Screen Fingerprint
Colors6Prism Dot Black
Prism Dot White
Prism Dot Gray

All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this table including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
2 Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cut out.
3 Device weight may vary by region and market.
4 Available RAM may vary by country and region.
5 Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,680mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this table including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
6 Availability may vary by country. 
7The disclaimer for weight specifications has been revised on October 22, 2020 to provide more accurate information.

HONOR 10X Lite Unveiled With 5,000mAh Battery & Kirin 710A

HONOR has released its newest model, the HONOR 10X Lite. The company’s latest offering for budget users brings together performance and features in a complete package that won’t break the bank. It carries the same promises for performance and long-life battery as its predecessors.

Source: HONOR

The HONOR 10X comes with a 6.67-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It also has a 90.3% screen to body ratio for a more immersive display experience. The smartphone runs atop the HiSilicon Kirin 710A octa-core processor. This is support with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal memory which is expandable with up to an additional 512GB with a microSD card.

Software-wise, the HONOR 10X Lite runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1. This also means that the smartphone will come with HUAWEI’s HMS platform which does not support Google Mobile Services. It also comes with an improved Multi-Window Mode and a new eBook mode.

In the camera department, the HONOR 10X Lite houses a quad-camera setup. This includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor housed within the punch-hole on the display.

The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 22.5W SuperCharge. HONOR touts that the smartphone will be able to last up to 38 hours on 4G LTE connectivity with a single charge. SuperCharge will allow users to get fully charged in only 95 minutes.

Pricing & Availability

Source: HONOR

The HONOR 10X Lite will be available in three colours:  Midnight Black, Emerald Green, and Icelandic Frost. It is already available in Russia and other markets in Europe for €229.90 (MYR1118.93/USD$270.63). No news yet on when the phone will be making its way to Malaysia.

HONOR teamed up Wattpad to launch the Emerging Writers Program

Together with their new phone, HONOR also announced the Emerging Writers Program; an initiative to spur creativity among amateur and professional writers. In line with the brand’s vision of spurring self-expression and appealing to the younger generation, the Emerging Writers program looks to find up and coming writers and highlight the many features of HONOR’s latest smartphone in creating new experiences on screen and off. HONOR and Wattpad are planning to invite write across the globe to share their short stories about their dream and hope after this pandemic lock-down.

OPPO A73 Officially in Malaysia; Goes on Sale on 11.11

OPPO has officially launched its newest model OPPO A73 which will make its official debut exclusively on Shopee Malaysia. The sensually sleek design of the model is the latest entry into OPPO’s affordable A series which brings the company’s selfie and camera technologies to a more affordable price point.

The OPPO A73 has been designed with sleek curves to help with the ergonomics and grip of the phone. Coming in at only 152g and 7.5mm, the phone is one of the thinnest and lightest yet from OPPO’s A series. OPPO has also decided to add a touch of variety with a matte, leather-like finish for a more unique, premium finish. What’s more, the finish makes it fingerprint and scratch-resistant.

Source: OPPO

The guts of the OPPO A73 is an octa-core Snapdragon 662 processor capable of speeds of up to 2.5 GHz with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The phone will be launching with OPPO’s ColorOS 7.2 which runs on top of Android 10. It’s powered by a 4,105mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge promising a full charge in only 55 minutes. OPPO has also introduced safety features which include five independent thermistors to prevent the overheating while charging.

The OPPO A73 sports a 6.44-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,4000×1080 pixels. The larger screen size provides users with a more immersive experience when it comes to consuming media and even gaming. It also comes with an under screen fingerprint sensor for quick unlock in addition to the face unlock features which come baked in to ColorOS.

A.I. Beauty Enabled Cameras

The main camera on the OPPO A73 is a quad camera setup OPPO calls a 16MP Ultra Wide-Angle quad-cam system. It consists of a 16MP main camera, a 119 degree 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, and a 2MP retro camera. There are some optimized features which include filters and software enhancements to preserve skin tone. The cameras also come with OPPO’s now ubiquitous A.I. technology which it is calling A.I. Dazzle Color. This helps with advanced scene recognition and enhance captured pictures. For video recording, OPPO A73 come with a steady video feature to help stabilise your video recording for better quality with electronic image stabilization.

Source: OPPO

The front comes with a 16MP A.I. Beauty Beauty Camera to let you have the perfect selfie. Also, an ultra-sensitive f/2.0 aperture that offers you higher sensitivity and more clarity during low light conditions.

Pricing & Availability

Source: OPPO

The OPPO A73 will be available in three colours, Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver; priced at RM899 on the OPPO Official Online Store on Shopee and OPPO Official Website.

It will be available for pre-order from 3 to 10 November 2020. OPPO is offering free gift for the first 300 customers who purchase the OPPO A73. They will be entitled to a Weloop Neo Smartband worth RM389 and an OPPO Enco W11 that worth RM159. After this, the phone will be available for sale starting on 11 November, 2020 and will be available on the upcoming 11.11 sales.