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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Streamlined for Productivity & Creativity

July 27, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series is getting much-needed housekeeping and streamlining with the introduction of the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Samsung has removed a lot of the confusion and mess that was present in the previous iterations of the Tab S series. Every variant from the base Galaxy Tab S9 to the Tab S9 Ultra has the same design ethos and features unifying the experience across the board.

The Tab S9 series is the first tablet to have an IP68 rating making it water and dust resistant. This also means that you will be able to use Samsung’s latest tablet come rain or shine. The tablet also comes with support for the S Pen. This time, you won’t need to worry about the orientation of the S Pen when attaching it to the back of the tablet to charge it. Samsung has made the charging mechanism for the S Pen orientation independent allowing you to charge it in any orientation. Samsung also announced a special Creator Edition S Pen which comes with better tactility and a wider tilt angle for drawing.

All the variants of the Tab S9 series come with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The base Tab S9 comes with a 11-inch display while the Tab S9+ comes with a 12.4-inch display and the Ultra tops the series out with a 14.6-inch display. The media experience of the Tab S series is rounded off with a quad-speaker setup that is professionally tuned by AKG. The speakers are 20% larger than the previous Tab S and also support Dolby Atmos.

The Galaxy Tab S9 series comes with all the software features we’ve come to expect when it comes to a large-screen experience with Samsung devices. Multiwindow gets an improvement with support for up to 3 simultaneous apps in an organised grid. DeX is also making a comeback on the Tab S9 series bringing a desktop experience to the tablet.

The Tab S9 series comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. This is complemented by up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. On the camera end of things, the front camera on the S9 and S9+ is a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera while the S9 Ultra comes with a dual 12-megapixel setup. On the back, the base S9 comes with a single 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor while the S9+ and the S9 Ultra come with a dual sensor setup with a 13-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Samsung is also partnering with apps to bring them exclusively to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Popular video editing app LumaFusion, note-taking app GoodNotes and CAD and design application ArcSite will be available exclusively on the Tab S9 series with special offers for users with the Tab S9.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Tab S9 series will be available in two colours – Graphite and Beige. In Malaysia, prices for the Galaxy Tab S9 series will start from MYR3,699 while it will retail internationally with prices starting at USD$999. Detailed pricing is in the table below.

Model	RRP
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G with keyboard(512GB)	RM7,149
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G with keyboard (256GB)	RM6,649
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with keyboard (512GB)	RM6,499
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with keyboard (256GB)	RM5,999
Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G with keyboard (512GB)	RM5,849
Galaxy Tab S9+ with keyboard (512GB)	RM5,199
Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G (256GB)	RM5,249
Galaxy Tab S9+ (256GB)	RM4,599
Galaxy Tab S9 5G with keyboard (256GB)	RM4,849
Galaxy Tab S9 with keyboard (256GB)	RM4,199
Galaxy Tab S9 5G (128GB)	RM4,349
Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB)	RM3,699

Preorders for the Tab S9 series start today and end on the 17 of August 2023. Preorders are entitled to a free double storage upgrade worth MYR600, 50% off the Book Cover Keyboard and a free 12-month subscription to Viu. If you buy from the Samsung Online Store you’ll be able to get an MYR100 e-voucher for your next purchase.

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The New Galaxy Z Flip5 Debuts with FlexWindow and a Gapless Hinge

July 26, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s foldable devices were one of the first devices to make it on the scene. This year, the company is working on refining the smartphone experience with new software enhancements and features as well as fine-tuning the design with meaningful updates. The new Galaxy Z Flip5 is leading the charge with an even bigger cover display – now known as the FlexWindow and a refined hinge.

The cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip5 has been supersized and replaced with a 3.4-inch display which covers the whole top cover of the smartphone. The new FlexWindow comes with a totally revamped experience with more functional widgets and a whole new user experience. Like its predecessors, the FlexWindow will still support features like using it for epic selfies with FlexCam and glancing notifications. Using gestures, you’ll be able to access features like Samsung Wallet to access IDs, boarding passes and payment cards as well as widgets from your favourite apps.

The second biggest change is the hinge that the Galaxy Z Flip5 uses. Samsung has reduced the number of moving parts in the new Flex hinge. This has not only reduced the thickness of the Flip5 by about 2mm but has also eliminated the gap on the smartphone when closed. Yes – there is no gap in the hinge when closed.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip5 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. This is complemented by up to 512GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. The Z Flip5 comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display is a Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.

The main camera of the Flip5 is a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide sensor and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. On the front, is a 10-megapixel selfie camera. The new foldable’s cameras come with Nightography which Samsung has been pushing with their flagship Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy A series. It also comes with auto-framing to help enhance the hands-free camera experience with Flex Mode.

This year’s Galaxy Z Flip5 will also be foregoing the BESPOKE edition we’ve come to expect from the Flip line up. Instead, Samsung is introducing the FlipSuit Case which allows you to customise your Flip5 without the hefty price of a new phone. All you have to do is pop on the case and use one of the NFC enabled plates and it will seamlessly synchronise your FlexWindow with the design of the case. Samsung informs us that there will be new designs and exclusive partnerships coming at a later date.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip5 will be available in Mint, Graphite, Lavender and Cream at launch. Additional colours like Yellow, Green, Gray and Blue are available exclusively on Samsung.com.

In Malaysia, the Flip5 will be retailing at MYR4,499 for the 256GB version and MYR4,999 for the 512GB version. Internationally, it will be available starting at USD$999.

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 start today and end on August 17 2023. Pre-orders will be entitled to a free double storage upgrade worth MYR500 and up to 40% off purchase-with-purchase on Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series. If you pre-order from the Samsung Online Store, you’ll be able to get an e-voucher worth up to MYR600 on your next purchase.

During the pre-order period, trade-ins of older devices will be entitled to an additional rebate of up to MYR600 under the Enhanced Trade-in Program.

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Z Fold5 Is Built for Productivity with a Slimmer S Pen & Slimmer Silhouette

July 26, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 is looking to further the company’s approach to larger display foldable devices. It keeps a lot of the best of the Z Fold lineup while improving where its predecessors lacked. The new Z Fold5 is 2.4mm slimmer when folded and has a sturdier hinge.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with Samsung’s new Flex Hinge. The new hinge comes with fewer moving parts and a slimmer, more seamless profile. It also helps prevent creasing on the display by keeping it in a waterdrop shape. The hinge is also sturdier and can fold at more angles than before allowing you to get more functionality from FlexMode. It’s also water resistant this year with an IPX8 rating.

The cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold5 is a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HD+ resolution. The main screen is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a QXGA resultion of 2176×1812 pixels. Both screens have a 120Hz refresh rate. The Z Fold5 cotninues to support the S Pen. In fact, Samsung has redesigned the S Pen for Fold and made it slimmer and sleeker. The new S Pen case also integrates the S Pen silo seamlessly without added bulk.

The Z Fold5 comes with the same camera setup as the Fold4. The main sensor is a 50-megapixel wide Dual Pixel sensor with Phase dectection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This is complemented with a 12-megapixel ultra wide sensor and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, on the cover display, there’s a 10-megapixel selfie camera while under the flexible display, there’s a 4-megapixel selfie camera.

Under the hood, the Fold5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. It comes complemented by 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. Powering all of this is a 4,400mAh battery wwith support for Fast Charging and fast wireless charging 2.0.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Fold5 will be available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black and Cream. Additional colours like Gray and Blue will be available exclusively from the Samsung Online Store.

In Malaysia, the Fold5 will be available in three configurations. The 256GB version of the smartphone will cost MYR6,799; the 512GB version will cost MYR7,299; while the 1TB version will cost MYR8,299. Internationally, prices will start at USD$1,799.

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 start today and end on August 17 2023 together with the Flip5, Tab S9 series and Watch6 series. Pre-orders will be entitled to a free double storage upgrade worth MYR500 and up to 40% off purchase-with-purchase on Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series. If you pre-order from the Samsung Online Store, you’ll be able to get an e-voucher worth up to MYR600 on your next purchase.

During the pre-order period, trade-ins of older devices will be entitled to an additional rebate of up to MYR600 under the Enhanced Trade-in Program.

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Nothing Phone (2) Drops on July 15 in Malaysia

July 10, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Nothing is on a roll when it comes to teasing their upcoming Phone (2). Nothing’s founder, Carl Pei, has been dropping teasers for the Phone (2) on Twitter for over a month. Just last week, the company revealed the Phone (2)’s design in an exclusive video with tech YouTuber, Marques Brownlee.

The new smartphone is rumoured to be coming with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a welcome upgrade from the mid-range processor that was used in the Phone (1). It doesn’t look like Nothing is changing much on the Phone (2) though when it comes to overall design. That said, in their video with Marques, it does look like the Glyph design has been updated. We won’t have to wait very long for confirmation of the leaks and specifications of the smartphone. The Nothing Phone (2) is geared for release on 11th July 2023 at 11 am (EST).

Screenshot 2023 07 10 at 11 42 17 Phone 2 launch Nothing event — Source: Nothing

However, in typical Nothing style, the company has announced that the Nothing Phone (2) will be available in select regions starting on July 13, 2023. Its big debut in Malaysia will be happening on July 15, 2023, at Crossover in Mid Valley Megamall at 11 am local time. You’ll be able to purchase the Nothing Phone (2) and the recently announced Ear (2) Black at the drop.

Nothing Phone 4 MKBHD ScreenCap — *Source: Youtube (Marques Brownlee)*

For the rest of the world, the details for the drops are tabulated below.

City/Country	Date & Time	Drop Location	Products Available
Malaysia	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+8)	CROSSOVER T-025, Third Floor (South Court), Mid Valley Megamall 759200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Singapore	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+8)	Chamber by Limited Edt 435, Orchard Road, Wisma Atria, #03-24 to 29, Singapore 238877	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Bangkok	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+7)	Carnival 428 Siam Square, Soi 7 Road, Pathom Wan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Jakarta	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+7)	INVINCIBLE Pacific Place Mall 4/f, #06A J1 Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53, Jakarta 12190, Indonesia	Ear (2) Black
Tokyo	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+9)	Kith Tokyo Kith Tokyo 宮下公園北1階・2階, 渋谷区神宮前 6-20-10, Tokyo	Ear (2) Black
Seoul	15, July 2023 11 a.m. (GMT+9)	KREAM Sangsy Showroom 50-1, Wausan-ro Mapo-gu, Seoul	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Hong Kong	15, July 2023 10 a.m. (GMT+8)	IFC MALL Podium 3, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong CANTON ROAD3 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong PACIFIC PLACE HOME STORE Level One, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
London	13, July 2023 4 p.m. (GMT+1)	Nothing Soho Store London 4 Peter St, London W1F 0AD	All Nothing products
New York	13, July 2023 4 p.m. (GMT -4)	Nothing Kiosk NYC 69 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014	All Nothing products
Berlin	15, July 2023 10 a.m. (GMT+2)	Cyberport Berlin Bikini, Budapester Str. 42-50, 10787 Berlin	Phone (2) Bundle
Paris	15, July 2023 10 a.m. (GMT+2)	LEGACY Concept Store 46, avenue George V / Le Fouquet’s Paris	Phone (2) Bundle
Milan	15, July 2023 10 a.m. (GMT+2)	WINDTRE Milano, VIA DANTE 3, 20121 Milano	Phone (2) Bundle
Madrid	15, July 2023 (GMT+2)	Fnac Callao Calle Preciados, 28, 28013 Madrid	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2)
Dublin	15, July 2023 9:30 a.m. (GMT+1)	Harvey Norman Tallaght, Corner Airton & Greenhills Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 E205	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2) White
Lisbon	15, July 2023 (GMT+1)	Fnac COLOMBO Lisbon, C.C Colombo, Av. Lusiada, Loja A103, 1500-392 Lisboa	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2)
Antwerp	20, July 2023 11:00 a.m. (GMT+2)	FNAC Antwerpen Grand Bazar Beddenstraat 22000, Antwerpen, Belgium	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2) Black
Brussels	20, July 2023 (GMT+2)	FNAC Brussel Nieuwstraat 123 1000, Brussel, Belgium	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2) Black
Helsinki	15, July 2023 (GMT+3)	Elisa Kulma, Aleksanterinkatu 19, Helsinki	Phone (2) Bundle Ear (2) Black
Rotterdam	20, July 2023 (GMT+2)	T-Mobile Lijnbaan 86, 3012 ER Rotterdam, Netherlands	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Stockholm	15, July 2023 (GMT+2)	Inet Sveavägen Sveavägen 31, 111 34, Stockholm	Phone (2) Ear (2) Black
Dubai	15, July 2023 5 p.m. (GMT+4)	SHARAF DG DUBAI MALL, Level 2 Electronics Zone Financial Center Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai	Phone (2) Bundle
Riyadh	15, July 2023 5 p.m. (GMT+3)	JARIR BOOKSTORE RIYAHD OLAYA, Olaya St Al Olaya Riyadh 12213, Saudi Arabia, شارع العليا، العليا، الرياض 12213	Phone (2) Bundle
Kuwait	15, July 2023 5 p.m. (GMT+3)	XCITE AVENUES MALL KUWAIT, The Avenues Mall, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Road, Al Kuwayt 13003, Kuwait	Phone (2) Bundle
Bangalore	15, July 2023 (GMT+5:30)	Lulu Mall Gopalapura, Binnipete, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560023

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OPPO Reno10 5G Series Comes to Malaysia Complete with Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System & SuperVOOC Charging

July 7, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

OPPO is showcasing their camera prowess in a new lineup of smartphones. The Reno series smartphones have already made a name for their camera technology especially when it comes to portrait photography. However, with the OPPO Reno10 series, OPPO is looking to take it a step further with the Reno10 by bringing even more camera features and closing the gap between the Reno10 Pro+ 5G and the regular Reno10.

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G Brings OPPO’s Ultra-Clear Portrait System to Life

OPPO is packing a punch with their flagship Reno10 Pro+ 5G. It’s not only got the camera setup to prove it, but it’s also coming with a flagship processor – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Complementing this processor is 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This combination promises to be quite the powerhouse when it comes to performance. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has been used in many powerhouse devices including one of the most popular gaming phones – the ROG Phone 6. With the optimizations that OPPO is bringing with their new Dynamic Computing Engine, the Reno10 Pro+ is looking to be their most powerful Reno smartphone yet.

The Reno10 Pro+ comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, multi-directional phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and optical image stabilization (OIS) as the main sensor. This is complemented by a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with an f/2.5 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom; and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Up front, you have a 32-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, gyro-EIS, and autofocus.

The smartphone’s display is a 6.74-inch AMOLED 3D curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 13.1 which is built on Android 13. The smartphone also comes with an under-display, optical fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyro- and proximity sensors. All of these are powered by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC charging.

Thinner, Lighter, and Power Packed – The Reno10 Pro 5G & Reno10 5G

The Reno series is completed by the Reno10 5G and Reno10 Pro 5G. These smartphones come with a 3D Curved screen. The former has the same setup as the Reno10 Pro+ while the latter comes with an OLED instead of AMOLED. The Reno10 Pro comes with the same resolution as the Pro+ while the Reno10 comes with a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. They also come with different processors, the Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor while the regular Reno10 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 process. On the Pro, the processor is complemented by 12GB of RAM while the Reno10 comes with 8GB of RAM. Both come with 256GB of internal storage.

05 The camera structure of Reno10 Pro 5G

On the camera front, the Reno 10 Pro 5G comes with the same 50-megapixel main sensor as the Pro+ while the main sensor of the Reno10 is a 64-megapixel sensor which lacks OIS. This is complemented by a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and a 2x optical zoom; and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor on both variants. The Reno10 comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC charging while the Pro comes with a smaller 4,700mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC charging.

Pricing & Availability

The Reno10 series is available for pre-order starting today from authorized retailers, MyOPPO Spaces, and the OPPO store. Details are per the table below.

Model	Memory	Price	Colour	Pre-order Freebies
OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G	12GB RAM + 256GB on board	RM3,499	Glossy Purple; Silvery Grey	Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM896 inclusive of: 1. OPPO Enco Air3 (worth RM249) 2. Free access to KLIA Plaza Premium Lounge (worth RM299) 3. Free 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM199) 4. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM149)
OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G	12GB RAM + 256GB on board	RM2,199	Glossy Purple; Silvery Grey	Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM506 inclusive of: 1. Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129) 2. OPPO Enco Buds2 (worth RM129) 3. Free 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM139) 4. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)
OPPO Reno10 5G	8GB RAM + 256GB on board	RM1,799	Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM238 inclusive of Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129)Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)	Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM238 inclusive of: 1. Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129) 2. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)

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ASUS Launches the ROG Phone 7 in Malaysia Priced from MYR 3,599!

May 12, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

ASUS launched their flagship smartphone, the ROG Phone 7 last month in April 2023. As promised, ASUS has brought the new flagship gaming smartphone into Malaysia. They are also available for purchase now as we speak; if you are interested, you can check out their roadshow happening now to the end of this weekend (14^th of May 2023) at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

To recap, the ROG Phone 7 comes in two variants, the regular vanilla ROG Phone 7, and one ROG Phone 7 Ultimate flavour. The vanilla ROG Phone 7 is still a powerful device packing Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform. You still get up to opt for up to 16GB in LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB in storage space if you do not mind spending a little bit more money.

Whichever ROG Phone 7 series device you pick, it comes with a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution at 165Hz refresh rate and up to 720Hz in sampling rate for a smooth and near instant input feel. The AMOLED display also offers the best-in-class viewing experience with up to 1,500 nits in brightness and ΔE<1 colour accuracy. For the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, you get an extra matrix display shooting visuals out of the back of the device (ROG Vision).

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate also has a trick up its sleeve over the regular ROG Phone 7. You not only get the latest AeroActive Cooler active cooling solution and attachment for your ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, but the cooler also activates a flap they call the AeroActive Portal that will increase an airflow channel to allow for better cooling. The result is up to 20% thermal efficiency from the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. That, alongside the Boron Nitride thermal compound, bigger vapor chamber,a graphite sheets on the CPU means that the CPU can be pushed to its limits for longer periods of time without compromising gaming performance.

Other updates on the series include better audio tuned by Dirac Virtuo, X Sense software, better AirTrigger, and new gesture controls including Gyroscope aiming. Within the new ROG Phone 7 devices are 10 motion controls with an X-axis liner motor for powerful and immersive haptic feedback like the one you get on your console controller. You can even adjust the haptic feedback for better response, or just all-around better feel for your controls.

Price and Availability

As mentioned, the ROG Phone 7 series is now available in Malaysia. You can get your vanilla variant of the ROG Phone 7 in either white or black colour options. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will be available 15^th of May 2023 onward in Malaysia. There is no colour option for this one, unfortunately, just white. The white does bring the ROG Vision out a little bit more though. The ROG Phone 7 will start at MYR 3,599 (12GB + 256GB) while the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate starts at MYR 4,999 and comes with the AeroActive Cooler 7 out-of-the-box. More information on the ROG Phone 7 series can be found on their website.

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Motorola Finally Has a Worthy International Flagship with the Motorola Edge+ (2023)

May 8, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

It’s been a while since we got excited about a Motorola smartphone. The company has been struggling to stay relevant outside its focus markets since Lenovo took the reigns from Google. That said, Motorola did turn some heads with the revival of their Razr brand. The foldable smartphone is poised to make a triumphant return later this year. In the meantime, Motorola has unveiled their new flagship, the Motorola Edge+ (2023). The new smartphone replaces the 2022 iteration with the same name with true flagship specifications and features.

Press Release Header image motorola edge — *Source: Motorola*

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform which brings flagship-class performance with more power efficiency. This is complemented by 8GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. On the display side, the smartphone comes with a virtually borderless 6.7-inch 1080×2400 pixel pOLED display. The display is treated with an anti-fingerprint coating and a velvet antiglare coating.

The Edge+ (2023) comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). It also has what Motorola calls “instant all-pixel focus” which it touts uses 32 times more pixels than conventional Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). This is complemented by a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with Macro Vision and a 12-megapixel telephoto portrait camera. Up in the front, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a massive 60-megapixel selfie camera with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cognitive Image Signal Processor.

The camera setup is capable of recording video at 8K resolution or in 4K with support for HDR10+. This promises deep, true-to-life colour when using the smartphone to shoot video. Motorola is also complementing the software with a suite of software features including Night Vision for better low light performance, Horizon Lock Stabilization which locks onto the horizon for better, clearer action shots, Autofocus tracking and Portrait mode even in videos.

Content creation and consumption take centre stage with the pOLED display and sound quality of the Motorola Edge+ (2023). The smartphone comes with Dolby Atmos certification for object-centred, immersive sound. Together with this, Motorola’s own Spatial Sound technology allows for better, more immersive playback when it comes to headphones and speakers.

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All of these features are powered by a 5,100mAh battery with a promise of 2-day battery life on a single charge. It also supports 68W TurboPower charging – Motorola’s take on QuickCharge. Motorola claims that this will deliver a day’s battery with only 9 minutes of charging. It also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W wireless power share.

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) will launch with the company’s take on Android 13. Motorola is also committing to 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of bi-monthly security updates.

Pricing & Availability

In the US, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) will be available starting on 25th May 2023. It will be priced at USD$799.99 (MYR3,549.79). It will be available for pre-order starting on May 19.

In Canada, it will be available for CAD$1,299.99 (MYR4,314.34) via Motorola.ca at the same time. Pre-orders also start on May 19.

No official availability has been announced by Lenovo for the smartphone in Malaysia or Singapore just yet.

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iQOO Z7 & Z7x Brings Affordable Performance for as Low as MYR999

April 12, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is bringing high performance to a more affordable price with their new iQOO Z7 and Z7x. The two new phones bring Qualcomm’s best mid-range processors to smartphones that cater for those who need powerful devices on a budget.

The iQOO Z7 spearheads the new lineup with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. Qualcomm’s processor strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency. The 6nm process allows Qualcomm the leeway to combine both performance and power efficiency cores with Qualcomm’s Kryo technology. iQOO combines this processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage to complete their affordable performance smartphone. The Z7x makes the package even more affordable with the Snapdragon 695 5G. On the Z7x, this is paired with a maximum of 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB of internal storage.

Both the iQOO Z7 and the iQOO Z7x come with a 6.64-inch LCD display with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut. The display also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate for faster, smoother visual performance. Together with this, the phones come with NFC support and dual stereo speakers. The Z7 also comes with a 3.5mm combo audio jack and an infrared blaster. Both also run on Android 13 with vivo’s Funtouch OS.

On the camera side of things, the Z7x comes with an 8-megapixel selfie camera while the Z7 comes with a 16-megapixel camera. The main camera setup is a dual sensor setup with a 64-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) on the iQOO Z7 while the Z7x comes with a 50-megapixel main camera. Both are complemented by a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The two smartphones come with large-capacity batteries. The iQOO Z7 has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W dual-cell FlashCharge while the Z7x comes with a larger 6,000mAh battery with support for 80W FlashCharge.

Pricing & Availability

The iQOO Z7 is available in its signature Matrix Blue colour while the Z7x is available in a slightly different Tropical Blue as its signature colour. Both are also in Metallic Black. Prices for the devices and available variants are as below. Purchases of the smartphones

Model	Variant	Price (MYR)	Free Gift Offer
iQOO Z7	12GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage	1,499	– 1-year extended warranty – 1-year screen crack protection – Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher
iQOO Z7	8GB RAM +128GB onboard storages	1,299	– 1-year extended warranty – 1-year screen crack protection – Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher
iQOO Z7x	8GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage	1,099	– 1-year extended warranty – 1-year screen crack protection – Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher
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HONOR Launches the Magic5 Series with Millisecond Falcon Capture technology for MYR 3,499 Onward

April 7, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Ever since HONOR has stepped out as an independent smartphone manufacturer, the brand has gone from strength to strength. They have successfully launched their own smartphones packing their own MagicOS based on Android with Google Play Store access for a couple of years now. While they have not been able to completely shake off their HUAWEI ties or association, they do make respectable smartphones that are rather appealing too.

Their latest addition to the stable is the Magic5 series announced in MWC 2023. You get to choose between vanilla model or a Pro variant in this series. They also launched a rather interesting foldable, the Magic Vs alongside the Magic5, but we are going to focus on the Magic5 series here.

HONOR Magic5 Pro

Screenshot 2023 04 07 135743 — Source: HONOR

The Magic5 Pro is built to be the true 2023 flagship for HONOR. They started out with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system on a chip (SoC), the fastest and most powerful processing chip for an Android smartphone to date. The octa-core chip is then paired to 12GB of RAM for good measure and to avoid bottlenecks in multitasking conditions. You get 512GB of storage too for good measure.

Part of the 512GB of storage holds the Android 13 based MagicOS 7.1 interface that shows on the large 6.82-inch display. The OLED panel offers 2,848 by 1,312 pixels, which is not quite QHD+, but more than Full HD+. It is a 10-bit display offering up to 1.07 billion colours and up to 1800nits in brightness though. It is also an LTPO panel that offers up to 120Hz in refresh rate for that extra smooth feel. The glass that protects the display also protects a 12-Megapixel front-facing camera supported by a 3-Megapixel depth sensor with up to 4K resolution video recording capabilities.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro’s party piece, the Falcon Triple Main Camera as HONOR puts it, is its main camera array at the back. Arranged in a familiar ‘halo’ design, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers three 50-Megapixel sensors at the back. One is obviously a regular 24mm wide-angle shooter, the other is an ultra-wide shooter, and the last one is a telephoto lens capable of 3.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. All of them offer optical image stabilisation (OIS) too if you are worried about your clammy hands. Of course, the camera array supports video recording at 4K resolution. They say also that the camera is faster than ever before, hence the name Falcon.

Keeping everything running for an entire day and possibly more is a 5,100mAh battery pack within the glass and aluminium constructed body. It supports HONOR’s 66W Supercharge technology which will still allow you to get going with a full charge in just about an hour’s time. If you prefer to just leave your device on the table to get it wirelessly charging, the device is capable of a 50W charge wirelessly.

HONOR Magic5

Screenshot 2023 04 07 135724 — Source: HONOR

The more premium Magic5 Pro may be appealing and can be recognised as the true flagship for HONOR. The vanilla is not too far behind though, in that case we think that the vanilla Magic5 is worth more than a look thanks to the value it offers. It is everything that is the Magic5 Pro with a few minor differences.

It packs the same SoC, for one. It also comes with the same amount of RAM. The storage is a little smaller though at 256GB. While the display is smaller at 6.73-inch, you still get an OLED panel that offers more than Full HD+ in resolution. You still get up to 120Hz in refresh rate and DCI-P3 colour gamut at up to 1600nits in brightness.

You lose one camera out in front. You also lose a little resolution the camera at only 12-Megapixel, but no matter, you still shoot videos at 4K resolution. Out the back is a more powerful main camera at 54-Megapixel. The ultra-wide camera remains the same at 50-Megapixel. The trade off is on the telephoto camera that offers 32-Megapixel and only up to 50x digital zoom.

It is still an Android 13 device offering MagicOS 7.1 interface though. Within the glass and aluminium construction is still a large 5,100mAh battery. It still charges at 66W but does not get wireless charging.

Price and Availability

HONOR Magic5 Pro Pre Order Starts — Source: HONOR

The HONOR Magic5 starts at MYR 3,499. You can get one in either Glacier Blue or Black colour. The vanilla HONOR Magic5 will go on sale starting 28^th of April 2023. There are no pre-order programmes for this one.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro does have a pre-order programme. You can now pre-order your HONOR Magic5 Pro up until the 13^th of April 2023. Shipping starts the day after that and you can pre-order your device from their own online stores, partner retailers, and even their official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Each pre-order entitles you to free gifts worth over MYR 1,200 while stocks last. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in Meadow Green and Black Colour options for MYR 4,299). For more information on HONOR’s Magic5 and Magic5 Pro, you can visit their website.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Series Brings Flagship Class Specifications to a More Affordable Price Point

April 6, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup has long been one of the most affordable smartphones available on the market. With the Redmi Note 11 series, the lineup took a step closer to bringing flagship-class specs with its 108-megapixel camera. This year, the series inches even closer with a 200-megapixel camera and high-performance display.

The new series comes with three entries – for now. Spearheading the lineup is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G which comes with a 200-megapixel camera and the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. The Note 12 Pro+ 5G also comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and runs on Android 12 with MIUI 14. On the entry-level side of things is the Redmi Note 12 without 5G which comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage and comes with a 50-megapixel camera. Sitting right in the middle of the lineup is the Redmi Note 12 5G which comes with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. It comes with a 48-megapixel camera and up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal space.

The hallmark of the new lineup is the 200-megapixel sensor which comes as the main sensor on the Pro+. This main sensor is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front of the Pro+ is a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Pro+ comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ Flow AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 900 nits peak brightness and Dolby Vision support. The Pro+ is also the only one in the lineup which comes with a dual-curved design making it more ergonomic.

The Redmi Note 12 5G’s 48-megapixel sensor is complemented by 8-megapixel ultrawide and 2-megapixel macro sensors. It comes with a 13-megapixel on the front. Display-wise it comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The 5G version of the Redmi Note 12 comes with a curved back.

The Redmi Note 12 without 5G comes in a completely flat form factor. It has the same camera setup complementing its 50-megapixel sensor and selfie camera as the Redmi Note 12 5G. Even the display is the same. The major differences here are its processor, the lack of 5G connectivity and the 50-megapixel sensor.

The smartphones are IP53 splash and dust resistance certified. Xiaomi has also opted to keep the 3.5mm combo jack and IR blaster. All versions come with side-mounted fingerprint sensors which are embedded into the power button. They also all come with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W Fast Charging. However, Pro+ ups the ante a little bit with 120W HyperCharge.

Pricing & Availability

The Redmi Note 12 series will be available for pre-order in Malaysia starting on April 6, 2023. During this pre-order, purchases will be entitled to a free Redmi Smart Band 2. The e-commerce exclusive Redmi Note 12 (6GB + 128GB) will be available at a discounted price of MYR659 during this period.

In-store sales begin from April 15 onwards. Purchases made from this date onwards will be entitled to free Redmi Buds 4 Lite while stocks last.

Purchases and Pre-orders can be made at authorised Xiaomi dealers and the Xiaomi storefronts on Shopee and Lazada.

The official pricing and variants available are listed below.

Model	Colours	Pricing (MYR)	Pre-order Offer	In-Store Offer
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G (8GB+256GB)	Midnight Black Polar White Sky Blue	RM 1,599	FREE Redmi Smart Band 2	FREE Redmi Buds 4 Lite
Redmi Note 12 5G (8GB+256GB)	Onyx Gray Forest Green Ice Blue	RM 1,099	FREE Redmi Smart Band 2	FREE Redmi Buds 4 Lite
Redmi Note 12 (8GB+128GB)	Onyx Gray Mint Green Ice Blue	RM 799	FREE Redmi Smart Band 2	FREE Redmi Buds 4 Lite
Redmi Note 12 (6GB+128GB) *e-Commerce exclusive	Onyx Gray Mint Green Ice Blue	RM 699	FREE Redmi Smart Band 2	Special Price: MYR659 FREE Redmi Buds 4 Lite

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