Malaysia Archives - Gizmochina

Oppo Reno 11 Series Detailed Specifications and Renders Leak

Simranpal Singh — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:24:09 +0000

There have been massive leaks about the Oppo Reno 11 Series Global in recent days. The launch date, design renders, and some specification details have already detailed the smartphone and its launch. Meanwhile, today’s leak (via Appuals) sheds light on the detailed specifications for the global variants. It is slated to launch in Malaysia soon, as the company confirmed via the landing page and even the pre-booking has started.

The smartphones, the Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro models will come with the ColorOS 14 OS. There will be 80W SuperVOOC Flash Charge support for the Reno 11 Pro and 67W SuperVOOC Flash Charge on the standard Oppo Reno 11. The smartphones are coming early next month. After their launch in Malaysia, the smartphones are set to launch in India and Europe. However, there are slight changes in the Chinese and global variants of the devices.

Oppo Reno 11 Specifications Detailed

The camera setup on both models is nothing short of impressive. Boasting a 32MP telephoto portrait camera coupled with primary cameras featuring Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), the Reno 11 Series is poised to deliver stunning visuals and unmatched photography experiences. Precisely, the Oppo Reno 11 will feature a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary lens, a 32MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera lens. Meanwhile, the Oppo Reno 11 Pro will come with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary lens, a 32MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Both smartphones feature a 32MP selfie camera.

The smartphones come with a large 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen, showcasing a 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo Reno 11 offers 1080 x 2412 pixels, and the Pro variant offers 1240 x 2772 pixels of resolution. Oppo Reno 11 Series ships with an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. The Oppo Reno 11 will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, while the Oppo Reno 11 Pro will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC.

The Oppo Reno 11 comes equipped with a 5000mAh powerhouse and a 67W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge in the battery department. Meanwhile, the Reno 11 Pro houses a 4600mAh battery with an even more impressive 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge.

The Oppo Reno 11 measures 162.4 x 74.3 x 7.99mm, weighing in at 182g, while the Reno 11 Pro is slightly sleeker at 162.4 x 74.1 x 7.66mm, weighing in at 181g. Connectivity features include dual Nano SIM slots, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, an IR blaster, and USB Type-C 2.0.

Oppo Reno 11 Renders

There are slight differences in comparison with the Chinese variant, including the camera layout, and an LED flash is missing on the global variant of the Oppo Reno 11 Pro.

Reno 11 Global (left) vs Reno 11 China (right)

Reno 11 Pro Global (left) vs Reno 11 Pro China (right)

Courtesy: Appuals

Other design elements remain the same for both the Oppo Reno 11 and Oppo Reno 11 Pro.

Xiaomi Resolves Xiaomi 13T series Pre-order Controversy in Malaysia within 24 hours

Leo Wong De Quan — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:53:12 +0000

The Xiaomi 13T series of premium smartphones officially launched globally last month and the lineup received high sales volumes in Malaysia during its pre-order period from 27 Sep to 6 Oct 2023.

Xiaomi 13T Series (Source: Xiaomi)

However, as pre-order customers in Malaysia started receiving their Xiaomi 13T orders yesterday, a lot of the buyers unboxed and noticed that the freebies of RM568 (120 USD) were not included in their Xiaomi 13T pre-order as advertised. This prompted an outrage controversy in the reviews complaining about the missing freebies for pre-order customers, and an uptick of return orders for Xiaomi Malaysia as Xiaomi 13T buyers were not given their freebies due to the misleading advertisement.

Pre-order Advertisement of Xiaomi 13T series with Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Smart Band 8 as free gift for pre-order customers.

Initially, Xiaomi Malaysia used the excuse that the stock of Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 8 had run out, thus the lack of free gifts in the pre-order packages, but after the commotion raised by Xiaomi 13T pre-order customers yesterday and today. Xiaomi Malaysia had decided to officially reimburse Xiaomi 13T customers who didn’t receive their Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 8 with coupons that allowed them to buy the gifts for free directly from their store.

After realising the error on their part, Xiaomi Malaysia managed to resolve the Xiaomi 13T series pre-order controversy within 24 hours. Malaysian buyers who have not received their free gifts can directly chat with their online customer service on Xiaomi Malaysia Local Store on Lazada or Shopee to redeem their free gifts coupon to purchase back the free gifts for free.

The Xiaomi 13T series officially goes on sale starting 7th October in Malaysia, and features a flagship triple camera setup that is in collaboration with camera giant Leica, alongside Xiaomi’s first 144Hz refresh rate OLED display in its smartphone lineup. The Xiaomi 13T series is also Xiaomi’s first flagships to be promised with 4 years of Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates.

Samsung Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s launched with improved Performance and Designs

Simranpal Singh — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:12:35 +0000

After multiple leaks and public certification, Samsung silently launched the Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s smartphones. Bundling new chipsets, improved design, and enhanced charging speeds, the smartphones are now launched in Malaysia. The smartphone will surely compete against the devices in the affordable market segment. Let’s dive into the specifications and feature details of both smartphones:

Must see: Samsung Galaxy A05s Appears On Google Play Console Certification

Samsung Galaxy A05 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A05 bundles a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with HD+ resolution. It is paired with the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and offers 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Interestingly, it does have a MicroSD card slot along with a dual-SIM tray.

It is coupled with a dual-rear camera sensor carrying a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s an 8MP front-facing sensor for selfies and video calling. The smartphone can record 1080p video at 60 frames per second. It houses a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging capability. Unfortunately, there’s no fingerprint sensor on Galaxy A05.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Specs

The smartphone features slightly better specifications than the Galaxy A05. It comes with a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display having Full HD+ resolution and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy A05s is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC coupling the same 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone offers a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro lens. While a 13MP sensor is present on the front for selfies.

Both have the same 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The Galaxy A05s is slated to receive updates for the next few years and it even houses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. In Connectivity, they both feature support for 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 2.0 Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphones will retail in three color options Black, Light Green, and Silver. Information about the pricing and availability is yet to go live.

Related:

(via)

The post Samsung Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s launched with improved Performance and Designs appeared first on Gizmochina.

Oppo Reno 10 series launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 1,799

Sean — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:48:37 +0000

The Oppo Reno 10 series has finally been released in Malaysia. The company unveiled the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+ models in the region, with the lineup including smartphones with high end and mid range grade specifications. So let’s have a look.

Oppo Reno 10 Series Specs & Pricing

The Chinese tech giant’s top model, the Reno 10 Pro+, features flagship grade hardware, which includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. This processor is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Reno 10 Pro+ houses a custom MariSilicon X NPU as well. On the front, the device sports a tall 6.74 inch AMOLED display that offers an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness.

The rear packs a 50 megapixel triple camera setup that offers ultra wide shots, OIS support, and up to 120x hybrid zoom. A 4,700mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports 100W fast charging. On the other hand, the Reno 10 Pro model sports a 6.7 inch OLED display that also offers 120Hz refresh rate. However, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and arrives with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This model will pack a 50 megapixel triple rear camera setup while the front has a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.

The device is powered by a smaller 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. Talking about the base model, the Reno 10 features a 6.7 inch 120Hz AMOLED display. A MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC powers this device that comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The rear packs a 64 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack with 67W fast charging support. The Reno 10 series starts RM 1,799 for the base model, while the Pro variant starts from RM 2,199. Lastly, the top end Pro Plus model will start from RM 3,499. Pre-orders are currently live with the company offering free gifts to early buyers.

2 Year Warranty Given to Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Buyers in Malaysia

Leo Wong De Quan — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 04:10:32 +0000

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have finally gone on sale in Malaysia across all Xiaomi online and offline retail stores nationwide. And the great cameras and performance that it has to offer, Xiaomi is also offering exclusive VIP aftersales services to Xiaomi 13 series buyers in the country, which includes an extended period of warranty, and a spare phone service.

Xiaomi 13 series

For starters, all Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro devices purchased in Malaysia will have a warranty period of twenty-four months from the date of the first purchase of the device, as opposed to the standard 1-year warranty, given by competing flagship smartphones from other brands such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Vivo X90 Pro.

Xiaomi Malaysia offers a one-time screen replacement for free to buyers of the Xiaomi 13 series if they decide to send in their faulty Xiaomi 13 within 6 months from their first purchase date. If your Xiaomi 13 or 13 Pro was damaged by causes not stated in the warranty, do not worry as your device is eligible for 1 out-of-warranty repair for free by Xiaomi Malaysia within 12 months after the first purchase date.

Hypothetically your Xiaomi 13 series smartphone was indeed sent for repair at the Xiaomi authorised service centre, the VIP aftersales service offered for Xiaomi 13 buyers means that Xiaomi will lend you a spare phone upon request as Xiaomi repairs your Xiaomi 13. This is particularly for people who only use one phone for their daily driver. And it must be noted that as per Xiaomi’s Spare Phone Lending Agreement, users will have to return the spare phone back to Xiaomi after the smartphone repairs have been done. It should be noted that the spare phone service is only offered to customers within 24 months after their first purchase date.

Lastly, Xiaomi offers a dedicated shortcut for Xiaomi 13 owners to cut the queue when contacting Xiaomi Customer Service in Malaysia on 1800-18-0112 ( Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm).

Xiaomi 13 Pro in White

The Xiaomi 13 series features Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship SoC and is Xiaomi’s first smartphones to feature a Leica-branded camera setup for better smartphone photography. The smartphone also has Google’s previously Pixel-exclusive Magic Eraser onboard, as part of its photo-editing suite. To know more about the Xiaomi 13, check out our review here.

RELATED:

(Source)

The post 2 Year Warranty Given to Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Buyers in Malaysia appeared first on Gizmochina.

Vivo V27e Launched with 120Hz AMOLED Display, Helio G99 & More

Sean — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:49:39 +0000

Vivo has just launched the V27 series of smartphones in the Indian market. However, the V27e model that was expected to be unveiled alongside the V27 and V27 Pro wasn’t announced during the launch livestream. But, this model was just released in Malaysia, so let’s have a look.

The Chinese smartphone maker has placed an emphasis on the design of this mid range smartphone. It features a rear panel that appears to have a unique design engraved onto the surface. While it isn’t a color shifting panel, the three color options with the feathery desogm are still quite attractive. The back also houses the Aura Light, which offers LED lighting as well. Meanwhile, the front sport a 6.62 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. On the rear, it features a triple camera setup that consists of a 64 megapixel primary sensor that supports OIS, 2 megapixel macro camera and another 2 megapixel depth sensor. The front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. The V27e is powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging.

Other notable features include, Android 13 OS based FuntouchOS 13, hybrid dual SIM tray, IP54 dust and splash resistance, and stereo speakers. The Vivo V27e is available in multiple color variants, namely Lavender Purple, Glory black and Lively Green options. The pricing for the 8GB + 256GFB configuration is 1,299 RM (roughly 290 US Dollars). The device is currently available for order in Malaysia with free gifts as well.

Xiaomi 13 Series Pricing Announced in Malaysia, Free TVs and Up to 512GB of Storage

Leo Wong De Quan — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:44:15 +0000

After the global launch of the Xiaomi 13 series at MWC Barcelona 2023, Xiaomi has also brought the Xiaomi 13 series to market in Malaysia. The pricing for Xiaomi 13 series in Malaysia is as follows:

Xiaomi 13 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM – RM3,499

Xiaomi 13 Pro 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM – RM4,599

Xiaomi 13 Pro 12GB RAM + 512GB ROM – RM4,999

The standard Xiaomi 13 will be available in 3 colours in the country: Flora Green, Black and White, the Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB will be available in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White, and the Xiaomi 13 Pro 512GB limited edition will be available in only Ceramic Black.

Xiaomi 13 series in Black, White, and Flora Green

It should be noted here that currently the Xiaomi 13 Pro 512GB can only be obtained via Xiaomi’s Limited Edition Pre-Order Package that charges RM5,999. The package includes the Xiaomi 13 Pro 512GB, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, and the Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10,000 mAh Pocket Edition Pro.

Pre-orders for the Xiaomi 13 series in Malaysia start from February 27 until March 7, and pre-order customers will be able to obtain several free gifts from the brand as part of the ongoing promotion.

Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

Customers who pre-order from any physical Xiaomi authorized stores in Malaysia will receive 2 years of service warranty, 6 months of Google’s Google One cloud subscription, and a free TV from Xiaomi. Xiaomi 13 buyers will receive a Mi TV P1 43” worth RM1,799 whereas Xiaomi 13 Pro buyers will receive a Xiaomi TV A2 58” worth RM2,799. The free TVs are given to buyers on a first-come-first-served basis.

The link to the physical pre-order is here: https://xiaomi13series.3ex.com.my/store.php

Meanwhile, customers who pre-order from online shopping platforms such as Lazada and Shopee will receive RM699 and RM799 e-vouchers for Xiaomi IoT products, for the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro buyers respectively.

RELATED:

(Source)

The post Xiaomi 13 Series Pricing Announced in Malaysia, Free TVs and Up to 512GB of Storage appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi 13 Series to Finally Launch in Malaysia on February 27

Sean — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:54:09 +0000

Xiaomi has just announced the official launch date for the Xiaomi 13 series in the Malaysian market. The company is planning on releasing its latest generation of flagship smartphones around the end of this month.

As per official notes, the 13 series launch in Malaysia will be set ahead of its global release. Furthermore, the premium handset lineup will also be releasing on 27th February 2023 in the Southeast Asian region, which is just a day after the brand begins its global live stream in MWC 2023 event in Barcelona. For those unaware, the series consists of Xiaomi 13 and the higher end Xiaomi 13 Pro, both of which feature the Leica branding on the camera.

Although, there are also rumors that the Chinese tech giant is planning on introducing the Xiaomi 13 Lite model as well during the major event in Barcelona. For those unaware, the 13 Lite model in question is believed to be a rebranded version of the Civi 2. Keep in mind that the brand has yet to officially confirm that they are working on such a budget friendly handset. But this model will likely miss out on a number of high end specifications and features that it more expensive siblings offer.

The Xiaomi 13 series will be officially launching globally on 26 February 2023 at 11PM (local time) and will be released in the Malaysian market on 27 February 2023 around 2PM. Unfortunately, the pricing for the device has yet to be announced, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

Apple Begins Hiring for Effort to Bring Retail Chain to Malaysia

Oğuz Çakır — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:18:53 +0000

Apple has been working to shift its iPhone production from China to other Asian countries. In addition to this, the company has begun to open official stores in these countries. Recently, Apple has begun hiring staff to bring its retail operations to Malaysia as it prepares to bring its chain of stores to Asia country first. Here are the details…

Apple expands into Malaysia with new retail store

Apple has started hiring to push its retail presence into Malaysia as it prepares to bring its chain of stores to the Asian country for the first time. The company recently posted job listings across Malaysia on its website seeking store managers, technical specialists, support staff, sales staff, and business and operations experts.

The listings suggest that the positions will be for Apple’s own retail stores, rather than long-running third-party reseller locations in Malaysia. The move will strengthen Apple’s presence in Southeast Asia, where it already has stores in Thailand and Singapore. The company also recently started advertising a job opening for its first location in India, which has been planned for several years.

The job listing did not say where in Malaysia the first store would be located, but Apple is likely to open in the country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Apple doesn’t report sales in individual countries, but the company generates more than $29 billion in revenue from its Asia-Pacific region. The company already operates an online store in Malaysia.

Apple started its retail chain nearly 22 years ago and now has more than 500 stores around the world. Mostly in the United States. The last international expansion took place in India a few weeks ago with news physical stores. The entry into Malaysia represents Apple’s ongoing efforts to expand its retail presence globally and increase its market share in the region.

RELATED:

(via)

The post Apple Begins Hiring for Effort to Bring Retail Chain to Malaysia appeared first on Gizmochina.

iQOO To Enter Malaysia in a Few Days

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:02:07 +0000

iQOO is well-known for its flagship killer smartphones. However, despite being over 3 and a half years old, the brand has its presence in only two markets, namely China and India.

But now, the sub-brand of Vivo is finally gearing up to debut in a new market. The new region is Malaysia.

iQOO 10 Pro (Review)

iQOO has set up Facebook and Instagram profiles for its Malaysian unit. The company is also teasing the launch of smartphones in the country.

GSMArena notes that the brand will enter the market this month, citing a reliable source. Unfortunately, the inaugural phones for the country are a mystery.

Going by the teasers, iQOO may release upper mid-range handsets like the iQOO number series. Because the company is teasing its BMW M Motorsport partnership. For the uninitiated, the brand is known for selling special edition iQOO number series phones as part of the aforementioned collaboration.

There’s a chance that iQOO may enter Malaysia with iQOO 9T (India), which is originally called iQOO 10 in China. We also cannot rule out the possibility of iQOO releasing a brand-new handset in the country as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 announcement is set for next week.

Anyway, it’s better for us to wait for the company to officially reveal the launch date as well as the devices. In the meantime, let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

The post iQOO To Enter Malaysia in a Few Days appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Launches 5 new Xiaomi Smart Home products for Malaysia and Philippines

Leo Wong De Quan — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:50:15 +0000

Besides launching the Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Philippines and Malaysia, Xiaomi also took the opportunity to reveal 5 new Xiaomi smart home IoT products in the two Southeast Asian countries as well.

Local pricing and the names of these smart home products are as follows:

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact – RM 459, PHP 4799 (~86 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 – RM 359, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder – RM 459, PHP 5199 (~93 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Fountain – RM 279, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L RM 359, PHP 2990 (~54 USD)

Source: Xiaomi

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact

The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact is the smallest air purifier in the company’s portfolio to date. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, the air purifier can trap 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns through 3-in-1 filtration, offering thorough purification and eliminating common indoor air pollutants effectively.

This smart home gadget also offers real-time air quality monitoring for enhanced purification with intuitive indoor air-quality data, portrayed through a four-color indicator light. In addition, you can adjust your purification settings with the control buttons or remotely via the Mi Home App when you’re away from home.

Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3

The Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 is a smart home doorbell equipped with a surveillance camera with 2K resolution and built-in high-powered infrared lights that can view a clear video in the dark. The camera is equipped with a 180-degree ultra-wide viewing angle, allowing for panoramic viewing of the entire front door step area.

Besides the camera, the smart doorbell also has an intercom for visitors, making it ideal for those living in apartments and condominiums. It’s interesting to know there’s even a rechargeable 5200mAh built-in battery that Xiaomi claims that the buyer only needs to recharge the doorbell as infrequent as only 3 times a year.

Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain

For those with pets at home, Xiaomi has decided to announce its own Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain. The Smart Pet Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain is a 24-hour automatic pet feeding and water dispensing machine. Both are also compatible with the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home app when you are away to monitor the food quantity and feeding time, as well as clean the fountain or replace the filter respectively.

Xiaomi has designed the Smart Pet Food Feeder to have a six-grid dispensing structure, flexible soft silicone food stirrer, and dispensing blades which have been tested to over 10,000 dispensing cycles. It can hold approximately 1.8 kg of dry food. Additionally, it also has a triple moisture-proof design ensuring that the food is fresh and safe.

On the other hand, the Smart Pet Fountain uses a circular water circuit to offer oxygenated moving water. With four-stage efficient deep filtering, it ensures healthy, tasty water for pets to drink. This includes fine particles, hair, and residual chlorine including Ca and Mg ions that cause kidney stones.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

If you don’t have pets, and instead want to feed yourself, don’t worry as Xiaomi has it covered as well with the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L.

With integration with the Mi Home app, you can now remotely control your air fryer with the app, which allows users to schedule a cooked meal up to 24 hours in advance. Included on this fryer is Google Assistant, which can be used to start, pause, or check the remaining cooking time, which is shown on the OLED display to let you check the time and temperature.

It can be set to anywhere between 40°C and 200°C, as well as offers more than 100 different Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L recipe ideas for quick meals every day. Besides roasting or frying meat, you can also use it to make yogurt fermentation or pet food dehydration.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Officially Launched in Malaysia and Philippines, Pre-Orders Open Until 26 August

Leo Wong De Quan — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:38:07 +0000

Last month, we saw the release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite Europe as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. And in August, the Xiaomi 12 Lite finally arrived on Asian shores, as Xiaomi announced that it has launched its gorgeous 2022 mid-range smartphone, the Xiaomi 12 Lite in 2 major countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Xiaomi 12 Lite launched in Malaysia and the Philippines

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in Malaysia for RM 1699 (379 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB storage option, and RM 1899 (424 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB storage option. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in the Philippines for ₱ 20999 (374 USD) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration, and ₱ 21999 (392 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB option.

Pre-orders for the Xiaomi 12 Lite for both countries start now and are open until August 26. In conjunction with the launch, Xiaomi has revealed several pre-order promotions that might interest buyers to consider the Xiaomi 12 Lite in both countries.

Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

For pre-orders in Malaysia, Xiaomi is offering an RM100 early bird discount for all storage variants, meaning that until August 26, buyers can get the Xiaomi 12 Lite for as low as RM 1599 (356 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and RM1799 (402 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB variant.

For Malaysian customers who pre-order online via the Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, they will receive a new pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earbuds along with their pre-ordered Xiaomi 12 Lite. For customers who pre-order via official Xiaomi physical retail stores in Malaysia, they will be eligible to receive RM 299 worth of Xiaomi merchandise, which includes the Mi Body Composition Scale 2, Xiaomi Shoulder Bag and Xiaomi Sports Water Bottle.

Source: Xiaomi Philippines

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, customers who have pre-ordered the Xiaomi 12 Lite before August 26 will receive premium Xiaomi gifts worth ₱ 3500 which include the Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, Xiaomi Ceramic Mug, Xiaomi T-shirt, Xiaomi Tyvek Bag, Xiaomi Nightlight and a Xiaomi paperback notebook and pen.

For the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G mid-range SoC that supports dual-band 5G. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box, and features a 4300mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and Dolby Atmos dual speakers.

The screen on the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a 6.55-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and support for AdaptiveSync, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 108 MP main lens, 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens, whereas the front camera is a 32 MP sensor.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite goes on pre-order from today until August 26 in Malaysia and the Philippines and is available in Lite Green, Lite Pink, and Black.

RELATED:

(Via)

The post Xiaomi 12 Lite Officially Launched in Malaysia and Philippines, Pre-Orders Open Until 26 August appeared first on Gizmochina.

POCO X3 GT confirmed to pack MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging

Jeet — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:24:36 +0000

POCO, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, has already confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event in India for POCO F3 GT on 23rd July. Just days after that, the company is set to launch another smartphone in the market — POCO X3 GT, on 28th July in Malaysia.

Ahead of the official launch, some details about the smartphone have surfaced online, along with the renders. The device was rumored to be the international version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G smartphone and the new information seems to confirm that.

The renders of the upcoming phone resemble the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G which is already available in the Chinese market. The company has also shared a new teaser poster, confirming that the smartphone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC, which offers 5G connectivity.

Further, it is being said that the handset will be made in three color options — Black, White, and Blue/Green. Two of these three models — Blue/Green and White will come with a textured back, similar to the Redmi Note 10 Pro in China.

As for the specifications, the device will likely come with a similar set of specs as the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. We are expecting a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ LCD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Under the hood, the device will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. In the memory configuration, we are expecting up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Coming to the optics part, the device will feature a triple-camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The POCO X3 GT is expected to come pre-installed with the Android 11 operating system with the company’s own MIUI 12.5 custom interface on top. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy A10s Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 is now rolling out

Jeet — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:07:21 +0000

Samsung has a budget smartphone lineup in the form of the Galaxy A-series and one of the cheapest devices in the series is Samsung Galaxy A10s. Now, the South Korean giant has started rolling out a new Android update for the smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy A10s is getting the Android 11 update. This is the second major update for the device which was launched with Android 9 out-of-the-box and received an Android 10 update in April last year.

Given the software update policy of Samsung, it’s likely that this Android 11 update is the last major operating system update for the Galaxy A10s smartphone. Samsung usually offers two years of a major software update with newer Android versions to its phones.

The new update comes with the A107FXXU8CUG1 build number and brings July 2021 Android security patch. Users in Malaysia and Vietnam have reported the update to be available on their devices. Other regions should be getting the update pretty soon, maybe within a couple of weeks.

It brings a refreshed UI design, improved stock apps such as Samsung Internet and Samsung Keyboard, one-time permissions, auto permissions reset, redesigned Device Care menu, the ability to remove GPS location data from images, easier access to smart home controls, more lock screen options, etc.

If you using Samsung Galaxy A10s in Malaysia or Vietnam, you can check for the latest software update manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install.

Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker with 6-hour battery life launched for RM 79 ($19)

Jeet — Thu, 20 May 2021 06:40:08 +0000

Realme seems to be on a launching spree. The company had launched several products last month at an event named “AIoT Grand Launch Season 3” and now the company held a similar event in Malaysia today named “AIoT Sports Launch,” introducing a few new products in the market, including Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker, Realme Watch 2 Pro, and Realme Buds Wireless 2.

The Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker, as the name indicates, is designed to ensure that it easily fits into the pocket of the users, making it easy to carry around. This new light and portable speaker is ideal for good sound quality in almost any situation, says the company.

The device is made of durable material, as per the company, but it is just a clear way to avoid saying plastic. It weighs 113 grams and comes with a wrist strap attached.

It packs 3W Dynamic Bass Boost Driver combined with a passive radiator. As per Realme, it offers rich and deep bass, even when the user is in an outdoor location. It is rated IPX5, making it water sprays and splash resistant.

The product supports stereo pairing and three equalizer presets, meaning two speakers can be connected together to offer a stereo music experience. The three preset equalizers include Bass, Dynamic, and Bright.

For connectivity, there’s Bluetooth 5.0 that has a transmission range of up to 10 meters. There’s also a Game Mode for syncing audio and video while playing games or watching movies. It can be connected to the smartphone using the Realme Link application.

As for the battery life, the company claims that it can offer six hours of continuous playback on a single charge. The device can be charged with a USB Type-C cable which is included in the box.

The Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker comes in two color options — Desert Grey and Classic Black. It is priced at RM 79 which roughly converts to $19 and will soon be available for purchase in Malaysia. The product could soon be launched in other regions also.

Realme Narzo 30 launched in Malaysia; features 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Helio G95 SoC, 6GB RAM, triple-rear cameras, and 30W Dart charging

Jeet — Tue, 18 May 2021 07:03:45 +0000

Earlier this year, Realme launched its new Narzo 30 series of smartphones which included two devices — Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro. Today, the company has finally launched the vanilla variant, dubbed Realme Narzo 30. As the name indicates, the phone sits between the two smartphones launched earlier this year.

It comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 SoC.

The phone comes packed with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. It has a microSD card slot with up to 256GB of internal storage. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor added security.

As for the camera configuration, the phone features a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome portrait, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the device has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, and NFC. The smartphone runs the Android 11 operating system with Realme UI 2.0 on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W Dart charging.

The Realme Narzo 30 comes in two color options — Racing Blue and Racing Silver. It is priced at RM 799 which is approximately $192 but the phone will be available at an offer price of RM 699 (approximately $169) for a limited period when the device goes on sale in Malaysia starting from 20th May.

Huawei Vision S smart TV series to launch in Malaysia on April 20

Sean — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:45:33 +0000

Earlier today (12th April 2021), Huawei announced that its latest Vision S smart TV series will be arriving in the Malaysian market. The new TV will be launching on 20th April 2021, with the country being the first region outside of China to receive the company’s first smart TV.

As per a TechNave report, the Chinese tech giant will be launching two size variants, including a 55 inch and a 65 inch model. One of the notable features of the upcoming smart TV is the inclusion of the webcam on top. This enabled the users to make video calls through Huawei MeeTime at 1080p resolution. Furthermore, the display is also a 4K panel with support for 120Hz high refresh rate as well.

For a more seamless experience, the company has also enabled users to utilize the OneHop feature that works with compatible Huawei smartphones. This means that one would be able to project the screen of your smartphone on to the smart TV. For audio, the new Vision S smart TV series features quad 10W speakers on the rear, while the device can also be paired with the Sound X speaker and WiFI AX3 router.

Unfortunately, while the consumer electronics maker has announced the arrival of the new smart TVs and their launch dates, it has yet to divulge any information regarding pricing and availability. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the upcoming launch.

Huawei MatePad 10.4 to launch in Malaysia on March 20 with refreshed specs

Sean — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:45:58 +0000

The Huawei MatePad 10.4 is arriving in Malaysia later this month. The company has just made announced that its tablet will be arriving with refreshed specs, over its predecessor that launched last year.

According to a Lowyat report, the updated iteration of the MatePad 10.4 is the successor to the one that launched back in May 2020. It is a refreshed variant since it still features a 10.4 inch IPS display with a 2000 x 1200px resolution. The newer version also arrives with an M Pencil stylus and sports a quad speaker system tuned by Harmon Kardon. For photography, the device sports an 8 megapixel sensor on the front and the back.

Under the hood, it houses 4GB of RAM and is powered by a large 7,250mAh battery pack. Arriving at the refreshed specs part, the MatePad 10.4 from the Chinese tech giant features the newer HiSilicon Kirin 820 SoC, which boasts slight improvements over the Kirin 810 processor, which was equipped in its predecessor. Furthermore, the new tablet will also arrive with support for Wi-Fi 6 and has its internal storage expanded to 128GB.

Talking about the availability, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 will be launching in Malaysia on the 20th of March 2021. Unfortunately, while the launch date has been revealed, the consumer electronics maker has yet to reveal the exact pricing details of the new tablet. Although, last year’s model carried a price tag of 1399 RM (roughly 340 US Dollars). So, we can expect the refreshed model to arrive at a similar price point.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite pre order starts on December 17 in Malaysia for RM199 ($49)

Sean — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:46:36 +0000

Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi Watch Lite, which is their most affordable smartwatch, that will be available for pre orders in Malaysia on 17th December 2020 for a price of just RM199 (roughly 49 US Dollars).

Despite carrying such an affordable price tag, the Mi Watch Lite from the Chinese tech giant arrives with built in GPS, a heart rate sensor and even sleep monitoring. Its battery can have the wearable last till a week and powers its 1.4 inch TFT LCD touch display that features a 320x320px resolution. Additional sensors include accelerometer, gyro, light sensor, e-compass, and barometer. Xiaomi is also offering up to 11 sports modes to its users that can track different types of physical activities.

The Mi Watch Lite also arrives with water resistance and is rated for 5ATM, which means it can be submerged up to 50 meters deep under water. In terms of design, the smartwatch features a single physical button and arrives with 5 different color variants, ranging from Black, Navy Blue, Pink, Olive and Ivory. Notably, the straps are also replaceable and can be swapped as well.

The official price of the Mi Watch Lite is actually RM249 (roughly 61 US Dollars) and it will be available for purchase from the company’s official Xiaomi online store, Lazada, and other authorized Mi Stores and retailers as well, starting from 20th December 2020. But for those interested, you can check out the one day only pre order promotional offer that is offering the affordable smartwatch from just RM199, via the Xiaomi online store or Lazada on 17th December 2020.

The post Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite pre order starts on December 17 in Malaysia for RM199 ($49) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Malaysians can get the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 for only RM49 ($12)

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:09:45 +0000

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition in early November exclusively for China. This version of the company’s latest flagship smartphone features a unique design inspired by one of the most anticipated video games of all time. Now, the brand has announced to bring this handset to Malaysia but with a big twist.

According to a Facebook post by Oneplus Malaysia (via Lowyat), the company will be selling 1,000 units of ‘OnePlus 12.12 Cyberpunk Mystery Box’ on Lazada on December 12 at 12 AM (local time). These boxes will be limited to one per customer and will only cost RM49 ($12).

Out of these 1000 boxes, 10 of them will include the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartphone. To mix up the chances of getting gifts, Onplus will also be placing 10 units of the following four products in one of these boxes.

OnePlus Buds White
OnePlus Warp Charge 65 Power Adapter
OnePlus Warp Type-C to Type-C Cable (150cm)
OnePlus Type-C Bullet Earphones

Therefore, customers who buy the OnePlus 12.12 Cyberpunk Mystery Box, will have a 1% chance of obtaining any of the above products, including the said smartphone.

But thankfully, all of these boxes will come with an RM50 ($12) OnePlus Lazada Store gift voucher. Hence, customers won’t be losing any money if and only if they have plans to buy any other OnePlus product before February 24, 2021, at 11:59 PM when this voucher will expire.

The post Malaysians can get the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 for only RM49 ($12) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi 34 inch Gaming Monitor launched in Malaysia, priced at 1,999 MYR ($478)

Sean — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:46:31 +0000

The 34 inch gaming monitor that Xiaomi had teased earlier this month, has finally launched in Malaysia. The monitor features a 144Hz refresh rate display for gaming and was originally launched back in July 2020 in China.

As we had previously estimated, the Xiaomi gaming monitor is priced under 2,000 MYR, with the official price tag being 1,999 MYR (roughly 478 US Dollars). The monitor is currently listed on the official Xiaomi Store on Lazada and is also available at all Mi Stores in Malaysia. It also offers a 3 year warranty but since its launch, the gaming monitor had already gone out of stock.

The Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34 inch features a WQHD resolution of 3440×1440px and has an aspect ratio of 21:9. Its high refresh rate of 144Hz is also paired with its low 4 ms response time. The display is a VA panel, which has a 1500R curvature and has a 121 percent sRBG wide color gamut. Its maximum brightness is 300 nites with a contrast ratio of 3000:1.

The display also supports AMD‘s FreeSync Premium technology to account for screen tearing or stuttering. For ports, it has two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DP 1.4 ports, and an audio jack as well. It supports Single window, left/right split window, and even picture in picture mode. The Xiaomi gaming monitor’s stand can also be tilted, have its height adjusted and also offers slight rotation adjustments as well.

The post Xiaomi 34 inch Gaming Monitor launched in Malaysia, priced at 1,999 MYR ($478) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” and Mi Portable Photo Printer launching in Malaysia on August 24

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:57:14 +0000

In July 2020, Xiaomi launched Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” for the European market. Similarly, in September 2019, the company crowdfunded Mi Portable Photo Printer in China. Now, these two products will be available for purchase in Malaysia on August 24.

Xiaomi Malaysia announced the availability of the above-mentioned two products in the country on its official Facebook page (via Soyacincau). The price for the same will be revealed on Monday whey they will go on sale.

Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”

This Xiaomi monitor, as the name suggests, features a 34-inch WQHD (3440 × 1440 pixels) LCD panel with 1500R curvature, 21:9 aspect ratio,144Hz refresh rate, 85% NTSC color gamut, 16.7 million colors (8-bit), 3000:1 contrast ratio, 4ms response time, 300 nits brightness, and AMD FreeSync Premium.

As for ports, it includes 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, and 1 x AC power in. Lastly, the monitor can be used with the included stand and can also be wall-mounted.

It costs €399 in Europe but will be mostly priced less than RM2,000 for Malaysia.

Mi Portable Photo Printer

This tiny pocketable printer resembling a power bank is capable of printing photos in 313 × 400 dpi resolution. It can hold up to 10 sheets at a time and takes about 45 seconds for a single print using ZINK (Zero Ink) technology.

The printer features Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with smartphones so that it can be managed via the MIJIA app. Last but not least, it can print a maximum of 20 photos on a full charge with its 500mAh battery, which charges via MicroUSB port.

As for price, the Xiaomi printer launched officially in China for 349 yuan ($50).

The post Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” and Mi Portable Photo Printer launching in Malaysia on August 24 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Realme C11 will be the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Helio G35

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:16:43 +0000

Realme to soon launch its next entry-level smartphone dubbed as Realme C11. It will be the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The handset will initially debut in Malaysia, followed by other regions.

Realme Malaysia official Facebook page has shared a teaser image with a text saying “World’s First Helio G35 – Play More Smoothly”. But the post description does not reveal the name of the device.

But the brand seems to have confirmed its name and design to Vocket and other Malaysian publications with a teaser image of the phone’s back. However, it is yet to announce the launch date.

Realme C11 first surfaced on the web with its model number RMX2185 on Indonesia’s TKDN certification portal. Soon, it cleared multiple certifications like Europe’s EEC, Malasia’s SIRIM, and Thailand’s NBTC, which also revealed its moniker.

1 of 2

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this phone except for the fact that it will be an entry-level smartphone powered by yet to be announced MediaTek Helio G35 with 4G connectivity.

Going by its predecessor Realme C3, we can expect it to feature either dual or triple camera setup, HD+ display, large battery, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Realme UI based on Android 10.

Anyway, we will know more about this handset in the coming days as the brand will surely tease its specs leading up to the day of the launch.

(Via)

The post Realme C11 will be the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Helio G35 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Mi TV to finally enter the Malaysian market later this year

Sean — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:34:07 +0000

Xiaomi has become a very successful brand in various markets, especially in the Southeast Asian region. Malaysia is one such market, where its smartphones were popular. However, the company never officially launched its Mi TV lineup, but now, the Chinese tech giant has announced that the product will soon be entering the market later this year.

Similar to its smartphones, the Xiaomi Mi TV lineup is generally considered an affordable value for money smart TV. Although, up until now, the only way to own a Mi TV in Malaysia was to import. Xiaomi had a few units on display on its official physical stores across the country but those were never available for purchase.

According to an interview, Xiaomi’s Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore, Nicholas Shi, revealed that the customers in Malaysia can expect the Mi TV series to arrive in the country later this year. Furthermore, the senior official also revealed that other Xiaomi IoT (Internet of Things) products will also be launched in the country soon, including Mi Watch, Mi Gaming Monitor, Mi Robot Vacuum Mop, and more.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch

Unfortunately, Nicholas refrained from revealing any specific launch date or time frame other than later in 2020. Similarly, it is also currently unknown which models of the Mi TV’s broad lineup will ship in Malaysia. The company recently launched 4 models in Indonesia, Mi TV 4 (55 inch and 43 inch) and Mi TV 4A (43inch and 32 inch). Thus, we can expect Xiaomi to launch models in line with these. More updates should arrive in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

(Via)

The post Xiaomi Mi TV to finally enter the Malaysian market later this year appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huawei to soon launch P40 Series, MatePad Pro, and Watch GT 2e in Malaysia

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:36:14 +0000

Huawei officially unveiled the P40 series and Huawei Watch GT 2e last week at an online-only event in Paris. Long before that in November 2019, the Chinese telecom giant also launched MatePad Pro, its flagship tablet in China, which they eventually brought to Europe in February 2020. Now, the company is set to bring all of the above-mentioned products to Malaysia very soon.

Huawei has been facing difficulties in selling its devices in the international markets after the US government added it to the entity list in May 2019. But still, the company has been trying hard to bring its innovation to other nations apart from its home country China.

The biggest hurdle for Huawei to sell devices running Android is that it no longer has access to Google Mobile Services. Thus, all of its new Android devices including smartphones and tablets are devoid of Google Play Store and other most-used necessary Google services. This makes the Huawei-made devices a tough sell in global markets.

Thus, to overcome this situation, the Chinese tech giant released HMS Core (Huawei Mobile Services), which comes pre-installed on new devices from the company including the Huawei P40 Series and Huawei MatePad Pro that are about to launch in Malaysia. On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT 2e, which is a sporty makeover of the original Huawei Watch GT 2 runs proprietary software.

1 of 2

The Malaysian launch, as well as the pricing of these Huawei devices, are unknown at the moment. However, the company is giving away a RM 30 discount voucher for simply subscribing to updates on these products on its official website. Ironically, this voucher cannot be used to buy any of the aforementioned products launching soon in the country.

For reference, we have listed the European pricing of the upcoming new Huawei gadgets along with their Malaysian Ringgit conversion rates.

Product	European Pricing	Converted Malaysian Pricing
Huawei P40 (8GB + 128GB)	€799	RM 3831
Huawei P40 Pro (8GB + 256GB)	€999	RM 4790
Huawei P40 Pro+ (8GB + 512GB)	€1399	RM 6708
Huawei MatePad Pro WiFi (6GB + 128GB)	€549	RM 2603
Huawei MatePad Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)	€649	RM 3078
Huawei MatePad Pro LTE (6GB + 128GB)	€599	RM 2841
Huawei MatePad Pro LTE (8GB + 256GB)	€699	RM 3315
Huawei Watch GT 2e	€199	RM 944

(Source, Via)

The post Huawei to soon launch P40 Series, MatePad Pro, and Watch GT 2e in Malaysia appeared first on Gizmochina.

OPPO Malaysia offers free Face Masks with select purchases

Sean — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:07:42 +0000

Oppo is but one of many companies affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The company had just recently announced to shut its offline stores and roadshow promotion of its Find X2 Pro 5G in Malaysia. Now, the company is offerings free face masks to promote the safety measures being undertaken in the country when you buy their products.

Oppo Malaysia offers 10 free face masks with purchases

As of today (27th March 2020), Oppo will offer a free face mask with every purchase of any Oppo product, including smartphones, Enco Free and Enco Q1. Up to 10 pieces of face masks will be bundled with the transaction. Notably, this is only applicable to the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s official online store. This is done to further promote cashless and contactless transactions to prevent possible infection.

This will continue till the end of March 2020 and it is currently unknown if Oppo decides to continue this promotion as the MCO (Movement Control Order) has also recently extended until 14th April 2020. According to the official announcement, the company has prepared about 1800 pieces of face masks to account for the lack of supply in the market right now. This arrives after the MCO’s order regarding the prevention of further spreading COVID-19.

For those unaware, China was hit with one of the worst viral outbreaks in history. The new strand of coronavirus is highly contagious and confirmed cases has been found in upwards of 170 countries already. So, the move is a very positive offer from Oppo, especially since face masks stocks have been in dire supplies during this period of crisis in many countries.

(Via)

The post OPPO Malaysia offers free Face Masks with select purchases appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Compact Projector powered by Android TV in Malaysia for RM 1,899 ($429)

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:41:40 +0000

At the Redmi Note 9S launch in Malaysia, Xiaomi also announced its Mi Smart Compact Projector for the market. It is priced at RM 1,899 ($429) and will be available to purchase from April 20 on Lazada, an e-commerce website owned by Alibaba Group.

Measuring and weighing at 150mm x 115mm in dimensions and 1.3Kgs respectively, the Mi Smart Compact Projector resembles a Bluetooth speaker than a projector. That is because it also comes with two built-in 5W speakers with a large integrated sound chamber and a long sound transducer. The speakers also support Dolby Audio and DTS HD decoding and use dual-track virtual surround sound stereo.

Talking about projection, the projector supports 1080p (FHD) resolution but is also capable of playing 4K content. It uses a four-channel LED RGB to project content with an average brightness of 500 ANSI Lumens. It covers up to 85% of NTSC colour gamut and also supports HDR content. It also features a high-sensitive camera for better auto-focus on startup to ensure clarity and sharpness. However, users can also opt for manual motorized focus if needed.

As for projection size, the Mi Smart Compact Projector has a throw ratio of 1.2:1 and can project to a recommendable screen size of 60-inches to 120-inches. However, the projection screen size can be actually adjusted between 40-inches and 200-inches. Further, the company claims a lifespan of 30,000 hours for the LEDs used in this projector.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector

1 of 4

The Xiaomi projector comes powered by an Amlogic T962-X processor paired with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB eMMC flash storage. It runs Android TV 9.0 Pie with Google Play Store to install all the essential apps. For connectivity, the projector features Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI port. Last but not least, the projector comes bundled with a minimalistic remote with a built-in mic for Google Assistant.

The Mi Smart Compact Projector by Xiaomi is also officially sold by Walmart in the US for the price tag of $599.

(Via)

The post Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Compact Projector powered by Android TV in Malaysia for RM 1,899 ($429) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Mi 10 passes SIRIM certification in Malaysia, Launches on 27th March

Sean — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:30:45 +0000

Xiaomi‘s latest flagship series, the Mi 10, is expected to launch by the end of this month. The smartphone initially launched first in its home country, China, but will see a global release on 27th March 2020. This is further cemented by a Mi device passing the SIRIM certification in Malaysia, indicating an imminent launch.

Enough waiting!

See you on March 27th!

Make sure you tune in to get all the details.#Mi10 #LightsCameraAction pic.twitter.com/8nNJ4Alyth

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 6, 2020

The launch event will occur on 27th March 2020 at 14:00 GMT+1 and will be live streamed to major social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The reason for online conferences is due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic. In the launch event, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be announced for the global market, with reports portraying that Malaysia will soon receive the new flagship series.

Recently, a Xiaomi device with a model number M2001J2G had passed Malaysia’s SIRIM certification. This is near the Mi 10 launch event and is very likely for the Mi 10 announcement in the country. According to the listing, the smartphone, which had just gotten certified, supports 5G (700MHz, 3500MHz and 3700MHz), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Wireless Power Transfer, and NFC.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

The features mentioned above are all found in the Mi 10 series and are a clear indicator of its upcoming launch. For those unaware, the latest flagship model from Xiaomi sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC. They feature a high 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display and feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage as well. One of the primary differences between the base and Pro variant is the 108 megapixel primary lens on the latter which also features a 10x hybrid zoom lens and telephoto lens. This makes the device share the same DxOMark score as Oppo Find X2 Pro, the highest scoring smartphone till date.

(Via)

The post Xiaomi Mi 10 passes SIRIM certification in Malaysia, Launches on 27th March appeared first on Gizmochina.

UPDATE: Despite official launch, getting the Mate 30 Pro in Malaysia is not a straightforward process

Airyl Jaszly — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:45:02 +0000

UPDATE: Mudah.my has come forward, removing all ad listings for the Huawei Mate 30 series on their website. On top of this, they are taking steps to improve the safety features on-board to improve the buying and selling experience. This will hopefully reduce the chances of consumers being scammed in the future.

The Huawei Mate 30 series has endured a torrid release. While Huawei unveiled the Mate 30 line in September at an event in Munich, it initially released the devices exclusively within China. Then, Huawei announced that it would sell both devices in Malaysia, which seemed like a big step forward for the company, but it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

Firstly, the Chinese company is only offering 4G variants of its handsets, there is no 5G option available. That’s not really much of a problem in Malaysia where 5G is barely present. You also cannot choose which SKU you would like either, with the registration form only giving the option of your preference between Black and Space Silver. The real problem comes in when you actually try to purchase the device.

The Huawei Mate 30 Referral Program

In a statement by Bill Liu, Country Director of Huawei Malaysia, customers can pre-order any Mate 30 series smartphone with a referral code from an owner of the Mate 30 Pro (from the Exclusive Ownership Program). According to Liu, this is part of Huawei’s plan for consumers to “connect with owners to understand the device”.

This may seem fine and dandy, but this process comes with several caveats that complicate matters. For starters, to actually get a referral code you need to have owned at least two Huawei Mate devices before this. Doing this doesn’t just give you the ability to pre-order the device, but it also grants you your own referral code that you can share with others.

Now, these hurdles are in place largely because the Mate 30 series is Huawei’s first flagship device to come with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)—the alternative to Google Mobile Services. That’s received its fair share of skepticism, so Huawei’s initial ownership program was targeted towards users who have owned two Huawei Mate devices in the past.

Thankfully, there’s incentive to go through the hassle. Customers who successfully pre-order the Mate 30 series under the referral program will be entitled to a Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger, Huawei PU Back Casing, and Huawei Care (1 year Extended warranty + 6 Month Screen Crack Protection). For those who successfully gain 5 pre-order referrals, they will get a free Huawei Watch GT.

There have been several Malaysian users who have managed to pre-order and even collect their own Huawei Mate 30s and Mate 30 Pros. According to them, the reception to the new referral program hasn’t been great, and the turnout is quite small. It seems like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro isn’t doing too hot in Malaysia, and it doesn’t help that Huawei Malaysia haven’t flaunted any sales numbers like they usually do.

This was to be expected though, the device is still a hard sell, even without all the complicated procedures in place. The lack of Google services is bad any user, though Huawei Malaysia is surprisingly hush on the matter. Many consumers are still oblivious as to whether Google apps are on the Mate 30 line or not. Huawei however have diverted focus over to different topics, choosing to heavily push the device’s camera capabilities instead.

Fake Huawei Mate 30 units abound

The limited availability has also led to another entirely different issue. Because Huawei is heavily marketing the Mate 30 Pro (billboard ads, fullpage newspaper ads) but actual units are hard to get, lots of fakes are going on sale in Malaysia via e-commerce sites like Lazada and Mudah.my.

These devices are priced way too low to be legitimate, but they manage to fool gullible consumers who don’t know any better. This problem is doubled due to Lazada and especially Mudah.my’s hands off approach to return policies, where sellers can set their own policies depending on how they see fit. I don’t need to explain how this can results in a cavalcade of potential problems.

Retail units are already available?

Thankfully it appears there’s a bit of a silver lining, though it does complicate the pre-order situation. It now appears that you might not need a special code to get the Mate 30 Pro at all. Malaysian smartphone retailer Mobile2Go currently has stocks available which you can buy right away. On top of that, they are throwing additional freebies for the flagship quad-camera device.

According to the retailer, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro on sale is the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant which retails for RM3,899. If you purchase it from them, they are giving away a case, a wireless charger, 10,000mAh power bank, a 10L backpack and a 3-in-1 premium gift box. The confusing part is that you need to contact them directly to secure a unit, but it’s otherwise completely legitimate.

While Mobile2Go were the first retailers to obtain legitimate local units of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, other big retailers like DirectD and InfoTech have also begun to receive ready stock. Pricing remains the same, with the Mate 30 going for RM2799 and the Mate 30 Pro retailing for RM3899. These don’t come with as many goodies, but they’re safer options than the random online seller and much more convenient than Huawei’s referrals.

We really hope Huawei does away with the cumbersome referral system and will simply allow consumers to purchase the Mate 30 line. If they’re worried about the reception the device will receive because it’s lacking Google services, then they need to be more transparent about it. As it stands, it seems like they’re deliberately hiding it from consumers, and it’s not a good look.

The post UPDATE: Despite official launch, getting the Mate 30 Pro in Malaysia is not a straightforward process appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series lands in Malaysia; pricing starts at RM599 ($143)

Jeet — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:47:37 +0000

A couple of months ago, in August, Redmi launched its Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones in its home country China. A few weeks ago, the Redmi Note 8 Pro was made available in Europe. Today, the company has launched the Redmi Note 8 series in Malaysia.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch and supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, coupled with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

In the camera department, the device features a triple-camera setup on the back which consists of Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.79 aperture along with an 8-megapixel sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. On its front, there’s a 13-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI beautification features.

The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 10 custom interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging through USB Type-C port.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with the same 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch offering Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 91.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, and Gorilla Glass 5 panels for protection.

Unlike the standard model, the Pro variant comes powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset which is touted to be a gaming-centric SoC. The device is offered with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB internal storage along with a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding storage.

Coming to the camera department, it’s the first smartphone from Xiaomi to feature a 64MP camera sensor. The quad camera setup on the device includes an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own MIUI 10 on top. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and comes with 18W fast charging support.

Pricing and Availability

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8:
- 3GB + 32GB: RM 599 (~$143)
- 4GB + 64GB: RM 799 (~$191)
- 4GB + 128GB: RM 899 (~$214)
- Colors: Space Black, Neptune Blue, Moonlight White

The company will start taking pre-order for the smartphone from today till 11th October. While the 4GB + 64GB will go on sale from 12th October, the other two models will be available for purchase from 18th October. Buyers will also get the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic free with the smartphone, which costs RM 99 (~$24).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro:
- 6GB + 64GB: RM 1,099 (~$262) / RM999 (~$238) (online exclusive)
- 6GB + 128GB: RM 1,199 (~$286)
- Colors: Ice Jade and Fritillaria White

Similar to the Redmi Note 8, the Pro variant will also be up for pre-order from 8th October till 11th October. Xiaomi has not revealed the availability dates but has confirmed that the buyers will get Black Shark Gaming Controller Left for free, which is worth RM 169 (~$40).

The post Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series lands in Malaysia; pricing starts at RM599 ($143) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Maxis and Huawei collaborate for the provisioning of 5G network in Malaysia

Airyl Jaszly — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:59:37 +0000

Malaysia’s Maxis and Huawei Technologies Malaysia have sealed an agreement for the provisioning of the 5G service network in Malaysia. The signing ceremony that took place at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya today, was witnessed by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. This marks an important milestone for Maxis and it is a commitment to launch 5G in Malaysia together with its long-term network partner, Huawei.

As part of the agreement Huawei will be supplying 4G/LTE and 5G radio equipment and services to Maxis. Besides having access to 5G technologies, Maxis will be able to modernise its existing LTE network to be 5G ready. The local telco provider will also be able to facilitate the faster rollout of 5G services when the spectrum is available.

The telco also added that Maxis will also gain access to insights, standards, products and solutions that would make 5G easier to deploy and operate and to introduce new use cases in Malaysia. Huawei will be putting together a team of experts to support Maxis on a series of technical training programmes for the 5G network.

According to Huawei, they have been working together with Maxis over 10 years and have supported the telco to become the undisputed network leader in the country. Maxis is the first telco to bring 4G to the market and they have continued to invest significantly in this area to maintain its 4G leadership in terms of speed, performance and experience.

In February, Maxis and Huawei had signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on full-fledged 5G trials. Maxis then started its first 5G live trials in the country and participated in the MCMC #5GMalaysia showcase in Putrajaya. If all goes according to plan, the commercial 5G spectrum will be ready in the second half of 2020.

(Source)

The post Maxis and Huawei collaborate for the provisioning of 5G network in Malaysia appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huawei Mate 30 series lands in Malaysia amid uncertainty over Google apps

Jeet — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:22:57 +0000

Huawei recently launched the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro flagship smartphones which are now available for purchase in its home market China. Today, the Chinese giant has launched the Mate 30 series smartphones in Malaysia.

The launch of the Mate 30 series devices outside China comes at a time when there’s uncertainty over access to Google apps and services through Huawei’s phones. It’s noteworthy that the Mate 30 series is the first from Huawei to come without access to Google’s services and apps after ban from the United States.

In Malaysia, both the smartphones come in two color options — Space Silver and Black. While the Mate 30 is priced at RM2,799, the Pro variant costs RM3,899. The company will soon reveal more details about its availability.

The company is also offering gifts worth RM1,115 with the purchase of the Mate 30 series in Malaysia, which includes a wireless in-car SuperCharge charger, a DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal, a back case, and Huawei Care with extended one year warranty and six months screen crack warranty.

The launch of the Huawei Mate 30 series in Malaysia is a major move from the Chinese giant. Till now, the phones were limited to the Chinese market only, making Malaysia the first international market to get the Mate 30 series smartphones.

The Mate 30 series’ international launch comes just a day after it was reported that the workaround for the Google apps and services is no longer working. The workaround, which relied on LZ Play app, has been shut down after reported about the security concerns started making rounds online.

Lack of Google apps and services has virtually no impact as long as the phones are limited to the Chinese market. However, access to Google’s service is crucial when the phone comes to the international markets. While the company is pushing developers to work for its own app store named App Gallery and is willing to spend around $1 billion, it remains to be seen how it turns out.

Coming to the specifications, the Huawei Mate 30 features a 6.62-inch Full-HD+ Rigid OLED FullView display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by the 5G-ready Kirin 990 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage. It runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10 OS and is powered by a 4,200 mAh battery.

As for the cameras, the primary camera on the Mate 30 is a 40-megapixel sensor with an aperture rating of f/1.8. This works along with a 16-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.2 and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with an aperture rating of f/2.4.

On the other hand, the Mate 30 Pro features a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ Flex OLED Horizon Display with a resolution of 1176 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.4:9. The device is powered by the same octa-core Kirin 990 SoC as the Mate 30 and is available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

It comes with a quad camera setup at the rear which consists of a 40-megapixel sensor, a 40-megapixel ultrawide lens, an 8-megapixel depth sensor and a 3D ToF sensors. The smartphone draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery with 27W wireless charging and 40W Huawei Super Charge technology.

The post Huawei Mate 30 series lands in Malaysia amid uncertainty over Google apps appeared first on Gizmochina.

Malaysia continues to support Huawei, plans to use Huawei for 5G equipment

Airyl Jaszly — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:42:15 +0000

After investigations on Huawei‘s alleged acts of cyberespionage, an authority chief from Malaysia claims that the country still has no qualms with Huawei providing equipment for their 5G network rollout. This takes place as Western countries continue to make accusations that Huawei’s equipment could bring about data leaks.

Malaysia has always sided with Huawei since the beginning of the entire US ban debacle. Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir claimed earlier this year that “Huawei’s research is far bigger than Malaysia’s capability. We will make use of their technology as much as possible,” he said, adding that Huawei had achieved tremendous advancement over American technology.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei launches Atlas 900, world’s fastest AI training cluster and reveals its computing strategy

Ms Nur Sulyna of the MCMC said “Everyone is racing into 5G technology. In Malaysia, everyone wants to know about its potential – how are we going to use it to ease traffic, to enhance security, in agriculture and health,” at a panel at the 33rd Asia-Pacific Roundtable, a regional conference hosted by Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies.

On security risks, said these are not just exclusive to Huawei technology but “any device that has Wi-Fi capability”. Do you share Malaysia’s views on the issue, or do you believe that the West is justified in taking the steps they have taken against Huawei? Tell us your thoughts and opinions down tn the comments section below.

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design retail packaging surfaces online

(Source)

The post Malaysia continues to support Huawei, plans to use Huawei for 5G equipment appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Mi 9T powered by SD730 SoC and 6GB RAM launched in Malaysia

Jeet — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:17:32 +0000

Xiaomi is launching the Redmi K20 smartphone outside the Chinese market as the Mi 9T. After launching the phone in Europe, the company has now today launched the same smartphone in Malaysia, as expected.

The Xiaomi Mi 9T features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that comes with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It comes integrated with the latest seventh-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM. The phone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB. It also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a triple camera setup on the back side, which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor, a 13 MP secondary sensor, and an 8 MP tertiary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 20 MP snapper with a pop-up mechanism for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 10 custom user interface. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei announces 7nm Kirin 810 octa-core processor with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI)

In Malaysia, the Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone is priced at RM1,199 (approximately $290) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs RM1,399, which roughly converts to $340.

The 64GB storage model will go on sale in Malaysia from 25th June through Lazada while the 128GB storage variant will be available for purchase in the country from 28th June through authorized Mi Stores.

Xiaomi has also revealed that the Mi 9T will be launched in the Philippines on June 24 and will be sold via Lazada. However, we’ll have to wait until the launch event to know its pricing. On the other hand, the company is all set to launch the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India next month but the exact launch date is not yet known.

(Source)

Up Next: Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun explains the meaning of the CC series and the idea behind the new series

The post Xiaomi Mi 9T powered by SD730 SoC and 6GB RAM launched in Malaysia appeared first on Gizmochina.

Apple plans to move more of their production out of China

Airyl Jaszly — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:50:55 +0000

Apple is contemplating on shifting between 15% and 30% of its manufacturing outside of China. According to Nikkei, the fruit company has been going around asking prominent players and key suppliers like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron for insight about opening a factory in another country.

The catalyst for the shift is the ongoing trade war between China and the US, which is expected to intensify at the end of this month with the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on devices including phones, laptops, and tablets. However, Apple reportedly wants to shift production regardless of whether the trade dispute gets resolved.

Editor’s Pick: Tech Throwback Thursday: We Revisit Nokia’s Crazy ‘Lipstick’ Phone

“A lower birthrate, higher labor costs and the risk of overly centralizing its production in one country. These adverse factors are not going anywhere,” said one executive with knowledge of the situation. “With or without the final round of the $300 billion tariff, Apple is following the big trend [to diversify production],” giving itself more flexibility, the person added.

Outside of China, Apple is almost undoubtedly spoilt for choice. We’ve got a couple of Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as Mexico and India. However, according to executives who are part of the talks, Apple has seemingly marked both India and Vietnam as potential favourites.

News of Apple’s plans come just weeks after Foxconn said that it has enough capacity outside China to make enough iPhones for the US market if required. It also follows the announcement from Google’s Nest division and Nintendo that their products will no longer be produced in China. Instead, production will be shifted to Thailand and Vietnam.

At this stage, Apple still hasn’t set a deadline for the big move, as it’s still waiting on its suppliers’ advise over which country would be most ideal for its shift. Sadly, the brand also failed to specify how many jobs in its China outlet would be affected by the 15% to 30% shift.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi and Meitu announce CC series of selfie-focused phones

(Source | Via)

The post Apple plans to move more of their production out of China appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi Mi 9T is all set to debut in the Asian market on June 20

Jeet — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 03:18:36 +0000

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 9T smartphone in Europe and now the device is all set to debut in the Asian market. Xiaomi Malaysia has confirmed that the Mi 9T will be launched in the country on 20th June.

The company has scheduled a launch event in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, which will be open to fans as well. With this, Malaysia will become the fourth market after France, Italy, and Spain to get the Mi 9T phone.

Soon after the Malaysian launch, we expect the smartphone to be available in other Asian countries as well. However, in India, the smartphone is set to get launched next month with their original names — Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.

The company was expected to launch the Mi 9T Pro smartphone — a re-branded model of the Redmi K20 Pro. However, the launch didn’t happen as it was speculated. There’s a possibility that the company could unveil the Mi 9T Pro at the Malaysia launch event.

For the initiated, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is the re-branded version of the Redmi K20 smartphone launched last month in China. As for the pricing, the Mi 9T starts at €299 (original price is €329) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version and €369 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi Android Q beta testing roadmap for 11 Xiaomi phones confirmed

The Xoaomi Mi 9T is the company’s first smartphone to feature a pop-up selfie camera. It comes with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP sensor while the back panel houses a triple camera setup which includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera. The camera app has a bunch of modes including night mode and 960fps slow-motion recording.

The smartphone runs Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10, which is based on Android Pie operating system, along with features such as Game Turbo. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

(Source)

Up Next: Purported Xiaomi Mi CC9e selfie phone’s specs leaked; Could it be the 3C approved M1904F3BC/T smartphone?

The post Xiaomi Mi 9T is all set to debut in the Asian market on June 20 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Malaysian Prime Minister claims continued support for Huawei

Airyl Jaszly — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:50:19 +0000

Huawei may be in a bad spot at the moment, but they’ve still got supporters. Prime Minister Tun Mahathir has recently stated that Malaysia will try to make use of Huawei’s technologies as much as possible. The remark was made during a dialogue session at The Nikkei Future of Asia Conference in Tokyo earlier last week.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition vs Huawei P30 Pro: Which One Is Better

According to the PM, this is due to the fact that big tech companies such as Huawei have research capabilities that are way bigger than the whole Malaysia combined. As for security risk, this is what he has to say:

“Yes, there may be some spying (and whatnot) but what is there to spy in Malaysia? We are an open book. Everybody knows, if any country wants to invade Malaysia, they can walk through, and we will not resist. Because it is a waste of time.”- Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir.

In general, this is a huge sign of confidence that the Malaysian government has for Huawei. All in all, it looks like Huawei’s status in Malaysia still remain intact regardless of the ban that the United States government has imposed on the company.

Just earlier this week, Huawei’s membership in important technologies groups such as SD Association, Bluetooth SIG, Wi-Fi Alliance, and JEDEC has also been reinstated. Things certainly have looked much better for Huawei right now just as the company filed a court motion to have the ban to be declared unconstitutional.

UP NEXT: Huawei Maimang 8 poster reveals specifications; all set to launch on June 5

(Source)

The post Malaysian Prime Minister claims continued support for Huawei appeared first on Gizmochina.

Realme 3 Pro surfacing in Malaysia on May 14

Simranpal Singh — Wed, 01 May 2019 16:05:25 +0000

Realme 3 Pro was launched in India last month with mid-level specifications. In a bid to expand its availability, the company is launching the Realme 3 Pro in Malaysia on May 14. Realme will unveil the new device in Malaysia at a local launch event. The pricing and availability details are still unknown.

Realme 3 Pro is aimed to compete with the Redmi Note 7 Pro, as it carries similar specs and caters the same market segment. The device sells for the same price of Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, and we expect the same regime to continue in Malaysia.

In India, the 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage sells for INR 13,999 (RM830), while the bigger – 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage is available for INR 16999 (RM1010). As a reminder, the Realme 3 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch on the top. Its display comes with an 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass that is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla 5. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-Core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. Users can choose between two storage configuration of 4GB+64GB or 6GB+128GB.

Read More: Realme 3 Pro Review: The Best Budget Phone Ever?

The device sports a dual rear camera module consisting of 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors, and a huge 25MP front camera is present for selfies. It ships with a 4045 mAh battery along with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0. It is available in Carbon Grey, Nitro Blue, and Lightning Purple gradient colour. In connectivity, it comes with GPS, WiFi and microUSB. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6.0.

(source)

The post Realme 3 Pro surfacing in Malaysia on May 14 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro arrives in Malaysia from RM2699 (~$661)

Simranpal Singh — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:42:17 +0000

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro surfaced in Malaysia featuring an advanced camera, high-end specs, and premium design. The Huawei P30 is available in 8GB RAM+128GB storage variant for RM2699 (~$661). Whereas, its elder sibling, Huawei P30 Pro is available in two different storage versions: 8GB RAM+ 256 GB storage for RM3,799 ($931) and 8GB RAM + 512GB storage version for RM4,399 ($1,078).

Interested users can pre-order P30 series via its online store, and shipments will commence from April 6. Huawei P30, P30 Pro is available in three different color options of Breathing Crystal, Aurora, and Black. Besides the new P30 series, Huawei also unveiled Huawei Watch GT as well as the Huawei Matebook 13 in Malaysia. The Matebook is available with Intel i5 processor for RM 3999 (~$980) whereas the version running Intel i7 processor will cost RM4399 (~$1078).

Huawei P30 & P30 Pro Specs

Additionally, Huawei P30 and P30 Pro carry high-end specs, intuitive UI and elegant design. Both are powered with a Kirin 980 octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, in-screen fingerprint sensor and Android 9 Pie based EMUI 9.1.

Huawei P30 Pro features a 6.47-inch Full HD+ curved OLED display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, while the P30 hosts a 6.1-inch non-curved display.

The P30 Pro has four camera sensors on the back panel – a 20MP f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens, a 40MP f/1.6 wide-angle lens, an 8MP f/3.4 5X telephoto, and a ToF depth-sensing camera. For selfies, it comes with a 32MP sensor with AI HDR+. On the other hand, a triple rear camera sensor is present on P30, missing out on ToF sensor.

“Last year, the Huawei P20 series started a revolution in static photos and managed to retain the number one spot on the DxOMark leaderboard for a year. Today, the Huawei P30 series will play a vital role in changing consumer’s expectations towards smartphone photography,” says Matthew Ng, deputy country manager, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Malaysia.

Read More: Huawei P30 Pro vs Google Pixel 3 XL vs Sony Xperia 1: Specs comparison

Huawei P30 with 6GB RAM+128GB internal storage and P30 Pro with 8GB+128GB won’t be coming to Malaysia, confirms Luke AU, GTM director, Consumer Business Group. Users can head to Huawei Malaysia’s official website to pre-order it before April 6.

(via)

The post Huawei P30 and P30 Pro arrives in Malaysia from RM2699 (~$661) appeared first on Gizmochina.

E-Waste Level Rising Up Rapidly in Asia

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:44:48 +0000

A study carried out by the United Nations University in Japan has revealed that the amount of e-waste in the Eastern and SouthEastern parts of Asia has increased by 63% between 2010 and 2015. The waste currently sitting at 12.3 million tonnes has Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Chinese Mainland as major waste generators.

The huge surge in e-waste has been attributed to the rapid rate at which the middle class in countries like China is growing. People can now afford to buy more electronics and easily replace faulty ones or outdated ones. It has also become cheaper and easier to import products.

According to the research, some countries don’t have e-waste laws or don’t enforce them. It is also not unusual to see people uneducated about proper disposal of electronic wastes and those who are educated find it difficult to do so since recycling locations are far and few.

It is not all that bad though as countries like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are doing well when it comes to e-waste management. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and China have created laws related to e-waste disposal recently and should get better as public awareness increases.

(Source, Image Source)

The post E-Waste Level Rising Up Rapidly in Asia appeared first on Gizmochina.

Malaysia Archives - Gizmochina

Oppo Reno 11 Series Detailed Specifications and Renders Leak

Oppo Reno 11 Specifications Detailed

Oppo Reno 11 Renders

Xiaomi Resolves Xiaomi 13T series Pre-order Controversy in Malaysia within 24 hours

Samsung Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s launched with improved Performance and Designs

Samsung Galaxy A05 Specs

Samsung Galaxy A05s Specs

Oppo Reno 10 series launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 1,799

Oppo Reno 10 Series Specs & Pricing

2 Year Warranty Given to Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Buyers in Malaysia

Vivo V27e Launched with 120Hz AMOLED Display, Helio G99 & More

Xiaomi 13 Series Pricing Announced in Malaysia, Free TVs and Up to 512GB of Storage

Xiaomi 13 Series to Finally Launch in Malaysia on February 27

Apple Begins Hiring for Effort to Bring Retail Chain to Malaysia

Apple expands into Malaysia with new retail store

iQOO To Enter Malaysia in a Few Days

RELATED:

Xiaomi Launches 5 new Xiaomi Smart Home products for Malaysia and Philippines

Xiaomi 12 Lite Officially Launched in Malaysia and Philippines, Pre-Orders Open Until 26 August

POCO X3 GT confirmed to pack MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy A10s Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 is now rolling out

Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker with 6-hour battery life launched for RM 79 ($19)

Realme Narzo 30 launched in Malaysia; features 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Helio G95 SoC, 6GB RAM, triple-rear cameras, and 30W Dart charging

Huawei Vision S smart TV series to launch in Malaysia on April 20

Huawei MatePad 10.4 to launch in Malaysia on March 20 with refreshed specs

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite pre order starts on December 17 in Malaysia for RM199 ($49)

Editor’s Pick: Vivo Y30 Standard Edition with Helio P35, 5,000mAh battery and 13MP dual cameras launched in China

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Snapdragon version scores lower than Exynos variant in DxOMark test

Malaysians can get the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 for only RM49 ($12)

UP NEXT: OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition goes for sale on Giztop

Xiaomi 34 inch Gaming Monitor launched in Malaysia, priced at 1,999 MYR ($478)

Editor’s Pick: Moto G9 with 6.5-inch display, 48MP triple cameras, Snapdragon 662 and 5,000mAh battery launched for Rs. 11,499 (~$153)

UP NEXT: Russia is reportedly ready to work with Huawei for 5G infrastructure development

Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” and Mi Portable Photo Printer launching in Malaysia on August 24

Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”

Mi Portable Photo Printer

UP NEXT: Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Oven launched, priced at 1,499 Yuan ($216)

Realme C11 will be the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Helio G35

UP NEXT: Realme CEO reveals the Realme C2 Android 10 schedule and other details

Xiaomi Mi TV to finally enter the Malaysian market later this year

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Sweeping Robot G1, an affordable cleaning device

UP NEXT: Xiaomi launched the Gentle Breeze Air Conditioner: An energy efficient AC for 2199 Yuan ($310)

Huawei to soon launch P40 Series, MatePad Pro, and Watch GT 2e in Malaysia

Product

European Pricing

Converted Malaysian Pricing

UP NEXT: Huawei P40 features US-made Parts despite being Blacklisted

OPPO Malaysia offers free Face Masks with select purchases

Editor’s Pick: Huawei P40 Pro Plus launched with 10x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital Zoom & World’s Fastest Wireless Charging

UP NEXT: Grab upto 60% discounts on Blackview smartphones at ongoing Grand Shopping Carnival under AliExpress 328 Anniversary sale

Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Compact Projector powered by Android TV in Malaysia for RM 1,899 ($429)

Editor’s Pick: Best Android TV Boxes that you should look this year!

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 9S launched for the Global Market; starts at $249

Xiaomi Mi 10 passes SIRIM certification in Malaysia, Launches on 27th March

Editor’s Pick: Apple reportedly cancels March 31 launch event because of coronavirus

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mijia LED Smart Bulb (Bluetooth Mesh Version) is now available on Giztop for Just $5.99

UPDATE: Despite official launch, getting the Mate 30 Pro in Malaysia is not a straightforward process

The Huawei Mate 30 Referral Program

EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t trust HR, they have no honesty”: Huawei team member writes in an Open letter

Fake Huawei Mate 30 units abound

Retail units are already available?

UP NEXT: Commerce Department will soon allow US companies to restore relations with Huawei

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series lands in Malaysia; pricing starts at RM599 ($143)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

EDITOR’S PICK: South Korea’s capital Seoul city will expand its free Wi-Fi network service to 100% by 2022

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Pricing and Availability

UP NEXT: New leak reveals Honor V30 series camera specifications and pricing

Maxis and Huawei collaborate for the provisioning of 5G network in Malaysia

EDITOR’S PICK: US offers data localization alternatives to India, pressures to avoid Huawei

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 30 series lands in Malaysia amid uncertainty over Google apps

Huawei Mate 30 series lands in Malaysia amid uncertainty over Google apps

UP NEXT: Microsoft’s Surface Neo Dual-Screen Laptop and Surface Neo Dual-Screen Phone announced

UP NEXT: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 launched; brings new 15-inch size with Ryzen Surface Edition processor

Malaysia continues to support Huawei, plans to use Huawei for 5G equipment

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design retail packaging surfaces online

Xiaomi Mi 9T powered by SD730 SoC and 6GB RAM launched in Malaysia

Up Next: Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun explains the meaning of the CC series and the idea behind the new series

Apple plans to move more of their production out of China