Smartphones
The Huawei nova 2 Lite lands in Malaysia for RM799
Huawei has just announced the release of their affordable nova 2 lite phone that comes with a 5.99-inch HD+ fullview display and a decent array of hardware that includes a dual rear camera array for a very agreeable RM799. For the price of entry, the nova 2 lite has quite a lot going for it.…
Read MoreThe new Neffos N1 with rear dual-camera launched in Malaysia
Neffos Malaysia aims to take the market by storm as it launched their first dual-camera phone dubbed the N1 in Malaysia. Lead by their flagship N1, Neffos also highlighted their existing midrange C7 and the entry level C5A at the press conference. The Neffos N1 is their flagship offering with the best hardware that the…
Read MoreThe Cubot X18 Plus with a fullview display and dual camera can be yours for RM507
Everyone loves the satisfaction of acquiring a great bargain and the Cubot X18 Plus that’s on special now on Gearbest looks like an enticing proposition as it serves up a large 5.99-inch FHD+ display and a rear dual camera array with very solid workhorse specs for US$129.99 (about RM507). The Cubot X18 Plus normally retails…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S9 first look
It has been about a week since Samsung officially launched their Galaxy S9, the most powerful phone they have ever made at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. We had the pleasure of acquiring a production sample of their Galaxy S9 intended for Malaysia and took it for a quick whirl around the block. Ahead…
Read MoreHonor 9 lite launched in Malaysia at RM749
Honor’s latest midrange workhorse phone dubbed the honor 9 lite has just launched in Malaysia. What makes the honor 9 lite stand out is that the phone integrates a front and rear dual-camera 13-MP and 2-MP array, making it one of an elusive few quad camphones on the planet much like the earlier Huawei Nova…
Read MoreThe new Xperia XZ2 is Sony’s best looking phone ever
Sony Mobile is trying a different tack this time around with their latest Xperia XZ2 phone that debuted alongside its smaller sibling the XZ2 Compact at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. Rather than the flat, squared off top and bottom that was iconic of older Xperia designs, the new Xperia XZ2 has a more…
Read MoreAsus debuts Zenfone 5 at MWC2018
Asus made quite a splash at Mobile World Congress 2018 with the launch of three new additions to their smartphone line-up in the form of the premium and rather familiar looking ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 as well as the entry-level ZenFone Lite. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the new ZenFone…
Read MoreThe Nokia 8 Sirocco is HMD Global’s dream flagship phone
Nokia are certainly making waves at MWC2018 as they unveiled their pièce de résistance – the Nokia 8 Sirocco – the pinnacle of their upcoming line-up of phones for 2018. Compared to the earlier Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is slightly thinner and a bit shorter while still packing more screen real estate. Externally,…
Read MoreNeffos N1 and C7 phones showcased at MWC2018
While the limelight at Mobile World Congress 2018 is on a host of smartphone titans introducing their latest flagships, up-and-comer Neffos also took to the convention floor to showcase two of their latest phones, the Neffos N1 and C7. The Neffos N1 bears somewhat of a passing resemblance to a certain other dual-camera smartphone of…
Read MoreJuicy details of Galaxy S9 appear in official looking trailer before MWC2018 launch
A smartphone launch is a carefully choreographed affair that’s equal parts fashion show and product presentation with myriad parts of its unveiling timed carefully for maximum effect. Sometimes, some bits are out of sync and fire off a bit ahead of time which is where this official looking trailer for the Samsung Galaxy S9 comes…
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