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vivo Y33T Smartphone Preview : What You Need To Know!

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The new vivo Y33T smartphone is here, offering great features at an incredibly affordable price point!

Find out if the vivo Y33T is what you have been waiting for!

 

vivo Y33T Smartphone : What You Need To Know!

The new vivo Y33T is targeted at the youth, offering an all-rounder device with a fast processor, a sleek design and great photographic capabilities at a great price point.

Those are some of the most important characteristics many consumers are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.

6.58-inch Display

The vivo Y33T comes with a massive 6.58-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.

Its display panel has a 90 Hz refresh rate, and boasts a wide colour gamut of 96% NTSC.

High-Performance Mobile SoC

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is a mid-range mobile SoC, manufactured on the 6 nm process, offering

  • four high-performance Kryo 265 Gold (A75) cores running at up to 2.4 GHz,
  • four power-efficient Kryo 265 Silver (A55) cores running at up to 1.8 GHz, and
  • an Adreno GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics

It also features the vivo Multi-Turbo 5.0 software that intelligently optimises network connectivity, processor speed, and power usage to keep it running cool at optimal performance.

RAM + Storage

The vivo Y33T comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!

There’s also no need to worry about storage. Its fast UFS 2.1 internal flash memory has a capacity of 128 GB – enough for a multitude of games and apps.

And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card – up to 1 terabyte!

16 MP Selfie Camera

When it comes to photography, the vivo Y33T offers great selfie shots from its 16 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.

The front camera automatically focuses on your eye area, to ensure that you are always in focus; with software enhancements to deliver a natural portrait look.

You can also opt for Multi-Style Portrait to create portraits in a variety of distinct styles!

50 MP Triple-Camera System

In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, together with an 2 MP bokeh camera, and a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close as 4 cm).

The main camera supports Super Night Mode, combining multiple night shots into one photo with incredible clarity.

Large Fast Charging Battery

To power all that, the Y33T comes with a large 5,000 mAh battery, which gives you a full day of usage and then some!

On top of that, the Y33T also supports reverse charging, letting you recharge your other mobile devices!

 

vivo Y33T : Specifications

Specifications vivo Y33T
Display 6.58-inch Display
– 1080 x 2408 pixels
– 90 Hz refresh rate
– 96% NTSC colour gamut
OS Funtouch OS 12 (Android 12)
Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
CPU 4 x Kryo 265 Gold cores (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 265 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 (845 MHz)
Memory 8 GB LPDDR4X +
4 GB Extended RAM 2.0
Storage 128 GB UFS 2.1
External Storage microSD (up to 1 TB)
Front Camera 16 MP camera, f/2.0
Main Cameras 50 MP main camera, f/1.8
2 MP macro camera, f/2.4
2 MP depth camera, f/2.4
Connectivity Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side Mounted
Other Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope,
Light, Proximity, E-compass
GPS GPS, Beidou, Glonass,
Galileo, QZSS
NFC No
Battery 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging 18 watt wired charging
Supports reverse charging
Dimensions 76.08 mm wide
164.26 mm tall
8.0 mm thick
Weight 182 grams

 

vivo Y33T : Three Colour Options

The vivo Y33T is available in three colour options. From left to right, they are Mirror Black, Midday Dream, and Starry Gold!

Mirror Black features their latest double-layer coating technique, which intertwines black the elegant shade of black with a glossy sheen.

Midday Dream features an embossed AG texture with a frosted feel, and a liquid crystal coating that is fingerprint smear resistant.

Starry Gold features newly-upgraded fluorite glitter texture, with nano-grade gradient colour plating technology that creates a frosted golden surface with shiny lines.

Do let us know which you prefer!

 

vivo Y33T : Price, Availability + Deals!

The vivo Y33T has a launch price of only RM999 – approximately US$237 / £180 / A$310 / S$322.

For a limited time, every purchase will come with 1-year extended warranty worth RM159 from now until 17 April 2022!

If you like the vivo Y33T, make sure you grab it on the official vivo store!

 

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HUAWEI nova 9 SE : Why You Should Not Miss Its Pre-Order!

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Take a look at the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE smartphone, and find out why you should not miss its pre-order!

 

HUAWEI nova 9 SE : Why You Should Not Miss Its Pre-Order!

HUAWEI just launched the nova 9 SE – a phenomenal new mid-range smartphone with a 108MP camera!

Take a look at its key features, and find out why you should not miss its pre-order!

6.78-inch FullView Display

The HUAWEI nova 9 SE comes with a massive 6.78-inch FullView Display, with ultra-narrow bezels that are just 1.05 mm on each side!

This display has a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels, with a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 270 Hz touch sampling rate for a much smoother visual experience!

Sleek + Trendy Design!

The HUAWEI nova 9 SE features the Star Orbit Ring design with a 3D glass back, which is very slim at just 7.94 mm, and weighs only 191 grams.

HUAWEI is also offering it in a variety of nature-inspired colours – Crystal Blue, Pearl White and Midnight Black.

108 MP AI Quad-Camera System!

The HUAWEI nova 9 SE is targeted at those who enjoy photography, and features an upgraded AI-enhanced quad camera system that consists of :

  • a 108 MP High-Resolution Camera,
  • an 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera,
  • a 2 MP Depth Camera, and
  • a 2 macro camera

It is remarkable that such an affordable mid-range smartphone actually comes with a 108 MP high-resolution camera.

Not only can you capture super-high resolution 108 MP photos, it boasts a larger 1/1.52-inch sensor with Multi-Frame Fusion capability.

I cannot stress just how important that is – these technologies allow the nova 9 SE to deliver exceptional image quality even in low-light conditions.

And in super low-light conditions, it can even combine four pixels into one for shots that would not be possible on other smartphones.

16 MP Selfie Camera!

In the front, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE has a 16 MP wide-angle camera, offering the ability to capture more at high resolution.

This front camera supports 4-in-1 Pixel Binning technology that combines four pixels into one, for stunning selfies even in low-light conditions.

In addition, its Super Night Shot capability accurately recognises human faces, and optimises the background to give you well-balanced selfies at night.

Creative Blogging Features!

The HUAWEI nova 9 SE goes beyond just the camera hardware, and introduces two videography features to allow for greater creativity.

Its Continuous Front + Rear Recording capability lets you seamlessly switch between the front and rear cameras, while recording your video. You no longer have to stop recording to switch cameras, which may disrupt the recording process. It also saves you time and effort to stitch the videos together.

It also supports Dual-View Video Recording, letting you record from both the front and rear cameras at the same time. Best of all – you can continue to zoom in and out to wide-angle, for maximum creativity!

As you can see, these features not only allow you to create more unique videos, you can now literally insert yourself into, and be part of your videos!

66W SuperCharge!

The HUAWEI nova 9 SE comes with a large 4,000 mAh battery. But HUAWEI didn’t just stop there.

Its battery actually supports the 66W SuperCharge, the brand-new Low-Voltage Double Charging Pump, and Triple-Terminal Battery Charging technologies.

These battery technologies allow the nova 9 SE to charge up to 60% of its battery in just 15 minutes, with a full charge in just 36 minutes!

In case you are worried, its battery received the TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast Charge Certification, guaranteeing you a worry-free super-fast charging experience!

 

HUAWEI nova 9 SE : Specifications

Specifications HUAWEI nova 9 SE
Display 6.78-inch FullView Display
– 1080 x 2388 pixels, 387 ppi
– 90 Hz dynamic refresh rate
– 270 Hz touch sampling
OS EMUI 12
Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
CPU 4 x Kryo 265 Gold cores (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 265 Silver cores (1.9 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610
Memory +
Storage		 8 GB + 128 GB
External Storage microSDXC
Front Camera 16 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras 108 MP main camera, f/1.9
8 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
2 MP macro camera, f/2.4
2 MP depth camera, f/2.4
Connectivity Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side-Mounted
Other Sensors Gravity, Compass, Ambient Light
GPS GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, QZSS
NFC Yes
Battery 4,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging 66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge
Dimensions 75.5 mm wide
164.64 mm tall
7.94 mm thick
Weight 191 grams

 

HUAWEI nova 9 SE : Pre-Order Details!

You won’t believe how much the HUAWEI nova 9 SE costs – only RM1,099!

It is available for pre-order from 11 to 18 March 2022, in three colour options – Crystal Blue, Pearl White and Midnight Black.

You can pre-order your HUAWEI nova 9 SE at these online options in Malaysia :

You can also pre-order it at HUAWEI Experience Stores across Malaysia.

Every pre-order will come with these free gifts worth RM560 :

  • HUAWEI FreeLace worth RM379
  • HMS exclusive rewards worth RM181

 

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+, 695, 680, 480+ Details!

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Qualcomm just introduced FOUR new mobile SoCs – the Snapdragon 778G Plus, Snapdragon 695, Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 480 Plus!

Here is what you need to know about these new 5G and 4G mobile SoCs!

 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+, 695, 680, 480+ Mobile SoCs!

On 26 October 2021, Qualcomm Technologies introduced FOUR new mobile SoCs for the high-end, mid-range and entry-level tiers :

  • Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G,
  • Snapdragon 695 5G,
  • Snapdragon 680 4G, and
  • Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G

Here is what you need to know about these new 5G and 4G mobile SoCs!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G

This is basically the existing Snapdragon 778G, with slightly higher clock speeds for its Kryo 670 CPU and Adreno 642L GPU cores. Its prime Kryo 670 CPU core, for example, will at 2.5 GHz, instead of 2.4 GHz.

Everything else is the same – it comes with the X53 5G modem and the same Wi-Fi 6E connectivity – just rebranded as Qualcomm FastConnect 6700.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G is a new mobile SoC, featuring a Kryo 660 CPU that clocks at up to 2.2 GHz, with an Adreno 619 GPU.

Qualcomm says it will offer 15% better CPU performance and 30% faster graphics rendering, compared to the Snapdragon 690.

Otherwise, it comes with the same X51 5G modem and FastConnect 6200 Wi-Fi 6 connectivity as the Snapdragon 690.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is a 4G mobile SoC, built on the 6 nm process technology.

It features a Kryo 265 CPU that clocks at up to 2.4 GHz, and an Adreno 610 GPU. It also comes with the X11 LTE modem and FastConnect 6100 Wi-Fi connectivity, which supports up to 802.11ac.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus introduces 5G connectivity to the entry-level 4-series mobile platform for the first time.

It comes with a Kryo 460 CPU that clocks at up to 2.0 GHz, and the same Adreno 619 GPU as the Snapdragon 695 above.

It also comes with the same X51 5G modem and FastConnect 6200 Wi-Fi 6 connectivity as the Snapdragon 695, but with Bluetooth 5.1, instead of Bluetooth 5.2.

 

Snapdragon 778G+, 695, 680, 480+ : Availability

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus, Snapdragon 695, Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 480 Plus are expected to be available commercially in Q4 2021.

Several smartphone brands have expressed interest in using these new Snapdragon mobile SoCs in their upcoming smartphones, including HMD Global, HONOR, Motorola, OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi.

 

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T : New Entry-Level 48MP Smartphone!

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Xiaomi just introduced a new entry-level 48 MP smartphone – the Redmi 9T!

Take a look at the new Xiaomi Redmi 9T, and see if this is what you have been waiting for!

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : New Entry-Level 48MP Smartphone!

Xiaomi just introduced a new entry-level 48 MP smartphone – the Redmi 9T! This is the 4G little brother of their Redmi Note 9T. Confusing naming, indeed!

6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop Display

The Redmi 9T sports a large 6.53-inch Dot Drop display, with a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and is TUV Rheinland-certified for low blue light.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662

The Redmi 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 mobile platform, with 4G LTE and WiFi-AC connectivity.

It has an 8-core processor, with four high-speed Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores running at 2.0 GHz, and four low-power Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz.

It comes with the Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU, and the 3rd Generation Qualcomm AI Engine.

Memory + Storage Options

Xiaomi is offering two memory and storage options – 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

Five Cameras

In the front, the Xiaomi Redmi 9T has an 8 MP selfie camera, with a f/2.05 aperture. At the back, it has a quad-camera system that consists of :

  • a 48 MP main camera, with f/1.79 aperture and 4-in-1 Super Pixel capability
  • an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
  • a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
  • a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture

Power + Charging

Powering all that is a massive 6,000 mAh battery, which supports 18 watt fast charging. Oddly enough, it comes with a 22.5 watt charger in the box.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Specification Comparison

To help you differentiate between the Redmi 9T (4G) and the Redmi Note 9T (5G), here is their specification comparison.

Specifications Redmi 9T Redmi Note 9T
Display Size 6.53-inch IPS
Display Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 395 ppi
Display Brightness 400 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System MIUI 12 (based on Android 10)
Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Memory 4 GB / 6 GB
Storage Options 64 GB / 128 GB
External Storage microSD (Up to 512 GB)
Front Camera 8 MP camera (f/2.05) 13 MP camera (f/2.3)
Rear
Cameras		 48 MP wide (f/1.79)
8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
2 MP macro (f/2.4)
2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)		 48 MP wide (f/1.79)
2 MP macro (f/2.4)
2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
Connectivity 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB 2.0 Type C		 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB 2.0 Type C
GPS Support GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC No Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side-Mounted
IR Emitter Yes
Audio FM radio (with earphones)
Dual speakers (Hi-Res Audio certified)
3.5 mm audio jack
Battery 6,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Charging 18 watt wired
Width
Height
Thickness 		77.3 mm
162.3 mm
9.6 mm		 77.3 mm
161.2 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 198 g 199 g

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Price + Availability

Xiaomi will offer the Redmi 9T in four colour options – Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange and Ocean Green.

It will be available for purchase starting 15 January 2021, in two variants :

  • 4 GB + 64 GB : RM 599 (approximately US$148 / £109 / A$191 / S$196)
  • 6 GB + 128 GB : RM 699 (approximately US$173 / £128 / A$223 / S$229)

 

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realme 5i Preview : A Slightly Different realme 5!

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realme just launched their realme 5i smartphone, with 4 rear cameras and a large 5000 mAh battery.

Let’s take a closer look at the realme 5i, and find out what it offers!

 

realme 5i Preview : A Slightly Different realme 5!

Contrary to expectations, the realme 5i is not a cheaper version of the realme 5, but a slightly different variant.

In fact, it has the same price as the realme 5, just trading the high-resolution front camera for more memory. This is probably why realme gave it two different colour options.

Here is a summary of its key features :

  • It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, which is fabricated on the 11 nm process technology
  • It comes with 4 GB RAM – 1 GB more than the realme 5 at the same price point
  • It has a triple slot tray, which supports two nano SIM cards and a microSD card
  • It has an 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture – the realme 5 has a 13 MP front camera
  • Its rear quad-camera consists of a 12 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP portrait camera and a 2 MP macro camera
  • It comes with realme’s largest battery yet – a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery

 

realme 5i Specifications

In this table, we compare the realme 5i against the realme 5 at the same price point :

Specifications realme 5i realme 5
Display 6.5-inch LCD display
– 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)
– 480 nits max brightness
Protection Gorilla Glass Gorilla Glass 3+
Operating System Android P with ColorOS 6
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE
CPU 4 x Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610
RAM 4 GB LPDDR3 3 GB LPDDR3
Storage 64 GB GB eMMC 5.1 storage
microSD slot (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera 8 MP with f/2.0 lens 13 MP with f/2.0 lens
Rear Cameras 12 MP main camera (f/1.8)
8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.25)
2 MP portrait camera
2 MP macro camera
Connectivity 4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : micro-USB 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Rear-Mounted
Other Sensors Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
Battery 5,000 mAh
10 W wired charging
Dimensions 75.0 mm wide
164.4 mm tall
9.0 mm thick		 75.6 mm wide
164.4 mm tall
9.3 mm thick
Weight 195 g 198 g
Colour Options Aqua Blue / Forest Green Crystal Purple / Crystal Blue

 

realme 5i Price + Availability

The realme 5i will retail at the same price as the realme 5 3G model, in the Aqua Blue and Forest Green colour options :

  • Offline sale : 18 January 2020 onwards
  • Online sale : 28 January 2020 onwards

 

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realme 5 vs realme 5 Pro Comparison!

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The realme 5 and realme 5 Pro are quite different smartphones, and we will show you how different they are in this comparison!

 

The realme 5

Here is a summary of the realme 5’s key features :

  • It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, which is fabricated on the 11 nm process technology
  • It comes in two variants – 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
  • It has a triple slot tray, which supports two nano SIM cards and a microSD card
  • It has a 13 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
  • Its rear quad-camera consists of a 12 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP portrait camera and a 2 MP macro camera
  • It comes with realme’s largest battery yet – a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery

Recommended : The realme 5 Smartphone : Everything You Need To Know!

 

The realme 5 Pro

Here is a summary of the realme 5 Pro‘s key features :

  • It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, which is fabricated on the 10 nm process technology
  • It comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of fast UFS 2.1 storage
  • It has a triple slot tray, which supports two nano SIM cards and a microSD card
  • It has a 16 MP front camera with a Sony IMX471 sensor and a wide f/2.0 aperture
  • Its rear quad-camera consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP portrait camera and a 2 MP macro camera
  • It comes with a 4,035 mAh lithium-ion battery, with VOOC 3.0 20 watt fast charging capability

Recommended : The realme 5 Pro Smartphone : Everything You Need To Know!

 

realme 5 vs realme 5 Pro Comparison

To make it easy for you to compare the realme 5 and realme 5 Pro smartphones, we created this table of their key specifications :

Specifications Realme 5 Realme 5 Pro
Display 6.5-inch LCD display
– 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)
– 480 nits max brightness		 6.3-inch LCD display
– 1080 x 2340 pixels (~409 ppi)
– 450 nits max brightness
Protection Gorilla Glass 3+ NA
Operating System Android P with ColorOS 6
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE
CPU 4 x Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)		 2 x Kryo 360 Gold cores (2.3 GHz)
6 x Kryo 360 Silver cores (1.78 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 616
RAM 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR3 8 GB LPDDR4x
Storage 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1 storage
microSD slot (up to 256 GB)		 128 GB UFS 2.1 storage
microSD slot (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera 13 MP with f/2.0 lens 16 MP Sony IMX471 with f/2.0 lens
Rear Cameras 12 MP main camera (f/1.8)
8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.25)
2 MP portrait camera
2 MP macro camera		 48 MP Sony IMX586 main camera (f/1.79)
8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.25)
2 MP portrait camera
2 MP macro camera
Connectivity 4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : micro-USB 2.0		 4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Rear-Mounted
Other Sensors Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
Battery 5,000 mAh
10 W wired charging		 4,035 mAh
20 W VOOC 3.0 wired charging
Dimensions 75.6 mm wide
164.4 mm tall
9.3 mm thick		 74.2 mm wide
157.0 mm tall
8.9 mm thick
Weight 198 g 184 g
Colour Options Crystal Purple / Crystal Blue Sparkling Blue / Crystal Green

 

realme 5 vs realme 5 Pro Price Comparison

And here is a realme 5 and realme 5 Pro price comparison :

Country realme 5
(3 GB + 64 GB) 		realme 5
(4 GB + 128 GB) 		realme 5 Pro
(8 GB + 128 GB)
Malaysia RM 599 RM 799 RM 1,099
United States ~$143 ~$191 ~$263
United Kingdom ~£116 ~£155 ~£213
Australia ~A$212 ~A$283 ~A$389

The realme 5 will be made available for sale at the official realme 5 Lazada store, starting 10 AM on 17 October 2019.

The realme 5 Pro will be made available for sale in this realme 5 Pro Lazada page, starting 10 AM on 10 October 2019.

Incidentally, if you purchase a unit on 10 October 2019, you will receive a pair of Alan Walker’s Choice realme Buds Wireless Earphones!

 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 – Everything You Need To Know!

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Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 8, offering 48 MP photography at ridiculous price points!

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, including its key features, price and availability!

 

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Revealed!

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Lazada | Shopee) builds upon the Redmi Note 7 that was launched just 6.5 months ago, offering a faster and more efficient Snapdragon 665 mobile platform and expanded photographic capabilities.

Join Allen An, Xiaomi Country Manager of Malaysia and Singapore, for his presentation on what’s new!

Same Key Features

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Lazada | Shopee) retains many of the Redmi Note 7‘s key features :

  • a large 6.3-inch Dot Drop display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and 84% NTSC gamut
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection in both front and rear aspects
  • 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR4x memory and 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB storage options
  • 13 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
  • 48 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 camera
  • Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • 4,000 mAh lithium-ion battery

Faster + More Efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Lazada | Shopee) replaces the old 14 nm Snapdragon 660 AIE platform, with a new 11 nm Snapdragon 665 AIE platform.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 actually has a slightly slower CPU, but makes up for it with a much faster Adreno 610 GPU.

More importantly, it is built on the smaller 11 nm process technology, which reduces its power consumption and thermal output.

Expanded Photographic Capabilities

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 first introduced a 48 MP main camera built around the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, paired with a 5 MP depth sensor.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Lazada | Shopee) uses the same 48 MP Samsung GM1 camera, but pairs it with a 2 MP depth sensor instead while offering expanded photographic capabilities through two additional cameras :

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  • a new 8 MP wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture
  • a new 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 lens

The Redmi Note 8 Has Faster Charging… Well, Not Quite

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Lazada | Shopee) supports 18 watt fast charging. However, it only ships with a 10 watt fast charger.

If you wish to make full use of its faster charging capability, you will need to purchase a separate 18 watt fast charger.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 7 Comparison

Specifications Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Display 6.3-inch Dot Drop display
– 1080 x 2340 pixels (409 ppi)
– 84% NTSC, 1500:1 contrast ratio
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back)
IP Rating NA
Operating System Android 9 Pie
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPU 4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)		 4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.2 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 512
RAM 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR4x
Storage 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB storage
microSD hybrid slot (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Rear Cameras 48 MP Samsung GM1 camera with f/1.79 aperture
8 MP wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture
2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 lens
2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens		 48 MP Samsung GM1 camera with f/1.8 aperture
5 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens
Dual SIM Capability Dual SIM, dual active capable
Connectivity 4G : LTE Cat 13 UL, Cat 13 DL
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Rear-Mounted
Other Sensors Proximity, Ambient Light, Acceleratometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
NFC No
Battery 4,000 mAh lithium-ion battery
Charger 18 W fast charging (maximum)
10 W fast charger in box		 10 W fast charging (maximum)
10 W fast charger in box
Dimensions 75.3 mm wide
158.3 mm tall
8.35 mm thick		 75.21 mm wide
159.21 mm tall
8.1 mm thick
Weight 190 g 186 g

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Price + Availability

Like they did with the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi will offer three Redmi Note 8 models :

  • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage : RM 599 / ~US$ 143 / ~£117 / ~A$212
  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage : RM 799 / ~US$ 191 / ~£156 / ~A$282
  • 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage : RM 899 / ~US$ 214 / ~£176 / ~A$318

They will make the 4 GB + 64 GB model available for sale starting 12 October 2019, while the other two models will start selling on 18 October 2019.

There are three colour options – Space Black, Neptune Blue and Moonlight White.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pre-Order Deal

If you pre-order the 4 GB + 64 GB model from 8 to 11 October 2019, you will receive a FREE pair of Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic worth RM 99 / ~US$24 / ~£19 / ~A$35.

You can grab this pre-order offer here – Lazada | Shopee

 

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The realme 5 Smartphone : Everything You Need To Know!

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realme just launched the realme 5 smartphone, which they call a Quad Camera PowerHero. What do they mean? What’s really new?

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the latest realme mid-range smartphone!

 

The Official realme 5 Presentation

For a quick primer, here is the official product presentation by K.C. Har, Realme Malaysia Product Manager.

Here is a summary of the realme 5’s key features :

  • It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, which is fabricated on the 11 nm process technology
  • It comes in two variants – 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
  • It has a triple slot tray, which supports two nano SIM cards and a microSD card
  • It has a 13 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
  • Its rear quad-camera consists of a 12 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP portrait camera and a 2 MP macro camera
  • It comes with realme’s largest battery yet – a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery

Recommended : The realme 5 Pro Smartphone : Everything You Need To Know!

 

realme 5 Specifications

Specifications Realme 5
Display 6.5-inch LCD display
– 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)
– 480 nits max brightness
Protection Gorilla Glass 3+
Operating System Android P with ColorOS 6
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE
CPU 4 x Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610
RAM 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR3
Storage 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1 storage
microSD slot (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera 13 MP with f/2.0 lens
Rear Cameras 12 MP main camera (f/1.8)
8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.25)
2 MP portrait camera
2 MP macro camera
Connectivity 4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : micro-USB 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Rear-Mounted
Other Sensors Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
Battery 5,000 mAh
10 W wired charging
Dimensions 75.6 mm wide
164.4 mm tall
9.3 mm thick
Weight 198 g
Colour Options Crystal Purple / Crystal Blue

Recommended : realme 5 vs realme 5 Pro Comparison!

 

realme 5 Price + Availability In Malaysia

Here is the official price list for the realme 5 smartphone in Malaysia :

  • 3 GB + 64 GB : RM 599 / ~US$143 / ~£116 / ~A$212
  • 4 GB + 128 GB : RM 799 / ~US$191 / ~£155 / ~A$283

It will be made available for sale at the official realme 5 Lazada store, starting 10 AM on 17 October 2019.

 

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The Xiaomi Mi A3 – Everything You Need To Know!

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Xiaomi just launched the Mi A3 – their new best-in-class Android One smartphone. It promises to offer a big upgrade over last year’s Mi A2 smartphone.

Let’s take a look at what Xiaomi upgraded in the new Mi A3, and see how much has changed from the Mi A2!

 

The Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone

Let’s start with the official Xiaomi Mi A3 tech briefing by Allen An, Xiaomi Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE Platform

The Xiaomi Mi A3 (MY | US | UK | AU) uses a newer, upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 mobile platform. Despite its name, it actually has slightly slower CPU performance than the Mi A2‘s Snapdragon 660.

However, it boasts a faster Adreno 610 GPU, and is fabricated on the 11 nm process, which means it is smaller, runs cooler and is more power-efficient.

The Mi A3 also comes with UFS 2.1 flash storage, which is much faster than the eMMC 5.1 flash storage used in the Mi A2.

HD+ AMOLED Display

Xiaomi swapped out the Mi A2‘s Full HD+ IPS display, for a HD+ AMOLED display in the Mi A3.

It has a lower resolution, but offers a much better colour gamut of 102.7% NTSC, with a higher contrast ratio of 60,000:1.

Front Camera : 32 MP With Super Pixel

Xiaomi swapped out the Mi A2‘s 20 MP front camera with f/1.75 aperture and LED flash for a 32 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.

To ensure great low-light performance, this 32 MP front camera supports Super Pixel technology, which combines four pixels, creating a large 1.6 μm pseudo-pixel.

Triple Rear Cameras : Dual Cameras + Depth Sensor

The Mi A2 paired a 12 MP Sony IMX486 camera with a 20 MP Sony IMX376 low-light camera. Xiaomi took a different direction with the Mi A3.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 (MY | US | UK | AU) boasts a 48 MP main camera with a large ½” sensor size and bright f/1.79 aperture. It supports Super Pixel technology, so that takes care of low-light performance.

The main camera is paired with a 2 MP depth sensor, which does not take any photos. Its sole function is to obtain depth data so the Mi A3 can create accurate software bokeh effects.

The second camera is now an 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera, with f/2.2 aperture. This offers more creative photography options than the Mi A2.

The Audio Port + microSD Slot Returns!

Xiaomi also listen to pleas from their fans and reintroduced the 3.5 mm audio port, and the microSD slot. So you can now use your wired earphones, and add more storage!

34% More Battery Capacity!

The Mi A2 was criticised for its relatively small 3,000 mAh battery, which did not last long with the power-hungry Snapdragon 660 processor.

Xiaomi fixed that with a much larger 4,030 mAh battery in the Mi A3 (MY | US | UK | AU). Coupled with the more power-efficient Snapdragon 665 processor, it should deliver a much longer battery life.

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs. Xiaomi Mi A2

Here are the specifications of both smartphones compared!

SpecificationsXiaomi Mi A3Xiaomi Mi A2
Display6.088-inch IPS display
- 720 x 1560 pixels		5.99-inch IPS display
- 1080 x 2160 pixels (403 ppi)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
System PlatformQualcomm Snapdragon 665Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Processor4 x Kryo 260 Gold (2.0 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver (1.8 GHz)		4 x Kryo 260 Gold (2.2 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver (1.84 GHz)
Graphics ProcessorQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 512
Memory4 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage64 / 128 GB internal storage
microSD card slot		64 GB internal storage
No microSD card slot
Front Camera32 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
- 1080p @ 30 fps video		20 MP IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture
- single LED flash
- 1080p @ 30 fps video
Rear CameraTriple Lens Camera
- 48 MP Sony camera (f/1.79)
- 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2)
- 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
- Dual-tone LED flash
- 2160p @ 30 fps video		Dual Lens Camera
- 12 MP Sony IMX486 camera (f/1.75)
- 20 MP Sony IMX376 low-light camera (f/1.75)
- PDAF capability
- Dual-tone LED flash
- 2160p @ 30 fps video
ConnectivityWiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB-C		WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
RadioNoNo
GPSWith A-GPS, GLONASS, BeidouWith A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Infra-red EmitterYesYes
Fingerprint SensorYes, In-DisplayYes, Rear Mounted
Other SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient LightAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Battery4,030 mAh lithium-ion3,000 mAh lithium-ion
Dimensions71.85 mm wide
153.48 mm tall
8.475 mm thick		75.4 mm wide
158.7 mm tall
7.3 mm thick
Weight173.8 g166 g
Available ColoursMore than White, Not just Blue, Kind of GreyBlack, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 Colour Comparison

The Xiaomi Mi A3 (MY | US | UK | AU) comes in three colour options – More than White, Not just Blue and Kind of Grey.

SERIOUSLY. They are adopting the cutesy Google Pixel colour naming system.

Check out this colour comparison, and let us know which colour YOU prefer! 🙂

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 Price + Availability

Xiaomi is making it available in two models, at these price points starting 3 August 2019.

 

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