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  • Huawei P8 coming to Malaysia after early June 2015

    Huawei P8 coming to Malaysia after early June 2015

    Huawei Malaysia recently sent out the invites for the upcoming Huawei P8 smartphone launch for the South Pacific region. Set for after early June 2015, this includes Malaysia so we should see Huawei's latest flagship smartphone here sometime in June 2015 or afterwards. Features for the Huawei P8 include it's new world's first RGBW camera sensor which allows for better low-light performance and light painting. The camera also comes with optical image stabilization. Other new features include an improved Director's mode and much more but the main tech specs include the latest 64-bit 2.0GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor and Android 5.0 with EMUI 3.1. Maintaining the same thin profile, the P8 goes for a rounded metal frame with chamfered edges and multi-layer back. So far there are no specific Malaysia pricing details yet but the standard version is priced at €499 (RM1975) while the premium version with 64GB storage goes for €599 (RM2371). Check out the full tech specs and features list below:

    • 64-bit 2.0GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor
    • 3GB RAM
    • 16GB storage
    • 5.2-inch display (full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution)
    • 13MP rear camera (OIS, RGBW sensor, DSLR-level Image Signal Processor, F2.0, dual color temperature flash) + 8MP front camera
    • supports dual SIM 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1+LE, WiFi b/g/n
    • features wind-suppression anti-noise mic, dual antenna design
    • 2680 mAh battery
    • 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4mm | 144g
    • Android 5.0 Lollipop + EMUI 3.1 
  • Huawei P8 officially announced featuring world's first 13MP RGBW rear camera with OIS

    Huawei P8 officially announced featuring world's first 13MP RGBW rear camera with OIS

    Huawei has officially announced their latest flagship smartphone with the Huawei P8 tonight featuring a 6.4mm thin full-metal unibody frame that looks a bit like the Apple iPhone 6 but innovates with finer chamfered edges and a new 4 colour camera that does not stick out. Powered by the latest 64-bit 2.0GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor and Android 5.0 with EMUI 3.1 it comes in titanium grey and mystic champagne. The other most stand-out feature is it's 13MP RGBW rear camera which according to them is a world's first and comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a DSLR-level Image Signal Processor. This will help the P8 work better and faster under low-light conditions. A dual tone LED flash evens out the skin tones while an 8MP front camera ensures that the selfie crowd are satisfied. The standard version will be priced at €499 (RM1975) and the premium version with 64GB storage for €599 (RM2371). Check out the full tech specs and features list below:

    • 64-bit 2.0GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor
    • 3GB RAM
    • 16GB storage
    • 5.2-inch display (full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution)
    • 13MP rear camera (OIS, RGBW sensor, DSLR-level Image Signal Processor, F2.0, dual color temperature flash) + 8MP front camera
    • supports dual SIM 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1+LE, WiFi b/g/n
    • features wind-suppression anti-noise mic, dual antenna design
    • 2680 mAh battery
    • 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4mm | 144g
    • Android 5.0 Lollipop + EMUI 3.1
  • Huawei P8 video teaser released, hints at better camera?

    Huawei P8 video teaser released, hints at better camera?

    Huawei have upped the teaser ante this time by releasing a video titled "Capture the wonder of light". This obviously refers to the upcoming Huawei P8, widely expected to arrive on 15 April 2015. However, the tech specs that the P8 are expected to come with consist of an octa-core Kirin 935 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, a 5.2-inch display, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and 3000 mAh battery. Focusing on the teaser, with the megapixels set at probably 13MP we are expecting that the camera sensor will be large or it it has something to do with the lens aperture or a better image signal processing chip, allowing both cameras to capture light in the dark better. This should enable better low-light shots, but nothing has really been confirmed just yet. This includes Malaysia release dates and pricing but we're expecting the Huawei P8 to go for around RM1600 or so. Check out the video for yourself in this article.

  • Rumours: Huawei P8 blueprints revealed?

    Rumours: Huawei P8 blueprints revealed?

    While the Huawei P8 has yet to be revealed officialy, the leaks about this upcoming flagship smartphone just keep on coming. This time around, a factory schematic or blueprint has been leaked by @Onleaks showing the back, sides and top of the upcoming Huawei smartphone. The schematics also reveal measurements which include 144.9 x 71.9 x 6.6mm. Other rumoured tech specs include a Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.2-inch full HD display, 2600 mAh battery and 13MP rear camera. The schematics also reveal dual speakers on the bottom and what appears to be either a touch control or finger print scanner on the back. The drawings make it seem as if it is a swipe type of fingerprint scanner unlike the one-touch scanner on the Huawei Mate 7 but we'll know for sure in the next few weeks.

  • Rumours: Huawei P8 live pic leaked, reveals metal frame?

    Rumours: Huawei P8 live pic leaked, reveals metal frame?

    The upcoming Huawei P8 has been spotted ahead of it's expected announcement on 15 April 2015. While the leaked pic is blurry and unclear, it does reveal a full metal frame, chamfered edges and a more rounded corner bottom. Previously, the Huawei P7 had a curved bottom which according to them was based on a water drop. The leaked pic looks more like that of the Honor series but the back looks like it will retain the same multi-layer glass cover as before. Previous rumours indicated that there could be a layer of cubic zirconia (artificial diamond) in there as well but it was unclear if it is just the back, front or both. Other rumoured tech specs and features include a Kirin 930 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, dual 13MP cameras and a 2600 mAh battery. Official teasers about the P8 have indicated that it could be stronger, more affordable and have better battery life than it's predecessors but still no news on a Malaysia release date or pricing yet.

  • Huawei Consumer Business Group gets new chief officer and president

    Huawei Consumer Business Group gets new chief officer and president

    Huawei Malaysia recently announced that their Huawei Consumer Business Group has appointed a new Chief Marketing Officer and President of Strategy Marketing Department. To name names, Ms. Glory Zhang has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer of the Huawei Consumer Business Group while Mr. Shao Yang takes over as the President of Strategy Marketing Department for the Huawei Consumer Business Group. Both have various business successes under their belts and are set to help Huawei's smartphone business continue to grow exponentially. The transition of both is expected to be completed in April 2015, ready for the release of new smartphones like the upcoming Huawei P8, which is expected to be announced at an event on 15 April 2015.

  • More Huawei P8 teasers appear

    More Huawei P8 teasers appear

    After the previous Huawei P8 teaser indicating a better battery life, more such teasers have appeared indicating other new features. These include a cracked screen image indicating a stronger screen on the P8, a better camera, a better price and compatiblity with wearables like the recent Huawei TalkBand B2. Perhaps the last image could also indicate that the Huawei P8 gets released along with the Huawei TalkBand B2. So far, the teasers do not confirm anything but most rumours indicate that the P8 will offer tech specs that include a  octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.2-inch full HD display and 13MP camera with dual LED flash and OIS. Set for announcement on 15 April 2015, we shouldn't have to wait long to find out for sure.

  • Could the upcoming Huawei P8 be more power saving?

    Could the upcoming Huawei P8 be more power saving?

    The Huawei P series of smartphones are more known for their performance and super thin chassis but the upcoming Huawei P8 could well get a new power saving feature, at least according to Huawei themselves. Huawei recently released a teaser image for the upcoming Huawei P8 which suggests that it could have a new power-saving feature. Considering that the Huawei Ascend P6 and Ascend P7 were both quite thin, it would be safe to assume that the P8 would also be thin and not likely to pack in a large battery. This means the teaser could indicate a more efficient method of extending battery life than before, perhaps even getting 2 days worth of battery life in a single charge. The teaser does not reveal anything else like other tech specs, Malaysia release dates or pricing but many are expecting the Huawei P8 to arrive on 15 April 2015 with an octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.2-inch full HD display and 13MP camera with dual LED flash and OIS. Stay tuned for more developments.

  • Rumours: Huawei P8 pics leaked?

    Rumours: Huawei P8 pics leaked?

    Set for announcement at MWC 2015, leaked pics of the Huawei P8 have surfaced, showing bits and pieces of the smartphone encased in a casing of some sort. The casing hides much but we expect the P8 to be thinner than the P7 and have a mostly metallic body. Huawei have indicated that they would be doing more premium products so tech specs and features for the P8 should probably be high-end as well. No confirmed tech specs yet but the P8 is expected to get a 2GHz Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and Android 5.0. Early AnTuTu benchmarks reveal a score of 47426, which is about as high as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we should find out more next week.

  • Rumors: Huawei P8 to feature zirconia ceramic body, dual cameras and Kirin 930 SoC?

    Rumors: Huawei P8 to feature zirconia ceramic body, dual cameras and Kirin 930 SoC?

    A few days back, a leak said that Huawei's upcoming flagship for 2015, the Huawei P8 could be released in April 2015. Now, a new report from a Chinese website reveals more tech specs and features about the device. The Huawei P8 is said to feature a new material, possibly zirconia ceramics instead of the traditional plastic and metal housing. The device would be further protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front display and the rear panel. Coming to the tech specs, the P8 flagship is expected to feature the company's new octa-core Kirin 930 processor based on a 16nm HiFet manufacturing process. There is no word on the RAM or the internal storage of the upcoming device. As for the display, the phone will most likely sport a 5.2-inch IPS panel with 1920 x 1080p resolution. Like its predecessor, the Huawei P7, this new smartphone will be thin, measuring only about 6mm in thickness. In comparison, the P7 was 6.5mm thick. The report says that Huawei will bring its dual camera setup on its new flagship as well. Considering the thickness, the phone will reportedly feature a rather small 2600 mAh battery. The same source further reveals that the Huawei P8 will retail for around 2999 Yuan (RM1710) in China but there are no exact Malaysia release dates just yet.