If 2019 has a TV episode about smartphones, it'd be titled The Battle of the Mid-Range phones. In just over ten months, smartphone brands have been spewing out mid-range devices like no tomorrow, battling each other to see who is the best in terms of quality and price. The OPPO A9 2020 happens to be one of these midrange nominees.

Before the A9 2020, the OPPO A-Series wasn't particularly marketed a lot but it is popular with customers who are on a budget. Slated for RM1199, the smartphone does have some perks but is it as good as what the spec sheet says? Let's find out in our full review of the OPPO A9 2020.

Back in early July 2019, Vivo Malaysia started teasing a new smartphone. It wasn't just another smartphone, but a new S smartphone series which was quite intriguing. What could the new series bring to the table? We waited and just after three weeks, it was revealed to be the Vivo S1.

While the one in China also has the same name, it's a totally different variant from our local set. For just RM1099 only, this budget-friendly smartphone has quite a lot to offer - a gigantic 4500mAh battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Triple Rear Camera and more. This sounds good on paper, but how about in real life? Check it out in our review below.

Just as the Vivo S1 appearing on Maxis and Digi postpaid plan, the device is also available at Celcom when customers sign up for the Celcom Mobile Plans starting today (28 August 2019) onwards.

Still looking to get the Vivo S1 from a telco package? Well, Maxis may just have a great deal for you. Already starting from 23 August 2019 onwards, customers will be able to purchase the device for just RM1 with MaxisOne Plan 158!

In continuing the Vivo S1 hype, Vivo Malaysia has announced that its latest S series smartphone will also be available on Digi Phone Freedom 365 package for only RM36 a month. Available in either Diamond Black and Skyline Blue, any customer who purchases the phone will have a free Bluetooth Speaker.

If you still remember about our Vivo SuperDay Roadshow Event news report, we got some new updates. Happening this Saturday (3 August 2019) at Central i-City, Shah Alam, Vivo Malaysia has just announced that there will be a RM50 cash voucher, a mystery gift and also an electronic weight scale for Vivo S1 buyers.

As many of you should already know, the Vivo S1 is already officially launched in every Vivo concept store and authorized dealer, same goes to its online store portal (Vivo, Lazada, Shopee and Presto Mall) in Malaysia. Currently slated for RM1099, Vivo Malaysia will be hosting a Superday Roadshow Event to commemorate the new S series launch.

Not to be confused with the Vivo S1 from China, the pre-order for the local set is now over and it's finally on sale in every Vivo concept store, authorized dealer, as well as its online store portal (Vivo, Lazada, Shopee and Presto Mall) across the nation for just RM1099. For a device featuring mid-range tier tech specs, we have to say it isn't so bad on paper.

So the Vivo S1 is here, you already know the price (RM1099), the pre-order is still on-going until 26 July and it will officially be in every Vivo concept store and authorized dealer across the nation on 27 July 2019, as well as its official Vivo online store, Lazada, Shopee and Presto Mall. Again as a friendly reminder, our Vivo S1 is vastly different from China's set. 

I’ve been called a flagship snob quite a number of times due to me being quite judgy when it comes to budget and mid-range smartphones. Granted, I’ve been quite spoilt when it comes to smartphones and when you’ve tried the best of the best, it's hard to lower your expectations.

However, the Xiaomi Mi 9T completely changed my expectations when it comes to mid-range devices. Priced at RM1199, this device is powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset yet performs tasks that any casual smartphone user would do everyday beautifully. With its full screen display and awesome rear design, this makes for an overall great phone. Read below to find out more!