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REDMI Note 17 Pro Review: Huge Battery, Tough Build and 120Hz AMOLED

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:24:23 +0000

The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G takes a slightly different approach from the usual yearly smartphone upgrade. Instead of chasing the biggest processor or the highest megapixel count, Xiaomi has concentrated on the things that are easy to appreciate every day: a huge battery, a bright AMOLED display, tougher construction and a more refined software…

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iQOO 16 Global Launch: 2K 165Hz Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 8,400mAh Battery

Cyril Dason Kerine — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:23:14 +0000

iQOO has officially launched the iQOO 16 globally, introducing a new flagship smartphone focused on mobile gaming, display technology and high-end performance. Among its major highlights are the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Mobile Platform, the world’s first 2K 165Hz Samsung Everest Display, a dedicated Q4 esports chip and an 8,400mAh battery. Developed around iQOO’s…

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HONOR X9e Pro Malaysia: 11,000mAh Battery, 10,000-Nit Display

Cyril Dason Kerine — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:04:55 +0000

HONOR has officially launched the HONOR X9e Pro in Malaysia, with the latest X Series smartphone focusing on durability, battery life, display technology, photography and AI features. The HONOR X9e Pro features an 11,000mAh battery, a 6.8-inch 120Hz display with up to 10,000 nits peak brightness, and a 108MP main camera with CIPA 6.0-level image…

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Unveiled

Cyril Dason Kerine — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:55:23 +0000

Qualcomm Technologies has officially unveiled its latest premium mobile platforms, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. This brings a new generation of AI-powered performance, gaming, photography and connectivity to flagship Android smartphones. The two new Snapdragon platforms are designed to support the growing demand for agentic AI, delivering…

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vivo X500 Series Launches with 200MP Camera, 4K 240fps Video and 8K Live

Cyril Dason Kerine — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:28:51 +0000

vivo has officially launched its new vivo X500 Series in Shanghai, introducing the vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max as its latest imaging-focused flagship smartphones. The series is designed around vivo’s goal of delivering a stronger balance between professional photography and cinematic video capabilities. The flagship vivo X500 Pro Max leads the lineup…

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realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition Coming to Malaysia on 21 September

Cyril Dason Kerine — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:42:55 +0000

realme is expanding its collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products with the launch of the realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition in Malaysia. The special-edition wireless earbuds will debut alongside the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition on 21 September 2026. Designed for Harry Potter fans, the earbuds will arrive as…

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OPPO A7 Pro Series 5G Arrives in Malaysia with Up to 10,000mAh Battery and AI Features

Cyril Dason Kerine — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:16:54 +0000

OPPO has launched its new A7 Pro Series 5G in Malaysia, comprising the OPPO A7 Pro 5G and A7 Pro Max 5G. The new smartphones combine AI-powered cameras, large-capacity batteries, AMOLED displays and long-term performance features for everyday users. The OPPO A7 Pro 5G features a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate,…

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HONOR X9e Pro Survives Repeated Air-Gun Shots, Launching in Malaysia on September 24

Cyril Dason Kerine — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:37:05 +0000

HONOR has confirmed that the HONOR X9e Pro will launch in Malaysia on 24 September 2026, with the company highlighting extreme durability as one of the smartphone’s key features. During a media briefing in Kuala Lumpur on 17 September, HONOR demonstrated the phone’s Armor-Tough Drop Resistance by subjecting its display to repeated high-impact air-gun projectiles…

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OPPO Find X10 Pro Max Confirmed With MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:44:57 +0000

OPPO has confirmed that its upcoming Find X10 Pro Max will be among the first smartphones to launch internationally with the new flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. Built using TSMC’s advanced 2nm N2P manufacturing process, the Dimensity 9600 Pro is designed to deliver higher performance while improving power efficiency. MediaTek claims up to a…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Apple iPhone Duo: Which Foldable Wins?

Cyril Dason Kerine — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:03:04 +0000

The foldable smartphone market has entered a new phase in 2026, with three major premium devices now competing for attention: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Xiaomi 18 Fold and Apple iPhone Duo. Samsung continues to build on its established Galaxy Z Fold formula, Xiaomi is taking an aggressive hardware-first approach with a huge 6,000mAh battery…

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