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Here’s where you can get the Google Pixel 9 Series when it comes to Malaysia

By Timothy Teoh August 5, 2024

At long last, Google has finally deemed it worthwhile to launch the Google Pixel series in Malaysia. Google’s heralded Pixel smartphones – always admired but achingly out of reach of us Malaysians – will make its local debut when the new Pixel 9 Series launches on 14 August 2024.

Based on leaks, the Pixel 9 Series is expected to put up four models on the global stage: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, and Pixel 9 Fold. Out of the four, Google Malaysia has only confirmed the Pixel 9 Pro at this point in time via their video teaser.

As to which other of these models, or if any other models for that matter, will make it here is still up in the air. It seems we’ll have to wait until the official launch date for further details.

Nevertheless, official retailers and telco partners of Google have already begun advertising campaigns promoting the Pixel 9 Series.

Where to buy Google Pixel 9 in Malaysia?

So far, the confirmed retailers are Urban Republic, Senheng, and senQ. It’s no surprise that each have been mum about details on the Pixel 9 Series, with only a ‘Register your interest’ form displayed on their separate microsites.

Screenshot from Urban Republic’s official website

However, Senheng, along with its sister company, senQ, are already advertising exclusive benefits when you purchase with them. This includes an additional 1 year warranty, 0% easy payment plans (EPP) up to 60 months, nationwide delivery, and S-Coin cashbacks for trade-ins exclusive to PlusOne members.

Screenshot from senQ’s official website

Elsewhere, telco brands Maxis and CelcomDigi have also confirmed that they will be offering the Pixel 9 series, likely through their device ownership programs; these being Zerolution for Maxis, and Easy360 for CelcomDigi.

Screenshot from CelcomDigi’s official website

Again, apart from Maxis’ post on their official X account and CelcomDigi’s ‘Register your interest’ microsite, both seem to have their lips sealed on the matter.

It won’t be too long till the veils are lifted on the Pixel 9 Series, so until then, stay tuned!

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    Here’s everything that’s new on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

    By Timothy Teoh August 02, 2024

    It wasn’t too long ago that we were graced with the Nothing Phone (2a). Positioned as Nothing’s contender in the mid-range segment, the Phone (2a) largely impressed with its affordable pricing and near-flagship standards, and quickly became our favourite mid-ranger when we reviewed it.

    Many expected the Nothing Phone (3) to be next on the cards, but as it turns out, we’ll have to wait another year for Nothing’s succeeding flagship phone.

    Instead, what we do have is the Phone (2a) Plus, and while you might have expected it to be a bigger variant as most ‘Plus’ phones usually are, it’s actually the same in size to the base Phone (2a). In fact, there are no changes to the display at all. You’ll get a 6.7″ AMOLED display offering 1084×2412 resolution, 120Hz refresh rates, 1,300nits peak brightness, all protected under a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

    It does have a few neat upgrades though, starting first with the chipset. The Phone (2a) Plus will utilize the Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G, which Nothing believes is more powerful than the Dimensity 7200 Pro on the Phone (2a), even going as far as putting the clear difference in benchmark scores on the website.

    We were pretty impressed with what we saw on the Phone (2a), so it’s intriguing to see how much more power they can push on the Phone (2a) Plus while keeping to a mid-range price tag. On that note, it looks like we’ll only have a single 12GB/256GB configuration here in Malaysia.

    The next upgrade comes in the form of stronger 50MP front cameras which now records up to 4K at 30fps, as compared to the 32MP on the Phone (2a) which only supported 1080p at 60fps video recording. Rear cameras, on the other hand, remains largely similar with a 50MP main OIS camera and 50MP ultra-wide lens.

    On the aesthetic front, the subway-inspired design now has a shiny metallic sheen to it, which, based on pictures, seems to stand out a little more. You’ll have two colour choices: Black and Grey.

    There’s also slightly faster charging on the Phone (2a) Plus, which now supports 50W wired charging compared to 45W on the Phone (2a). Batteries are maintained at 5,000mAh.

    If you’re wondering, there are no changes in the Glyph Interface in functionality and design. It keeps to the three LED strips encircling the two lenses, and performs just the same as the Phone (2a).

    Other than that, you’ll get support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, along with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistant.

    As of today, there are no official details of pricing and availability in Malaysia. But, the Nothing website has already listed the Phone (2a) Plus’ product page with a ‘Learn More’ link, which we take to mean it’s only a matter of time before we get the local launch.

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