FreeYond, A New Chinese Tech Brand Enters M’sia And Releases Affordable Devices Starting From RM89

There are two budget smartphones, one wireless earbuds and two smartwatches, with more products on the horizon.
(credit: Tech TRP)

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

FreeYond is a company based in Shenzhen China, founded in June 2023 by Dr. Yu Lei plus 17 other founding members. The company also received funding from a Malaysian investor, Dato’ Eddie Chai Woon Chet. The brand’s name was inspired by the science fiction comedy drama, Upload, “Freedom” and “going Beyond”.

Yesterday, the company finally announced the availability of its products in our shores. The Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil was also invited to officiate the launch.

(credit: Tech TRP)

To kickstart their entry here, FreeYond is releasing a line up of affordable devices consisting of smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds.

FreeYond M5

This budget smartphone is using a Unisoc T606 octa-core processor that’s running at 1.6Ghz. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD). The phone has a 90Hz 6.52-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 and 400-nits of brightness.

(credit: Tech TRP)

To keep the phone running, there’s a big 5,000mAh battery that support 18W charging via USB-C. On the back, it has a triple-camera setup: a 50MP main camera, a 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro. On the front, there’s a 8MP selfie camera.

Besides that, it’s running on Android 12, Bluetooth 5.0, no WiFi 6 support, 3.5mm headphone jack, support dual-sim cards, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It’s available in Blue and Black colours and the body is made out of plastic.

FreeYond F9

The F9 is using a Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor that clocks at 1.6Ghz and it support up to 3GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage which is expandable via microSD.

(credit: Tech TRP)

The screen is a 6.52-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 and there’s a 5,000mAh battery to keep the screen on.

There’s dual-camera setup here, a 13MP main camera and a 2MP macro, plus a 8MP selfie camera. The F9 is running Android 12 Go edition, Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4Ghz WiFi, dual-SIM support, 3.5mm headphone jack and a fingerprint sensor.

This phone is also available in Blue and Black colours and the chassis is plastic.

FreeYond S1 and F1

The FreeYond Watch S1 has a zinc alloy frame, and stainless steel customisable function keys. It features a 1.39-inch screen with high-hardness tempered glass and an IP68 rating. FreeYond claims the battery can last up to 7 days with light use and has a maximum standby time of 60 days.

(credit: Tech TRP)

On the other hand, the FreeYond Watch F1 has a larger screen at 1.8-inch. It has an IP67 rating and FreeYond said the battery can run up to 5 days with light use and it has 50 days maximum standby time. 

(credit: Tech TRP)

Both smartwatches come with a solid silicone strap and are equipped with health management features including heart rate, blood oxygen level, and sleep trackers. Both smartwatches have over 100+ activity modes, small games, and plenty of watch faces to choose from.

FreeYond Pods 1

This is a wireless earbuds that promises up to 6 hours of use on a single charge, and a total duration of 30 hours with the charging case. Besides that, it also features a 12mm large dynamic bass enhancement with a composite diaphragm to present a rich and delicate open sound field.

(credit: FreeYond)

There’s no active noise cancellation (ANC), but FreeYond said it has an advanced Al noise reduction algorithm that can effectively separate the background noise of your calls in noisy environments, so that the recipient on the other side can hear your voice clearly. Additionally, it has an IPX4 waterproof rating and Bluetooth 5.3.

Future Releases

Here are the products that FreeYond plans to release in the near future.

FreeYond M5 5G

(credit: Tech TRP)

FreeYond M5A

(credit: Tech TRP)

FreeYond F9S

(credit: Tech TRP)

Pricing and Availability

(credit: Tech TRP)
ProductPrice
FreeYond M5 (8GB+128GB)RM699
FreeYond F9 (3GB+128GB)RM499
FreeYond F9 (2GB+64GB)RM399
FreeYond S1RM159
FreeYond F1RM119
FreeYond Pods 1RM89

FreeYond said their products are now available in Malaysia at selected retail stores. The smartphones and wireless earbuds will also be available on FreeYond’s official e-commerce stores on Shopee and Lazada by 26 March 2023. FreeYond PR representative said all the products should be available by May 2023.

Share your thoughts with us via TechTRP's Facebook, Twitter and Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Previous Post

WhatsApp’s New Feature Gives Admins More Control Over Group Privacy

Next Post

Only Apple Certified USB-C Cables And Charger Can Fast Charge The iPhone 15

Related Posts
Total
0
Share