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The design of the Huawei 'Nova' smartwatch remains unknown for the time being. (Image source: Huawei)

Nova Watch: New Huawei smartwatch series nears with patent filing

Huawei has trademarked the name 'Nova Watch' in China. Undoubtedly, this suggests that the Chinese company plans to release at least one smartwatch as part of a new series soon. Huawei reserves Nova for its mid-range smartphones, so it may have a new midrange smartwatch in the offing.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 21:05
Samsung continues to rely on two SoCs for its Galaxy S smartphones. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Exynos 2100 falls well behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in early Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra CPU and GPU speed tests

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon be in people's hands, albeit with different SoCs depending on where you live. However, it turns out that the Samsung Exynos 2100 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra is around 10% slower than its Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 counterpart.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 21:02
The Core i7-11700K is of one Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake-S processor. (Image source: Intel)

The Intel Core i7-11700K loses out to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in a big way in early Geekbench single-core and multi-core benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-11700K has appeared on Geekbench 5 to showcase its single-core and multi-core performance. The eight-core processor cannot match the single-core performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and even falls behind the multi-core performance of the Ryzen 5 5600X, AMD's latest six-core processor.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 20:56
The OnePlus Watch could still look like this. (Source: OPPO)

OnePlus Watch: a new certification hints at 2 very different versions of the same upcoming wearable

The OnePlus Watch is coming to India, according to a new regulatory certification posted by a well-known tipster. It has been presumed that this wearable would have a round face; however, the new registration specifies 2 variants with different model numbers. Therefore, a square-faced option from OnePlus might be back on the cards.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2021 19:55
The iPhone SE (2020). (Source: NBC)

Apple loses LG as a supplier for LCD iPhone displays

The days of LCD-only iPhones are numbered; however, a handful of these models are still in production. However, it now seems they will have to do without screens from LG for the rest of their manufacturing runs. The company has dropped Apple as a customer for mobile LCD panels, leaving it scrambling for other suppliers to complete new SE (2020) units.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2021 19:08
The latest "Z Flip 3" renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Flip 3: new renders show the foldable phone with an updated rear camera hump and secondary screen

Samsung is currently expected to launch up to 4 new foldable devices this year, 1 of which will be a next-gen Galaxy Z Flip. Fresh renders of this clamshell phone have popped up with the same main camera module as the Galaxy S21 or S21+. Should this rumor be correct, it could launch with triple rear cameras and more space for a front-facing display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2021 18:06
The Redmi K40 Pro is rumoured to feature the same display type as the Mi 11. (Image source: Xiaomi Adictos)

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 series to feature the world's smallest punch hole and Samsung's most expensive flat display; Snapdragon 870 expected for February-bound flagships

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K40 series will feature an ultra-small punch hole and Samsung's most expensive flat display. Xiaomi will borrow the display directly from the Mi 11 while using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 on the Redmi K40 series, also.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 18:04
The LG Rollable and the Explorer Project face an uncertain future. (Image source: LG)

The LG Rollable and Explorer Project may be cancelled even with the sale of LG's smartphone business

The Vingroup has reputedly offered to buy LG's smartphone business, with LG retaining control over the designs and R&D of future smartphones. However, the company is considering cancelling the Rollable, which is thought to be its second Explorer Project smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 17:58
The Realme Watch 2. (Source: FCC)

Realme Watch 2: FCC confirms square 1.4-inch display, SpO2 sensor and IP68 rating for the upcoming wearable

Realme's first-ever smartwatch was an Apple Watch clone, whereas its second had a round face and a Pro variant. A new FCC registration reveals the OEM has gone back to a square face for its next wearable. It has an on-trend blood oxygen monitor, as well as "dynamic" heart-rate tracking and IP68 ingress-protection.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2021 17:53
ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

14 Valhall cores
Specifications and benchmarks of the ARM Mali-G78 MP14 graphics card for Smartphones.
The Radeon RX 6700 XT could launch this May. (Image Source: AMD)

Leak claims AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT easily beats the Nvidia RTX 3060 12 GB, trades blows with RTX 3060 Ti

AMD was supposed to unveil the RX 6700 XT at CES, but the company is still not sure how to market this GPU. Word on the street is that the current test samples can easily beat the RTX 3060 12 GB models from Nvidia, and it even bests the RTX 3060 Ti in select games. However, we might not get to see these cards launched sooner than May.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2021 17:49
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

4608 Navi / RDNA2 cores @ 1825MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 16000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

3840 Navi / RDNA2 cores @ 1815MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 16000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
Intel fixes the 7 nm nodes. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel to produce most of the 7 nm CPUs releasing in 2023 on its own "fixed" nodes, some parts will still be outsourced

Previous rumors were reporting that Intel may start outsourcing for some 10 nm and 7 nm CPUs in the next few years, but the latest financial report suggests that the company will not rely too much on external fabs. Apparently, Intel managed to fix its 7 nm nodes and will produce most of the 2023 CPU in its own fabs, while the 10 nm nodes should become fully working this year with quadrupled supply unit growth.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2021 17:22
Sony announced the Xperia Pro in February 2020. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia Pro edges closer to release with the publication of US firmware

Sony is on the verge of releasing the Xperia PRO, according to the publication of firmware for the device in the US. Sony announced the smartphone eleven months ago with HDMI, 5G mmWave and 5G Sub-6 connectivity, and a Snapdragon 865 chipset. The Xperia PRO will probably only be available in the US, though.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 13:32
The new 15.6-inch Nitro 5 will be available in multiple configurations. (Image source: Acer)

The Acer Nitro 5 is available to pre-order with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 for €1,799; Intel versions orderable too

The new Acer Nitro 5 is already to pre-order, months before its expected arrival. Retailers are offering the 15.6-inch edition with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, but Ryzen 9 5900HX SKUs should eventually be available. Acer has released Intel versions of the new Nitro 5, too.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 13:29
Apple's standalone headset will target devices like the Oculus Quest 2, but will be much more expensive. (Image

Report: Apple targeting 2022 for launch of a high-end VR headset

A new Bloomberg report points to 2022 for the unveiling of Apple’s first VR headset. As with most things Apple, however, the pricing is going to be on the upper end of what many will be willing to pay.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jan 2021 10:32
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Laptop Review: Intel's Tiger Lake quad-core beats AMD's hexa-core

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Laptop Review: Intel's Tiger Lake quad-core beats AMD's hexa-core

Cheap TrackPoint Tiger. It has been some time since Lenovo released the AMD Ryzen 4000 variant. Now there is an Intel-based version of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2. The new ThinkPad laptop gets a Thunderbolt port, which is a novelty for this model, and offers plenty of CPU performance.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Jan 2021 10:07
The Intel Core i9-11900K's price has been reported as €499.70 (US$604) without VAT. (Image source: TecLab)

Intel Core i9-11900K produces an ominous Geekbench single-core result that takes the i9-10900K by +32% and leaves the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5950X out of sight

A sample of the Intel Core i9-11900K has finally been unearthed on Geekbench and the Rocket Lake-S chip has produced a gigantic single-core score. Utilizing a Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master board enabled the i9-11900K to score over +32% higher than the i9-10900K and leave the Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 7 5800X playing catch up.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2021 08:54
The Zen 3 factor helps make the Asus ROG Flow X13 a powerful convertible laptop. (Image source: Asus/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS hits 4.8 GHz inside an Asus ROG Flow X13 laptop as Geekbench single-core scores shine against the Ryzen 9 4900H and Intel Core i7-1165G7

The Asus ROG Flow X13 GV301 laptop in combination with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS APU has been spotted in a couple of test runs on Geekbench. The Ryzen 9 5980HS produced strong single-core and multi-core results that hold up well against the Ryzen 9 4900H and Intel Core i7-1165G7. At one point, the Zen 3 chip was measured reaching 4.789 GHz.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2021 07:34
New Razer Naga X MMO mouse is 30 percent lighter than the Naga Trinity (Source: Razer)

New Naga X MMO mouse is one of Razer's lightest mice yet

At just 85 g, the Naga X is 30 percent lighter than the 120 g Naga Trinity while also costing less at retail. New optical sensors and PTFE feet make it a leaner and smoother alternative to the Trinity.
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2021 03:33
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake

Mini ThinkPad. The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 is the latest version of Lenovo's 13-inch ultrabook and is equipped with 11th generation Intel Core processors, resulting in the upgrade to the new integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. In addition, the new L13 is at the cutting edge of technology thanks to USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4, respectively. It goes without saying that you can also enjoy the excellent ThinkPad input devices here.
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Marius Schell, 22 Jan 2021 01:43
Nokia could be launching a low-cost 5G smartphone soon

Qualcomm Snapdragon 690-powered Nokia smartphone codenamed "Quicksilver" shows up on Geekbench

Nokia's highly-awaited 5G smartphone could be launched soon. It just showed up on Geekbench codenamed 'Quicksilver'. The device in question is likely the Nokia 7.3, slated to come with four rear cameras, a 90Hz screen and a 4,000mAh battery.
Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Jan 2021 00:55
The RedMagic 6 Pro might be 120W and more besides. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 6 gaming-phone series is slated to have a 120W-charging Pro version

Nubia has hyped its 2021 flagship-grade gaming phone with a new spec: ultra-fast 120-watt (W) charging. A new leak suggests that there will be 2 variants of the device, only 1 of which will have the new technology. The putative Snapdragon 888-powered series is also now rumored to have other exciting features such as color-changing glass rear panels.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2021 23:01
Telstra took part in a new 5G speed project. (Source: Telstra)

Qualcomm, Ericsson and Telstra claim the new world record for mmWave 5G download speeds

Qualcomm, in conjunction with its partners Telstra and Ericsson, has reported a new high in 5G download speeds. They have achieved 5 gigabits per second (Gb/s) at Australia's 5G Innovation Centre, using commercial Telstra infrastructure and up-to-date mmWave hardware. They include the new X60 mobile modem and third-gen QTM535 antenna.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2021 22:16
Tiger Lake-H processors have been spotted on UserBenchmark in HP laptops. (Image source: HP/Intel - edited)

8-core Tiger Lake-H processors in HP ZBook Studio G8 and ZBook Create G8 laptops wreck the UserBenchmark 1-core charts

Unnamed 8-core Tiger Lake-H processors from Intel have been producing incredible 1-core scores on UserBenchmark in HP ZBook Studio G8 and HP ZBook Create G8 laptops, although the multi-core scores were quite poor. The mysterious Intel Tiger Lake-H chips recorded a base clock of 3.1 GHz in the benchmark entries.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jan 2021 22:13
The BeagleV will be available with 4 GB and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: BeagleV)

BeagleV: A powerful RISC-V single-board computer that runs Linux from US$119

The BeagleV offers open-source RISC-V computing on freeRTOS and Linux distributions like Debian and Fedora. With a SiFive U74 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM, the BeagleV should be a powerful single-board computer. The BeagleV has a plethora of I/O, too.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 21:41
The Philips 288E2UAE features a USB 3.2 Hub and retails for £269. (Image source: Philips)

Philips 288E2UAE: A 28-inch monitor with a native 4K UHD resolution and a USB 3.2 hub

Philips and its partner MMD have presented a 28-inch and 4K monitor. The 288E2UAE offers decent colour accuracy, a USB 3.2 four-port hub and an adjustable stand.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 21:29
OnePlus may have to settle for reduced R&D independence. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | OnePlus and OPPO are to share R&D teams in the future

A Chinese news outlet has recently broken the story that OPPO and OnePlus - two heretofore independent brands under the BBK Electronics umbrella - will "merge" their research and development efforts. This leak, which might mean the 2 OEMs start producing much more similar products soon, has been confirmed to some extent by OnePlus.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2021 21:16
Redmi will launch its first-ever gaming smartphone sometime in 2021

Redmi gaming smartphone featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset to be launched later in 2021

According to CEO Lu Weibing, Redmi will launch its first-ever gaming smartphone sometime in 2021. He has also confirmed that a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset will power it. The smartphone will be designed for mobile e-sports.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jan 2021 21:06
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is into its final year of regular software updates. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A2 Lite receives another update with the latest Android security patch

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has begun the new decade with a new update, and one that brings it onto the January 2021 Android security patch. The Mi A2 Lite will not receive an OS upgrade beyond Android 10, but it will continue to receive security patch updates for another six months.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 20:32
The Vivo X60 Pro+ will be available in two colours. (Image source: Vivo)

The Vivo X60 Pro+ launches in two colours with a Snapdragon 888, a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, ZEISS-branded optics and a gimbal camera

Vivo has unveiled the X60 Pro+, its latest flagship smartphone. The X60 Pro+ offers a host of upgrades from the X60 Pro, including a Snapdragon 888 SoC and improved optics. The Vivo X60 Pro+ will start at CNY 4,998 (~US$773) in China.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 20:23
The Galaxy Book series might add new variants soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung has a new Pro series of Galaxy Books in the works

Samsung has certified a new line of products with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). They are called the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. By the sound of it, they are new PCs of the laptop or convertible form-factor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2021 19:51
The Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e all feature AMOLED screens. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung halts Android 11 One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 due to possible bug issues

It has been reported that Samsung has had to pause the rollout for the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series. The reasons for the halt have yet to be divulged but it’s likely bugs have been discovered. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 11 One UI 3.0 update was only first made available a couple of weeks ago.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jan 2021 19:30
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a $4 ASIC microcontroller board. Image via the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a new $4 microcontroller board powered by a custom chip

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a tiny microcontroller board powered by the Raspberry Pi Foundation's custom RP2040 microcontroller chip. The board is similar to an Arduino in that it is designed for simple and specific electronics projects or as a complimentary board to the Raspberry Pi.
Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2021 18:31
The Lumia 950 XL is the smartphone that just will not die. (Image source: Gustave Monce)

Windows 10X can run natively on the Surface Pro 7 and the Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft is yet to release Windows 10X, but the upcoming OS has already been shown working on the Surface Pro 7 and even the Lumia 950 XL. Windows 10X should officially arrive later this year pre-loaded on dual-screen devices.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 18:22
The Motorola Edge S will have an awful lot of cameras, based on these leaked photos. (Image source: Weibo)

Motorola Edge S hands-on photos seemingly confirm hexa-cameras as AnTuTu scores roll in

Motorola will unveil the Edge S on January 26, but leaked photos have already revealed what to expect from its next smartphone. Additionally, early AnTuTu scores show what we should expect from Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 870.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 18:07
The larger form-factor now allows for the inclusion of a touchpad. (Image Source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook reveals additional specs and product images for the One Mix 4 10.1-inch convertible

The latest product images reveal that the One Mix 4 will feature a digital pen, backlit keyboard with touchpad, 3x USB-C ports and a microSD reader. Apparently, there are no Thunderbolt 4 ports, and One-Netbook is dropping the SIM slot, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2021 16:46
The new HX mobile APUs come with unlocked cores that can be overclocked. (Image Source: Ryzen CPU blog)

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 5900HX mobile APU is dominating the PassMark tests

In multi-core loads, the Ryzen 9 5900HX easily steals the crown from last gen's king Ryzen 9 4900HS. However, the more impressive feat is recorded with the single-core tests that are usually dominated by Intel processors. Here, the 5900HX manages to reach the top position by defeating the workstation-grade Intel Xeon W-10885M.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2021 16:24
New Ryzen 5000 series-powerd Huawei MateBooks could be launched soon

Leak suggests that Huawei could launch new MateBooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of processors soon

A well-known Weibo leaker says that Huawei will reportedly refresh its MateBook lineup with AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors soon. They could arrive as early as March 2021, as Huawei is no longer allowed to purchase Intel chips.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jan 2021 15:54
The MSI Stealth 15M's Core i7-11375H could potentially offer excellent single-core performance. (Image Source: MSI)

Intel Core i7-11375H in purported MSI Stealth 15M laptop shown to be 46% faster in single-core compared to Core i7-10750H, indicative of longer sustained 5 GHz boost

We have received a Cinebench R20 single-core score from what appears to be an MSI Stealth 15M laptop powered by the Core i7-11375H Special Edition Tiger Lake-H35 processor. While we have previously reported about leaked scores for this processor, the new score shows it to be much faster and possibly even offering a more sustained 5 GHz boost.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2021 15:12
The HeroBook Pro+ offers a native 3K resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi unveils the HeroBook Pro+ with a 3K display for US$269

The Chuwi HeroBook Pro+ combines a 3K display with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 13.3-inch display has thick bezels though and is powered by an Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core processor. The Chuwi HeroBook Pro+ retails for US$269.00 and is available to order now.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 13:34
Intel at it again with Nvidia? (Image Source: WCCFTech)

Update: Nvidia and Intel deny involvement | Polish source claims Nvidia and Intel worked together to block the marketing of premium AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops with high-end GPUs in 2020

Back in mid-2020, laptop OEMs explained that the inclusion of dGPUs more powerful than the RTX 2060 would not really make sense on Ryzen 4000H systems, as their performance would be limited by the 8x PCIe 3.0 lanes. However, the Ryzen 5000H systems still use only 8x PCIe 3.0 lanes, yet they come with up to an RTX 3080 dGPU option. Something is not adding up.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2021 13:16
A Samsung display technician working on OLED display equipment. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung set to mass produce the first 90 Hz OLED displays for laptops

Samsung Display has commenced the mass production of the first 90 Hz OLED displays for laptops. According to Samsung, the high-speed driving performance of its OLED displays is comparable to that of an LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2021 11:45
Mediatek MT8766B Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Mediatek MT8766B Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 2000 MHz 12nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT8766B processor
NVIDIA Ampere Mobile will not carry any Max-Q branding. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Exclusive | NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere Mobile will no longer offer Max-Q or Max-P branding, OEMs free to decide TGP and Max-Q features to implement

NVIDIA and OEMs will no longer specify whether a given Ampere Mobile GPU is a Max-Q or a Max-P variant. Ampere Mobile will be offered in a range of TGPs, and it will be the OEMs' discretion to decide which third generation Max-Q specs and TGG value should be used. This can confuse end users as a higher Watt RTX 3060 Mobile can potentially outperform a lower Watt RTX 3080 Mobile for a given workload.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2021 10:17
The GPD Win 3 is two times more expensive than a Playstation 5. Is it really worth it?

The GPD Win 3 is two times more expensive than a Playstation 5. Is it really worth it?

Users who don't plan on exploiting the Thunderbolt 4 port of the Win 3 will be missing out on the single most important feature of the handheld as it is the secret to turning the system into a full-fledged docked Core i7 laptop PC.
Allen Ngo, 21 Jan 2021 02:57
The iPad mini 6 looks a lot like the iPad Pro series. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

iPad mini 6 renders showcase Apple's next budget tablet with a punch-hole camera

The sixth-generation iPad mini has been rumoured for a while now, which is unsurprising considering Apple released the iPad mini 5 in March 2019. New CAD renders have provided a detailed look at the iPad mini 6 though, and its design is a departure from its predecessor.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 01:20
The MINISFORUM UM250 offers a Ryzen 5 APU and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM UM250: A Ryzen 5 powered mini-PC that costs US$299

With the UM250, MINISFORUM has launched another mini-PC that packs an AMD Ryzen APU in a compact chassis. The UM250 combines a Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U APU with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The machine starts at US$299 as a barebones PC though, allowing you to equip it with up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of M.2 2280 storage.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 01:08
The Samsung Galaxy M62 will run the same chipset as the Galaxy Note 10 series

Samsung Galaxy M62 shows up on Geekbench running an Exynos 9825

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M62 smartphone just showed up on Geekbench. It appears to be running an Exynos 9825, the same chipset that powered the Galaxy Note 10 series. The smartphone managed to net a single-core score of 786 and a multi-core score of 1,995.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jan 2021 01:02
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