Smartphone

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor apparently isn't exclusive to Xiaomi's new flagship phone

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has received plenty of media attention for its 1-inch Sony IMX989 main camera. It appears, however, that the new Xiaomi flagship may not have the honor of being the first phone with that sensor, with a lesser-...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2022 11:12

The Redmi K50i series will debut on July 20, only in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50i: Launch date and availability teased as prices, configurations and colours leak

Xiaomi is on the verge of launching the Redmi K50i series in India. Having announced a release date for the Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro, the company has shared a slew of teasers on social media. The Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2022 20:44

Vivo has created the Y77 5G in Glowing Galaxy and Starlight Black colour options. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y77 5G: New mid-range Android smartphone presented with MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP camera

Vivo has introduced the Y77 5G, a mid-range smartphone launched in China ahead of a Malaysian release. Launched for CNY 1,299 (~US$195), the Vivo Y77 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of expandable storag...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2022 20:21

The "Realme x LV" smartphone. (Source: Cosmic Ultra Machine via Weibo)

Realme's GT2 Master Explorer Edition will debut LPDDR5X RAM for smartphones

Realme has announced that its GT2 Master Explorer Edition will be the world's first Android smartphone to have LPDDR5X RAM. The cutting-edge memory will be paired to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor in the upcoming flagship. In o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2022 17:15

A "OnePlus 10T" render. (Source: MySmartPrice)

OnePlus' "10T" allegedly posts the highest pre-launch AnTuTu score for a new flagship smartphone yet

A heretofore-unreleased OnePlus smartphone has reportedly achieved a score of just over 1.1 million on the AnTuTu benchmark. Should this leak prove genuine, it would be the best result known to devices suspected of rocking the new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2022 16:38

A rarity in the mid-range: The main and ultra-wide-angle cameras of the Edge 30 each shoot up to 50 MP.

Motorola Edge 30: Extremely thin mid-range smartphone with stock Android 12

Motorola's Edge 30 is one of the thinnest 5G smartphones on the market at just under 7 millimeters. At the same time, the 6.5-inch mid-range smartphone delivers very smooth everyday performance thanks to its 144 Hz display, 8 GB o...

Manuel Masiero, 07 Jul 2022 15:53

The Asus Zenfone 9 is coming. (Source: Asus?)

Asus Zenfone 9: Leaked marketing video reveals major details of Asus's upcoming compact flagship

The Asus Zenfone 9 is on its way. Seemingly, a marketing video for the Zenfone 8's successor has now surfaced, revealing most major details of the compact flagship. And yes, the Zenfone 9 looks set to continue as one of the few av...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2022 12:53

The ROG Phone 6 has jam-packed internals with plenty of cooling capacity. (Image source: WekiHome)

ASUS ROG Phone 6: Teardown video showcases attempts to cool the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

WekiHome has shared a teardown video of the ROG Phone 6, one of two gaming smartphones that ASUS has announced this week. Unsurprisingly, ASUS has worked hard at optimising cooling, with a large vapour cooling system and a lot of ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2022 12:46

The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro featured the same 108 MP camera. (Source: NextPit)

Xiaomi 12T Pro: Leak reveals 200 MP camera and other details of Xiaomi's upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone

According to a new leak, the Xiaomi 12T Pro will have the honor of being Xiaomi's first phone to feature a 200 MP camera. The vanilla Xiaomi 12T could share that sensor, too, if prior generations of the series are anything to go b...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2022 22:16

The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be a fair bit more expensive than its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G launch teased as European retailers reveal pricing

Xiaomi has finally started teasing the global release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G, an apparent competitor to the upcoming Nothing Phone (1). While Xiaomi looks to keep a lid on details about the mid-range smartphone, European retaile...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2022 18:15

Apple is just one OEM with refurbished tech programs. (Source: Apple)

The refurbished smartphone market is tipped to rise in value by nearly US$46 billion by 2026

The demand for refurbished smartphones, defined here as those repaired and then re-sold by the OEM in question, is now projected to rise by an extent that brings multi-billions in US dollars to their market over the next 4 years. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2022 16:59

A new iQOO 10 teaser. (Source: iQOO via Weibo)

iQOO 10 series: a launch date for the upcoming premium Android smartphones is announced

iQOO has now revealed that its latest 10-series flagship Android smartphones will line up for their debut soon. The devices are thought to do so with the bleeding edge of mobile SoCs, not to mention the brand's fastest charging te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2022 15:17

The Galaxy Z Fold3 may have already revealed what the back of the Galaxy Z Fold4 looks like. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to launch with 50 MP primary camera with the camera design of the Galaxy Z Fold3

According to a new report, Samsung will not refine the camera design of the Galaxy Z Fold for this year's model. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is now rumoured to maintain the Galaxy Z Fold3 camera housing, contrary to previous rumou...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2022 13:51

The Sony IMX989 inside the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is more than 11 mm thick. (Image source: WekiHome)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra teardown video highlights the scale of the Sony IMX989 and reduced Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 power consumption under load

The first teardown video of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has been published online, showcasing what Xiaomi has managed to pack inside its new premier smartphone. Not only has Xiaomi included a monstrous camera system, but it has also incl...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2022 13:42

The Moto G Stylus launched earlier this year. (Source: Motorola)

Leaked Motorola roadmap reveals a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship, a rollable phone, and a slew of smartphones across the mid-range and budget segments

A new leak has now revealed Motorola's product roadmap starting now and on to 2023 and beyond. Some notable takeaways include the Edge 40 series, the Razr 4, and a premium rollable phone. There are, of course, some budget and mid-...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2022 21:35

The Sony IXM989 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will be a Chinese exclusive for now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms state of Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra availability following launch

Xiaomi presented the Xiaomi 12S in China and on global social media channels yesterday, implying that the likes of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra could be available globally. Unfortunately, the entire Xiaomi 12S may only be available in oth...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2022 15:47

The OnePlus 10T is rumoured to launch in two colours, including the green tint shown in leaked CAD renders. (Image source: @OnLeaks & SmartPrix)

OnePlus 10T: Prices and more specifications leak for impending mid-generation refresh

It seems that the launch of the OnePlus 10T is almost upon us. Not only have render images leaked, but Amazon briefly listed the handset on its website. Unsurprisingly, the retailer has confirmed a few specifications, plus an alle...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2022 15:25

The Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro gaming smartphones are now official (image via Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro announced with a 165 Hz AMOLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and AirTriggers

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro and ROG Phone 6 are now official with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, 6,000 mAh battery, 50 MP + 13 MP rear cameras and two USB-C ports. The base ROG Phone 6 will retail at €999 (US$1,027)...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jul 2022 14:30

The Nova 10 series utilises HarmonyOS 2, not EMUI. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro presented with 120 Hz OLED displays, 50 MP RYYB cameras and stylish designs

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro, two mid-range smartphones that pack plenty of features. With 50 MP RYYB primary and 60 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, the pair should be capable of taking on many other competing smar...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2022 14:20

The GT2 Master Explorer Edition. (Source: Realme via Weibo)

Realme GT2 Master Explorer Edition design is revealed as the journey to the high-end smartphone's launch begins

Realme has set out on a path to a new launch event by releasing its first official teaser for the GT2 Master Explorer Edition. This smartphone, thought to be the OEM's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship, has now been shown o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2022 13:31

Motorola's new camera tech teaser. (Source: Motorola)

Moto X30 Pro: a first-gen 200MP camera for the upcoming flagship is strongly hinted at in a new teaser

Xiaomi has now officially beaten its Android OEM rivals to the launch of the world's first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship smartphone. Motorola has hit back with a teaser asserting that its upcoming counterpart, the X30 P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2022 13:02

Huawei launches the new XMAGE brand to compensate for the loss of its Leica mobile camera partnership

Leica has officially jumped ship to Xiaomi today (July 4, 2022) in terms of premium camera smartphone collaborations. Its former partner, Huawei, has responded by instituting something new called XMAGE, a spin-off of sorts from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2022 18:31

The Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity swaps the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for a Dimensity 9000+. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Pro returns with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset refresh

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity, the world's first smartphone with the Dimensity 9000+ chipset. Available in two colours and with up to 12 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity will be familiar to fans of the Xiao...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 17:51

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra will ship in two colours, both with black camera housings. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: New camera flagship debuts with Sony IMX989 1-inch camera and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, its latest premier smartphone. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and impressive camera hardware, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra also has a high-resolution display and up to 512 GB of ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 17:30

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro may be a smarter option for those seeking a smartwatch with some compromises. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Band 7 Pro brings a watch-esque design, bigger display, and built-in GPS to the masses for the equivalent of US$60

Xiaomi has now launched its latest and greatest fitness tracker yet, the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro, in China. The Band 7 Pro debuts with a watch-esque design, a buckle-style strap, new materials, built-in GPS, NFC, and a host of other fea...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2022 16:56

The Xiaomi 12S is much closer to the Pro's feature set than the Xiaomi 12 was. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S arrives with camera and chipset upgrades in the same compact design as the Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 12S, which retains the design and footprint of the Xiaomi 12. Xiaomi has upgraded its smaller flagship smartphone in a few key areas though, including its primary camera and SoC. The Xiaomi 12S start...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 16:11

The Xiaomi 12S Pro appears to be a Chinese exclusive. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Pro: Re-worked Xiaomi 12 Pro launches in China with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and Leica-tuned cameras

Xiaomi has presented the 12S Pro with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Essentially a more powerful version of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro also has Leica-tuned cameras, a 1440p display and a 4,600 mAh th...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 15:26

A Moto X30 Pro teaser. (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

Motorola Moto X30 Pro is outed as a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 flagship smartphone capable of seven-figure AnTuTu scores

Motorola's latest smartphone teasers have given rise to speculation that the device in question is its upcoming flagship with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. Now, the OEM has decided to go ahead and confirm ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2022 13:40

The RedMagic 7S Pro is effectively revealed. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 7S-series Android gaming flagship smartphones are set to launch in July 2022

RedMagic has confirmed an upcoming launch for its latest premium mobile gaming-focused smartphones. They are likely to consist of the 7S and 7S Pro, the latter of which is now being teased on the brand's Weibo account. They confir...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2022 12:59

The Poco F4 GT fails as a gaming phones. (Source: Poco)

Poco F4 GT gets trounced by the older and cheaper Poco F3 in a gaming test

As shown by our tests, the Poco F4 GT makes for a lackluster gaming device. This has been corroborated by a third-party gaming test that pits the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phone against last year's Snapdragon 870-powered Poco F3....

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2022 09:58

The Motorola Moto G82 5G is a very light smartphone with a large battery and several interesting details.

Upon closer look, the Motorola Moto G82 5G is unbeatable

The Moto G82 is a mid-range smartphone that has many interesting details such as optical image stabilization and an OLED screen with DC dimming. But how does it perform in everyday use?

Florian Schmitt, 04 Jul 2022 08:44

The base prices for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro smartphones are expected to rise by at least US$100. (Image source: @ld_vova/Unsplash - edited)

Latest Apple iPhone 14 price rumor leaves the 1 TB iPhone 14 Pro Max costing a record-breaking amount

Another Apple iPhone 14 price leak has recently surfaced, with the purported amounts starting at a reasonable US$799 for the standard iPhone 14. However, things start getting expensive with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max,...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2022 23:33

The successor to the Dimensity 8100 is tentatively scheduled to debut at the end of the year. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 8100: The successor to MediaTek's dominant chipset is on the way

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is widely regarded as being, perhaps, the best Android chipset on the market right now thanks to its unrivaled balance of performance and efficiency. MediaTek looks set to build on the success of the ch...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2022 22:14

Custom iPhone 14 Pro smartphones designed by Caviar are now available for pre-order. (Image source: Caviar/Unsplash - edited)

Custom iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max pre-orders open with prices from around US$10,000 up to US$25,000

Caviar has opened pre-orders for its customized Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones. For those who feel the expected iPhone 14 Pro colors such as midnight and starlight simply aren’t glamorous enough, there...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2022 20:48

Is this the OnePlus 10RT? (Source: OnLeaks x SmartPrix)

OnePlus 10RT is tipped to launch as the OEM's next India-exclusive smartphone thanks to a new leak

OnePlus has reportedly certified a new device with a model number previously linked to an upcoming smartphone called the 10 - or is that the 10RT? As it has allegedly been registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2022 18:15

The smartphone market: not that "Awesome" these days. (Source: Samsung)

Smartphone sales dip below 100 million units worldwide for the second time in a decade in May 2022

It seems to have been one thing after another for the smartphone market over the last 2 years. Now, Counterpoint Research has observed that it has dipped below the 100-million mark in terms of global sell-through for the second ti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2022 17:19

The Xiaomi 12S Pro will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Pro smashes AnTuTu records as Xiaomi teases more features and hardware of the imminent flagship

Ahead of its official launch tomorrow in China, Xiaomi is now confirming hardware features of the Xiaomi 12S Pro. Most notable is the presence of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, dual-mode 120 W charging, and solid cameras that should be ...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2022 15:04

The Google Pixel 6 series. (Source: Techidroid)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro display prices show Google's flagships are cheaper to repair than the competition

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro already undercut the competition in terms of pricing, with the US$599 Pixel 6, in particular, being an excellent value option. Buyers of the Pixel 6 series have more to gain in a potential repair...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2022 11:58

Infinix launches 180W ThunderCharge. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix 180W ThunderCharge technology could fill a new smartphone's battery in just about 10 minutes

Infinix has debuted 180W ThunderCharge, a new and ground-breaking fast-charging technology for its smartphones. The first-gen device with this new power standard will launch as an "upcoming flagship" in the near future. The OEM as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2022 17:07

Motorola teases some seriously unusual rear camera specs. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto X30 Pro is teased with potentially impressive rear camera specs

Motorola has released a teaser for its upcoming Moto X30 Pro, a smartphone thought to launch with a world-first 200MP camera, the new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC or both. The company has also just revealed further interesting spec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2022 16:27

The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is only available in one storage variant: 6 GB RAM and 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: Reboot with AMOLED display

Samsung promises buyers of the Galaxy A33 5G a vibrant visual experience. Even after we filter out the marketing lingo, there is a still surprising amount of substance left: Compared to its predecessor, the mid-range smartphone ha...

Manuel Masiero, 02 Jul 2022 09:25

OnePlus will be hoping the Nord Watch is received better than the OnePlus Watch was. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord Watch: Affordable smartwatch set to launch imminently albeit without WearOS

The OnePlus Nord Watch is on its way. According to a new leak, the Nord Watch is set to launch imminently and has now entered production across Eurasia. The Nord Watch will, of course, be an affordable alternative to the negativel...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2022 09:03

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra replaced the stagnating Galaxy Note line. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Robust Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sales justify the decision to axe the cherished Galaxy Note series

Estimated sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra seem to have justified the company’s controversial decision to axe the beloved Galaxy Note line. Fans were shocked to learn that the Galaxy Note 20 was the final hurrah for ...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jul 2022 21:08

Gigaset sells the GS5 Lite in two colours. (Image source: Gigaset)

Gigaset GS5 Lite: Mid-range smartphone with Android 12 and a 4,500 mAh removable battery launches in Europe

Gigaset has presented the GS5 Lite, an affordable Android 12 smartphone with a removable battery. Also equipped with a large and bright 1080p display, the Gigaset GS5 Lite retails for €249 and is available in two colours.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2022 19:09

A new Legion handset appears on TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Legion Halo: Lenovo's rumored upcoming Android flagship smartphone allegedly clears TENAA testing ahead of its launch

Rumors of a second-gen Legion-brand flagship smartphone have just acquired even more traction, thanks to the certification of a device that might well fit this description by the Chinese regulator TENAA. The new leak might confirm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2022 17:42

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL finally support VoLTE roaming globally. (Image source: iXBT)

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL gain VoLTE roaming support in final updates

Google has released new updates to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, its most recent flagship smartphones whose software coverage has expired. For some reason, Google has still decided to introduce VoLTE roaming for both smartphones nea...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2022 17:40

The Pixel 6 Pro may not receive face unlock support until after the Pixel 7 series arrives. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 Pro rumoured to receive face unlock support after Android 13 and Pixel 7 series releases

According to reports, Google continues to develop face unlock support for the Pixel 6 Pro. The feature's release may now coincide with Android 13 and the Pixel 7 series though, both scheduled for the autumn.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2022 16:50