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The OnePlus Ace will be available in two colours, both with textured back panels. (Image source: OnePlus via JD.com)

OnePlus Ace: Release date and design confirmed for China-bound mid-range smartphone

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Ace, a smartphone that will debut in at least two colours. The OnePlus Ace will arrive with three rear-facing cameras, a ribbed design and an iPhone 13-style design. However, the OnePlu...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 14:05

Is this an X80 Pro? (Source: Yh_Liew via Weibo)

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 22:13

Android 12 reaches the Motorola Moto G200 in Europe

Motorola has been spotted updating its Moto G200 5G to a newer version of Android. The update has only rolled out to units of this competitive mid-ranger in Europe thus far, although it is said to expand to additional markets soon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 21:21

The 9 Pro+ Free Fire limited Editon. (Source: Realme)

Update | The Realme x Free Fire 9 Pro Plus is a limited-edition smartphone set to debut soon

Realme has announced that it has a new limited-edition, Free Fire-themed version of the 9 Pro Plus in the works. The new variant - which seems to involve a very different color scheme compared to the original - is scheduled to lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 20:45

The iQOO Neo6 is official. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo6 is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone on the market, starting for under US$450

iQOO now brings the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor to the Android smartphone market in the form of the Neo6. It also benefits from a 120Hz AMOLED display and top-end 80W Flash Charge SuperVOOC charging - all for as little as 2,799 y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 20:08

The Galaxy M53 5G will be available in three colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G: Leaked pricing suggests that there will be two memory configurations

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M53 5G, but without revealing how much the handset will cost. Now, third parties have filled the void, and may have confirmed a second memory configuration in the process.

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 19:36

The OnePlus 10R will launch in China as the OnePlus Ace. (Image source: OnePlus India)

OnePlus Ace and OnePlus 10R images appear to confirm that they are the same device

The OnePlus 10R is edging towards a release, even if it is nothing more than a re-branded Realme GT Neo 3. While the OnePlus 10R may be exclusive to India, leaks have confirmed that the device will arrive in China as the OnePlus A...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 17:06

OPPO Reno8 to debut with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 as other specs leak

A new leak has now revealed details of what appears to be the OPPO Reno8. The mid-range phone looks set to be the first device on the market with the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while also packing a slew of solid hardware.

Ricci Rox, 13 Apr 2022 14:23

The Neo6's latest teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO announces a charging upgrade for the impending Neo6

The high-octane iQOO Neo series of Android smartphones is slated to get a new flagship very soon. However, the brand has decided to drop a teaser previewing a potentially crucial spec ahead of this event. It seems the Neo6 can add...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2022 21:52

Samsung sure knows how to make a flagship, but here's why Sony makes the best flagships. (Image source: Sony/Samsung - edited)

Xperia headphone jack loyalty and 3 other ways Sony's premium phones out-flagship the rest

Sony's Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, and Xperia Pro-I phones offer a complete flagship package and worthy competition for even the best that Samsung and Apple have to offer. While Sony eschews unnecessary trends like a 108 MP camera...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Apr 2022 19:05

The Moto G52 is a mid-range smartphone with a 90 Hz and AMOLED display. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G52 introduced with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 and a 90 Hz AMOLED display for under €250

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G52, a mid-range smartphone that relies on the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The Moto G52 has a 50 MP primary camera too, along with a 5,000 mAh battery and an AMOLED display that can operate at up to 90 H...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2022 17:39

RedMagic announces pricing and availability for the 7 Pro, the latest UDC flagship smartphone on the global market

RedMagic has launched the 7 Pro in several regions worldwide today (April 12, 2022). The gaming phone's new global edition boasts most of the latest performance boosts the brand has to offer, an under-display camera (UDC) for its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2022 14:00

The Xiaomi 12 Pro will be launched in India soon (image via own)

The Xiaomi 12 Pro will be launched in India on April 27

Xiaomi has officially announced that it will unveil the Xiaomi 12 Pro in India later this month. It will be presented on April 27 via an online launch event. The vanilla Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X are unlikely to be launched alongsi...

Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2022 12:37

The OnePlus 10R is confirmed to run a high-end MediaTek chipset (image via Weibo)

OnePlus 10R: Company official confirms that the smartphone will pack a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC

OnePlus has stated that the upcoming OnePlus 10R will pack a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 chipset. Rumour has it that it will share most of its innards with the Realme GT Neo 3, including two different battery specs. OnePlus is expecte...

Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2022 10:00

The OnePlus 10 is said to have worse camera hardware than the OnePlus 10 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

Potential OnePlus 10 to debut in Q2 with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 onboard

After releasing the OnePlus 10 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, OnePlus looks set to bring the vanilla model of the flagship phone—the OnePlus 10—to the market. Supposedly, a Q2 launch is on the cards, and the phone will be powered ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2022 09:02

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. (Source: Business Standard News)

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE: No MediaTek Dimensity 9000 model on the cards

Earlier reports tipping Samsung to launch the Galaxy S22 FE later this year with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 running things have now been called into doubt. No such plan exists, it appears, and the Galaxy S22 FE will debut with Snap...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2022 20:22

The X80 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will launch in April 2022 with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras and an X Note-like build

Vivo has just debuted its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship smartphone for 2022; now, according to a new leak, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered alternative is on the way. This X80 Pro's design has allegedly leaked in full for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 19:04

Has Realme partnered with Vans? (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The Q5 Pro will become the first-gen Realme x Vans limited-edition smartphone

Realme has hinted that it will launch a new generation of its Q-series Android smartphones soon. Not only is this line rumored to be in line for top-end charging at mid-range pricing, it is also now linked to a tie-in with the foo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 17:59

The Vivo X Note has a 7-inch display and is available in three memory configurations. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Note: Flagship Android smartphone launched with a 7-inch Samsung E5 display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and more

Vivo has unveiled the X Note, a cheaper alternative to the X Fold. The Vivo X Note has a 7-inch display, Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC and impressive camera hardware. The X Note starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$943) in China and will be ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2022 17:19

The Vivo X Fold starts at CNY 8,999 (~US$1,415) in China with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 competitor is official with a 120 Hz LTPO 3.0 folding display, quad Zeiss cameras and dual ultrasonic fingerprint scanners

Vivo has announced the X Fold, its first foldable smartphone. Arguably one of the most exciting foldable smartphones to date, the Vivo X Fold has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, an advanced LTPO OLED folding display and flagship-grade c...

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2022 17:12

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G may share its rear-facing cameras with the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Lite: Specifications for upcoming 5G smartphone leak with a blend of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and Xiaomi 12X hardware

According to new rumours, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G with a combination of parts from the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Xiaomi 12X. Tipped to arrive with the Snapdragon 778G, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is thought ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2022 15:31

The Dimensity 1300 has three CPU clusters and a 9-core GPU. (Image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 1300 introduced with a 6 nm design, up to 3 GHz clock speeds and support for 200 MP cameras

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 1300, a 6 nm SoC expected to debut in the OnePlus Nord 2T. The mid-range chipset relies on ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores and supports up to 200 MP cameras, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2022 14:35

The OnePlus Nord Buds are expected to be considerably cheaper than the OnePlus Buds Z2. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite to launch on April 28

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch event scheduled for April 28 in India. The company only claims an "array of OnePlus devices" will debut at the event, but all available information points towards those being the Nord ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2022 12:46

The Redmi Note 12 series will probably launch in China first, Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro: Global models to launch as the POCO X4 GT and POCO X4 GT Plus as Chinese versions stop by the MIIT

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus in China, just a few months after introducing their predecessors. Reputedly, the pair will launch globally not as Redmi Note smartphones...

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2022 12:23

Oppo Find X5 Pro: A powerful smartphone with few shortcomings

Predominantly, the Oppo Find X5 Pro draws on premium hardware and a great camera setup. Many test results are outstanding, but there are some shortcomings. Ultimately, price will play an important role in a decision to purchase th...

Daniel Schmidt, 11 Apr 2022 07:56

The elusive OPPO Find N could arrive globally as a OnePlus foldable

OnePlus is set to join the big leagues with the launch of its first foldable phone this year. Supposedly, this foldable will be based on the OPPO Find N, a China-exclusive device that launched to a very positive reception months a...

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2022 22:55

The IMX866 might start appearing in the camera humps of the future. (Source: Weibo)

IMX866: More details on Sony's alleged next-gen 50MP sensor for flagship smartphone cameras emerge

Some recent leaks have pointed to Sony IMX "800-" (and "900-") series cameras that will grace the high-end Android phones of the near future. Now, a famous tipster claims to outline how one of these next-gen 50MP sensors will impr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2022 19:40

Android 12-based MIUI 13.0.2 now available for Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

MIUI 13 finally hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, but it's far from perfect

After a long wait, Android 12 arrived on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in Europe (and other regions, since the update is a global one) as MIUI 13.0.2. The update package has 3.3 GB in size and includes quite a few changes and fixes, but a...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2022 18:48

The "OnePlus Ace". (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

New leaks purport to confirm design, specs and a re-brand for the first-gen 150W OnePlus smartphone

OnePlus has indicated that it will launch its first ever phone with ground-breaking 150 watt (W) charging technology soon. Now, images that purport to show this device in the wild for the first time have emerged. Meanwhile, one of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2022 17:27

In testing, the AMOLED display of Oppo's Find X5 achieves a brightness of over 800 cd/m².

Oppo Find X5: High-end smartphone with Hasselblad camera

Calling Oppo's Find X5 an insider tip would be a bit presumptuous in view of its 1000 euro (US$ 1230) price. On the other hand, buyers get a high-end smartphone that, with a strong camera and a fast Snapdragon 888, only differs in...

Manuel Masiero, 10 Apr 2022 17:02

The Google Pixel 6 series. (Source: Techidroid)

Update | Face unlock option appears in Google Pixel 6 screen lock settings

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro still do not have face unlock, six months after they were released. That may be set to change shortly, though, as a Pixel 6 owner has revealed sighting of a face unlock option in their phone's se...

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2022 14:48

RedMagic teases the 7 Pro Global Edition's debut. (Source: RedMagic)

A global version of the RedMagic 7 Pro Android gaming flagship will launch soon

RedMagic has confirmed that the top-end variant of its 7 flagship smartphone series is coming to international markets in April 2022. Furthermore, it is bringing its first-gen under-display camera (UDC) tech with it. This, accordi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2022 22:47

iFixit considered the Pixel 6 Pro a 'mixed bag' for repairability. (Image source: iFixit)

Google and iFixit announce DIY repair partnership for Pixel smartphones up to 5 years old

Google will soon allow iFixit to sell replacement OEM parts for Pixel smartphones. Starting with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the repair initiative will include 'common Pixel repairs' like batteries, cameras and displays.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2022 18:44

Will the Galaxy M13 5G launch soon? (Source: 91Mobiles)

Rumor | 2022's next Galaxy M-series phone will launch with a distinctly un-Samsung-like design

A new set of leaked images allegedly showing the rear panel for a pre-production smartphone may have been taken at the factory in which it is currently being made. Its appearance might put many tech fans in mind of devices from On...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2022 15:12

Next-generation Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip handsets will retain capacitive fingerprint scanners. (Image source: Samsung)

Next-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip devices to stick with existing biometric security methods

According to reports, Samsung has no plans to bring in-display or ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to next-generation Galaxy Z devices. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will maintain capacitive fingerprint scanners bu...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2022 13:30

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will likely look similar. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra to replace the Xiaomi Mix 5 in surprising turn of events

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is almost definitely on the way. The Xiaomi Mix 5 series, however, may have been ditched, as a new report appears to indicate that Xiaomi has now cancelled plans to release the phones.

Ricci Rox, 09 Apr 2022 07:20

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra debuted as one of the best camera smartphones on the market. (Source: OW_Icicle)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to adopt the Galaxy S22 Ultra's 108 MP camera

A new leak now reports that Samsung is set to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with the same 108 MP camera on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This comes after reports earlier in the week touted the phone to also adopt the 3x zoom lens on the Galaxy...

Ricci Rox, 09 Apr 2022 06:14

The Motorola Moto G22 is coming to India with faster charging than in Europe

Motorola has announced that the Moto G22 will be released to the Indian market soon. The affordable new Android smartphone will bring the same 90Hz IPS display, 4G/LTE-only MediaTek processor and 5,000mAh battery that it launched ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2022 22:53

The Redmi K50 may well be the best traditional Android device for gamers on the market at the moment. (Source: Xiaomi)

MediaTek Dimensity 8100: The Redmi K50 smacks the Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPad Air 5 in gaming tests

The Redmi K50 debuted a few weeks ago as the first Dimensity 8100-powered device on the market. The Dimensity 8100 has put up stellar performances in synthetic benchmarks so far, and it appears to also be one of the best chipsets ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2022 22:37

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is edging closer to being released globally, Xiaomi 12 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G surfaces on the EEC and FCC with Android 12, MIUI 13 and multiple memory configurations

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G has appeared at various certification bodies, including the EEC and FCC. Not only do they point to the device's impending global release, but they also provide a few new specifications and details, including ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 17:26

The Vivo X Fold will be very expensive when it launches on April 11. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold: Extraordinary pricing leaks as details about dual fingerprint scanners and a second colourway emerge

Vivo will be unveiling the X Fold on April 11, its first foldable smartphone. In the meantime, suspected official pricing has leaked, as has evidence showing a second colourway and how the device's two fingerprint scanners work.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 17:10

The Ace series is allegedly coming back. (Source: OPPO)

The "Nord 3" might launch as the first-gen OnePlus Ace instead

OnePlus is slated to launch its first ever Dimensity 8100-powered Android smartphone soon. This device has been thought to debut as the Nord 3; however, according to an eminent leaker on Weibo, it is to get a re-brand. Accordingly...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2022 17:06

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to launch with Leica-tuned cameras. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Alleged poster detailing release date and Snapdragon Gen 1 Plus chipset gets debunked

An official-looking teaser poster has leaked online for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, rumoured to be the company's next flagship smartphone. While the poster looks the part, a renowned leaker has their doubts and has called it out as a fak...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 16:05

The Realme C31 has a 6.5-inch display and a large battery. (Image source: Realme)

Realme C31 launches in Europe from €139.99 with two colours and two memory configurations

Realme has started selling the C31 in Europe. Packing a 5,000 mAh battery and a Unisoc T612 SoC, the Realme C31 also has four cameras and is available in two colours. The Realme C31 starts at €139.99 with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 14:25

The Realme 9 arrives in several colours and two memory configurations. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 9 4G launches in India with the new Samsung ISOCELL HM6 108 MP camera

Realme has expanded the Realme 9 series with a 4G model that includes a few intriguing features. Not only does the Realme 9 utilise the recent Snapdragon 680, it also has the Samsung ISOCELL HM6, another 108 MP camera produced by ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 14:23

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could debut in early Q4. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could arrive sooner than expected

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will power next-gen flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 Pro. A new leak now indicates that Qualcomm is fast-tracking its release plans for the premium chipset this year, and it could d...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2022 08:07

The overwhelming majority of teens in the US own an Apple iPhone as well as a pair of AirPods (Image: Salil Sachdeva)

Survey finds 87% of US teenagers own an iPhone, Apple's AirPods remain immensely popular

When it comes to smartphones and headphones, American teenagers apparently prefer products from the dominant Cupertino-based tech behemoth, which has once again performed admirably in a latest youth-focused survey conducted by Pip...

Enrico Frahn, 08 Apr 2022 00:42