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The flagship Magic5 series is tipped to debut in Barcelona during MWC 2023 - however, Honor has just revealed that their new Lite variant will be there to usher them into the same region ahead of time. It has a 120Hz AMOLED display and the OEM's latest rear camera hump for mid-rangers - however, it contains lenses that one might not hope to see in its premium siblings.

Google has commented on the state of scrolling issues on Pixel 7 series devices. With the stable release of Android 13 QPR2 around the corner, it seems that Google's latest flagships could soon be rid of performance problems that affect some units.

Oppo has launched the Find N2 Flip outside China. While the company has not brought higher memory configurations to Europe and the UK, the Find N2 Flip is cheaper than the Galaxy Z Flip4, even before factoring pre-order bonuses like a free pair of Enco X2 earbuds.

Motorola is moving closer to launching the Edge 40 Pro, which will likely be available as the Edge Plus (2023) in North America. While the company has not yet commented on the device's release, recent Geekbench listings appear to confirm that the Edge 40 Pro will come with 12 GB of RAM, affirming earlier leaks.

The Volla Phone X23 is the latest Google-free smartphone from Hallo Welt Systeme. The Volla Phone X23 relies on a mid-range MediaTek Helio chipset and has a 5,000 mAh battery that supports wireless charging, among other features.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series was heavily marketed for its gaming prowess thanks to the boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipsets. Things look different in the real world, however, as the phones seem to fall way short of expectations in a Genshin Impact gaming test.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G has leaked quite extensively over the past months. From its FHD 120 Hz display to the Exynos 1380 chipset, very little is left to the imagination regarding the device’s final hardware specs. Samsung has now officially revealed how much more reparable the phone will be compared to its predecessor.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S23 series of Android flagships have been available to pre-order in their native South Korea for about 2 weeks now. In that time, they have surpassed their S22 predecessors in these terms - and to a reportedly record-breaking extent, too. The top-end S23 Ultra is estimated to have amassed the majority of the reservations in question.

Ex-OnePlus CEO Carl Pei has not held a position at that company for more than two years now. The executive has just made a public return to its hardware - albeit as a reviewer. Pei compares the new flagship 11 to the inaugural smartphone from his own new Android brand, the Nothing phone (1), and offers some opinions and insights on OnePlus and its changes since he left the OEM.

A first look at the Moto G Stylus (2023) has surfaced online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. With a design reminiscent of other Moto G smartphones released this year, the Moto G Stylus (2023) will feature thinner display bezels than its predecessors, as well as fewer cameras.

Some audio products may support or be capable of supporting Bluetooth LE Audio, but the feature has not made its way to any Android smartphones yet. Reputedly, the first smartphones launching with Bluetooth LE Audio and Bluetooth LC3 will be the Xperia 1 V and Xperia 5 V.

The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 allegedly made its first Geekbench run last week, posting some rather impressive performance numbers. According to a new leak, the next-gen flagship chipset could arrive even earlier than expected as well.

Samsung is now bringing devices onto One UI 5.1, including the older Galaxy S20 series. Also in line for One UI 5.1 before March rolls around is the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 series, along with the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.

The Motorola Moto X40 is the world's only smartphone with a 156Hz display driven by the new flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. However, it is only officially available in China - for now. It is thought to take on different names for both the US and European markets, both of which have surfaced in the same potential pre-launch leak.

MediaTek has indicated that the updated Helio G36 SoC will be the one to bring specs such as 50MP rear cameras and 90Hz displays to the new budget, 4G/LTE-only smartphones of the near future. It also boasts a GPU optimized with the OEM's HyperEngine 2.0 Lite features for potentially enhanced gaming at this tier; then again, some on-chip specs remain unchanged compared to its predecessor.

Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 last year and looks set to refresh it, with a potential Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 built on TSMC's 4 nm node. That chipset, internally coded as "SM7475" has now appeared on AnTuTu, with scores that look to rival the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

The Galaxy A54 5G is said to launch alongside some of its upcoming 2023 mid-range Samsung siblings soon, especially after its latest cameo in a new certification that often presages global availability. It seems it will be joined by an M-series counterpart that might launch as an alternative in some markets - even though the two devices might have very similar specs.

New iPhones are finally slated to drop proprietary connectors from their 2023 "15 series" onward. However, Apple fans looking forward to enjoying the universal appeal of USB type-C may be disappointed to learn that the Cupertino behemoth allegedly intends to impose its current MFi system on its version of the port. The rumored restrictions might be enforced using similar hardware that keeps the Lightning port in the same walled garden at present.

The Galaxy A34 is allegedly set to launch later in 2023, alongside other devices that might include the non-5G version of the A14. They have been spotted in new leaks that seem to confirm their respective connectivity specs, and may also hint at widespread availability for the two upcoming low- to mid-tier Android smartphones.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite will make its debut alongside the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro on February 26. Ahead of that date, however, the entry-level Xiaomi 13 series phone has now appeared in the flesh, showcasing its design and key specs.

Available for pre-order since late January, the gargantuan Doogee V Max will start shipping just in time for Valentine's Day, but will also get a special price on this occasion. Starting February 13, those interested in this massive handset with a 22,000 mAh battery can take advantage of prices as low as US$329.99.

OnePlus may have just released the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R, but the company is alleged to have another Nord-branded smartphone in development. The Nord 3 is reported to contain a mid-range MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP primary camera supported by OIS, among other features.

The Xiaomi 13's global launch is a highly anticipated event. The phone performed well in our review and has been improved in many areas. Here you will find out what these improvements are, where the phone is still lacking and why it may be worthwhile to be a little more patient.

An increasing number of Pixel 7 Pro owners are reporting that volume buttons have started falling out of place. Purportedly a hardware issue and not a localised problem, the remedy is more complex than simply returning the errant buttons to their housing.

Oppo has finally outlined when it will launch the Find N2 Flip globally. The handset will debut outside China exactly two months after its Chinese introduction as Oppo looks to tackle Samsung's dominance with the Galaxy Z Flip series.

Extensive leaks have revealed numerous details about the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G, two of Samsung's next-generation mid-range smartphones. Both will launch with 120 Hz Super AMOLED displays and triple rear-facing cameras, among other similarities.

Android 14 has arrived in its first incarnation. Google has made many back-end changes with Android 14 Developer Preview 1, although there are a few hints at what could be to come for the next version of Android, including big screen improvements and greater customisation options.

Samsung has presented the BMW M Edition, a special edition version of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung claims to have been inspired by the BMW M3 E30 and will sell a mere 1,000 units in South Korea with a sole 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage configuration.

Renders of the Sony Xperia 1 V have been leaked and unsurprisingly the 2023 model looks very similar to the 2022 model. However, there are a few refinements to be spotted and the Xperia 1 V looks regal in its purple colorway. Unconfirmed specification details lead with the potential of up to 16 GB of RAM.

It has been rumored that a new Xperia smartphone expected for 2023 could come in a considerably larger range of colors than Sony usually offers for its devices. Sony is expected to release a mark V model of its Xperia 10 line this year while there have been persistent rumors that a compact Xperia Ace IV could be in the works.

An Android device calling itself the Nokia G22 has rolled up onto the Geekbench database for the first time. However, the alleged 2023 device's appearance might cast a dark cloud over hopes for significant upgrades in this round of HMD Global-brand smartphones, not to mention those for software support in the existing G21.

The iPhone 14 could easily be mistaken for its vanilla 13 forebear; however, according to a new rumor, the next-gen 15 will have a better chance of distinguishing itself in 2023. It will allegedly join the 15 Plus in developing a new kind of camera hump, thought to accommodate new upgrades found in the current Pro and Pro Max variants.

Meizu is reportedly heading back to the Android market with smartphones based on the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor in 2023. The Pro variant of this alleged 20 series may have been captured in a new live image that points to a highly original, possibly emoji-inspired, rear camera hump for the putative flagship device. It is also now said to launch with a new version of its Flyme UI out of the box.

Realme's inaugural, official Coca-Cola Limited Edition smartphone has been unveiled as a 10 Pro 5G that goes for more than a standard SKU with the exact same specs. It does, at least, come in new and exclusive packaging full of on-theme souvenirs. Only 1000 units of this box will be available for sale on the Indian market later in February 2023.

While Xiaomi looks geared to debut the Xiaomi 13 Lite, Xiaomi 13, and Xiaomi 13 Pro globally at MWC, the company's main flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will launch in a few months instead and could be joined by the Band 8, with the fitness band reportedly having now entered production.

Samsung's new flagship phones, the Galaxy S23 series, debuted with new performance modes: Standard and Light. That feature appears to have been a masterstroke, with benchmark numbers indicating a slight drop in performance when in Light, accompanied by significant prime core efficiency gains.

The launch of the cheapest member of the Pixel 7 family is approaching, with the Pixel 7a likely arriving this spring during Google I/O 2023. In the meantime, a third-party case manufacturer has already listed cases for the mid-range handheld with accompanying render images.

Some Galaxy S22 Ultra owners may be wondering if an upgrade to that former flagship phablet's new 23-series counterpart is a worthwhile upgrade, especially in terms of the alleged edge offered by incremental design changes that involve updated Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back of the device. Some experienced YouTubers may have come up with the answer to that question.

The Realme GT Neo5 has launched with a flat, "flagship-grade" 1.5K screen of 144Hz in refresh rate, 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 1,500Hz in touch-sampling rate included. It can combine this speedy display with the Android smartphone market's new top charging rate of 240W, not to mention up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Then again, for consumers who prioritize battery size or savings, there is also the Neo5 150W.

Samsung's plans for its future chipsets, the Exynos 2300, Exynos 2400, and Exynos 2500 have since been shrouded in mystery. That may have changed now, however, with a Korean leaker now providing insight into the subject, with an ambitious "Exynos 2500" seemingly set to mark Samsung's return to the flagship SoC space in 2025.

According to new reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12 Turbo only in China. However, the handset could also arrive in other markets as the POCO X5 GT, the third device in the POCO X5 series after the POCO X5 5G and POCO X5 Pro 5G.

Recently there have been reports that One UI 5.1 reserves upwards of 60 GB storage for system partitions on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung may continue to insist on pre-installing third-party apps on One UI, but claims of 60 GB in bloatware are far from true.

Available in quite a few different colors, the Beats Studio 3 wireless ANC over-ear headphones have a list price of US$349.95. Amazon customers can get four of the seven versions for US$199.95, thanks to the ongoing 43% discount. The remaining color choices are also available for less than US$300.

Xiaomi has almost inevitably teamed up with Hello Kitty for a version of the Civi 2 Android smartphone fashioned after the famous cat-person character. It is the same price as a standard SKU of the same device, albeit with reduced availability and a new release date. Then again, it is also now the only Civi 2 with a photochromic rear panel.

Xiaomi has outlined global launch dates for the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company's latest flagship smartphones. While the Xiaomi 13 Lite is also expected to arrive later this month, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will remain absent until the spring. Photos of its 90 W fast charger have now leaked online, though.

POCO has revealed which of its current smartphone stack will receive MIUI 14. Based on Android 12 or Android 13, MIUI 14 arrived first globally on the POCO X5 Pro 5G. However, the POCO F3, POCO F4, POCO M2, POCO M3, POCO M4, POCO M5, POCO X3 and POCO X4 series should all soon be eligible for MIUI 14.