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The Mate 50 series looks set to be Huawei's next premium phones after the P50 series. (Source: Huawei)

New Huawei Mate 50 series leak touts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus and expected launch plans of Huawei's next flagships

The Huawei Mate 50 series has now been confirmed to be in Huawei's plan for release. Official sources fail to provide specific information but word in the form of leaks has now provided a look at the expected hardware and launch d...

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2022 12:46

The 'GX7AS' could be the Pixel 6a. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Google is set to launch another Pixel smartphone in India after the Pixel 4a

Google has not released a Pixel smartphone in India since the Pixel 4a. However, a recent BIS certification suggests that that could change in the next few months, possibly with the Pixel 6a. Currently, Google has only registered ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2022 12:34

The M4 Pro is nearly ready to go. (Source: POCO)

The non-5G POCO M4 Pro gets a launch date reveal along with a full design teaser

The Xiaomi sub-brand POCO has announced a launch date for its M4 Pro. There is a phone by this name already on the market; however, this version is a 4G/LTE-only phone. POCO has already gone ahead and spoiled this M-series variant...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2022 23:34

Unisoc is on the rise in the mobile SoC market. (Source: Unisoc)

Unisoc overtakes Samsung in the 2021 fourth-quarter smartphone processor market

The smartphone chipset market has ended 2021 with MediaTek still in the top spot, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. However, Qualcomm experienced a resurgence to a narrow second place, followed by Apple - and U...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2022 23:06

March update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra fixes reported display glitch

The Exynos 2200-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was reported to suffer from a rather pesky display bug. After acknowledging the issue, it appears Samsung has now fixed it with the first OTA to the phones, landing with the March s...

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2022 22:36

The Lenovo Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone are mainly aimed at gamers. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo teases upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone launches by posting full data sheets but without the prices

Lenovo has revealed the full specifications for the upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and the Legion Y90 smartphone. However, the Chinese OEM has managed to remain tight-lipped about the price tags. There is a lot of interest in the Leg...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2022 21:37

The 8z: a 2021 flagship with a 2022 launch date. (Source: Asus)

Asus finally announces a launch for the 8z in India

Asus has had to rebrand the ZenFone 8 to the 8z for the Indian market. This compact flagship smartphone's debut has not been heard of since its initial teaser in July 2021; however, the OEM has now finally scheduled its launch. It...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 23:27

An alleged Vivo flagship render. (Source: EqualLeaks x AppleConceptsPro)

The "NEX 5" is now the Vivo "X Note", according to the latest leak

A famous Weibo-based leaker reports that Vivo has certified its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered 2022 flagship. This device has been said to launch as the NEX 5 - however, according to the prolific leaker, the OEM has decided o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 20:16

Realme's MWC 2022 teaser. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme's upcoming power-brick upgrade is even faster than previously thought

Realme has already announced that it will unveil "The World's Fastest Charging Technology" at MWC 2022. Specs for the battery and power brick involved have already allegedly leaked out. However, according to the latest rumor, they...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 19:44

The Galaxy A53 5G in two of its four colours. (Image source: WinFuture)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G to launch in multiple colours but with familiar specifications

The Galaxy A53 5G is almost upon us, an Exynos 1200-powered smartphone. WinFuture has now leaked the Galaxy A53 5G in four launch colours and has reiterated many of the device's specifications. Predictably, the Galaxy A53 5G share...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 17:18

The Nubia Z40 Pro arrives in two versions and two colours. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z40 Pro launches as the first smartphone with a Sony IMX787 camera

Nubia has unveiled the Z40 Pro, the first Android smartphone with a Sony IMX787 camera and MagSafe-style charging. The Z40 Pro is available in two versions, two colours and starts at CNY 3,399 (~US$537) in China with 8 GB of RAM a...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 16:18

The new POCO M4 Pro may be the global Redmi Note 11 by another name. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO M4 Pro to launch with a 1,000-nit and AMOLED display; Snapdragon 680 4G a possibility in Redmi Note 11 re-brand

POCO continues to tease the next M4 Pro, a follow-up to last year's M4 Pro 5G. While the new smartphone may feature a 4G chipset, it could offer a significant advantage over the M4 Pro 5G. Unfortunately, it seems that the POCO M4 ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 16:10

The OPPO Pad is powered by a Snapdragon 870. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Pad: OPPO's new tablet joins the Mi Pad 5 Pro in the sub-premium echelons of the tablet market

OPPO has now launched its much-teased tablet, the OPPO Pad. The OPPO Pad makes its debut as a direct competitor to the Mi Pad 5 Pro in China, and slings a Snapdragon 870, 2.5K 120 Hz display, and a starting price tag that converts...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2022 15:59

The Xiaomi 11T series debuted last year as two devices with Snapdragon 888 SoCs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Details about five upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones leak, including the Xiaomi 12T Pro HyperCharge

A leak has outlined the first details about the Xiaomi 12T series, seemingly due to be released as the Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro HyperCharge. Xiaomi could have the Redmi K50 Ultra and Redmi K50S Ultra in th...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 11:04

The Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G will share many specifications. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy A53 will be a larger alternative to the Galaxy A33 5G with the same Exynos 1200 SoC

The Galaxy A53 5G has surfaced on the Google Play Console, just a few days after the Galaxy A33 5G did. Like the Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G has an Exynos 1200 SoC, 6 GB of RAM and a 1080p display. The Galaxy A53 5G will be a...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 10:42

A new "GT Neo3 render". (Source: OnLeaks x Zollege)

Rumor | The Realme GT Neo3 will be the phone to debut its OEM's fastest charging technology yet

Realme has registered new devices with the regulator TENAA, which has led to speculation that both are variants of the GT Neo3, as they only differ in terms of battery size. They are also now said to be powered by a new Dimensity ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 23:42

OPPO will use this chipset in 2022. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

Update | The OPPO Find X5 Pro is poised to debut as the world's first Dimensity 9000-powered flagship phone

OPPO has been said to use flagship-grade processors from both Qualcomm and MediaTek in its upcoming top-end smartphone series since rumors of the devices in question, the Find X5 and X5 Pro, started to emerge. Now, the OEM has con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 18:56

The Xiaomi CIVI Pro could debut next month, but only in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi CIVI Pro: Leak points to modest improvements over the regular model

Reportedly, Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing the CIVI Pro, another smartphone that will not make it out of China. While the leak mentions some CIVI Pro specifications, it seems that little will separate it from last year's non-...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 18:37

Motorola sells the Edge 30 Pro in Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola releases the Edge X30 outside China as the Edge 30 Pro and Edge Plus at surprisingly high prices

Motorola has released the Edge X30 outside China, but under two names. For some reason, Motorola has settled on the Edge 30 Pro in Europe and other markets, but the Edge+ or Edge Plus in North America. Either way, the handset is m...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 17:38

The POCO F4 GT is one of many POCO smartphones to be launched this year, Redmi K50 Gaming Edition pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO F4 GT: Global model to inherit Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition hardware, including Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and 120 W charging

Reportedly, Xiaomi has settled on the specifications of the POCO F4 GT, the global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. Accordingly, the POCO F4 GT will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, four cameras, a large battery that support...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 15:55

The Pixel 7 has a familiar yet subtly different design. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Pixel 7 could be a more compact flagship from Google this year

The Pixel 6 may only be a few months old, but leakers have already revealed what its successor looks like. The Pixel 7 shares its design language with the Pixel 6, albeit with a few tweaks. The Pixel 7 could be a bit smaller than ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 15:23

A new malware has been discovered by cybersecurity firm ThreayFabric on the Play Store. (Image: RoonZ.nl via Unsplash)

A new money-stealing malware makes rounds on Google Play Store posing as an innocent app with over 50,000 downloads

A new type of malware has been discovered making rounds on the Google Play store. Posing as a run-of-the-mill device speeding app "Fast Cleaner", the malware attempts to steal financial information from users of more than 50 Europ...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Feb 2022 14:49

Spicy Galaxy S22 Ultra pre-order incentives likely help it achieve a 60% take rate in Korea. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 phones are already smashing sales records

Samsung has done its best to promote sales of the new Galaxy S22 series with a mix of tasty pre-order incentives and an excellent trade-in program. Those efforts look to be bearing fruit, too, as a new report touts the Galaxy S22 ...

Ricci Rox, 24 Feb 2022 12:51

Oppo's newest high-end flagship smartphones are finally here (image via Oppo)

MWC 2022 | Oppo Find X5: Snapdragon 888 powered flagship smartphone unveiled with 50 MP triple rear cameras, 80 W fast charging support, and more.

The Oppo Find X5 has been launched alongside its Pro and Lite siblings. It features a Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.5-inch 120 Hz screen, 8 GB RAM and a 4,800 mAh battery. It will cost €999 and can be bought starting March 21.

Anil Ganti, 24 Feb 2022 12:00

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has officially been unveiled (image via Oppo)

MWC 2022 | Oppo Find X5 Pro unveiled with a 120 Hz WQHD+ screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, an in-house MariSilicon X NPU, and more

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has officially been announced for international markets. Some of its key specs include 50 MP quad rear cameras, a 120 Hz screen, 50 MP quad rear cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W fast charging...

Anil Ganti, 24 Feb 2022 12:00

The Find X5 Lite makes an MWC debut. (Source: OPPO)

MWC 2022 | The OPPO Find X5 Lite is Europe's latest Dimensity 900-powered smartphone

OPPO has launched its top-end Find X5 and X5 Pro today (February 24, 2022). However, for those looking to spend less than flagship prices on their newest phone, the Lite variant of this series is also now an option. It boasts a 90...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 12:00

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12X tentative global launch date leaks

The Xiaomi 12 series has been on sale in China for right near two months. The company has taken its sweet time with a global launch, but it appears fans may not have to wait much longer, as a new leak touts the first specific date...

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2022 22:10

The BLU G91 Max has a 60 Hz display and a 108 MP primary camera, among other features. (Image source: BLU)

BLU G91 Max: Budget smartphone launched with a 108 MP primary camera, 8 GB of RAM and wireless charging support

The BLU G91 Max is an affordable smartphone with plenty of intriguing features, considering its price. The G91 Max is available for US$179.99 in two colours and ships with Android 11.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 20:28

Next-gen iPhones might change how they receive 5G soon. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | The iPhone 14 series will come with 5G modems made for Apple by TSMC

iPhones have yet again been rumored to look elsewhere for their 5G connectivity solutions from 2022 onward. Now, according to a new report from a typically knowledgeable industry blog, these components will be supplied exclusively...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2022 20:03

Google Pixel 7 Pro renders have been released by leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer in collaboration with Smartprix. (Image source: OnLeaks/SmartPrix)

Google Pixel 7 Pro renders revealed, with many similarities to the Pixel 6 Pro's design

Leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the Google Pixel 7 Pro via Smartprix. The images show a very similar design to the Pixel 6 Pro, with the same two-tone style on the back of the device.

Polly Allcock, 23 Feb 2022 19:23

Vivo sells the Y76 5G in two colours, both with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y76 5G arrives in Europe for over €300 with Android 11 and a Dimensity 700 SoC

Vivo has released the Y76 5G in Europe, a MediaTek Dimensity 700-powered smartphone with a 50 MP primary camera. The Vivo Y76 5G also has a large battery, a 1080p display and sells for €329. Unfortunately, Vivo continues to ship t...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 19:03

The Moto G22 is now alleged to look like this. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Motorola Moto G22: new renders purport to confer quad rear cameras and an updated chassis on the supposedly upcoming budget smartphone

Motorola is now said to launch a smartphone that might combine a 90Hz display, a microSD card slot and Android 12 out of the box for just over US$200 soon. This alleged Moto G22's initial render suggested that it would come in a r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2022 18:45

The Edge 30 Pro will come with a free tablet at launch. (Image source: WinFuture)

Motorola Edge 30 Pro to ship with a free tablet for pre-orderers in Europe

Motorola is a day away from unveiling the Edge 30 Pro, its next global flagship smartphone. However, it has already emerged that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered handset will come with a free tablet if you pre-order it. The Edge 30 ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 15:24

The Samsung Galaxy A33 has an Exynos 1200 SoC and a 6.4-inch display. (Image source: OnLeaks & 91mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: Google Play Console leak confirms Exynos chipset, memory configuration and display specifications

The Google Play Console has published its listing for the Galaxy A33 5G, rumoured to be a 6.4-inch smartphone with an AMOLED display. The listing confirms several features about the Galaxy A33 5G, including what Exynos chipset it ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 14:35

The Hisense Infinity H60 5G has a faux leather back and six cameras of varying quality. (Image source: Hisense)

Hisense Infinity H60 5G presented with a curved AMOLED display, a 108 MP camera, and a faux leather design

Hisense has unveiled the Infinity H60 5G, a Dimensity 810-powered smartphone with a large AMOLED display. The device also has a 108 MP quad camera, two front-facing cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner, among other featur...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 13:35

The Redmi K50 has a flat display and matching chassis edges. (Image source: OnLeaks & Bestopedia)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 renders leak with a flat display and triple rear-facing cameras

OnLeaks has revealed what the Redmi K50 will look like when it launches, which is rumoured to be in March. The Snapdragon 870-powered smartphone has three rear-facing cameras and a flat display, along with a design that is in keep...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 12:14

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and 8000 are tipped to launch on March 1. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Leaked details and early performance numbers create hype for a Snapdragon 888 fighter

The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series is coming. MediaTek is tipped to debut both the Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 8100 on March 1, and multiple leaks have now thrown more light on both details and early performance metrics of the pr...

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2022 10:49

Apple may completely ditch the notch in the iPhone 15 Pro models. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple iPhone 15 Pro models may finally go notchless in favor of an under-display Face ID system

The iPhone 15 Pro could be the first Apple smartphone to go completely notchless, if rumor on the street is to be believed. The speculation stems from reports that Apple has ceased all work on an under-display Touch ID for the iPh...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Feb 2022 10:25

Google will fix the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's Wi-Fi issues with a subsequent software update (image via Google)

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Wi-Fi bug acknowledged by Google; fix incoming with March security patch

Google has taken note of the Wi-Fi bug introduced in some Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones by the February 2022 security update. The company says that it is working on a fix and it will be included with the March 2022 update.

Anil Ganti, 23 Feb 2022 09:44

The 4 Pro is here. (Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark finally holds an official global launch for its 4 Pro smartphone

Xiaomi's Black Shark 4 Pro has finally joined its vanilla 4 sibling on its brand's international webstore today (February 23, 2022). It offers the slightly outdated, yet still quite powerful, Snapdragon 888 flagship-grade processo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2022 09:00

The Exynos 2200 does not impress. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Samsung's new chipset fares worse in early real-world gaming tests

The Exynos 2200-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has now been put through the paces in a Genshin Impact gaming test. The new chipset fails to impress, and to an even worse extent than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2022 23:52

Qualcomm could be forced to go back to TSMC for its 3 mn smartphone SoCs (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm eyeing up TSMC's 3 nm capacity due to sub-par yields at Samsung Foundries

According to a new report, Qualcomm could be looking at TSMC to manufacture its upcoming 3 nm smartphone SoCs. The yields at Samsung Foundries have been around 35%, prompting Qualcomm to make the switch.

Anil Ganti, 22 Feb 2022 22:44

The RedMagic 7 flagship gaming smartphone launches on the international market

RedMagic has unveiled the global variant of its 2022 flagship gaming smartphone today (February 22, 2022). The 7 has a top-end 165Hz refresh rate for its AMOLED display, and boasts a comprehensive cooling system for its Snapdragon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2022 21:58

Xiaomi is likely to launch the Redmi K50 Pro under different names outside China. (Image source: OnLeaks & Zouton)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro design emerges with a different look to the new Redmi K50 Gaming Edition

Xiaomi has only just kicked off the Redmi K50 series with the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. However, render images of the Redmi K50 Pro have leaked, one of at least three other Redmi K50 series devices due to be released soon. The Red...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2022 20:39

Realme is coming to MWC with new charging tech. (Source: Realme)

Realme teases the launch of its fastest charging tech yet at MWC 2022

Realme has hyped its appearance at MWC 2022 through the medium of hints at a new and improved charging system for mobile devices to be unveiled during this show. Currently, the fastest type of wired charging this brand can do stan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2022 18:30

Oppo sells the A76 in two colours, both with black camera housings. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo A76 launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset, a large battery and dual SIM connectivity

Oppo has revealed the A76, a budget smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G. The 6.56-inch device has a 720p display, a 5,000 mAh battery and two rear-facing cameras. Available in two colours, the Oppo A76 ships with ColorOS 1...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2022 17:44

The Xiaomi 12 Lite borrows design cues from the Xiaomi Civi. (Source: Shantou Talk Digital)

Early Xiaomi 12 Lite details and renders revealed in new leak

A new report has now revealed details of what will be a brand new device in the Xiaomi 12 series, the mid-range Xiaomi 12 Lite. The Xiaomi 12 Lite appears to take heavy cues from the Xiaomi Civi that debuted in China months ago, a...

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2022 17:09

The Vivo X80 Pro will allegedly be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC (image via MediaTek)

Dimensity 9000 powered Vivo X80 Pro outshines the competition on AnTuTu and Geekbench

The flagship-grade Vivo X80 Pro has just shown up on Geekbench, where it managed to net a single-core score of 1,248 and a multi-core score of 4,191. Similarly, its overall AnTuTu score was 1,072,221. Essentially, it managed to ou...

Anil Ganti, 22 Feb 2022 14:08