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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

The Xperia Pro-I is more or less an Xperia 1 III with the 1-inch sensor of the Sony RX100 VII compact camera.

Verdict on the Sony Xperia Pro-I: Only worth it with smartphone accessories?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I shines with a very extensive camera software and optional vlogging accessories. However, the camera quality of the Sony smartphone is not beyond reproach ...

Marcus Herbrich, 22 Feb 2022 12:42

The POCO X4 Pro will feature a Snapdragon 695 and a 120 Hz display. (Image source: Passionategeekz)

POCO announces global launch of the POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G after substantial leaks

POCO has unveiled its #AllAroundACE global launch event, where it will showcase the POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G. The pair will debut on February 28, although they are both re-branded Redmi smartphones.

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2022 10:45

The Xiaomi 12X may be set to debut globally. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12X: Snapdragon 870-powered premium compact phone poised to bring value to the global market

Most available information so far has leaned towards Xiaomi not bringing the Xiaomi 12X to the global market. That may not be the case in reality, as word from typically reliable quarters claim that a global debut is on the cards ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2022 09:24

Xiaomi launches the Surge C1. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi will launch flagship phones with even more custom silicon in 2022

Xiaomi launched its first-gen in-house image signalling processor (ISP) as part of a 2021 flagship smartphone. Now, a famous leaker claims that its second generation is in the works, and may be responsible for things besides camer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2022 23:46

The "new" 10 Pro variant. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus unveils a new "Extreme Edition" of the 10 Pro in China

OnePlus has debuted a new version of its new 10 Pro flagship Android smartphone via its OPPO store online in its native China. It is finished in a new white colorway exclusive to this new SKU, which also offers a new top end in te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2022 22:42

Never Settle. (Source: JerryRigEverything)

The OnePlus 10 Pro horrifically disappoints in a durability test

The OnePlus 10 Pro has now been tested by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything, and performed rather shambolically. The OnePlus flagship snapped in two in the bend test, just weeks after the foldable OPPO Find N aced similar tests.

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2022 19:15

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G debuted globally on January 26. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series set to land sooner than expected

The Redmi Note 11 phones are barely a month old on the global market but Xiaomi already has its sights set on the Redmi Note 12 series. Word from multiple corners indicate that a debut for the Redmi Note 12 series in China isn't a...

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2022 15:48

Xiaomi 12 Pro: Get it while it's hot or wait and see?

The 12 Pro is Xiaomi's 2022 flagship smartphone and not only comes with the latest Snapdragon SoC, but also a highly modern display, long battery life and a triple camera worthy of the name. But is an import model worth it?

Daniel Schmidt, 21 Feb 2022 13:31

This looks to be software-related. (Source: Reddit)

Early Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra units may be having a display problem

The Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Samsung's latest smartphone lineup as a replacement for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Some owners of the flagship in Exynos regions aren't too thrilled, though, as their phones appear to suffer from a weird ...

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2022 12:58

MIUI 13 updates set to land on the Xiaomi 11T and Poco X3 GT with Android 12 in tow

Xiaomi is set to continue its MIUI 13 rollout with two devices, the Xiaomi 11T and Poco X3 GT. A deep look at Mi code has revealed the existence of Android 12-based MIUI 13 builds for the Global and European models of the Xiaomi 1...

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2022 09:05

The 8 Gen 1 lacks AV1 support. (Source: Qiualcomm)

Rumor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series chipsets will not support the AV1 codec until 2023

AV1 is an emerging video codec increasingly adopted by companies in the content-streaming and entertainment space. They range from Samsung to Broadcom - but not Qualcomm, an OEM that has failed to support this form of decoding eve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2022 23:08

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 appears to require active cooling to be at its best.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Redmi K50 Gaming versus Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro tests reveal first gaming implementation performance numbers of Qualcomm's chipset

A new series of gaming tests pitting the new Redmi K50 Gaming Edition against the Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro has now shown what Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performs like in proper gaming-focused implementations.

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2022 22:46

Vivo's "9000 flagship"? (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Vivo hints strongly at the imminent release of a Dimensity 9000-powered smartphone

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor may arrive on the market soon as a flagship mobile processor to watch out for in 2022. Now, a representative of the OEM Vivo has indicated that this company is working on its inaugural 9000-po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2022 20:09

The Sony Xperia 5 III. (Source: NextPit)

New Xperia 5 IV leak reveals a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus and other details of Sony's next small premium phone

The Sony Xperia 5 IV will succeed the Xperia 5 III as Sony's smaller flagship phone for the year. A new leak has now revealed more details of the device, with one notable takeaway being Sony's apparent intention to equip the phone...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2022 19:48

Legion Y90: the phone with its own SSD? (Source: Lenovo via Weibo)

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is touted as a smartphone with a hybrid UFS 3.1 and SSD storage system

The Legion Y90 is Lenovo's upcoming flagship gaming smartphone for 2022. The OEM's latest teaser for this device outlines the specs to come in its updated RGB-enabled chassis. They include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, LPDDR5 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2022 19:30

The Poco X4 Pro 5G will debut later this month. (Source: SmartDroid)

Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G launch date revealed in new leak

The Poco X4 Pro 5G leaked in full a few days ago, and a new report has now provided information on when the phone will make its debut on the global market. Launch isn't far off, it appears, and fans will soon have the rebadged Red...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2022 10:05

OmniVision announces the development of the world's smallest pixel for mobile image sensors

OmniVision claims to have broken the world record for pixel size for the CMOS found in smartphone cameras. The new ultra-tiny component is now thus touted to drive ever higher resolution in the field of mobile device imaging, not ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2022 23:06

An opening shot from Park Chan-wook's new short. (Source: Apple via YouTube)

Apple and the director of Oldboy present a short movie shot entirely on the iPhone 13 Pro

Park Chan-wook, director of the modern classic Oldboy, has partnered with Apple to post a 21-minute big-production-value video, albeit apparently shot using nothing more than several units of the iPhone 13 Pro. The project is oste...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2022 22:07

The Galaxy S22 series was launched in February 2022. (Image source: Samsung)

5 unexpected changes Samsung made with the Galaxy S22 series

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series launched on February 9, 2022 to both cheers and groans. As usual, there are some iterative upgrades and there are some more drastic changes. Let's have a look at some of the more unexpected and contro...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Feb 2022 20:57

MIUI 12.5.12 Enhanced Edition on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

MIUI 12.5.12 Enhanced Edition brings the January 2022 security patch to Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users

Without any date for the arrival of the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for their handsets to talk about yet, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro owners are now receiving a new piece of code based on Android 11. Sadly, MIUI 12.5.12 Enhanced Edition...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2022 20:55

The Moto G200 5G is Motorola's newest flagship model of the Moto G series, equipped with the Snapdragon 888+.

Test verdict on the Motorola Moto G200 5G - Mid-range smartphone with amazing performance

The Motorola Moto G200 5G offers a lot of performance. The mid-range smartphone doesn't fail to impress with its 144-Hz panel, a Snapdragon 888+, UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. In other areas, however, the Moto G flagship is lack...

Marcus Herbrich, 19 Feb 2022 11:20

Android 13 DP1 implies that Google is testing GS201 in a Pixel 6 series device. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro codenames discovered in Android 13 DP1 alongside a Pixel 6 Pro with a second-generation Tensor chip

Android 13 DP1 has divulged information about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, over six months before the pair are expected to arrive. Reportedly, a Pixel 6 Pro development device with a second-generation Google Tensor chip has been s...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2022 10:50

The 5G BlackBerry smartphone is now dead in the water. (Source: Behance)

OnwardMobility announces its closure and the death of the promised BlackBerry 5G smartphone

After reports claiming so surfaced a while ago, BlackBerry license holders OnwardMobility have now announced a complete shutdown. That, of course, means that the promised 5G BlackBerry phone will no longer see the light of day.

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 10:10

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Official listing and leaks tout existence and expected launch date of Xiaomi's flagship champion

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is coming. It appears there can be no doubt about that anymore, as the flagship phone has now been spotted on an IMEI database, with two different sources also providing information on possible launch timeframe...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 08:30

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra supposedly fails to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in camera tests

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its array of incredible camera hardware is widely considered as being able to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in most shooting conditions. DxOMark disagrees, though, and its review of the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ult...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 07:11

The Xiaomi 11T Pro launched last year with a Snapdragon 888 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 11T Pro receives Android 12 and MIUI 13 globally

Xiaomi has released V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM to the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the device's first MIUI 13 build globally. Also packing Android 12, V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM is available to Mi Pilot testers, a program that remains open to join.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:53

Android 13 should land on Xiaomi smartphones from late 2022 onwards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 13 update list outlines dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones due for upcoming OS upgrade

Xiaomi may be busy updating smartphones to Android 12, but Xiaomiui is already thinking about Android 13. Purportedly, dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones will receive Android 13, including the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Not...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:39

The S22 Ultra before its drop-test ordeal. (Source: PBKreviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra "disappoints" in a gruelling drop-test video

Samsung has debuted Gorilla Glass Victus Plus in its flagship Galaxy S22 line, asserting that this latest form of Corning protection for smartphones offers extra durability over its predecessor. However, a new YouTube post might c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 19:20

The Z40 Pro's pre-launch design teaser. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

The Nubia Z40 Pro's looks and color options are revealed alongside the flagship phone's launch date

Nubia has announced a date on which its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship Android phone, the Z40 Pro, will make its debut. Ahead of this event, however, the OEM has seen fit to reveal this device's design and colorways in advanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:49

New "Motorola Moto G22" leaks suggest a potentially interesting upcoming smartphone for under US$230

A new leak asserts that Motorola will update the Moto G series of smartphones with an affordable new variant soon. Should this rumor prove accurate, it may indicate what the OEM will offer for just over US$200 in 2022. This price ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:06

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is available in China in multiple styles. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells at least 70,000 Redmi K50 Gaming Edition handsets in a minute during first flash sale

It appears that Xiaomi has impressed its fans with the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, its latest gaming smartphone. Purportedly, Xiaomi sold anywhere from 70,000 to 85,000 units within one minute of trading. The Redmi K50 Gaming Editio...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 17:33