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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

The Motorola Frontier has a huge camera housing. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Frontier: New high resolution renders of upcoming camera monster leak

Evan Blass has leaked new renders of the Motorola Frontier, the company's first smartphone with a 200 MP camera. The Frontier may not launch until the summer, but Blass has shown what to expect from Motorola's chunky flagship smar...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:04

The Mi Mix 5 could be among the first phones to offer 150 W fast charging. (Image Source: Let'sGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 5 tipped to offer 150 W fast charging, Leica co-branding on the cards for the 50 MP Sony IMX707 triple-camera

Xiaomi could be equipping its upcoming Mi Mix 5 flagship with a 150 W fast charging solution that can potentially charge the device from 0 to 100% in just about 15 minutes. It is also being speculated that Xiaomi could partner wit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 09:33

OPPO's new launch poster. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO hints it is bringing its first-gen Pad, a watch and more to MWC 2022

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 23:48

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could offer 8 GB of RAM. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tipped to land with RAM upgrades

A new leak has now claimed that Apple will upgrade standard RAM on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from the 6 GB on their predecessors, to match what is widely available on current Android flagship phones.

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 19:39

Honor will reveal the Magic4 series at MWC 2022 in Barcelona. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic4 series designs leak with multiple cameras for all models

Reportedly, Honor could be bringing up to seven cameras to the Magic 4 Pro, one of four Magic4 series smartphones that may launch at MWC 2022. Purportedly, Honor has settled on the names Magic4, Magic 4T and Magic Future for the r...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:36

The Edge 30 Pro could launch for a snip considering its specifications. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Alleged European pricing emerges that would make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 handset an awesome deal

Motorola has all but confirmed that the Edge 30 Pro will debut globally on February 24. Reportedly, pricing for the handset has surfaced at a European retailer that would see Motorola undercut the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:18

The RedMagic 7 series is official. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 7 series comes with up to 1TB of internal storage, an inaugural under-display camera variant - and 165W chargers in the boxes

Nubia's high-octane Android phone brand RedMagic has just unleashed its latest 7 and 7 Pro flagships on the world. The 7 Pro in particular is rated for a number of industry-leading upgrades, a world-first under-display camera (UDC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 18:27

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC is now official. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord CE 2 gets Dimensity 900 but offers the Nord CE's 64 MP camera and 90 Hz display, starts from ₹23,999 (US$320)

OnePlus has launched the Nord CE 2 in India starting from ₹23,999 (US$320). The Nord CE 2 sports cameras and display hardware like its predecessor but offers new software features for improved imaging. The Nord CE 2 now uses the M...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Feb 2022 16:58

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 primary camera. (Image source: SmartDroid)

POCO X4 Pro 5G camera samples fail to impress early reviewer

Camera samples from the POCO X4 Pro 5G have leaked, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera, but that cannot save it from taking mediocre-looking photos.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:23

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition launched yesterday. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 8100 models tipped for March debut

After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in China yesterday, Xiaomi already has its sights set on three other models in the series that will arrive with powerful chipsets. The trio could make their de...

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 15:19

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will reportedly be fabbed on TSMC's 4 nm node (image via Qualcomm)

TSMC's 4 nm node reportedly working wonders for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus with a yield rate of over 70%

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, is rumoured to use TSMC's 4 nm process node. Its production seems to be commencing in full force, with yields of over 70%. The company is expected to unveil...

Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2022 14:12

The POCO X4 Pro has a huge camera housing. (Image source: SmartDroid)

Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Specifications and hands-on photos leak of upcoming 108 MP, 120 Hz and Snapdragon 695-backed smartphone

Xiaomi is yet to announce the POCO X4 Pro 5G, but SmartDroid has already managed to get its hands on a unit. Not only has the website shown what the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks like, it has also listed the device's specifications, as has...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 12:25

The GT2 series has a new launch date. (Source: Realme)

Realme sets a date for the global launch of the GT2 flagship smartphone series

Realme's second-gen GT series is rated to pack specs that include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in its top-end Pro variant. The OEM has now revealed that they are coming to the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, in orde...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:39

Google's Messages app gets a boost to its uptake. (Source: Google)

Google Messages is now the stock texting app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US

Customers in the market for a new Galaxy S22-series phone in the United States might be assured of a fully-featured and up-to-date messaging experience out of the box. The OEM has pre-installed Google's messaging app and set it to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:06

POCO's next smartphone could be the F4 GT. (Image source: POCO)

POCO F4 GT arrives at multiple regulatory bodies as Xiaomi teases another POCO smartphone

The POCO F4 GT has stopped by multiple regulatory bodies, including the FCC. The global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has no set release date, but Xiaomi may have teased it during its POCO M4 Pro presentation in India.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 22:28

Realme touts the new 9i as a budget smartphone with leveled-up power

The Realme 9i has launched as the base model of its series in India (to date, at least). It has a new, 6nm 4G/LTE processor and faster charging compared to its predecessor. Then again, some consumers might find it a downgrade comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 19:30

Realme debuts the 9 Pro series in India with a flagship camera and up-to-date 5G processors

Realme has officially augmented its 9 series of smartphones with a new kind of top-end variant, the 9 Pro Plus. Despite this name, the 9 Pro has the larger display and battery, not to mention the higher refresh rate, of the two. H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 18:41