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OPPO's 2023 flagship Android smartphone is projected to upgrade to a Sony IMX989 as a main rear camera. Should this be the case, the top-end 1-inch sensor may stand to be a unique version, as it may be the only one enhanced with a MariSilicon X-series co-processor in the Find X6 Pro. A new leak asserts that not only is this the case, it will render the camera capable of next-level video features.

Realme has hyped its upcoming 10 4G as the most powerful smartphone yet to launch with its new MediaTek SoC. Now, the OEM has announced that it will not be long until these claims can be put to the test. In the meantime, the probably affordable mobile device is being touted as one that will "sweep away the competition" with potential advantages inherited from its predecessor.

Xiaomi has revealed an unusual take on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Reportedly developed alongside the flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept has a second 1-inch camera sensor and a Leica M mount to provide compatibility with DSLR lenses.

Huawei has introduced the Pocket S, its latest foldable smartphone. Lifting many features from last year's P50 Pocket, the Pocket S utilises the lesser Snapdragon 778G chipset and is available in multiple colours. Accordingly, the Huawei Pocket S is cheaper than the P50 Pocket too.

The new 1-beta nodes bring 15% improvements for power efficiency and a 35% increase in capacity over last year's 1-alpha technology. Micron is already shipping LPDDR5X-8500 qualification samples to select smartphone manufacturers.

According to new reports, Xiaomi could equip the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra with an even more impressive camera sensor than the 1-inch one in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. With the Sony IMX989 headed to the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra may showcase a new sensor altogether.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 are coming. The two next-gen flagship chipsets will debut this month, and new leaks have now revealed core configuration details and early GPU performance numbers that outperform Apple's A16 Bionic.

The Snapdragon Summit is officially on, and will take place from its traditional Hawai'i setting in 2022. However, it will also be livestreamed, starting with its Day 1 keynote. The event is widely projected to introduce the new top-end 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, although Qualcomm asserts that it will also debut its latest developments in the areas of extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as new dedicated solutions for audio and connectivity tech.

Xiaomi has revealed that it took less than an hour for it to sell more than 350,000 smartphones belonging to the new Redmi Note 12 series. Surprisingly, the Redmi Note 12 series is decidedly more unpopular than the Redmi Note 11 series, which garnered over 500,000 sales during the same period.

Unihertz has revealed the Jelly 2E, a compact smartphone that the company claims is the size of a credit card. The Unihertz Jelly 2E has a 3-inch display, weighs 110 g and is based on the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, among other features.

Huawei is now strongly hinting at an upcoming new feature for its latest top-end foldable smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, to be unveiled during the OEM's upcoming Developer Conference. The upgrade could put the premium device on par with the latest iPhone 14 series in terms of cutting-edge innovations - then again, it might have its limits.

Additional Motorola Edge X40 specifications have been revealed. They include 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP triple rear cameras, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 18 GB of RAM. The 12 MP sensor is a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom.

Google's latest top-end Android smartphone has now made its appearance on the JerryRigEverything YouTube tech teardown channel. The Gorilla Glass Victus- and anodized aluminum-enhanced Pixel 7 Pro might have passed the traditional battery of online durability tests with flying colors - were it not for one of its series' most distinctive and prominent hardware attributes, that is.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is on the way. MediaTek's next-gen flagship was rumored to launch before its rival, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and those rumors look to have had substance to them, with a new leak revealing what appears to be a press invite for a November 8 event.

According to word on the grapevine, Nothing is set to debut a direct successor to the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds that launched over a year ago. Supposedly, the Nothing Ear (2) is slated to be unveiled imminently—in December.

Samsung has outlined plans to upgrade 65 devices to One UI 5 in Europe. Supposedly, the company will complete its Android 13 upgrade process by February 2023 in Europe, with November and December being the biggest months in Samsung's rollout. Unsurprisingly, Samsung will update current flagships first before moving onto older models and current mid-range devices.

Xiaomi is preparing a successor to the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, an Indian version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. With the release of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, Xiaomi has added references within MIUI to the Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge. Sadly, it seems that the Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition and its 210 W fast charging capabilities.

Industry analyst Ross Young says that the iPhone SE 4 could substitute its LCD panel with an OLED variant. Apple is yet to decide on the phone's screen size, which could vary between 5.7 and 6.1 inches.

Vivo is a smartphone OEM that has just secured the #1 spot in its native market of China for the third quarter of 2022 (3Q2022). Therefore, it could bring up this opportunity at a flex during the press conference it has scheduled in November 2022 to unveil its latest software for mobile devices sold in the same country. OriginOS 3 is touted to enhance IoT control as well as bring Android 13 features to the first flagships to see its public betas.

Google's Pixel 7 Pro and Honor's Magic4 Ultimate have just lost their joint position as #1 in terms of DxOMark's rear camera scores to the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. The first-gen XMAGE flagship smartphone has been unveiled as the testing group's new champion in this respect, grabbing acclaim for its auto-focus, dynamic range and ability to capture high detail with its triple rear shooters.

Allegedly, Xiaomi is considering bringing the CIVI 2 to market outside China not only as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE but also the Xiaomi 13 Lite. If correct, it would see Xiaomi offer the same handset across multiple smartphone generations with no internal changes. Currently, the CIVI 2 is one of the only smartphones that features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset.

Some leaked promotional material from KT suggests that Samsung could announce the Galaxy S23 series on January 5. Subscribers can supposedly pre-order the smartphones on December 23 and get a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for their efforts.

Numerous screen protectors for next year's Samsung Galaxy S23 series have emerged via Ice Universe. Following on from various CAD-based renders, the images show what the front of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will look like, excluding their centre-mounted front-facing cameras.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are billed to launch before the end of the year, and will likely be among the first batch of phones to adopt Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Details of the Xiaomi 13 Pro have now leaked online, touting a 1-inch type IMX989 50 MP primary camera and other impressive bits of hardware.

The iPhone 14 Plus is Apple's response to the disappointing sales numbers of the iPhone 13 Mini. With a 6.7-inch display, the Plus version offers as much screen space as the Pro models and the battery life matches that of its big siblings as well.

Realme has now confirmed that its upcoming 10 4G smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor on its launch. The OEM asserts that this "best-in-class" chipset has propelled its new entry-level device to just over 400,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark. Meanwhile, a less official leak purports to outline how much it will cost to own this "highest-scoring" performance in Europe.

A supposed test photo taken by a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra prototype has been shared by a well-known leaker alongside a comparison image taken with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The expected bump from a 108 MP main camera to a 200 MP sensor is dramatically demonstrated upon inspection of the two shots. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s effort is plainly superior.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition debuted a few days ago in China as the fastest-charging smartphone the world has ever seen, with its 210 W brick being advertised as able to charge the phone fully in just nine minutes. The mid-range phone has now been put through a charging test, with results not quite matching Xiaomi's claims but still well ahead of the competition.

Ulefone's latest rugged smartphone boasts the "latest" Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging tech from FLIR in one of its rear-facing shooters. It is joined by a 108MP sensor as a 'normal' main camera, and also steps up to an FHD+ 120Hz display kept on with a 9,600mAh battery that even has fast charging in this generation. The rugged device has a 5G MediaTek Dimensity chipset - then again, it still runs Android 12.

OPPO's well-received first-gen foldable Android smartphone, the Find N, is now linked to an equally flexible successor. Its latest leak paints this "N2" as more of a refresh with a slightly updated SoC that drives screens with potentially upgraded specs. Then again, the newer model might come with more subtle design tweaks that might make it easier to use day to day.

Redmi's alleged plans to launch a 2023 version of the pre-existing Note 11 Pro seemed confusing enough even before the new 12 series became official. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi brand is still said to go right ahead with the use of this product name, especially as a device with an allegedly corresponding model number has just shown up on Geekbench, increasingly obsolescent specs and all.

Huawei has now started selling the Mate 50 Pro in Europe. Still the company’s current flagship, the Mate 50 Pro has arrived in Europe for €100 less than Huawei advertised it for last month. Arguably one of the best camera flagships released this year, the lack of Google Mobile Services still presents the same issues for most audiences outside China.

Vivo has confirmed initial details about the camera hardware it plans to include in the upcoming X90 smartphone series. With the X90 Pro Plus rumoured to feature four high-megapixel cameras, Vivo has hinted that the entire X90 series will feature primary cameras with 77% more light-sensitive sensors, as well as Zeiss lenses and support from AI to maximise image quality.

The iPhone 15 may be set to see some sizeable upgrades, including a bump to 8 GB of RAM, a periscope camera, and more, according to Taiwan-based TrendForce. However, these improved specs may be reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the standard iPhone 15 Pro will be similar to the current iPhone 14 Pro.

Based on a new leak, it seems that Vivo's next flagship smartphone will rely on four high-resolution rear-facing cameras. With a periscope zoom camera outputting at 64 MP, the Vivo X90 Pro Plus will also contain a 1-inch sensor in the form of the Sony IMX989V.

Sony has announced a new over-the-air (OTA) software upgrade for its Xperia PRO-I smartphone. It adds an option to live-stream directly from the Videography Pro app for the device's camera UI, which might make its use on social media apps easier and more effective. The update also gives the Android flagship a quicker way to re-map a first-party grip/tripod accessory's custom button.

The G60 is one of Nokia's first Android smartphones to upgrade to a 120Hz display in 2022. Now, its appearance on the HMD Global brand's official Indian website hints that it will bring that spec with it to its new market. The device may be available in 2 colorways on its new launch, and already promises "longevity" in terms of software support.

One of Motorola's next budget smartphones has surfaced online. Billed as the Moto G Play (2022), the handset is rumoured to rely on an entry-level MediaTek Helio chipset, along with a 5,000 mAh battery and a large but 720p display.

Motorola appears to be preparing to release the Edge X40, rumoured to be arriving next year globally as the Edge 40 Pro. Although the Edge X40 has three rear-facing cameras like its predecessor, Motorola has tweaked its rear design and has switched over to using curved displays with minimal bezels.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a 200 MP camera. Contrary to prior takes, it appears the Galaxy S22 Ultra's successor could still deliver excellent camera performance from that sensor, in spite of its reported technical inferiority to sensors like the Sony IMX989 expected to dominate the flagship space next year.

OnePlus has now released a timeline for its OxygenOS 13 beta roll-out. The schedule "approximately" outlines which devices will become eligible for the official preview builds of the brand's Android 13-based software, and when. It shows that the 10T is the next flagship-series variant in this queue, along with the Nord 2T, and has a potentially welcome Easter egg for Nord N20 SE owners.

The Realme 10 and its siblings are the subject of new leaks suggesting that they will replace their 2022 9-series counterparts. Now, the putative mid-range Android smartphones' brand now hints that they will launch soon - before the end of the year, even. The devices are now also officially touted to make advancements in three key areas.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 12 Racing Edition in China, a limited edition Redmi Note 12 series model. Available for CNY 2,599 (~US$362) in Xiaomi's home market, the Racing Edition sports a unique-looking back panel amid a few other design changes.

Xiaomi has unveiled new fast charging technology with the Redmi Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition. Equipped with a 4,300 mAh battery, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition boasts 210 W fast charging for just 9-minute recharge times.

After a week of teasers, Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi Note 12 series in China. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus will likely be considered the most interesting of the bunch, thanks to its new, impressive 200 MP main camera and a starting price tag that converts into less than US$300.

The Redmi Note 12 has arrived, the entry-level model in the new Redmi Note 12 series. Equipped with the same display as the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 also has Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 48 MP camera. The Redmi Note 12 starts at CNY 1,199 (~US$167) in China, but an international launch remains pending at this stage.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 12 Pro in China, where it starts at CNY 1,699 (~US$237) with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Available with up to 12 GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 12 Pro has the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, a 50 MP camera with OIS and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports OIS, among other features.