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OnePlus and Oppo are likely a few months away from introducing their OnePlus Fold and Oppo Find N3 foldable smartphones. Nonetheless, 91mobiles claims to have received numerous details about both smartphones, with one being the global version of the other.

JerryRigEverything has subjected the Pixel 7a to his infamous durability test. Surprisingly, the cheapest Pixel 7 series model holds up better than the Pixel 7 Pro, which failed the YouTuber's bend test.

Realme has unleashed the Narzo N53 as its "thinnest phone ever", even though it still packs a 5,000mAh battery. Its 90Hz display and UI also supports the OEM's new "next-gen" Mini Capsule for Android feature. The "12GB Dynamic RAM" device starts at just under US$110 on its launch via Amazon.

A new leak shows off the Pixel 8 Pro doubling up as an IR thermometer via a dedicated sensor located on the rear camera housing. It has to be in close proximity to a person's skin and can even measure the temperatures of external objects.

Carl Pei has commented on the chipset that will power the Nothing Phone (2), a few days after a Geekbench listing of the device surfaced online. Not only has the Nothing CEO confirmed the switch to a flagship chipset, he has also explained the reasoning behind the decision.

Xiaomi has begun teasing the CIVI 3, the fourth model in the CIVI series. While launch details remain a mystery, Xiaomi has confirmed that the CIVI 3 will be the first smartphone to feature the Dimensity 8200 Ultra, a new MediaTek chipset with improved imaging capabilities.

HTC has revealed the U23 Pro in its home market, where it is available with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The U23 Pro relies on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, a 4,600 mAh battery, and a 108 MP primary camera, among other features.

The final and highest-end addition to the Redmi K60 series had been linked to the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 in its last leak. However, the "Ultra" has allegedly been upgraded to the newer Plus version of the same flagship silicon instead. The premium Android smartphone may also have a bright, rich, high-refresh-rate display specially optimized for its new chipset.

Kyocera is an OEM that offers rugged, occasionally sapphire-reinforced, smartphones to retail customers - or, rather, it did. The company has decided to quit sales to consumers as of May 2023, having posted a multi-million-dollar loss in its last financial performance report. Its devices may still be available to enterprise buyers, however.

Available on Amazon for roughly US$530, the massive Doogee V30 rugged Android 12 smartphone is now discounted by 20% on Doogeemall, so those interested can acquire it for US$420 instead of the US$524.99 list price. Those interested in a 22,000 mAh battery above anything else can take advantage of the US$100 coupon provided for the Doogee V Max.

Motorola has now confirmed the global launch date for its next-generation foldable smartphones. Rumoured to be the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, the pair have now been seen in more leaked official images showcasing the utility of the latter's huge cover display.

OPPO is now believed to launch its latest Reno-series Android smartphones on a certain date in May 2023. The devices are projected to pack typical mid-range specs into new packages, with most genuine upgrades reserved for the higher-end Pro and Pro+ models. Then again, the vanilla model may be able to graduate to faster charging and triple rear cameras in 2023.

Google has now confirmed that server issues were the reason behind some Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series units overheating and experiencing excessive battery drain. Google has pushed changes to the Google app remotely, with no end-user action required.

A South Korean media outlet says Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked will be held on July 26 in Seoul. Products announced at the event will be available for purchase on August 11.

The Nothing Phone (2) has made its Geekbench debut, scoring 1,253 and 3,833 in the benchmark. It packs 12 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon SoC, which could be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Oppo has shuttered its custom silicon team, according to a Chinese news report. The news is said to have come as a shock to employees with the team continuing to advertise for new staff as recently as the past two weeks. Oppo had been developing custom MariSilicon image signal processors (ISPs) for its devices in an attempt to differentiate their phones from the competition, however it appears the company's management no longer believes the added cost is warranted.

Amazon US has taken US$450 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in a new deal. Bringing the foldable down to as little as US$1,349.99, the deal also takes US$450 off 512 GB variants.

Motorola will soon release the Razr 40 Ultra, getting the jump on Samsung with its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5. Motorola is only a few weeks away from releasing the Razr 40 Ultra, ahead of which a high-profile leaker has published numerous press shots online showcasing the device in all its expected launch colours.

Qualcomm will launch its next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, at the tail end of the year. More performance numbers for the chipset have now leaked, indicating a 25% more powerful GPU and likely a similar number on the CPU end.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is already touted as the most potentially practical of its Android clamshell foldable smartphone series yet ahead of its release. Now, it is believed to become more productivity-friendly still by acquiring support for Samsung DeX at last. The feature, currently found on flagships such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, allows a mobile device to act more like a PC when connected to a monitor.

Google and iFixit announced a partnership to make replacement parts and tools for nearly every Pixel phone available. Furthermore, they are sold in a variety of markets worldwide - luckily for Australia-based teardown vlogger Hugh Jeffreys. The YouTuber tested the collaboration out on a broken Pixel 7 Pro.

Asus' latest Android gaming flagship smartphone builds on the most advanced and unusual features of its most premium forebears, an in-built AeroActive cooling portal included. However, none of that prevented the 6 Pro's JerryRigEverything bend-test fail. Can its 2023 counterpart do any better?

Nubia is expected to break into the foldable smartphone market by the end of 2023. The device is thought to launch as a successor to the current Z50 Ultra Android flagship, albeit with a much larger main display and - naturally - a completely different build. However, there are already hints that the brand has no intention of following the biggest flexible-display trends with its first-gen offering.

Realme is currently previewing its new Narzo N53 ahead of its debut as the brand's next Amazon Special in India. The Android smartphone bears a striking resemblance to a flagship iPhone in its new teasers, thanks to a suspiciously familiar camera hump design housing a 50MP main shooter. The N53 also boasts a new "California Sunshine" design with slim edges and a 5,000mAh battery thus far.

A new leak says the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will feature an eight-core CPU with a 2+4+2 layout, complete with two Cortex-X4 high-performance cores. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and launched sometime in October.

The Redmi Note 12 is the cheapest model in the current Redmi Note series. Although it costs considerably less than a Redmi Note 12 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+, its update supply is longer.

HTC has indicated that it will unleash a successor to the Desire 22 Pro later in May 2023. It is thought to launch with potentially significant rear camera and display specs (on paper, at least), with more moderate battery and charging upgrades. Then again, the OEM may choose to focus on use-cases besides mobile photography or mid-range performance with this next-gen "Pro".

Tecno is now said to take Samsung on with a "Phantom V Fold Yoga" to match the Galaxy Z Flip4 in the near future. Hands-on images of the device suggest that the two do indeed have a very similar build, although the "V Yoga" may stand out with a larger and more distinctive cover display. Then again, the Android smartphone may also launch with mid-range specs compared to the 2022 class-leader.

OtterBox and CASETiFY have confirmed that they are among the first of the popular accessory brands to support the newly-announced Google Pixel Fold with protective accessories. Both companies assert that the new cases can protect the first-gen flexible-display device with no hindrance to its unique new function. OtterBox also backs its versions to keep any added bulk to a minimum, whereas CASETiFY offers certified military-standard protection.

iQOO has officially confirmed that it will launch the world's first Android smartphone with MediaTek's newest flagship processor later in May 2023. The Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) is slated to power the Pro version of the Neo8 series on that date. The device is also already slated to arrive with the latest take on iQOO's high-end design and a dedicated secondary chip for its rear cameras.

OnePlus is now believed to have another device to augment its high-end 2023 smartphone line-up soon. It is thought to ship with the same processor as the brand's current flagship, yet hit a more moderate price-point with a display from BOE. It is slated to launch in China, yet could arrive in other regions thereafter as a new variation on the existing 11R.

Japan is seeking to reclaim its former semiconductor production crown with the newly-created Rapidus foundry that is collaborating with IBM to create cutting edge 2 nm chips. The plan is to offer yields and efficiency comparable to TSMC and Samsung by 2027, then usher the angstrom era ahead of the big foundries.

There has been mention of both an Xperia 7 and the frequently rumored Xperia ACE IV in a new report about upcoming Sony smartphones. Sony has already released two Xperia devices in 2023 and there are some expectations that at least three more Xperia smartphones are in the pipeline for this year. This unconfirmed list apparently includes a MediaTek Dimensity-powered Xperia phone.

Google has silently cut the price of the Pixel 6a after revealing the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. The price appears to be a new fixed price for Google's cheapest smartphone, likely to distinguish it from the company's new mid-range offering.

Google has released the second Android 14 Beta following yesterday's I/O 2023 keynote. Android 14 Beta 2 is available across numerous devices from iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi, unlike its Pixel-exclusive predecessors.

DxOMark has published detailed analysis of the P60 Pro and its flagship-worthy cameras. With 48 MP primary, 48 MP telephoto and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lenses, the P60 Pro currently offers the best rear-facing camera array of any smartphone released to date, Find X6 Pro, Magic5 Pro Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max included.

OnePlus' online store has unveiled its (North American) Mother's Day 2023 sale with attractive deals on some of its Android smartphones, its 2022 flagships included. The 10 Pro has potentially substantial discounts, whereas the 10T is offered at US$100 off (even if it has 16GB of RAM) and with a free protective accessory at present.

The "Razr 40" is thought to launch as one of Motorola's latest foldable smartphones. According to a new leak, it might do so with internals comparable to those of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, yet start for less. Should that be the case, it might prove the most popular Razr yet in 2023 - despite its rumored compromises.

Xiaomi has introduced the Mi TV ES Pro 90-inch, a new flagship in its Mi TV ES Pro range. Spanning 90-inches and with a 98-inch screen-to-body ratio, the new Mi TV ES Pro delivers a native 4K image with a 144 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other features.

Sony has introduced the Xperia 10 V, a new mid-range smartphone based on the same Snapdragon 695 chipset as its predecessor. The Xperia 10 V retains its predecessor's 60 Hz OLED display too, but features a new 48 primary camera.

In our review, the Galaxy A14 5G proved to be a good introductory smartphone. But in the past, the 5G standard would have to have been acquired with some compromises compared to the LTE version. Now, this is not the case - with a few exceptions.

Sony has lifted the lid on the Xperia 1 V, one of two smartphones the company has introduced today. Launched alongside the Xperia 10 V, the Xperia 1 V offers various improvements over the outgoing Xperia 1 IV, such as a new 48 MP primary camera and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Pre-orders will open next month in most markets but for more than comparable versions of the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Google has showcased the Pixel Fold, the first foldable smartphone for the company. Built around a 7.6-inch foldable display, the Pixel Fold also has a 5.8-inch cover display, a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 48 MP triple rear-facing camera set up, among other features.

Google has finally taken wraps off the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 7a is powered by the Google Tensor G2 SoC and features an FHD+ display, 64 MP primary camera, and a host of AI-powered enhancements. The Pixel 7a will retail for ₹43,999 or US$499.

Sony is preparing to launch the Xperia 1 V globally soon, having scheduled a global showcase on May 11. However, numerous details about the flagship's cameras may have leaked online, detailing Sony's new Exmor T sensor.

Huawei has confirmed European pricing for the Mate X3, the company's flagship foldable. Arguably more advanced than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the Mate X3 has a high price to match.

The increasingly well-known mobile device brand OPPO is preparing to wrap its operations in France up in order to leave the market as of mid-2023. The company might, furthermore, bring its "co-brand" OnePlus with it in the course of this exit. It reportedly represents losses to contractors and re-sellers that might run into the millions of euros.