Smartphone

The Pixel 6a and its new fingerprint scanner. (Image source: Google France)

Google Pixel 6a: Official unboxing video arrives ahead of schedule showing new fingerprint sensor and no power brick

Google's French subsidiary has showcased the Pixel 6a, a handset that will not start shipping until July. While Google France has since taken down its video, its contents remain watchable elsewhere. Not only does the video highlig...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 16:14

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is available in violet, black, or white, depending on the market. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 IV pre-sales allegedly one-third those of Xperia 1 III as prohibitive price tag leaves Chinese retailer reservations looking anemic

It has been reported that pre-sales for the Sony Xperia 1 IV are only a third of those for the Xperia 1 III. Considering the source of the information, this sorry state of affairs likely pertains to the China market, although the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2022 12:10

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Leica camera partnership and July launch announced for Xiaomi's upcoming flagship

Xiaomi has now officially announced its partnership with German camera giants, Leica, on an upcoming smartphone. While the smartphone isn't named, it's almost definitely the Xiaomi 12 Ultra and has now also been confirmed to debut...

Ricci Rox, 23 May 2022 08:02

Redmi Buds 4 Pro to debut alongside the Redmi Note 11T series with Bluetooth 5.3 support

Alongside the Xiaomi Band 7 and Redmi Note 11T series, Xiaomi will also launch new TWS earbuds on May 24 in China. The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are on the way, and they're set to land with better noise reduction and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 23:00

Huawei touts App Gallery security. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei AppGallery: a developer's report of a bug that might allow paid apps to be downloaded for free goes unaddressed for "weeks"

The AppGallery is Huawei's in-house version of something like Apple's App Store that the OEM has been obliged to establish after it lost access to the Google Play Store. A developer claims that it has exhibited a vulnerability tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 18:27

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 makes its debut. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1: A new AnTuTu post demonstrates what the new flagship SoC can do with top-end Android smartphone specs

The Snapdragon 8 Plus (or 8+) Gen 1 chipset has just launched in conjunction with initial benchmarks purporting to establish the potential for seven-figure AnTuTu scores in the newly refreshed flagship. However, according to a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 17:28

Google Pixels increase their share of the North American smartphone market to a significant degree in the first quarter of 2022

Google has shot into the top 5 among smartphone brands active in the North American market, with an impressive growth of nearly 400% year-on-year (YoY) for 2022's first quarter (1Q2022). Then again, Apple still reigns supreme, hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 15:17

Leaked image of the supposed ROG Phone 6 prototype. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Asus ROG Phone 6: Live images of gaming phone prototype reportedly surface in the wild

After Asus announced that the ROG Phone 6 would land with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it appears the gaming phone's rumor mill may have picked up speed, with images of a supposed prototype now appearing in the wild.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 12:49

Xiaomi 12T Pro to debut with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Xiaomi 12T Pro will succeed last year's 11T Pro later in the year and will be one of Xiaomi's few Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered devices this year, and could be the only one to be sold outside China. According the other reports, ...

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 11:19

BOE may lose Apple-supplier status. (Source: BOE)

Apple may cancel BOE as an iPhone 14 display supplier over iPhone 13 blunder

BOE has been tipped as one of three sources of display panels for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. However, this lucrative contract now reportedly hangs in the balance following a dispute over a previous dispute concerning 13-series...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2022 21:48

Could the next-gen Razr be a true flagship? (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

Rumor | The Motorola Razr 3 will be the world's first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered foldable

Motorola has just released another new poster touting its upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship smartphone. This one comes with strong hints that the device in question will be foldable, leading to speculation that the successor t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2022 16:26

Realme Pad X 5G: Marketing images and color options of Realme's first 5G tablet revealed in new leaks

The Realme Pad X will makes its debut on May 26 in China and Realme has begun ramping up its marketing campaign for the tablet, with images of the device and its stylus, the Realme Pen, now revealed in new leaks.

Ricci Rox, 21 May 2022 08:42

Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro TWS (Source: Tronsmart)

Tronsmart launches the affordable Onyx Ace Pro TWS with Qualcomm aptX support and 13 mm drivers

Although there are countless TWS earbuds available in the sub-US$50 area of the market, the Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro is one of the few capable of bringing together Qualcomm aptX support and 13 mm drivers. Now available on Tronsmart'...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2022 01:57

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

The 70 and 70 Pro in the wild. (Source: Machine Wang Tengxiao via Weibo)

Honor 70 and 70 Pro design is revealed in full thanks to new online and offline retail leaks

Honor has confirmed that it will launch the 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones later in May 2022. However, its 2 variants, the 70 and 70 Pro, have been snapped from all angles in a physical store ahead of this even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 18:50

The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus will debut on May 24 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus receives DisplayMate A+ rating for its 144 Hz IPS LCD with no PWM

The Redmi Note 11T Pro+ has become the first smartphone with an LCD display to receive a DisplayMate A+ rating. Xiaomi's upcoming smartphone does not use PWM to modulate display brightness, all but eliminating headache-inducing fl...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 17:37

TSMC expected to announce plans for its 1.4 nm production nodes next month

With the first 2 nm chips planned for a 2025 release, TSMC could theoretically ready the 1.4 nm nodes by 2028. Samsung will most likely come up with a similar node around the same time, while Intel will try to get ahead of the gam...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:14

Numerous Android OEMs will bring Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus-powered smartphones to market from this summer onwards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus: iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus and Xiaomi all to use Qualcomm's new flagship chipset as Realme GT2 Master Exploration Edition impresses in AnTuTu

Android OEMs have already confirmed their intention to equip upcoming flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. Not only has OnePlus confirmed a launch window for the rumoured OnePlus 10 Ultra, benchmark data for the ...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 17:04

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is now official with CPU and GPU performance and efficiency gains. (Image: Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 now official: First reference benchmarks indicate Dimensity 9000 levels of performance, new Adreno 730 handsomely beats A15 Bionic

Qualcomm has officially launched the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform — an incremental upgrade over the 8 Gen 1 targeted at premium Android smartphone experiences. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 comes with increased CPU and GPU pe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 May 2022 16:49

The new Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design launches to provide the basis for the next generation of smartphone-linked headsets

Qualcomm has released reference headsets based on its Snapdragon XR2 platform before; however, this new Smart Viewer stands out among them as it is wireless. The OEM asserts that its support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth results in m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 14:00

The Galaxy Z Flip4 will resemble its predecessor but with a larger cover display. (Image source: @OnLeaks & 91mobiles)

Latest Galaxy Z Flip4 leak points to a battery life boon for Samsung's next-generation foldable

It seems that the Galaxy Z Flip4 will offer significantly better battery life than its predecessor. Not only will Samsung's next-generation foldable rely on the more efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform, but the CCC in China also...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 13:10

The Poco X4 Pro was a Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G rebadge. (Source: Poco)

Poco X4 GT: Performance-focused smartphone details leak with a Dimensity 8100 in tow

A new leak has now revealed tentative details of one of Poco's next devices, the Poco X4 GT. The Poco X4 GT will be a performance-centric phone as is usual with the company's "GT" models, and will offer excellent performance thank...

Ricci Rox, 20 May 2022 12:53

Doogee S98 Pro rugged phone coming June 6 (Source: Doogee)

Doogee's upcoming S98 Pro goes up for pre-order, launch date set on June 6

Just as promised, the MediaTek Helio G96-powered Doogee S98 Pro rugged handset will launch in June. The accurate date is June 6, and those interested can already place their orders and take advantage of an excellent early bird dis...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2022 00:38

The Moto G42 will have a 4G modem and an OLED display. (Image source: @yabhishekhd)

Motorola Moto G42: Official marketing renders and details emerge of upcoming budget smartphone

Motorola is preparing to bring the Moto G42 to market, another Moto G series refresh for 2022. Not only have marketing renders of the device leaked, but so have a few specifications. The Moto G42 will slot in below the Moto G52 an...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 20:53

Honor teases the 70 series. (Source: Honor via Weibo)

Honor 70 design and camera specs leak in the course of the new smartphone series' launch announcement

Honor has now acknowledged rumors pointing to the launch of a 70, if not a 70 Pro, through the medium of a new video posted to Weibo. The clip hints at some advantages over their predecessors, not the least of which is what seems ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2022 19:21

Vivo S15 and S15 Pro launch as new mid-range smartphones with 120Hz AMOLED displays, customized silicon and more

The Vivo S15 Pro has launched as the latest Dimensity 8100-powered smartphone with an additional discrete graphics co-processor; however, the base S15 might steal some attention for itself with a Snapdragon 870 platform with "enha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2022 18:14

The Moto G71s follows the Moto G71, just four months after Motorola released the latter. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G71s: 120 Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 695 5G wielding smartphone launches in China

Motorola has introduced the Moto G71s, seemingly another version of the Moto G82. With a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Moto G71s packs plenty of decent features for its CNY 1,699 (~US$250) price tag.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 17:52

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite ships in two colour options, both for €299 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Mid-range smartphone introduced in Europe for €299 with Android 12 and a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset

OnePlus has announced the Nord CE 2 Lite for European markets. Launching for €299, the Nord CE 2 Lite has a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be o...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 17:36

The OnePlus Nord 2T runs Android 12 and starts at €399 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2T: €399 smartphone unveiled with a 90 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset and 80 W SUPERVOOC charging

OnePlus has introduced the Nord 2T, a mid-range smartphone that builds on the Nord 2. While the Nord 2T retains many of its predecessor's features, OnePlus has added a few new elements. The OnePlus Nord 2T is pre-orderable today f...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 17:20

The Redmi Note 11T series will debut on May 24. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11T Pro details leak as Xiaomi confirms lineup for May 24 launch

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the Redmi Note 11T series for a May 24 launch in China. The company has revealed details of the range-topping Redmi Note 11T Pro+, and an image on Weibo also appears to leak some specs of the Re...

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2022 11:35

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus already betters the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus makes first Geekbench visit with the Galaxy Z Flip4

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus has now made its first solid visit to Geekbench ahead of its grand debut tomorrow. The flagship chipset rides on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and posts numbers better than the SoC it replaces, th...

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2022 08:34

Amazon has already put the Samsung Galaxy A53 on sale by discounting the very capable 5G smartphone by US$100 (Image: Samsung)

Deal: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone on sale for US$349 at Amazon

Samsung's new mid-range smartphone already has an enticing value proposition at its regular MSRP of US$449, but a current discount at Amazon has arguably turned the Galaxy A53 into a true bargain for buyers who appreciate a very l...

Enrico Frahn, 19 May 2022 00:53

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 comes in black and white finishes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate Xs 2: Flagship foldable smartphone unveiled outside China for €1,999 with a Snapdragon 888 4G and a 120 Hz display

Huawei has unveiled the Mate Xs 2 in Europe, the successor to not only the Mate Xs, but also to the Mate X2. Equipped with a Snapdragon 888 4G chipset, the Mate Xs 2 has a 7.8-inch OLED display that folds around its chassis to for...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2022 14:39

Realme Pad 5G and Realme Power Bank 3 Pro Naruto Edition launch date revealed in new leak

The Realme Pad 5G will be Realme's most ambitious tablet yet, after the low-end Realme Pad and Realme Pad Mini. A new leak from China has now revealed when the tablet will make its debut, and it will do so alongside a new power b...

Ricci Rox, 18 May 2022 11:38

The first-gen Huawei P50 5G case. (Source: Soyealink)

Huawei P50 Pro-compatible 5G case is now officially a thing, rated to add eSIM-powered functions to the smartphone for about US$120

Some intriguing rumors of an accessory that would allow Huawei P50-series owners to circumvent the device's limitations to 4G/LTE-only connectivity have been somewhat vindicated through the launch of the first case along these lin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 17:21

Electronic paper displays could be used for the secondary displays on Apple's foldable devices. (Image Source: Hexus)

Apple allegedly testing electronic paper displays (EPD) for upcoming foldable devices

Ming-Chi Kuo's latest report suggests that Apple is looking to set its upcoming foldable devices apart from other brands by utilizing electronic paper displays. These solutions will be used for the cover / secondary displays due t...

Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2022 14:06

The OPPO Pad Air will be launched on May 23. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Pad Air design showcased in retail poster ahead of debut

A banner at a retail store in China has now proudly revealed the design of the upcoming OPPO Pad Air—or a part of it, at least. The tablet is displayed alongside the OPPO Reno8 and OPPO Enco R TWS earbuds, all three of which will ...

Ricci Rox, 17 May 2022 11:55

Early concept render of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch date potentially leaks with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus onboard

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra appears to be set to launch soon, with a leaked poster seemingly making the rounds on Weibo revealing the phone's launch date. Some other listed features include an in-house ISP, CyperFocus, and Qualcomm's upco...

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2022 23:10

It is unclear whether Xiaomi will sell the Xiaomi 12 Ultra in this colour option. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Rear panel leaks with specifications and apparent final camera design

An image showcasing the Xiaomi 12 Ultra's rear design has leaked online. Supposedly the device's final design, the leak also contains a few camera specifications, although three rear-facing cameras are expected.

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 19:15

OPPO makes a Reno8 announcement. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno8 series launch date is announced alongside new renders hinting at design changes in the upcoming mid-range smartphones

OPPO has set a date on which the new Reno8-series smartphones will make their debut. The devices are expected to emerge with a selection of new MediaTek or Qualcomm processors, AMOLED displays and possibly even highly customized r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 18:58

Infinix' Note 12 VIP launches as the "world's thinnest" 120W-charging smartphone

The latest Infinix Android 12 smartphone, the Note 12 VIP, is also the world's latest 120W smartphone. Furthermore, the OEM touts it as the slimmest mobile device with this charging technology. It also has a 120Hz AMOLED display a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 18:11

Samsung plans to develop an entirely new SoC for the Galaxy S25 (image via own)

Samsung Galaxy S25 to debut with an entirely new SoC tailor-made for Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly working on a brand new chipset for Galaxy devices. Development will start in 2023 and the silicon will make its debut alongside the Galaxy S25 series in 2025.

Anil Ganti, 16 May 2022 15:43

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus: Qualcomm announces a May 20 event where it could also debut the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Qualcomm has now officially announced an event scheduled for May 20. The company will launch new products at the Snapdragon-focused event, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 likely set to make their debuts the...

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2022 10:41

Just one of TCL CSOT's latest prototypes. (Source: TCL)

TCL showcases its latest displays for foldables, VR headsets, mini-LED gaming monitors and more at SID Display Week 2022

TCL CSOT brought its latest developments in display technology to preview at the Society for Information Display's (SID) San Jose, California expo. They include a new "360-degree" panel for foldable devices, a new "Real RGB" solut...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 18:34

The 2000 Pro with its new spokesperson. (Source: Jackery)

Jackery's Solar Generator 2000 Pro launches as the OEM's fastest solar-charging power station yet

The Solar Generator 2000 Pro is the latest outdoors/backup generator from Jackery that can charge using solar panels. In fact, the OEM asserts that it can re-charge to 100% in this way in just 2.5 hours - so long as enough new sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 17:26

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is tipped to launch as the lightest and slimmest foldable smartphone of 2022

The second-gen Mix Fold flagship from Xiaomi has been tipped to outdo its predecessor in terms of design and pocketability. Now, according to a famous leaker, it will beat rivals such as the Galaxy Z Fold4 or OPPO Find N in this r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 16:27

The unofficial iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max renderings look like the real deal. (Image source: @atuos_user - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max pop in purple in incredibly life-like fan-made concept renderings

Life-like fan-made renderings of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have emerged on social media with both devices stylishly clad in purple. Most of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max details and specs were recentl...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2022 11:30

Galaxy Z Fold4 render. (Source: OnLeaks x SmartPrix)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: No 108 MP camera but could offer Samsung's most powerful short-range zoom yet

Earlier reports claiming that the Galaxy Z Fold4 would sport a 108 MP camera from the Galaxy S22 Ultra have now been called into doubt. According to word on the grapevine, the foldable will be equipped with a 50 MP main camera ins...

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2022 10:18

The Pixel 6a is a great phone when considered in a vacuum — unfortunately it does not exist in a vacuum. (Image source: Google - edited)

Mediocre Pixel 6a: 3 older flagship phones that pummel Google's newest midranger

Google's latest stab at a midrange phone is lackluster at best — sure, it has Google's custom SoC, but the camera system is a rehash of last year's Pixel 5 and 5a, it only has a 60 Hz display, and now it's arguably less durable th...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 May 2022 10:18

The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G is a normal entry-level phone, but it marks significant progress for Samsung.

With this model, Samsung ushers in a new era of budget smartphones

Since some manufacturers were threatening to outcompete Samsung in the budget smartphone segment, a Galaxy phone with real upgrades was needed. The Samsung Galaxy A13 fulfills this requirements, for the most part...

Florian Schmitt, 14 May 2022 23:12