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Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 40, a mid-range alternative to the Edge 40 Pro. While the former was expected to launch with the new Dimensity 8020, a new leak suggests that Motorola may have opted for an older MediaTek Dimensity chipset instead.

Another supposed Sony Xperia 1 V price leak has appeared online, although like many leaks of this kind the source is about as tenuous as can be. It appears the 2023 Xperia 1 V could still match the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, as previously rumored, but this time round a gut-punching catch has been included.

Huawei's Enjoy series of smartphones is now believed to get a new member that will bring multiple 50MP rear cameras to its mid-range market segment. The 60X is also tipped to benefit from a high-end design re-vamp that leaves it looking more like the OEM's new top-end foldable flagship. It may also run HarmonyOS 3 out of the box and come with an old-school notch in its FHD+ display.

Xiaomi's ongoing hype campaign for its next top-end Android smartphone asserts that the 13 Ultra is much more than a mere "camera phone". To that end, it is now said to underpin its "professional" use-cases through the ability to work with certain filters, just like a real DSLR. This might be achieved with a new accessory with the requisite adapter.

Motorola is projected to launch a new Razr with a bigger cover display than ever before in 2023. Now, the foldable Android smartphone is tipped to launch alongside a second version for the first time in the same year. This allegedly inaugural Lite version will drop its flagship counterpart's upgraded feature to debut as a more "affordable" option.

The Galaxy M54 5G has launched at the upper end of the Samsung mid-tier Android smartphone spectrum in 2023, with a new 5nm Exynos chipset to drive a 120Hz display with proportions to match its larger-than-average battery. Now, it looks like the device is going to become available in India, albeit under a different name.

Realme's registration of a new smartphone with China's TENAA regulator seems to reveal that the OEM has taken inspiration from Xiaomi's top-end devices in its design. The device in question is said to be of the next-gen 11 series; should that be the case, its new look represents a significant departure from those of its 10 Pro predecessor.

Case designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked online. Hence, the design changes that Google has made for its future flagship smartphones compared to the current Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

A leaker has provided information about alleged POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro colour options. The same leaker has outlined memory options for the pair ahead of their launch, which Xiaomi is rumoured to have scheduled for later this month.

Apparently, Samsung remains on schedule for an August launch of its fifth-generation foldable smartphones. Billed as the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, the pair are expected to enter mass production in two months' time. The same analyst has also revealed new details about the state of the Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the most affordable entry-level model in Xiaomi's 13 series. The main plus points compared to its predecessor are the improved camera and the even brighter AMOLED display. The 6.55-inch smartphone can be purchased online for around US$450.

New Samsung Galaxy S24 rumors have appeared in regard to the likely main camera sensors for each of the phones. There is mention of all three devices expected, so the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24; however, once again there is some doubt about the Plus model making it to market. There’s also an initial camera sensor prediction for the special Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

The ROG Phone flagship mobile gaming devices is back in 2023 with a new series. It starts with the vanilla 7 with rear-facing RGB logos set into a new two-tone finish – and then goes right up to the 7 Ultimate with a rear-mounted OLED “ROG Vision” secondary display and an AeroActive port to augment the series' new GameCool 7 thermal management system for its “no-compromises” internals. The 7 and 7 Ultimate have debuted alongside the new AeroActive Cooler 7 accessory that integrates a sub-woofer for the first time.

Xiaomi has started to hype the 13 Ultra's impending launch with some juicy details on its rear camera mega-hump, and how it may be an upgrade on that of the preceding 12S Ultra. Both devices will have the same 1-inch main camera - however, the Sony IMX989 will be augmented by no less than 3 additional 50MP lenses in the newer model. Furthermore, they will be exclusive to the 13 Ultra on their debut.

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy M14 is on the way to India. The Exynos 1330-powered smartphone is to be unleashed on a market segment in which it will, according to the OEM, be the only one with a 6,000mAh battery. Furthermore, it is equipped with charging that is of a higher wattage in its new region compared to others.

Google has released the first public beta version of Android 14. For now, Android 14 Beta 1 is exclusive to Pixel smartphone owners from the Pixel 4a (5G) onwards. Android 14 Beta 1 introduces numerous changes from Android 13, but Google has held back some new expected features for now.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the imminent debut of its next-gen fitness tracker, the Xiaomi Band 8. The Band 8 will launch in China on April 18 as a direct successor to the Band 7, and will do so alongside the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has appeared on Geekbench in several Geekbench 6 listings. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM, the Zenfone 10 should go toe-to-toe with current generation flagships while delivering excellent performance from Qualcomm's latest top-tier chipset.

A well-informed display analyst has outlined display sizes for Google's next-generation Pixel smartphones. Likely launching in the autumn, the Pixel 8 will be significantly smaller than the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8 Pro will its predecessor's 6.7-inch display size, though.

LG is finally delivering on its promise to provide three major Android OS updates for its final flagship smartphones. The company has now begun the process of bringing Android 13 to the LG Wing, the handset's final OS upgrade.

ZTE has previewed the Axon 50 Ultra, which shares a few features with the company's Nubia Z50 Ultra. While the Nubia Z50 Ultra surpasses the Axon 50 Ultra in a few areas, the latter is one of the first smartphones with two-way satellite messaging support.

Oppo has stolen a march on Honor by beating it to the top of DxOMark's camera leaderboard. Pipping the Magic5 Pro by a point, the Find X6 Pro also outperforms the Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Pixel 7 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro, among other flagship smartphones.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the launch date of its most premium smartphone for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor will debut on April 18 and is expected to be joined by the much-awaited Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

A leading Xperia-related leaker has offered up some conjecture in regard to the Sony Xperia 1 V release schedule. Unsurprisingly, the opinion is that the Xperia 1 V will release in a similar manner to its predecessors, which might leave some fans in key markets such as the US and UK feeling irritated. Tech superstar Marques Brownlee has previously discussed this long wait issue.

Google has finally improved Night Sight mode for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Rolling out in a new Google Camera update, Night Sight should now work as well on the Pixel 6 series as the current Pixel 7 series. Not all Pixel 7-related Night Sight features have been added to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, though.

A new Twitter post about the upcoming Sony Xperia 5 V should slightly please those on the lookout for a compact smartphone. It appears the 2023 model will be more compressed than the Xperia 5 IV, but the predicted shrinkage is pretty much a minimal amount. The Xperia 5 V will likely be a prime example of the current definition of a compact phone.

Apple could be looking at an under-display Face ID implementation starting with the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025 while the iPhone 19 Pro will mark the arrival of a true all-screen iPhone. Apple is also speculated to extend under-display Face ID to standard iPhone 19s in 2027 while retaining a selfie camera punch hole. Meanwhile, the entirety of the iPhone 17 generation will transition to 120 Hz ProMotion displays.

Honor has launched the Magic5 Pro in the UK, the company's latest premier smartphone. Available for under £949.99 with various pre-order discounts, the Magic5 Pro is considerably cheaper than the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro, despite featuring a 1-inch camera sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a large battery.

Google is now distributing the April 2023 update to Pixel smartphones, ranging from the Pixel 4a to the Pixel 7 Pro. Not only has Google bundled the April set of Android security patches in TQ2A.230405.003, but it has also included several important bug fixes spanning multiple Pixel smartphone generations.

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders have been posted online. They showcase a circular camera housing with four camera sensors, a curved screen and minimal branding.

Xiaomi is preparing to bring the POCO F5 series to market, which is expected to land later this month. In the meantime, the FCC has now released a picture of the POCO F5 or POCO F5 Pro, confirming that it will be a re-branded Redmi K60 or Redmi K60 Pro.

AOHi has upgraded its Magcube series of multi-USB port "GaN+" power bricks with a new, up-to-140 watt (W) version. It has been released with a recommended retail price of about US$150 - however, initial launch deals bring that cost down to just under US$100 for a limited time.

ZTE has started teasing the Axon 50 Ultra, the company's next flagship smartphone and the second offered with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 after the Nubia Z50 Ultra. The Axon 50 Ultra is also expected to offer plenty of other flagship hardware but will miss out on one of the Axon 40 Ultra's stand-out features.

According to a new leak, the Redmi K60 Ultra stands to become the brand's first device with MediaTek's current top-end SoC, the Dimensity 9200, later in 2023. Furthermore, it is also now tipped to re-brand as the 13T Pro, in order to go global via Redmi's parent OEM Xiaomi, thereafter. By any name, the Android smartphone is tipped to succeed one with a 200MP main camera and a 120Hz OLED display.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (aka iPhone 15 Ultra) will supposedly add a new storage tier. It will pack up to 2 TB of storage and cost RMB 20,000 (US$2,906) in China.

The Pixel 7a is on the horizon, with Google rumoured to have scheduled its release for next month. Launching with a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 90 Hz display, a new leak has revealed what could well be the device's three launch colours.

Xiaomi has confirmed that its latest top-end Android smartphone, the 13 Ultra, is finally ready to debut in April 2023. Now, an online retailer has allegedly revealed the exact date and time of the event in question by mistake. Meanwhile, the actual layout of the device's long-hyped rear cameras have also allegedly been revealed.

Best Buy offers convenient shopping options (online included) for your latest iPhone - however, there are caveats, mostly of the limited, carrier-locked buying option kind. However, the major retailer has now started to support the option of getting a SIM-unlocked unit instead. Then again, the more in-demand variants have been left out of this new deal for now.

OnePlus is tipped to update its Nord N series of Android smartphones for the United States soon. Should the latest rumors hold true, it should launch with a 108MP main rear camera to go with its 120Hz display and 5G-capable processor. It may be sold in either SIM-free or carrier-locked form in its new market.

The Volcan E300 is "coming soon" on Indiegogo, yet is already being touted as one of the most "reliable and efficient" portable power generator, as well as the most stylish, ahead of its launch. It comes in a form-factor small enough to be carried around like a briefcase, yet is slated to pack a "high-capacity battery". It is also rated to work with solar panels and with a "range" of cables and devices ahead of its launch.

A couple of new Sony Xperia 1 V rumors have turned up lately, with both of them being quite believable. One is in regard to what bundle offer Sony might promote for Xperia 1 V pre-orders while the other suggests a handy performance bump is on the cards. There are some expectations that the Sony Xperia 1 V release date could be in May.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus may have a relatively large primary camera. However, DxOMark's detailed camera analysis shows once again that having a high-resolution camera does not necessarily correlate with good image quality. Instead, the device's huge 200 MP camera falls short of some of its 12 MP peers.

POCO has revealed the C51, its successor to the entry-level POCO C31. Equipped with a 720p display, the POCO C51 also has a 5,000 mAh battery, an 8 MP primary camera and a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, among other features.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will make its grand debut in the last quarter of the year. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, outperforms Apple's A16 Bionic in GPU tests, and it appears that could continue with the next-gen chipset, thanks to a reported 50% boost in GPU performance.

The Honor Magic5 Pro offers a pure high-end experience, now including a guaranteed update period that can keep up even with that of the Google smartphones. In addition to the great 50-MP triple camera setup, it focusses particularly on security and privacy. We summarize the test for you again here.

Vivo has confirmed that its folding mobile device tech is going clamshell for the first time, in the form of the inaugural X Flip. The presumably ultra-portable Android smartphone is now officially tipped to launch with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras, a larger-than-average cover display with useful second-screen functions and three different colorways. Its processor and TUV Rheinland-certified hinge integrity are also now official ahead of its impending launch.

Vivo is preparing to release a powerful competitor to the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Arriving later this month as the Vivo X Fold2, leaked presentation slides have confirmed numerous specifications, including its reliance on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.