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Samsung has released its Galaxy S23 Ultra and there will be many wondering if the smartphone is worth its US$1,199 price tag, especially when the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max can be had for US$1,099. A popular tech tipster has offered up 10 differences between the two flagships that arguably leave the S23 Ultra looking like a better buy even at the higher price.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, with Samsung and Qualcomm partnering to deliver a higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Early benchmarks suggest that the switch from Exynos to Snapdragon in Europe yields twice the GPU performance. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is also able to outperform other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered handsets in the same benchmark.

Realme has popped the "Cola-Phone" leak bubble with the announcement that it will indeed release a new special edition of the 10 Pro 5G. The upcoming version of Android smartphone will indeed be (emphatically) themed after the globally-recognized soft drink; however, it seems it is coming to just one market on its launch.

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL may be over five years old, but the former flagships are still receiving updates from third-party developers. LineageOS 20 brings Android 13 to the pair, which offers a revised UI and current security patch updates, among other changes.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy S23 Ultra, a replacement for the Galaxy S22 Ultra with a few upgrades over its predecessor. For one, Samsung no longer offers Exynos chipsets in any variants, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy shipping globally. The Galaxy S23 Ultra also has a new primary camera, which appears to be the ISOCELL HP2.

Samsung has refreshed its flagship smartphone series. From today, the company is accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, which start at €949/US$799.99 and €1,119 in the Eurozone, respectively. Both models feature the same chipset and cameras, but the Galaxy S23 Plus should have the edge when it comes to battery life.

Qualcomm has made an appearance during Samsung's ongoing major Unpacked event to confirm that the new Galaxy S23 series will ship with an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It has an increased top clock compared to the version of the same processor found in other new flagship Android smartphones, as well as a relatively "upgraded" version of the latest Adreno GPU.

The launch of the POCO X5 5G and POCO X5 Pro 5G is a few days away, with the pair destined for a February 6 introduction. In the meantime, hands-on photos of both smartphones have leaked, while Xiaomi has revealed how the POCO X5 Pro 5G performs in AnTuTu and what display specifications it will offer.

The Phantom X2 Pro is Tecno's first Android smartphone with a mechanical telephoto lens for a 50MP camera. The "innovative", eye-catching spec is also the main feature of a new YouTube video that sets out to discover whether the Dimensity 9000-powered device's new camera hardware affects its ability to be repaired if necessary or not.

The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra should be the first smartphones to support Google Fast Pair for smartphones. Pictures now show how this new feature should work in practice and how it simplifies transferring accounts, data and other details to a new smartphone.

Marketing material for Poco's upcoming smartphones, the Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro, has now surfaced in the wild ahead of the Xiaomi sub-brand's February 6 launch event—revealing all major specs and details of the mid-range devices.

Realme has announced the date on what will be its fastest-charging Android smartphone to date will be unleashed. The GT Neo 5 is also touted to become a gaming powerhouse as well as the ultimate power tech upgrade on its launch. Then again, the presence of its lower-wattage option hints that versatility mixed with SuperVOOC innovation will not come cheap.

Specifications and marketing images of Honor's next mid-range smartphone have leaked online. To be sold as the Magic5 Lite, the handset has a 5,100 mAh battery, a 120 Hz OLED display and a 64 MP primary camera. The Magic5 Lite is expected to launch in two colours and one memory configuration for under €400 in the Eurozone.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has settled on availability dates for the global versions of the Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The same leak also outlines launch pricing, as well as memory configurations.

Xiaomi has revealed which devices it has added to its MIUI 14 rollout. An extra 25 devices are now eligible, including several Redmi Note series representatives.

Released in early March 2022, the Asus ROG Fusion II 500 gaming headset features the Hi-Res ESS 9280 Quad DAC that provides an impressive 130 dB SNR value, virtual 7.1 surround, and a noise-canceling AI beamforming microphone. The ongoing 28% discount takes the US$179.99 price down to US$129.99.

SK Hynix might be best known for its RAM or storage modules - however, it also makes the CMOS image sensors (or CIS) found in smartphones. The company is rumored to have ambitions to challenge the dominance of other companies such as Samsung in this arena with new sensors that target the top end of the market.

Specifications for a trio of upcoming flagship Oppo Find X6 series smartphones have surfaced on Chinese social media. Reportedly, there will be two Snapdragon versions, plus a Dimensity Edition of the Find X6 Pro. All models are rumoured to ship with triple 50 MP rear-facing cameras and large batteries, as well as other flagship hardware.

OnePlus is now rumored to get in on the foldable game in earnest. Names that hint strongly at a future Samsung Galaxy Z Fold rival - not to mention one for the Z Flip - from the brand have allegedly been trademarked. The new terms suggest that the 2 putative devices may end up closely resembling others already on the market.

More live images of the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra have been leaked, with a single day left before the official launch of the 2023 flagships. There are plenty of hands-on S23 Ultra shots in particular, with what appears to be a retail test model confirming the 200 MP main camera and 6.8-inch QHD display.

Nex Computer introduced the NexDock Wireless, a new laptop dock that dispenses with the need to connect a smartphone via a wired connection. The NexDock Wireless will work with any smartphone that supports a desktop mode, such as the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

According to a new report, Motorola has settled on a launch window for the Edge 40 Pro, the global version of the Moto X40. The same report provides a European launch price, as well as colour options and a sole memory configuration.

Honor has just officially confirmed rumors that its latest flagship Android smartphones will make their global debut at MWC 2023. Furthermore, the Magic5-series devices will land alongside the global version of the OEM's latest foldable smartphone, the premium Magic Vs. The company touts both kind of device as pivotal breakthroughs in mobile device technology.

While the next Galaxy Unpacked event remains scheduled for the first day of February, AT&T has just managed to publish the product page for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 (likely the Plus variant) by accident. The listing revealed green, lavender, cream, and black finish options as well as various technical details, but it was removed in the meantime.

The OnePlus 11R - or Ace 2, depending on location - is now officially slated to launch as a new Android smartphone with the same battery and charging tech as the OEM's latest flagship. The upcoming R-series variant is also now assured of a 120Hz "Super Fluid Display" and a Hyperboost Gaming Engine; then again, it has now been revealed to be compromised in some ways relative to its more premium 11-series sibling.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei claimed the Nothing Phone (2) wasn't set to launch "anytime soon" a while ago but the OnePlus co-founder has now confirmed that it will, in fact, debut later this year. Unlike the Phone (1), however, it'll be released in the US and as a more premium device than its predecessor.

Huawei is thought to launch the Mate X3 as its latest foldable phablet soon, possibly in an event separate from that for the also-rumored P60 series of conventional flagship smartphones. A new tip suggests that these devices might have much in common nonetheless, a lot of cameras in eye-catching new rear panel humps included.

A leaker has got their hands on official pictures of the POCO X5 and POXO X5 Pro, two upcoming mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi has equipped the pair with three rear-facing cameras, flat displays and some eye-catching colour options, among other features.

A sketchy Sony Xperia 1 V price rumor has actually been given some weight thanks to some official recent price changes that have been made. It has been reported that the Xperia 1 V might be priced to take on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Sony US has now chopped a whopping 25% off the asking price for the Xperia 1 IV.

Apple had reportedly planned to release iPhone 16- or 17-series devices with their own in-house Wi-Fi chips to go with their next-gen proprietary processors. However, according to a leading industry analyst, these aspirations have just gone the same way as the Cupertino giant's custom 5G baseband dreams. Meanwhile, the unusually high pressure to make A16 Bionic and M2-series successors instead mounts.

The "Ace 2" is currently rumored to debut as the Chinese-market version of the 11R, the next member of OnePlus' flagship smartphone series for 2023. Now, the device's design has been brought up once again in the form of a new render. On that note, it is also now slated to launch with specs nearly as high-end as that of the 11.

A popular leaker has highlighted seven contestable areas where the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 could be seen as a superior flagship phone to the Apple iPhone 14. While some of the chosen Galaxy S23 specs seem clearly better for the average smartphone user, die-hard iPhone fans will still be able to pick plenty of holes in the selection.

An upgrade for Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G with a more flagship-like design compared to its predecessor is closer to reality than ever before. A device with a model number conforming to earlier "A54" leaks has shown up on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database, seeming to confirm various decent mid-range specs for a soon-to-launch Android smartphone in the process.

Realme India's new and "refreshing" hype campaign may seem a little cryptic in its effervescent new teaser images for some. However, a new tip from a well-known leaker might help pop its bubbles, purporting to translate taglines such as "Cheers for Real" into renders for an appropriately-themed new version of the brand's 10 Pro Android smartphone.

While the Galaxy S23 series is expected to debut with both LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, it appears the cheapest option in the lineup will be nerfed in the storage department, perhaps signifying Samsung's plans to focus on 256 GB and upwards storage in the future.

After debuting in China a month ago, the new Redmi Band 2 finally looks set to make the trip over to the European market, with a new leak now revealing pricing and official marketing material for the affordable, lightweight smartband.

Indian prices for the Galaxy S23 series have been revealed by a new leak. The vanilla Galaxy S23 will start at ₹79,999 (US$981), the Galaxy S23+ at ₹89,999 (US$1,104) and the Galaxy S23 Ultra at ₹114,999 (US$1,410), making them a tad more expensive than last year's models.

Google reportedly intends to start blocking the installation of apps that have been developed for older versions of Android soon. These changes are slated to come into effect with the next major upgrade to the operating system, and is touted to enhance security both on and off the Play Store.

TCL has loaded the Ion X up with a nostalgic combination of smartphone features: a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm jack and a removable battery. Then again, its display and internal specs are on the low-end side, and it will not get 5G on its Metro service in the US. Accordingly, it goes for just under US$120 via its new carrier.

Samsung has yet to formally unveil its first flagship smartphones of 2023 - nevertheless, Corning has just gone ahead and revealed that they will launch as the world's first devices with second-gen Gorilla Glass Victus. Ironically, more first-party cases for the same upcoming handsets have also just leaked out.

New information about Apple iOS 17 has been leaked by a noted source, with Cupertino’s focus going forward apparently resting on “stability and efficiency” for the iPhone operating system. Visual alterations to iOS will be downplayed for the 17th iteration, with multiple changes headed by improvements to the Music app and Home app.
Update: Another well-known Apple observer has disputed the alleged leak.

A new Samsung Galaxy S23 price leak may bring some relief to those concerned about what price increases may be coming their way – unless they are planning on buying one of the Galaxy S23 models in Turkey. Alleged Turkish prices for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are the equivalent to thousands of US dollars.

OPPO is thought to launch an X6 series of flagship smartphones based on the new top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Now, thanks to a new leak, they are said to have a sibling with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC instead. It has allegedly been certified by Chinese authorities ahead of its launch.

Samsung MX has reportedly greenlit its upcoming Exynos 2400 CPU. Mass production will begin later this year on Samsung's 4LPP node. It is said to feature a quad-cluster (1+2+3+4) design with a total of ten cores.

The Doogee V Max is now available to order. Launching in three colours, the V Max features a mid-range MediaTek chipset and is IP69K certified. While the V Max retails for US$749.99, Doogee is selling it at a US$190 discount for US$459.99. The company will also include a complimentary smartwatch or AJ01 Bluetooth glasses for those who order the Doogee V Max before February 12.

It has been stated that different models in the Apple iPhone 15 series will support differing data transfer speeds, despite the expectation that the 2023 lineup will finally be made up of four USB-C iPhones. It looks like the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may still be lumbered with traditional Lightning port speeds while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra get a massive boost.

OnePlus has just announced that its fans will see more during its upcoming Cloud11 global launch event than previously expected. The company originally scheduled it in order to unveil the flagship 11 and matching Buds Pro 2, and now intends to debut further products alongside them. They seem to include the 11R that will be exclusive to India, as well as the OEM's first-gen tablet also headed to regions such as North America.

By the second half of 2023, LPDDR5T will be the fastest mobile memory standard with transfer speeds of 9.6 Gbps per chip and 77 GB/s per 16 GB package. SK Hynix will mass produce this type of memory on its latest 10 nm nodes featuring High-K Metal Gate technology.

Xiaomi has certified a member of the POCO F5 series with the FCC, indicating its intentions to sell the device in North America. Seemingly the POCO F5 or POCO F5 Pro, the device will be available with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, plus an unnamed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. The 23013PC75G will not feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, though.

The Poco X5 Pro is set to launch shortly. As brought to light by a user on Twitter, it appears a promotional video aired during ad intervals for the movie Pathaan in India has confirmed the launch date for the Poco X4 Pro's successor.