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The Xiaomi Civi 1S in its 'Miracle Sunshine' colourway. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Civi 1S: Stylish design and Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset confirmed before official release

The Civi 1S is Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone, albeit one that will feature a familiar Snapdragon SoC for Xiaomi fans. The Civi 1S will launch in China tomorrow, where it will debut a new 'Miracle Sunshine' colourway, among ot...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2022 13:38

The Vivo X80 Pro will arrive in at least three colours. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X80 Pro: Specifications and official renders arrive ahead of April 25 launch

Next week, Vivo will unveil the X80 series, including the X80 Pro. Ahead of next Monday's announcement, Vivo has shared several official marketing renders that showcase the X80 Pro in three colours. Also, specifications for the up...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2022 12:23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra could see a jump to a 5500 mAh battery. (Source: OW_Icicle)

Samsung Galaxy S23 series to arrive with big battery upgrades thanks to EV battery tech adoption

New reports indicate that Samsung will equip the Galaxy S23 series with bigger batteries, likely in a bid to finally match Apple's class-leading battery endurance. These upgrades will come thanks to a "new" battery technology that...

Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2022 11:49

The Pixel 6a will reportedly be available in black, white, and green finishes. (Image source: Onleaks/91Mobiles)

Pixel 6a rumors: 4 highly intriguing specs

Google is expected to debut a more affordable smartphone to join its Pixel lineup, dubbed the Pixel 6a, at its Google I/O event on May 11. Offering many of the same features and performance for a fraction of the price, here is wha...

Brahm Shank, 20 Apr 2022 03:52

Sony may debut a new mobile CMOS flagship soon. (Source: Sony)

Rumor | Sony's new nearly-1-inch mobile-device image sensor will launch as the IMX900-series flagship

Sony is rumored to debut a top-end image sensor that may bring smartphone cameras closer to a round 1 inches in size than ever before. Now, according to a prolific leaker, this CMOS has a product name. The potentially unprecedente...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 18:52

OPPO hypes its new option in CPU. (Source: OPPO)

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is spotted challenging the Snapdragon 870 SoC on Geekbench

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is a new version of the previously-released 8000 processor slated to debut in a new OPPO smartphone soon. Now, more details on the SoC variant may have leaked out ahead of its official introduction. They inc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 18:16

The Nord N20 5G will be a North American exclusive. (Image source: OnePlus via The Verge)

OnePlus Nord N20 5G presented with a sub-US$300 price tag

OnePlus has provided more details about the Nord N20 5G, including its pricing. The North American exclusive will launch with an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 64 MP primary camera, among other features. Unfortunat...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2022 17:50

The Pixel 6a will not support all of Google's latest camera features, despite the inclusion of a Google Tensor SoC. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Pixel 6a: Google's next mid-range smartphone will not support all Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro camera features, even with the same Google Tensor SoC

Reportedly, Google will reserve some of its latest Pixel camera features for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, even after the Pixel 6a arrives. The Pixel 6a will feature at least of its sibling's cameras though, plus their Google Tenso...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2022 17:45

The Vivo X80 series will launch soon. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will debut with a custom 50MP main camera and more besides

The Vivo Xn0 series is a line of smartphones that aims to appeal to photography enthusiasts with its unusual features and camera specs. In 2022, they are said to include a second-gen in-house ISP and a customized version of a high...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 15:56

The Motorola Moto E32 should be available in at least blue and silver colourways. (Image source: Bestopedia & @Sudhanshu1414)

Motorola Moto E32 leaks with a familiar design and four cameras

Renders of the Moto E32 have emerged online, one of many smartphones that Motorola has in the pipeline. The Moto E32 is rumoured to include a 6.6-inch display, plus three rear-facing cameras, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2022 14:02

No S-Pen slot for the Z Fold4, it appears. (Source: Samsung)

Leaker dashes hopes of a built-in S-Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has been rumored to feature a built-in S-Pen. Those reports look to have been dashed, however, as word on the grapevine indicates that the premium foldable will toe the same line as its predecessor, the ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Apr 2022 11:59

The Lightning connector could be getting a fast upgrade for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro smartphones. (Image source: Apple/CrodieUX - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max allegedly coming with upgraded Lightning connector capable of USB 3.0 speeds

It has been alleged that the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (and by extension the iPhone 14 Pro Max) will come with a Lightning connector that will be able to support USB 3.0 speeds. There had been older rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro models ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Apr 2022 01:30

Does Honor have new phones to launch? (Source: Honor)

The Dimensity 9000 SoC is allegedly destined for the Honor 70 series

The Honor 70-series of smartphones is now slated to launch with potentially significant performance gains over its 60-series predecessors. This is because it is now rumored to offer a range of new processors, which may even top ou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 17:17

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is on the way. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO K10 5G will launch in April 2022 with a Dimensity 8000-MAX SoC

OPPO has now confirmed a launch for the K10 5G series in China, the vanilla model of which will become the world's first smartphone with the "MAX" version of the Dimensity 8000 processor, whereas its Pro counterpart will emerge wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 16:25

Vivo might have a new ISP to launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo gears up to debut a second-gen custom chipset alongside the upcoming X80 series

Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the X80 series of Android smartphones soon. Now, it is also slated to introduce a second-gen image signal processor (ISP) that may be exclusive to the devices. This "V1+" chipset is said to b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 15:27

The OnePlus Nord Buds will debut in India on April 28. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord Buds details revealed with active noise cancellation seemingly missing

OnePlus will bring the OnePlus Nord Buds to India on April 28. The Nord Buds looks to be a rebadge of the OnePlus Buds N scheduled to debut in China on April 21, and most major details of the TWS earbuds have now been leaked.

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2022 11:42

This new S Pen could replace the S Pen Fold Edition. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: New S-Pen production begins ahead of launch

Samsung is tipped to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with an S-Pen slot accompanied by a new, thinner stylus to fit into the phone's slim chassis. That new S-Pen now looks to have entered production, four months away from the Galaxy Z Fo...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2022 08:49

It seems time is almost up for the iPhone 11 while the iPhone 12 might receive a price cut. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 11 series termination and iPhone 12 price reduction on Apple's 2022 schedule according to leaker

The Apple iPhone 11’s number is up according to a leaker, with price reductions purportedly heading toward the iPhone 12 series. Cupertino is expected to launch the iPhone 14 range later this year and will need to trim the lineup ...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2022 21:22

The X80 series officially looks like this. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo X80 series gets an official launch date amid a slew of design and camera-spec leaks

The Vivo X80 series has leaked in allegedly fine detail by now, particularly in terms of to how the premium mid-range smartphones and their supposedly pro-grade cameras are destined to look and act. This may be why the OEM has now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 18:32

Apple may have a new iPhone camera supplier. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple will stick with an OIS-enabled telephoto camera in the iPhone 15

The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have three main rear cameras, one of which is a telephoto unit with optical image stabilization (or OIS). Now, their 2024 successors are said to have the same spec, although it may be a new module fro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 17:49

The Axon 40 is touted as a particularly futuristic phone. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE confirms it will launch its third-gen under-display camera smartphone soon in one of Weibo's most unique teasers to date

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the ZTE Axon 40 series of smartphone have led to rumors that the OEM would launch its latest under-display camera device in 2022. Now, it seems this prospect is a reality, as the pho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 15:52

Vivo X Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 side-by-side images show difference in creasing

The Vivo X Fold made its grand debut last week with a slew of impressive hardware. The phone is said to be creaseless, but a side-by-side image with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 offers a different perspective.

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2022 13:04

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be a considerable upgrade on the Snapdragon 778G, however. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 expected to play second fiddle to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be Qualcomm's apex mid-range chipset for the year and is widely considered to be a rival to MediaTek's powerful Dimensity 8100. That rivalry may be a bit one-sided, however, if new reports are to be bel...

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2022 11:37

Motorola may re-hash this promo soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G52 is coming to India

The Moto G52 is an affordable 4G-only Android smartphone recently launched in Europe. It is now said to bring its combination of potential bargain specs with it to India market before April 2022 is out. However, it may not arrive ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 19:42

It's okay, we all fail sometimes...although some definitely more spectacularly than others. (Image source: various - edited)

iPhone 13 mini and 3 other tragic smartphone fails that deserved better

Some smartphone innovations are great ideas and make a lasting impact on the market. Others are also great ideas but either fail to launch completely or somehow go the way of the dodo, never to be seen again. Let's look at some re...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Apr 2022 19:33

The Vivo X80 series might be here soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo X80: A "global Pro Plus" variant appears on Geekbench without the Dimensity 9000 SoC

Vivo is said to launch the high-end X80 series of Android smartphones soon. A new leak has sparked rumors that the line will launch outside China; even more interestingly, its alleged model number has now also appeared on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 15:59

The OnePlus 10R with custom MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC will launch on April 28. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10R 5G to be powered by exclusive MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max custom silicon and a 4,500 mAh battery that can be charged in 17 minutes

OnePlus has now confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 10R phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC. The Dimensity 8100-Max is a custom Dimensity 8100 exclusively for the OnePlus 10R. However, OnePlus has not yet ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Apr 2022 19:17

Google Pixel 6 Pro with triple-camera array

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Good smartphones do not have to be expensive

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is another high-end smartphone that is not only cheaper than many of its competitors but one that also comes with the promise of a long update cycle. And while it does have some minor shortcomings most of th...

Daniel Schmidt, 15 Apr 2022 19:12

VW launches its latest leasing service. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen launches an online sales platform for its cars in Germany

Volkswagen has announced that there is a new, fully-online way to lease its vehicles. This new kind of sales channel has been rolled out to the firm's native market of Germany to start off with, and will work for its ID.4 and ID.5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 17:57

The Moto G62 5G and Moto G82 5G may resemble the Moto G52, pictured. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G62 5G and Moto G82 5G details appear online

Motorola is preparing to release another two Moto G smartphones, following the launch of the Moto G52 earlier this week. Both 5G smartphones, the Moto G62 and Moto G82 are rumoured to feature similar specifications, including a Sn...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2022 17:16

The new X Note Aerospace Edition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo announces that the X Note Aerospace Edition comes with its own little piece of the moon

Vivo has just announced the X Note flagship Android smartphone for 2022. Now, the brand has also literally promised the moon with a new special edition of the device. It apparently comes with a fragment of a meteorite heretofore l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 16:48

The POCO F4 GT will be a re-branded Redmi K50 Gaming. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO F4 GT leaks on Geekbench running Android 12 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 12 GB of RAM

The POCO F4 GT is just over a week away from launching globally, albeit as a re-branded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. In the meantime, Xiaomi's next POCO-branded flagship has turned up on Geekbench, confirming that it will also launch...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2022 15:56

The Q5 Pro's rumored special edition. (Source: Twitter)

The Realme Q5 Pro appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon processor and 8GB of RAM

The Q5 Pro is thought to be Realme's next phone with top-end 80W charging. It is also now said to have one of Qualcomm's higher-end SoCs and Android 12 on its launch. It may do so alongside a Q5i variant, although a vanilla Q5 is,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 14:00

The Redmi K50 Gaming. (Source: Ice Universe)

Poco F4 GT: Gaming-focused phone to debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on April 26

Poco has now confirmed a launch event scheduled for April 26. The Xiaomi sub-brand will officially debut its first premium phone of the year, the Poco F4 GT, at that event. According to most rumors, the Poco F4 GT will be a rebadg...

Ricci Rox, 15 Apr 2022 13:02

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has purportedly been spotted on a synthetic benchmark. (Image source: @OnLeaks/Giznext/Geekbench - edited)

Supposed eSIM-capable Sony Xperia 1 IV shows sleek single-core performance boost over Xperia 1 III in first Geekbench run

A May release could well be on the cards for the Sony Xperia 1 IV as it seems the upcoming flagship has already taken a trip to Geekbench. The potential Xperia 1 IV produced an impressive single-core score in its test. It is also ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2022 03:27

Apple's iPhone SE 2022 is a very powerful smartphone that comes in a very compact package. Only the design is aged considerably at this point.

Apple blows up the price-performance scale with the iPhone SE 2022

A smartphone with top performance for less than 520 Euros (~$566)? The Apple iPhone SE 2022 makes this possible. However, you also have to accept some compromises for this.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Apr 2022 02:50

Brands like Google, OnePlus, Redmi, and Samsung are really driving the midrange phone segment forward. (Image source: various - edited)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and 3 other sub-US$450 phones that deliver in the photography department

Most people may not realise that you can get great quality photos and videos for a fraction of the price of the top-dog iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. While they may not feature 10x optical zoom lenses or ProRes vi...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Apr 2022 20:34

The Oppo A57 5G has faster storage with its lower RAM configuration. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo A57 5G: New mid-range smartphone introduced with a 90 Hz display and a Dimensity 810 chipset for CNY 1,500 (~US$236)

Oppo has revealed the A57 5G, a CNY 1,500 (~US$236) handset that has a large display and a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. The Oppo A57 5G is orderable in China with three colour options, two memory configurations and ColorOS 12.1...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 16:33

The Edge 30 will launch in three colours and memory configurations. (Image source: Evan Blass & 91mobiles)

Motorola Edge 30: Official images leak ahead of April release

Official images of the Edge 30 have leaked, seemingly Motorola's mid-range offering in the Edge 30 series. The Motorola Edge 30 is expected to launch later this month with a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset and a 144 Hz display within a...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 16:12

The OnePlus 10R could be an Indian exclusive. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10R launch confirmed for April 28 with 80W SUPERVOOC and 150W SUPERVOOC variants

OnePlus has confirmed that there will be two variants of the OnePlus 10R, underlining that the handset is another version of the Realme GT Neo 3. The OnePlus 10R will launch in India on April 28, exactly a week after the OnePlus A...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 14:59

The Moto G 5G (2022) will be a North American exclusive. (Image source: @NilsAhrDE)

Moto G 5G (2022): Upcoming Motorola mid-range smartphone leaks again with stylus support

It appears that the Moto G 5G (2022) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) are the same device but intended for different markets. Accordingly, the Moto G 5G (2022) will launch with a Snapdragon 695 SoC and stylus support, among other featu...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 14:19

The Vivo X80 should launch alongside the X80 Pro and X80 Pro Plus. (Image source: Google Play Console via MySmartPrice)

Vivo X80: Design and specifications emerge in Google Play Console listing

The Vivo X80 appears to be close to release, following in the footsteps of the X Fold and X Note. Based on a Google Play Console listing, the Vivo X80 will have a 1080p display, a Dimensity 9000 SoC and 8 GB of RAM, plus a curved ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 14:14

The OnePlus Ace will be available in two colours, both with textured back panels. (Image source: OnePlus via JD.com)

OnePlus Ace: Release date and design confirmed for China-bound mid-range smartphone

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Ace, a smartphone that will debut in at least two colours. The OnePlus Ace will arrive with three rear-facing cameras, a ribbed design and an iPhone 13-style design. However, the OnePlu...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 14:05

Is this an X80 Pro? (Source: Yh_Liew via Weibo)

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 22:13

Android 12 reaches the Motorola Moto G200 in Europe

Motorola has been spotted updating its Moto G200 5G to a newer version of Android. The update has only rolled out to units of this competitive mid-ranger in Europe thus far, although it is said to expand to additional markets soon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 21:21

The 9 Pro+ Free Fire limited Editon. (Source: Realme)

Update | The Realme x Free Fire 9 Pro Plus is a limited-edition smartphone set to debut soon

Realme has announced that it has a new limited-edition, Free Fire-themed version of the 9 Pro Plus in the works. The new variant - which seems to involve a very different color scheme compared to the original - is scheduled to lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 20:45

The iQOO Neo6 is official. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo6 is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone on the market, starting for under US$450

iQOO now brings the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor to the Android smartphone market in the form of the Neo6. It also benefits from a 120Hz AMOLED display and top-end 80W Flash Charge SuperVOOC charging - all for as little as 2,799 y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 20:08

The Galaxy M53 5G will be available in three colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G: Leaked pricing suggests that there will be two memory configurations

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M53 5G, but without revealing how much the handset will cost. Now, third parties have filled the void, and may have confirmed a second memory configuration in the process.

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 19:36

The OnePlus 10R will launch in China as the OnePlus Ace. (Image source: OnePlus India)

OnePlus Ace and OnePlus 10R images appear to confirm that they are the same device

The OnePlus 10R is edging towards a release, even if it is nothing more than a re-branded Realme GT Neo 3. While the OnePlus 10R may be exclusive to India, leaks have confirmed that the device will arrive in China as the OnePlus A...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 17:06