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Oppo is preparing to release another mid-range smartphone under its A series. Revealed as the Oppo A97 5G, the handset will be available in three colours with a familiar design. The Oppo A97 5G will arrive in China ahead of other markets.

Vivo has announced a second version of the Y77, having already introduced the Y77 5G. Equipped with a Dimensity 930 chipset, the Vivo Y77 also has a large display, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Rumour has it that Xiaomi has scheduled the release of its next Lite smartphone a day after the debut of the Nothing Phone (1). With a Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 108 MP primary camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G could prove fierce competition for Nothing's first smartphone.

Motorola has now started to hint at a 2022 addition to the foldable clamshell Razr series of smartphones in earnest. One of its latest teasers include a "creative" new lockscreen for the device's external display, while another has broached the possibility of gaming-focused features that would have been beyond its predecessor.

Xiaomi has certified another smartphone in China, following the release of the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Next up is the Redmi K50S Pro, which is expected to launch globally as the Xiaomi 12T Pro, one member of the Xiaomi 12T series.

Eye-catching Apple iPhone 14 fan-made concept renderings have surfaced, giving another idea of what future iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro owners could be shelling out record amounts for. In addition, a noted analyst has forecast that Apple could have up to 100 million iPhone 14 units manufactured and ready for sale before 2023 arrives.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has received plenty of media attention for its 1-inch Sony IMX989 main camera. It appears, however, that the new Xiaomi flagship may not have the honor of being the first phone with that sensor, with a lesser-known device beating it to the punch back in May.

Xiaomi is on the verge of launching the Redmi K50i series in India. Having announced a release date for the Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro, the company has shared a slew of teasers on social media. The Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro will be exclusive to India, although Xiaomi sells them under different names in other markets.

Vivo has introduced the Y77 5G, a mid-range smartphone launched in China ahead of a Malaysian release. Launched for CNY 1,299 (~US$195), the Vivo Y77 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features. The Vivo Y77 5G ships with Android 12, too.

Realme has announced that its GT2 Master Explorer Edition will be the world's first Android smartphone to have LPDDR5X RAM. The cutting-edge memory will be paired to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor in the upcoming flagship. In other news, the device is also now linked to a special edition with a signature Louis Vuitton pattern.

A heretofore-unreleased OnePlus smartphone has reportedly achieved a score of just over 1.1 million on the AnTuTu benchmark. Should this leak prove genuine, it would be the best result known to devices suspected of rocking the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Then again, there are some inconsistencies between it and previous tips related to this supposed 10 Pro refresh.

Motorola's Edge 30 is one of the thinnest 5G smartphones on the market at just under 7 millimeters. At the same time, the 6.5-inch mid-range smartphone delivers very smooth everyday performance thanks to its 144 Hz display, 8 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 778G+.

The Asus Zenfone 9 is on its way. Seemingly, a marketing video for the Zenfone 8's successor has now surfaced, revealing most major details of the compact flagship. And yes, the Zenfone 9 looks set to continue as one of the few available compact premium phones with a 5.9-inch display.

WekiHome has shared a teardown video of the ROG Phone 6, one of two gaming smartphones that ASUS has announced this week. Unsurprisingly, ASUS has worked hard at optimising cooling, with a large vapour cooling system and a lot of thermal paste.

According to a new leak, the Xiaomi 12T Pro will have the honor of being Xiaomi's first phone to feature a 200 MP camera. The vanilla Xiaomi 12T could share that sensor, too, if prior generations of the series are anything to go by.

Xiaomi has finally started teasing the global release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G, an apparent competitor to the upcoming Nothing Phone (1). While Xiaomi looks to keep a lid on details about the mid-range smartphone, European retailers have posted listings for two storage configurations that hint at a higher starting price than last year's Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

The demand for refurbished smartphones, defined here as those repaired and then re-sold by the OEM in question, is now projected to rise by an extent that brings multi-billions in US dollars to their market over the next 4 years. It may be driven by business in the APAC region, which might contribute nearly 50% of its sales until 2026.

iQOO has now revealed that its latest 10-series flagship Android smartphones will line up for their debut soon. The devices are thought to do so with the bleeding edge of mobile SoCs, not to mention the brand's fastest charging tech yet - something hinted at in their latest teaser.

According to a new report, Samsung will not refine the camera design of the Galaxy Z Fold for this year's model. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is now rumoured to maintain the Galaxy Z Fold3 camera housing, contrary to previous rumours. A new 50 MP primary could be due for the Galaxy Z Fold4 though, albeit potentially the same one found in the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and the Vivo X Fold.

The first teardown video of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has been published online, showcasing what Xiaomi has managed to pack inside its new premier smartphone. Not only has Xiaomi included a monstrous camera system, but it has also included an impressive cooling system that keeps the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 in check.

A new leak has now revealed Motorola's product roadmap starting now and on to 2023 and beyond. Some notable takeaways include the Edge 40 series, the Razr 4, and a premium rollable phone. There are, of course, some budget and mid-range phones planned, too.

Xiaomi presented the Xiaomi 12S in China and on global social media channels yesterday, implying that the likes of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra could be available globally. Unfortunately, the entire Xiaomi 12S may only be available in other countries if you import the smartphones from mainland China, mirroring availability for the MIX 4.

It seems that the launch of the OnePlus 10T is almost upon us. Not only have render images leaked, but Amazon briefly listed the handset on its website. Unsurprisingly, the retailer has confirmed a few specifications, plus an alleged launch price.

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro and ROG Phone 6 are now official with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, 6,000 mAh battery, 50 MP + 13 MP rear cameras and two USB-C ports. The base ROG Phone 6 will retail at €999 (US$1,027) and the ROG Phone 6 Pro at €1,299 (US$1,337).

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro, two mid-range smartphones that pack plenty of features. With 50 MP RYYB primary and 60 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, the pair should be capable of taking on many other competing smartphones. Only unveiled in China so far, the Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro also rely on the Snapdragon 778G chipset and have 120 Hz OLED displays.

Realme has set out on a path to a new launch event by releasing its first official teaser for the GT2 Master Explorer Edition. This smartphone, thought to be the OEM's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship, has now been shown off in full with a second-gen travel-themed finish and triple rear cameras.

Xiaomi has now officially beaten its Android OEM rivals to the launch of the world's first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship smartphone. Motorola has hit back with a teaser asserting that its upcoming counterpart, the X30 Pro, will launch with a main camera sensor that will outdo that of the new 12S Pro in terms of both size and resolution.

Leica has officially jumped ship to Xiaomi today (July 4, 2022) in terms of premium camera smartphone collaborations. Its former partner, Huawei, has responded by instituting something new called XMAGE, a spin-off of sorts from the OEM's Mobile Imaging division touted to keep its reputation for photography prowess going in the future.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity, the world's first smartphone with the Dimensity 9000+ chipset. Available in two colours and with up to 12 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity will be familiar to fans of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, its latest premier smartphone. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and impressive camera hardware, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra also has a high-resolution display and up to 512 GB of storage, among other features.

Xiaomi has now launched its latest and greatest fitness tracker yet, the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro, in China. The Band 7 Pro debuts with a watch-esque design, a buckle-style strap, new materials, built-in GPS, NFC, and a host of other features, all for a price tag that converts into about US$60.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 12S, which retains the design and footprint of the Xiaomi 12. Xiaomi has upgraded its smaller flagship smartphone in a few key areas though, including its primary camera and SoC. The Xiaomi 12S starts at CNY 3,999 (~US$598) with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Xiaomi has presented the 12S Pro with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Essentially a more powerful version of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro also has Leica-tuned cameras, a 1440p display and a 4,600 mAh that supports 120 W fast charging. The Xiaomi 12S Pro starts at CNY 4,699 (~US$702) in China and is available with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Motorola's latest smartphone teasers have given rise to speculation that the device in question is its upcoming flagship with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. Now, the OEM has decided to go ahead and confirm this Moto X30 Pro in its capacity as such a flagship - with the AnTuTu benchmark score to match. This new official leak may also reveal even more than Motorola intended.

RedMagic has confirmed an upcoming launch for its latest premium mobile gaming-focused smartphones. They are likely to consist of the 7S and 7S Pro, the latter of which is now being teased on the brand's Weibo account. They confirm that the second-gen UDC flagship will come with a refined form of RedMagic's "hard-core" 2022 design.

As shown by our tests, the Poco F4 GT makes for a lackluster gaming device. This has been corroborated by a third-party gaming test that pits the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phone against last year's Snapdragon 870-powered Poco F3. The results are unexpected.

The Moto G82 is a mid-range smartphone that has many interesting details such as optical image stabilization and an OLED screen with DC dimming. But how does it perform in everyday use?

Another Apple iPhone 14 price leak has recently surfaced, with the purported amounts starting at a reasonable US$799 for the standard iPhone 14. However, things start getting expensive with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, with a 1 TB variant of the latter potentially requiring a record-breaking amount for an official mainstream iPhone.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is widely regarded as being, perhaps, the best Android chipset on the market right now thanks to its unrivaled balance of performance and efficiency. MediaTek looks set to build on the success of the chipset, with word now surfacing of a direct successor.

Caviar has opened pre-orders for its customized Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones. For those who feel the expected iPhone 14 Pro colors such as midnight and starlight simply aren’t glamorous enough, there are diamond-encrusted, leather-bound, and even meteorite-embedded custom iPhone 14 options to choose from.

OnePlus has reportedly certified a new device with a model number previously linked to an upcoming smartphone called the 10 - or is that the 10RT? As it has allegedly been registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), it is now touted to launch under this new name - in one market, at least. The handset is thought to have a "Pro" design, yet to lack certain features from the original 2022 flagship, on its debut.

It seems to have been one thing after another for the smartphone market over the last 2 years. Now, Counterpoint Research has observed that it has dipped below the 100-million mark in terms of global sell-through for the second time since 2020. By contrast, the same figure had not been so low for nearly eight years prior to that.

Ahead of its official launch tomorrow in China, Xiaomi is now confirming hardware features of the Xiaomi 12S Pro. Most notable is the presence of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, dual-mode 120 W charging, and solid cameras that should be even better thanks to Leica's contributions.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro already undercut the competition in terms of pricing, with the US$599 Pixel 6, in particular, being an excellent value option. Buyers of the Pixel 6 series have more to gain in a potential repair situation, too, as the displays of the phones cost significantly less than rival models from Samsung and Apple.

Infinix has debuted 180W ThunderCharge, a new and ground-breaking fast-charging technology for its smartphones. The first-gen device with this new power standard will launch as an "upcoming flagship" in the near future. The OEM asserts that, despite this new top speed, it has been designed for battery safety and integrity in mind.

Motorola has released a teaser for its upcoming Moto X30 Pro, a smartphone thought to launch with a world-first 200MP camera, the new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC or both. The company has also just revealed further interesting specs for its triple rear shooters, including something only available to 1 other flagship phone OEM to date. The new details may offer insights as to what each one does.

Samsung promises buyers of the Galaxy A33 5G a vibrant visual experience. Even after we filter out the marketing lingo, there is a still surprising amount of substance left: Compared to its predecessor, the mid-range smartphone has a significantly better display and also gets many other things right.