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The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 7000 are expected to topple Qualcomm's performance superiority in the Android space, thanks to impressive manufacturing nodes. At the moment, however, it appears Qualcomm still dominates, at least when running on Xiaomi's MIUI 13 software.

According to reports, Samsung is set to debut the ISOCELL GN5 in the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. The pair will also receive an upgraded telephoto camera compared to the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus, but it is not camera upgrades all round for Samsung's next flagship smartphones.

The Redmi Note 11T 5G has been launched in India with impressive specs, such as 50MP dual rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and a 90Hz LCD screen. Its price starts at INR 14,999 (US$200), and it will be available for purchase on December 7 via Amazon and Mi Store.

MediaTek has now confirmed the launch details of its next-gen flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9000. The chipset will debut on December 16 and is expected to offer strong competition to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 successor, the egregiously named Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The Moto G31 is one of Motorola's latest phones, and brings specs such as an OLED display and a 50MP main camera to the lower mid-range Android smartphone segment. Now, it is bringing this combination of specs to the Indian market. It will be available on Flipkart from December 2021.

An executive associated with Motorola in China has apparently posted on the social media site Weibo using one of the brand's smartphones - just not one released in 2021 as yet. This new official leak has given rise to speculation that the device used is an upcoming flagship powered by the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor.

Reportedly, Huawei is preparing to announce a new foldable smartphone next month in China. Due to launch alongside the Watch D, the foldable will have a clamshell form factor like the Galaxy Z Flip3. Huawei's alternative should undercut Samsung's flagship on price, though.

Rumour has it that there is life in the Mix Fold series, having released the Mi Mix Fold in April. Reputedly, Xiaomi is developing a new model for next year, which would be its second foldable smartphone.

Sony has reportedly patented its own take on the type of controller that also snaps onto a smartphone to double as a grip for the device. This version of the accessory has PlayStation-esque buttons, joysticks and triggers, as one might hope. All in all, the alleged new IP looks very like a DualShock made just for smartphones.

A render showcasing the Realme GT 2 Pro has shown up online. It has a unique camera bump for its triple-camera array. The smartphone is expected to retail at around US$800 and will be launched sometime in Q1, 2022.

MediaTek is set to release a new sub-premium chipset, the Dimensity 7000, and a new leak has now revealed details of the SoC ahead of launch. Specs look impressive, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 tipped to be the new chipset's obvious rival.

The Galaxy A13 is touted as an upcoming source of mid-range 5G smartphone specs at a competitive price. Now, this device is said to have entered mass production at a Samsung facility in India. This new leak might be the best indication of its imminent launch yet.

Realme has confirmed that it will launch successors to its 8-series smartphones with "fantastic" processors. Now, a new leak purports to add that these Android devices will do so in the first quarter of 2022. The new line is also now slated to contain some direct upgrades over its predecessor, as well as a new, more premium-sounding top-end model.

The OEM OPPO has become embroiled in rumors that it was bringing its distinctive N-series of movable-camera smartphones back, and that it would also launch its first-gen foldable phablet soon. A new leak effectively combines both of these claims, indicating that the resulting device is one with a secondary display to handle selfies taken with a high-end main camera.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of Android flagships in 2022. Their latest alleged leak suggests that the upcoming smartphones could practically use tempered-glass rear camera-hump protectors made for their predecessors - except for the top-end variant, of course. The S22 Ultra's putative camera cut-out matches those of some previous tips, thereby again hinting at a significant re-design.

The Redmi K50 series is on the way. Following word of a thorough re-design, a new leak has now provided information on some of the most important features of the phones in the series, with notable takeaways including the presence of E5 LTPO QHD+ screens and powerful new processors.

Another report concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note series has seemingly confirmed the placement of another nail in the product line’s coffin. While there has been some toing and froing in regard to the production of a Galaxy Note 22, it now appears that Samsung has decided the Galaxy S series and Z foldables make up the company’s smartphone future.

Samsung is rumored to launch early-2022 flagship smartphones with very different displays compared to those of the S21 series. Now, new alleged hands-on images of accessories intended for each variant of the new line may serve to confirm some of these rumors, the altered shape of the S22 Ultra included.

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9000 is now anticipated as a flagship-grade SoC capable of taking Qualcomm's impending counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, on in a very real way throughout 2022. This potential boon to competition in the smartphone market might come with a catch, however: a price hike compared to devices based on the 9000's predecessor.

Qualcomm has started to drop increasingly strong teasers for an upcoming flagship mobile SoC to be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This new top-end processor is also slated for an imminent launch, sparking rumors of new smartphones based on it that will also debut as soon as possible. ZTE's Nubia and RedMagic brands may have thrown their hats in this ring with their next-gen flagships.

A Chinese mobile device components manufacturer has let slip that it has secured a contract to mass-produce the hinge for a new foldable smartphone or phablet to debut in 2022. This revelation has sparked rumors that the order in question is for Huawei, and accordingly means the OEM definitely intends to produce a successor for the Mate X2 next year.

DOOGEE has announced that the first phone it will launch in 2022 will be called the V20. Not only is this device now touted as its brand's first ever 2K-display device, the panel in question will be high-end AMOLED, and will be found in a chassis with typical tough-phone durability ratings. The V20 will also have 5G, as well as other potential flagship features.

The OPPO Reno6 5G has risen to the #1 spot atop DxOMark's Global Battery Rankings. The Dimensity 900-powered phone has brushed other mobile devices, even the iPhone 13 Pro Max, aside to take its new leading position thanks to its rapid charging times and apparently class-leading efficiency.

The Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition is here, and ZTE has only added 2 GB more RAM than the most expensive Axon 30 Ultra. Nonetheless, ZTE has priced the Space Edition at CNY 6,998 (~US$1,095), although it may be a Chinese-exclusive.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A03, a new budget smartphone that succeeds the Galaxy A02. The Galaxy A03 has an octa-core SoC, a 6.5-inch display and a 48 MP primary camera. The Galaxy A03 will be available in three colours and three memory options.

Sipeed recently tweeted a short video depicting its RISC-V RV64-powered smartphone prototype running Android 10. If all goes well, the Chinese company expects to release the first commercial models in 2022.

A new and affordable Redmi smartphone has appeared at Camera FV-5, the FCC and the TUV. The device, which has the model number 2201117TG, has a 50 MP primary camera and an SD card slot, among other features.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip3 are both available for under US$900 currently, with the Galaxy Z Flip3 having been reduced to US$849.99. The pair can be purchased at these prices in multiple colours.

A major Chinese retailer has published listings for the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro, several days before their official announcement. Broadly, the pair are identical, but the Honor 60 Pro has better optics than the Honor 60, along with a larger battery.

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 2 Pro, has made its first AnTuTu appearance. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the device, so it managed to net a score of 1,025,215 points. Realme is expected to unveil the GT 2 Pro sometime in early 2022.

Even though MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9000 earlier this month, we'll have to wait until February 2022 to see it in action. It is expected to power the Poco F4 GT and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC is rumoured to hit shelves sometime in late December 2021.

Samsung has confirmed that one of its latest factories is to be built in the US state of Texas. The OEM may invest a total of U$17 billion to complete this new facility, which should be capable of producing components for use in HPC, 5G and mobile devices once operational.

On the road that leads to the highly anticipated MIUI 13 firmware, the popular Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro gets another update from the 12.x branch, namely MIUI 12.5.9. The 657 MB-large update includes the October 2021 security patch and the usual tweaks and fixes, but without any new features on top.

According to reports, Xiaomi has no plans to release the POCO X4 GT in India, which also applies to the POCO X4 NFC. The POCO X4 will be joined in India by the POCO X4 Pro though, which will receive a global release too.

Xiaomi is rumored to have a 12X handset with a 'Mini'-sized display in the works, with a pre-existing Snapdragon 870 SoC. Despite this spec, it is now forecast to launch alongside flagships with a whole new generation of Qualcomm processors. This event is now thought to take place about a month from now.

@RODENT950 has leaked numerous Honor 60 specifications, confirming the device to be little more than a Honor 50 with a slightly faster SoC. The Honor 60, Honor 60 SE and Honor 60 Pro will launch on December 1 in China.

The Redmi K50 series of devices is currently expected to launch with high-end specs, the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC included. Now, they are rumored to come in packages with considerably different looks compared to the K40s before them, some of the latest trends in Android smartphone design included.

According to reports, the Oppo Find X4 Pro is set to miss out on a periscope camera. Instead, the flagship will feature dual 50 MP cameras and a third camera that supports 2x optical zoom. The Find X4 Pro is tipped to receive a 6.7-inch, 120 Hz and 2K display, too.

Initial tips concerning a "true" Motorola flagship to be called the Moto Edge X (or Edge 30 Ultra for international markets) based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC also hinted at a particularly elaborate form of selfie camera. Now, the OEM asserts that this potentially groundbreaking, industry-first CMOS will be joined by a new, up-to-date rear camera from the same manufacturer.

The Reno7 SE may be cheaper than the Reno7, but it has the same display as its more expensive sibling. The Reno7 SE has a Dimensity 900 SoC too, along with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Oppo has launched the Reno7 Pro, a higher-end alternative to the Reno7. The Reno7 Pro has a larger display, a more powerful chipset and a superior primary camera. It is also the first smartphone to arrive with Sony's new IMX709 camera and Oppo's cat's eye lens.

Oppo has revealed the Reno7, a Snapdragon 778G-powered smartphone with a 4,500 mAh battery. The device also has four cameras, a large and 90 Hz display, along with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Reno7 starts at CNY 2,699 (~US$422).

A Bluetooth SIG listing has confirmed that Nubia is preparing to release a successor to the RedMagic 6S Pro. Unsurprisingly, the RedMagic 7 will support Bluetooth 5.2 and 5G connectivity.

According to reports, Xiaomi plans to release three new mid-range smartphones in early 2022, the Redmi 10A, Redmi 10C and the POCO C4. The trio should have 50 MP cameras and MediaTek SoCs, among other features.

Samsung's new 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola-branded smartphone sometime in H1, 2021. It is probably the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Snapdragon 898) powered device we stumbled upon earlier. Xiaomi will follow suit in H2, 2022 and Samsung in 2023.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 11 4G, a handset that starts at CNY 999 (~US$156). The Redmi Note 11's cheaper alternative is also slightly smaller with a 6.5-inch display. The Redmi Note 11 4G retains many of its sibling's features though, including a 90 Hz refresh rate, a 50 MP camera and a 5,000 mAh battery.

MediaTek seems to be pretty confident that the Dimensity 9000 will not have any of the throttling or heating issues reported with the Snapdragon 888. MediaTek representatives said that the Dimensity 9000 will offer power consumption advantages over the competition, and that the company is looking to eventually offer chipsets for Windows on ARM in the near future.

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged product name, they may be cheaper versions of existing products, although they may still offer in-demand specs and features.

Successors to the POCO X3 and POCO X3 NFC have surfaced online. The POCO X4 will be an Indian model again, like the POCO X3. Similarly, the POCO X4 NFC will serve as Xiaomi's global model.