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A new 800-series Snapdragon SoC is expected from Qualcomm. (Image source: Qualcomm/Inceptive Mind)

Possible Snapdragon 870 in Vivo V2045 smartphone shows up to +18% performance gains over Snapdragon 865 in Geekbench and holds up well against Snapdragon 888

A possible Snapdragon 870 processor has been spotted on Geekbench as part of a Vivo V2045 device. The recorded single-core and multi-core scores reveal decent gains of up to +18% over the Snapdragon 865. The “Snapdragon 870”, whic...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jan 2021 18:57

A Xiaomi foldable smartphone is expected to be launched in 2021. (Image source: MyFixGuide)

Spy shots of Xiaomi foldable smartphone running MIUI 12 reveal a problematic issue that still needs ironing out

Live images of a Xiaomi foldable smartphone have been shared online, indicating that the Chinese company seems to be almost ready to launch its first commercial foldable phone. The Xiaomi foldable device, which is clearly operatin...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jan 2021 16:32

It's unknown how exactly this affects Xiaomi. (Source: Caixin Global)

Xiaomi slammed with US blacklist; refutes assertions of Chinese military ties

Without warning, the US government has now slammed Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi with an American investment ban supposedly due to ties with the Chinese military. Xiaomi, in return, refutes those claims but that's unlikely to c...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2021 12:24

Samsung US’s PR team updates Twitter users about the event from an iPhone (Image source: Samsung)

Hilarity ensues as Samsung accidentally tweets about its Galaxy Unpacked event from an iPhone

Samsung recently made a PR gaffe when the marketing team unintentionally tweeted about the Galaxy Unpacked event from an iPhone. The post was taken down in short order, however.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Jan 2021 21:31

Keep track of things with a Galaxy SmartTag. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | Samsung offers the future of recovering missing treasures with new Galaxy SmartTags

The Galaxy SmartTag is a new consumer-grade electronic tracker from Samsung. It has a versatile array of use-cases, from potentially protecting bags from theft to finding lost pets. It is rated for up to 6 months of use per charge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 19:24

Motorola has hinted that the Edge S will feature a powerful chipset. (Image source: Motorola)

The Motorola Edge S will debut a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series chipset

The Edge S will reputedly be Motorola's next premium smartphone, but new information suggests that the Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 888 will not be powering it. Instead, Qualcomm will leverage the Motorola Edge S launch to announc...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 19:01

The Mi 11 Pro may be the first commercially-available Xiaomi smartphone that can charge wirelessly at up to 80 W. (Image source: Hi City)

Leaker claims that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will lead the way with 80 W wireless charging

Xiaomi is likely to break one or the other record with the Mi 11 Pro, as it is accustomed to doing with its flagship smartphones. According to one reliable leaker, the Chinese company plans to bring its 80 W wireless charging capa...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 18:53

The new Galaxy Buds Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro launch with an updated build, intelligent ANC and auto-device switching

Samsung has added Pro variants to its Galaxy Buds series of TWS earbuds. They are rated for upgraded active noise cancellation (ANC), voice-call quality and 360° Audio. They can also switch automatically between different mobile d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 18:38

Samsung will be hoping S21 series sales do better than the S20's. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's trade-in program for the Galaxy S21 series is pretty darn good

After launching the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra today, Samsung has also opened its trade-in program for the series. It's pretty good, actually, with Galaxy S10 series owners being able to trade in their phones for a massiv...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2021 18:16

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's latest truly premium device with a price to match

Samsung has made the Galaxy S21 Ultra official, alongside its smaller S21 and S21+ siblings. Its heretofore well-leaked specs is housed in a fresh case design with a metallic rear camera housing and an otherwise matte finish. The ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 17:41

The Redmi K30 Ultra never made it out of China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi bids farewell to the Redmi K30 Ultra with the Redmi K40 possibly lined up for a Dimensity 1200

Lu Weibing has now confirmed that Xiaomi is ending production of the Redmi K30 Ultra. The Redmi K30 Ultra was launched alongside the Mi 10 Ultra and was also never sold outside China, despite fans asking for a global release. The ...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2021 17:05

The LG Rollable will be released this year, but it may cost over US$2,500. (Image source: LG)

The LG Rollable will receive a release in 2021, but it may cost more than a Galaxy Z Fold2

The LG Rollable is real, and it will be coming to market this year, an LG spokesperson has confirmed. LG will source BOE displays for its first rollable smartphone, but the so-called LG Rollable may retail for US$500 more than a G...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 14:01

HTC launches the Desire 21 Pro 5G with a questionable price for its specs

With its Snapdragon 690 SoC and 90 hertz (Hz) FHD IPS display, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G has stepped into the ring with the OnePlus Nord N10. However, while that phone is destined for multiple markets, its new rival has only debute...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 00:22

The Galaxy A32 5G would be a decent smartphone, but for its 720p display. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G launches for €279 with a woeful display

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A32 5G, and it is a step back from the Galaxy A31 in a crucial area. While the Galaxy A32 5G features up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 5,000 mAh battery, Samsung has equipped it with a pa...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 19:10

The new RT-AX7868U Wi-Fi 6 home router. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | The RT-AX68U is the first Asus Wi-Fi 6 router to feature the new Instant Guard security app

Asus has debuted its new Instant Guard facility in the new RT-AX68U Wi-Fi 6 home router. The device also sprouts 3x3 MIMO antennae for speeds of up to 2.7 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also supports the OEM's AiMesh software, so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

Qualcomm announces the absorption of NUVIA. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces the acquisition of chip start-up NUVIA

Qualcomm has revealed that it has bought the CPU-design team NUVIA for approximately US$1.4 billion. The OEM asserts that the move will make it more competitive in the future, and will enhance the development of Snapdragon mobile ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 18:28

RedMagic's first 2021 teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia makes the launch of the RedMagic 6, a 2021 gaming phone with 120W charging and 4500mAh battery, official

Nubia has confirmed that its RedMagic series of premium Android gaming smartphones will get a new generation in 2021. This new device's first teaser reveals that its 4500mAh will be capable of charging by up to 120 watts (W). It i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 17:55

The Galaxy S21 series will launch as three variants tomorrow. (Image source: WinFuture)

Leaked Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra marketing images confirm that Samsung continues to shoot itself in the foot over Apple jibes

Samsung sought to ridicule Apple for removing the charger and earbuds from the iPhone 12 series, with the American company citing environmental reasons for the omission of the accessories. Now, leaked marketing renders of the Gala...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 17:17

Oppo appears to have been inspired by Apple with the back of the Find X3 Pro. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leaked Oppo Find X3 Pro renders confirm copycat design for March-bound flagship smartphone

Oppo has confirmed that it will be launching its next flagship smartphone in March, and Evan Blass has revealed press renders of it. The Oppo Find X3 Pro is expected to feature powerful camera hardware, a 120 Hz display and Qualco...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 14:12

The iQOO 7 starts at CNY 3,798 (~US$588) and is available in a BMW livery. (Image source: iQOO)

The iQOO 7 is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 888 smartphones released so far

iQOO has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, and it is one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 888 SoC. The iQOO 7 also has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen that apes Apple's 3D Touch functionality and a...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 14:07

The Mi Mix 3 was launched in late 2018. (Source: The Verge)

Mi Mix 4 and Mi Note 11 releases potentially on the cards for Xiaomi this year

The Mi Mix 3 was launched back in 2018. Xiaomi has been coy about its plans for a Mi Mix 4 release since then, but it appears that the company is now gearing up for that phone this year. And it could be joined by the Mi Note 11.

Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2021 10:21

MediaTek's Dimensity series has proven to be a solid lineup. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is coming and it will offer flagship performance for cheap

MediaTek's Dimensity lineup has turned out to offer some of the most impressive chipsets on the market, and the Taiwanese company is set to release the line-leading offering on January 20. The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is coming, an...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2021 20:59

The Moto G 5G Plus and Nio seem to have a lot in common. (Source: Motorola)

The Motorola "Nio" phone will ship with a 5000mAh battery and a 20W power brick: new leak

Motorola is said to have a new premium phone in the works with the code-name "Nio". It also has a rumored model number (XT2125), which has shown up on the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC) website. This new leak may thus co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 20:20

The flagship Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset is finally here

Samsung Exynos 2100 SoC launched with integrated 5G modem, ARM Mali-G78 GPU, faster NPU and more

Samsung's high-end Exynos 2100 SoC is finally here. Some of its features include an ARM Cortex-X1 CPU core clocked at 2.9GHz, an ARM Mali-G78 GPU, integrated 5G modem that supports sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, and more. It will d...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jan 2021 16:37

The new second-gen Qualcomm 3D Sonic sensor. (Image: Qualcomm)

CES 2021 | Qualcomm introduces next-gen fingerprint sensor for smartphones and foldables

Qualcomm has introduced its second-generation 3D Sonic Sensor under-display fingerprint reader. The new scanner offers a 77 percent larger fingerprint reader area and is 50 percent faster than its first-gen scanner which featured ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Jan 2021 11:12

The entry-level TCL 20 SE has been launched at CES 2021

CES 2021 | TCL 20 SE launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset, four rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery, and more

The TCL 20 SE is a low-cost smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, four rear cameras, and a 6.8-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery. It will be available for purchase worldwide in late January 2...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 23:40

The next LG Explorer Project smartphone will feature a rollable screen. (Image source: LG)

CES 2021 | LG Rollable teased again with hands-on videos of its extending display

LG has held its CES 2021 event, during which it teased its forthcoming Rollable smartphone. The South Korean company first hinted at the device last year after announcing the LG Wing, but it has now shown how its folding mechanism...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 23:20

TCL has launched a low-cost 5G-ready smartphone called the TCL 20 5G

CES 2021 | The TCL 20 5G is an affordable 5G-ready smartphone that costs US$363

TCL has launched a new low-cost 5G smartphone called the TCL 20 5G. It comes with a 6.6-inch FHD IPS LCD panel, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset, 6GB of RAM, three rear cameras and a 4,500mAh battery that can be charged at 18W. T...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 22:09

The Motorola Edge S is tipped to be the next device in the series. (Source: Nextpit)

Motorola Edge S tipped to be Moto's next premium device

After releasing the Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ last year, it appears Motorola is already gearing up for the next device in the series. The phone in question is tipped to be the Motorola Edge S and is supposedly set for immin...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2021 22:07

TCL CSOT's scroll of OLED. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL CSOT shows off its rollable OLED and AMOLED displays

TCL's display-development subsidiary CSOT has prepared 2 of its flexible prototypes that can function when paired to rollers for display at CES 2021. One is the extendable AMOLED panel that may have been seen as part of a concept ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 19:37

The Honor V40 will arrive on January 18. (Image source: Honor)

Honor V40 details point to it being a re-branded Huawei Nova 8 Pro with a MediaTek 1000 Plus SoC

Honor may be free of Huawei, but it appears to be still using the designs of its former parent company. The Honor V40 will arrive in China on January 18, and it bears an uncanny resemblance to the Huawei Nova 8 Pro. Honor's first ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 17:02

The Galaxy A32 will be a colourful addition to the Galaxy A-series. (Image source: WinFuture)

Colourful Samsung Galaxy A32 press renders reveal LG Velvet inspired design

Samsung appears to be on the verge of releasing the Galaxy A32 soon, based on the volume of press renders that have leaked. The 5G handset will be available with five cameras, a MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset and a design that res...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 12:58

The Redmi K40 series will likely sport a display similar to that of the Redmi K30 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 Pro set to be cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone at US$465 MSRP; confirmed to launch next month

The Redmi K40 series is on the way, and it will come with all the features required to make it a certified flagship killer. Xiaomi has now confirmed a February launch, what will almost definitely be a 120 Hz AMOLED, and a Snapdrag...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2021 10:21

The new HP Elite Wireless Earbuds. (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | The HP Elite Wireless Earbuds are a new option for work video calls

HP asserts that its new Elite-series earbuds are an enterprise-grade way of introducing wireless audio into your professional online conferencing set-up. They are rated for both passive and active noise cancellation (PNC and ANC),...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 02:00

Samsung might introduce new ISOCELL sensors soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will make 200MP the new normal for smartphone cameras in 2021: new leak

108MP is the highest resolution available to mobile devices at the moment, featuring most recently in the freshly-launched Xiaomi Mi 11. However, the respected leaker Ice Universe asserts that Samsung has new 200MP ISOCELL-line se...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 00:59

The S21 can now be reserved in India. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is to launch in India with pre-order bundles including a free case and Galaxy SmartTag

Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy S21 flagship series on January 14, 2021 in India. However, interested consumers in this market can now "pre-reserve" one of these phones ahead of this date with a special "VIP P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 19:44

The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB camer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00

The Xiaomi Mi 11 range should be expanding with new models soon. (Image source: Xiaomi - Mi 11)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite turns up on the FCC and BIS while new specs leak suggests an AMOLED panel for the likely mid-range champ

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite appears to be getting closer to an official announcement as a smartphone believed to be this device has turned up on both the FCC and BIS. In addition, a new specs leak relating to the presumed Mi 11 Lite sug...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jan 2021 11:28

Pandemic no obstacle as Xiaomi ships 20 million Redmi Note 9 series phones in just four months

Xiaomi has announced that it has shipped 20 million units of devices in the Redmi Note 9 series globally. That's an amazing number, especially since it was done in just four months, placing Redmi Note 9 sales well ahead of that of...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2021 06:54

The Galaxy A02s in all its known colors. (Source: Samsung)

The ultra-budget Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed for the US: new leak

Samsung has made the Galaxy A02s - a potential 2021 cost-effectiveness champ - official, but has yet to release it to any market. A new leak has led to speculation that the US will be first among them. The OEM has certified a numb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 00:42

LG reports record-breaking fourth-quarter profits for 2020

LG has seen revenues and operating profits in the last quarter of 2020 (4Q2020) higher than for any preceding final quarter in the OEM's history. Similarly, it has broken its operating-profit record for the whole of 2020. It made ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:01

The prospect of OnePlus x Leica flagship cameras may be DOA. (Source: OnePlus, Leica)

No Leica partnership for the OnePlus 9, says influential leaker

Recently, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau made a public commitment to improved cameras in the upcoming 9 flagship series, thereby fanning rumors that these phones would launch with Huawei-esque Leica co-branding. However, a reliable tipster ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 19:26

The X3 Lite is incoming - or is that the Reno5? (Source: Voice)

Rumor | There will be an OPPO Find X3 Lite in 2021, which will come as a rebranded Reno5

OPPO released a Lite version of its Find X2 flagship in 2020. Now, Evan Blass asserts that this phone is getting a successor. However, fans of the OEM might find it eerily familiar on its launch, as it will not be a brand-new devi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 18:47

The Mi 11 uses the same camera that was on the Mi Note 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 Pro tipped to right the wrongs of the Mi 11 by ditching the aging 108 MP camera

Xiaomi is billed to launched the Mi 11 Pro soon and a new report has now tipped the upcoming flagship to make at least one major improvement over the Mi 11 that was released last week. Yes, the Mi 11 Pro is expected to ditch the 1...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2021 09:40

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is available in China with a Special Edition model in different colors. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 leads charge of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones in AnTuTu's price-performance charts but the Realme X50 Pro 5G heads the resistance

AnTuTu’s price-performance charts for December make for good reading for Xiaomi. The new Mi 11 tops the most-expensive smartphone table while sub-brand Redmi has the top spot in the three cheapest charts. However, the Realme X50 P...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jan 2021 09:21

Xiaomi Redmi 9T in Sunrise Orange. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

CES 2021 | Blockbuster Redmi Note 9 4G hits Europe as the Xiaomi Redmi 9T for €169.90

After having tasted good success in the Chinese market, the Redmi Note 9 4G is now available in Europe as the Redmi 9T. The Redmi 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and features a 48 MP quad-camera setup along with a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jan 2021 00:17

The Motorola One 5G Ace has been launched in the United States

Moto G 5G launched in the United States as the Motorola One 5G Ace for US$399

The Motorola One 5G Ace, aka the Moto G 5G, has been launched in the United States. It features a 6.7-inch LTPS IPS LCD panel, three rear cameras, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh ba...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jan 2021 22:57

This phone's successor may have leaked again. (Source: OPPO)

The "OPPO Find X3" appears on Geekbench ahead of its launch

SlashLeaks now claims that an OPPO device newly discovered on Geekbench 5 is the upcoming Find X3 flagship. This is most likely because of the Snapdragon 888 SoC that it, according to this new listing, runs on. Then again, its rep...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 20:55

Two new affordable smartphones from Motorola are here

Motorola launches two new affordable smartphones; the Moto G Power (2021) and Moto G Play (2021)

The Moto G Power (2021) and Moto G Play (2021) are Motorola's newest low-cost offerings. Both phones come with entry-level specs and are priced accordingly. The former costs US$199 for the base variant with 3GM of RAM and 32GB of ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jan 2021 20:53