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The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a faster type of LPDDR5 RAM. (Image source: GizChina.it)

Xiaomi demonstrates that not all LPDDR5 RAM is the same as the Mi 11 gets a handy +16% memory speed boost

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is already expected to come stuffed to the gills with high-end components, especially the high-end Snapdragon 888, but it seems the Mi 11 flagship is also getting treated to some special RAM. The “full blood” LPDD...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2020 20:01

The next instalment in MIUI will reputedly not arrive for at least two months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12.5 builds may not arrive until the end of February 2021

Xiaomi may begin distributing stable builds of MIUI 12.5 in late February 2021, according to a new report. The release of MIUI 12.5 could well run into March 2021 too, despite its rumoured announcement next week.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 19:50

The Redmi 7 is yet to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 receives global Android 10 update but misses out on MIUI 12

Xiaomi has seeded another update for the global version of the Redmi 7. The latest update for the handset brings Android 10, but MIUI 12 is nowhere to be seen.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 19:41

DJI responds publicly to its US blacklisting

The drone-maker DJI is one of the latest companies to be placed on the US Administration's Entity List. The OEM has reacted with a bemused message posted to its official Twitter account, in which it denies doing anything to warran...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 18:21

A Mi 11 device is allegedly unboxed ahead of its launch. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will get the Mi 10 Ultra's 120W charging speed

New year, new Xiaomi Mi-series flagships...plus the company's highest-end charging tech, it seems. However, the latest leak on this subject suggests that this 120 watt (W) standard will be reserved for the upcoming series' Pro var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 17:18

The Galaxy A32 potentially leaks out again. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Alleged shots of the Samsung Galaxy A32 may confirm its design and 4G/LTE variant to launch in certain markets

The Galaxy A32 is said to become Samsung's new lowest entry-point to a 5G phone in 2021. However, some of its leaks have failed to support this idea. This, according to the latest tip on the device, is because it also has a 4G/LTE...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 16:10

Realme's Snapdragon 888-powered flagship appears in a new render ahead of its launch

Realme's upcoming top-end smartphone, officially code-named Race, has been leaked in terms of its design. Its rear panel as depicted is certainly above the run of the mill, although its rear cameras are a little more conventional....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 15:39

The 512 GB version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be costly. (Image source: Evan Blass)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may cost upwards of US$1,500 with 512 GB of storage

The Galaxy S21 series's full pricing has been revealed in Europe, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be a pricey affair at higher storage configurations. Samsung may ask US$1,500 for a 512 GB of the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which will be the ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 01:54

A successor to the Mi Mix Alpha may well be on its way to market. (Image source: Xiaomi via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 2 pops up in patent filing

The arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series nears, but the world awaits another entry in the Mi Mix series. A new patent suggests that Xiaomi is developing a second iteration of the Mi Mix Alpha though, and one with triple pop-up camer...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 00:03

The Motorola Edge is, of course, one of the first devices on the list. (Source: NextPit)

Motorola releases list of 23 devices to receive Android 11 "in the coming months"

Motorola has now officially released a list of its devices that will get the Android 11 update. The list makes mention of 23 devices in total, but it's unknown when any of the phones will receive the update exactly, with Motorola ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2020 21:47

A rumored international OPPO Reno5 variant pops up in new leaks

New OPPO devices have appeared on the NCC and Geekbench websites, leading to speculation that they are the global and Indian-market versions of the recently-launched Reno5. However, they are linked to a different, 4G-only SoC comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2020 21:14

The Exynos 2100 will be launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S21 series in January

New Geekbench listings indicate that the Exynos 2100 performs on par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

The Samsung Exynos 2100 has left quite an impression on the Geekbench. Alongside the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the chipset consistently managed to post single-core scores of ~1,100 and multi-core scores of ~3,600, putting it on par with t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Dec 2020 16:50

The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a 108MP camera sensor

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 real-life images showcase 108MP camera module; prices expected to start at RMB 4,500 (US$687)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has made yet another appearance online. At least one variant is confirmed to feature a 108MP camera sensor, with three sensors in total. It shouldn't be long before we figure out these images' authenticity, as Xia...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Dec 2020 14:43

The OnePlus 9 5G will have three rear-facing cameras, including a 50 MP Ultra Vision main sensor. (Image source: PhoneArena)

Latest OnePlus 9 5G leak details significant camera upgrades from the OnePlus 8T

More details about the OnePlus 9 5G have leaked, this time concerning its triple rear-facing cameras. Apparently, the device will feature a 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera as its primary sensor, along with 20 MP Cine and 12 MP telephoto...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2020 14:37

The rumoured Samsung A22 5G could make 5G affordable for the masses at US$180

A report from South Korea claims Samsung will be releasing a ~US$180 5G phone to compete against the influx of affordable Chinese smartphones, particularly in markets such as India, Asia and the South Pacific.

Craig Ward, 22 Dec 2020 07:23

The supposed Xiaomi Mi 11 is teased in a new video clip. (Image source: Weibo via Sparrows News)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 11 posts very strong new Geekbench results as alleged teaser trailer for the flagship turns up on Chinese social media

Either a Xiaomi Mi 11 or Mi 11 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench churning out very high results for an Android device thanks to the presence of a cutting-edge Snapdragon 888 SoC. In addition, an alleged teaser trailer for the upco...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Dec 2020 02:14

Affordable and well-equipped: The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite scores with features such as 5G and a 120-Hz display.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite: Overview of the test results

With its official starting price of 280 Euros (~$343), the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite belongs to the most affordable 5G smartphones. The rest of the equipment is also impressive, such as the IPS display with 120 Hz and the fast Snapdragon...

Manuel Masiero, 21 Dec 2020 23:49

The Galaxy S II can now run Android 11 thanks to LineageOS 18.0. (Image source: Android Central)

The Samsung Galaxy S II can now be upgraded to Android 11 thanks to LineageOS 18.0

Many of Samsung's recent smartphones may be ineligible for Android 11, but a developer has ported Google's latest OS to the Galaxy S II. The nine-year-old device can be upgraded to LineageOS 18.0, albeit an alpha and unofficial po...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2020 19:31

The One UI 3.0 with Android 11 update starts to hit the Galaxy Z Flip 5G

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is Samsung's refreshed premium clamshell foldable. It is also one of the latest devices to start to see the One UI firmware upgrade. Then again, this new OTA is reportedly only pushed to global units sold in S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 17:40

OnePlus unveils a new, color-changing concept device based on the 8T

OnePlus' Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition may have to step aside: it has a new sibling with even more advanced and futuristic features. This 8T Concept has a rear panel with color-changing technology, designed to both indicate notif...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 16:53

MediaTek plans on releasing its flagship 5G chipset in February 2021

MediaTek's upcoming flagship SoC reportedly pushes its Cortex-A78 core to 3.2GHz

MediaTek is expected to launch a new flagship 5G-ready SoC by February 2021. A new leak suggests that the chipset's Cortex-A78 core is clocked at 3.2GHz, which is significantly higher than that of the similarly-specced Exynos 1080...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Dec 2020 16:31

The Axon 20 5G is now available. Sort of. (Source: ZTE)

The Axon 20 5G's launch reveals international pricing for the world's first under-display camera phone

ZTE has launched the Axon 20 5G via its global site, albeit to a selection of countries. It is priced at US$449 for an 8GB/128GB SKU. However, buying it involves a certain hoop to jump through that may be aggravatingly familiar to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 16:08

Leaked Galaxy A32 renders. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A32 appears on Geekbench rocking a Dimensity 720: Big improvements versus the Galaxy A31

The Samsung Galaxy A31 was launched back in April. Samsung already has the successor to that phone—the Galaxy A32—in the works and it has now surfaced on Geekbench posting performance numbers that soundly eclipse its predecessor's...

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2020 15:02

The Galaxy S21 series will start at €849, which is a lot for a smartphone with a plastic back. (Image source: Samsung via Ishan Agarwal)

Leak reveals the exorbitant prices of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series

A new leak has revealed the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, and it is a mixed bag. The entry-point into Samsung's flagship smartphones will be lower than last year, but the Galaxy S21 Ultra is more expensive than its pre...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2020 01:19

DJI and SMIC join Huawei on the US' Entity List

SMIC is a chipmaker that recently reported the development of its own 7 nanometer (nm) node. However, its plans for this silicon may have become somewhat limited, as the outgoing Trump administration has followed through on a thre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 01:00

Is this OnePlus' future? (Source: OnePlus, Leica)

OnePlus x Leica? A leaker claims this collaboration will kick off with the OEM's 2021 flagships

The OnePlus 9 series is expected to launch with triple to quad rear cameras in its higher-end variants. Now, a new tip suggests that these sensors will also be enhanced with Leica technology. This will represent a new brand-partne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2020 23:22

A recent scrollable/rollable concept teaser. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch its first rollable phone in 2022: new leak

There are some indications that certain OEMs might get to their first rollable phone release in 2021. However, according to a new leak, Samsung will not be one of them. Then again, the same new tip points to a "triple-folding" tab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2020 22:37

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is capable of 5G connections. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mexican telecoms provider Telcel accused of physically blocking Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro dual-SIM tray with glue and plastic insert

A Mexican telecommunications company called Telcel has been accused of unethical practices in regard to blocking the dual-SIM capability of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. A user has claimed that the provider used glue and a plastic insert...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2020 22:01

Likely fake Mi 11 demo unit. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 demo unit and leaked screen protector offer fuller picture of the upcoming Mi 11 flagship smartphone

The launch of the Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship smartphone range is incoming and new leaked images seem to corroborate numerous rumors about the device. A supposed live photo of a demo unit has provided key specification details while an ...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2020 20:40

MIUI 12.5 is coming, apparently. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 potentially set to debut next week alongside the Mi 11 series

MIUI 12 only just landed for most of Xiaomi's lineup but the company is already set to unveil the next iteration of its skin. It's MIUI 12.5, though, not MIUI 13 as one would expect, and it could very well be launched on December ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Dec 2020 13:05

The Samsung Galaxy A42 offers a lot of performance and long battery life, but the display isn't pleasant to look at.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: The mid-range phone has a problem

Samsung's mid-range smartphone proves to be fast and well-equipped in the test. However, the Galaxy A42 also has a big flaw that we don't want to leave out...

Florian Schmitt, 20 Dec 2020 01:56

An alleged Vivo V20 (2021) leaks onto Geekbench with a puzzling downgrade from its previous generation

The Vivo V20 (2020) series launched not long ago with a vanilla variant rocking a Snapdragon 720G processor. A new potential phone from this OEM has been spotted on Geekbench with an older and less powerful SoC. Nevertheless, it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2020 00:01

The X7 Pro is Thailand's latest 5G premium phone. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

With its Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 120Hz display and 65W charging, Realme's X7 Pro is a potentially compelling choice of 2020 smartphones. Unfortunately, it has never emerged beyond the Chinese market. However, that has changed wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 23:31

These phones' next generation might have faster charging. (Source: Weibo)

A possible Honor V40 5G appears in a new leak with 66W charging

Honor's first post-Huawei flagship phones are expected to be known as the V40 series. They are also predicted not to launch with a premium Kirin processor as its forebears did. However, it now looks like they might do so with one ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 22:53

The new Soundtank speaker. (Source: ENACFIRE)

ENACFIRE claims its new wireless, IPX7-rated Soundtank speaker lasts 24 hours per charge

ENACFIRE's Soundtank is a new portable Bluetooth speaker with an IPX7 rating for ingress-protection, and, thus, that "take-anywhere" selling point. Inside, it is packed with 2x20W speakers that support a Bass+ feature. The new aud...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 22:10

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus sported a Snapdragon 660 SoC and 8,620-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet and Cetus foldable smartphone with high refresh rate display scheduled for 2021 production

Xiaomi is rumored to be working on both a new foldable smartphone and tablet, which could make appearances in 2021. A potential Mi Pad 5 tablet would be a welcome addition to the stagnating Xiaomi Mi Pad range, whereas the “Cetus”...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Dec 2020 20:55

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9

The Redmi Note 8 Pro just received its November security update and it's been closely followed by the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9, with the European variants of both phones now getting the update. Android 11, however, remains a ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2020 20:11

Fastweb is the first European ISP to offer FWA. (Source: Fastweb)

Fastweb announces its new 5G-powered home broadband solution will be powered by Qualcomm

The Italian telecomms company Fastweb is one of a number of European firms that are early adopters of 5G mmWave-based fixed wireless access (FWA) as services for customers. It has announced that the consumer premises equipment (CP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 23:14

Is this the 2021 Moto G Play? (Source: Google)

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is apparently confirmed through new leaks

New rumors indicate that the successor to the Moto G9 Play phone will have a slightly more straightforward product name to go with its 2021 launch. This moniker has appeared on the Geekbench database, and has subsequently been con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 21:26

The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be one of the first devices with Samsung's new 108 MP camera sensor. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaks confirm design with no expandable storage, less RAM than its predecessor and no bundled accessories

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has been leaked in its entirety, and it is a mixed bag for fans of huge Samsung flagships. On the one hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will feature the new Exynos 2100 chipset and upgraded cameras, which should all ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 20:11

The Snapdragon 888 will arrive in flagship smartphones from as early as this month. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Official Snapdragon 888 benchmark results detail generational performance improvements in AnTuTu, Geekbench and GFX Bench

The first official benchmark results are in for the Snapdragon 888, and they show a healthy uplift from the performance of the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865+. The results are informative, but there are too many variables at pl...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 18:50

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus could be one of the best 2021 phones. (Image Source: Random Stuff 2)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus unofficial review surfaces almost 1 month ahead of launch

Reviewer Random Stuff 2 on Youtube managed to play with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus for more than a month and included his impressions in a short video. He specifies that the reviewed unit is a pre-production device, so s...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Dec 2020 18:08

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has received another Stable Beta MIUI 12 (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max remains without a stable MIUI 12 upgrade in India as another Stable Beta update arrives

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max appears to have been largely forgotten about by Xiaomi. The device has now received a second MIUI 12 Stable Beta update, with the first having arrived in September. There is no word on the arrival of a Sta...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 15:17

Samsung is really hamming it up after the mess of the Exynos 990. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces the Exynos 2100 as it issues a lengthy apology to fans

Samsung has finally announced the arrival of the Exynos 2100, and it is just two days before the expected launch of the Galaxy S21 series. The Exynos 2100 is believed to feature eight cores built on a 5 nm process, with an ARM Cor...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 15:11

This is the Xiaomi Mi 11, according to Ice Universe. (Image source: Weibo)

Leaked Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro schematic points to a 6.76-inch display

A schematic of the Mi 11 Pro has leaked online. The schematic suggests that Xiaomi has equipped its next flagship smartphone with a 6.76-inch display, which is expected to run natively at a QHD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh ra...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 15:05

The Redmi Note 8 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update ahead of Android 11 rollout

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is now receiving a new update in multiple regions. The latest update for the device brings the November security patch to the European and Russian models of the device, with the Android 11 rollout set to follo...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2020 11:42

OPPO launches a new version of the budget A53 smartphone with 5G

The OPPO A53 emerged in 2020 as the first phone to have the Snapdragon 460 SoC. Now, the OEM has announced a new version of this device. It is much like the original, except it exchanges its platform for a 5G-capable MediaTek Dime...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 22:55