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We already know quite a lot about the next major iPhone release, but we haven’t been clear on Apple’s proposed pricing and the key features of the four planned models. Until now. Tipster Jon Prosser seems to be very well connected with Apple gossip these days and he has spilled the beans once again.

Here's our first look at what could be OnePlus' yet-to-be-announced OnePlus Z. The hole-punch camera looks a lot like the one on the Galaxy S20, and the device appears to have a non-curved screen. OnePlus will reportedly unveil the phone sometime in Q3 2020.

Tipster @evleaks just outed what appear to be official renders for the upcoming OPPO A92 smartphone. The Aurora Purple renders hint at a device that's very similar to the A92S already selling in China.

A 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has recently appeared in the TENAA database that could end up being the rumored Redmi K30i. The device has the model number M2001G7AC and the certification from the Chinese authority confirms this phone will come with a 48 MP main camera, whereas the regular Redmi K30 5G came with a 64 MP main camera.

AV1 is a video codec that allows for the playback of 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) in the presence of smaller file-sizes compared to other similar formats. MediaTek has announced that its 2020 flagship SoC, the Dimensity 1000, supports it at a hardware level. Therefore, devices with this processor can use the YouTube app at the highest resolutions.

A Strategy Analytics report indicates that Huawei and Samsung together account for a tremendous 67.6 percent share in the market for 5G smartphones. Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi trail far behind. However, with Apple set to launch its own 5G iPhones later this year, things could change.

It has been reported that Xiaomi is working on two new 5G smartphones that will soon be released as the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. The two devices will apparently feature processors from MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 series and should eventually find their way onto global markets, including China and India.

The Exynos 990 used on the global Galaxy S20 phones has come under fire for poor sustained performance and efficiency, and it would seem that Samsung plans to ditch it. The South Korean company is reportedly working on a 6nm Exynos 992 for its next flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 20.

Unlike GPD's Win Max mini laptop, the OneGX1 from One-Netbook is a bit more compact since it does not integrate game controller buttons, but it may also prove a bit faster as it is supposed to integrate Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs. The design appears inspired by Dell's Alienware Area-51m, and this is also said to be the first mini laptop to offer 5G support.

Meizu's trailers for its upcoming 17 flagship phone have also incidentally confirmed numerous rumors about this device. However, there is 1 leak it has yet to acknowledge: the one concerning an additional Pro variant. An eminent leaker now allegedly claims that it does exist, and will come with at least 1 special feature.

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has just certified the upcoming LG Velvet as a device that uses wireless charging. It will do so at an unprepossessingly standard rate of 10 watts (W). Nevertheless, this can now be added to the brand-new-in-2020 phone's growing list of leaked specs.

A few hours ago, Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 Youth Edition in China. The phone features a Snapdragon 765G, a 5x optical zoom periscope lens, up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Base price tag? Under US$300.

Meizu has confirmed that its upcoming Snapdragon 865-based premium device, the 17 5G, will launch on May 8, 2020. In the meantime, it is hyping the new phone up with a series of posters capturing its more compelling specs. They include a 4500mAh battery that charges at 30 watts (W).

The X50 was the first Realme phone to launch with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and this brand's updated UI. Now, it has been refreshed with a version that starts cheaper than the original phone in its home market. However, it still rocks a 120 hertz (Hz) refresh rate for its 6.57-inch display.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series are Samsung's most ambitious devices yet, and have been painted to represent a giant leap forward. But things aren't always as they seem, and considerably better value can be found elsewhere in Samsung's own stables.

News of the Redmi K30i from Xiaomi has only just started appearing and now an alleged first promo image has been leaked. The budget 5G smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer looks exactly how a “lite” version of the popular Redmi K30 5G would look like. However, the K30i only has one camera on the front.
A noted Xiaomi tipster has stated that the supposed K30i promo image is a fan render.

The specifications for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition smartphone have been posted online along with an official render of the device. The Chinese-language documents reveal a frequency of 2.4 GHz for the processor, which suggests it will be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G powering these colorful smartphones.

Huawei has debuted the Nova 7 SE, 7 and 7 Pro today (April 23, 2020). These phones closely resemble the Honor 30 devices from the front, but their rear panels are a different matter. Each variant has a 4-camera array on its back, each of which has its 64MP main shooter.

According to South Korean media, Xiaomi has sought clamshell foldable panels from Samsung in the hope of mass-producing a Galaxy Z Flip-type smartphone in 2H 2020. Xiaomi is aiming to release a CNY 999 (~US$141) 5G handset before the end of the year too.

iQOO just unveiled its latest gaming smartphone in the form of the iQOO Neo3. It comes with a 6.5-inch 1080p 144Hz HDR 10-ready IPS LCD panel, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W wired charging, and more. The device will be available for purchase in China next week. Prices start at CNY 2698($380) for the base variant.

A recent leak concerning an alleged Redmi Pad 5G tablet depicted a very attractive device at an almost unbelievable price. A well-known tipster has taken a closer look at the leaked image and believes its contents are fake. The Redmi Pad 5G was billed to bring 5G connectivity, a Snapdragon 765G SoC, and 30 W fast charge for just 1,999 yuan (US$282).

Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 855+ last year as a better-performing refresh of the Snapdragon 855. There's unlikely to be a repeat with the Snapdragon 865, however, as an OEM exec has confirmed that Qualcomm will not release a Snapdragon 865+.

The OnePlus 8 Pro tops out at US$1000, and one would expect a problem-free user experience. Just like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, however, the phone seems to suffer from a green tint display issue—albeit only on some units.

Meizu has issued a new media campaign in order to draw attention to the launch of its next premium phone, the 17 5G. It is based on an image that may or may not confirm an important aspect of the supposedly Snapdragon 865-powered device's design. The OEM does indeed seem to be banking on this aspect of the 17 to build sales.

Vivo-owned iQOO is all set to unveil its newest flagship in the form of the iQOO Neo 3. The device will come with a 4,500W battery that supports wired charging at 44W. It takes about an hour to charge the battery completely.

Coming in 11-inch and 12.4-inch variants, Samsung will pitch the Galaxy Tab S7 series as a direct competitor to Apple's fourth-generation iPad Pros. With an S-Pen included in the box and optional 5G, could the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus offer better value for money than the new iPad Pro range?

Motorola’s Edge+ full specifications and pricing have been leaked a day ahead of its launch. The first true flagship smartphone from the company in some time will come packed with high-end features at a high-end price.

US$1400 should get you the absolute best smartphone around, one would think. Apparently not, as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has made the trip over to DxOMark and mostly disappointed, with an overall score that places it outside the top five on the website's charts.

Xiaomi's last tablet was the Mi Pad 4 that was released back in 2018. That has left fans of the series in the lurch, making Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Huawei's MediaPad lines the only viable Android alternatives. Things may be about to change, however, as Xiaomi is rumored to launch a new tablet, the Redmi Pad 5G, next week.

OnePlus is a smartphone OEM with a tendency to focus on just 1 or 2 phones per launch. However, a new report from the Chinese media points to the possibility that it will expand its operation so as to release more new handsets per year. These devices, which are said to have either 5G or 4G, will be supplied by ODMs to keep costs down.

Contrary to some Korean sources that were previously claiming the S-Pen support would not be added to the Fold 2, the latest leaks point out that Samsung's S-Pens will indeed work with the upcoming foldable. Additionally, the inner screen is getting an upgraded 120 Hz panel and both outer and inner displays now feature punch-hole cameras.

Nubia has launched its latest smartphone, the Play, during an online event today (April 21, 2020). This Snapdragon 765G device has a 6.65-inch screen with a refresh rate of 144 hertz (Hz). It has 8GB of RAM and a solidly mid-range price.

The Poco F2 is coming, and it's touted to be rebranded Redmi K30 Pro. Interestingly, it's also said to eschew 5G support entirely, which could help Xiaomi keep the phone's pricing even below the already impressive Redmi K30 Pro. Perhaps, at US$400?`

OnePlus has slashed the prices of its 2019 flagships in India. The OnePlus 7T Pro will set you back by Rs. 47,999($626) instead of Rs. 53,999($704). Similarly, the OnePlus 7T's cost has dropped from Rs. 37,999($495) to Rs. 34,999($456). The offer is only valid on OnePlus India's official website.

The Sony Xperia 5 II is expected to be Sony's first true compact flagship phone since the Xperia XZ2 Compact that was released in 2018. The phone is touted to sport a display in the region of 5.7", and new concept renders by Dutch outlet LetsGoDigital paint a compelling picture.

LG has announced that it will launch a new smartphone called Velvet in 2020. It will be powered by a 5G-enabled Snapdragon 7-series processor, and is believed to replace the flagship G-range. Now, there is also some evidence that suggests it will get a V60 ThinQ-esque case that adds a second display.

A device with a completely new Huawei model number has appeared on Geekbench 5. It is described as having 8GB of RAM and running on the 5G version of the premium Kirin 990 chipset. This has led to speculation that it is the Nova 7 Pro - or possibly 7 Pro+.

The new Oppo Find X2 Lite is presented on the official Oppo Potugal website. The main features of the smartphone are a Snapdragon 765G, of course with 5G support, a fingerprint sensor integrated in the display and a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. In terms of storage, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage are available.

Jon Prosser looks to be heading to No. 1 with a bullet as the leading Apple tipster on the internet right now. A self-professed “professional a**hole,” Prosser has been on the end of some excellent leaks lately, and his latest one details the second-generation True Depth Camera system that will feature on the iPhone 12 Pro models.

New renders for the upcoming OPPO Find X2 Neo 5G smartphone have been published online. The device is believed to be a rebranded OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G for the global market. Along with the latest renders there are rumored specifications, release date, and price, with the OPPO Find X2 Neo apparently heading to Europe for €700 (~US$761).

It has been rumored that Xiaomi has yet another Redmi K30 smartphone in the works. Apparently, the next phone in the pipeline will be a “lite” version of the current Redmi K30 5G. Known as the Redmi K30i, this latest device will differ from the regular Redmi K30 5G with its camera specifications and bargain price.

This year has already seen a (very) exclusive club of phones that pack notebook-grade 144 hertz (Hz) display refresh rates. Nubia has announced that the upcoming Play will be the next to join it. However, unlike its new co-members, it is a premium mid-ranger and not a flagship.

There have been rumors to the effect that Realme may update its X2 series of smartphones soon. Now, a new device that this OEM has had approved for sale in various regions is thought to be one of them. This possible X3 has a 6.57-inch display and a 4100mAh battery.

The iQOO Neo series' next generation is the 3, a phone touted to combine the highest-end of flagship phone specs at the lowest price. Its model number has appeared as the title of new listings on Geekbench 4, which may help set some of them further in stone. This "Neo3" has posted healthy scores for its conformation.

LG officially confirmed this week that its new premium entrant into the mid-range market will be called the Velvet. After teasing it with some sketches and a logo, the company has now revealed it in full with the launch of its promotional video showing a very sleek and clean design.

The Xperia 1 II was unveiled back in February, virtually alongside the LG V60 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S20 series. While those phones have since gone on sale, the Xperia 1 II is biding its time, and new information points towards the phone remaining unavailable for a while yet.

The Huawei Nova 6 series launched in late 2019 with vanilla, SE and Pro variants. A new leak posted to Weibo indicates that the OEM will provide direct successors to all of them this year. These phones are also now said to have the same displays and Kirin processors as the Honor 30 series.

OPPO has made the A92s smartphone available for pre-order to customers in China. The midrange handset comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor, and it can be configured with either 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage or 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. OPPO is offering this 5G-capable Dimensity-wielding device from just 2,199 yuan (~US$311).