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Design-wise, the T3 looks very similar to Samsung's Galaxy S10. (Source: Anandtech)

Ulefone T3 with MediaTek Helio P90 SoC showcased

Even though the Ulefone T3 looks very similar to Samsung's S10, the Chinese model is aimed at the premium mid-range market, since it comes equipped with the Helio P90 SoC from MediaTek. It does come with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ...
Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2019 15:14
The Redmi 7. (Source: GSMArena)

Redmi 7 billed for March 18 launch, retail box teased

Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand is set to launch its fourth device this year, the Redmi 7, at an event in Beijing on March 18. The budget device will feature a Snapdragon 632, dual rear cameras, and up to 4 GB of RAM.
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2019 08:37
A recent render for the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: OnLeaks)

Probable Huawei P30 Pro shows up on Geekbench, outshines P20 Pro

A Huawei device with the model name VOG-L29 has surfaced on Geekbench today (March 12, 2019). It has exhibited 2019 flagship specs and the scores to go with it. They have beaten up-to-date entries for the P20 Pro on the same datab...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 19:36
A new promotional poster for the OPPO Reno line. (Source: Weibo)

Meet Reno, OPPO's newest product line

OPPO has recently unveiled a new name for some of its devices in the future on Weibo. It is apparently to be called Reno. This is not the only recent reveal for the Chinese OEM: it also has a new logo and set of 2019 flagship spec...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 19:00
The new Motorola RAZR logo? (Source: SlashLeaks)

The new Motorola 'RAZR' logo emerges in new leak alongside its alleged specs

A slew of leaks and speculations have pointed to the resurrection of the RAZR product line in the release of the first foldable under the Motorola brand. A new post on SlashLeaks consists of the new logo for this putative phone. I...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 18:21
The Moto G4 Plus. (Source: NDTV)

Update: G4 Plus, Android 8.1 | Eighteen months after the merry-go-round, the Moto G4 and G4 Plus are finally receiving the Oreo update

Motorola promised Oreo for the Moto G4 Plus when it launched in 2016 and went back on its word a year after. Media outcry over that betrayal forced the company's hands, making them promise Oreo as initially agreed. It's been eight...
Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2019 12:27
Not shot by a P30 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei P30 Pro's stunning promotional zoom photos were taken with a DSLR after all

Huawei released a bunch of promotional images for the P30 Pro last week. These images all showed incredible zoom and the public may have been fooled into believing them to be a display of the P30 Pro's purported 10x hybrid zoom. W...
Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2019 12:27
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro. (Source: BGR)

In just five months, Huawei has sold 10 million Mate 20 phones

Huawei's Mate 20 phones may have given up their position as the best flagships on the market to the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices, but they've already sold in massive quantities. According to Huawei CEO Richard Yu, the company has sh...
Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2019 12:25
The P30 series of smartphones will be announced by Huawei on March 26 in Paris. (Source: Stuff Magazine)

RAM and storage options for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite leaked

The Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite have been going through network certification processes for agencies in Taiwan and Indonesia. Even though the devices have been listed under their model numbers, it has been possible to tell w...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2019 11:19
The Black Shark Helo. (Source: NDTV)

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming phone is coming, details revealed in listing

Xiaomi doesn't plan on giving up on its Black Shark gaming phone series anytime soon, and the company is set to release another iteration, the Black Shark 2. The Black Shark 2 appeared on AnTuTu a few days ago, with the listing gi...
Ricci Rox, 11 Mar 2019 20:13
The Huawei Mate X's immediate successors may not be quite so expensive. (Source: Huawei)

Foldables may become much more affordable in the very near future

Huawei's CEO, Yu Chendong, recently conducted an interview with the German publication, Welt. The executive was tackled on many issues, including foldable phones and their current extravagant prices. He responded by projecting tha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2019 19:54
Vivo V15 could hit China as the Vivo S1

MediaTek Helio P70-powered Vivo S1 hits Geekbench

The Vivo V15 is the less potent sibling of the recently released Vivo V15 Pro. Introduced in Thailand last week, the V15 should hit India on March 15. However, it seems that China will get this handset as the Vivo S1 — the first S...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2019 17:05
The Mi Max 3 is receiving an update to Android 9.0 (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 gets updated to Android 9/MIUI 10

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3, like all Mi Max devices, is sold with the unique feature of having a huge screen. This generation has a 6.9-inch FHD display, which is matched by few other phablets. Units of this model worldwide are now eligi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2019 16:22
The OnePlus 6T on T-Mobile can now use RCS messaging. (Source: T-Mobile )

The T-Mobile OnePlus 6T is in line for RCS messaging via an update

The 6T is the first OnePlus flagship to be sold through a US carrier: T-Mobile. These units are now receiving a notification for a new update that confers RCS messaging. This new form of messaging on Android brings expanded featur...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2019 15:50
The Huawei P30 Pro features four lenses on its rear side. (Source: Andro4all/WinFuture)

Up periscope: The Huawei P30 Pro could come with a mechanical super-zoom camera

Clement Wong, Huawei’s VP of Global Product Marketing, has confirmed that the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro will have a camera that offers periscope-style super-zoom capabilities. This confirmation has sparked speculation that the lens ...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Mar 2019 08:56
POWKIDDY X18: A GPD XD and Nintendo DS lookalike that costs less than US$130 (Image source: POWKIDDY)

POWKIDDY X18: A GPD XD and Nintendo DS lookalike that costs less than US$130

The POWKIDDY X18 is a cheap Android handheld games console that features a 5.5-inch touchscreen along with numerous physical controls including two joysticks, a d-pad and Y, B, A and X buttons. The X18 has a 5,000 mAh battery, whi...
Alex Alderson, 08 Mar 2019 20:08
The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. (Source: Xiaomi)

The latest MIUI update will bring fingerprint-unlock shortcuts to the Mi 9/9 SE

A new update to the latest version of MIUI may expand the function of the under-display fingerprint sensor found in the latest Xiaomi flagships. It involves activating an array of app shortcuts when this module is used. The new fe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2019 19:54
This render represents the upcoming OnePlus 7 on a sales listing page. (Source: GizTop)

The OnePlus 7 surfaces as a product on a retailer's website

Months ahead of its launch, the OnePlus 7 has appeared in sale-page form on the retail website GizTop. It contains a list of specs with many details that may be plausible for this new release. On the other hand, there is no guaran...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2019 19:01
The Mi 9 offers some proof that Xiaomi can do high-end too. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi may abandon the more budget-friendly ends of its market in the future: company CEO

Xiaomi has made its name by offering phones that could be seen as value-for-money in the past. However, its CEO, Lei Jun, has unveiled plans that involve the company turning its back on this strategy in the future. He has said tha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2019 16:54
Best of MWC19

Best of MWC19

MWC19 Another year, another Mobile World Congress. In this article, we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of this year's MWC and discuss the devices we're excited to see and those that left us less than impressed.
Sam Medley, 08 Mar 2019 13:00
The OPPO Find Z will have a Snapdragon 855 SoC and a 10x optical zoom. (Source: The Blog Point)

OPPO Find Z to feature Snapdragon 855 and 10x hybrid optical zoom

Shen Yiren Brian, VP of OPPO, took to Weibo to announce that the upcoming Find Z flagship phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and will also incorporate the company's new 10x hybrid optical zoom camera. The Fin...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Mar 2019 10:24
The Redmi 7. (Source: Boby Do)

Details of the Redmi 7 revealed, Snapdragon 632 in tow

Xiaomi's new budget sub-brand, Redmi, has released three devices since it was formed earlier in the year. The company's fourth device, the Redmi 7, is on the way, and all the details of the budget phone have now been revealed.
Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2019 10:03
The Huawei P Smart+ (2019). (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P Smart+ launched - Kirin 710, triple rear cameras, ultra-wide angle lens

Huawei has launched its newest mid-range phone, the P Smart+ (2019). The P Smart+ shares a lot of hardware with the regular P Smart that was launched a few months ago, the major difference being the triple rear camera setup, with ...
Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2019 09:48
Renders of potential ZTE foldable smartphone with clamshell form factor. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders for ZTE foldable clamshell smartphone are strangely reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance SP

Drawings in a patent filing made by ZTE have been turned into renders by LetsGoDigital. The device in the renders can be described as a foldable smartphone utilizing a clamshell form factor. The ZTE smartphone folds over itself an...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2019 07:23
The Xiaomi Mi 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

New AnTuTu rankings released, Xiaomi Mi 9 tops

AnTuTu has released its Android rankings for the month of February, with Xiaomi's new flagship, the Mi 9, sitting comfortably in first. Rather surprisingly, the Huawei Mate 20 places fourth.
Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2019 21:30
The latest version of the Xiaomi Black Shark has an RGB logo and the SD 855's predecessor. (Source: Digit)

New Snapdragon 855-powered devices show up on Geekbench, all of which could be the next Xiaomi Black Shark

Multiple new entries for the same device - a 'blackshark AAA' - have appeared on the Geekbench 4.3 database. They are all powered by the same SoC, which is likely to be the Snapdragon 855. Interestingly, all but 2 of the 10 listin...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 16:39
These putative new iPhones may have to wait a long time for 5G. (Source: AppleInsider)

Apple's first 5G iPhone may end up even more delayed than currently thought

Bloomberg's most recent report on Apple and its next-generation modem woes suggest that the company is in even more trouble than previously imagined. Its choices for 5G hardware in future iPhones are apparently limited and come wi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 15:33
The OPPO F11 Pro is now available for sale in India. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO F11 and 11 Pro launch in India

The OPPO F11 Pro has been characterized as a phone that would come out with a pop-up selfie camera on release. These leaks have been vindicated at its launch. It was also joined by the F11, a second variant of the same basic phone...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2019 22:18
The Meizu Note 9 in its 3 new colors. (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu Note 9 launches in China

The Meizu Note 9 is one of a handful of phones that rocks the new 48MP Samsung camera sensor. It has been launched today in China for prices ranging from about US$208 to $238, depending on the variant selected. However, it will no...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2019 18:03
The Meizu Zero has failed to secure funding. (Source: NDTV Gadgets)

The Meizu Zero crowdfunding campaign has ended in failure

The Meizu Zero was a novel prospect for the smartphone world: a device with no ports or buttons whatsoever. Its maker had been assessing the demand for this idea via a campaign on Indiegogo. However, it has failed to achieve its g...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 23:04
Honor Tab 5 Android tablet with Kirin 710 (Source: Vmall)

Mid-range Honor Tab 5 Android tablet debuts in China

The new Honor Tab 5 is an 8-inch Android tablet that starts at the equivalent of US$163, but even the LTE version with 4/64 GB still comes for less than US$250. This slate uses the HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor with GPU Turbo 2.0,...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2019 21:05
HTC may hope to do better with new brand-partners. (Source: HTC)

HTC hopes to drive sales in India through brand-licensing

HTC is reportedly in talks with a number of Indian smartphone firms to license its hardware under their brands. These phones will apparently target the Rs 10,000- (about US$141) or-more section of this market. The Taiwanese OEM ho...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 18:43
Purported render of the Honor 20. (Source: Venkatesh)

Details of the Honor 20 surface - 48 MP, triple rear cameras, Kirin 980, 108 DxOMark score

Huawei's high-value brand, Honor, is set to launch its next premium device in the coming months. Details of the Honor 20 have now surfaced, throwing light on a device with a specification sheet that mirrors the Huawei P20 Pro's.
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:27
The Meizu 16S misses a notch, slider, or punch-hole. (Source: Slash Leaks)

The Meizu 16s is coming, and we're pretty excited about it

Chinese underdogs Meizu are set to release their flagship for the year next month. The Meizu 16s is expected to feature a Snapdragon 855, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 48 MP camera. It will also ignore the punch-hole, notc...
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:12
The Realme 3. (Source: Smartprix)

Realme unveils the new Realme 3 budget phone with a big 4230 mAh battery

OPPO's budget sub-brand, Realme, has unveiled the latest device straight from its stables. The Realme 3 features a 6.2-inch HD+ display, a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup, a 13 MP selfie camera, and a 4230 mAh battery. Prices ...
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 08:36
Huawei could be working on a slider phone for the midrange market. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's solution for a full-screen device could be a slider phone

LetsGoDigital has produced some renders of a potential Huawei smartphone that utilizes a sliding mechanism. The images are based on a patent the Chinese company applied for with the World Intellectual Property Organization. The sl...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 04:58
Meizu Note 9 on TENAA, now spotted on Geekbench early March 2019

Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered Meizu Note 9 hits Geekbench

After quite a few leaks and rumors, the soon-to-be-released Meizu Note 9 finally surfaced on Geekbench. The listing confirms a few key elements of this handset, which sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, no less than 6 GB o...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2019 21:42
Meizu X8

83% Meizu X8 Smartphone Review

A cheap import. The Chinese company Meizu has sent the X8 to the races packed with powerful hardware at an affordable price. Its Snapdragon 710 SoC and Adreno 616 GPU perform well in synthetic benchmarks, while its 4 GB RAM should ensure smooth system performance. Read on to find out what else the Meizu X8 has to offer and whether it can challenge its more established Chinese counterparts.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 6.15" | 160 g
Mike Wobker, 04 Mar 2019 19:37
Energous is a start-up that claims to have developed a truly-wireless charging system. (Source: Energous)

Vivo has set up a collaboration to test out truly wireless charging tech for its phones

A start-up called Energous has announced a collaboration with Vivo. This move could bring Energous' over-the-air charging technology, WattUp 2.0, to the smartphone OEM's devices. Vivo has said that this move could alleviate "batte...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 19:35
The Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime may have helped kick the giant-screen trend off. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will cease official software support for the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime in April

Xiaomi released its first iterations of the Mi Max line in 2016, and they have received regular software updates ever since. However, the OEM has announced that the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime will see its final stable build in April ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 18:31
Samsung Galaxy A90 popup camera phone coming as a China-exclusive

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 rumored to be a China-exclusive device

A new report from China claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 is an independent design of a local team and — unfortunately for the Samsung fans all over the world who would like to buy one — it will not go for sale in any ot...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2019 10:38
One of the new renders for the 'OnePlus 7'. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

New OnePlus 7 leak replaces sliding mechanism with pop-up selfie camera

A new set of images on SlashLeaks purports to show the OnePlus 7. This leak suggests that the next phone from this OEM will have a bezel-less display. However, unlike the last, it alleges that this will be achieved via a pop-up se...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2019 18:50
The Mate X. (Source: AnandTech)

Huawei's new 55W SuperCharge will not be coming to the company's smartphones anytime soon

Huawei debuted a new form of its SuperCharge on the Mate X. The 55W fast-charging technology charges the Mate X's 4500 mAh battery from 0-85% in just 30 minutes, which is unparalleled in the industry right now. Sadly, the company ...
Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2019 23:21
TikTok now has over a billion downloads on major mobile app platforms. (Source: TikTok)

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

The short-video app TikTok has seen its billionth download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store combined. It has also rivalled Facebook and surpassed Instagram for app install counts in 2018. It was also the most-downloade...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2019 19:50
The iQOO gaming smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoCs. (Source: Richard Lai/Engadget)

Vivo’s iQOO Monster gaming smartphone offers Snapdragon 855, 12 GB RAM, and 45-minute full recharge capability for under US$650

Vivo has released a series of new smartphones under its iQOO sub-brand. The iQOO devices are aimed at gamers and range from the base model with 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage up to the top-end variant (the iQOO Monster) that sports 12 GB...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:32
The Canadian Department of Justice has authorized the extradition process. (Source: CTV News)

Canada allows extradition proceedings to continue for Huawei CFO

The Canadian government has moved ahead with extradition proceedings in regard to the case of Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of Huawei. The executive will be back in court on March 6 to find out the date for her extradition hearing. The ne...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:12
The Realme 3 Pro is rumored to integrate a fast charging battery, plus the usual improved SoC and maybe more cams on the back. (Source: Realme)

Realme 3 Pro flagship teased on Twitter

The Realme 3 is very close to its official launch and, if the new teaser posted on Realme's Twitter account is any indication, a Realme 3 Pro premium mid-ranger is also coming in about a month. The Realme 3 Pro is rumored to get a...
Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2019 22:01
A Huawei representative accepts the award from John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate X won a prestigious award at MWC19

Huawei has won this year's Best Connected Mobile Device of Mobile World Congress 2019 for the Mate X. The GSMA conferred this title on the new foldable phone at the end of MWC19 (on February 28, 2019) at the GLOMO awards event. Ke...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 18:18
The Huawei Mate 9 has started receiving the Android 9 Pie update.

Android 9 Pie now heading to Huawei Mate 9 series and Nova 2S

Huawei has commenced rollout of Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 to older flagships such as the Mate 9 series along with the Nova 2S in China. The rollout is happening as per expected timelines and should hit users in China this week ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2019 15:12
Light is already manufacturing 18-sensor arrays, but Xiaomi will probably not want to include more than 10 cameras to keep things compact. (Source: Light)

MWC19 | Xiaomi - Light collaboration paves way for affordable multi-module smartphone cameras

Nokia just released its model 9 Pureview smartphone with 5 rear cameras and it looks like the number is about to double soon. Xiaomi and Light are working on smartphone camera arrays that could integrate upward of 10 cameras, and ...
Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2019 20:54

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