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Xiaomi could be equipping its upcoming Mi Mix 5 flagship with a 150 W fast charging solution that can potentially charge the device from 0 to 100% in just about 15 minutes. It is also being speculated that Xiaomi could partner with Leica to offer improved imaging experiences on the 50 MP IMX707 triple-camera setup.

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whereas the others are wearables that could be of the OPPO Watch and Enco X lines.

Nubia's high-octane Android phone brand RedMagic has just unleashed its latest 7 and 7 Pro flagships on the world. The 7 Pro in particular is rated for a number of industry-leading upgrades, a world-first under-display camera (UDC) panel in a gaming phone included. However, with its 165Hz screen, the 7 does not lag that far behind.

After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in China yesterday, Xiaomi already has its sights set on three other models in the series that will arrive with powerful chipsets. The trio could make their debuts as soon as next month.

Xiaomi is yet to announce the POCO X4 Pro 5G, but SmartDroid has already managed to get its hands on a unit. Not only has the website shown what the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks like, it has also listed the device's specifications, as has a recognised leaker.

Realme's second-gen GT series is rated to pack specs that include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in its top-end Pro variant. The OEM has now revealed that they are coming to the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, in order to launch worldwide as part of their maker's showcase for this event.

The POCO F4 GT has stopped by multiple regulatory bodies, including the FCC. The global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has no set release date, but Xiaomi may have teased it during its POCO M4 Pro presentation in India.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 release date has seemingly been confirmed in new promotional material published by the Chinese OEM. An upcoming product launch event, which has been penciled in for February 28, is likely to feature not only the Legion Y700 tablet but also the Y90 smartphone and a range of gaming laptops.

The Realme 9i has launched as the base model of its series in India (to date, at least). It has a new, 6nm 4G/LTE processor and faster charging compared to its predecessor. Then again, some consumers might find it a downgrade compared to the 8i, particularly in terms of its display.

Realme has officially augmented its 9 series of smartphones with a new kind of top-end variant, the 9 Pro Plus. Despite this name, the 9 Pro has the larger display and battery, not to mention the higher refresh rate, of the two. However, its new sibling may make up for that with the only AMOLED panel of the pair - not to mention a newer and potentially improved main camera.

Xiaomi has now debuted its first performance-focused device for the year, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. The new phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is equipped with the necessary cooling, as well as cool shoulder triggers that should appeal to smartphone gamers.

Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12 series will cost at least €600 in Europe, with the Xiaomi 12 Pro retailing for up to €1,200. The Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro will all arrive in the same colourways, albeit without the green leather option that Xiaomi sells in China.

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, announced its plans for the first batch of its MIUI 13 rollout at the Poco M4 Pro 5G launch event. The company confirms that it will kick things off with the Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 GT, and others.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has performed with merit in a battery life comparison test, but it could not keep up with the predecessor S21 Ultra or the rival Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Other flagship smartphones included in the Galaxy S22 Ultra battery life comparison were the Google Pixel 6 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro.

The RedMagic 7 smartphones have now been confirmed as the first of their flagship series to come with a dedicated co-processor. This "Red Core 1" has been developed to boost a number of gaming-focused specs and features on the devices, their haptic feedback, audio and touch-sampling rate included.

Xiaomi is slowly continuing the MIUI 13 rollout and has now graced global Mi Pilot testers of the Redmi Note 10 and Mi 11 Lite 5G with new Android 12-based MIUI 13 builds, with the Indian model of the Redmi phone also getting a similar build.

OPPO has now announced its new, OnePlus-esque strategic cooperation with Hasselblad. The resulting smartphone camera modules might arrive enhanced with one of the OEM's latest and potentially ground-breaking specs, as the tech behind it is now reportedly ready for mass production. It is touted as the new top end of hardware-based stabilization available to mobile devices.

The Oppo Watch 2 now supports several new features, courtesy of a ColorOS update. Currently restricted to the Chinese version of the smartwatch, the update enables an always-on display, ColorOS 12-style app icons and a calendar app, among other changes.

Xiaomi has brought the POCO M4 Pro 5G to India, a mid-range smartphone with a Dimensity 810 SoC, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and will start at INR 14,999 (~US$198). Xiaomi will begin selling the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India in a week's time.

A new Weibo post from Nubia's CEO, Ni Fei, has led to speculation that the brand's upcoming Z40 Pro flagship will be the first Android phone to launch with magnetic charging. This potential answer to MagSafe in the iPhone 12 and 13 series would allow the device to use wireless chargers capable of much improved accuracy and, possibly, speed.

The prices for the upcoming Realme 9 smartphone range have purportedly leaked for the UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia. The Realme 9i has already appeared in markets such as India, and it will be joined by the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+. Realme appears to be taking a calculated risk, with the Europe price for the top-end Realme 9 Pro+ standing at €439 (US$496).

Huawei has patented a bizarre-looking smartphone that can use its cameras to create a 3D scan of your face. Supposedly, the smartphone would use the 3D technology to detect blemishes, pores and to help people improve their skin health.

The global version of the POCO X4 5G has surfaced on Geekbench. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 695 SoC and at least 6 GB of RAM. However, it also could launch with Android 11, matching the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, its Redmi sibling.

Xiaomi has revealed camera specifications of the Redmi K50 Gaming, the company's next gaming smartphone. The Redmi K50 Gaming will be the first device released with the Sony IMX596, a 20 MP camera. Xiaomi has also equipped the Redmi K50 Gaming with the well-loved IMX686, found in the Redmi K30 series.

An extensive leak reveals alleged specifications of the Honor Magic4 series, including the Magic4 Pro+. Like the Magic3 series, the Magic4 trio will feature powerful camera hardware, including four 50 MP rear-facing cameras and a laser autofocus system, among other high-end components.

Xiaomi has released the Redmi 10 2022, a refresh of the Redmi 10 that it launched in August 2021. Sold in China as the Redmi Note 11 4G, the Redmi 10 2022 has a 6.5-inch display, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. For some reason, the Redmi 10 2022 has worse memory options than the Redmi 10 and lacks its triple card slot.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 has leaked on Amazon Germany before its European release. Surprisingly, the leather model could arrive for less than €200, contrary to previous rumours. The Watch S1 will be available with a sportier look, too.

iQOO has now confirmed that its top-end smartphones of 2022 are coming to India via Amazon.in soon. Furthermore, they are slated to bring their 120W charging technology with them this time. Meanwhile, a well-known smartphone teardown channel has put one of them, the vanilla 9, through a test of its integrity and repairability.

A significant Chinese retailer has opened its pre-booking system for the Redmi K50 Gaming, Xiaomi's third smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. All other Redmi K50 series devices are absent though, suggesting that the Redmi K50 Gaming may be the series' only representative for the time being.

Nubia's high-octane gaming brand RedMagic has made its launch for its 2022 generation of top-end smartphones official. It has also now teased what will probably be the top-end variant of this upcoming 7 line. It is slated to combine a "Transparent" finish with an under-display camera. Then again, there may be less encouraging news for fans of gaming-phone specs.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that the popular Chinese OEM will be targeting the high-end sector of the smartphone market in future to allow it to grow and develop. Ironically, Xiaomi has Apple and the iPhone’s market dominance in its sights after spending years being accused of being an Apple copycat.

A leaker has posted an image of what is claimed as the Gaming Edition of the upcoming Realme GT Neo3 series. According to this tipster, this variant will come with MediaTek's new top-end Dimensity 9000 processor, and will have a generously-sized battery to boot. Those specs are slated to come in a package with a colorway and accents to go with its alleged name.

A new device, purportedly from Xiaomi, has appeared on Geekbench. Its combination of a novel model number and well-worn specs have led to rumors that it is a new addition to the POCO M4 series, albeit without 5G connectivity. Accordingly, it might be a pre-existing Xiaomi device rebranded to fit this description.

Realme has announced that it will introduce a new C-series smartphone to its audience in Thailand soon. It has already been teased as a device with looks quite like those of its current flagships, and even has a main camera of a resolution that might be found in one, not to mention a markedly large battery. However, based on the SoC for which the C35 is destined, it is not likely to cost all that much.

Xiaomi is bringing two versions of the Redmi K50 Gaming to market, including Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. The pair will feature a flat display with a punch-hole front-facing camera and up to 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. Both could debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.

After rolling out early MIUI 13 builds to the Redmi Note 10, Redmi 10, and Xiaomi 11 Lite, Xiaomi is now set to grace its flagship phones, the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, with their own tastes of MIUI 13 powered by Android 12, starting with the European models.

The C530 is a new and budget smartwatch produced by Elegiant. The C530 has a simple design, basic functionality and a large display. The Elegiant C530 is IP68 certified too and comes with two watch bands for US$28.99.

Xiaomi has confirmed when it will launch the Redmi K50 series, starting with the Redmi K50 Gaming. In addition, the company has published numerous new details that outline the series' design and a few specifications.

The highly-anticipated Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S have been launched in India. Both phones continue their predecessors' legacy by offering decent hardware at an affordable price. The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S will hit shelves on February 11 and February 16, respectively.

Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips have occupied all top 10 places in AnTuTu’s Android flagship performance chart for January. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC leads the charge with strong support coming from the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The overall champion device was the iQOO 9 Pro, with an average of 1,020,974 points.

Lenovo has shared some new details about its upcoming compact gaming tablet, the Legion Y700. The Chinese OEM has revealed the battery capacity and fast-charging support specifications for the 8.8-inch slate, and there has also been some information leaked about the panel type. No price or release date has been given for the Lenovo Legion Y700 yet.

The Galaxy S22 series is finally set for launch. However, it now seems that the ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro can hope to keep itself in mind for some tech fans even during this event, as the 2 types of flagship will run on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in some cases. It is said to have posted Geekbench results comparable with those of the upcoming Samsung phones.

The Find X5 and Find X5 Lite have leaked, seemingly the two other Find X5 series devices after the Find X5 Pro. While the Find X5 is a smaller version of the Find X5 Pro, the Find X5 Lite shares little resemblance with the rest of the Find X5 series. Instead, the Find X5 Lite is a re-branded Reno7 SE. The Find X5 misses out on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.

Huawei has now delivered on its global launch for its latest flagship smartphone, the P50 Pro, along with its foldable counterpart the P50 Pocket, with pre-orders in a number of countries worldwide. They have been released as frankly questionable contenders in terms of price, albeit with free gifts in some markets.

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra may now not be quite as dead as earlier leaks have indicated. A prominent leaker has hinted that the Mi 11-series flagship successor is indeed on the way, and with faster wired charging this time. Its next generation is now slated to offer its OEM's current top speed of 120W - although it might compromise a little on other specs to do so.

Redmi's General Manager has announced to his Weibo followers that the Redmi K50 series will launch 'very very soon'. In the meantime, leaked case designs appear to show the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro's rear design, which includes three cameras.

POCO has confirmed the launch date of the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The device will arrive as the POCO M4 Pro 5G in the country, which means it will unveil with MIUI 12.5 and Android 11, not MIUI 13. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available from February 15.

Xiaomi has released V12.0.16.0.RFQEUXM to the Mi A3, a European build that contains the January 2021 security patch. The 12 MB update will arrive as an OTA on eligible devices, but recovery and fastboot zip files are also available.

Xiaomi has issued V13.0.1.0.SKUMIXM to the Redmi 10 on its Mi Pilot scheme. The update brings MIUI 13 and Android 12 to the budget handset, which launched last summer on MIUI 12.5 and Android 11.