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The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is slated to right the wrong of its predecessor with big performance upgrades. More details on the chipset's CPU have now surfaced in the wild, along with early GPU benchmark numbers that indicate Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 parity.

The Xiaomi 14 series will debut later in the year. In addition to design and SoC upgrades, the next-gen flagship phones are expected to bring two new features that were sadly missing from the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro—if a new leak is anything to go by.

Xiaomi has announced European pricing and availability for Xiaomi 13 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will only be available outside China in one memory option and two colourways.

The release of the Nothing Phone (2) is still at least a month away. Nonetheless, a renowned leaker has revealed what the upcoming smartphone looks like and how it differs from the current Phone (1).

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are not due to arrive until the autumn with the Tensor G3. However, a leaker has shared numerous details about the next-generation chipset, including AV1 encoder support, an Immortalis GPU and ARM v9 CPU cores, among other features.

The Pixel 8 series will debut later in the year powered by Google's third-gen Tensor chipset. The Tensor G3 appears to have made an early trip over to Geekbench, putting up numbers that indicate worse CPU performance than even last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Google will finally release the Android equivalent of iOS' Battery Health screen for the first time. The facility is thought to land with the software's next major upgrade, although it might be accessed in its latest betas for the Mountain View's Pixel 7-series flagships. It is thought to yield useful information such as charging cycles and total capacity right from the system UI for the first time.

Motorola India has alerted its fans that it will "Flip the Script" for its next major product event. That is because it is now slated to unleash the OEM's latest foldable clamshell Android smartphone on another new market. It is backed to bring its enlarged cover display and all its new software tweaks with it to its new home.

OnePlus has encountered a severe reputational dip in terms of its flagship smartphones' performance in JerryRigEverything durability testing over the last few generations from which it is only now just recovering. Therefore, the first-gen and ultra-thin Pad might prove some cause for concern. However, the tablet's resistance to damage seems just as encouraging as its capacity for repairability.

With generous discounts of over 20% available to some of its siblings as well, the 128 GB green Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently available on Amazon with an excellent discount of 33%. Thanks to it, those interested can get this previous-generation flagship device for US$799.99 instead of US$1,199.99.

Xiaomi appears to be laying the groundwork for a Xiaomi 13 Ultra global release later this month. While the company has not shared anything official yet, it has now scheduled two release dates outside China.

A leaker has revealed extensive details about the Redmi 12, a mid-range smartphone that Xiaomi is said to be releasing next month. Allegedly, the Redmi 12 will launch with a 90 Hz and 1080p display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, among other hardware.

The Find N3 foldable Android smartphone may be the next high-end mobile device to launch from OPPO. Now, it is thought to be joined on stage by a new smartwatch with the premium specs to match. It is tipped to have its Watch 3 Pro predecessor's cutting-edge curved build, yet outdo it in terms of battery size and dual-processor integration.

Motorola has now unveiled the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, sold as the Razr and Razr+ in North America. Not only has Motorola confirmed all key specifications for both devices, but it has also outlined pricing across China, Europe, North America and the UK.

In our review, the Oppo Find X6 Pro shows off its best side. Its appealing design and strong hardware make it a great alternative to the Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that we'll have the pleasure of being able to buy Oppo's smartphone in Europe.

Google has announced several new features for Pixel devices that it will start rolling out later this month. Available for the Pixel Watch too, the June Feature Drop arrives just before Google starts shipping the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

Google is on the verge of shipping its Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor following several alleged cancelled prototypes. Now, several Google employees have confirmed as much, revealing that model before the Pixel Fold was simply not 'good enough' to bring to market.

Nothing is preparing to launch the Phone (2), its next-generation smartphone. With the launch occurring next month, Nothing has taken steps to underline how it has lowered its carbon footprint between the Phone (1) and Phone (2). The company has revealed various new specifications about the Phone (2) too, including a larger battery.

Teclast is now selling the T40S, a 10.4-inch tablet with a 2K display. Also offered with 8 GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT8183 chipset, the Teclast T40S ships with Android 12 and retails for under US$200.

Motorola will soon unveil the Razr 40 series, consisting of the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra. A leaker has shared the latter's full specification sheet ahead of tomorrow's launch, confirming a rather limited IP rating. Motorola is already advertising the Razr 40 Ultra in Europe, too.

According to a new report, making the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost Samsung ~39% of its current official retail value per unit. About 35% of this production cost went on the super-premium Android smartphone's class-leading new processor, with another ~14% going on its headlining rear cameras. The total bill is still less than that of an iPhone 14 Pro Max, at least.

Lenovo has finally started selling the Tab Extreme, its Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and iPad Pro 12.9 competitor. Currently orderable in the UK and the US, the Lenovo Tab Extreme has a 14.5-inch and 120 Hz OLED display, plus a high-end chipset and 12 GB of RAM.

Early signs of the Xiaomi 14 series have been spotted, at least 6 months before the expected arrival of the Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi 14 Pro. Chinese and global models have been seen so far, although a renowned leaker claims to have been privy to a mysterious 'N7' model too.

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has debuted in North America. Smaller than its predecessor, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is also the world's first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a 4 nm chipset. The new Moto G Stylus 5G has a 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera too, among other features.

According to a new report, the Google Pixel Watch 2 will feature two major changes from last year's model. Supposedly, Google has turned to Qualcomm for its second-generation smartwatch, with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset set to deliver significant battery life improvements. Google will also install cEDA and skin temperature sensors in the Pixel Watch 2, equivalents of which Fitbit already offers in the Sense 2.

Gamers can soon run Nintendo Switch games on their Android devices via Yuzu. The software is still in the early stages of development; hence its hardware requirements are pretty high (Snapdragon 865 or higher and 8 GB RAM minimum).

OnePlus has announced that it is releasing a special edition of its current flagship Android smartphone for its fans in India. Its new Marble Odyssey finish is made of "3D crystalline rock" that falls into a pattern that may vary from unit to unit, making each one that much more "unique". The new version of the 11 is slated to arrive in early June 2023.

The Redmi Note 12T Pro is Xiaomi's latest mid-range smartphone and the second Redmi Note 12 series model released this month. Offered with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 12T Pro also has a 144 Hz display backed by a large battery that supports 67 W wired charging.

Analyst Ross Young has provided more details about the colour options Samsung has created for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. While the pair are expected to share a few options, there will be more colours available for the Galaxy Z Flip5 than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

A new leak says the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will feature four Cortex-X4 and four Cortex-A720 cores, ditching the Cortex-A5xx cluster entirely. Its performance supposedly surpasses that of the Apple A17 Bionic and likely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Two European retailers have listed the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi's current premier smartphone. While leakers alleged that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra would launch in Europe for €1,499, both retailers point to much lower pricing, as little as the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

The Honor 90 builds on last year's Honor 80, although it is closer to the Honor 90 Pro in some areas. Equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, the Honor 90 also has a 1200p AMOLED display, a 200 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery

Honor has presented two new smartphones today in its home market today, one of which being the Honor 90 Pro. While the smartphone shares some features with its predecessor, it also has a new camera set-up, among other changes.

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12T Pro, a new mid-range smartphone. Not only has the company revealed the device's release date, but it has also revealed various specifications following a Geekbench appearance.

OnePlus is now thought to launch a second-gen Ace Pro in China - which, if so, is an increasingly sure sign that it might debut as a new variant of the flagship 11 in the rest of the world. However, it might not have that Android smartphone's design this time around - in fact, it could look much more like the latest mid-ranger from OPPO instead.

MediaTek has announced it will be working with Nvidia to develop its next generation of automotive chips. They will support Nvidia's software library and even include an Nvidia GPU connected via Nvlink.

A leaker has revealed what this year's Redmi K60 Ultra and Xiaomi 13T Pro will look like. Both due towards the tail end of 2023, the pair are expected to launch with 144 Hz displays and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipsets, among other features.

Tecno has officially brought its latest Camon-series smartphones to the Indian market, its 20 Premier flagship included. It packs a 108MP shooter in its distinctive, angular rear camera hump, and also offers a large AMOLED display driven by a mid-range MediaTek Dimensity processor. It is joined by 20 and 20 Pro siblings slated to start at ~US$180 in their new region.

The barely unveiled Doogee V20 Pro and S100 Pro bring new combinations of highlights into the Chinese OEM's portfolio of products while remaining faithful to the MediaTek hardware. The first one replaces the secondary display on the back with an InfiRay thermal imaging camera and its sibling packs a 130-lumen LED light.

Motorola is edging ever nearer to releasing the Razr 40, one of two forthcoming clamshell foldables by the company. Both due on June 1, a recent Geekbench listing appears to confirm the Razr 40's reliance on an outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, as well as up to 12 GB of RAM.

Powered using the MediaTek Helio G99 alongside 8 GB LPDDR4X and 256 GB internal storage, the Doogee T30 Pro tablet features an 11-inch display with 2,560 X 1,600 pixels, quad speakers, and a 20 MP main camera. It will ship with Android 13 in three colors, namely Space Gray, Mint Green, and Ice Blue.

Xiaomi is projected to unleash an upgrade over its current 13 Pro flagship Android smartphone by the end of 2023. Then again, this "14 Pro" is now thought to launch with the same type of screen as its predecessor - albeit with tweaks that have already come in for praise from a noted leaker. Can Xiaomi finally get the display experience it is going for right in this generation?

iQOO is now thought to launch an updated version of its 11 Pro premium Android smartphone in mid-2023 - however, this one might have the 'overclocked' version of the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset heretofore exclusive to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The "11S" is also backed to outdo that Samsung flagship in terms of display quality and charging speed.

The Pixel Fold is now officially the most expensive Android device that Google sells through its online Store in the US - and is even more pricey in its top-end 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage configuration. Nevertheless, the Mountain View giant is now out of those SKUs to pre-order in the US.

ASUS is asking for support from fans to optimise the camera system of the forthcoming Zenfone 10. The company will give away three Zenfone 10 handsets as a reward. Arguably, ASUS's T&Cs are of greater interest, because they hint at the Zenfone 10's US retail price and release window.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones in 2023 that is - at least currently - only available via import. Even though the Chinese version makes some compromises in the LTE bands, importing the Xiaomi smartphone might still be worth it.

With the CIVI 3, Xiaomi has created a new mid-range model that is available with more memory than many flagships. Not only is the CIVI 3 also the first smartphone to launch with the Dimensity 8200 Ultra, but it is also Xiaomi's first smartphone with a 4K selfie camera.