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A reliable leaker has shared renders of the Pixel 7a, Google’s next mid-range smartphone. While the Pixel 7a resembles the Pixel 7, the former is a touch smaller than the latter.

Xiaomi has now officially announced the postponement of the launch event of its imminent flagships, the Xiaomi 13 series. The phones were originally scheduled to debut tomorrow, December 1, but those plans have been temporarily shelved, likely in honor of former Chinese president Jiang Zemin who passed this morning.

HMD Global is now selling the Nokia T21 after introducing the tablet in September at IFA 2022. While the tablet remains unchanged from its debut over three months ago, HMD Global has decided to raise prices, with the Nokia T21 no longer starting at €219.

The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus are expected to mirror the design of their predecessors, albeit with a few Galaxy S22 Ultra-inspired differences. Most improvements for Samsung’s next-generation flagships will be internal though, such as the global adoption of Snapdragon chipsets. Recent FCC certifications have highlighted that larger batteries should be headed to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, too.

According to reports from South Korean media, Samsung has settled on a date for the release of the Galaxy S23 series. To be unveiled at another Galaxy Unpacked event, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra are tipped to make their entrance in San Francisco before embarking on a global release.

Xiaomi has outlined more Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro specifications ahead of the pair’s announcement this Thursday. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 13 Pro colours have leaked online, courtesy of an official-looking render and a hands-on image with three models.

Xiaomi continues to tease MIUI 14 on social media, having recently confirmed the OS update’s inclusion in the forthcoming Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Arriving on December 1, Xiaomi claims it enacted ‘Project Razor’ last year to improve MIUI in three major areas.

As a refreshed version of the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, the 8 Plus Gen 1 (or 8+ Gen 1) has appeared nearly exclusively in flagship-level Android smartphones as a rule in 2022. However, that is now said to change in 2023, as the platform is set to power more mid-range devices as the Gen 2 takes over. Then again, they may come with compromises - with the exception of the Realme "Neo 5", of course.

ZTE has made the Aerospace Edition of its Axon 40 Ultra official today. The OEM has aimed for the stratosphere with this new version of its flagship Android smartphone by combining a re-styled ceramic rear panel with its existing third-gen under-display selfie camera. It can be ordered with up to 18GB of RAM, although this will push its price over US$1,000 in its native China.

OPPO has arguably scored a win with its first-gen foldable Android device, the Find N. Nevertheless, the latest rumors point to even better specs in its allegedly upcoming successor. They include the latest brightness- and efficiency-boosting display technology from Samsung in both the cover and main displays of the phablet, along with a new main camera and faster charging.

Xiaomi has announced a launch date for its new 13 series of Android flagship smartphones. Now, the OEM has also revealed that it will debut its latest TWS earbuds and smartwatch alongside the premium mobile devices. The Buds 4 and Watch S2 have been teased with a premium gloss and updated designs thus far.

Xiaomi will officially present the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro this Thursday, having only announced plans to do so earlier today. However, photos have already leaked online showing the pair side by side, revealing what to expect from Xiaomi’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-based flagships in the process.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, a pair of flagships that the company had already confirmed would rely on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Not only has Xiaomi revealed the Xiaomi 13 series’ launch date, but it has also detailed their launch software and a few hardware features.

iQOO has already effectively confirmed that its new 11 and 11 Pro mobile flagships will launch soon. Now, the brand's latest teasers hint strongly at cutting-edge displays in both upcoming smartphones. Their "peerless screens" will combine some of the highest-end specs available to create a panel type that will apparently be exclusive to them on their launch.

Although it will launch as a rugged phone, the upcoming Doogee V30 sports a back covered with eco-friendly leather and a wood grain-inspired side panel. While most specs have not been unveiled yet, Doogee has confirmed eSIM support as the V30's main feature. Thanks to it, up to 4 different eSIM numbers can be available at a time.

More details about the Redmi K60E have emerged ahead of the Redmi K60 series’ introduction in China. The Redmi K60E is rumoured to be the Redmi K50S by another name, itself a Chinese version of the Xiaomi 12T, albeit with an improved MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

Realme has announced a global launch for the 10 Pro series, a new line of Android smartphones. The brand has confirmed that its curved-display flagship is coming to markets such as India, and has indicated that it might start at INR 25,000 or less in that country.

The second version of Lenovo's versatile multimedia and productivity tablet offers quite a few improvements over its predecessor. The refresh rate has increased from 60 to 120 Hz, the OLED QHD display is now almost twice as bright, and updates are guaranteed up to Android 14. The tablet can also be used as a notebook via the special desktop mode.

The Xiaomi 12T Pro offers high-end features in many areas, but it is not a flagship smartphone. Nevertheless, the cameras are a strong selling point, especially the main camera, and so the smartphone attempts to give the camera elite a run for their money. We compare how the 200 MP sensor compares to the "old" 108 MP camera...

OPPO's vice president and president of global business has reportedly laid out a rough timeline for its next-gen Android product range for the coming year. It may indicate that the OEM's next generation of Find X6 and X6 Pro flagships will be first to launch, followed by equally premium Find N-series foldable smartphones. One or both may have cameras enhanced by second-gen MariSilicon ISPs.

The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are expected to emerge soon as a new premium Android devices with the latest Qualcomm silicon. Now, the former may have leaked in a new case apparently capable of conferring an edge-to-edge effect on its upgraded flat display. The freshly leaked image also hints at iPhone-esque edges to its potentially compact form-factor.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has decided to kick off the Redmi K60 series with three models, including the mysterious Redmi K60E. Bizarrely, the regular Redmi K60 is rumoured to launch with a more powerful and newer chipset than the Redmi K60 Pro. Meanwhile, the Redmi K60 trio have also stopped by the 3C in China.

Initial RedMagic 8 Pro certifications point towards the flagship offering even more outlandish charging capabilities than the current RedMagic 7 Pro or RedMagic 7S Pro. To be available with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the RedMagic 8 Pro should arrive later this year in China before a global release in early 2023.

The Galaxy A14 5G may look interesting in its alleged renders, yet may seem like a let-down when it reportedly leaked onto Geekbench with an Exynos processor. However, the same device has now apparently re-surfaced on the same benchmark, but with a different SoC, one from MediaTek this time. This variant may or may not be intended for sale in the United States.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is now tipped to launch with a periscope zoom lens for one of its cameras, even though its predecessor missed out on the technology. However, OPPO is also now rumored to have restored the same to its Find X6 Pro. Of the 2 supposedly upcoming top-end Android smartphones, the latter is said to be superior in these terms.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 1.1.7 for the Phone (1). Not only does the new OS update contain bug fixes and improvements, but it also brings improved AirPods support for Nothing’s first smartphone.

iQOO has decided to turn the launch of its next top-end Android smartphones into a bumper product event, as it will also debut the Neo7 SE on the date chosen. The latter is the brand's inaugural Dimensity 8200-powered device, whereas it seems there will be an 11 and 11 Pro in which the cutting-edge specs only get started with new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are right around the corner, with both smartphones set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Early Geekbench 5 scores suggest that this chipset change alone will yield massive performance improvements compared to the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, which utilised the much-maligned Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

OPPO is now tipped to launch a new Android tablet in conjunction with its next-gen top-end Find X6-series smartphones. Now, a new leak puts both types of device in an equally premium category, with potentially high-end display, battery and internal specs for the "Pad2". Then again, it seems the OEM may have made a slight compromise to achieve this high-end appeal.

Motorola US' online Black Friday 2022 deals include the opportunity to get Android devices such as the latest version of the Moto G Stylus at a 40% discount. It is joined by up-to-date members of the Edge series at nearly half their normal prices. A smart-home-ready tablet complete with its own dock also features in these deals.

OPPO has introduced a new, albeit iterative, generation of its Reno series of sub-flagship mobile devices. Nevertheless, the 9 and 9 Pro are keeping track of some prominent smartphone trends, refined dual rear cameras and an Android 13-based UI included. The Pro also steps up to 16GB RAM SKUs for the first time.

The OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus (or Pro+) has launched with aims to become the most premium Android smartphone of its line thus far. To this end, it has become the only device in which the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is augmented by an in-house MariSilicon X image signal processor (ISP). Furthermore, even its base model boasts 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

With half a decade of security updates guaranteed, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 should receive four major Android upgrades. Released back in August 2021 with Android 11 and One UI 3.1.1, this handset received Android 12 with One UI 4 already. Now, the time has come for Android 13 and One UI 5.0 to hit it as well.

High-resolution renders of the Samsung Galaxy A34 have surfaced, courtesy of @OnLeaks & Giznext. Arriving months ahead of the device’s presumed release window, the Galaxy A34 sports a few changes from the Galaxy A33 5G, including fewer rear-facing cameras.

The Unihertz Jelly 2E is now available to order, a few weeks after the company introduced the pocket smartphone. Equipped with a 3-inch display and a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, the Unihertz Jelly 2E is a cheaper alternative to the regular Jelly 2.

Amazon and OnePlus have reduced the OnePlus 10T during Black Friday. Available for as little as US$575 on Amazon, the OnePlus 10T features the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, a 120 Hz display and supports 150 W fast charging, among other features.

Xiaomi has presented a new version of the Xiaomi 12T Pro, roughly 6 weeks after releasing the standard Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. Produced in collaboration with Daniel Arsham, the Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition features a special design and will be sold in limited numbers.

A new leak sheds some light on the Galaxy S23 Ultra's display specs. It will supposedly have a peak brightness of 2,200 nits, a touch sampling rate of 960 Hz and could be 45% more power efficient than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Honor has made the 80 SE, 80 and 80 Pro mid-range Android smartphones official today (November 23, 2022). Each has its own screen size and new and more or less 8-shaped rear camera hump, although only the 80 and 80 Pro benefit from a first-gen 160MP main shooter. They run a rebranded UI called MagicOS, although it is not based on Android 13.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100's successor, the Dimensity 8200, will feature a mix of Cortex-A78/Cortex-A55 cores and a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. Its estimated AnTuTu score is around 900,000 points.

Xiaomi may offer a glimpse of its next-generation flagships sooner than expected. While there had been rumours of a December release for the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group China President and Redmi General Manager, has hinted at a November release instead.

A well-known leaker has shared several specifications for the Edge 40 Pro, the Motorola X40’s global sibling. With the Motorola Edge 40 Pro retaining the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 of the Motorola X40, the former should also provide a 4,610 mAh battery and 125 W fast charging, among other features.

The Fossil Group has released a new Diesel-branded smartwatch. Sold as the Diesel Gen 6 Griffed, the device utilises Qualcomm’s older Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus platform but ships with Wear OS 3, Google’s latest smartwatch OS.

According to reports, Motorola has developed a new budget Android smartphone for release in North America. Due sometime next year, ‘Penang5G’ will be joined by ‘Penang4G’ and ‘Penang+’ too.

According to Samsung’s official update schedule, many devices will remain on Android 12 until early 2023. However, a company VP has now outlined plans to change things up and finish before the end of the year.

A renowned leaker has shared specifications for the OnePlus Ace 2, a smartphone that is likely to launch in various markets under different names. Surprisingly, the OnePlus Ace 2 will be available with a flagship chipset, as well as a high-resolution display.

Honor has launched the Magic Vs in China, a smartphone that the company claims ‘pushes industry benchmarks’ in not only design and performance, but also in user experience and display quality. Available from today in China for CNY 7,499 (~US$1,050), Honor has teased when the Magic Vs will be coming to markets, too.