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Google's latest stab at a midrange phone is lackluster at best — sure, it has Google's custom SoC, but the camera system is a rehash of last year's Pixel 5 and 5a, it only has a 60 Hz display, and now it's arguably less durable than the Pixel 5 and 5a — especially considering the price. So what can be had used or refurbished for around the same or less?

Earlier reports claiming that the Galaxy Z Fold4 would sport a 108 MP camera from the Galaxy S22 Ultra have now been called into doubt. According to word on the grapevine, the foldable will be equipped with a 50 MP main camera instead, but will also offer 3x zoom better than that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

At Google I/O 2022, the Mountain View tech giant revealed a number of exciting features coming to Android 13 later this year. Take a look at what to expect from the upcoming version of stock Android, including a more versatile Google Wallet and an innovative earthquake detection algorithm.

Since some manufacturers were threatening to outcompete Samsung in the budget smartphone segment, a Galaxy phone with real upgrades was needed. The Samsung Galaxy A13 fulfills this requirements, for the most part...

The Nord is the first generation of a new mid-range smartphone series from the Android OEM OnePlus. It has been out for nearly 2 years now, and has only just been officially updated to Android 12. Despite the stable nature of this new OTA install, it still carries the risk of some known bugs.

According to reports, Google has utilised a Samsung Exynos chipset for this autumn's Pixel Watch. However, rather than the Exynos W920 or newer, Google is alleged to have opted for the chipset found in the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2 and the Galaxy Watch3.

Google had included Nokia on its list of OEMs enrolled in its Android 13 Developer Preview Program, which means it has devices eligible for the OS' Beta 1 and later versions from now. However, the HMD Global brand has now revealed that this applies to only 1 phone thus far: the 2021 X20.

A growing and increasingly well-replicated body of Xiaomi 12 Ultra leaks hint that this upcoming flagship smartphone will come with a camera hump designed to house up to 5 different lenses in a circular arrangement. However, the latest live-image tip shows a device with a similar rear panel, but with fewer contents this time around.

At 14.6 inches, the Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra is certainly the largest consumer tablet at the moment, but is it also the best of its kind? Or is it worth switching to a smaller product?

While the Poco F4 may have been in the news more often, Poco also has the Poco F4 Pro in the works and a new leak looks to have revealed the first real-world images of the premium phone. It does, of course, look identical to another Xiaomi device.

The next-generation Motorola Razr is set to have a taller display than the Razr 5G. According to reports, the Razr 3 will mirror the Galaxy Z Flip3's display size, which spans 6.7-inches. However, Motorola is expected to equip the Razr 3 with a larger cover display than the Galaxy Z Flip4 and even the Razr 5G.

Purportedly, Xiaomi hopes to sell the Redmi Note 11T Pro globally as POCO-branded smartphones. Currently, Xiaomi has registered the 22041216UG and 22041216G, which both have 8 GB of RAM and 5G connectivity, among other features.

The IMX800 is touted to become one of Sony's most cutting-edge image sensors for mobile devices on its launch. Therefore, it might be reasonable to expect it to appear in an upcoming phone such as the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. However, according to a famous leaker, the Honor 70 flagship will beat it to a launch as the world's first phone with this new kind of main camera.

The Pixel 6a may not contain all the glamorous features of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, but Google claims it has a hidden benefit up its sleeve. According to Rick Osterloh, Google has equipped the Pixel 6a with a new under-display fingerprint scanner, presumably off the back of criticism about the accuracy of the one in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Realme has set a date on which its 9 and 9 5G Android smartphones for the European market will make their debut. They will be joined by the Pad Mini, a more affordable version of the OEM's first-gen tablet. The OEM has also now confirmed that the European and Indian versions of the 9 5G are in fact 2 different devices.

Google has officially debuted the Pixel 6a, albeit with pricing in US dollars (US$) only, leaving consumers in additional countries where the new mid-range smartphone might also become available wondering how much they have to pay for one. The Mountain View giant has now released that information in currencies such as euros, yen and Australian dollars.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Ace Racing Edition, a smartphone that takes design inspiration from the OnePlus 10 Pro. The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is expected to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and a 4,890 mAh battery, plus a large IPS display.

More specifications for the Oppo Reno8 Pro have leaked, drawing similarities with recent OnePlus smartphones. Reportedly, the Oppo Reno8 Pro will launch with a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX chipset.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Nord 2T, which will launch alongside the Nord CE 2 Lite and the Nord Buds in some markets. The Nord 2T will feature 80 W fast charging, a Dimensity 1300 chipset and many of the components from the Nord 2.

Samsung is gearing up to refresh the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from 2020 with a new model. Badged as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022), major details of the tablet have now surfaced, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset being the biggest change.

OPPO is now readying another tablet for launch in China. Uninspiringly branded as the OPPO Pad Air, this new tablet will sit beneath the standard OPPO Pad in the company's lineup and will arrive with a smaller display, less powerful chipset, and lower price tag.

The Magic4 Pro is Honor's latest flagship smartphone, which it equips with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Magic4 Pro also has an LTPO OLED display, plenty of camera horsepower and a 4,600 mAh battery that it can recharge in 30 minutes. The Magic4 Pro retails for £949.99 in the UK, although Honor is offering a substantial pre-order bundle worth over £300.

The Honor 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones are already regarded as a potentially welcome upgrade over their 60 counterparts, as its flagship is thought to boast the Dimensity 9000 processor. Now, a group of new devices registered to 3C has led to speculation that it will have top-end 100 watt (W) charging too.

Unihertz has just announced the latest in its line of Android phones with many more physical buttons than usual. The OEM asserts that this one, the Titan Slim, is its thinnest such device yet. It has launched via Kickstarter, where it has already smashed its funding goal.

Motorola has revealed the Moto G82 5G, a more expensive alternative to the Moto G22 and Moto G52. With a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery, the Moto G82 5G packs a punch, despite its reasonable price tag. Motorola sells the Moto G82 5G in two colourways too.

According to reports, Xiaomi is considering introducing two innovations with the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Supposedly, the company has already added references for a 3D ToF camera and a Surge C2 ISP, both aimed at improving image quality on its next flagship smartphone.

Honor has introduced the Play 30, a smartphone with a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a large battery. The Honor Play 30 also offers 5G connectivity, up to 8 GB of RAM and a modest camera setup.

Realme has finally brought its Pad mini to Europe, where it starts at €179.99. Available with and without LTE connectivity, the 8.7-inch tablet also comes with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage.

The Nothing Phone (1) has not launched yet, but you can now try out its launcher software on most Android smartphones. Initially released to the Pixel 6 and the Galaxy S22 series, Nothing Launcher is now available on any smartphone running Android 11 or newer.

According to reports, HMD Global is developing a new version of the Nokia N73. Allegedly, the Nokia N73 would be a return to flagship smartphones for HMD Global, with a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor allowing it to shoot in up to 200 MP. The leak contradicts HMD Global's stated aim for the future of the Nokia brand, though.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has been pitted against the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in a surface-scratching comparison by popular YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss. Although much of the video content was subjective, it was clear to see how the S22 Ultra certainly had the edge over the Xperia 1 IV in interior low-light photography.

For its Galaxy S series, Samsung brings together its flagship smartphones for a puntual relaunch at the beginning of each year. This year, buyers can choose from three Galaxy S models, including the Galaxy S22+, whose 6.6-inch display reportedly has a brightness of up to 1750 nits.

Google has announced a second-gen Wallet in the course of its I/O 2022 keynote. This app is slated to support more than just payments this time around. It will also support the Mountain View giant's growing capacity to turn mobile devices into digital ID containers. The Wallet Android app is coming to users in 40 countries soon.

Google has taken the unusual step of previewing a product over a year before its release. Not only has the company teased the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, it has also highlighted the design and features of next year's Pixel Tablet.

Google has lifted the lid on the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited smartwatch. While the company has highlighted the smartwatch's design and a few features, it will not be ready for a few more months yet.

Google has teased the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at the start of Google I/O 2022. So far, the company has confirmed a practical few design changes from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as well as hinting at a next-generation Google Tensor chipset.

Google has unveiled the Pixel 6a, a handset that follows the design language of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Accordingly, the Pixel 6a features a Google Tensor chipset, but in a more compact chassis and for considerably less money than either the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro cost.

Vivo has just confirmed rumors that it will launch new members of its mid-range S series. These smartphones are now slated to launch with the brand's OriginOS Android skin and much more. They include Sony main cameras with "exclusive" adjustments, high-end processors and the same 80W charging technology as the brand's 2022 flagships.

A leaker has shared numerous specifications for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi's long-awaited successor to the Mi 11 Ultra. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will have a 2K and 120 Hz display, plus up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is believed to offer high megapixel cameras all round, too.

The OnePlus Watch is available for free with the purchase of a new 10 Pro Android flagship smartphone. However, this offer is a flash sale in effect for one day (May 11, 2022) only, and seems to be valid in the US and Canada only. Then again, it might prove a good enough deal for those who can get it.

High-resolution CAD-based renders of the Galaxy Z Flip4 have leaked, courtesy of @OnLeaks and 91mobiles. Not only will the Galaxy Z Flip4 arrive in new colourways, it will debut with thinner bezels and even a larger-looking cover display.

While the Xperia 1 IV is the first smartphone with a variable telephoto camera, Sony has focused on the smartphone's many other abilities in its numerous promotional videos. Supposedly, the Xperia 1 IV can serve as a professional audio recording device, as well as being an excellent gaming smartphone.

Sony has presented the Xperia Ace 3, a compact smartphone with a 5.5-inch display. Sony equips the Xperia Ace 3 with a 4,500 mAh battery and Gorilla Glass Victus, among other features.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 may be a few months away from arriving, but @OnLeaks has already leaked high quality renders of Samsung's foldable smartphone. The leaker has also provided device measurements, underlining that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will be shorter than the Galaxy Z Fold3. Meanwhile, @UniverseIce alleges that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will be a fair bit lighter than its predecessor.

Sony, today, launched the Xperia 10 IV, which is an incremental upgrade over the Xperia 10 III. The Xperia 10 IV is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G SoC and comes with a brighter display, 12 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, and a 6-inch 21:9 OLED display. The Xperia 10 IV will be available mid-June for €499.

Sony has announced the Xperia 1 IV, its first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. While not an overhaul from the Xperia 1 III, the Xperia 1 IV features a larger battery than its predecessor and a superior telephoto camera. Reputedly, the 8x telephoto camera delivers true optical zoom too with an adjustable 85-125 mm equivalent focal length.

The much-awaited Poco F4 appears to have completed its certification at Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, hinting at an imminent launch. Specs have been tipped again as well, and they're reminiscent of the Redmi K40S.