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Three Huawei Pura 70 series SKUs have been announced with a new Kirin 9010 SoC. It is essentially an underclocked Kirin 9000s with virtually no visible tweaks. Somehow, it still outperforms its predecessor by a decent margin.

A new rumour from Weibo says Samsung plans to increase the Galaxy S24 FE’s screen size. It will supposedly launch with a 6.7-inch screen instead of 6.4-inch, making it the largest Galaxy FE-branded smartphone.

OPPO is now projected to add a new member to its K series of mid-range Android smartphones soon. However, its specs and looks might be less of a surprise than the OEM might hope, as they have already been introduced by another brand, OnePlus. Then again, the K12 should benefit from an in-demand Qualcomm processor, a decent amount of RAM and up-to-date software.

Samsung is rumored to introduce a new (or new-ish) line of Galaxy C-series Android smartphones in 2024. Its alleged inaugural member may have surfaced on Geekbench, thereby adding to the growing body of evidence that it does in fact exist and will be available soon. Should that be the case, it might debut with a 120Hz AMOLED display and 50MP main camera.

iQOO is said to augment its upcoming Z9 series of mid-range Android smartphones with a device that will be both its first Turbo variant and first to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Now, it is also tipped to be among the fastest handsets with the SoC on Geekbench, despite having the exact same specs as some of its rumored rivals on the platform.

Motorola is believed to launch its first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered Android smartphone with a periscope zoom camera in a matter of days. In the meantime, a new Edge 50 Ultra specs-dump paints the device as one that ticks a number of premium boxes (wireless charging included) in a potentially cost-effective way - with one, possibly major, drawback.

Vivo is slated to launch a top-end Ultra version of its latest X100 flagship Android smartphone soon. Now, a high-level executive with the OEM claims that it - or a device with its rumored code-name of Thanos, to be more exact - has imaging technology of such power that it can be considered more of a pro camera that happens to have smartphone functions rather than the other way around.

The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is currently only available as an import. This is unfortunate, since it means that most types of buyers are denied access. A look at the Chinese smartphone is definitely still worthwhile, especially because of its quad-camera system. While the Find X7 Ultra can seriously compete with camera heavyweights such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, it is much more affordable.

ZTE has unveiled the latest addition to its high-end Axon series of smartphones as the line's inaugural satellite communications-enabled handset. The 60 Ultra also packs the cutting-edge 5G-A standard, dual rear 50MP cameras and 120Hz OLED into a considerably updated chassis - which makes it all the more of a shame that it will not be offered to consumers, not even in China.

Motorola is projected to refresh its latest smartphone with an upgraded processor - not to mention one of its most advanced kinds of rear camera - very soon. The Edge 50 Ultra has apparently surfaced on Geekbench ahead of its supposedly imminent launch event, as though to be sure everyone knows what its main specs are ahead of this event.

Never mind Narzo, the C-series or the new 12 series, Realme has announced that it has a new line of Android smartphones for the Indian market. The inaugural P1 and P1 Pro are touted to target new segment with their fastest and best chipsets yet. These SoCs are also backed to drive the best-quality screens available to the tier.

Oukitel may have been inspired by the Honor Magic6 to make its next upcoming smartphone - although its take on the design has reportedly resulted in a profoundly chunky version thanks to its 10,000mAh+ battery and IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H ingress protection ratings. It will launch with more up-to-date software than the average rugged phone and microSD card support, although its main advantage is said to come with a potential drawback.

The V30 Pro 5G has been released as Vivo's first-ever Zeiss-branded Aura Light Portrait camera smartphone. However, its series is not yet complete, according to the latest leaks. They assert that a third 5G variant is on the way: one that might be more affordable compared to the vanilla V30, yet still have a rear camera of the same resolution as its flagship sibling.

One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the first ever software update to confer Samsung's latest AI features on its former flagship smartphone. However, the firmware version is also now firmly linked to complaints of various bugs and issues that may have arisen on the device. The OEM now admits that one of them is a thing, but shifts the blame for it to another party.

Infinix has announced that its next smartphones for the Indian market will launch there as the Note 40 Pro 5G Series later in April 2024. They are touted to support pretty much any form of charging out there, up-to-20W magnetic and reverse wired charging included. The handsets also boast 120Hz displays and 108MP main cameras.

Samsung's sixth-gen foldable flagship smartphone is believed to have 2 new batteries on its launch. However, according to a well-respected leaker, the OEM might as well not have bothered. Furthermore, the tipster purports to confirm earlier claims pointing to a lack of charging upgrades for the Z Fold6 either.

The GT Neo6 SE is already slated to land as an Android smartphone with unprecedented peak screen brightness despite its mid-range status. Now, that same display is also lauded to land with ultra-slim bezels to go with its new spec, whereas its rear panel is tipped to upgrade in terms of its appearance.

Rumors of an I/O 2024 launch for Google's latest smartphone with Android 14 out of the box have intensified as the 8a takes what might be one of its final steps on its path to become a market-ready device. The new tip may help confirm the number of SKUs it may have and its similarity to the rest of the Pixel 8 series.

A South Korean media outlet reports that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S24 FE sometime this summer. It may be shown off at the Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for mid-July.

A reliable X leaker says Samsung has two Exynos 2500 variants. The first one will pack 8 CPU cores and power Galaxy S25 smartphones. The other one (with a 10-core CPU) will be reserved for tablets and laptops.

Tecno has started to roll the latest Camon-series smartphones out today (April 2, 2024). The Camon 30, 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G are all 50MP selfie camera smartphones with 5,000mAh batteries with 70W Ultra Charging, although only the 30 Pro 5G has a 50MP OIS Steady Night Portrait rear camera. The Camon 30 also benefits from an OLED display with a premium 144Hz refresh rate.

The GT 6 5G is now tipped to launch as the first ever Realme smartphone to debut with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The device is also now believed to launch with premium specs such as Android 14 out of the box and a battery with a capacity comfortably exceeding 5,000mAh. It has reportedly been certified by groups such as the FCC, thereby hinting it might even get the global launch denied its predecessor.

Foldable smartphone fans can only hope Nubia is not playing a joke: the brand has announced that it now intends to unleash a "Better Flip for All" on the international market later in April 2024. The device has a 120Hz refresh rate for its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-style main display, but has much more mid-range internals for a (hopefully) reasonable starting price.

Tecno has unleashed the Pova 6 Pro 5G as the first 6,000mAh battery/70W Ultra Charging Android smartphone on the Indian market. It is touted to pack up to 24GB of RAM thanks to a Memory Fusion 2.2 feature into an "ultra-slim" 7.88mm chassis and to support upgraded Arc Interface lighting. It will be released at less than $250 with a free gift soon.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is touted as Samsung's smartest, most advanced Android devices to date (and has the price-tag to match); however, it seems it can take up to "a third of a second" longer than one of its premium counterpart the Google Pixel 8 Pro to take a picture out of the box. This issue can result in blurry images with unwanted, inadvertent blockage of the subject - however, there are a few ways to reduce its effect.

The 14 Ultra is the first ever Xiaomi flagship smartphone to come with a Titanium Edition. Now, the OEM has revealed just how big a step owning such a variant might get, particularly should it ever need to be fixed out of warranty. A number of its components, its Leica-branded rear cameras included, have changed dramatically in terms of their cost as replacement parts.

China Mobile has been revealed as the world's first carrier to release 5G-Advanced mobile data plans. The new connectivity standard, also known as 5G-A or 5.5G, is touted to increase top speeds by up to 300% compared to 5G. OPPO's current flagship Android smartphones are to be the world's first devices to access the new services.

Nubia has made the latest version of its current flagship Android smartphone official. The Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition has a vegan leather-effect finish designed to pay homage to retro cameras, and features the OEM's top-end rear cameras with a signature 35mm lens and a Neovision Tarzan AI Imaging system. Nevertheless, it is also one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered devices on the market.

A noted X leaker has posted real-world images of what looks likes a case for the iPhone SE 4. It shows off the phone's design, complete with a single rear camera, a notch and a slot for an Action Button/mute slider.

The first ever cellular voice call was made in 1973 using a Motorola phone; now, in 2024, the brand has gotten some of its best deals together to commemorate this event with a new sale. It features the latest devices from the cutting-edge Razr foldable line-up, as well as their conventional counterpart the Edge+ 2023. Some phones come with money off their usual RRPs, while others are offered with a free tablet or wireless earbuds.

RedMagic has just unleashed the latest officially Transformers-branded version of its new top-end gaming Android flagship. This new version of the 9 Pro Plus (or 9 Pro+) has a Bumblebee theme, and as such combines a cutting-edge smartphone design with an exclusive new colorway and a retail box packed with limited-edition collectibles and accessories.

Google has confirmed the vanilla Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop scheduled for June 2024. Currently, it is exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro.

Sources familiar with the matter have told Alphanews that Apple plans to push back the foldable iPhone's launch to Q1, 2027 from Q4, 2026. The device, if it ever launches, will feature a clamshell form factor.

Samsung has listed the Galaxy M55 on its Brazilian website. It features a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a 50 MP wide-angle lens with OIS, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, a 50 MP selfie camera and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Samsung has posted the Exynos 1480's detailed spec sheet on its website. Key features include support for mmWave 5G networks, a 6K MAC NPU, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

OPPO's current Android smartphone the Find X7 Ultra has an even higher-end version that supports cutting-edge satellite communications. Now, it seems its launch has been spoiled by its very own primary carrier in China, in a low-key leak that outlines how it differs from the average X7 Ultra - which, as it turns out, is mostly in terms of its price.

Samsung's flagship book- and clamshell-style smartphones are thought to upgrade to a sixth generation apiece in 2024. Now, a new leak might allow those already considering an upgrade to find out whether they can still use the power brick for their current Galaxy Z Fold5 or Flip5 with their newer counterparts in advance.

A new leak from Naver says Samsung could launch the Galaxy Tab S10 with Exynos chips. It doesn't state which variant will get which AP, but one can reasonably assume the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will launch with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

A new rumour from Baidu reveals the specifications of Huawei's next flagship mobile SoC known as the HiSilicon Kirin 9010. It features an 8-core CPU with custom cores, a Balong 5G modem, and an in-house ISP/NPU/GPU. Performance-wise, it trades blows with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Dimensity 9200+.

A Weibo user has posted two wildly different Geekbench scores of the Apple A18 Pro. The first one shows a stellar performance uplift, while the other paints an opposite picture.

The Infinix GT 20 Pro is expected to launch as an affordable smartphone, yet one equipped with 5G, Android 14 and a large-ish battery. Its latest leak now purports to confirm a RAM upgrade for the device, and that it will launch with a rear panel augmented with LED accents.

Despite its name, the Galaxy M55 5G is projected to launch as anything but a clone of the pre-existing Android 14-powered A55. In fact, its latest leak paints the former as the higher-end of the two, with a bigger display, more "elegant" design and the introduction of a long-awaited charging upgrade to mid-range Samsung handsets.

A renowned X leaker says the Galaxy Z Fold6 will tear yet another page out of the Galaxy S24 Ultra's playbook: its Titanium chassis. The foldable is also rumoured to mimic its camera module layout and even feature the same 200 MP sensor.

The 2022 Motorola Edge Plus features a large 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. Other specs that stand out at its discounted $262 price point include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-class SoC, 512 GB of storage, as well as both wireless and reverse wireless charging.