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The Zenfone 11 Ultra has yet to launch, yet is already slated to ditch the distinctively compact form-factor of its predecessors at this event for one with the same Asus laptop camuflage and blocky camera hump of the ROG Phone 8 series. However, if a new Geekbench listing is to be believed, a consolation prize for fans of smaller phones is on the way.

OPPO's latest flagship camera smartphone series has only been on the market for about a month now. Nevertheless, a well-known leaker has brought their successors up already, purporting to confirm that the "Find X8" series will have variants with the best processors from either Qualcomm or MediaTek available to them well in advance. The more premium of the two may also have a more unexpected upgrade.

Rumors of a multi-region launch for the Samsung Galaxy A35 as a new 5G Android smartphone are gaining speed with reports of another new national telecommunications certification for the upcoming device. Meanwhile, it is said to introduce the latest range of its series' "Awesome" colorways, and may have also returned to Geekbench with more RAM than before.

Google touts its latest mid-ranger the Pixel 7a as a "24-hour battery" Android smartphone - however, its successor might have an even better tag-line in the works. The Mountain View giant is now believed to have prepared a significant upgrade for the 8a in this regard - even if this new tip knocks previous leaks pertaining to the device's appearance out of whack.

The Pro version of the Vivo V30 is thought to launch soon as a common-or-garden mid-range Android smartphone soon. However, it might have something to help it stand out after all, according to its latest leak. It suggests that it will have a camera hump with not merely a fancy Aura Light flash, but the same Zeiss logo as Vivo's top-end X100 series.

Motorola is confident you'll find a smartphone deal to fall in love with during its latest sales event. They include $310 off an Edge+ 2022 and $150 off a Moto G Stylus 2023 as well as the ever-present $300 off the OEM's latest foldable flagship. Its vanilla sibling the Razr 2023 brings the OEM's offer of free Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with each purchase back.

Vivo is thought to launch a Pro version of the V30 smartphone for the global market soon. Now, the same rumored device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench with a mid-range Dimensity processor to go with a healthy amount of RAM. It might also debut with the most up-to-date version of Funtouch OS available.

Vivo is said to launch a Pro version of its X Fold-series smartphone in 2024. This rumor has gained momentum now that the OEM has added 2 new 5G devices to the official MIIT database in China. Do the handsets really pack ultra-premium flexible displays, though?

OnePlus has issued a statement clarifying the type of storage used on the OnePlus 12R. It uses UFS 3.1 storage on the 256 GB version and not UFS 4.0 as initially advertised.

A report from Etnews says Qualcomm wants Samsung Foundry to manufacture a 2 nm SoC for smartphones on its SF2 node. A renowned X leaker states the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy will be manufactured on the aforesaid process, while the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will use TSMC's N3P node.

The Y200 is one of the cheapest 5G smartphones with Vivo's Aura Light rear-facing ring-flash on the market. Now, it is tipped to gain a new variant that, based on what is known about the device, will emerge as an even cheaper alternative. The Y200e might become available as such on the Indian market soon

The Pova 5 Pro debuted with Tecno's 68W Ultra Fast Charging tech; however, the OEM is now thought to have rounded this up in the smartphone's impending successor. The 6 Pro 5G might also sport a RAM upgrade and an extra rear camera on its Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) 2024 launch.

Google's upcoming Tensor G4 SoC has supposedly shown up on Geekbench. It packs an 8-core CPU and an Arm Mali G715 GPU. The chip is slated to power the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold 2 later this year.

Oppo is expanding its mid-range Reno11 series with the new Oppo Reno11 F 5G. It offers a 64 MP triple camera and a 120 Hz OLED screen and costs the equivalent of less than 200 euros.

The 12 Plus (or 12+) is tipped to become Realme's next new Android smartphone in the near future. In the meantime, its last leak purported to reveal quite a lot about the device, although it failed to name its SoC outright. Now, that mystery might be solved as the 12+ has allegedly made its way onto Geekbench in advance.

The Z60 Ultra is one of the best-priced Android smartphones with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor on the market outside China right now. It comes in black or two-toned silver colorways, only one of which has been available in some markets such as the US to date. However, the other is now officially on the way, albeit in a way that might prompt prospective buyers to "act fast" in order to get one.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 may be closer to launch than ever, with a device bearing its rumored identifiers gaining approval for sale in the US from the Federal Communications Commission. It seems the FCC might have had an easy time of it, as the device seems all but unchanged compared to its A54 5G predecessor in some potentially important ways.

The base-model iPhone had had dual rear cameras for the last few generations, and will again in 2024, according to the latest leaks. However, those shooters are also now expected to assume a design not seen since 2020 - then again, this almost retro-looking rear panel is also rumored to be paired with Apple's latest display type this year.

OPPO has announced that over 1 million consumers have signed up to buy a device from its latest series of flagship Android smartphones ahead of their release. The Find X7 and X7 Ultra may never see an official global launch; however, its success might boost the chances of future devices with their class-leading technology - or that of its successors - becoming more widely available in the future.

Nokia has announced the signing of its sixth patent cross-license agreement in the last thirteen months, this time with Vivo. The mobile device OEM will make royalty payments in return to access to 5G intellectual property (IP). It may stand to gain greater access to global markets for smartphones such as the premium X100 series as a result.

Samsung is now believed to unleash the Galaxy A55 on the Indian market as one of its new mid-range 5G smartphones soon. Then again, the even cheaper A35 might also become an alternative option at around the same time. More new leaks purport to reveal that the latter will also become available elsewhere on Earth in the near future.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra are both top-end mobile devices with titanium edges. However, Apple and Samsung have gone about the integration of the premium material into their flagships in very different ways, according to a famous vlogger. One method also apparently results in a thinner titanium frame than another.

The Magic6 Pro has one of the most unique and advanced rear camera systems of any Android flagship smartphone thus far in 2024. Now, its maker Honor also asserts that it is one of the most robust premium handsets of the year, staying on even after a trip to the edge of space thanks to its new custom battery technology.

OPPO's sub-flagship Reno 12 series is thought to launch as an all-MediaTek line of Android smartphones in 2024, with an ex-flagship Dimensity processor in the higher-end Pro and a mystery chipset for the vanilla model. Both handsets are also thought to buck their line's trended toward incredibly iterative upgrades with a significant, albeit specific, camera upgrade.

HMD has indicated that it will sell the personal electronics it makes under its own name rather than that of its best-known Nokia brand going forward. That includes its audio peripherals and tablets and well as its phones - smart or otherwise - all to be marketed under a new "Human Mobile Devices" tag-line in the near future. On that note, the OEM has hinted that its upcoming Nokia 3310 successor will have as much 5G as its next Android handsets.

Another Realme smartphone with the brand's current mid-range Android smartphone camera hump has shown up on an official Chinese database, thereby implying that it may launch very soon. It has a model number very similar to, but not the same as, the 12+ detected in earlier leaks. Oddly, it seems to have been re-designed to make it look like a hybrid between the new Realme 12 Pro and a new iPhone.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is projected to launch as one of 2024's most premium foldable smartphones. A new report claims to confirm that it will be available outside of China as well as within that market. It also purports to out the device's processing platform, model number, internal moniker and codename.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a flagship-grade chipset for mobile devices backed for impressive performance with models such as Stable Diffusion or Llama 2. However, its alleged successor the 9400 is now touted to be even more powerful in these terms, generating images up to ~17% faster and text up to 50% faster in 2024.

The 14 Ultra is projected to launch as Xiaomi's most sophisticated Android camera flagship smartphone yet in China sometime soon. However, it is now also slated to be even more expensive than its 13 Ultra predecessor on its launch. Nevertheless, its upgrades are backed to be worth the alleged price-hike.

The Xiaomi 14 is part of Xiaomi's new generation of premium smartphones and, at 6.36 inches, just as compact as its predecessor. The elegant metal and glass casing houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which provides plenty of speed. The Xiaomi 14 also scores points with its 3000 nits bright AMOLED display, very long battery life and its Leica-branded cameras.

Motorola's best deals on the Razr Plus 2023 and its vanilla sibling are back for the brand's new "Après-Ski" US event. Non-foldable Android smartphones such as the flagship Edge Plus 2023 are also included in the new sale, as is the Lenovo ThinkPhone. There is a crucial difference between this promotion and the last.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first smartphone to introduce a new level of protection for mobile devices that has already demonstrated the ability to do better in traditional tests of display hardness - such as those at the start of the popular JerryRigEverything battery of durability tests. Can its new Corning Gorilla Armor finally make one of the channel's best-loved quotes obsolete?

Tecno has announced that its latest affordable-class Pova-series Android smartphones will make a global debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) of 2024 in Barcelona. Furthermore, it will feature brand-first Dolby Atmos support, rated to confer a more "immersive" audio experience on the devices certified to use it.

OnePlus has unexpectedly confirmed that an SE version of the Nord N30 exists and may launch soon as a new affordable 5G smartphone. With its large yet 90Hz LCD Sunlight Display screen, 300% Ultra Volume sound with 3.5mm jack and 5,000mAh battery, it has a suspicious amount in common with an existing cost-effective OPPO phone - with one perplexing exception.

A new addition to the OnePlus Nord line of Android smartphones is projected to hit the Chinese market first as the Ace 3V. Its display is predicted to have some premium properties, and to be kept on with an even bigger battery than that of the freshly-launched flagship 12. Then again, the rest of its rumored specs might put it a few rungs down in terms of price.

The Carl Pei-led Android brand Nothing is projected to launch its first ever sub-flagship smartphone in 2024. The "Phone (2a)" in question is now reported to have popped up in another new leak ahead of that event. This tip hints at a top-end spec the OEM has decided to throw into this new package for (presumably) less money than the current main Phone (2).

The Galaxy F14 5G and M14 5G are still some of the cheapest new Android smartphones from Samsung with "segment-leading" 6,000mAh batteries on the market. However, it seems they might be supplanted with 2024 counterparts soon. Both devices have new model numbers and been approved for sale on the Indian market

The Realme 12 Pro is officially slated to launch as a new Android smartphone with a "luxury" design that may or may not integrate decent rear cameras; however, a new tip hints it will conceal profoundly mid-tier specs beneath that supposedly premium veneer on its imminent launch. Its new leak also purports to confirm a switch from MediaTek to Qualcomm in terms of silicon across its whole series in 2024.

Lenovo has launched the M20 5G, a new tablet with 5G connectivity. The device is equipped with a very rarely used chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage space. The device is currently only available locally but could also make its global debut.

Oppo and Nokia has confirmed a resolution to their ongoing patent disputes. In a joint statement, the pair have outlined details of a multi-year licensing agreement that sees Oppo paying retrospective royalties, possibly with a view to re-entering more European markets alongside its subsidiary, OnePlus.

A new rumour highlights the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's power draw. When an all-core load is applied, the SoC's power consumption supposedly shoots up to 14.2 Watts, putting it well over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 12.7 Watt figure.

OnLeaks has just revealed what Google has in store for us with the Pixel 9 Pro. It comes with a redesigned rear camera module that bears an uncanny resemblance to one of its main competitors.

The first and only company to build a space-based cellular broadband network for regular smartphones, AST SpaceMobile announced a $155 million strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone. Alongside it, up to $51.5 million will come from AST SpaceMobile's existing senior secured credit facility.