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OnePlus is tipped to update its Nord N series of Android smartphones for the United States soon. Should the latest rumors hold true, it should launch with a 108MP main rear camera to go with its 120Hz display and 5G-capable processor. It may be sold in either SIM-free or carrier-locked form in its new market.

The Honor Magic5 Pro offers a pure high-end experience, now including a guaranteed update period that can keep up even with that of the Google smartphones. In addition to the great 50-MP triple camera setup, it focusses particularly on security and privacy. We summarize the test for you again here.

Vivo has confirmed that its folding mobile device tech is going clamshell for the first time, in the form of the inaugural X Flip. The presumably ultra-portable Android smartphone is now officially tipped to launch with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras, a larger-than-average cover display with useful second-screen functions and three different colorways. Its processor and TUV Rheinland-certified hinge integrity are also now official ahead of its impending launch.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will feature a 50 MP + 10 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultra-wide) rear camera setup. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip5 will pack two 12 MP cameras. Both foldables will use updated sensors.

Huawei remains unable to sell smartphones with integrated 5G modems because of US sanctions. As such, its new flagship smartphones feature a 4G version of the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. A new third-party case addresses this shortcoming for the P60 and P60 Pro thanks to a built-in 5G modem.

The X Fold2 is already painted as the world's fastest foldable smartphone, thanks to its new flagship processor - now, it is backed to become the fastest-charging device of its class as well. It has allegedly passed through official testing with the triple-digit spec in question ahead of its April 2023 launch.

New information about Oppo's first-ever smartphone AP has emerged online. It will feature an 8-core CPU, a 10-core GPU and a new NPU. The chip is expected to debut sometime in 2024.

A new leak reveals key details about the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. It will feature up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, an 11,200 mAh battery, a 14.6-inch WQXGA+ screen and IP68 water/dust resistance.

Motorola's most potential-laden - and "Wi-Fi 7-ready" - Android flagship to date has finally arrived in Global Edition form. The Edge 40 Pro has brought its class-leading pOLED display and top-end internals with it to international shores. It also outstrips most of its competition with 125W TurboPower charging technology, and features triple rear-facing cameras, two of which are 50MP.

A South Korean media report says Samsung plans to bring back Exynos chips in 2024. The ten-core Exynos 2400 will power some Galaxy S24 variants in South Korea.

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ have shown up online. The tablet retains most design elements of its predecessor, such as dual rear cameras, thick bezels and an S Pen silo.

RedMagic has unleashed a number of its PC gaming range alongside the latest colorway for its 8 Pro Android smartphone on markets such as the US and Canada for the first time. The accessories include the brand's Gaming Mouse and Keyboard as well as its 4K Monitor. Most of them are available to order from the OEM's website.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will reportedly feature a cover display that is between 3 and 4 inches in size. It will occupy the entire top half of the phone, only making room for its two camera sensors.

Motorola is tipped to launch its latest foldable smartphone as the Razr+ (or Razr Plus) for the first time in 2023. The next-gen device was also believed to flout its new naming convention in terms of battery capacity compared to its predecessor. Now, a new leak might prove that that is not the case - then again, the discovery may not make much of a difference in the long run.

OPPO's "Find N3" is now thought to launch as a 2023 foldable flagship smartphone with a main display that comes with upgrades in terms of size and resolution compared to its predecessor. The allegedly "ultra-thin", more powerful Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rival just might also be the first of its line to launch outside China.

Android smartphone OEMs have led the way in terms of the "co-processor", a secondary, custom chipset touted to augment the power and performance of the main, often premium, SoC in question by taking some tasks and functions off its hands. Now, Apple is allegedly ready to unleash its answer in the next-gen iPhone 15 series. A new leak outlines the Cupertino giant's plans to outdo its rivals with this new addition to the main A17 Bionic platform in 2023.

A new leak says the Galaxy S23 FE will launch as early as August 2023. It will feature three Samsung ISOCELL GN3 camera sensors, a 120 Hz screen, 8 GB RAM and a US$699 price tag.

Meizu has unveiled the vanilla and Pro variants of its new 20 series of Android smartphones today (March 30, 2023). The devices are now poised to take on others such as the Xiaomi 13 series and OnePlus 11 with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, at least 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 20 Pro also boasts fast wireless charging and triple rear 50MP shooters.

The new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor has enjoyed its first outing in a foldable device, according to the AnTuTu benchmarking group. The SoC, along with other top-end components, are now said to challenge conventional rivals such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro as part of the Vivo X Fold2, an upcoming premium device now confirmed to launch later in 2023.

The GT Neo5 SE is the upcoming mid-range iteration of its 2023 Android smartphone series. Nevertheless, Realme has now revealed that it has a display of a higher resolution and refresh rate compared to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the only other device on the market with the same new SoC. This official hype-post has prompted a famous leaker to claim that the SE's screen will be brighter, bigger and more responsive as well.

The OPPO Find N2 Flip inevitably draws a lot of comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, in that they are both clamshell Android smartphones with cutting-edge foldable main displays. They also have dual rear cameras - then again, according to the latest independent test results, they are better in the newer OPPO device. Its Hasselblad dual shooters have lifted it above its rival in the DxOMark rankings, albeit not by much.

Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade for the Galaxy S23 series on Amazon. The 256 GB Galaxy S23, 512 GB Galaxy S23+ and 512 GB Galaxy S23 Ultra can now be had for US$799, US$999 and US$1,199, respectively, until the offer lasts

OnePlus claims to have gone to "extreme" lengths to produce an upcoming limited edition of its flagship smartphone in 2023. This apparently involves developing a nine-step process in order to turn an "unprecedented" material into new, Jupiter-inspired rear panels for these special-edition 11 units. Each one is touted to have a unique grain to its new finish, to be showcased during an upcoming event.

A new leak says the Motorola Edge 40 will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a 6.5-inch 144 Hz POLED screen, and a 4,400 mAh battery that supports 68 W fast charging.

With its 120Hz FHD+ display driven by an aging MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G seems like nothing special on the mid-range Android smartphone ahead of its reportedly upcoming launch. However, it might still have a chance of standing out, should an alleged in-the-wild shot of the housing for its main 108MP rear camera and its two back-up lenses pan out.

A new leak says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will sport 2 Nuvia Phoenix I cores and 6 Phoenix M cores, resulting in single and multi-core Geekbench scores of 2,070 and 9,100, respectively. The AP will be launched sometime in 2024.

OPPO has announced that it will celebrate its third year of operations in Mexico by introducing its new premium clamshell Android foldable smartphone to the country. The Find N2 Flip will indeed bring its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4-beating cover display and high-end MediaTek Dimensity chipset to this new market soon.

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone is back with its 7 series in 2023. The upcoming addition to the top-end smartphone line is officially set to launch later this year. The OEM touts it to be unleashed as a new "legend" on the Android gaming scene for this year during a live-streamed, multi-venue event

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will feature four unique CPU clusters. There will be one high-performance Cortex-X core, two efficiency Cortex-A5xx cores, two performance Cortex-A7xx cores and an additional three Cortex-A7xx cores. Its Adreno GPU will supposedly be clocked at 750 MHz.

OnePlus has announced that the "larger than life" CE 3 Lite 5G will become the first Nord-series device to hit either India or Europe in 2023. The probably budget-friendly Android smartphone's pre-orders will open in April 2023 with "early bird" incentives such as the chance to win prizes or score extended warranties.

Realme has announced that the GT Neo5 SE will be ready to take the Redmi Note 12 Turbo on later in 2023. The Android smartphone offers the freshly-launched Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor in a mid-range version of its series' flagship's design. It is also said to combine the new silicon with other top-end internals for a performance-focused experience.

A new 3C certification awarded to Vivo has led to speculation that the X Flip is about to launch. The device is tipped to do so as the OEM's first ever clamshell-style smartphone with a flexible main display. Its latest leak also suggests that it will match its possible rival the OPPO Find N2 Flip, and beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, in terms of battery and charging technology.

Issues with TSMC's 3 nm node may have forced Apple to adjust the A17 Bionic's performance targets. Initial rumours suggested the figure might be around 20%, but it is likely to be lower now.

Rumors that the Find X6, OPPO's incoming vanilla flagship Android smartphone, and its Pro counterpart will not look alike have allegedly been debunked just before the two devices make their official appearance. Meanwhile, the same X6 is backed to beat other mobile devices with more premium names in its latest official trailer, despite its reported lack of a 1-inch main camera sensor.

The Moto G53 possesses rock-solid features for the affordable midrange category, but nothing revolutionary. The question that the smartphone inevitably raises is: what display resolution is considered up to date in 2023?

Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Galaxy F14 has only 2 rear cameras, whereas some apparent counterparts such as the A14 come with 3. Nevertheless, it is also now touted to bring the new Exynos 1330 SoC to its "segment", as well as a large battery and Android 13. It is now set to unleash its "frevolutionary" set of features on the Indian market later this month.

The allegedly upcoming Vivo X Flip may have just surfaced on Geekbench 6 for the first time. Should this be the case, it has shown up there to do battle with its supposed Android clamshell rival, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. The two devices apparently have the exact same specs - with the exception of a RAM boost for the putative upcoming new Vivo foldable smartphone.

Meizu is an Android brand that has all but overtly styled its upcoming flagship smartphones, the 20 and 20 Pro, to draw comparisons with Samsung's premium Galaxy S23 series. However, that is a risky gambit, especially if photos from these devices should find their way onto social media ahead of launch. The results may cast doubt on the 20 Pro's ability to compete with its rivals in terms of camera performance after all.

OPPO has now released its first ever official Find X6 Pro- (and Hasselblad-) watermarked photo samples, thereby confirming the upcoming Android flagship as a triple rear camera device. The images' label also include aperture and focal length specs, some of which are of such an advanced nature they have led to speculation that the OEM has made a mistake on its own official marketing material.

OPPO has finally acknowledged months of leaks and speculation by confirming that it will launch successors to the Find X5 Android flagship smartphone series soon. The announcement involves a tantalizing hint of the new Pro model's design, as well as the first official samples from its new Hasselblad-branded rear camera hump. It may also put international availability back on the table.

The 6.6-inch Galaxy S23+ is the mid-sized model in Samsung's current flagship series. From a technological point of view, it is almost indistinguishable from the 6.1-inch entry-level model, the Galaxy S23, but boasts significantly longer battery life.

Xiaomi is slated to launch the Ultra variant of its current top-end Android smartphone line and the vanilla version of its flagship tablet soon. Both devices have allegedly shown up in a new leak suggesting that the 13 Ultra charges at a slower top rate than that of its less premium Pro counterpart. The Pad 6, on the other hand, might have gotten an upgrade.

Rumors of a Samsung Galaxy F14 coming to join the pre-existing M14 and A14 on the 2023 Android smartphone market have given rise to speculation that all 3 mid-range devices would share the same build. However, according to a new leak, this is not the case for the "F14", which is now being painted as a slightly bemusing blend of M14 specs and A04 design.

Meizu has finally confirmed that its next top-end Android smartphones, the 20 and 20 Pro, will be unveiled at the end of March 2023. Both devices have appeared in what may be last-minute benchmarking leaks ahead of this event; meanwhile, a famous leaker has taken note of their new, Samsung Galaxy S23-esque builds.

OnePlus has confirmed that Chinese-market units of its new Android flagship, the 11, will get four major software updates, along with five years' worth of security patch upgrades. The brand's other new smartphones, the Ace 2 and 2V, will get official support for their own versions of ColorOS too, just for not as long. This announcement may or may not bode ill for the 11R, an Indian version of the 2.

Qualcomm China's announcement of an upcoming launch event has led to speculation that the next addition to the Snapdragon 7 series of mid-range mobile processors will be unveiled on that day. The silicon in question could be a successor to the current Gen 1 flagship, a refresh of the same, or, possibly, both. It is projected to power next-gen smartphones from brands such as Realme and Redmi.

Samsung has announced that it will add to the line of Galaxy A-series smartphones sold in India soon. The South Korean giant has yet to specify which new device or devices will be unveiled on the date in question; however, recent leaks point to a mid-ranger with triple rear cameras and, according to its more official tips, water resistance and two choices of RAM size.