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The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max reportedly beat the 14 and 14 Plus to pre-order supremacy in a major market

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max apparently already show signs of outstripping their vanilla counterparts in terms of pre-order volumes. According to the widely-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the higher-end new models from Apple have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2022 15:58

Here's our first look at the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition (image via Evan Blass/91mobiles)

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition render breaks cover hinting a likely launch alongside the ROG Phone 6D

Tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. It has a black aesthetic and a wallpaper of the veiled vigilante in action. Information about its price and specs will probably be unveiled at Asus's Se...

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2022 11:11

The Moto Edge 30 Fusion has been launched globally (image via Motorola)

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion: Affordable flagship launched with a 144 Hz screen, Snapdragon 888+ and 68 W fast charging

Motorola has launched the Moto S30 Pro globally as the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. It features top-spec hardware, such as a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 8 GB RAM, a 4,400 mAh that charges at 68W, and a 144 Hz pOLED screen. One can purchase i...

Anil Ganti, 08 Sep 2022 21:15

Honor X40 official launch announcement confirms 5G and an OLED screen for the upcoming smartphone

Honor has finally confirmed that it intends to complete its new X40 series of Android smartphones in mid-September 2022. Its main (or possibly vanilla) variant has also been revealed as the first OLED display device of its line. M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2022 12:02

A new piece of ROG Phone tech? (Source: Asus via Twitter)

ROG Phone 6D Ultimate design is allegedly confirmed via TENAA as Asus teases a cooling system upgrade for the flagship smartphone

The 6D Ultimate is thought to become a new top-end addition to the premium Asus ROG Phone series with MediaTek's latest flagship mobile SoC. It has reportedly been approved for sale by the Chinese regulator TENAA ahead of its mid-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2022 19:30

The 12S Ultra has specs unique to it - for now. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra's camera successors are backed to launch as Android smartphones with significant charging upgrades

The 12S Ultra is the device in which Xiaomi has debuted the Sony IMX989 camera sensor for its smartphones. Despite this, the Leica-tuned flagship lags behind others from its OEM in terms of maximum charging speeds. Now, a famous l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2022 18:27

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a proper high-end smartphone with the installed Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra - The bokeh effect of the camera smartphone is sensational

Together with Leica, the 12S Ultra from Xiaomi focuses heavily on the camera system, which consists of a huge Sony IMX989 that performs particularly well with excellent image quality and natural bokeh. We were particularly taken w...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Sep 2022 14:27

Vivo X80 Pro - Strong smartphone with few weaknesses

The Vivo X80 Pro is one of the best Android smartphones this year. However, it displays weaknesses in the very area where it attempts to assert itself as a pioneer. Read on to find out why we still recommend buying the smartphone....

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Sep 2022 12:05

OPPO will start shipping smartphones without chargers in their boxes from 2023

An OPPO representative has confirmed that the original packaging for some of its smartphones will no longer contain power bricks, starting in 2023. Instead, consumers who need the SuperVOOC accessories the new devices might need f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 22:59

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Sony IMX989 will team up to form the Android flagship smartphone combo to beat in 2023

The Xiaomi "13 Ultra" is currently believed to become the first premium smartphone to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 top-end SoC and Sony's ground-breaking 1-inch sensor for mobile devices, the IMX989. However, according t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 16:19

The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro launches as an all-round, robust enterprise tablet

Samsung has now made the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro official as the latest addition to its "extreme" (and extremely business-like) line of slates. It has launched with an upgrade to sub-6GHz 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E, and even supp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2022 16:45

This iPhone 14 is apparently a Plus model. (Source: Tommy Boi via Twitter)

iPhone 14 Plus leaks again as an alleged Apple Far Out event star

One might be forgiven for thinking that the rumored, inaugural 6.7-inch display variant of the vanilla iPhone 14 would be called the Max, so as to mirror the corresponding 14 Pro series. However, according to new case renders that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2022 15:14

The ROG Phone 6 may be getting a refresh already. (Source: Asus)

ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate design is allegedly revealed in a new leak

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will launch later in September 2022. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus-powered flagship Android smartphone is tipped to debut alongside an additional vanilla 6D variant on that date...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2022 14:34

The Nokia X30 5G has a dual-camera setup. (Source: Notebookcheck)

IFA 2022 | Nokia X30 5G and G60 5G land with Snapdragon 695, bigger batteries, and 3 three years of OS updates

HMD Global is taking its strategy of releasing affordable, midrange/low-end smartphones that promise good battery life and build quality a bit further with the launch of the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G phones. Both phones pack S...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Sep 2022 14:06

The Galaxy Tab Active3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung "Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro 5G" hits the FCC ahead of its launch

Samsung's registration of a new device with the FCC has led to speculation that the tablet in question is the next in the rugged Galaxy Tab Active line. It is slated to launch with choices of Wi-Fi 6E-only or 5G connectivity. It h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2022 21:25

Two "Edge 30 Neo" color options. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Motorola Edge 30 Neo is tipped to launch soon with minimal display bezels and 4 new colorways

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is thought to launch soon as a potentially affordable Android smartphone with a 120Hz P-OLED display. Now, the device's latest leak purports to offer a glimpse of this screen for the first time. It is depi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2022 17:12

Mix Fold 2 becomes the most expensive Xiaomi smartphone to repair

Xiaomi has released a second-gen Mix Fold with its most advanced flexible display to date. However, its owners may be advised to look after it, as all that 120Hz Samsung AMOLED may make it very expensive to fix. Replacing its main...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2022 14:16

Asus Zenfone 9: Android 13 beta becomes available for the 2022 compact flagship smartphone

The Asus Zenfone 9 is the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone to get an Android 13 beta program. It invites users to upgrade to the device's latest software in advance of its official release. Then again, there are some ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2022 12:54

Rumor | The Vivo X Fold S will launch in a new color and with a larger battery that will charge faster

Vivo is currently said to have an "X Fold S", or a mid-year refresh of its existing 2022 foldable flagship smartphone, in the works. Now, a famous leaker asserts that this variant is indeed on the way, and with an increased batter...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2022 18:49

New iQOO Z6 launches in China with Android 12 and 80W charging for as little as ~US$250

The latest device to launch as the iQOO Z6 is now official in its home market of China. It is also the world's latest smartphone with up-to-date 80W charging technology, yet starts at much less than US$250. It has debuted alongsid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2022 15:03

T-Mobile partners with Starlink on dead zones (image: T-Mobile)

Elon Musk's surprise Starlink 'joint mission' with T-Mobile will provide network dead spots coverage

Elon Musk announced plans to 'increase connectivity' together with America's best 5G network carrier, T-Mobile, and will offer satellite-to-cellular data for the carrier's dead spots. The speculation that Starlink's satellite Inte...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Aug 2022 12:29

The Honor x Genshin Impact demo display. (Source: HoYoverse)

Honor Magic4 Pro is unveiled as Genshin Impact's official partner smartphone at Gamescom 2022

Honor and Genshin Impact have come to Gamescom 2022 to announce that the Magic4 Pro is the worldwide smash hit game's exclusive smartphone sponsor. The two brands assert that the flagship device's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2022 15:59

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and A13 5G make their debut in Taiwan

Samsung has confirmed long-standing rumors of a 5G version for its Galaxy A23 smartphone by making this device official in the Taiwanese market. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ display that is also 120Hz, a 5,000mAh battery and a 50MP main...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2022 16:58

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro (left) and ROG Phone 6 (right)

Asus ROG Phone 6: The best gaming smartphone has been improved again

With the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, Asus updates its gaming smartphone to the newest technologies. While it brings a more comprehensive upgrade this year, there are also some reasons for complaint. We summarize the results o...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Aug 2022 21:13

iQOO Z6 80W and Z6x launch is set for later in August 2022

iQOO fans in India may be particularly surprised to learn that the brand has announced the launch of the Z6, as there already is a smartphone of that name on sale in their country. The device's refresh is on the way nonetheless, d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2022 17:30

The ROG Phone 6 series might get a new member. (Source: Asus)

Rumor | Asus ROG Phone 6D with the Dimensity 9000 Plus processor is on the way

Asus launched its 2022 Android gaming flagships with the latest top-end processor from Qualcomm. However, according to a famous leaker, the OEM will switch to the MediaTek equivalent in an upcoming ROG Phone 6 variant. This 'D' ed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2022 16:44

Motorola has a new Edge to offer. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and 30 Fusion launch might take place during a global September 2022 product event

Motorola's global Twitter channel has just invited consumers to come and find their "Edge" within a new launch event set for early September 2022. The OEM is keeping the actual products in question a mystery for now; however, its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2022 14:53

A "Mate 50 promo poster". (Source: Fengying via Coolapk)

Huawei Mate 50-series specs allegedly leak in full with hints at OLED displays, triple rear XMAGE cameras and custom HiSilicon NPUs across the board

The Huawei Mate 50 series might be severely delayed at this stage; however, a new leak asserts that they will be novel and interesting enough to be worth the wait. It consists of a spec dump pointing to FHD+ AMOLED displays for ea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2022 14:12

The OnePlus 10T deploys the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is slightly faster and more power-efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

TSMC is no savior for Qualcomm either: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10T put to the test

More efficiency and less heat development. Users expected these attributes from the switch from Samsung to TSMC as the SoC manufacturer of the Qualcomm chipset. However, our review of the OnePlus 10T indicates that the Plus versio...

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Aug 2022 14:05

Selection: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is also available as a slightly cheaper variant without 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: Affordable mid-range phone with strong features

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has big shoes to fill, since its Redmi Note 10 Pro predecessor scored well in our review process with its all-round qualities and a good price-performance ratio. Xiaomi has therefore further refined...

Manuel Masiero, 21 Aug 2022 13:11

Xiaomi 13 series projected to land with choices of flat or curved displays with new bezel-shrinking technology

The flagship Xiaomi 12 variants emerged with curved displays across the board, and their 2022 successors were thought to be no different. However, an eminent leaker has now contradicted the leaks in question with assertions that a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2022 14:06

The Neo series might get a new flagship soon. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Neo7 is tipped to launch with a 50MP main camera seen in only a handful of devices before

The iQOO Neo7 is rumored to launch as an Android smartphone that appeals to mobile gamers and performance enthusiasts with its Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC. Now, according to a famous leaker, it has also been conferred with a main imag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2022 20:53

These phones compete to win a test of battery life. (Source: TechDroider via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 are shown to beat a Galaxy S22 Ultra in a battery drain test

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 could be said to be Samsung's most cutting-edge flagship smartphones to date, thanks to their updated flexible main displays. However, they still have smaller batteries than their closest 'normal' coun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2022 14:13

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion will launch as the global version of the Moto S30 Pro, according to the latest Evan Blass leak

Motorola debuted the Moto S30 Pro alongside the flagship X30 Pro; however, the Android 12-powered smartphone is destined for Chinese consumers only. Then again, it is thought be able to break into the global market soon as the Edg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2022 17:21

Is that a fridge?...No, it's a Legion Y70. (Source: Lenovo)

Legion Y70: Lenovo promises 'refrigerator-like' cooling in its upcoming flagship gaming smartphone

Lenovo has already revealed that the Legion Y70 will launch with a display worthy of its performance-focused series of Android smartphones. Now, the OEM has outlined how the device will manage its heat ahead of its August 2022 lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2022 16:08

The Moto Razr 2022. (Source: WekiHome via YouTube)

Moto Razr 2022: a new teardown video reveals potential hinge and display upgrades compared to last-gen Motorola foldables

With its Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, 144Hz OLED display and 50MP main rear camera, the Moto Razr 2022 might prove a vast improvement over its 5G predecessor. A new video, in which one of these new clamshell Android units is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2022 15:18

Honor "Magic V2" tipped to launch as a foldable with a sought-after battery spec

The Honor Magic V is an early-2022 Android flagship phablet that launched with a battery capacity greater even than that of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. However, its successor is now rumored to debut with an upgraded power-pack...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2022 18:05

No 10T listings for this store. (Source: OnePlus DE)

OPPO and OnePlus suspend sales in Germany following Nokia's patent-law win

Nokia has had its suit that the competing Android OEM OPPO has persisted in using its IP without permission upheld by a court in Germany. Accordingly, the latter has removed all of its sales listings for mobile devices and wearabl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2022 17:14

The Xperia PRO-I and PRO. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia PRO and PRO-I new software update allow them to support livestreaming while acting as external monitors

The Xperia PRO and PRO-I are even more expensive versions of their respective Sony flagship Android smartphone counterparts with, for example, HDMI support for use as serious cinematography equipment. Now, the OEM has doubled-up o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2022 15:54

Hello Moto G62...again. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G62 refresh with a change of silicon launches via Flipkart in India

Motorola has launched an Android smartphone called the Moto G62 - again. This unusually affordable 2022 refresh has arrived in India with a different Qualcomm processor, although it still supports "true" 5G. It also has slightly f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2022 17:07