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The next (and apparently imminent) generation of OPPO Reno-series smartphones may launch with the Honor 90 line-up as their closest competitors, particularly as the two sets of devices might launch with nearly identical SoCs to their respective predecessors. Then again, the OPPO devices are projected to win out, even though the 90 Pro just might have a main camera rated for a 200MP resolution.

MediaTek has announced that its flagship Dimensity line of mobile SoCs has gone Auto with a new range of computing solutions for next-gen vehicles. It challenges Qualcomm's latest offerings for the same industry pretty directly, purporting to cover the needs of the "smart cockpit" and connectivity on the road as well as automatic driver assistance systems (ADAS), delivered through the OEM's cutting-edge architecture.

OPPO's 'global' foldable smartphone, the Find N2 Flip, is now eligible for a new software update, rated to upgrade the experience of using its secondary (or "cover") screen somewhat. It involves the addition of a feature that converts speech into messages on apps such as WhatsApp, as well as the ability to control Spotify (to a certain extent).

Samsung will finally let users configure the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ with up to 12 GB RAM. Both phones will use a modified version of Samsung's M11 AMOLED panel. Domestic (South Korean) variants could even ship with an Exynos 2400 SoC.

As JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson points out in the YouTube channel's latest video, the new OnePlus 11 sports an oddly-shaped "center vent" not typically found in Android smartphone frames. It was deemed not likely to be for something more normal, like a mic, due to its shape and size. Then again, the mystery "hole" might be there for a good reason, as the device's appearance in the popular teardown series reveals.

Xiaomi's ongoing hype campaign for its next top-end Android smartphone asserts that the 13 Ultra is much more than a mere "camera phone". To that end, it is now said to underpin its "professional" use-cases through the ability to work with certain filters, just like a real DSLR. This might be achieved with a new accessory with the requisite adapter.

Motorola is projected to launch a new Razr with a bigger cover display than ever before in 2023. Now, the foldable Android smartphone is tipped to launch alongside a second version for the first time in the same year. This allegedly inaugural Lite version will drop its flagship counterpart's upgraded feature to debut as a more "affordable" option.

The Galaxy M54 5G has launched at the upper end of the Samsung mid-tier Android smartphone spectrum in 2023, with a new 5nm Exynos chipset to drive a 120Hz display with proportions to match its larger-than-average battery. Now, it looks like the device is going to become available in India, albeit under a different name.

Realme's registration of a new smartphone with China's TENAA regulator seems to reveal that the OEM has taken inspiration from Xiaomi's top-end devices in its design. The device in question is said to be of the next-gen 11 series; should that be the case, its new look represents a significant departure from those of its 10 Pro predecessor.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the most affordable entry-level model in Xiaomi's 13 series. The main plus points compared to its predecessor are the improved camera and the even brighter AMOLED display. The 6.55-inch smartphone can be purchased online for around US$450.

The ROG Phone flagship mobile gaming devices is back in 2023 with a new series. It starts with the vanilla 7 with rear-facing RGB logos set into a new two-tone finish – and then goes right up to the 7 Ultimate with a rear-mounted OLED “ROG Vision” secondary display and an AeroActive port to augment the series' new GameCool 7 thermal management system for its “no-compromises” internals. The 7 and 7 Ultimate have debuted alongside the new AeroActive Cooler 7 accessory that integrates a sub-woofer for the first time.

Xiaomi has started to hype the 13 Ultra's impending launch with some juicy details on its rear camera mega-hump, and how it may be an upgrade on that of the preceding 12S Ultra. Both devices will have the same 1-inch main camera - however, the Sony IMX989 will be augmented by no less than 3 additional 50MP lenses in the newer model. Furthermore, they will be exclusive to the 13 Ultra on their debut.

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy M14 is on the way to India. The Exynos 1330-powered smartphone is to be unleashed on a market segment in which it will, according to the OEM, be the only one with a 6,000mAh battery. Furthermore, it is equipped with charging that is of a higher wattage in its new region compared to others.

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders have been posted online. They showcase a circular camera housing with four camera sensors, a curved screen and minimal branding.

A well-renowned industry insider says the entry-level Galaxy Tab S9 will feature an 11-inch AMOLED panel. Another leaker says memory/storage on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will vary between 8-16 GB and 126-512 GB, respectively.

According to a new leak, the Redmi K60 Ultra stands to become the brand's first device with MediaTek's current top-end SoC, the Dimensity 9200, later in 2023. Furthermore, it is also now tipped to re-brand as the 13T Pro, in order to go global via Redmi's parent OEM Xiaomi, thereafter. By any name, the Android smartphone is tipped to succeed one with a 200MP main camera and a 120Hz OLED display.

Xiaomi has confirmed that its latest top-end Android smartphone, the 13 Ultra, is finally ready to debut in April 2023. Now, an online retailer has allegedly revealed the exact date and time of the event in question by mistake. Meanwhile, the actual layout of the device's long-hyped rear cameras have also allegedly been revealed.

Best Buy offers convenient shopping options (online included) for your latest iPhone - however, there are caveats, mostly of the limited, carrier-locked buying option kind. However, the major retailer has now started to support the option of getting a SIM-unlocked unit instead. Then again, the more in-demand variants have been left out of this new deal for now.

ZTE has announced a new foray into the Android tablet market with the new Axon Pad. The device is now officially slated to launch later in April 2023, with a flat-edged metallic unibody design marked out with a large, single-lens rear camera hump. It is touted as capable of forming an ecosystem between itself and smartphones such as those of the flagship Axon 50 series.

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.