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The Galaxy Z Fold3 featured the Snapdragon 888 even though the Snapdragon 888 Plus was available. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 to debut with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus

Word on the grapevine now strongly indicates that Samsung's upcoming foldable phones will not be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the Galaxy S22 series. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will both opt for Qualcomm...

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2022 08:07

The next generation of mobile storage chips. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces next-gen UFS 4.0-based storage for the mobile devices of the future

Samsung has just previewed the latest in its storage solutions for hardware such as smartphones, tablets. The OEM has indicated that these new chips could help these devices use and transfer data up to twice as fast as their prede...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 18:30

OPPO's clamshell and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus-powered foldable smartphone prices allegedly leak ahead of their launch

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable, and is most like the Galaxy Z Fold series in terms of form-factor. Like this Samsung flagship, the N is tipped to gain a clamshell-style counterpart soon, not to mention a potential refresh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 17:29

The display and back of the Samsung Galaxy S22 are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Samsung Galaxy S22: Compact all-rounder and iPhone competitor

Samsung has assembled its top smartphones under the Galaxy S series. The most affordable entry into the series is currently the Galaxy S22. Compared to its strong predecessor, the Galaxy S21, it scores with several improvements, i...

Manuel Masiero, 04 May 2022 14:32

The Nord 2's PAC-MAN edition. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 3-related text is allegedly spotted on an official website

OnePlus has been rumored to launch a third-generation of its Nord series of flagship smartphones. Now, these leaks have gained steam again. A well-known leaker claims to have found reference to the device in question on one of the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2022 23:01

A new Axon 40-series trailer? (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | ZTE teases IR blaster functions as well as under-display cameras in the Axon 40 series

Most of ZTE's latest Axon 40-series trailers are devoted to its Ultra variant's camera prowess. However, according to a Chinese tech blog, the OEM is about to switch to touting the line's gaming potential instead. This will appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2022 15:46

Samsung's latest Apple iPad Pro 12.9 competitor is the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus.

Review summary Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+: One of the best Android tablets available leaves room for improvement

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus is a solid evolution of last year's Tab S7 Plus, and it comes with some of its predecessor's shortcomings. Samsung will have to address these with the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, after all Samsung is no long...

Marcus Herbrich, 01 May 2022 21:44

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 successor's actual nomenclature is currently unconfirmed. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9100: The successor to the impressive Dimensity 9000 is already in testing

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is widely recognized as being the best-performing Android chipset of this generation. According to new reports, MediaTek is already working on a successor, likely to be branded as the Dimensity 9100.

Ricci Rox, 01 May 2022 21:39

OnePlus 10 Pro "major" scrolling issues are apparently uncovered by a prominent tech blog

A GSMArena correspondent has just devoted an entire online article to some alleged display issues evinced by their unit of OnePlus' 2022 flagship smartphone, the 10 Pro. The page may document some severe issues the device has whil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2022 18:58

A leaked Neo6 SE render. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO gears up to make the Neo6 SE the world's second Snapdragon 870-powered/80W-charging smartphone

iQOO has started to tease the launch of the Neo6 SE, which from this name would seem to be a lower-tier version of its series' Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship. Then again, the device is already confirmed to feature the same high...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2022 18:00

The 12 Pro appears in a new video. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Xiaomi 12 Pro goes up against the OnePlus 10 Pro in a new JerryRigEverything video

The OnePlus 10 Pro is among the latest devices to have gone through the JerryRigEverything system of durability testing - and failed miserably. Now, the similarly-named 12 Pro has arrived on the same channel to face the same gaunt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2022 18:50

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra reportedly accounts for two-thirds of Galaxy S22 series sales. (Image Source: Counterpoint)

Stellar Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S21 FE sales establish Samsung's 5G Android market dominance

Counterpoint Research has now released a report providing insight into global 5G Android smartphone sales in February. Samsung utterly dominates with five entries in the top ten, thanks to stellar Galaxy A52s, Galaxy S22 Ultra, an...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2022 08:33

The Realme GT Neo 3 launches for less than its OnePlus rival in India

The GT Neo 3 is now officially one of Realme India's newest products. The Android 12-powered smartphone comes with a choice of batteries that charge at either 80 or 150 watts (W), much like its OnePlus equivalent the 10R. However,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2022 17:14

The Nord CE 2 Lite is OnePlus' latest mid-range smartphone for the Indian market

OnePlus has made the Lite version of the Nord CE 2 official. The Android smartphone has launched with a 120Hz display, although it is LCD rather than AMOLED as in higher-end phones of this brand. Then again, specs such as these kn...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2022 20:13

The 10R makes it to India. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus makes the 10R official in India

OnePlus has launched the 10R in India, making it the country's first phone with this brand's new top-end 150W charging tech, albeit in just one "Endurance Edition" variant. It is thus the most expensive 10R variant out there now, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2022 18:21

Xiaomi brings its "top of the line" 12 Pro 2022 Android flagship to the Indian market

Xiaomi has just introduced the top-end 12 Pro smartphone to the Indian market; then again, many consumers there are probably already aware that it is the OEM's early Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 adopter with a 2.5K+ 120Hz AMOLED display and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 18:15

This case might be intended for the Mate 50 series. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Mate 50 series will launch in mid-2022 with a new 5G-enabling accessory

A new leak backs Huawei to get a Mate 50 series of premium phablets on the market in 2022 - however, they are also now not slated to materialize for a couple of months. This delay may enable the OEM to release the devices alongsid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 13:20

This could be the Axon 40. (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

The upcoming Axon 40 and its improved UDC display allegedly star in a new in-the-wild leak

ZTE has already strongly indicated that its impending Axon 40 will be its third-gen under-display camera (UDC) smartphone. Now, an image that allegedly offers a better close-up of the front panel in question might confirm this sta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 23:42

Update | The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition takes "minutes" to sell out in South Korea

Samsung has announced a new limited-edition version of the Galaxy Z Flip3. This may be the foldable phone's official Pokemon-themed variant; however, it only seems to differ hugely from a standard unit in its packaging. It comes i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 23:10

Vivo touts the V1 Plus as a second-gen in-house ISP that improves low-light performance and dynamic range for the new X80 smartphone series

The Vivo X80 series of Android smartphones is now official, which means their V1 Plus (or V1+) image signal processor (ISP) is as well. This chipset is exclusive to the new devices, and is rated to augment some aspects of their ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:03

RedMagic announces a new launch. (Source: RedMagic)

Update | RedMagic announces a new Transformers Custom Edition of its 2022 flagship smartphone

The Android gaming smartphone brand RedMagic has announced that a new limited edition of its 7 Pro flagship will become the first-gen Optimus Prime-themed smartphone. The brand has yet to divulge what this collaboration will look ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 16:17

The OPPO K10 Pro is the world's first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone with 80W charging

OPPO has launched the K10 series today (April 24, 2022). The 2 smartphones involved have introduced an unusual list of world-firsts, including the debut of the Dimensity 8000-MAX processor in the vanilla model. The new Android 12 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2022 22:23

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 to be more of the same as leak shatters Galaxy Z Fold4 battery hopes

Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip4 will likely be Samsung's best-selling foldable, but it appears Samsung will be loading up the more expensive Galaxy Z Fold4 with more upgrades. On the Flip side, changes are expected to be ...

Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2022 19:13

The OnePlus 10 Pro offers a well-rounded package overall with a few weaknesses

OnePlus 10 Pro Verdict - Former Flagship Killer Now Only a Second-Class Smartphone

Our review of the OnePlus 10 Pro confirms that the flagship smartphone offers a solid package overall. However, in view of its many small setbacks as a successor to the OnePlus 9 Pro, the question arises as to what status the OneP...

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Apr 2022 08:20

LG V60 ThinQ units in the US see a long-awaited upgrade to Android 12

LG has begun to push a new major software upgrade to the V60 ThinQ in the US. Then again, the update to Android 12 has reportedly only hit those units associated with the carrier T-Mobile. This is probably one of the last times th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2022 21:46

Samsung launches the Exynos 1280. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung finally makes the Exynos 1280 SoC's specs official

There are already smartphones with Samsung's Exynos 1280 processor on the market - however, the OEM never outlined its specifications in any detail. Now, however, it has confirmed various aspects of the chipset, such as its archit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2022 20:14

Realme India teases a bumper product event. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Pad Mini and GT Neo3 are coming to India

The GT Neo3 is Realme's first-ever smartphone rated to charge at up to 150W. Now, the OEM has announced it is bringing that top-end spec with it when it lands in India later in April 2022. It will launch alongside the Mini version...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2022 22:52

New iPhones might have a fresh source of OLED. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | The iPhone 14 will launch with a screen from BOE

The vanilla iPhone 14 is slated to be among the smallest and most basic of its upcoming flagship line-up. Nevertheless, it is also thought to do so with an OLED display; however, according to a new report, this panel will be sourc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2022 22:15

Vivo has a new camera for new phones. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo confirms a brand new Sony main camera for the X80 series

Vivo has announced that its X80 series of Android smartphones will deliver a new "breakthrough" in mobile photography. It will be the world's first phone with the Sony IMX866 camera sensor. The brand has yet to divulge any specs o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2022 19:14

The Realme Q5 Pro is the world's first checkered-flag smartphone

Realme has validated a number of leaks today (April 20, 2022) with the launch of the Q5 Android smartphone series. Of these, the Pro has indeed debuted with a distinctive checkered pattern on its rear panel, not to mention a Snapd...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 18:51

The OnePlus Ace will be here soon. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases the Ace in terms of its unique cooling system

The OnePlus Ace is currently thought to launch as the Chinese-market version of the upcoming 10R flagship smartphone variant. The brand is currently hyping it as a device that will also debut a new kind of "supercrystalline" mater...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 17:49

Future iPhones may have improved selfie cameras. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 14 series is tipped to come with improved front-facing portrait and auto-focus features

The respected securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just posted a new prediction as to how the "iPhone 14 series" might improve in terms of selfie cameras compared to the existing 13 series. This new rumor does not so much discuss a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 17:08

Sony may debut a new mobile CMOS flagship soon. (Source: Sony)

Rumor | Sony's new nearly-1-inch mobile-device image sensor will launch as the IMX900-series flagship

Sony is rumored to debut a top-end image sensor that may bring smartphone cameras closer to a round 1 inches in size than ever before. Now, according to a prolific leaker, this CMOS has a product name. The potentially unprecedente...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 18:52

OPPO hypes its new option in CPU. (Source: OPPO)

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is spotted challenging the Snapdragon 870 SoC on Geekbench

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is a new version of the previously-released 8000 processor slated to debut in a new OPPO smartphone soon. Now, more details on the SoC variant may have leaked out ahead of its official introduction. They inc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 18:16

The Vivo X80 series will launch soon. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will debut with a custom 50MP main camera and more besides

The Vivo Xn0 series is a line of smartphones that aims to appeal to photography enthusiasts with its unusual features and camera specs. In 2022, they are said to include a second-gen in-house ISP and a customized version of a high...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 15:56

Does Honor have new phones to launch? (Source: Honor)

The Dimensity 9000 SoC is allegedly destined for the Honor 70 series

The Honor 70-series of smartphones is now slated to launch with potentially significant performance gains over its 60-series predecessors. This is because it is now rumored to offer a range of new processors, which may even top ou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 17:17

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is on the way. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO K10 5G will launch in April 2022 with a Dimensity 8000-MAX SoC

OPPO has now confirmed a launch for the K10 5G series in China, the vanilla model of which will become the world's first smartphone with the "MAX" version of the Dimensity 8000 processor, whereas its Pro counterpart will emerge wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 16:25

Vivo might have a new ISP to launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo gears up to debut a second-gen custom chipset alongside the upcoming X80 series

Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the X80 series of Android smartphones soon. Now, it is also slated to introduce a second-gen image signal processor (ISP) that may be exclusive to the devices. This "V1+" chipset is said to b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 15:27

The X80 series officially looks like this. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo X80 series gets an official launch date amid a slew of design and camera-spec leaks

The Vivo X80 series has leaked in allegedly fine detail by now, particularly in terms of to how the premium mid-range smartphones and their supposedly pro-grade cameras are destined to look and act. This may be why the OEM has now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 18:32

The Axon 40 is touted as a particularly futuristic phone. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE confirms it will launch its third-gen under-display camera smartphone soon in one of Weibo's most unique teasers to date

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the ZTE Axon 40 series of smartphone have led to rumors that the OEM would launch its latest under-display camera device in 2022. Now, it seems this prospect is a reality, as the pho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 15:52

The Vivo X80 series might be here soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo X80: A "global Pro Plus" variant appears on Geekbench without the Dimensity 9000 SoC

Vivo is said to launch the high-end X80 series of Android smartphones soon. A new leak has sparked rumors that the line will launch outside China; even more interestingly, its alleged model number has now also appeared on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 15:59

Google Pixel 6 Pro with triple-camera array

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Good smartphones do not have to be expensive

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is another high-end smartphone that is not only cheaper than many of its competitors but one that also comes with the promise of a long update cycle. And while it does have some minor shortcomings most of th...

Daniel Schmidt, 15 Apr 2022 19:12

The new X Note Aerospace Edition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo announces that the X Note Aerospace Edition comes with its own little piece of the moon

Vivo has just announced the X Note flagship Android smartphone for 2022. Now, the brand has also literally promised the moon with a new special edition of the device. It apparently comes with a fragment of a meteorite heretofore l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 16:48

The Q5 Pro's rumored special edition. (Source: Twitter)

The Realme Q5 Pro appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon processor and 8GB of RAM

The Q5 Pro is thought to be Realme's next phone with top-end 80W charging. It is also now said to have one of Qualcomm's higher-end SoCs and Android 12 on its launch. It may do so alongside a Q5i variant, although a vanilla Q5 is,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 14:00

Apple's iPhone SE 2022 is a very powerful smartphone that comes in a very compact package. Only the design is aged considerably at this point.

Apple blows up the price-performance scale with the iPhone SE 2022

A smartphone with top performance for less than 520 Euros (~$566)? The Apple iPhone SE 2022 makes this possible. However, you also have to accept some compromises for this.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Apr 2022 02:50

Is this an X80 Pro? (Source: Yh_Liew via Weibo)

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 22:13