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Sorry, Europe, you'll get the Exynos 2200 and you'll have to like it. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 regional availability for the Galaxy S22 series confirmed in marketing material

Leaked marketing material for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has now confirmed regional availability for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200. Rumors claiming widespread Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 adoption look to have been off the mark,...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2022 09:08

Rumor | Google inadvertently confirms the Pixel 6a's existence in new promotional material

Google's latest gift sent to an official Pixel-series fan-club allegedly confirms that a mid-range version of its latest flagship smartphone is on the way. The material is reported to unambiguously reference its rumored product na...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2022 20:20

A 'tiger' with a RedMagic phone. (Source: RedMagic)

Rumor | RedMagic's Year of the Tiger-themed video hints at a world-first under-display-camera Android gaming flagship variant for 2022

The upcoming RedMagic 7 flagship series will have a variant with an under-display camera, thereby becoming a world-first in its market in 2022 - if new hints dropped by the eminent leaker Digital Chat Station are anything to go by...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2022 18:42

TCL 30 V 5G smartphone exclusively available from Verizon Wireless (Source: TCL)

Verizon-exclusive TCL 30 V 5G smartphone now available for US$299.99

Introduced as the most affordable 5G-capable handset exclusively available for Verizon customers, the sub-US$300 TCL 30 V 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset inside, a generous 6.67-inch FHD+ display, dual speakers, as well a...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2022 17:10

The Redmi K40 Gaming was sold outside China as the Poco F3 GT. (Source: Xiaomi)

Poco F4 GT: Rumored Redmi K50 Gaming for global market surfaces as launch nears

The Poco F4 GT is expected to be Poco's first high-profile release for the year, and could share a similar relationship with the Redmi K50 series as its predecessor did with the Redmi K40 Gaming. The phone has now been spotted on ...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2022 07:45

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to ship with 8 GB of RAM as standard, not 12 GB like on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 may be priced the same as the Galaxy S21 series

Information on pricing of the Galaxy S22 series has leaned hard one way so far: that the phones will all launch with a US$100 premium over their predecessors. One particular leaker is sticking to their guns, though, and claims tha...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2022 21:38

The Z40 Pro will have a large lens as a USP. (Source: ZTE via Weibo)

Nubia confirms that the Z40 Pro is on the way, potentially upgraded camera and cooling technology in tow

Nubia has now officially previewed the Z40 Pro, which will be this brand's 2022 flagship Android smartphone on its launch. This device is slated to be the world's first mobile device with a "35mm" lens, and will, according to its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2022 18:50

iPhones out-sell all other smartphones in China in the final quarter of 2021

Apple has been found to have ended 2021 at the top of the smartphone market in China for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), outdoing local brands such as Vivo, OPPO and Xiaomi. The Cupertino giant has not been in this position sin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2022 21:48

Is this the new most powerful smartphone charging brick? (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

The RedMagic 7 is teased as a phone that could push the limits of the AnTuTu benchmark and charging speeds on its launch

RedMagic has now confirmed that it will launch a 2022 flagship smartphone called the 7 soon. Now, it has hyped this device with 4 mystery numbers, one of which refer to its potential 7-figure AnTuTu Benchmark performance. Accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2022 18:21

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, in particular, offers excellent value for money. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro debut for the global market with powerful chipsets and starting at US$299

After weeks of rumors, Xiaomi has now debuted the Redmi Note 11 series globally, with the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G sitting at the top of the range. Both phones share physical dimensions and specifications, but th...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jan 2022 15:40

OnePlus has yet another Nord-branded phone in the works

Questionable OnePlus Nord 2T spec sheet emerges online with an unreleased MediaTek Dimensity 1300 at the helm

Renowned leaker OnLeaks says that the OnePlus Nord 2T is in the pipeline with a 90Hz AMOLED screen, 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, 50MP triple rear cameras and a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jan 2022 13:05

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and Redmi 10 now ready for MIUI 13 updates

MIUI 13 will debut globally today and Xiaomi already has builds ready for a number of its phones. After the Redmi Note 10 series, Poco X3 Pro, and Poco F3, the next phones on the list are the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Redmi 10.

Ricci Rox, 26 Jan 2022 10:58

The "Legion Halo" phone leaks out. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | Lenovo's "Halo" is a next-gen top-end gaming phone with a difference

Lenovo is thought to launch the Legion Y90 as a flagship gaming smartphone with distinct design cues from its predecessor. Now, however, there are signs that the next generation on from that might take a different path thereafter....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2022 21:12

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be launched globally soon

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G release date reportedly set for February 11

Twitter leaker Max Jambor states that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be launched worldwide on February 11, just a few days after Samsung unveils the Galaxy S22 series. The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to go global a month later in Ma...

Anil Ganti, 25 Jan 2022 20:00

The Motorola Frontier 22. (Source: Winfuture)

Motorola Frontier 22: Leak reveals 200 MP camera, 144 Hz P-OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, other incredible specs of July-bound flagship

A new report has now detailed Motorola's upcoming flagship phone, codenamed the Motorola "Frontier 22". Set for a July debut, the Frontier 22 will feature a slew of incredible specs including a 200 MP camera, 144 Hz P-OLED, and 12...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2022 12:27

Some examples of mobile BOE OLED. (Source: BOE)

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max could launch with OLED panels from BOE rather than Samsung

Currently, most new Pro-series iPhones are shipped with displays made by Samsung. However, BOE aims to cut into that market with new panels with the specs Apple might be looking for in future models. They include LTPO and a double...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2022 21:51

Black Shark finally releases the 4 Pro to the international market

Xiaomi's gaming phone brand Black Shark has announced that a 2021 flagship is now available to buy on AliExpress. However, it is not the latest 4S Pro, but the 4 Pro that came before it. Then again, the Snapdragon 888-powered, 120...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2022 17:52

The Reno7 is coming to India. (Source: OPPO via Twitter)

The OPPO Reno7 series is coming to India in February 2022

The Reno7 series are OPPO's latest crop of premium mid-range smartphones. The OEM has confirmed that it is bringing these devices to the Indian market. The company will announce their availability in the next month of 2022.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2022 17:22

The Galaxy A83, if Samsung releases such a device, is a contender for the Dimensity 9000. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 may be coming to Samsung's Galaxy A series this year

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 appears to be a superior chipset to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Word on the grapevine leans towards Samsung wanting a piece of that pie as well, with the Korean company potentially geared to equip a non-fla...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2022 12:54

The OnePlus 10 Pro leads the rest of the pack. (Source: OnePlus)

iPhone 13, OnePlus 10 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro set the pace in battery endurance test

A set of premium phones including the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi 12 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, and iPhone 13 series have now been put through a battery drain test. The iPhone 13 tops the chart as is typical, but the OnePlus 10 Pro surpris...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2022 08:08

The Snapdragon "7 Gen 1" might debut soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The "Redmi Note 12" is slated to debut with next-gen Snapdragon 7 chipsets

Xiaomi has already launched phones based on Qualcomm's new top-end mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, the OEM is slated to start on the next tier down from the same chipmaker. A famous leaker claims to have uncovered a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2022 23:47

Is this the Vivo NEX 5? (Source: Weibo via SparrowsNews)

The Vivo NEX 5's design allegedly leaks out with a muted finish and a 2022-sized camera hump

Vivo is projected to launch a flagship smartphone called the NEX 5 in 2022. This device's looks have now leaked out for the first time, albeit in the form of a live photo reportedly pulled from Weibo shortly after its post date. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2022 19:59

OPPO just might have created the future of IoT energy tech. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO claims its new Zero-Power Communication technology might remove the need for batteries in some electronics of the future

OPPO has introduced one of the latest products of its research and development as Zero-Power Communication, a new technology that might enable electronics to stay on by simply "harvesting" energy from other nearby devices that are...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2022 19:12

Lenovo Legion Y90: Upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 gaming phone gets detailed in new leak

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is expected to make its grand debut sometime in the future and a new leak has now revealed all major specifications of the gaming phone ahead of time. Notable takeaways include a stunning 18 GB of RAM and 144...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2022 10:12

The Google Pixel 4 series' camera still holds up well. (Source: CNN)

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Google Pixel 4 camera sensor size comparison shows how far camera hardware has come

New images showing the Xiaomi 12 Pro's 50 MP main camera sensor right next to the Google Pixel 4's 12 MP sensor have now surfaced. The difference in sizes is just as much as one would expect, although it's important to point out t...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2022 09:54

The Find X5(?). (Source: Evaluation Shop via Weibo)

The OPPO Find X5 leaks in super-glossy mode thanks to new alleged hands-on images

OPPO is said to launch a premium smartphone based on MediaTek's top-end Dimensity 9000 SoC called the Find X5. According to its latest leak, this device will distinguish itself from its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered counterpart with ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2022 23:17

OnePlus releases a lengthy changelog with its latest 9 and 9 Pro software update

OnePlus has just announced its latest software update for its 2021 flagship 9 and 9 Pro smartphones. It is based on Android 12, just like the last; however, it is apparent from the off that it fixes a lot of problems resulting fro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2022 22:35

The OPPO Find N does not fold in durability test

The OPPO Find N is OPPO's new foldable phone. The device has now been put through JerryRigEverything's durability test, and performed rather well—particularly in the dust test where the phone's hinges still work without even creak...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2022 09:57

The 12 Ultra might be back on. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is dead, long live the 12U

A Xiaomi executive recently re-raised hype for a potential 12 Ultra super-flagship phone, despite prior rumors that it would be replaced by the Mix 5 Pro in 2022. Now, the same individual has referenced another, similarly-named up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2022 22:32

Redmi K50 series to feature powerful chipsets ranging from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to MediaTek Dimensity 9000

The Redmi K50 series is set to debut next month. A new leak has now revealed what chipsets will power the different phones in the lineup, and things are looking up, with the least powerful chipset apparently being the capable Snap...

Ricci Rox, 21 Jan 2022 22:07

The OnePlus 10R could be launched in the coming months with a Dimensity 9000 chipset

OnePlus 10R: US$500 smartphone with a Dimensity 9000 SoC and 120Hz AMOLED screen slated for a Q2, 2022 launch

Android Central has learned from its sources that the upcoming OnePlus 10R will run a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. Other specs include GB RAM and a 120Hz AMOLED screen. It will be unveiled sometime in Q2, 2022, for US$500-600.

Anil Ganti, 21 Jan 2022 17:51

The Galaxy S22 series is coming. (Source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series set for February 9 debut as Samsung hypes up "the most noteworthy S series device"

Samsung has now confirmed its Unpacked event for next month, while raising hype for the Galaxy S22 series. According to notable leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S22 series along with the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup will make their grand d...

Ricci Rox, 21 Jan 2022 07:06

Nubia touts the "Z40 Pro" as a camera beast. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

Nubia teases its 2022 flagship phone as one with an industry-first 35mm lens camera

Nubia has confirmed that it has a Z-series flagship smartphone to launch in early 2022. This premium device is now slated to run on the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor; however, not only that, the OEM claims that it will chal...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2022 18:49

The Realme 9 Pro+ is slated to be launched in India soon

New leak reveals interesting tidbits about the Realme 9 Pro+

Renowned leaker @OnLeaks says that the Realme 9 Pro+ will run a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, a 50MP camera sensor with OIS, and a 4,500mAh battery. Realme is expected to unveil the smartphone in India so...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2022 15:30

Is the "12 Ultra" back on? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | A Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch in 2022 is back on the cards

According to the latest leaks, Xiaomi may defy expectations by replacing a successor for the Mi 11 Ultra with the Mix 5 Pro. However, a new Weibo post from an executive with the company suggests that this is not the case and there...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 21:01

Samsung starts to upgrade the Galaxy S10 5G to One UI 4

Samsung has started to roll its latest version of One UI for mobile devices out to the Galaxy S10 5G, the OEM's 2019 flagship smartphone. The upgrade confers Android 12 on the nearly 3-year-old device. However, the OTA is only ava...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2022 19:51

Some Exynos 2200 benchmark figures have surfaced online

Leaked Exynos 2200 benchmarks suggest that it barely keeps up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000

A leak online has revealed the Exynos 2200's Geekbench, AnTuTu and GFXBench scores. It manages to trade blows with the competition but fails to impress in a few tests. We should get to see the SoC in action alongside the Galaxy S2...

Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2022 14:56

Some MediaTek Dimensity 9000 performance benchmarks have surfaced online

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 engineering sample outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 while consuming lesser power

A YouTuber pitted the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and found that the former easily defeats the latter in CPU tests. On the other hand, the Qualcomm part is slightly ahead of the high-end MediaTek Dimensi...

Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2022 09:48

Samsung officially debuts the Exynos 2200 with an RDNA 2-based Samsung Xclipse 920 GPU

A whole week after failing to unveil the Exynos 2200 on the scheduled date, Samsung has now finally debuted the chipset without warning. The star of the show is, of course, Samsung's new RDNA 2-based GPU—the Xclipse 920—which Sams...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 03:55

The iPhone SE 3 will sport a newer design but this year's iPhone SE model is expected to look quite similar to the iPhone 8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

iPhone SE 3: 5.7-inch AMOLED and 2023 launch potentially on the cards for Apple's compact phone

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 will not be launched this year. A new leak now claims it could debut in 2023 rather than 2024 and could do so with a 5.7-inch AMOLED. Apple will launch an iPhone SE model this year, though, but it coul...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 00:23

The Dimensity 10000 could be built on TSMC's 3 nm node. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | Dimensity 10000: MediaTek's next-gen 3 nm flagship SoC set to combat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

A new leak has provided a first look at MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the successor to the new Dimensity 900 which could be branded as the Dimensity 10000. The SoC looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm, and is expected to d...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2022 15:35

The iPad Air 5's design will likely not differ significantly from the iPad Air (2020) pictured here (Image source: Apple)

Apple may be prepping the new iPad Air 5, featuring an A15 processor and enhanced Center Stage front cam, with a 2022 launch timeframe

According to sources at Mac Otakara, Apple could be set to launch a new iPad Air 5 model, outfitted with a 5nm A15 SoC and an enhanced camera. The display and chassis may not be upgraded over the current-gen iPad Air, however.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Jan 2022 02:33

Rumor | The OPPO Reno7 is going global as a member of the Find X5 series

The latest OPPO Reno mid-range smartphones have launched as the first of their series to have an updated industrial design in a long time, along with potentially powerful rear cameras and more or less up-to-date 5G processors. Now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2022 18:03

The iPhone 13 is Apple's sales juggernaut in China. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 13 Mini sales continue to disappoint as rumors claim the iPhone 14 Mini may be axed

A report by Counterpoint Research has now provided a look at sales of Apple's iPhone 13 range in China. The iPhone 13 dominates as expected but the iPhone 13 Mini comes in last by quite the distance, further buttressing rumors of ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2022 09:41

An alleged OPPO poster for the Find X5. (Source: MyDrivers)

OPPO Find X5: more detailed specs for the alleged Dimensity 9000-powered flagship leak out

OPPO is thought to launch a vanilla flagship variant with a top-end MediaTek processor (rather than one from Qualcomm as is more usual for the OEM) called the Find X5 in 2022. The putative device may have been fleshed out in a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2022 22:23

No Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, it appears. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New leak claims the Galaxy S22 series will use the Exynos 2200 in Europe after all

Recent reports excited Samsung fans in Europe with the idea of the Galaxy S22 Ultra being shipped with the Snapdragon Gen 1 across all regions. New information might just have put paid to those thoughts, however, as it now appears...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2022 21:05

The Edge X30 might have a planned replacement already. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola's "Frontier" flagship smartphone is on the way with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 200MP camera and much more

Despite the very fresh nature of the current top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, there are rumblings that might be emanating from the potential of its Gen 2 successor already. They may have been compounded by new word of a Mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2022 18:13

New RedMagic phones may be on the way. (Source: RedMagic)

Update | The "RedMagic 7" pops up in new leaks with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and a conservative re-design

RedMagic is expected to keep its line of high-performance Android gaming flagship phones going with a new 7 series in 2022. Now, one of them has allegedly shown up on Geekbench with some appropriately top-end specs. Furthermore, i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 22:57

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro get certified ahead of global release

The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro look set to make the journey over to the global market after they debuted in China a few weeks ago. Both phones have now stopped over at Indonesia's SPDDI for certification. The Xiaomi 12X, however,...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2022 22:34