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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

Motorola's alleged new flagship accessories. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | Motorola's "Edge 30 Pro" will launch with an optional stylus and a case for both

Motorola is now rumored to launch its new Edge X30 flagship as either the Edge 30 Ultra or Pro outside China. A new leak suggests that the OEM has something special to debut alongside this upcoming global edition: a Folio Case, de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 19:23

The "new Moto G Stylus". (Source: 91Mobiles)

Update | The Moto G Stylus (2022) might launch soon, according to its latest leaks

Motorola is now rumored to have a third-gen Moto G Stylus, a variant of this popular smartphone series with its own pen silo, in the works. This device's design has just leaked out again, pointing to a heretofore-unseen color opti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 18:38

The Vivo "NEX 5" might look a bit like this. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo's NEX 5 will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 2022's most powerful telephoto lens yet

Vivo's upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone is said to launch as the NEX 5, thereby resurrecting its series' name in the process. It is also now said to have a relatively massive 7-inch display and to have a rea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 18:14

A Samsung Galaxy S22 render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 series will launch with the upgrade to Gorilla Glass Victus

Samsung's next-gen flagship smartphones are tipped to launch later in the first quarter of 2022. They are shaping up as high-end devices with an Ultra variant that will even double as a Galaxy Note surrogate. Now, they are also ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 17:24

The Black Shark 6 might turn out much like this. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | The Black Shark 5 will have much the same specs as the preceding 4S Pro

The Black Shark 5 Pro is tipped as a flagship smartphone with the latest top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, as befits its brand's 'gaming' reputation. However, its vanilla variant has allegedly leaked with specs from 2021. To b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2022 21:52

The Realme 9 Pro. (Source: OnLeaks X SmartPrix)

Realme 9 Pro: Specs and renders of Realme's Redmi Note 11 Pro fighter surface

The Realme 9 series is on the way and a new leak has now provided a close look at the Realme 9 Pro, revealing renders and tentative specs of the mid-range phone. As has become tradition, the Realme 9 Pro is likely to be targeted r...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2022 16:16

Doogee V20 rugged smartphone coming in late February (Source: Doogee)

Doogee V20 gets a launch date and a special price for the first 1,000 buyers

The upcoming Doogee V20 has just received a launch date and a final price, with a special deal for the first 1,000 buyers also included. This rugged handset will hit AliExpress on February 21 with a price tag of US$399. However, t...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jan 2022 22:11

The Exynos 2200 can be expected to deliver solid CPU performance. (Source: The Verge)

Hamstrung Exynos 2200 keeps up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in leaked Geekbench benchmarks

The Exynos 2200 has made yet another trip to Geekbench for a perusal of its CPU capabilities. There's a caveat this time around, though: the chip's Cortex-X2 cores look to be inactive. Regardless, it still manages to keep up with ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2022 21:49

The Mix Fold 2 might not look much like this. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is tipped to be more compact than its predecessor

Xiaomi is said to have a second generation of its flexible-display flagship series in the works. The latest leak on this subject has what might be good news and bad news for fans of the original Mix Fold. On one hand, the device's...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2022 18:28

The Legion Y90. (Source: Lenovo via YouTube)

The Lenovo Legion Y90's charging specs are allegedly revealed in a new leak

The Legion Y90 will be Lenovo's third-gen flagship gaming smartphone on its launch. It is already tipped to launch with an AMOLED display and a dual air intake/fan system on its back. Now, a device with what might be its model num...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 21:40

Motorola announces a release date for the Moto G71 in India

Motorola has unleashed the Moto G71, one of the latest in this OEM's line in affordable 5G smartphones, on the Indian market. However, it did not release the device for sale at that juncture. Now, it has confirmed that it will be ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 20:58

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to start at US$1299. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 US pricing revealed in new leak

The Galaxy S22 series is expected to debut in a few weeks and a new leak has now provided the first look yet at pricing for the trio of flagship phones in the US. Prices see a US$100 jump versus the Galaxy S21 series across the bo...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2022 18:54

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. (Source: ZDNet)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S8+, Tab S8 pricing details leak ahead of launch

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to make its debut shortly. A new leak has now provided pricing details for the trio, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, for the European market. Pricing will begin at a...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2022 18:10

Black Shark is slated to become part of Tencent. (Source: Abhishek Yadav via Twitter)

Rumor | Tencent moves to acquire Black Shark from Xiaomi in a multi-billion-yuan deal

The gaming app giant Tencent has worked with Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming-phone subsidiary to release co-branded flagships in the past. Now, according to a reliable leaker, the former really likes this idea as it now wants to buy t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 14:21

The Poco X3 NFC is a fan favorite. (Source: Allround-PC)

The Poco X4 NFC reportedly makes an FCC certification appearance

A new Poco device has now made the trip over to the FCC for certification, with NFC support. This device is thought to be the upcoming Poco X4 NFC, a Poco-rebadge of the device that will debut soon as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2022 14:05

The OnePlus 10 Pro has been launched in China

OnePlus 10 Pro unveiled in China with improved Hasselblad cameras, 80W SuperVOOC charging, and more

The OnePlus 10 Pro has been officially launched in China with a 6.7-inch 120HZ AMOLED screen, three rear Hasselblad-branded cameras, a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging, and more. Prices start at RMB 4699 (US$740) ...

Anil Ganti, 11 Jan 2022 09:43