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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

The Moto Razr 3 could launch with some high-end hardware

Tentative Moto Razr 3 specs outed by new leak

Sources familiar with the matter have told XDA Developers that the Moto Razr 3 will run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Other specs include a UWB (ultra-wideband) chip, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and a 120Hz OLED screen.

Anil Ganti, 11 Jan 2022 07:14

The 10 Pro takes on other LTPO panels. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus demos the 10 Pro's LTPO display upgrades ahead of its launch

The launch of the new OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone is almost upon us. Despite this, the OEM has released a last-minute teaser showcasing what the device's new "LTP0 2.0" display can do. It seems to confirm that it can adapt ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 22:39

Rumor | Motorola plans to launch its flagship Moto Edge X30 smartphone in India

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 has beaten its competitors to the title of first smartphone to launch with the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor - albeit in China only. Now, however, a new leak may raise hopes of an internation...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 22:07

The Honor Magic V is foldable, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered and starts cheaper than rumored

Honor has finally launched the Magic V, its first-ever foldable smartphone. It comes with flagship specs, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC included. It powers the latest version of the OEM's Android skin, designed to switch smoothly...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 18:38

Concept renders of the BlackBerry 5G smartphone. (Source: Behance)

Blackberry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard officially confirmed for launch again

OnwardMobility, owner of the BlackBerry brand, has now reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. "Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead," the company stated.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2022 12:48

The 10 Pro's first official teaser. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with ColorOS 12.1 and TÜV's new "Fluency" certification

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 18:23

The GT2 Pro is apparently on its way to India. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms a global version of the GT2 Pro is coming, along with new laptops and tablets, in 2022

Realme International's head of business, Madhav Sheth, has given an interview in which a launch for the GT2 Pro outside China is on the cards. This announcement has recently been confirmed by the sighting of what might be the flag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 19:38

The iQOO 9 series is officially coming to India

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro have just launched as 2 of the most powerful Android smartphones of 2022 thus far - albeit in China only. Now, the OEM has announced that it is coming to another market in which it has become quite active: Ind...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 23:12

The Magic V stars in a new teaser. (Source: Esquire)

Rumor | The Honor Magic V will start for at least as much as the Galaxy Z Fold3

The Honor Magic V will be the OEM's first-gen foldable on its imminent launch. It is projected to come in 2 RAM/storage SKUs, the starting prices for both of which have just leaked out. Should they prove accurate, they would prove...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 22:33

The Redmi Note 11 Pro has a MediaTek 920 in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leak details the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Poco X4 for the global market

After launching the Redmi Note 11 series in China months ago, Xiaomi is set to debut the global models of the phones with different chipsets. A new leak has now detailed the global models of the Redmi Note 11 series, including the...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2022 09:27

A new leak tells us everything we need to know about the Honor Magic V (image via MySmartPrice)

Entire Honor Magic V spec sheet outed before its January 10 launch

Renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal revealed the Honor Magic V's specifications. The dual-screen smartphone will use two OLED panels (90Hz and 120Hz), feature three 50MP rear cameras, and draw power from a 4,750mAh battery.

Anil Ganti, 07 Jan 2022 08:17

CES 2022 | Nokia's latest C- and G-series phones will launch with Android 12 out of the box

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:53

The Galaxy S22 series will offer excellent AMOLED panels. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ to debut with some of the brightest AMOLEDs

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is set to debut as a solid upgrade over the Galaxy S21 with new cameras, a new SoC, and new displays. A listing has now revealed details of the latter, essentially promising some of the brightest displa...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2022 15:25

CES 2022 | Lenovo upgrades lightweight ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 with stronger CPUs & 32 GB RAM

With the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and most lightweight ThinkPad laptop of the 2021 generation, Lenovo produced a successful newcomer to the ThinkPad X1 line. The ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 is supposed to continue the success-story ...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2022 19:55

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro debut with the new Samsung ISOCELL GN5 as a main camera and more

The 9 and 9 Pro are iQOO's latest flagship smartphones. They add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the latest E5 AMOLED display tech and a world-first outing of the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensor to their line's hallmark 120W charging and BMW-them...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 18:22

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 & ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7: Better webcams, OLED and improved cooling for Alder Lake P28

Lenovo is updating its well-known line of X1 ThinkPad laptops. The 14 inch models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 build upon existing designs - the new releases include OLED screen options, a 1080p webcam and ...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro may sport Leica branding. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Reports suggest that Xiaomi may replace its flagship with the Mix 5 Pro

After debuting the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro last week, Xiaomi fans may have expected the company to release the Xiaomi 12 Ultra later this year. It appears that may not be the case after all, with current information indicating...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2022 14:43

The Galaxy Tab S8+. (Source: Sudhanshu Ambhore)

First live images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, and SM-T270 surface

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to debut shortly. The trio of premium tablets have now appeared in the flesh for the first time, along with their cheaper sibling—the Exynos 850-powered tablet codenamed SM-T270.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2022 07:15

With the Galaxy M52 5G, Samsung succeeds in creating an attractive and light mid-range smartphone.

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G: The Samsung smartphone often comes up short

The Galaxy M52 5G brings many virtues of a good mid-range smartphone and benefits from a very bright AMOLED-Plus panel. However, the South Korean manufacturer also creates some difficulties for itself, which makes it difficult to ...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Jan 2022 22:03

Realme's new classic anime co-branding. (Source: Realme)

Update | Realme hints at a Dragon Ball Z Edition for the GT2 flagship series

The GT2 Pro is an upcoming Android flagship smartphone already slated for multiple differently-themed editions out of the gate. Now, an executive for its maker Realme has indicated at one with an official classic animation tie-in....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 20:33

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Realme GT2 Pro starts for under US$600 in China

Realme has made the GT2 Pro and its vanilla sibling the GT2 official in China today (January 4, 2022). They both come with the latest Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, 50MP rear cameras and options of "Paper Master Tech Design" e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 20:22

The HP EliteBook Dragonfly G3 is now official with some impressive hardware (image via HP)

CES 2022 | HP EliteBook Dragonfly G3 announced with Intel Alder Lake processors, 5MP webcam, and more

The HP EliteBook Dragonfly G3 is now available with 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake processors, 32GB of RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, a 13.2-inch 3000 x 2000) OLED panel and two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports. HP says it will reveal the laptop's pri...

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2022 19:10

A "Find X5" render. (Source: OnLeaks x Prepp)

Rumor | OPPO is set to release Snapdragon- and Dimensity-powered versions of its 2022 flagship smartphone

The 2022 premium Android landscape is projected to be vied for by 2 SoCs: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. The smartphone manufacturer OPPO is now said to hedge its bets by releasing a Find X5 flags...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 18:21

One of OnePlus' latest phones in code. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces a Winter Edition launch event for the 9RT and Buds Z2 in India

The OnePlus 10 Pro flagship may be hotly awaited in India, as in many other markets; now, however, it seems the 9RT will make it there first. According to the latest teasers posted by the OEM's Indian division, the 2021 flagship-a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 18:48

The OPPO Find N finishes 2021 as the most powerful Snapdragon 888-powered Android phone on the AnTuTu benchmark's charts

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 17:31

iQOO shrinks its flagship smartphone charger. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO 9 series will debut alongside a more compact 120W GaN charger

iQOO will vie for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship dominance with the launch of its new 9 flagship series in early January 2022. Like those of Xiaomi, these smartphones will be capable of charging at up to 120 watts (W). The br...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2022 18:02

The Xiaomi 12 series makes nearly US$300 million in its first five minutes on the retail market

The new Xiaomi 12 series of flagship smartphones was released to its first market on New Year's Eve 2021. Now, the sales data from that event is in, and the OEM claims to have made just under 2 billion yuan (~US$300 million) from ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2022 17:11

The Asus Zenfone 9 could have a secondary display. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Early purported Asus Zenfone 9, ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro 2D renders surface in the wild

The Asus Zenfone 9 and Asus Rog Phone 6 series are surely months away from release but a new leak purports to provide a first look yet at the next-gen devices from Asus. The leak reveals what appear to be 2D renders of the three d...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jan 2022 08:40

Can the iQOO 9 Pro take the GT2 Pro on? (Source: Realme, iQOO)

The iQOO 9 series prepares to come for Xiaomi and Realme with new main and ultra-wide cameras

iQOO has now officially announced a January 2022 launch for the 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones. The brand has also revealed that they will feature new camera tech, some of which is also destined for the upcoming Realme GT2 Pro -...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 20:38

Lenovo teases the Legion Y90's RGB rear panel

The Legion Y90 will be Lenovo's freshly-renamed Android gaming flagship for 2022. Now, the OEM has hyped this device again, this time with a shot of its rear panel. It hints at an even bigger RGB logo than that of its predecessor,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 18:28

Is this a Galaxy S21 FE box? (Source: YouTube via Reddit)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is allegedly revealed in full well ahead of its rumored release

The long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE has yet to launch, and is now not likely to do so until 2022. Despite this, a Redditor claims to have a unit in hand, having been able to acquire it from a retailer who may have stocked the phone in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 17:59

Honor's first-gen foldable. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | The Honor Magic V will have 2 high-refresh-rate screens, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and more

The Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone touted to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N in terms of looks and functions on its launch. Now, a famous leaker asserts that it will debut with Android 12 powered by the lat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2021 17:45

The Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12. (Source: Shaorong Technology on Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 side-by-side images highlight the compactness of the Xiaomi 12

Live post-launch images showing the Xiaomi 12 right next to the Xiaomi 12 Pro have now provided a good look at exactly how compact the Xiaomi 12 is. Measuring in at 6.28" and 69.9 mm width, the Xiaomi makes its debut as one of the...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2021 14:05

New S22 Ultra dummy photos. (Source: hypark22 via Twitter)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will upgrade to a 1TB storage option

Samsung is said to have a top-end flagship smartphone variant in the works that is so premium it will absorb the Galaxy Note line's S Pen integration. Now, the S22 Ultra is also now said to gain a new internal storage SKU to rival...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 20:28

Some new GT2 Pro display specs. (Source: Realme)

Realme unveils the GT2 Pro's DisplayMate A+ rating ahead of the flagship smartphone's launch

The Realme GT2 Pro is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship phone set to launch early in January 2022. However, the OEM seems not to have been able to wait until this date to announce that the device has attained an A+ rating from...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 19:01

The OnePlus 10 Pro appears on a sale site. (Source: JD.com)

A OnePlus 10 Pro advance listing appears on a Chinese retail site

According to the latest word, OnePlus' new flagship smartphone the 10 Pro is slated to launch in January 2022, albeit for its Chinese audience only. Now, this possibility is all the greater thanks to a new pre-registration page on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 00:12

Xiaomi debuts the Xiaomi 12X as a Snapdragon 870-powered, cheaper alternative to the Xiaomi 12

Alongside the headline-dominating Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi 12X at its event in China today. The Xiaomi 12X appears to be a more affordable variant of the Xiaomi 12, with one notable difference b...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2021 19:15