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Dimensity 9000-based smartphones are tipped to get more expensive in 2022

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9000 is now anticipated as a flagship-grade SoC capable of taking Qualcomm's impending counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, on in a very real way throughout 2022. This potential boon to competition in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 18:10

RedMagic might launch a new flagship soon. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic and Nubia allegedly join the first-to-Snapdragon 8 Gen1 race

Qualcomm has started to drop increasingly strong teasers for an upcoming flagship mobile SoC to be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This new top-end processor is also slated for an imminent launch, sparking rumors of new smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 17:34

Huawei allegedly plans to stay in the foldables game. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei has plans for more foldable smartphones to launch in 2022

A Chinese mobile device components manufacturer has let slip that it has secured a contract to mass-produce the hinge for a new foldable smartphone or phablet to debut in 2022. This revelation has sparked rumors that the order in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:37

DOOGEE's V20 will launch with the OEM's first-ever 2K+ display and more

DOOGEE has announced that the first phone it will launch in 2022 will be called the V20. Not only is this device now touted as its brand's first ever 2K-display device, the panel in question will be high-end AMOLED, and will be fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:03

The Reno6's latest achievement. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's Reno6 takes the DxOMark smartphone battery title from the iPhone 13 Pro Max

The OPPO Reno6 5G has risen to the #1 spot atop DxOMark's Global Battery Rankings. The Dimensity 900-powered phone has brushed other mobile devices, even the iPhone 13 Pro Max, aside to take its new leading position thanks to its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 18:45

The Realme GT 2 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

AnTuTu listing confirms key Realme GT 2 Pro spec

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 2 Pro, has made its first AnTuTu appearance. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the device, so it managed to net a score of 1,025,215 points. Realme is expected to unveil the GT 2 ...

Anil Ganti, 26 Nov 2021 07:45

It'll be some time before the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will be available for consumers

We may have to wait until February to see the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 in action

Even though MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9000 earlier this month, we'll have to wait until February 2022 to see it in action. It is expected to power the Poco F4 GT and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's newest Sna...

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2021 23:53

Samsung Electronics announces a new plant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces a new semiconductor facility to be built in Texas

Samsung has confirmed that one of its latest factories is to be built in the US state of Texas. The OEM may invest a total of U$17 billion to complete this new facility, which should be capable of producing components for use in H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 22:09

Rumor | The Xiaomi "12X" will launch during the OEM's Snapdragon Gen1 event in December 2021

Xiaomi is rumored to have a 12X handset with a 'Mini'-sized display in the works, with a pre-existing Snapdragon 870 SoC. Despite this spec, it is now forecast to launch alongside flagships with a whole new generation of Qualcomm ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:52

The Redmi K50 smartphones will launch with a radical design overhaul over their predecessors

The Redmi K50 series of devices is currently expected to launch with high-end specs, the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC included. Now, they are rumored to come in packages with considerably different looks compared to the K4...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:12

The Moto Edge X will come packed with new things, it seems. (Source: OnLeaks)

More details on the Moto Edge X/30 Ultra's alleged 60MP selfie camera emerge in new Weibo posts

Initial tips concerning a "true" Motorola flagship to be called the Moto Edge X (or Edge 30 Ultra for international markets) based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC also hinted at a particularly elaborate form of selfie camera. Now, th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 17:22

Motorola is expected to launch a smartphone featuring Samsung's 200MP camera sensor

The world's first-ever 200MP smartphone camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola device

Samsung's new 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola-branded smartphone sometime in H1, 2021. It is probably the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Snapdragon 898) powered device we stumbled upon earlier. Xiaomi will follow...

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2021 11:38

AT&T and Verizon have decided to limit energy emitted by their 5G base stations to ease FAA's concerns over mid-band 5G interfering with aircraft equipment. (Image source: GizChina)

AT&T and Verizon decide to lower energy emissions of their 5G base stations to ease FAA's concerns over mid-band 5G waves potentially interfering with aircraft equipment

AT&T and Verizon have decided to limit the energy emitted by their 5G cell towers in response to Federal Aviation Administration's concerns over mid-band 5G potentially interfering with aircraft radio altimeters. Earlier this mont...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Nov 2021 05:57

The OnePlus RT could hit Indian shores in the coming weeks

OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 India launch date tipped by new leak

New leaks from Ishan Agarwal and Max Jambor suggest that the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched in India on December 16. The OnePlus RT is essentially a rebranded version of the OnePlus 9RT launched in China earlier t...

Anil Ganti, 24 Nov 2021 11:31

The next-gen 8cx pops up in another new leak. (Source: Qualcomm)

An allegedly Snapdragon 8cx Gen3-based Lenovo device shows up on Geekbench

Qualcomm is currently thought to have a successor to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen2 chipset for PCs in development. Now, more evidence of possible progress with this SoC has emerged on Geekbench, in the form of a mystery Lenovo machine t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 16:07

The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung assures Galaxy S21 users of a fix for the phones' new Android 12 display issue

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are the first few Android devices to update to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12. Despite the shiny nature of this software upgrade, an increasing number of users have reported that their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 23:33

Can the Duo 2 survive this test? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 undergoes the JerryRigEverything durabilty test

Microsoft has gone through with a launch for its second-gen dual-screen folding Android phablet. Now, the Surface Duo 2 has made it onto the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. This video served to test its resistance to d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:49

A render for an upcoming iQOO Neo phone. (Source: CNMO)

iQOO is tipped to join the 100W Android smartphone brigade with its next Neo flagship

iQOO is a sub-brand of the OEM Vivo, known for its Neo line of premium mid-range smartphones. Now, a reliable leaker asserts that its next flagship is currently being designed to keep up with what might become one of 2022's hallma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:13

Canada bans 5G antennas around airports for potential interference with aircraft altimeters

The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development will follow the example of its US counterparts and will restrict 5G connectivity where planes take off and land. The move will affect 26 Canadian airports wh...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Nov 2021 17:13

The Moto G200 could hit Indian shores soon

Tentative Moto G200 Indian launch date outed by new leak

A new leak online speculates that the Moto G200 could be hitting Indian shores soon. It says that the smartphone is slated for a November 30 launch in India. However, that date is tentative and could be stretched to the second wee...

Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2021 08:44

Is this the Honor Magic X? (Source: Weibo via SparrowsNews)

Honor's first-gen foldable is tipped to launch early next year, followed by its inaugural clamshell

Some recent leaks have been very clear in stating that the OEM Honor intends to launch a foldable phablet to rival the Galaxy Z Folds of this world. However, these rumors have been much more vague on the point of a launch date for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 22:36

The "Reno7" pops up in a new leak. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Reno7: fresh leaks appear to confirm the launch of new smartphones with iPhone-inspired designs and new product names

OPPO is on the verge of adding new variants to its Reno series of premium mid-range smartphones, according to some recent leaks. Now, some Weibo users claim to have caught sight of a poster for this new range of Android devices in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 21:16

Rumor | The Realme GT 2 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC, Android 12 and much more

Realme instituted the GT series in 2021 to offer the best Android smartphone specs the brand could offer in speed-oriented packages. Now, it is slated to advance even further with its first Pro variant in 2022. This second-gen fla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 18:19

The "new" OnePlus phone leaks out. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus has an international version of the 9RT ready to debut in India

OnePlus launched the 9RT as a "flagship alternative" of sorts in 2021; however, it has been a Chinese-market exclusive to date. That is now slated to change, as a device that could be an international variant of the high-end phone...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 20:51

The "Galaxy Z Fold4" might need one of these. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will not upgrade to full S Pen support in 2022

Samsung made a concerted effort to make its Galaxy Z Fold3 more like a Note device, to the extent the new foldable even had its own kind of S Pen. However, its integration proved less than convincing, especially compared to a "nor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:39

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G looks ready to launch with an outdated version of Android. (Image source: GizNext)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G runs an outdated Android version, leaked user manual reveals

Samsung's cheapest 2022 5G phone, the Galaxy A13 5G, will reportedly launch with an outdated version of Android. According to the recent user manual leak, the A13 5G will be running on One UI 3 based on Android 11. Other notable s...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Nov 2021 21:26

An "Honor 60" leak. (Source: Whylab via Weibo)

Honor schedules a launch for a photography-focused new smartphone in November 2021

An executive from Honor has confirmed that the OEM has set a date for the launch of its latest smartphone. Judging from its new teasers, this device is already being touted as a low-light specialist. They have also led to speculat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 18:30

The "Galaxy A73". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's "Galaxy A73 5G" turns up in new renders with a signature style and a potentially upgraded display

The Samsung Galaxy A73 is projected to launch with a display much like that of its predecessor - however, its refresh rate is also tipped to improve year-on-year. On the flip side, the upcoming mid-range Android smartphone is rumo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2021 22:57

An alleged slide points to 150W charging. (Source: GSMArena)

2022 Android flagships are tipped to upgrade to ~150W charging speeds thanks to new Qualcomm technology

A number of leaks have hinted at a steady influx of high-end phones with triple-digit wired charging speeds throughout 2022. Now, the latest tip involves a more concrete reason for this spec: an upcoming generation of top-end Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2021 21:26

Could the Reno 7 look like this? (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO will switch to a whole new rear camera design in the Reno 7 series

The OPPO Reno line of premium mid-range Android smartphones has become a little stale in terms of looks over the years. Now, further evidence of the OEM's intention to finally shake things up in this regard at the end of 2021 has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 22:44

Is this a Realme foldable smartphone? (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Realme will release foldable and under-display camera phones by the end of 2022

Realme is already well-known for its increasingly popular smart and mobile devices, its Android smartphones included. Now, the brand is projected to break into next-gen form-factors such as foldable phablets as early as 2022. This...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:44

The iPhone 13 series features a 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem. (Image: Qualcomm)

2023 iPhones to feature custom integrated 5G modems as Qualcomm reveals its iPhone modem orders will slip to just a 20 percent share

Qualcomm has indirectly confirmed that Apple will switch to in-house custom 5G modems for most of its iPhones in 2023. The company revealed at its Investor Day that its 2023 supply of modems for Apple devices will slide to just 20...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Nov 2021 09:55

Design like this might appear with new branding soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may license its smartphone designs to other companies to circumvent its US blacklisting

The sanctions imposed by the US administration that curb Huawei's smartphone business show no signs of going anywhere any time soon. Accordingly, the OEM has reportedly come up with a new way to adapt to the situation: licensing. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 22:36

OPPO's foldable reportedly features a larger screen than the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Image source: Digital Chat Station via 91Mobiles)

Weibo tipster outs OPPO's "Peacock" foldable smartphone, with Android 12, Snapdragon 888, and an LTPO panel

A tipster on Weibo claimed that Oppo will be launching a new foldable smartphone, codenamed "Peacock," as early as next month. Peacock is slated to feature a Snapdragon 888 processor and a 7-8-in LTPO foldable panel.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 10:39

Honor registers what might be a new 60-series smartphone

Successors to the premium mid-range Honor 50 smartphone line are now rumored to launch before the end of 2021. Now, the OEM has started to certify devices that might turn out to be the mobile devices in question. They have the 50'...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 22:20

The Dimensity line may get a new flagship soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek's next flagship processor will not be the Dimensity 2000

MediaTek is projected to launch a 2022 flagship mobile processor called the Dimensity 2000. However, according to an eminent leaker, this major upgrade is not to go by this name after all. This change in branding in question may h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 21:13

The Galaxy S21 FE is on its way. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE tipped to be pricier than the Google Pixel 6

A new leak has now revealed the purported pricing of Samsung's upcoming premium phone, the Galaxy S21 FE. As it appears, the Galaxy phone could be a bit more expensive than its closest rival, the vanilla Google Pixel 6, when equip...

Ricci Rox, 15 Nov 2021 20:13

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end SoC is reportedly called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 could be launched as the Qualcomm 8 Gen1: Rumour

A new rumour suggests that Qualcomm could drastically change how it names its flagship chipsets. According to leakers Ice Universe and Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Snapdragon 898 is reportedly called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Q...

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2021 08:08

The Motorola Edge 20 is a good, slim mid-range phone that does a few things differently and could be interesting for this very reason.

Motorola Edge 20: The very slim mid-range phone is impressive, but not completely

The Motorola Edge stirred up the mid-range with its unusual design, but its successor wants to do things differently. Is the Edge 20 still worth recommending? Read on for an overview of our review findings.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Nov 2021 00:05

The Pixel 6 Pro in torn-down mode. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Google's Pixel 6 Pro attracts more repairability-related approval in new teardown videos

The Pixel 6 Pro has now appeared in teardown videos from the popular YouTube channels iFixit and JerryRigEverything. The 2021 Google flagship phone has come in for some praise for the relative ease of removing and possibly replaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 15:34

Is Redmi working on a 2022 flagship killer? (Source: Redmi)

Rumor | Redmi will launch a Dimensity 2000-based smartphone in the near future

MediaTek is currently thought to produce a genuinely competitive premium-grade SoC called the Dimensity 2000 as its 2022 flagship mobile processor. Now, a Redmi executive has checked this silicon by name for the first time, thus a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 14:45

The vanilla Mi 11 debuted in December. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early details of the Xiaomi 12 "Mini" surface in the wild

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship lineup, the Xiaomi 12 series, will be headlined by phones like the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The company appears to be working on a smaller phone in the series, though, and early details of that dev...

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2021 12:44

Is this really the Galaxy A33? (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The Galaxy A33 5G will launch without a headphone jack

The Galaxy A33 is projected to succeed the affordable-class A32 5G from 2021. According to the latest renders, the upcoming model may not change much in terms of design or specs in 2022. On the other hand, it is now slated to lose...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 22:12

Sensor technology developed by Nissan and Verizon will alert drivers to potential hazards in the environment. (Image: Samuele Errico Piccarini via Unsplash)

Verizon and Nissan utilise edge computing and C-V2X to make roads safer

Nissan and Verizon have developed a project to improve driver safety. Sensors detect potential emerging hazards from visual obstructions. The sensory data is processed by Verizon's 5G Edge and rapid alerts can be communicated to t...

Aleem Ali, 13 Nov 2021 20:31

A OnePlus 10 Pro render. (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Rumor | The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with 125W charging

A well-known leaker has posted a list of phones projected to upgrade to 125 watt (W) charging in 2022, and OnePlus' potentially upcoming flagship is on it. It is joined by others from sister brands such as Realme and OPPO. This ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 19:02

The Dimensity 2000 will rival the Snapdragon 898. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 2000 tipped to power flagships from Xiaomi, OPPO, others

MediaTek's Dimensity 2000 will be the company's most ambitious project yet. While previous offerings in the series have mostly been used on mid-range and sub-premium devices, it appears the Dimensity 2000 will be different, as a n...

Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2021 17:17

A leaked live photo of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. (Image: FrontPageTech)

Samsung Exynos 2200 will be fitted to S22 models in Europe and Russia only, due to low yields of new 4 nm process says tipster

Samsung’s Exynos 2200 will still make an appearance in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series, despite rumors to the contrary. A tipster with a reliable track record says that the E2200 will be headed to Galaxy S22 models in Europ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Nov 2021 04:26

A recent Xiaomi 12 render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 series will include a Mini version

The rumor mill has taken a more than slightly cryptic post from a famous Weibo leaker and run with it in the form of claims that it points to a variant of the possibly upcoming Xiaomi 12 flagship series with a much smaller screen ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2021 22:25

The MediaTek Dimensity 2000 has made quite a splash on AnTuTu

Questionable MediaTek Dimensity 2000 AnTuTu listing showcases impeccable performance gains over the Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888 Plus

An AnTuTu benchmark result showcasing what appears to be a MediaTek Dimensity 2000 SoC has surfaced online. It netted an overall score of 1,002,220, becoming the first-ever Android smartphone to do so. However, AnTuTu thinks the s...

Anil Ganti, 12 Nov 2021 18:22