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The Galaxy Note20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's new One UI 4 beta is rated for multiple bug-fixes

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are part of the One UI beta program, which means the flagship phablets are on a short list of devices to get access to the OEM's build of Android 12. The Notes 20 are now on their third beta i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 23:23

The new Fairphone goes on YouTube. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Fairphone 4 flies through online durability and repairability tests

Fairphone has just launched the latest of its signature modular smartphones, with a design that allows for various different individual components of the 4 to be removed and replaced with an unusual level of ease. Now, it has star...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 18:53

OPPO announces its Inno Day 2021. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO sets a date for its new flagship launch during its 2021 Inno Day event

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut a "new flagship product" during its annual Inno Day showcase. The device in question could be a new smartphone powered by the latest Qualcomm silicon. The event is also now scheduled to includ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 18:21

Motorola's latest ad teases the X30's display. (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

The Moto Edge X30's display specs allegedly leak in full: 144Hz for the 2022 flagship smartphone

Motorola is aiming to be one of the first, if not the first, mobile device brand to launch a smartphone based on Qualcomm's new cutting-edge SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, the company has teased the Moto Edge X30 in terms of it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 17:00

Google Pixel 6: Top-notch even without the highest score

The Google Pixel 6 impressed us in the test with its bright OLED display, strong cameras, and decent battery life, but it still didn't manage to get a top score. Read on to find out why this is and why it's still a very good smart...

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Dec 2021 01:31

OPPO's next-gen flagship could be here soon. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship as its first-gen foldable phone is allegedly approved for sale in China

OPPO has confirmed that it is "one of the first" OEMs to have laid hands on the all-new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and that the phone based thereon will be out by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, it has al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 18:51

The Black Shark 4S Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

The next Black Shark phone is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as its predecessor hits the top of the latest AnTuTu charts

The Black Shark 4S Pro is officially the fastest Android smartphone of November 2021. However, its immediate successor might outrun it, as it will launch with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, the Snapdragon 888+. The Xiaomi brand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2021 19:09

The RedMagic 7 is slated for launch sometime in early 2022

The Nubia RedMagic 7 will reportedly support 165W fast charging

A listing on the 3C certification website suggests that Nubia's upcoming RedMagic 7 gaming smartphone will allow users to charge its battery at 165W. Other rumoured specs include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a high-refresh-rate AMOLE...

Anil Ganti, 02 Dec 2021 08:19

The Galaxy A13 5G is here. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes official on the US market

The Galaxy A13 5G has often been touted as a kind of advance preview of Samsung's mid-range Android line-up for 2022. Now, it has finally been unleashed and will be available in the United States soon. It offers a 50MP main camera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 23:41

iQOO teases its upcoming 8 Gen 1-powered phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone might launch in India as well as China

Qualcomm's unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset has triggered a flurry of smartphone OEMs proudly announcing that they have secured the cutting-edge silicon for their next flagship devices. Now, the speed-focused brand iQOO...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 22:50

Motorola teases its new flagship. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola officially starts to tease the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Edge X30, seeks to beat Xiaomi with its release

Motorola has confirmed that it does indeed have a phone powered by the new, flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and has now also revealed its final product name. The OEM has specified launch and release dates for the smar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 19:31

Xiaomi may have gone a new way with the 12 series. (Source: GizmoChina)

The latest Xiaomi 12 Pro leak pits its display dimensions against those of the Mi 11, with potentially surprising results

Xiaomi is all the more certain to launch an Android flagship called the 12 Pro in the wake of the OEM's 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit announcement. Its putative suffix usually implies improved specs, a larger screen included, compar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 18:36

Renders of the Realme GT2 Pro. (Source: 91Mobiles x Onleaks)

Realme officially announces the Realme GT2 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset

Realme is set to be one of the first OEMs to adopt Qualcomm's new flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The company, earlier today, announced that its most premium phone yet, the Realme GT2 Pro, will be powered by the new chipset.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2021 17:01

The Honor 60 Pro 5G will feature a pinhole display with slim bezels (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Specs leak for the Honor 60 Pro 5G ahead of China launch: Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 6.8-in display and 5G connectivity

Tipster Ishan Agarwal leaked specifications for the Honor 60 Pro 5G, just a day before the phone is slated for launch. The midrange device will feature a Snapdragon 778G Plus, alongside 8-12GB of RAM and a 108MP primary camera sen...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Dec 2021 10:27

The Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Handheld Developer Kit has been made in conjunction with Razer. (Image: Qualcomm/VideoCardz)

Qualcomm and Razer team on the new Snapdragon G3x handheld gaming developer kit

Razer is said to be developing a new handheld gaming console. It has partnered with Qualcomm to develop a Snapdragon G3x Handheld Developer Kit and could be targeted at the Valve Steam Deck or even the Nintendo Switch.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Dec 2021 09:09

The Xiaomi 12 series will be one of the first smartphones in the world to run the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

Xiaomi officially confirms that the Xiaomi 12 series will run Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Just hours after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC, Xiaomi has announced that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series would feature the hardware. However, the company has not told us anything more about the devices. Xiao...

Anil Ganti, 01 Dec 2021 06:41

Samsung's latest silicon for cars. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung looks to bring 5G to next-gen cars with the latest additions to the Exynos Auto series

Samsung has launched the Exynos Auto V7 SoC, a new processor specifically for cars, alongside the Exynos Auto T5123, which might ensure the same vehicles are connected. This is because it is the OEM's first 5G-capable modem made f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 23:22

Could this device launch soon? (Source: OnLeaks)

Motorola hints at a Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit cameo as rumors of an under-display camera phone from the brand emerges

A source from Lenovo has hinted that its mobile subsidiary Motorola will feature during Qualcomm's imminent launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC. Meanwhile, a famous tipster has claimed that the brand will debut a smartphone with a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:52

The Redmi Note 11T 5G has been launched in the Indian market

Redmi Note 11T 5G official in India with dual rear cameras, MediaTek Dimensity 810, and an affordable price tag

The Redmi Note 11T 5G has been launched in India with impressive specs, such as 50MP dual rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and a 90Hz LCD screen. Its price starts at INR 14,999 (US$200), and it will...

Anil Ganti, 30 Nov 2021 10:27

A next-gen Motorola render. (Source: OnLeaks)

Motorola's "Edge X30" pops up in a new leak, sparking fresh rumors of a next-gen flagship smartphone

An executive associated with Motorola in China has apparently posted on the social media site Weibo using one of the brand's smartphones - just not one released in 2021 as yet. This new official leak has given rise to speculation ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2021 23:37

Here's our first look at the Realme GT 2 Pro

Leaked Realme GT 2 Pro render showcases large camera bump

A render showcasing the Realme GT 2 Pro has shown up online. It has a unique camera bump for its triple-camera array. The smartphone is expected to retail at around US$800 and will be launched sometime in Q1, 2022.

Anil Ganti, 29 Nov 2021 13:37

A Galaxy A13 render. (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes into mass production in India

The Galaxy A13 is touted as an upcoming source of mid-range 5G smartphone specs at a competitive price. Now, this device is said to have entered mass production at a Samsung facility in India. This new leak might be the best indic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 23:18

The 9 series is coming. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 9 series is tipped to launch in early 2022 with some new flavors

Realme has confirmed that it will launch successors to its 8-series smartphones with "fantastic" processors. Now, a new leak purports to add that these Android devices will do so in the first quarter of 2022. The new line is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 19:04

The S22 and S22+ might launch with a familiar look. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy S22 series: An alleged protective accessory leak may confirm rear camera designs for all three Samsung flagship variants

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of Android flagships in 2022. Their latest alleged leak suggests that the upcoming smartphones could practically use tempered-glass rear camera-hump protectors made for their pre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 16:54

An S22 Ultra render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will need a Galaxy Note-shaped screen protector, according to a new leak

Samsung is rumored to launch early-2022 flagship smartphones with very different displays compared to those of the S21 series. Now, new alleged hands-on images of accessories intended for each variant of the new line may serve to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 19:00

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

5G

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's new One UI 4 beta is rated for multiple bug-fixes

The Fairphone 4 flies through online durability and repairability tests

OPPO sets a date for its new flagship launch during its 2021 Inno Day event

The Moto Edge X30's display specs allegedly leak in full: 144Hz for the 2022 flagship smartphone

Google Pixel 6: Top-notch even without the highest score

OPPO announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship as its first-gen foldable phone is allegedly approved for sale in China

The next Black Shark phone is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as its predecessor hits the top of the latest AnTuTu charts

The Nubia RedMagic 7 will reportedly support 165W fast charging

Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes official on the US market

iQOO's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone might launch in India as well as China

Motorola officially starts to tease the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Edge X30, seeks to beat Xiaomi with its release

The latest Xiaomi 12 Pro leak pits its display dimensions against those of the Mi 11, with potentially surprising results

Realme officially announces the Realme GT2 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset

85% realme GT NEO 2 Smartphone Review - Challenge to the top class

Specs leak for the Honor 60 Pro 5G ahead of China launch: Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 6.8-in display and 5G connectivity

Qualcomm and Razer team on the new Snapdragon G3x handheld gaming developer kit

Xiaomi officially confirms that the Xiaomi 12 series will run Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

87% Google Pixel 6 review: Strong smartphone with long update cycle

Samsung looks to bring 5G to next-gen cars with the latest additions to the Exynos Auto series

Motorola hints at a Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit cameo as rumors of an under-display camera phone from the brand emerges

Redmi Note 11T 5G official in India with dual rear cameras, MediaTek Dimensity 810, and an affordable price tag

Motorola's "Edge X30" pops up in a new leak, sparking fresh rumors of a next-gen flagship smartphone

Leaked Realme GT 2 Pro render showcases large camera bump

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes into mass production in India

The Realme 9 series is tipped to launch in early 2022 with some new flavors

Galaxy S22 series: An alleged protective accessory leak may confirm rear camera designs for all three Samsung flagship variants

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will need a Galaxy Note-shaped screen protector, according to a new leak

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

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

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

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

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

AnTuTu listing confirms key Realme GT 2 Pro spec

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

Samsung announces a new semiconductor facility to be built in Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 undergoes the JerryRigEverything durabilty test

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

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

Tentative Moto G200 Indian launch date outed by new leak

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

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

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

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