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More performance for one of Samsung's most popular smartphones, plus a fast AMOLED display; it seems like nothing can go wrong. Or can it?

Realme has only just debuted its second-gen Neo smartphone in its native China; now, a new leak asserts that the device is about to go international. The OEM is said to bring most of its RAM/storage configuration in all of its new colorways to Europe, although the exact date of this alleged event remains unknown.

It is well-known that Apple has a significant lead over the competition in terms of both the performance and efficiency of its Arm-based designs. However, even in low power mode, Geekbench 5 shows that the A15 powering the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is still powerful enough to embarrass the competition.

Xiaomi completed the global roll-out of the POCO M3 Pro in mid-2021. Now, a number of leaks suggest that a successor for this affordable 5G phone is incoming. The M4 Pro is said to have an SoC from the same OEM as its forebear, albeit with a new and upgraded charging rate.

The ZTE Axon 30 5G positions itself in the upper mid-range and features a well-hidden UDC. It also scores points in the test with other strengths, but it also has to face some criticism.

Asus' ZenFone 8 is one of 2021's very few true compact Android flagships. It normally runs on ZenUI based on Android 11; however, the OEM has now officially announced it is working on a major upgrade for this software. Users who would like to get a sneak peek at this new interface are invited to enrol in its new beta program.

Counterpoint Research has announced the results of its analysis of the smartphone processor market during the second quarter of 2021 (2Q2021). They indicate that MediaTek "dominated" the space for those 3 months, taking a share of over 40% for the first time. On the other hand, Qualcomm did well out of the 5G baseband sector, thanks to iPhone sales.

Realme is now thought to have a new addition to its affordable-5G Q series of smartphones ready to go. Now, the latest tips purport to have a product name for this variant, as well as further display and charging specs. Should they prove accurate, they may indicate the price-point at which this late-2021 phone may launch.

2020's iPhone 12 had been found to be very independent repair-unfriendly by a prominent Australia-based vlogger. Now, a follow-up video asserts that this situation has gotten even worse in 2021. Replacing some components apparently causes more iPhone functions to break, some of the 13 series' newest features included.

Nokia is linked to the launch of a number of new mobile devices soon. Now, a new leak suggests that one of them will be powered by a low-end Snapdragon processor, the specs of which also indicates this potentially upcoming handset will also be 5G. Therefore, it is now being painted as a more affordable version of another rumored smartphone.

Lenovo's latest tablet is one pitched at the OEM's own home market of China. Its latest teaser makes it look even more like the latest 12.6-inch slate released to the international market. This one is tipped to run different, region-specific software, although it is clear from its new teaser that it may retain major advantages from the Tab P12 Pro's display.

Sharp has brought its ultra-high display refresh rate to another new phone in 2021. At 146g, this Aquos zero6 is also now touted as the lightest mobile device with 5G in existence. It has launched alongside the sense6 5G, probably the more affordable option of the two, and touted as slimmer than its predecessor.

A Twitter user claims that his OnePlus Nord 2's charger spontaneously exploded when it was connected to the wall. The actual smartphone was unplugged and did not sustain any damage. OnePlus investigated the issue and determined its cause to be voltage fluctuations.

Samsung has launched its "meanest ever" 5G phone for the Indian market, the Galaxy M52, today (September 28, 2021). This event, held in conjunction with Amazon.in, has finally confirmed the device's 120Hz display size, RAM/storage configurations and pricing. The latter will be in effect from early October.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 still holds the title of first flagship to launch with the Snapdragon 888 processor. However, it was more underwhelming in how it looked, which also had practical fall-out in some areas, not the least of which were the strange effects of its display's design. A prodigious leaker now claims these issues are gone in its predecessor.

Honor has just expanded its new Tab V7 series with a second, vanilla variant. It looks much like its flagship counterpart, although it has a smaller, lower-end display and a more mid-range processor. Then again, it retains support for the new Magic Pencil 2, has quad speakers and runs the same new OS as the Tab V7 Pro.

OPPO has debuted 3 new products today (September 26, 2021). The OEM has already spilled many details for the K9 Pro, as well as its new TV, already. However, some juicy tidbits remain to be unveiled, the smartphone's unexpected new co-branding promotions included.

Samsung's latest foldable flagship the Galaxy Z Fold3 has already visited the JerryRigEverything YouTube studio for a gruelling test of its integrity. Now, its clamshell counterpart has joined it in this famous series of durability vlogs. Can it uphold the OEM's claims of enhanced robustness in this generation?

Apple asserts that its new iPhone 13 series is an upgrade on the previous line-up in a number of ways. However, charging speeds and accessory compatibility were not among them. A Twitter user claims to have tested all 4 new iPhones out with 20W and 30W USB-Power Delivery 2.0 (USB-PD 2.0) bricks, and asserts that some variants can use both.

Now that Realme has launched its latest high-end phone, the GT Neo2, the OEM has indicated that it will turn its thoughts to a new addition of its more affordable Q series of Android devices. A reliable leaker alleges that its display will have a higher refresh rate compared to the new flagship-grade handset.

Apple is notoriously tight-lipped on the subject of its new iPhones' batteries and their exact specs. Now, however, this mystery is being gradually solved through online testing. The latest of these may reveal capacity for the Pro variant of the 13 series, while also providing a teardown for the device and a comparison with its direct predecessor.

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range examples of their respective categories.

Rumor has it that the joint venture would focus on notebook SoCs with integrated Wi-Fi 6, 5G and high bandwidth wired controllers. AMD could also be looking to use future MediaTek custom ARM cores in combination with RDNA graphics for high-end notebook processors competing with Apple's M models.

RedMagic has confirmed that the 6S Pro, an Android gaming phone with the latest high-end specs and a ‘transparent’ rear panel option, is coming to international markets soon. There is a discount code to go with this event, although it is not free.

iQOO has launched the latest addition to its mid-range Z series of Android smartphones today (September 23, 2021). This new model has been revealed as a triple rear camera device with a 64MP rear camera, a 120Hz display and a large battery, starting at under US$300 in China.

Xiaomi will debut its new series, Xiaomi Civi, on September 27. Images of the new device have now leaked, showing an immaculate design that keeps in touch with the series' theme of cameras, aesthetics, and youth. Specs of the phone have been revealed in a new leak as well.

The GT Neo2 is now official as Realme's latest 120Hz AMOLED display smartphone. The Android 11 device is by a powered by a high-end Snapdragon processor and up to 12GB of RAM. The OEM has packed this latest iteration of a gaming-focused series with heat-management options touted to include "diamond" thermal paste.

Multiple conflicting reports over Samsung's plans for a Galaxy Note 22 have surfaced over the past few months. The latest leak seems to authoritatively declare the death of the Galaxy Note series entirely, with the Galaxy S series set to take its place.

Samsung's new foldable smartphone has become very popular despite its high MSRP of $1,799 for the base version (256GB). However, Amazon is currently running a discount on it, and you can get it for $200 off and get it shipped right away.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max may only have a 4325 mAh battery but it still provides better battery life than Android smartphones with up to 6000 mAh batteries. This is particularly noteworthy considering Apple finally equipped the device with a 120 Hz display like its Android counterparts.

Samsung has stuck with inward-folding displays in its latest flagships thus far. This has given rise to speculation that the form-factor exists to take the Galaxy Note line's place in the world over time. However, a new design and trademark leak may offer hope for the S Pen-toting series after all.

A new drop test of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 shows that it lives up to Samsung’s claims of improved durability. In fact, during the repeated drop tests, including onto the face of the foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 continued to remain functional.

Xiaomi is reportedly set to launch a new smartphone series: the Xiaomi Civi. The first phone in the series has now been tipped to feature a 108 MP camera. Not just any 108 MP camera either; the ISOCELL HM3 on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Rumors of the Civi's SoC may disappoint, however.

50 MP cameras are set to be the trend for next-gen budget and mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi already equipped the Redmi 10 with a 50 MP shooter, and it appears Samsung is set to follow suit with the Galaxy A13 5G shortly.

Samsung's "most anticipated monster", the Galaxy M52 5G, was slated to have launched by now in its target market of India. This event has now been pushed back; in the meantime, the OEM has revealed that it is to be the slimmest of its series to date and will have a premium mid-range processor.

A post from the South Korean tech forum Naver tells us about the upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Its specs could include two 5.8-inch high-refresh-rate OLED panels, a Snapdragon 888 SoC, triple rear cameras and a 4,400mAh battery. The foldable is said to cost around US$1,500 at launch.

The Xiaomi 11T series is currently making its media rounds. A set of tests by a reputable media outlet has now revealed some important details about the performance of the Snapdragon 888 and Dimensity 1200 as implemented on the Xiaomi 11T Pro and 11T respectively.

Apple launched the iPhone 13 line alongside assurances that it would ship all of its variants on the same day in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that this is no longer the case. The delay affects the Pro and Pro Max only, and applies to their larger storage SKUs.

OnePlus has announced a major camera update for its OnePlus 9 series of smartphones. The headlining feature is a new wide-format mode with a special 65:27 aspect ratio dubbed Xpan Mode drawing inspiration from its partnership with camera specialists Hasselblad.

Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 is a smartphone that will launch later in 2021. Now, the OEM has elected to hype its upcoming device further with hints as to its display and its main attributes. It has also now showcased the new colorway it has developed for the phone, racing stripe and all.

OPPO is projected to launch a phone called the K9 Pro soon, with a rear panel possibly intended to remind one of a certain Xiaomi flagship. Now, its launch date may have been spoiled thanks to a new Chinese-market reservations page for this device. The new leak may confirm its name, design and some rear camera specs, so the OEM now does not have to.

A famous leaker now asserts that Samsung intends to take the vanilla model of its next generation of flagship smartphones coming and make it a "compact" variant of the line-up. The resulting "Galaxy S22 Mini" is slated to be small enough to fit inside the footprint of the new iPhone 13. This claim is based on alleged new information about the device's battery.

Samsung debuted the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL HP1, weeks ago. It appears that the company is considering using such a sensor on its 2023 flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, after similar reports about the Galaxy S22 Ultra were debunked a while ago.