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Nubia unveils its RedMagic 6 launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia schedules its RedMagic 6 launch ahead of that of the ROG Phone 5

Nubia has asserted that its upcoming RedMagic 6 gaming flagship phones will "race ahead" in 2021. To this end, it has just pre-empted Asus' ROG Phone 5 by announcing that this new series will debut on March 4, 2021 - right after A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 16:26

The ROG Phone 5 will launch soon. (Source: Asus)

ROG Phone 5: Asus posts a new RGB-themed countdown page for the 2021 gaming phone's launch

Having just confirmed that its flagship Android gaming phone would skip the 4 moniker and proceed directly to 5 in 2021, Asus has now made its debut official. It is to be unveiled on March 10, 2021, as is made very obvious with th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 19:00

A "microscope" shot allegedly taken with the Find X3 Pro. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO allegedly readies the Find X3 series for launch by registering its vanilla variant with TENAA

OPPO has reportedly finally obtained a certification for the Find X3 (or PEDM00) from the Chinese authorities, suggesting a launch announcement for its flagship series will follow shortly. Its new TENAA images show a phone quite l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 18:23

We have learned about several OnePlus 9 specs via a new leak

Key OnePlus 9 specifications highlighted via leaked AIDA64 screenshots

A new leak from Twitter has shed some light on several OnePlus 9 specs. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen clocked at 120Hz, a 4,500mAh battery, 48MP and 12MP camera sensors and more. It is also expected to support...

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 14:34

Sony's third attempt at the Xperia 1 should feature a periscope camera, along with a 50 MP primary camera. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Concept Creator)

New lifelike Xperia 1 III renders show what to expect from Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone

Sony is expected to unveil the Xperia 1 III soon, but CAD renders have already shown what the upcoming flagship will probably look like. Now, LetsGoDigital and Concept Creator have collaborated to create detailed models, which cou...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 13:43

The Redmi Note 10 is apparently as bright as an Apple iPhone 12 Pro. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 10 to shine as brightly as an iPhone 12 Pro but OLED screen presence still unconfirmed

New Redmi Note 10 teasers have claimed that the upcoming potential midrange smartphone champion will have a display that is as bright as the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro and certainly way beyond that of the Redmi Note 9. The teaser...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 08:36

Google adds new Motorola phones to Fi. (Source: Google)

Google Fi now offers the Motorola One 5G Ace on its network

Fi is Google's own MVNO that offers phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and (naturally) the Pixel 5. Its latest phones are from Motorola, however. The 6.7-inch, Snapdragon 750G-powered and 5,000mAh One 5G Ace is now up to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:49

The new "Mate X2 poster". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate X2: a new leak allegedly confirms the switch to an inward-folding design

A Weibo-based tipster has posted what is claimed as an official Huawei poster for the impending Mate X2 flagship foldable device. This phablet has long been rumored to ditch its predecessor's form-factor, in which its flexible scr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:10

The Find X3 might look like this. (Source: Voice)

The OPPO Find X3 makes its way onto Geekbench with the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 8GB of RAM

OPPO is slated to launch its 2021 flagship Find X3 smartphone series, in accordance with a slew of leaks that have proceeded in the mystifying absence of a vanilla variant. However, it may have just emerged in a recent tip that su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 21:17

A recent ROG Phone 5 leak. (Source: YouTube)

It's official: the next Asus ROG Phone will be the 5

The Asus ROG Phone has arguably been the benchmark for Android gaming-focused powerhouses since the debut of its series in 2018. Therefore, it will see its fourth generation in 2021. Despite this, the OEM has confirmed rumors that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 20:32

Some key OnePlus 9 Pro display specs have been revealed

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to feature an LTPO display

A new leak from Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 Pro will come with an LTPO display. Therefore, its 1440p 120Hz AMOLED screen could likely support dynamic refresh-rate adjustment. There is no word about the OnePlus 9 series rele...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 17:15

The Realme GT will be launched in China soon

Realme confirms that it will launch the Realme GT in China on March 4

Realme is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Realme GT, in China on March 4, 2021. Some of its expected specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, support for 120W fast charging and a 160Hz AMOLED screen.

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 16:21

A Galaxy A72 (5G) render. (Source: Voice)

Rumor | Samsung will launch the Galaxy A52 and A72 in India by mid-March 2021

The Galaxy A52 and A72 are upcoming Samsung mid-range phones that might launch with 4G and 5G variants, 90Hz AMOLED displays and decently large batteries. They are also now tipped to have an Indian launch in March 2021. The latest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 22:54

The Vivo Nex 5 could run an Exynos 2100 SoC

Exynos 2100 powered Vivo flagship smartphone reportedly in the works

Vivo is allegedly working on a flagship smartphone that will run Samsung's Exynos 2100 chipset. The mystery device will also feature some 'very scary' Samsung hardware. This is very likely referencing a new Vivo Nex series smartph...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Feb 2021 14:29

An image of a third-party MagSafe battery pack already on the market. (Image: Charge Fast)

Apple working on MagSafe wireless power bank charging accessory for iPhone 12

Apple is working on a new yet to be announced external battery pack for the iPhone 12 range. The accessory will use Apple’s MagSafe magnetic adapter tech to attach to the rear of an iPhone and charge wirelessly over the Qi protoco...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Feb 2021 09:05

The Kirin 9000 vs. the 9000E. (Source: HuaweiCommunity)

The Huawei P50 will launch with the Kirin 9000E processor, thereby becoming the new Lite variant

The famous leaker RODENT950 has asserted that Huawei has put the P50 flagship smartphone into mass production, thus hinting that it will launch soon. The OEM will also apparently condense this whole series into just 3 variants in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 21:18

The OPPO Find X3 will launch as a Snapdragon 870-powered phone: new leak

Earlier leaks have seemed to confirm the existence of OPPO's upcoming Find X3 Pro, but not that of its vanilla variant. Now, a new SlashLeaks post alleges that, not only does the X3 exist after all, but that it will have the new S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 18:21

The Samsung Galaxy Book range already features the Flex, Flex2, Book S, and Ion models. (Image source: Samsung)

Report claims Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops will come with Intel Core i5 and i7 chips and OLED screens

Some first alleged specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops have been revealed. It seems buyers can expect to find an OLED screen in their new Galaxy Book Pro while there will be a choi...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2021 12:45

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone will be called the Realme GT

Company executive confirms Realme GT moniker for the company's upcoming flagship smartphone

The mysterious Realme smartphone codenamed Realme Race will be launched as the Realme GT, according to a company executive. It will herald a new line of Realme-branded flagship smartphones, and feature some outlandish specificatio...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Feb 2021 23:38

Matte is allegedly back again in the "iPhone 13" series. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 Pro is slated to boast an always-on feature for its 120Hz ProMotion display

The next Pro-grade iPhones are currently tipped to get LTPO displays. They are also rumored to finally upgrade to 120Hz refresh rates – and to always-on displays, according to the latest leak. The successors to the 12 series are a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:03

Huawei's CEO says the iPhone 12 is the best 5G smartphone in the world. (Image: Apple)

Huawei CEO: Gushes about Apple, says they make the best 5G phones

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei continues to gush about Apple and its products. In his latest interview, Zhengfei has said that Apple makes the best 5G iPhones in the world and that they are the perfect compliment for his company’s 5G net...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Feb 2021 12:27

Price breaker: Xiaomi's 5G smartphone is already partly available for less than 200 Euros (~$242).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G: The review results in overview

At online prices of partly less than 200 Euros (~$242), the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T is currently the cheapest 5G smartphone on the market. Our review shows that Xiaomi didn't cut corners in terms of features nonetheless.

Manuel Masiero, 14 Feb 2021 19:06

The new "Vivo S9" poster. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The allegedly MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered Vivo S9 shows up in a newly leaked poster

Vivo is currently rumored to be working on what might be the world's first phone with the new Dimensity 1100 processor. It is said to be called the S9, a product name that has surfaced in what might be pre-launch marketing materia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 17:46

The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are powered by Snapdragon 865+ processors. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on Samsung support page as more Tab S8 rumors turn up

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition tablet has appeared on an official support page for the South Korean manufacturer. This adds more weight to the rumor that Samsung will release a Galaxy Tab S8 and likely a Tab S8+ for ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2021 11:30

Two versions of the Mi 11 go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

A new stress-test video may highlight performance differences between the global and Chinese-market versions of the Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi has now launched its new flagship phone the Mi 11 internationally, having done so in its native China earlier in the year. The YouTuber Frankie Tech has pitted units from both releases against each other in an exhaustive An...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 00:24

Biden and Jinping in 2013 (Image Source: CNN)

Biden administration determined to end the global chip shortages in the upcoming months

The U.S. government is ready to conduct a 100-day review that will identify potential chokepoints in the supply chain for semiconductor products, as well as for other essential goods like minerals, medical supplies and high-capaci...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2021 16:41

The scrollable Oppo X 2021 puts foldables like the Surface Duo and Galaxy Fold to shame with a seamless scrollable panel (Image source: @BrandonLKS)

Move over foldable phones: upcoming Oppo X channels sci-fi fantasies with a seamless scrollable display in new video

Oppo's upcoming 2021 Oppo X appears to have already made foldable phones passe with its seamless, scrollable display. Tech blogger @BrandonLKS highlighted how the Oppo X's display works in a brief, but fascinating video preview.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Feb 2021 07:50

The BlackBerry Evolve. (Source: GadgetbyteNepal)

BlackBerry is set to deliver a 5G flagship handset with a physical keyboard this year

After taking over two years away from the market, BlackBerry is set to make a return to the smartphone market. The brand will do that the way it knows best — with a premium phone sporting a physical keyboard. 5G support is a given...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2021 07:17

The new Galaxy A52 rumor. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has a premium IP rating: new leak

The Galaxy A52 leaks are coming thick and fast, which may mean this phone series is nearly ready for launch now. Its latest tip concerns its ingress-protection rating, which, apparently, should be nearly as good as that of an S21-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 00:04

Is the iQOO 7 going to India? (Source: iQOO)

iQOO might launch 3 new phones in India by April 2021, possibly starting with its Snapdragon 888 flagship

A leaker called @Gadgetsdata on Twitter claims that iQOO is planning to launch a "flagship" in the third or fourth week of March 2021 in India. This phone might be the new, AnTuTu-mashing 7, and is now slated to lead 2 additional ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:52

The Galaxy A52 5G should look something like this. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G added to support database as mid-ranger leaks again with a 120 Hz display, a 4,500 mAh battery and a dual-SIM model; 90 Hz display for the Galaxy A72

New leaks have revealed yet more details about the upcoming Galaxy A52 5G. The upcoming mid-range handset will have a 120 Hz display and a 4,500 mAh battery, along with a Snapdragon 750G. Samsung plans to release a dual-SIM varian...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2021 16:58

The Mate X2's new launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei will unveil the Mate X2 in late February 2021

Huawei has officially announced that it will launch its next flagship foldable device on February 22, 2021. It is to be called the Mate X2, something also finally confirmed by the OEM via its Weibo channel. Its leaks suggest that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 23:51

Huawei will hold on to its smartphone division for the time being

Huawei has no plans of selling its smartphone business: Ren Zhengfei

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei says that Huawei has no intention of selling its smartphone business. He hopes to renegotiate Huawei's position on the U.S. entity list with the Biden admi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 21:50

The Mi 11 endures a classic online test. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 flies through JerryRigEverything durability testing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the OEM's latest, Snapdragon 888-powered device. It has made its way onto the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel for its traditional bend-test. It ran this gauntlet with little bother, and with unusually high l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 19:33

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi Pro specifications have been revealed on Weibo

Key Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro differences highlighted via a new leak; their TENAA listings showcase an interesting camera placement

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro specifications have been highlighted via a new leak. Both phones are expected to feature 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED screens, a 108MP camera sensor and 30MP selfie cameras. The rear-camera assembly wil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 15:30

The upcoming MatePad Pro 2 will feature 12-inch screens instead of 10.8-inch ones. (Image Source: Tech VERSUS on Youtube)

Huawei's upcoming MatePad Pro 2 5G flagship tablet spotted on 3C listing, rumored to get 12.2-inch OLED screen

The 3C certification is indicating an imminent release, but initial availability will most likely be restricted to China. Besides the 5G connectivity and 40 W fast charging listed in the 3C certificate, the new Huawei flagship tab...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Feb 2021 15:06

The Galaxy S21 series is on sale already. (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung slashes the prices of all its most expensive phones by about US$200

Samsung has only just launched the Galaxy S21 flagship phone series. Nevertheless, it has discounted these 3 devices by at least US$100 on Amazon and Best Buy. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is also now down by $200 or more, while the G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 00:17

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets One UI 3.0 Android 11-based update

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

Although handsets on other carriers all over the world should receive it as well, it looks like the first Galaxy A71 5G units to receive the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update are those on Sprint's network in the US. In addition t...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2021 18:41

RedMagic will release its first-gen Watch soon. (Source: FCC)

RedMagic is set to launch its first Watch alongside its 2021 gaming phone series

RedMagic is a brand based on Android gaming phones with the specs and design required for players in this arena. However, it is now slated to branch into smartwatches in 2021, something confirmed by a new FCC listing. It is a roun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 18:21

The X65 modem ushers in “5G phase 2."(Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm previews Snapdragon X65 5G modem with 10 Gbps speeds

The next gen X65 5G modems are expected to power all Android and iPhone flagship devices launching in 2022. Prominent features for the upcoming "5G phase 2" modem include 10 Gbps speeds, improved antenna module with support for th...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Feb 2021 16:45

A certain new Realme phone has finally been certified. (Source: MIIT)

Update | Realme's alleged 2021 flagship appears in "GT" form on an official Chinese website

The Realme RMX2202 is a phone said to be the brand's 2021 flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. Therefore, it might prove a mighty rival for Xiaomi's freshly-launched Mi 11. It has popped up on a database ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 17:56

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (L) and the iQOO 7 (R) have taken up prominent positions in AnTuTu's charts. (Image source: AnTuTu/Samsung/iQOO - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S20 and iQOO 7 join Vivo's X series as the latest threats to Xiaomi and Redmi dominance in rejigged AnTuTu price-performance charts

AnTuTu has published its slightly rejigged price-performance charts for January, and although there are still a dozen spots taken up by Xiaomi and Redmi, there are plenty of strong rivals nipping at their heels. The popular iQOO 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 11:41

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is rumored to look like this. (Source: Twitter)

Samsung might launch the next Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip in July 2021

The latest leaks suggest that Samsung might call its next premium foldables the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, and confer rear cameras like those of the S21 Ultra and S21 respectively on them. Now, according to the prolific leaker Ic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 23:36

Is there something even better than the Mi 11 Pro out there? (Source: Weibo)

A dubious new leak points to an impending Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Plus model

Xiaomi will launch the global edition of the Mi 11 flagship smartphone on February 8, 2021. However, this event is overshadowed by rumors of this device's Pro version. Now, a new leak claims that an even more premium Pro+ is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 22:57

Spare parts for the totalled Samsung Galaxy Z Flip cost Jeffreys US$760 (Image source: Hugh Jeffreys)

YouTuber restores a completely broken Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, but the "most expensive phone to repair" set him back an additional US$760

Underlining just how expensive the current generation of foldable devices is, YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys showcased just how expensive it can be to return a broken Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to full working order. The repairs alone cost mor...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Feb 2021 07:56

The iQOO Neo5 is portrayed as a Snapdragon 870 device in new leaks

Vivo's premium sub-brand iQOO is now rumored to have a new headliner for its Neo smartphone series ready to launch in March 2021. With its alleged Snapdragon 870 processor and up to 88W charging speed, it is also now depicted as a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 16:53

Motorola will launch a low-cost 5G smartphone in India soon

The Motorola Ibiza will be launched in India sometime in February 2021

A new leak suggests that Motorola will launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480-powered Motorola Ibiza (Moto G40) in India first. It is slated for a February 2021 release, and will likely be unveiled alongside the similarly-specced Moto...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Feb 2021 08:26