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Alleged Honor V40 and Huawei Nova 8 rear camera schematics. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak puts the prospect of a Kirin 9000-powered Honor V40 flagship in doubt

Despite the recent shake-up in ownership at Honor, tipsters still expect the launch of V40 smartphones from the company sometime soon. However, this line's most premium variant may now not run on the Huawei Mate 40's Kirin 9000 as...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 18:22
iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown reveals generous image sensor but rather small battery (Source: iFixit)

iFixit tears down the iPhone 12 Pro Max to reveal a 47% larger image sensor than the one used for the iPhone 12

Although the 6.7-inch display provides enough space for a generous battery, the L-shaped power pack inside the iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly smaller than the one that Apple used in last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max. However, this year...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 15:08
The Galaxy Note 21 is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3

Company executive hints that the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 series is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3

A report from a South Korean news outlet hammers the final nail in the Galaxy Note 21 series' coffin. The critically-acclaimed phablet is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which reportedly ship with an S Pen out of the...
Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Nov 2020 10:22
The Compact version of Sony's Xperias may make a comeback. (Source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia Compact line could be back for good in 2021 with a new 5G Snapdragon chipset

There are now rumors of Sony's resurrecting the Compact versions of the Xperia smartphone series. Such stories have been around before, although this one comes with mention of the Snapdragon 775 SoC, which might grace the premium ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 00:01
Sony Xperia 5 II

87% Sony Xperia 5 II smartphone in review – On its way with 5G and cinema format

Long and slim. Like the Xperia 1 II, the Xperia 5 II is a consistent further development of the previous year's models. In our review of the Sony Xperia 5 II, we clarify what else has changed besides the inclusion of 5G hardware and enhanced photo software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.10" | 163 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Nov 2020 19:26
Is this the S21 Ultra's display? (Source: Twitter)

The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra renders show a display that might be more edge-to-edge than ever before

The famous leaker Ice Universe now claims that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will launch as the phone with the "narrowest chin in history" on its launch. This is due to new renders that show a device with practically non-existent bezels. M...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2020 23:23
This may be the OnePlus 9's rear camera module. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The OnePlus 9 is now touted to have dual 48MP rear cameras

The rumor mill is already working through reports on OnePlus' next-gen flagship smartphones. One of them is thought to be called the 9, and is linked to renders showing triple rear cameras, two of which are much larger than the th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2020 21:21
The new Lenovo device could be a successor to the Lemon 3 or the K5 Note. (Image source: Lenovo/GSMArena - edited)

Lenovo K6 Note or Lenovo Lemon revival coming soon to cross swords with the Redmi Note 9

Lenovo has been trolling Xiaomi on social media by taking a subtle stab at the current marketing of the upcoming Redmi Note 9 smartphones for the Chinese market. It appears Lenovo has something planned to take the shine off the Re...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2020 11:02
Is this the Galaxy A12? (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy A12 shows up in renders looking like the Galaxy A42

A new leak hints at the existence of a Galaxy A12 smartphone to be launched in early 2020 or 2021. It suggests this device will have the same new square rear camera module as the higher-end A42 5G. However, should it prove accurat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 23:21
A 12 unit with green tint (left) next to an unaffected iPhone. (Source: Apple Communities)

The iPhone 12 series may be the latest premium device line to exhibit the "green tint" display disorder

"Green tint" is an issue in which OLED displays seem to glow where they should remain completely dark under certain conditions. It was present in some units of the iPhone 11 series last year, and has now reportedly raised its head...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 18:26
Elisa's 5G network was used to achieve new peak speeds. (Source: Elisa)

Qualcomm and its Finnish partners claim to break the world's 5G speed record

Qualcomm, Nokia and the carrier Elisa claim to have achieved the world's fastest data-transfer speed over millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G. This was done using dedicated hardware and resources from these 3 partners, and was reportedly ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 16:54
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Smartphone Review: After Community feedback, the best Galaxy S20

88% Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Smartphone Review: After Community feedback, the best Galaxy S20

Darling of the public. Samsung has the 6.5-inch Galaxy S20 FE 5G - FE stands for fan edition - completely on the desires of the Galaxy-S20 Community. The result can be seen, because the fan edition is so far the fastest Galaxy-S20 model and is outstanding in nearly all other areas. In addition, it is surprisingly inexpensive by high-end standards.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.50" | 190 g
Manuel Masiero, 20 Nov 2020 01:39
The new "Ultimate" Axon 20 5G. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE reveals 4G and Extreme versions of the under-display-cam Axon 20 5G

ZTE was first to the under-display selfie camera with the launch of its Axon 20 5G smartphone earlier in 2020. Now, it has teased an "Extreme" variant of the same device, although how it earns this moniker is not clear at present....
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2020 21:32
The Realme 7 5G has been launched in Europe

Realme 7 5G launched in Europe with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 120Hz display, and more

The 5G version of the Realme 7 —the Realme 7 5G— has been launched in Europe. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, four rear cameras, a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel clocked at 120Hz, and a 5,000mAh ba...
Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Nov 2020 13:40
The 7T is at a good price right now. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | Get US$250 off the T-Mobile OnePlus 7T for Black Friday

OnePlus has revealed its 2020 Black Friday deals for the US market. They include discounts on the flagship 8 and 8 Pro, as well as 40% off its latest wireless earphones. However, the best deal here may be the 7T, which can be had ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2020 23:43
How big are the differences between the iPhone 11 Pro's and 12 Pro's cameras?

Camera Comparison: Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro has finally arrived, and it does everything better. How well does, for example, the camera perform? And how much better is it than last year’s iPhone 11 Pro’s? Do the minor differences found on the spec sheet really justify switching? Let’s find out!
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2020 22:33
iPhone 12 Pro OLED flicker

iPhone 12 Pro: Pulse Width Modulation for the OLED Display

Straight from our test lab: just like all OLED displays the iPhone 12 Pro’s will also be utilizing Pulse Width Modulation for brightness regulation. We took a closer look at it and would like to present you with our findings.
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2020 22:33
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

90% Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

Enticing. The iPhone 12 Pro received a design refresh reminiscent of the old iPhone 5s. It features the latest technology the Californians have to offer, including 5G and Apple's new magnetic MagSafe feature. Find out whether or not it is worth switching in our review.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 6.10" | 189 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2020 22:32
A Galaxy S21 render. (Source: Voice)

The Exynos 2100 is now alleged to have a top speed beating that of the Snapdragon 875

The latest potential Samsung Galaxy S21 Geekbench 5 scores are out there, and they show the Snapdragon 875 variant may be ahead of what might be this phone's Exynos 2100-powered counterpart. However, according to a famous leaker, ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2020 20:03
MediaTek has absorbed Enpirion. (Source: Intel)

MediaTek acquires Intel's power-management chip business for US$85 million

Intel has reportedly sold its Enpirion arm to MediaTek. This division is responsible for the chipsets that regulate the power delivered to CPUs or ICs. Therefore, the Taiwanese silicon firm may be looking to combine some or all of...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 22:42
The first-gen Nord. (Source: OnePlus)

An early OnePlus Nord 2 leak purports to spill some important specs for the phone

The Nord is OnePlus' much-hyped contender in the 2020 upper-mid-range smartphone market. Now, a new report claims that it will get a second generation. It might run on a new Snapdragon 5G processor, have a high-refresh-rate displa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2020 23:10
The new CyberPods. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic teases new CyberPod TWS earbuds to go with its gaming phones

The gaming phone brand RedMagic will release its latest TWS earbuds, the CyberPods, globally in November 2020. These accessories' design is an original take on the AirPod-clone form-factor that might complement its maker's flagshi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2020 22:35
Nokia is all set to release three new smartphones soon

Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, and Nokia 6.3 release date tipped; Q4 2020 launch imminent

A new report says that Nokia will reportedly launch the Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G and Nokia 6.3 before 2020 ends. All three devices were due to be released earlier in the year, but the date got pushed back consistently.
Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Nov 2020 15:29
Samsung might not release the Galaxy Note 21 in 2021

Samsung likely to ditch the Galaxy Note 21 series in 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series might be the last of its kind, as Samsung is yet to start working on its successor, according to a well-renowned industry insider. The Samsung Galaxy Note 21 series is also absent from Samsung's l...
Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Nov 2020 11:46
By and large, the Google Pixel 4a 5G has the same hardware as the Pixel 5.

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Review results

The Pixel 4a 5G is a cheaper alternative to the flagship Pixel 5. However, both smartphones feature the same SoC and the same dual-camera system.
Manuel Masiero, 16 Nov 2020 08:42
Part of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's thermal management system. (Source: YouTube)

High-end smartphones might need insulation as well as cooling in the future: new report

The processors that power our phones have become so powerful that they are now designed with the kind of cooling historically only expected from high-end PCs. This involves heatsinks, thermal paste and even vapor-chambers on a mob...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2020 23:36
The X7 series is coming to India. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms an Indian launch for the X7 and X7 Pro

The Realme X7 and X7 Pro are phones based on 5G MediaTek Dimensity chipsets that aren't often seen in international markets. However, this may change soon as their release to the Indian market has just been announced. Unfortunatel...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2020 18:40
The Galaxy S21 may have glass on only one side. (Source: OnLeaks)

A new leak alleges the Samsung Galaxy S21 will have a plastic rear panel

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is probably not too far from launch at this point. The latest tip on this subject contains a near-complete specs leak for its 3 putative variants. However, it also offers interesting new details, such...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2020 23:23
Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review: The Pixel 5 on the cheap

84% Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review: The Pixel 5 on the cheap

Better than the flagship? The Google Pixel 4a 5G makes life harder for the Pixel 5. It features the same SoC and the same camera system. However, it has a bigger 6.2-inch screen and is much cheaper.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.20" | 168 g
Manuel Masiero, 14 Nov 2020 03:31
Is this the Realme 7 5G? (Source: Realme)

The affordable 5G Realme V5 may go global under a different name

Realme launched the V5, which started at around US$212, as a Chinese-market exclusive earlier in the year. Now, however, it appears to have been approved for sale in Thailand, suggesting that this 6.5-inch 90Hz display device may ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2020 22:10
The Samsung Exynos 1080 is now official

Samsung Exynos 1080: 5nm mobile SoC comes with ARM's Cortex-A78 CPU cores, Mali-G78 GPU, and more

Samsung's newest mid-range mobile chipset, the Exynos 1080, is finally official. It features a 1+3+4 configuration with four Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores, an ARM Mali-G78 GPU, and an integrated 5G modem that supports mmWave and...
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Nov 2020 15:55
A new Redmi Note 9 5G render. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Redmi Note 9 5G will start at just US$150

Recent leaks have pointed to the existence of upcoming phones called the Redmi Note 9 5G and 9 Pro 5G. Now, a Weibo tipster asserts that this new series will start at 1000 yuan on its Chinese launch. The Pro variant, on the other ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2020 22:49
DISH will roll 5G out soon. (Source: DISH)

DISH announces the United States' first Open RAN-based 5G network

DISH, the company behind Sling TV, has announced that it will soon offer 5G services in the US. Furthermore, its network will be the first to be compatible with Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, so as to make the integra...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2020 22:10
Leaked Galaxy S21 Ultra renders. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will finally support 120 Hz at QHD; new, improved 108 MP camera also touted

The release of the Galaxy S21 series isn't that far off any more and more information has surfaced about the line-leading Galaxy S21 Ultra. Notable takeaways include faster charging than the Note 20 Ultra, a new 108 MP camera, and...
Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2020 11:09
The new Dimensity 700. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek announces the Dimensity 700, a 5G chipset for next-gen mid-range phones

MediaTek has launched a new addition to its Dimensity series of mobile processors. This 700 chipset is based on a 7 nanometer process and has 8 cores with a maximum speed of 2.2GHz. It supports LP-DDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage and du...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2020 22:13
MediaTek has released two new chipsets for Chromebooks

MediaTek MT8195 and MT8192 launched; 6nm chips billed to power Chromebooks, tablets, smart displays, and more starting Q2 2021

MediaTek's new MT8195 and MT8192 chipsets are the company's newest Chromebook-centric chipsets. The former is powered by ARM's latest Cortex-A78 cores, while the latter uses previous-generation Cortex-A76 cores. Both chipsets use ...
Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Nov 2020 17:00
The smartphone with a wrap-round display would allegedly be part of the Galaxy Z foldable series. (Image Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung might be working on a smartphone with surround display and sliding rear camera

Word on the street is that the smartphone featuring the new wrap-around display would be part of the Galaxy Z series and could be launched soon in response to Xiaomi's commercial version for the Mi Mix Alpha. The upcoming Samsung ...
Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2020 14:49
The OnePlus Nord is all set to get a successor in the form of the OnePlus Nord SE

OnePlus Nord SE reportedly slated for Q1 2021 launch; will come with a 4,500mAh battery, support for 65W fast charging, and more

OnePlus is expected to release the low-cost OnePlus Nord SE sometime in March 2021. The smartphone is set to feature a 4,500mAh battery that supports fast charging at 65W. It will likely be released in India first, followed by the...
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Nov 2020 18:55
PWM could become an obstacle for the Super Retina XDR display in the new Apple iPhone 12.

Apple iPhone 12: The new OLED display is great but it has a caveat

Super Retina XDR, that's what Apple has named its new iPhone display with OLED technology. That sounds good but could be a step back for some users despite its great color display and Dolby Vision support.
Florian Schmitt, 09 Nov 2020 18:12
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is still plagued with touchscreen problems

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen issues might not be fixable via software updates

Samsung has issued yet another fix to address the Galaxy S20 FE's touchscreen issues. Some users have reported that the update only partially addresses the problem, with some touchscreen functions not working as intended. The defe...
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Nov 2020 17:59
Nokia introduces the 8 V 5G UW. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches the 8 V 5G UW for the US market

Nokia has just completed its latest product unveiling, and it's a new version of the 8.3 5G. This smartphone is a variant optimized for the Verizon network in the United States. To this end, it has much the same specs as the origi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2020 17:26
Nokia announces its latest event. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia announces an imminent US launch event for new phones

Nokia has invited US fans to join it for a new live event set for November 9, 2020 (tomorrow). Based on the hastag used in the Twitter-based announcement for this launch, it is likely to pertain to new phones from this HMD Global ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2020 16:45
Qualcomm's 5G-heavy business model may have paid off in 2020. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm posts its final-quarter and fiscal results for 2020

Qualcomm concluded its latest fiscal year (FY) on September 27, 2020. As a result, it has now revealed that it made approximately US$23.5 billion in this year, about $8.4 billion of which came from its fourth quarter. The company ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 17:38
Market share trends for phone brands in India. (Source: IDC)

The Indian smartphone market "rebounded" in the third quarter of 2020: new market research

Smartphone shipments in India - one of the top 3 markets worldwide - shrank by a worrying 48% in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). However, three months later, the story has changed: the same market had posted year-on-year (YoY...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 16:36
Redmi's "Note 9 Pro 5G". (Source: TENAA)

The new 5G versions of the Redmi Note 9 may have been confirmed by TENAA

Recently, signs of a new and more premium version of the popular Redmi Note 9 emerged in leak form. A new certification issued by the Chinese regulator TENAA may shed more light on these rumors: it may be a variant of this phone t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 15:24
The iPhone 12 Max is now live. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max variants amidst a wireless-charging controversy

Apple had left its biggest and smallest versions of the iPhone 12 for last in terms of making them available to buy. Now, however, both the successor to the 11 Pro Max and the completely new 5.4-inch Mini variant can be pre-ordere...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 23:02
The Xiaomi Mi 11 will likely be released in January 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 875

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has just made its second Geekbench appearance. The Snapdragon 875-powered smartphone nets single and multi-core scores of 1,105 and 3,512, respectively. Although the multi-core score seems a bit lot, the results r...
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Nov 2020 16:45
Samsung is reportedly working on a new Galaxy M series smartphone

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M62 smartphone could offer up to 256GB of storage

A new report states that Samsung is working on a high-end Galaxy M series phone, allegedly coming with up to 256GB of internal storage. Dubbed as the Galaxy M62, it will succeed the Galaxy M51 released earlier this year. We can ex...
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Nov 2020 02:42
The Pixel 4a 5G is released to more markets. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 4a (5G) is now available to pre-order in some European countries

Today, (November 5, 2020) Google has released the 5G variant of the Pixel 4a for pre-orders in Germany, France, the UK and Ireland. As with its flagship sibling, the 5, they come with an offer of free Bose wireless headphones with...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 19:39
The "S21 Ultra case leak". (Source: Twitter)

A new "protective case" leak may confirm the Samsung Galaxy S21 series' new design

The reliable tipster IceUniverse has posted what appear to be marketing images for Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra cases. The high-quality photos unambiguously show the new and super-prominent rear camera modules linked to this upcoming ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 19:09

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