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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

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung W21 5G Android handset hits China (Source: Android Community)

Foldable Samsung W21 5G to launch later this month — exclusively — in China

After a few luxury handsets available exclusively for the Chinese market, such as the W2018, W2019, and the W20, Samsung is back with the W21 5G. With a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen inside and an external 6.23-inch display, the ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 10:37

Leaked Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 specs indicate that its Cortex-X1 core is clocked at 2.8GHz

A seasoned Weibo leaker has shed some light on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875's specifications. Its 1+3+4 design consists of a Cortex-X1 super core clocked at 2.8GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Nov 2020 16:49

Everybody loves Redmi. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi K30 series devices rock the new AnTuTu smartphone price-performance charts by claiming three out of five top spots

Three out of the five AnTuTu Android smartphone price-performance charts have been topped by devices from the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi 10X, Redmi 9, and evergreen Redmi Note 8 Pro add to the Xiaomi sub-brand’s dominance. Only t...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 22:56

The Huawei Mate 40 RS post-teardown. (Source: Bilibili via SeekDevice)

A Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals an ultra-fast in-house memory chip

The Huawei Mate 40 RS is a special edition of its new flagship smartphone series with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. A new report indicates that the latter spec is handled not by a standard mobile ROM module but by one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2020 18:21

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G and Redmi 10X 5G smartphones come with a 3.5 mm audio jack. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi 10X Pro 5G leapfrogs the regular Redmi 10X as AnTuTu's latest midrange smartphone performance chart stays mostly static

The Redmi 10X duo of 5G smartphones with the MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor have managed to retain the top two positions in AnTuTu’s latest midrange Android smartphone performance chart. However, the Redmi 10X Pro variant has no...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 16:44

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes in Mystic Silver, White, Black, Olive Green, and Sunflower Yellow. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro with 5nm Kirin 9000 SoC spoils the Snapdragon party to top AnTuTu's October flagship smartphone performance chart

AnTuTu’s Android flagship smartphone table for October has produced a surprising new leader with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G breezing past the Snapdragon 865 competition and snatching the top spot away from the iQOO 5 Pro. The perfo...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 14:22

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 is expected to make its debut sometime in January

New Snapdragon 875 Master Lu benchmark listing sheds light on the chip's GPU prowess, maximum clock speed, and more

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 managed to beat Huawei's Kirin 9000 and the previous-generation Snapdragon 865+ in the Master Lu benchmark. While the Snapdragon 875's Cortex-X1 Super core (2.8GHz) managed to keep it ahead in the CPU d...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Nov 2020 21:16

Google's Pixel 5 from the inside. (Source: YouTube)

The Google Pixel 5 looks decently reparable in a new video

The YouTuber PBK Reviews has conducted a Pixel 5 teardown on this channel. It seemed relatively easy to do so, possibly showing that several individual components can be replaced with ease. Then again, the vlogger could find no si...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2020 16:31

Xiaomi might release the Redmi Note 10 soon

The Redmi Note 10 series will allegedly feature three devices; mid-November launch date likely

An industry insider suggests that Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Redmi Note 10 series sometime in November 2020. It will consist of three devices, namely the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. At least o...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Nov 2020 15:23

OnePlus has gone all out on the new 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition model launched, lots of unique features and inclusions

OnePlus has officially unveiled its eagerly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition version of its well-received 8T smartphone. The device features a completely redesigned rear case and comes with a custom UI and a number of ta...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2020 10:08

Drones take on a Mate 40-inspired shape over Beijing. (Source: MyDrivers)

JD.com holds a drone air-show to celebrate selling its stock of the Huawei Mate 40 series in just 11 seconds

The Huawei Mate 40 series was released for sale via e-tailers such as JD.com in China on October 30, 2020. A new report claims that it took this site only 11 seconds to sell out of the new phones completely on this first day. It r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2020 00:09

The Honor V40 smartphones are touted as worthy Mate 40 alternatives in a new leak

Huawei's premium sub-brand Honor is now slated to launch its flagship V40 series in December 2020. The leaker @RODENT450 claims to have dug the more prevalent of its specs up in a new Twitter post. They include a 50MP primary came...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 18:45

New MediaTek chips are allegedly in the pipeline

MediaTek reportedly working on two Cortex-A78 based chips

A new leak suggests that MediaTek is working on two new chipsets that use ARM's latest Cortex-A78 cores. It will likely succeed last year's Dimensity lineup and set a precedent for subsequent MediaTek releases in 2021. The hardwar...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Nov 2020 10:50

5G

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

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

Camera Comparison: Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro: Pulse Width Modulation for the OLED Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung likely to ditch the Galaxy Note 21 series in 2021

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Review results

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

Realme confirms an Indian launch for the X7 and X7 Pro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nokia announces an imminent US launch event for new phones

Qualcomm posts its final-quarter and fiscal results for 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foldable Samsung W21 5G to launch later this month — exclusively — in China

Leaked Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 specs indicate that its Cortex-X1 core is clocked at 2.8GHz

Redmi K30 series devices rock the new AnTuTu smartphone price-performance charts by claiming three out of five top spots

A Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals an ultra-fast in-house memory chip

Redmi 10X Pro 5G leapfrogs the regular Redmi 10X as AnTuTu's latest midrange smartphone performance chart stays mostly static

Huawei Mate 40 Pro with 5nm Kirin 9000 SoC spoils the Snapdragon party to top AnTuTu's October flagship smartphone performance chart

New Snapdragon 875 Master Lu benchmark listing sheds light on the chip's GPU prowess, maximum clock speed, and more

The Google Pixel 5 looks decently reparable in a new video

The Redmi Note 10 series will allegedly feature three devices; mid-November launch date likely

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition model launched, lots of unique features and inclusions

JD.com holds a drone air-show to celebrate selling its stock of the Huawei Mate 40 series in just 11 seconds

The Honor V40 smartphones are touted as worthy Mate 40 alternatives in a new leak

MediaTek reportedly working on two Cortex-A78 based chips

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