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The Huawei Band 7 is a lithe, affordable update to the Huawei Band 6

Alongside the Mate Xs 2 and MatePad SE, Huawei also launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 7, in China yesterday The Band 7 is an incremental update to last year's Band 6 but arrives in a slightly more compact form, whi...

Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2022 15:09

This case might be intended for the Mate 50 series. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Mate 50 series will launch in mid-2022 with a new 5G-enabling accessory

A new leak backs Huawei to get a Mate 50 series of premium phablets on the market in 2022 - however, they are also now not slated to materialize for a couple of months. This delay may enable the OEM to release the devices alongsid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 13:20

The Xiaomi 12 Lite appears to lack OIS. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Lite: Stunning live images confirm a 108 MP camera for the budget Xiaomi 12 series phone

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has now made its first real-world appearance, with images from Weibo showing off the mid-range phone's stunning design. Flat edges like the Redmi Note 11 series' and a 108 MP main camera seemingly without OIS ar...

Ricci Rox, 27 Apr 2022 09:02

This could be the Axon 40. (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

The upcoming Axon 40 and its improved UDC display allegedly star in a new in-the-wild leak

ZTE has already strongly indicated that its impending Axon 40 will be its third-gen under-display camera (UDC) smartphone. Now, an image that allegedly offers a better close-up of the front panel in question might confirm this sta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 23:42

The GamePad Elite Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases the Gamepad Elite Edition, a cross-platform controller rated for "somatosensory" control and a linear motor

Xiaomi has announced that the latest addition to its GamePad controller line will launch via its crowdfunding platform. This upcoming Elite Edition is currently hyped as a "somatosensory" accessory, thanks to its new 6-axis gyrosc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:55

Vivo touts the V1 Plus as a second-gen in-house ISP that improves low-light performance and dynamic range for the new X80 smartphone series

The Vivo X80 series of Android smartphones is now official, which means their V1 Plus (or V1+) image signal processor (ISP) is as well. This chipset is exclusive to the new devices, and is rated to augment some aspects of their ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:03

The Poco F4 GT will be a rebadged Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. (Source: We Qiuwen)

Update | Poco F4 GT global pricing leaks ahead of launch

The Poco F4 GT will makes its global debut on April 26. The phone's pricing has now leaked ahead of launch, and it looks to be a lot more expensive than the device it's essentially a rebadge of—the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

Ricci Rox, 26 Apr 2022 13:55

New Redmi Note phones are coming. (Source: Lu Weibing)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 11T series for launch

General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, has now teased the imminent arrival of a new batch of Redmi Note series devices. These phones are intended to be the performance-focused counterparts of the Redmi Note 11 series, and word on t...

Ricci Rox, 26 Apr 2022 13:49

Vivo launches the mid-range S15e with a Samsung Exynos chipset and a 50MP main camera

Vivo has announced the S15e as a perhaps more affordable alternative to the new X80 mobile-photography flagship smartphones today (April 25, 2022). It has a modern design, although it lags behind a bit in terms of display refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 20:28

RedMagic announces a new launch. (Source: RedMagic)

Update | RedMagic announces a new Transformers Custom Edition of its 2022 flagship smartphone

The Android gaming smartphone brand RedMagic has announced that a new limited edition of its 7 Pro flagship will become the first-gen Optimus Prime-themed smartphone. The brand has yet to divulge what this collaboration will look ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 16:17

Can you go diving with a new GT 3 Pro? (Source: Huawei)

Huawei teases the launch of a Watch GT 3 Pro with a potentially vastly upgraded spec

Huawei has confirmed that the Watch GT 3 Pro will make its debut soon. The OEM is also now teasing the wearable as a new deep-sea diving companion thanks to improved, apparently independently-verified ingress protection. The spec ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 14:14

The Mate Xs 2 may or may not look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei's Mate Xs 2 launch price allegedly emerges in a new leak, along with some of the new foldable's specs

Huawei has already made a surprising and abrupt return to a first-gen design in its technically fifth-gen foldable phablet, the upcoming Mate Xs 2. Now, a display-industry leaker purports to spill its pricing ahead of its launch, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2022 18:53

The Poco F4 could be a rebadged Redmi K40S. (Source: Xiaomi)

Poco F4 and Redmi Note 12 series receive certifications ahead of launch

Xiaomi is getting set to launch new devices in the coming months: the Redmi Note 12 series in China and the Poco F4 globally. Two Redmi Note 12 models have now been spotted at TENAA, while the Poco F4 looks to have made the trip o...

Ricci Rox, 23 Apr 2022 16:33

An allegedly Watch GT 3 Pro render. (Source: RODENT950 via Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro will launch in April 2022 with a top-end titanium-cased option

The official announcement of Huawei's upcoming Mate Xs 2 product event has led to speculation that the long-awaited Pro version of this OEM's Watch GT 3 will also make an entrance during this show. The allegedly upcoming smartwatc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2022 15:37

Huawei will launch a new foldable soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei announces the launch of a new foldable smartphone with surprising design choices

Huawei has been thought to launch its next premium foldable smartphone as the Mate X3; however, one of the OEM's top executives has just officially revealed that the Mate Xs 2 instead. In even more unexpected news, this imminent 2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2022 15:02

Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro officially announced to launch globally on April 26

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, has now officially announced the launch dates of its two latest products, the Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro. Both devices will launch globally on April 26 alongside the Poco F4 GT.

Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2022 14:35

Vivo has a new camera for new phones. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo confirms a brand new Sony main camera for the X80 series

Vivo has announced that its X80 series of Android smartphones will deliver a new "breakthrough" in mobile photography. It will be the world's first phone with the Sony IMX866 camera sensor. The brand has yet to divulge any specs o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2022 19:14

OnePlus 10: New leak reveals details of the vanilla OnePlus premium phone

A new leak has now provided the closest look yet at OnePlus's next premium phone, the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 10 will sit beneath the OnePlus 10 Pro but will remain noteworthy in its own right thanks to features like a 50 MP main ...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2022 15:20

Xiaomi unleashes the premium-looking Redmi 10 Power and less pricey 10A on the Indian market

Xiaomi India has announced 2 new versions of the Redmi 10 Android smartphone today (April 20, 2022). Its new Power version offers new, higher end finishes and more RAM. whereas the 10A offers bargain specs with a price to match. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 23:02

The Realme Q5 Pro is the world's first checkered-flag smartphone

Realme has validated a number of leaks today (April 20, 2022) with the launch of the Q5 Android smartphone series. Of these, the Pro has indeed debuted with a distinctive checkered pattern on its rear panel, not to mention a Snapd...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 18:51

The OnePlus Ace will be here soon. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases the Ace in terms of its unique cooling system

The OnePlus Ace is currently thought to launch as the Chinese-market version of the upcoming 10R flagship smartphone variant. The brand is currently hyping it as a device that will also debut a new kind of "supercrystalline" mater...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2022 17:49

OPPO hypes its new option in CPU. (Source: OPPO)

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is spotted challenging the Snapdragon 870 SoC on Geekbench

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is a new version of the previously-released 8000 processor slated to debut in a new OPPO smartphone soon. Now, more details on the SoC variant may have leaked out ahead of its official introduction. They inc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 18:16

The Vivo X80 series will launch soon. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will debut with a custom 50MP main camera and more besides

The Vivo Xn0 series is a line of smartphones that aims to appeal to photography enthusiasts with its unusual features and camera specs. In 2022, they are said to include a second-gen in-house ISP and a customized version of a high...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2022 15:56

The Pad 5 is on its way to India. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is coming to India

Xiaomi has announced that it is bringing "the next big thing" to India soon. It will come in the form of the Pad 5, one of its latest flagship Android tablets. Its new launch date suggests it will debut alongside its corresponding...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 17:59

Does Honor have new phones to launch? (Source: Honor)

The Dimensity 9000 SoC is allegedly destined for the Honor 70 series

The Honor 70-series of smartphones is now slated to launch with potentially significant performance gains over its 60-series predecessors. This is because it is now rumored to offer a range of new processors, which may even top ou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 17:17

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is on the way. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO K10 5G will launch in April 2022 with a Dimensity 8000-MAX SoC

OPPO has now confirmed a launch for the K10 5G series in China, the vanilla model of which will become the world's first smartphone with the "MAX" version of the Dimensity 8000 processor, whereas its Pro counterpart will emerge wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 16:25

The Axon 40 is touted as a particularly futuristic phone. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE confirms it will launch its third-gen under-display camera smartphone soon in one of Weibo's most unique teasers to date

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the ZTE Axon 40 series of smartphone have led to rumors that the OEM would launch its latest under-display camera device in 2022. Now, it seems this prospect is a reality, as the pho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 15:52

Vivo X Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 side-by-side images show difference in creasing

The Vivo X Fold made its grand debut last week with a slew of impressive hardware. The phone is said to be creaseless, but a side-by-side image with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 offers a different perspective.

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2022 13:04

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be a considerable upgrade on the Snapdragon 778G, however. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 expected to play second fiddle to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be Qualcomm's apex mid-range chipset for the year and is widely considered to be a rival to MediaTek's powerful Dimensity 8100. That rivalry may be a bit one-sided, however, if new reports are to be bel...

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2022 11:37

Motorola may re-hash this promo soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G52 is coming to India

The Moto G52 is an affordable 4G-only Android smartphone recently launched in Europe. It is now said to bring its combination of potential bargain specs with it to India market before April 2022 is out. However, it may not arrive ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 19:42

The Vivo X80 series might be here soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo X80: A "global Pro Plus" variant appears on Geekbench without the Dimensity 9000 SoC

Vivo is said to launch the high-end X80 series of Android smartphones soon. A new leak has sparked rumors that the line will launch outside China; even more interestingly, its alleged model number has now also appeared on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 15:59

The new X Note Aerospace Edition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo announces that the X Note Aerospace Edition comes with its own little piece of the moon

Vivo has just announced the X Note flagship Android smartphone for 2022. Now, the brand has also literally promised the moon with a new special edition of the device. It apparently comes with a fragment of a meteorite heretofore l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 16:48

The Q5 Pro's rumored special edition. (Source: Twitter)

The Realme Q5 Pro appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon processor and 8GB of RAM

The Q5 Pro is thought to be Realme's next phone with top-end 80W charging. It is also now said to have one of Qualcomm's higher-end SoCs and Android 12 on its launch. It may do so alongside a Q5i variant, although a vanilla Q5 is,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2022 14:00

The Redmi K50 Gaming. (Source: Ice Universe)

Poco F4 GT: Gaming-focused phone to debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on April 26

Poco has now confirmed a launch event scheduled for April 26. The Xiaomi sub-brand will officially debut its first premium phone of the year, the Poco F4 GT, at that event. According to most rumors, the Poco F4 GT will be a rebadg...

Ricci Rox, 15 Apr 2022 13:02

Is this an X80 Pro? (Source: Yh_Liew via Weibo)

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 22:13

Android 12 reaches the Motorola Moto G200 in Europe

Motorola has been spotted updating its Moto G200 5G to a newer version of Android. The update has only rolled out to units of this competitive mid-ranger in Europe thus far, although it is said to expand to additional markets soon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 21:21

The iQOO Neo6 is official. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo6 is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone on the market, starting for under US$450

iQOO now brings the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor to the Android smartphone market in the form of the Neo6. It also benefits from a 120Hz AMOLED display and top-end 80W Flash Charge SuperVOOC charging - all for as little as 2,799 y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 20:08

OPPO Reno8 to debut with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 as other specs leak

A new leak has now revealed details of what appears to be the OPPO Reno8. The mid-range phone looks set to be the first device on the market with the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while also packing a slew of solid hardware.

Ricci Rox, 13 Apr 2022 14:23

The Neo6's latest teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO announces a charging upgrade for the impending Neo6

The high-octane iQOO Neo series of Android smartphones is slated to get a new flagship very soon. However, the brand has decided to drop a teaser previewing a potentially crucial spec ahead of this event. It seems the Neo6 can add...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2022 21:52

RedMagic announces pricing and availability for the 7 Pro, the latest UDC flagship smartphone on the global market

RedMagic has launched the 7 Pro in several regions worldwide today (April 12, 2022). The gaming phone's new global edition boasts most of the latest performance boosts the brand has to offer, an under-display camera (UDC) for its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2022 14:00

The OnePlus 10 is said to have worse camera hardware than the OnePlus 10 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

Potential OnePlus 10 to debut in Q2 with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 onboard

After releasing the OnePlus 10 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, OnePlus looks set to bring the vanilla model of the flagship phone—the OnePlus 10—to the market. Supposedly, a Q2 launch is on the cards, and the phone will be powered ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2022 09:02

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. (Source: Business Standard News)

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE: No MediaTek Dimensity 9000 model on the cards

Earlier reports tipping Samsung to launch the Galaxy S22 FE later this year with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 running things have now been called into doubt. No such plan exists, it appears, and the Galaxy S22 FE will debut with Snap...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2022 20:22

The X80 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will launch in April 2022 with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras and an X Note-like build

Vivo has just debuted its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship smartphone for 2022; now, according to a new leak, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered alternative is on the way. This X80 Pro's design has allegedly leaked in full for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 19:04

Vivo Pad: The first-gen tablet is now official, complete with Snapdragon silicon, a 2.5K screen and more

Vivo has introduced its inaugural Pad today (April 11, 2022). This device might be the brand's first ever Android tablet, although it would be hard to tell given how it stacks up compared to others in its market. The new slate's d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 17:59

Has Realme partnered with Vans? (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The Q5 Pro will become the first-gen Realme x Vans limited-edition smartphone

Realme has hinted that it will launch a new generation of its Q-series Android smartphones soon. Not only is this line rumored to be in line for top-end charging at mid-range pricing, it is also now linked to a tie-in with the foo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 17:59

The OnePlus Nord Buds are expected to be considerably cheaper than the OnePlus Buds Z2. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite to launch on April 28

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch event scheduled for April 28 in India. The company only claims an "array of OnePlus devices" will debut at the event, but all available information points towards those being the Nord ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2022 12:46

The elusive OPPO Find N could arrive globally as a OnePlus foldable

OnePlus is set to join the big leagues with the launch of its first foldable phone this year. Supposedly, this foldable will be based on the OPPO Find N, a China-exclusive device that launched to a very positive reception months a...

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2022 22:55

Android 12-based MIUI 13.0.2 now available for Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

MIUI 13 finally hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, but it's far from perfect

After a long wait, Android 12 arrived on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in Europe (and other regions, since the update is a global one) as MIUI 13.0.2. The update package has 3.3 GB in size and includes quite a few changes and fixes, but a...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2022 18:48

TCL's latest Red Dot award winners. (Source: TCL)

TCL announces a launch for its latest, Red Dot award-winning 4K miniLED TVs and soundbars

TCL has set a date on which its newest 4K TVs and soundbars will be unleashed on the international market. The OEM has revealed that there will be at least 2 products from either product category to preview during the show ahead o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2022 16:41

RedMagic teases the 7 Pro Global Edition's debut. (Source: RedMagic)

A global version of the RedMagic 7 Pro Android gaming flagship will launch soon

RedMagic has confirmed that the top-end variant of its 7 flagship smartphone series is coming to international markets in April 2022. Furthermore, it is bringing its first-gen under-display camera (UDC) tech with it. This, accordi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2022 22:47

Chinese Tech

The Huawei Band 7 is a lithe, affordable update to the Huawei Band 6

Rumor | The Huawei Mate 50 series will launch in mid-2022 with a new 5G-enabling accessory

Xiaomi 12 Lite: Stunning live images confirm a 108 MP camera for the budget Xiaomi 12 series phone

The upcoming Axon 40 and its improved UDC display allegedly star in a new in-the-wild leak

Xiaomi teases the Gamepad Elite Edition, a cross-platform controller rated for "somatosensory" control and a linear motor

Vivo touts the V1 Plus as a second-gen in-house ISP that improves low-light performance and dynamic range for the new X80 smartphone series

Update | Poco F4 GT global pricing leaks ahead of launch

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 11T series for launch

Vivo launches the mid-range S15e with a Samsung Exynos chipset and a 50MP main camera

Update | RedMagic announces a new Transformers Custom Edition of its 2022 flagship smartphone

Huawei teases the launch of a Watch GT 3 Pro with a potentially vastly upgraded spec

Huawei's Mate Xs 2 launch price allegedly emerges in a new leak, along with some of the new foldable's specs

Poco F4 and Redmi Note 12 series receive certifications ahead of launch

Rumor | The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro will launch in April 2022 with a top-end titanium-cased option

Huawei announces the launch of a new foldable smartphone with surprising design choices

Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro officially announced to launch globally on April 26

Vivo confirms a brand new Sony main camera for the X80 series

OnePlus 10: New leak reveals details of the vanilla OnePlus premium phone

Xiaomi unleashes the premium-looking Redmi 10 Power and less pricey 10A on the Indian market

The Realme Q5 Pro is the world's first checkered-flag smartphone

OnePlus teases the Ace in terms of its unique cooling system

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is spotted challenging the Snapdragon 870 SoC on Geekbench

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will debut with a custom 50MP main camera and more besides

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is coming to India

The Dimensity 9000 SoC is allegedly destined for the Honor 70 series

The OPPO K10 5G will launch in April 2022 with a Dimensity 8000-MAX SoC

ZTE confirms it will launch its third-gen under-display camera smartphone soon in one of Weibo's most unique teasers to date

Vivo X Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 side-by-side images show difference in creasing

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 expected to play second fiddle to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G52 is coming to India

Vivo X80: A "global Pro Plus" variant appears on Geekbench without the Dimensity 9000 SoC

Vivo announces that the X Note Aerospace Edition comes with its own little piece of the moon

The Realme Q5 Pro appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon processor and 8GB of RAM

Poco F4 GT: Gaming-focused phone to debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on April 26

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Android 12 reaches the Motorola Moto G200 in Europe

The iQOO Neo6 is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone on the market, starting for under US$450

OPPO Reno8 to debut with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 as other specs leak

iQOO announces a charging upgrade for the impending Neo6

RedMagic announces pricing and availability for the 7 Pro, the latest UDC flagship smartphone on the global market

Potential OnePlus 10 to debut in Q2 with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 onboard

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE: No MediaTek Dimensity 9000 model on the cards

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will launch in April 2022 with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras and an X Note-like build

Vivo Pad: The first-gen tablet is now official, complete with Snapdragon silicon, a 2.5K screen and more

Rumor | The Q5 Pro will become the first-gen Realme x Vans limited-edition smartphone

OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite to launch on April 28

The elusive OPPO Find N could arrive globally as a OnePlus foldable

MIUI 13 finally hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, but it's far from perfect

TCL announces a launch for its latest, Red Dot award-winning 4K miniLED TVs and soundbars

A global version of the RedMagic 7 Pro Android gaming flagship will launch soon

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