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An official Vivo X50 teaser. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | The new Vivo X50 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G SoC

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is a new 5G mobile processor that has to date appeared in only 1 phone: the Redmi K30 Racing Edition. However, new leaks suggest Vivo is preparing alternatives in the form of the X50 and X50 Pro. They ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2020 19:08

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series could be getting yet another addition to it later this year. (Image source: Lowyat/edited)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 or Mi 10S Pro to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 144 MP camera

Some more rumored information about a potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 smartphone has been shared online. It seems the device could be fitted with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC and boast of a 144 MP main camera. However, it h...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2020 12:29

The Find X2s are coming to India. (Source: Amazon.in)

Find X2: OPPO is bringing these "true flagships" to the Indian market soon

OPPO's Indian division has announced that this OEM's most premium 2020 phones are launching in this country. This series is now being teased via Amazon.in, although a start date for its orders has yet to be revealed.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 23:48

It's not bad-looking either. (Source: Nillkin)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: Nillkin's Camshield Pro Cover case offers protection for the delicate camera glass

There have been multiple reports from Galaxy S20 Ultra owners of their phones developing cracks on the huge camera glass. Some claim it happens even without dropping the phone or any such impact. While the veracity of such claims ...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 21:10

OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter lens can see through some objects

OnePlus 8 Pro's Color Filter lens can see through some plastic objects

Some diligent users on Twitter and Reddit discovered that the OnePlus 8 Pro's camera could see through some thin plastic objects. One simply needs to navigate to the camera app and switch the 'Photochrom' mode on for the magic to ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 19:19

The Vivo Y-series may be getting a new member soon. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo is using a brand-new 5G Exynos processor in one of its upcoming phones

The "vivo V2002A" is a new device that has landed on Geekbench purporting to run on the Exynos 880 SoC. This heretofore-unknown chipset has 8 cores and has conferred mid-range scores on this apparently upcoming phone. Its model nu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 13:23

iQOO Z1 managed to net an impressive AnTuTu score

MediaTek's latest Dimensity 1000+ chip nets a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu

iQOO's upcoming iQOO Z1 managed to get a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu. The phone is powered by MediaTek's newest Dimensity 1000+ SoC, and is expected to launch on May 17th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 11:41

MediaTek's Dimensity series offers excellent performance. (Source: MediaTek)

Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus set to debut with the vaunted MediaTek Dimensity 800 onboard

Huawei is set to launch its next mid-range phone, in the form of the Enjoy 20 Plus. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus will pack in a total of five cameras, but the real star of the show will be the MediaTek Dimensity 800, a 5G-capable 7nm ...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 10:31

Motorola Edge+ users will receive updates till 2022

Motorola Edge+ guaranteed to receive at least two major software updates

Motorola has confirmed that the Motorola Edge+ will receive two major software upgrades. The phone was initially promised only one update, much to the annoyance of everyone. Since the device launched with Android 10, it is guarant...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 01:29

Honor X10 price leaks, starts at ¥2,299

The Honor X10, an upcoming budget phone from the Huawei sub-brand, may start at less than ¥2,300 (~$325). That would make it one of the cheapest 5G-compatible phones on the market, thanks to its HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G. However, th...

Sam Medley, 12 May 2020 21:28

The highly-anticipated Poco F2 Pro is finally here

Poco F2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865, motorized selfie camera, headphone jack, and a €499 price tag

Poco finally lifted the veil off the Poco F2 Pro. It is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a quad-camera array at the back, a pop-up selfie camera, 4,700mAh battery, and more. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 May 2020 16:38

The new "OPPO Reno 4" image. (Source: Weibo)

The OPPO Reno 4 may look a lot like the LG Velvet: new leak

The OPPO Reno3 series was among the first to introduce new Snapdragon and MediaTek 5G SoCs to the market in 2020. Now, a new leak from IceUniverse may show that at least 1 of its successors is in the works. It consists of an image...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 14:18

Poco F2 Pro looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro

Leaked Poco F2 Pro render further confirms that it is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

A Poco F2 Pro render has appeared in the wild, just a day before its release. It looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro, as foretold by earlier rumors centered around the device. The phone is expected to come in both 5G and 4G-only va...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 19:17

Qualcomm formally introduces the Snapdragon 768G chipset

It was known that a new 5G SoC, the Snapdragon 768G, would be announced today (May 11, 2020) due to the fact the first device to rock it has also been launched. Now, its maker Qualcomm has released more details on it and how it im...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 19:08

There will be four iPhones to choose from this time around

iPhone 12 lineup to start at $649; base variants will come with 128GB storage

Prolific leaker Jon Prosser confirms that there will be four variants in the iPhone 12 series this year. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max will come with a 60Hz OLED display, 4GB of RAM, and a dual-camera setup. Prices start at $649...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 17:38

The Honor X10 will support 9 new radio bands, which may make it the world's "most powerful" 5G phone

Honor's upcoming successor to the 9X will be 5G thanks to its Kirin 820 processor. The brand has been hyping the phone on this basis, pointing out that it supports enough new bands to make it viable for years to come. This device'...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 15:12

The iQOO Z1 is to launch in May 2020, may cost less than the also-premium Neo3

The Z1, an upcoming phone from Vivo's high-value sub-brand iQOO, is currently tipped as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ version of the Snapdragon 865-powered Neo3 from the same. Its launch date has now been officially revealed, along...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 14:41

The Redmi K30 Extreme Edition in its fetching "Mint Ice Blue" finish. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G and an eye-catching new colour variant; no MIUI 12 on launch

A new version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is here, complete with a new chipset and a fresh colour option. Priced at CNY 1,999 (~US$283), the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition features all the good aspects of the Redmi K30 5G but with the new ...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 12:51

Rumor | Xiaomi's Mi 10 Lite Zoom is to launch in Europe in May 2020

The existence of a new Mi 10 variant, the "Lite Zoom" was inadvertently leaked by none other than Qualcomm not long ago. Now, a new tip asserts that it is headed for a European launch shortly. It may be revealed as an internationa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 19:09

The iPhone 12 Pro model will be picking up a 120 Hz refresh rate according to the latest spec leaks. (Source: @EveryApplePro and @mweinbach)

New iPhone 12 details leak: 120 Hz ProMotion display confirmed for Pro models only, larger battery, improved Night Mode

Apple’s next-generation iPhone 12 range will include OLED panels across all four Pro and non-Pro models, but there will be key differences. According to @EveryApplePro and @mweinbach, the 120 Hz ProMotion high refresh rate technol...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 May 2020 13:58

Vivo reportedly working on an in-house chipset

A trademark application filed in September 2019 reveals that Vivo is reportedly working on an in-house chipset. It reveals very little about the specifics of the chipset, or even if it is intended for smartphones. It does, however...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 May 2020 23:22

The Honor X10's alleged cooling system. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak purports to show the Honor X10's graphene-enhanced cooling system

The Honor X10 is probably going to be its brand's next Kirin 820-powered phone. A new leak in conjunction with this device has shown how it might retain this SoC's performance in demanding circumstances. This may consist of therma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2020 19:58

Redmi K30 Speed Edition will be unveiled on May 11th

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip will make its debut alongside the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition on May 11th

Redmi is all set to unveil yet another member of the K30 family in the form of the Redmi K30 Speed Edition. It will also be the world's first phone to run Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip. The smartphone will be unveiled on ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 21:04

The Black Shark 3 is now available in Europe. (Source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 is unleashed on the European market

Today, (May 8, 2020) Xiaomi's gaming brand Black Shark has announced the beginning of open sales for its latest generation of flagship phones, the 3 and 3 Pro. These devices pack the Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with some genre-speci...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 13:16

The Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone has high-end specs and a high price tag. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Exorbitant Xiaomi Mi 10 price tags for the Indian market lead smartphone users into taking a closer look at the OnePlus 8 Pro

The prices for Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones for the Indian market have been revealed and have shocked fans expecting something more affordable. For example, the Xiaomi Mi 10 with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost ₹49,999 (US$662). T...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 13:11

The Honor 30S has a 4,000 mAh battery and offers 40 W fast charging. (Image source: Hihonor)

Honor 30S with Kirin 820 makes valiant effort to close the gap between the OPPO Reno3 5G with Dimensity 1000L and the also-rans in AnTuTu's April midrange smartphone table

Honor is looking good in the latest AnTuTu chart for midrange smartphones, with the Honor 30S powering into a strong second position with the help of its Kirin 820 chipset. Its score of 364,077 points sets it apart from those behi...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 11:07

The (Vivo) iQOO Neo3 entered the AnTuTu chart in third place. (Image source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 break into AnTuTu's April chart for the fastest flagship smartphones

The arrival of the iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 into AnTuTu’s latest flagship chart have shaken things up a little bit, but the leaderboard is still headed by the OPPO Find X2 Pro. All of the top 10 smartphones feature Qualcomm Snapdra...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 10:26

MediaTek intros the Dimensity 1000+. (Source: Weibo)

MediaTek unveils the renewed Dimensity 1000+ SoC

MediaTek has unveiled a new 5G platform for premium phones - well, sort of. This Dimensity 1000+ (or 1000 Plus) has the same make-up as the current 1000 SoC. However, this refreshed version boasts a number of features intended to ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2020 20:11

Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a 150MP primary sensor

Galaxy S21 Ultra will reportedly feature a penta-camera array with a 150MP primary sensor

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a penta-lens setup, according to a Korean tech forum. The primary 150MP sensor will be assisted by a 64MP telephoto lens, a 16MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP macro lens, and a ToF sens...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 22:02

Snapdragon 720G-powered Poco M2 Pro is reportedly in the works

Xiaomi India's RF exposure page has confirmed the existence of a new Poco device called the Poco M2 Pro. It will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. We can expect Poco to tell us more about it in the coming weeks as...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 12:49

The Galaxy Z Flip is one of a few phones with the May 2020 security patch. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung updates the Galaxy Z Flip, S10 and A50 with May 2020 security patches

Google has released its latest security patches for Android, and as usual, the Pixel series of phones had first pick of them. However, Samsung has reportedly gotten ahead of all other OEMs by rolling these May 2020 upgrades to 3 o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 22:39

Qualcomm's next-gen flagship SoC may have been leaked. (Source: Qualcomm

Snapdragon 875 specs are allegedly leaked: 5nm, new GPU, VPU and more

A tech blog now touts the Snapdragon 865 SoC's next generation as the first of its line to launch with a 5 nanometer (nm) architecture. It also claims to be able to name several important components of its platform, its GPU, VPU a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 21:57

The Realme X50 Pro is now available in Europe. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G launches a sneak attack on the European market alongside the 6 Pro

Today (May 5, 2020), Realme unleashed its 6 Pro on the European market as promised. This event also saw the launch of the 5i, as advertised - as well as the X50 Pro 5G. This much less expected premium phone now sells for just unde...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 16:45

The Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone has a pop-up camera on its side. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone renders and key specs revealed: Pop-up camera on the side and higher touch sampling rate than the OnePlus 8 Pro

Marketing videos from Lenovo have revealed a wealth of details about the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. The device features two USB Type-C ports for charging a 5,000 mAh dual-cell battery and the company claims 0-100% c...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 12:10

Meizu may launch new accessories alongside the 17 series. (Source: ITHome)

Meizu teases a 30W power bank to go with its impending 2020 flagship phone

The OEM Meizu has already confirmed that its upcoming premium smartphone 17-series will come with 30-watt (W) "mCharge" standard. Now, it has hinted at the prospect of a powerbank with the same technology. This would be handy in t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:18

The OnePlus 8 series has a new software update. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' new software update for the 8 and 8 Pro may not fix the green tint issue

The latest releases from the smartphone OEM OnePlus, the 8 and 8 Pro, have been issued new versions of their Android skin, OxygenOS. These updates are intended to fix the "green tint" defect reported by some users. They have also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 00:01

OnePlus Z likelt to come with a Snapdragon 765

OnePlus Z likely to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 chip instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000

The upcoming OnePlus Z will allegedly ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Previous leaks hinted that the phone would feature MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 chip. OnePlus may have planned on using a MediaTek chip initially but swit...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 18:19

Black Shark's new launch campaign. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi's Black Shark announces an EU launch date for its 3 series

The gaming-phone sub-brand Black Shark has released details of a European launch for its new flagship series. It will be available via open sales in a dedicated web-store from May 8, 2020. In the meantime, fans can enter competiti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 21:25

Huawei Mate Xs: Expensive construction site, but an exciting glimpse into the future

In our review, the Huawei Mate Xs has convinced us with its foldable design. While the outer display certainly carries a higher risk, it also opens up numerous opportunities including a slimmer design. However, the foldable has al...

Daniel Schmidt, 30 Apr 2020 18:44

Apple looks to be keeping the pricing steady for its next-generation iPhone 12 expected to launch in Q4 this year. (Source: SvetApple)

iPhone 12 range pricing and model numbers leaked

We already know quite a lot about the next major iPhone release, but we haven’t been clear on Apple’s proposed pricing and the key features of the four planned models. Until now. Tipster Jon Prosser seems to be very well connected...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2020 16:02

This is allegedly the upcoming OnePlus Z

Alleged OnePlus Z hands-on image showcases hole-punch display, optical fingerprint scanner, and more

Here's our first look at what could be OnePlus' yet-to-be-announced OnePlus Z. The hole-punch camera looks a lot like the one on the Galaxy S20, and the device appears to have a non-curved screen. OnePlus will reportedly unveil th...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Apr 2020 14:50

The leaked render indicates that the A92 will be available in Aurora Purple (Image source: @evleaks)

New renders leak for the OPPO A92: Aurora Purple 5G midranger's 48MP quad-camera challenges the Galaxy S20-Snapdragon 665 and 5000 mAh battery round out the sub-US$300 package

Tipster @evleaks just outed what appear to be official renders for the upcoming OPPO A92 smartphone. The Aurora Purple renders hint at a device that's very similar to the A92S already selling in China.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 12:52

The Redmi K30i is expected to be an affordable 5G smartphone from Xiaomi. (Image source: TENAA)

Xiaomi's Redmi K30i 5G smartphone specs and images found in TENAA listing

A 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has recently appeared in the TENAA database that could end up being the rumored Redmi K30i. The device has the model number M2001G7AC and the certification from the Chinese authority confirms this phone...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 09:45

The Dimensity 1000 supports the AV1 codec. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the first mobile SoC to have a hardware-based AV1 video decoder

AV1 is a video codec that allows for the playback of 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) in the presence of smaller file-sizes compared to other similar formats. MediaTek has announced that its 2020 flagship SoC, the Dime...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 23:40

The Galaxy S10 5G likely accounts for a good chunk of Samsung's 5G sales (Image source: Samsung)

Huawei and Samsung dominate the 5G market with nearly 70 percent market share, but 5G iPhone 12 models could tip the scales

A Strategy Analytics report indicates that Huawei and Samsung together account for a tremendous 67.6 percent share in the market for 5G smartphones. Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi trail far behind. However, with Apple set to launch its ow...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Apr 2020 15:07

The Redmi Note 9 Pro can support 18 W fast charging. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are the new 5G smartphones with MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoCs that Xiaomi is preparing to release

It has been reported that Xiaomi is working on two new 5G smartphones that will soon be released as the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. The two devices will apparently feature processors from MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 series a...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2020 12:31

The Exynos 990 has disappointed. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Note 20: New leak claims Samsung's next flagship will be powered by an Exynos 992

The Exynos 990 used on the global Galaxy S20 phones has come under fire for poor sustained performance and efficiency, and it would seem that Samsung plans to ditch it. The South Korean company is reportedly working on a 6nm Exyno...

Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2020 11:12

All the connectors appear to be placed at the back. (Image Source: PCWatch)

One-Netbook's 7-inch OneGX1 mini laptop is a miniaturized Alienware Area-51m with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and 5G support

Unlike GPD's Win Max mini laptop, the OneGX1 from One-Netbook is a bit more compact since it does not integrate game controller buttons, but it may also prove a bit faster as it is supposed to integrate Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs. Th...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Apr 2020 16:08

An alleged press invite for the Meizu 17 Pro. (Source: GizmoChina)

Rumor | The Pro version of the Meizu 17 will have wireless charging

Meizu's trailers for its upcoming 17 flagship phone have also incidentally confirmed numerous rumors about this device. However, there is 1 leak it has yet to acknowledge: the one concerning an additional Pro variant. An eminent l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 21:01

The LG Velvet as it appears on the WPC site. (Source: WPC)

A new leak confirms wireless charging in the LG Velvet

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has just certified the upcoming LG Velvet as a device that uses wireless charging. It will do so at an unprepossessingly standard rate of 10 watts (W). Nevertheless, this can now be added to the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 15:51