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@UniverseIce’s unofficial renders (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Classy Samsung Galaxy Note 21 renders show off curves, zero bezel, and no punch hole, hinting at under-display fingerprint scanner and front camera

Tipster @UniverseIce showed off a snazzy pair of Samsung Galaxy Note 21 and Galaxy Note 21 Ultra renders. The unofficial designs showcase a zero-bezel display, with what appear to be an under-display front camera and an under-disp...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:50:00 +0200

The OnePlus Nord's entire spec sheet has been leaked

Alleged OnePlus Nord spec sheet leaked ahead of launch

Prolific leaker Evan Blass has leaked the OnePlus Nord's spec sheet in its entirety. It confirms that the device will come with a 6.4-AMOLED panel clocked at 90Hz, a quad-camera setup at the rear, two selfie cameras, a 4,000mAh ba...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:51:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+'s specifications have been revealed

Galaxy Tab S7+ spec sheet leaked; will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, 12.4-inch screen, and more

Samsung is all set to release two new tablets alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series on August 5. The Galaxy Tab S7+ will feature a 12.4-inch AMOLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, a 10...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:37:00 +0200

The iQOO Z1x is now live. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO Z1x: a new Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz phone starting at ~US$229

iQOO has launched the Z1x as the world's latest Snapdragon 765G-powered device. It also has the 120Hz refresh rate in its FHD+ LCD screen, as promised in its hype-phase. The phone also offers a 5000mAh battery that charges at 33 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200

MediaTek will unveil its Dimensity 600 chip soon

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 600 SoC will be released soon

A report states that MediaTek is on track to release its newest Dimensity 600 chip in the coming weeks. It is intended for low-cost 5G smartphones and is expected to make its debut in Q3 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:23:00 +0200

China is not happy with Britain's decision regarding Huawei. (Image via South China Morning Post, w/ edits)

China to UK: Drop Huawei and you will "bear the consequences"

Responding to the United Kingdom's decision to remove Huawei-made equipment from its 5G networks, Chinese ambassador Liu Xiaoming said that the shift in policy would "send a very wrong message." The decision has drawn ire from Chi...

Sam Medley, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:15:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy S21 could be Exynos-only. (Source: The Verge)

Rumor | Samsung alleged to completely ditch the Snapdragon 875 in favor of the Exynos 1000 on the Galaxy S21 series

Samsung is expected to launch its next generation of Galaxy S flagships, the S21 series, sometime in Q1 2021. New information, however, claims that all the Galaxy S21 phones will feature Samsung's in-house Exynos 1000 chipset inst...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:32:00 +0200

The next Galaxy Unpacked event will be live streaming at 10 a.m. ET August 5. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked confirmed for August 5, Note 20, Fold 2 inbound

Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on August 5. The event, the first from the company to be held online only, will be streaming from 10 a.m. ET where it is expected that the Galaxy Note 20 an...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:14:00 +0200

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro top their respective charts for price/performance. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi and Redmi top four of AnTuTu's latest price-performance charts thanks to bestsellers like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

AnTuTu has published its latest Android smartphone price-performance charts, and they make for good reading for Xiaomi in particular. The Chinese OEM and its subsidiary Redmi top four out of five charts. The Redmi Note 8 Pro leads...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:35:00 +0200

Black Shark fans can now pre-order the 3 Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

Pre-orders for the Black Shark 3 Pro on the brand's global e-store begin

The 3 Pro is Black Shark's Snapdragon 865-powered 2020 flagship that boasts a 7.1-inch OLED 1440p display. The Xiaomi gaming brand has declared international pre-orders for this device open as of today (July 7, 2020). Its price is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:42:00 +0200

Poco M2 Pro launched with a quad-camera setup, support for 33W fast charging, and more

Poco has launched the Poco M2 Pro in India. It comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen, a quad-camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 33W, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. Prices start at INR 13,999 (US$187) for the ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0200

The United Kingdom will remove Huawei equipment from its 5G networks by the end of 2020

Despite its 20-year reliance on Huawei-made telecom hardware, the United Kingdom has now decided to remove Huawei from its 5G infrastructure by the end of 2020. The shift in policy is based on a new report from British cybersecuri...

Sam Medley, Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:19:00 +0200

iQOO confirms the Z1x's SoC. (Source: Weibo)

New Master Lu benchmarking results may confirm 8GB of RAM for the iQOO Z1x

The iQOO Z1x is set to launch on July 9, 2020 and to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor on this date. However, the OEM has yet to confirm any more details on the new phone's internals. A new Master Lu listing for a device with an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:28:00 +0200

The FCC confirms the SM-A716V is an mmWave device. (Source: FCC)

A likely Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G passes FCC testing, may be a Verizon-only device

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a new Samsung device called the SM-A716V for sale. This phone is thought to be called the Galaxy A71s 5G on launch. According to its new official schematics, it may look muc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:14:00 +0200

An unofficial render of the Galaxy Fold 2 (Image source: WindowsUnited.de)

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G will feature the same 25W EP-TA800 fast charger as the Galaxy S20: 0 to 50 percent charging in 30 minutes

A 3C certification listing was recently spotted for the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G and indicates that the foldable will come with the same 25W charger as the Samsung Galaxy S20. This means the Galaxy Fold 2 will likely charge from 0...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:56:00 +0200

Huawei may have new 66W power bricks for the Mate 40 series

Huawei's best SuperCharge wired power adapter can charge a compatible device at up to 40 watts (W). However, a leak points to a new generation of these accessories that is capable of 66W. The OEM has reportedly had it approved for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:32:00 +0200

The iQOO Z1x's launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO will launch a mid-range version of its Z1 on July 9, 2020

iQOO has announced that its new addition to the Z1 series of phones will debut later in July 2020. According to recent leaks, this one will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor, whereas the flagship has the MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:49:00 +0200

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G smartphone is the new midrange performance champion. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Dimensity 820 vs Dimensity 1000L: Redmi 10X Pro 5G leapfrogs the OPPO Reno3 5G in AnTuTu midrange phone chart for June

A potent combination of Redmi and MediaTek has made some waves at the top of the latest AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart. Both the Redmi 10X Pro 5G and Redmi 10X 5G devices have snatched up first and third places, resp...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 04 Jul 2020 03:02:00 +0200

The bright, evenly illuminated and high-contrast OLED panel is the highlight of the mid-range mobile phone.

The Oppo Find X2 Lite lacks unique selling points – AMOLED alone is not enough

At a street price of around 440 Euros (~$494), the Find X2 Lite lacks the purchase arguments against the strong mid-range competition in this price segment. The...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.4" | 180 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:04:00 +0200

The current Motorola Razr. (Source: Motorola)

3C clears a device that might be the next new Motorola Razr

The Chinese telecomms regulator 3C has reportedly certified a new Motorola device called the XT2071-4. This model number is rumored to correspond to the 2nd-generation foldable Razr. This new clamshell is thought to have the same ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:16:00 +0200

Honor unleashes the X10 Max. (Source: Honor)

Return of the big screen: Honor launches the 7.09-inch X10 Max

Honor has launched a pair of new Dimensity 800-powered phones today (July 2, 2020). Despite this, the 2 phones are quite different, particularly in terms of their displays. The 30 Youth Edition has a 6.5-inch 90 hertz (Hz) panel, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:08:00 +0200

The upcoming OnePlus Nord will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC

The OnePlus Nord will come with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765G SoC

Two separate sources have confirmed that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC will power the upcoming OnePlus Nord. The first one is OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei, and the other is Qualcomm. The phone will be released in India on July 10...

Anil Satyanarayana, Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:12:00 +0200

On the plus side of the Find X2 Neo there is no doubt the excellent and very bright 90 Hz AMOLED panel.

The noble Oppo Find X2 Neo struggles with its very high RRP

The Find X2 Neo looks great. However, the Oppo smartphone receives a lot of criticism in our test, which make the mid-range smartphone appear unattractive close...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.5" | 171 g

Marcus Herbrich & Christian Hintze, Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0200

The Moto G 5G may feature an unusual dual punch hole arrangement (Image source: @evleaks)

The upcoming Moto G 5G looks very strange in leaked renders with a dual punch hole camera in front

Leaked renders for Motorola’s upcoming Moto G 5G indicate that the midranger will feature a rather strange dual front punch hole camera arrangement, along with a quad 48MP shooter on the rear. Details about the device are scarce, ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:33:00 +0200

One-Notebook OneGx1 mini laptop with 5G support and various Intel Amber Lake CPU options (Source: Liliputing)

OneGx1 now up for pre-order: 7-inch, US$840 Alienware Area-51m-inspired, 5G support and Intel Amber Lake CPU in tow

More compact than the GPD Win Max, One-Notebook's OneGx1 is now up for pre-order in both 4G and 5G variants, but it doesn't come cheap: the US$839 model only sports WiFi, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage, and the pri...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:47:00 +0200

The Honor 30 Youth Edition's launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

The Honor 30 Youth Edition 5G and 10X Max will launch on the same day

Honor has officially announced that the Youth Edition of its 30-series smartphone exists, and that it has a launch date for the Chinese market. In fact, it is the same as that of the 10X Max: July 2, 2020. Both phones are rumored ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:46:00 +0200

The 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9 uses an MTK Helio G85 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Rumored Redmi Note 9 5G smartphone specs include a Snapdragon 765G processor and 120 Hz display

Specifications for a possible 5G variant of the Redmi Note 9 smartphone have been shared on Chinese social media. It’s rumored the device will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and boast of a 120 Hz display. However, it’...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 27 Jun 2020 23:07:00 +0200

The Black Shark 4 may feature 100W fast charging (Image source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 875 gaming phones could feature ultra-fast 100W fast charging in Q1 2021: 0-100 percent in 17 minutes?

According to a tipster, upcoming Snapdragon 875-equipped phones may feature 100W fast charging technology. This would enable gaming phones like the purported Xiaomi Black Shark 4 to top up their batteries in just 17 minutes.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:41:00 +0200

OnePlus Z/OnePlus Nord will come with six cameras in total

The OnePlus Nord will come with two selfie cameras

The OnePlus Z will reportedly ship with two selfie cameras featuring a 32MP sensor assisted by an 8MP wide-angle lens. An earlier leak suggested that the phone would come with a quad-camera setup at the rear. The device is slated ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:53:00 +0200

The Galaxy A71 may be getting a 2nd refresh. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak puts a "Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G" on the cards

Samsung refreshed its popular Galaxy A71 smartphone with a 5G-enabled SoC in 2020. Now, a new Geekbench listing hints at a further variation on this device. It is known as the SM-A716V on this platform, and may thus have the produ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:11:00 +0200

There could be 4G variants of the iPhone 12 in the works. (Image source: AppleInsider)

Rumor | Apple iPhone 12 4G variant will be priced at US$549 according to unknown leaker

A leaker has claimed that Apple is considering releasing two 4G variants of its upcoming iPhone 12 lineup, and the smartphones will be priced at surprisingly low points for Apple devices. The unknown source has stated a price of U...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:19:00 +0200

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is expected to launch on August 5. (Image Source: 5G.co.uk)

More Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G specs get leaked

Most of the newly-leaked specs seem very similar to the non-5G version, except for the SoC that is now supposed to be a Snapdragon 865 Plus. The leaker also seems to be confusing the selfie cam with one of the rear sensors, so the...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:16:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is available in black, blue, and peach gold. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones get a temporary price cut of up to 300 yuan (US$42) during the Dragon Boat Festival

Xiaomi has been slashing the price of its Mi 10 flagship smartphone again as a special Dragon Boat Festival offer. Three RAM + storage variants have been reduced during the holiday period, by 200-300 yuan depending on the model (U...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:58:00 +0200

The Redmi K40 will likely be released in July

Redmi K40 tipped for a July launch; will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 144Hz screen, and more

Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station states that Xiaomi is expected to release a phone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 1000+ SoC in July. It is very likely the Redmi K40, as earlier leaks speculated that it would come with a Media...

Anil Satyanarayana, Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:56:00 +0200

The Galaxy Z Flip is getting a 5G refresh soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: NFC and Bluetooth certifications put the upcoming 2020 clamshell close to launch

Samsung is currently believed to have a 5G version of its Galaxy Z Flip in the works. Several new listings on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website confirm this, overtly naming multiple versions of the same device in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:43:00 +0200

The Mi 10 series may have a whole new flagship soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ could launch in August 2020

The eminent Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station has dropped a number of hints as to the launch schedules of what could be the next flagships from Xiaomi and Redmi. The latter may have the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and is thought ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:02:00 +0200

The OnePlus Z now has a dedicated Instagram account

OnePlus Z gets a dedicated Instagram account; July 10th release date teased

OnePlus is all set to release the affordable OnePlus Z smartphone on July 10th. The information comes via a couple of teasers posted on the phone's newly-created Instagram page. The phone will reportedly be 5G-ready, come with a q...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:29:00 +0200

The Honor X10 Max is set to arrive on July 2nd (Image source: Gizmochina)

Specifications leak for the upcoming Honor X10 Max on TENAA: massive 7.1in display, Mediatek Dimensity, and 48MP dual camera

A TENAA database listing for the upcoming Honor X10 Max offers new details with key specifications. The midranger is expected to feature a 7.1-in display, MediaTek Dimensity 800, and a large 4900 mAh battery with 22.5W fast chargi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:42:00 +0200

Almost as good as the 8 Pro: The OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8: Does anyone even still need the Pro version?

In our review, the OnePlus 8 has turned out to be a complete success, since it not only offers good hardware for a fair price, but also comes with 5G compatibil...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.55" | 180 g

Mike Wobker, Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:30:00 +0200

The Honor 30 series may get a new member soon. (Source: Huawei)

A new Dimensity 800 phone appears on Geekbench: could it be the Honor 30 Lite?

The Lite variant of the Honor 30 series could be a particularly interesting release, as it is touted to rock the Dimensity 800 processor and to have a global launch. A new model number that might correspond to this device has surf...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0200

Ultra-thin glass is used in both the semiconductor and smartphone industries. (Image source: Schott)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs Huawei Mate 40 Pro: Chinese OEMs stocking up on ultra-thin glass could indicate potential dynamite flagship smartphone or foldable rivalry

It has been reported that Xiaomi and Huawei have been replenishing their stocks of ultra-thin glass (UTG), creating speculation of what the Chinese OEMs have in mind for the material. The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro will feature a...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:59:00 +0200

An up-to-date Galaxy Tab S7+ render. (Source: Pigtou x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+: new leaks may confirm the tablet's ~10,000mAh battery

Some upcoming variants to the Samsung Galaxy Tab line of premium slates are currently believed to have a markedly large battery capacity. This spec might help them earn their rumored 'Plus' moniker. A leaker has posted new images,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:52:00 +0200

Battery-killing 144 Hz display in the Nubia RedMagic 5G: Is it all just marketing?

Nubia has installed the world's first 144 Hz display in a gaming smartphone in the RedMagic 5G. But does the high energy consumption and the associated short ba...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.65" | 218 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sun, 21 Jun 2020 05:41:00 +0200

The Dimensity 800-powered Honor 30 Lite leaks out

Honor has already released a wide variety of 30-series phones thus far in 2020. However, new leaks hint that there is at least 1 more to see this year: the MediaTek-powered and 5G 30 Lite. It may also be known as the 30 Youth Edit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:56:00 +0200

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro launched: 90 Hz display and the 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity 800 starting at ~US$280

Huawei has now launched a "new" phone, the Enjoy 20 Pro. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90 Hz, display, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4000 mAh battery. The star of the show, however, is the MediaTek Dimensity 8...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:08:00 +0200

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC was announced in December 2019. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 865 Plus in Asus ZF device spotted on Geekbench showing single-core boost over Snapdragon 865 phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10

The mysterious Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has been spotted on yet another benchmark. This time, the still unconfirmed SoC was discovered being tested on Geekbench in an Asus ZF device, which was possibly the Asus ROG Phone 3. Th...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:10:00 +0200

A Snapdragon 690-powered Nokia phone is reportedly in the works

Nokia will release a Snapdragon 690-powered 5G smartphone later this year

HMD Global's Chief Product Officer said that Nokia is reportedly working on a low-cost 5G smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 690 SoC. The phone will very likely be the Nokia 6.3 or Nokia 7.3. It will probably be unveiled ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:02:00 +0200

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