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Xiaomi 14 Ultra review - The Leica phone comes up trumps

89% Xiaomi 14 Ultra review - The Leica phone comes up trumps

Gold standard? Xiaomi's top dog has been released globally and aims to be the new reference when it comes to mobile photography. In order to do so, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra relies on four high-resolution sensors and a collaboration with Leica. Our review will unveil how much of a success this phone is—and whether all its other parts are high-end, too.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.73" | 219.8 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Apr 2024 23:45
Nothing Phone (2a)

87% Nothing Phone (2a) Review - The first affordable Nothing smartphone

A shining example. Up until now, Nothing's smartphones have been far from cheap. The Nothing Phone (2a) sets the record straight. The 6.7-inch device has a starting price of £320 and gets to hold on to a lot of the more expensive Nothing Phone (2)'s hardware, including the iconic Glyph interface. So is this essentially a lot of great tech for little money? Let's find out.
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | ARM Mali-G610 MP4 | 6.70" | 190 g
Manuel Masiero, 24 Apr 2024 20:56
Qualcomm has officially unveiled the Snapdragon X Plus for laptops (image via Qualcomm)

Snapdragon X Plus unveiled as 10-core Snapdragon X Elite alternative

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon X Plus for laptops. The Arm-based chip is essentially a Snapdragon X Elite with fewer CPU cores and a lower boost clock. Other specs, such as its Adreno GPU, LPDDR5x RAM support, He...
Anil Ganti, 24 Apr 2024 15:00
Qualcomm has revealed more details about the Snapdragon X Elite and its numerous variants (image via Qualcomm)

Snapdragon X Elite: Qualcomm presents three variants of flagship Arm-based laptop chip

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its Snapdragon X Elite SoC for laptops. It has three variants (X1E-84-100, X1E-80-100, and X1E-78-100), which come with slightly different GPU power and boost clocks.
Anil Ganti, 24 Apr 2024 15:00
It might be a while before the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE launches (image via Samsung)

New Galaxy S24 FE leak refutes early launch rumours

A new report says Samsung might not unveil the Galaxy S24 FE anytime soon. The affordable flagship may not see the light of day until late 2024 or even early 2025.
Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2024 08:31
Repairable Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 & slim ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 launch in the US

Repairable Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 & slim ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 launch in the US

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has become available in the US webshop. As usual, the launch prices are high and only the Core Ultra version of the upgradable ThinkPad Laptop has launched. The thinner ThinkPad T14s G5 is al...
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Apr 2024 19:26
The V30e. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo V30e 5G touted to become thinnest smartphone with >5,000mAh battery type on launch

The V30e is now backed to contrast unprepossessing budget 5G smartphone attributes with one of the most on-trend specs around. Furthermore, its OEM asserts that it will be the slimmest device with its new battery in India on its d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2024 18:48
The V40 SE. (Source: Vivo)

New Vivo smartphone tipped to launch as 4G/LTE-only alternative to V40 SE

Vivo is now projected to launch a new smartphone with up-to-date Android 14 despite its entry-level Qualcomm processor amid other budget properties. Nevertheless, it might pose an intriguing new option for those with about $300 or...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2024 18:10
The Z60 Ultra Starry Night Edition. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia Z60 Ultra Starry Night to drop globally as Very Limited Edition Android smartphone

Nubia has just announced that its highest-end Android smartphone of the moment is to be refreshed with a Van Gogh-inspired twist for the international market soon. The Z60 Ultra Starry Night Edition's launch is slated to take the ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2024 16:42
Sasmsung India has announced a one-time display replacement program for users affected with the infamous green line issue (image via @Entroprox on X)

Samsung India announces free screen replacement program for users affected by recent display issues

Users who had a green line show up on their display recently are eligible for a free screen replacement. Samsung India says users have until April 30 to avail the offer, which will also include a battery replacement
Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2024 16:07
The Meizu 21. (Source: Meizu)

Meizu 21x tipped to launch as Android smartphone with largest battery of its series to date

Having declared that it was done with conventional smartphones not long ago, Meizu's next product is now tipped to launch as...another new smartphone. It is believed to belong to the flagship 21 series, although it might aim for a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2024 14:41
The Narzo 70x. (Source: Realme)

Realme Narzo series slated to bring better class of display to sub-$150 Android smartphone market

Realme has announced that it will add a new member to its Narzo line of Android smartphones later in April 2024. The 70x is already touted to outpace other new devices of its price in terms of display quality and charging technolo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2024 19:57
The S19 might be light on upgrades. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo tipped to launch new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 smartphone with slowest charging of recent memory

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 seems to have become the SoC of choice for OEMs to make premium mid-range Android smartphones in 2024 thus far. However, it seems the latest device with this silicon from Vivo might not exactly flow i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2024 17:37
The 6300. (Source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 6300 launches as latest MediaTek SoC refresh for mid-range Android smartphones

Despite its new name, the Dimensity 6300 has all too much in common with some MediaTek predecessors of years gone by. Then again, the OEM asserts that the smartphones to be based on this silicon will have all they need to compete ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2024 19:31
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has just shown up on Geekbench (image via Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 makes Geekbench debut with a familiar Snapdragon SoC

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has shown up on Geekbench. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and scores 14,276 points in the OpenCL benchmark.
Anil Ganti, 19 Apr 2024 09:09
Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon X Elite soon (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite release date revealed by new teaser

Qualcomm has tacitly implied it plans to launch the Snapdragon X Elite in the coming days. It is slated to power laptops from Lenovo and Samsung, among others.
Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2024 23:41
Apple might have new iPhone sizes to uphold soon. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 17 Plus tipped to launch with less than 17 Pro Max-sixed display

iPhones are projected to come in three different sizes soon, as opposed to two as they do now. These changes are slated to come into effect in 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Plus and 17 Pro Max, all of which are believe...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 17:36
Motorola Edge (2023) in Eclipse Black finish (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Edge (2023) with 8/256 GB hits all-time low price once again

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, the Android 13-loaded Motorola Edge (2023) is an IP68-rated handset with 5G connectivity, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage. The Eclipse Black version of this smartphone...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2024 11:51
Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones feature a new Kirin 9010 SoC (image via HiSilicon)

HiSilicon Kirin 9010: Flagship SoC debuts with lower clocks and near-Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance

Three Huawei Pura 70 series SKUs have been announced with a new Kirin 9010 SoC. It is essentially an underclocked Kirin 9000s with virtually no visible tweaks. Somehow, it still outperforms its predecessor by a decent margin.
Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2024 06:45
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could launch with a colossal screen (image via Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Larger than usual screen size hinted at by new rumour

A new rumour from Weibo says Samsung plans to increase the Galaxy S24 FE’s screen size. It will supposedly launch with a 6.7-inch screen instead of 6.4-inch, making it the largest Galaxy FE-branded smartphone.
Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2024 05:58
The Ace 3V. (Source: OnePlus)

OPPO K12 mimics OnePlus Nord CE 4 on Geekbench

OPPO is now projected to add a new member to its K series of mid-range Android smartphones soon. However, its specs and looks might be less of a surprise than the OEM might hope, as they have already been introduced by another bra...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2024 17:55
The Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro in review

87% Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro smartphone review: Spectacular hardware for a mid-range price [Poco F6 Pro]

An impressive 4061 nits for less than $500! With its bright 1400p AMOLED display, WiFi 7, a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 with up to 24 GB of RAM and a camera system with OIS, the Redmi K70 Pro is more than just an insider tip among the flagship killers. Does Xiaomi's mid-range phone have any weaknesses? Let's find out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.67" | 209 g
Marcus Herbrich, 16 Apr 2024 13:35
Is there another new Galaxy smartphone on the way? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy C55 5G: Latest leak seems to confirm new smartphone will launch soon

Samsung is rumored to introduce a new (or new-ish) line of Galaxy C-series Android smartphones in 2024. Its alleged inaugural member may have surfaced on Geekbench, thereby adding to the growing body of evidence that it does in fa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2024 19:44
The iQOO Z9. (Source: Vivo)

iQOO Z9 Turbo portrayed as super-fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone on Geekbench

iQOO is said to augment its upcoming Z9 series of mid-range Android smartphones with a device that will be both its first Turbo variant and first to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Now, it is also tipped to be...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2024 19:49
An Edge 50 Ultra design leak. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra tipped to debut as smartphone with flagship charging specs and single potential deal-breaker

Motorola is believed to launch its first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered Android smartphone with a periscope zoom camera in a matter of days. In the meantime, a new Edge 50 Ultra specs-dump paints the device as one that ticks a number...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2024 20:14
An even more premium X100 Pro might be on the way. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X100 Ultra touted as smartphone stuck to pro camera ahead of launch

Vivo is slated to launch a top-end Ultra version of its latest X100 flagship Android smartphone soon. Now, a high-level executive with the OEM claims that it - or a device with its rumored code-name of Thanos, to be more exact - h...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2024 18:58
The LTPO AMOLED panel of the Oppo Find X7 Ultra and its back cover are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Oppo Find X7 Ultra: Import smartphone with top of the line camera

The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is currently only available as an import. This is unfortunate, since it means that most types of buyers are denied access. A look at the Chinese smartphone is definitely still worthwhile, especially because ...
Manuel Masiero, 12 Apr 2024 16:12
The Axon 60 Ultra. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: Possibly the most intriguing satellite/5G smartphone you (seriously) can't buy

ZTE has unveiled the latest addition to its high-end Axon series of smartphones as the line's inaugural satellite communications-enabled handset. The 60 Ultra also packs the cutting-edge 5G-A standard, dual rear 50MP cameras and 1...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2024 16:00
An "Edge 50 Ultra" render. (Source: Android Headlines)

Motorola 2024 periscope zoom flagship smartphone pops up on Geekbench prior to launch

Motorola is projected to refresh its latest smartphone with an upgraded processor - not to mention one of its most advanced kinds of rear camera - very soon. The Edge 50 Ultra has apparently surfaced on Geekbench ahead of its supp...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2024 20:00
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

91% Oppo Find X7 Ultra review - Best camera in an Android smartphone?

Smile for the camera. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Oppo has equipped the Find X7 Ultra with a top processor and also uses the best of the best in the rest of the hardware. But the clear highlight is the Hasselblad quad camera with its 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor, which gives the Oppo smartphone the potential to push top smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max off the camera throne.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.82" | 221 g
Manuel Masiero, 10 Apr 2024 03:26
Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G smartphone review – Endurance artist with a light show

81% Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G smartphone review – Endurance artist with a light show

Mini LEDs, but not in the screen. Although the idea may not be particularly new, the Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G's light effects on the back are pretty impressive. Its transparent design is a real eye-catcher and thanks to its speedy storage, abundance of RAM and AMOLED screen, its features are just as good. Is this phone the ultimate hidden gem?
MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.78" | 195 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Apr 2024 23:22
Realme hypes its new smartphone series. (Source: Realme)

Realme P1 touted to launch as India's first sub-$180 120Hz AMOLED Android smartphone

Never mind Narzo, the C-series or the new 12 series, Realme has announced that it has a new line of Android smartphones for the Indian market. The inaugural P1 and P1 Pro are touted to target new segment with their fastest and bes...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2024 19:14
The "Oukitel WP35". (Source: GSMArena)

Oukitel WP35 set to launch as more stylish rugged smartphone with colossal battery and Android 14

Oukitel may have been inspired by the Honor Magic6 to make its next upcoming smartphone - although its take on the design has reportedly resulted in a profoundly chunky version thanks to its 10,000mAh+ battery and IP68/IP69K/MIL-S...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2024 20:11
The V30-series Aura Light. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo V30e 5G pops up as potential budget 50MP smartphone

The V30 Pro 5G has been released as Vivo's first-ever Zeiss-branded Aura Light Portrait camera smartphone. However, its series is not yet complete, according to the latest leaks. They assert that a third 5G variant is on the way: ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2024 19:24
The Galaxy S23 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung lays blame for Galaxy S23 Ultra bugs on One UI 6.1 at Google's door

One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the first ever software update to confer Samsung's latest AI features on its former flagship smartphone. However, the firmware version is also now firmly linked to complaints of various bugs ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2024 17:35
The Note 40 Pro series is on the way to India. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Series: Indian launch event date set for MagCharge flagship smartphones

Infinix has announced that its next smartphones for the Indian market will launch there as the Note 40 Pro 5G Series later in April 2024. They are touted to support pretty much any form of charging out there, up-to-20W magnetic an...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2024 16:48
A "Galaxy Z Fold6" render. (Source: OnLeaks x SmartPrix)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 battery and charging specs stagnate some more in new leak

Samsung's sixth-gen foldable flagship smartphone is believed to have 2 new batteries on its launch. However, according to a well-respected leaker, the OEM might as well not have bothered. Furthermore, the tipster purports to confi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2024 15:59
The GT Neo6 SE versus some contemporaries. (Source: Realme)

Realme GT Neo6 SE tipped to launch with significantly improved design and screen bezels

The GT Neo6 SE is already slated to land as an Android smartphone with unprecedented peak screen brightness despite its mid-range status. Now, that same display is also lauded to land with ultra-slim bezels to go with its new spec...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2024 15:06
Alleged Pixel 8a packaging. (Source: Facebook)

Google Pixel 8a slated to become Bluetooth-certified device in latest leak

Rumors of an I/O 2024 launch for Google's latest smartphone with Android 14 out of the box have intensified as the 8a takes what might be one of its final steps on its path to become a market-ready device. The new tip may help con...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2024 18:46
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE inches closer to launch (image via Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could launch earlier than initially anticipated

A South Korean media outlet reports that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S24 FE sometime this summer. It may be shown off at the Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for mid-July.
Anil Ganti, 04 Apr 2024 14:44
Samsung is working on two Exynos 2500 variants (image via Samsung)

Exynos 2500: Samsung reportedly prepping two variants of next-gen SoC

A reliable X leaker says Samsung has two Exynos 2500 variants. The first one will pack 8 CPU cores and power Galaxy S25 smartphones. The other one (with a 10-core CPU) will be reserved for tablets and laptops.
Anil Ganti, 04 Apr 2024 11:55
The Camon 30 Pro 5G. (Source: Tecno)

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G debuts as 50MP AIGC Portrait smartphone

Tecno has started to roll the latest Camon-series smartphones out today (April 2, 2024). The Camon 30, 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G are all 50MP selfie camera smartphones with 5,000mAh batteries with 70W Ultra Charging, although only the 3...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2024 18:20
The GT5 Pro. (Source: Realme)

Realme GT 6 finds approval for use in the US, Europe and India ahead of launch

The GT 6 5G is now tipped to launch as the first ever Realme smartphone to debut with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The device is also now believed to launch with premium specs such as Android 14 out of the box and a batt...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2024 18:58
The Flip 5G. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia Flip 5G: Global launch date set for potentially affordable foldable smartphone

Foldable smartphone fans can only hope Nubia is not playing a joke: the brand has announced that it now intends to unleash a "Better Flip for All" on the international market later in April 2024. The device has a 120Hz refresh rat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2024 18:01
The Pova 6 Pro. (Source: Tecno)

Tecno Pova 6 Pro launches in India as "Bigger, Faster, Stronger" gaming-inspired smartphone

Tecno has unleashed the Pova 6 Pro 5G as the first 6,000mAh battery/70W Ultra Charging Android smartphone on the Indian market. It is touted to pack up to 24GB of RAM thanks to a Memory Fusion 2.2 feature into an "ultra-slim" 7.88...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 18:09
The S24 Ultra exhibits shutter lag. (Source: Android Authority via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still suffers from shutter-lag bug, but there are workarounds

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is touted as Samsung's smartest, most advanced Android devices to date (and has the price-tag to match); however, it seems it can take up to "a third of a second" longer than one of its premium counterpart the...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 16:48
The 14 Ultra Titanium Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Titanium Edition replacement display costs ~25% more than predecessor

The 14 Ultra is the first ever Xiaomi flagship smartphone to come with a Titanium Edition. Now, the OEM has revealed just how big a step owning such a variant might get, particularly should it ever need to be fixed out of warranty...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 15:52
A Find X7-series device on 5G-A. (Source: Pete Lau via Twitter/X)

OPPO Find X7 series become inaugural 5G-Advanced smartphones on China Telecom

China Mobile has been revealed as the world's first carrier to release 5G-Advanced mobile data plans. The new connectivity standard, also known as 5G-A or 5.5G, is touted to increase top speeds by up to 300% compared to 5G. OPPO's...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2024 21:10
The Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition released as custom Android smartphone with top-end specs for mid-range price

Nubia has made the latest version of its current flagship Android smartphone official. The Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition has a vegan leather-effect finish designed to pay homage to retro cameras, and features the OEM's top-end re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2024 18:53
There is still no word about when Apple plans to launch the iPhone SE 4 (image via 91mobiles)

iPhone SE 4 protective case images confirm iPhone 14-esque design

A noted X leaker has posted real-world images of what looks likes a case for the iPhone SE 4. It shows off the phone's design, complete with a single rear camera, a notch and a slot for an Action Button/mute slider.
Anil Ganti, 30 Mar 2024 13:34

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