Watch the Realme X announcement live here

Realme just turned a year old, but it has already made a significant impact releasing a series of aggressively priced phones and taking a big share of the market in some Asian countries. Today the company is going to add the Realme X to its lineup and it might be its most premium phone yet. Based on the Snapdragon 710 of the Realme 3 Pro, the X is expected to get rid of the notch by putting the selfie camera on a motorized elevating mechanism and finally make the switch to a USB-C port. It's also rumored to bring the first OLED screen in the series with a fingerprint scanner tucked...

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Check out the official promo videos for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus' big launch event is over and the company has unsurprisingly uploaded a few official promo videos for its new devices onto its YouTube channel, as all smartphone makers do. If you've already read through our comprehensive review of the OnePlus 7 Pro, then to whet your appetite even more here's the official introduction video for the new flagship smartphone. If you want a more condensed look, this one minute video - which could very well serve as a TV commercial - is happy to oblige. Last but definitely not least, let's not forget about the OnePlus 7 - for all intents and...

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OnePlus 7 Pro aces scratch and bend test, doesn't get screen damage from an open flame

The OnePlus 7 Pro has only been announced a few short hours ago, but it's already been put through an extensive durability test by Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. He starts off his trademark stress test with scratches, and like all other phones using Gorilla Glass on the screen the 7 Pro scratches at a level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, with deeper grooves showing at level 7. Note that the levels refer to the tools used for scratching. Next up, the motorized pop-up selfie camera - it's protected by glass too, which means it won't easily be scratched, although the area...

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OnePlus 7 Pro's pop-up selfie camera can hold a 22kg slab of cement without breaking

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the first device from this company to feature a motorized pop-up selfie camera. Naturally, many of you will have concerns about the mechanism's durability, and OnePlus says it should be fine with at least 300,000 'pops' over the lifetime of the phone. But when popped out that camera sure looks fragile? Is it, though? That's what OnePlus' latest publicity stunt... erm, promo video wants to answer. Spoiler alert: this video involves a 49.2lb (22.3kg) slab of cement. So it's not for the faint of heart, for sure. Enjoy: You're probably not ever going to find...

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OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is official too, exclusive to EE in the UK

You may already know that OnePlus unveiled new smartphones today - the OnePlus 7 Pro, its new flagship, and the OnePlus 7, a more affordable option for those on a budget. But these in fact weren't the only handsets to make their global debut at the company's grand event. They were joined by the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, because it can't be a smartphone launch event in 2019 without the "5G" buzzword being present, it seems. And Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on stage saying "5G is here", even though so far that hasn't been true for most places across the world. As the name implies, the OnePlus...

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OnePlus 7 Pro has a "record setting impressive" screen according to DisplayMate

As teased a couple of weeks ago, today DisplayMate has published its full in-depth review of the OnePlus 7 Pro's 90Hz QHD+ Fluid AMOLED screen. And also as teased, it turns out it's one of the best panels ever put in a phone, receiving DisplayMate's highest A+ display rating. In the company's own words, "the OnePlus 7 Pro has a very impressive excellent world class smartphone display", "one of the most innovative and highest performance" it's ever tested, setting or matching a whopping 10 smartphone display performance rating records. These are: highest absolute color accuracy (0.8...

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Honor 20 passes by Geekbench

The Honor 20 is coming on May 21 alongside a Pro version and today the it stopped by Geekbench, revealing some of its specs in the process. The Honor 20 manages to push out a 3278 single-core score and 9709 in the multi-core department. These numbers are similar to last year's Mate 20 series, which isn't surprising given the Honor 20 utilizes the same Kirin 980 chipset. The phone tested has 6GB of RAM, but we've also heard of an 8GB version. The Geekbench listing reveals that the Honor 20 will run on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.0 on top, but that's hardly a surprise. Source...

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 review

The Bullets Wireless 2 are OnePlus' new set of wireless earphones. They follow last year's Bullets Wireless, which, although quite good were hardly ever in stock for people to buy. This year we have the promise of better supply so that should be much less of an issue. But apart from that, there are also a few other key changes to talk about so let's get into that first. Design The design of the Bullets Wireless 2 is very similar to that of the original Bullets Wireless. It's only when you pay closer attention do you notice all the things that have changed. The speaker...

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OnePlus 7 Pro jumps onto the DxOMark podium with its triple rear camera

DxOMark teased its upcoming review of the OnePlus 7 Pro's cameras a couple of weeks ago, and today it's gone live. The Chinese company's latest flagship smartphone has made the podium of the DxOMark rankings. Its 111 overall score is just one point shy of what the two devices tied for the lead have accomplished - the Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G both got 112. As you'd expect from the score being so close, the OnePlus 7 Pro boasts excellent results in almost all photo and video sub-scores of DxOMark. The phone has a wide dynamic range that preserves highlights as well as shadow...

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OnePlus 6T remains available, gets a price cut

When the OnePlus 6T was unveiled, the older 6 remained available (still is in some markets), contrasting with the company's previous strategy of discontinuing the old model as soon as a new one comes out. Now the 6T itself is getting the same treatment. Starting on May 17, OnePlus will reduce the price of the 6T by $30. Note that the base 6/128GB model is getting killed off, which will make the 8/128GB version the new cheapest option. OnePlus 6T Old Price New Price 6/128GB $550 (discontinued) 8/128GB $580 $550 ...

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OnePlus 7 brings Snapdragon 855, 48MP main camera

With the Pro model, OnePlus is trying to beat its competitors on features. The OnePlus 7 is the phone for those who liked the value-for-money side of the company. The phone is a mix between the OnePlus 6T and 7 Pro. It keeps the flat 6.41" Optic AMOLED display with 1080p+ resolution and a teardrop notch. However, it does get Pro's faster in-display fingerprint reader. And its chipset too, the Snapdragon 855 beast. Storage is based on the new UFS 3.0 standard for higher performance and is available in 128GB and 256GB capacities, coupled with 6GB and 8GB of RAM, respectively. The...

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OnePlus 7 Pro official with 48MP triple cam, 6.67" 90Hz display and Warp Charge

The OnePlus 7 Pro was redesigned almost from the ground up, with major improvements to the screen, camera, audio compared to the last generation. OnePlus calls it Fluid AMOLED - the new 6.67" panel with QHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Besides the much smoother animations in the UI, the screen can also render high-quality HDR10+ colors. You get the screen all to yourself, no need to share it with the selfie camera. The 16MP sensor is placed on a pop-up mechanism that has been tested to more than 300,000 cycles. The the accelerometer detects that you dropped the phone, the...

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Watch the OnePlus 7 event live here

They are almost here - the new OnePlus phones will be unveiled in New York with satellite events around the world. And yes, "phones" plural. This year the company is going with a two-tier strategy to give it more flexibility. The OnePlus 7 Pro will compete with Samsung, Huawei, Apple and others on features, many of which have been officially confirmed as part of the long teaser campaign - here's what to expect. The OnePlus 7 will pay more attention to keeping the price tag affordable, but it does promise a number of upgrades over the 6T. There's also a 5G phone on the way, OnePlus...

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Samsung Pay reaches 14 million users worldwide

Ever since 2015 Samsung users had the opportunity to use their phone as a digital wallet for contactless payments. The service has since expanded to support Samsung smartwatches and made its way to more than 25 countries with 14 million users across the globe. Still, it seems that Samsung's mobile payment service is most popular in its home country of South Korea, which accounted for nearly 80% of its simple offline payments. This April, Samsung Pay surpassed KRW 40 million ($33.7 million) in transactions with 25% of the transactions coming in the form of online payments according to...

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Vodafone UK launching 5G network on July 3

While 5G networks are already up and running in certain areas in South Korea and the US, we've yet to see much traction in Europe. Today, Vodafone UK becomes the first major carrier to announce an official launch date for its 5G service, scheduled for July 3. The new generation network will initially be available across London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool with plans for a larger roll-out by the end of the year. More importantly, Vodafone said its 5G pricing for both consumers and businesses will be identical to its current 4G services. "We...

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Lenovo announces 13.3" laptop with foldable OLED screen, coming in 2020

It was inevitable - Lenovo unveiled the world's first "foldable PC", a laptop really. It features a foldable 13.3" OLED display and runs Android. Lenovo is in no rush to release this, it will do twice as many tests as usual on the screen hinge and will release this as a ThinkPad X1 device in the first half of 2020. This is an LG Display panel with 2K resolution and folds inwards to protect the screen. Half folded, it works like a laptop with the "screen" on the top half and the on-screen keyboard on the bottom half. Unfolded, you get a 4:3 display. The foldable Lenovo ThinkPad...

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Samsung Galaxy Fit e smart band goes official, on pre-order for €40

The Samsung Galaxy Fit e has quietly gone official - it's a smart band that costs €40, less than half the price of the Galaxy Fit (€100). Long story short, it has a built-in heart rate tracker, 5ATM water resistance and 6-7 days of battery life with frequent use (up to 13 day for casual use). The band has a 0.74" monochrome OLED display. It shows the time and a step counter by default, but it can also display notifications and calendar events from your phone. Samsung Galaxy Fit e • 5ATM and MIL-STD-810G • Notifications from your phone The Galaxy Fit e automatically detects...

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Realme 3 Pro Lightning Purple color goes on sale tomorrow

A new batch of Realme 3 Pro phones is ready to go on sale in India and this time there's a new color to choose from - Lightning Purple. The original two colors, Nitro Blue and Carbon Grey, will be available as well. Realme 3 Pro in Lightning Purple Sales start at 00:00 on May 15. Pricing is unchanged, starting at INR 14,000 for the 4/64GB model and going up to INR 17,000 for the top-specced 6/128GB version (there's a 6/64GB middle ground as well). The Realme 3 Pro will be available from realme.com and Flipkart. Note that the Lightning Purple version hasn't been uploaded...

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Huawei P20 lite 2019 leaked with hole punch display and quad camera setup

Last year's Huawei P20 lite was the solid affordable member of the P20 family and it looks like it will get a 2019 makeover. According to a new leak, the Huawei P20 lite 2019 will offer a refreshed design with a hole punch display and a quad camera setup. The phone will feature a 5.84-inch FHD+ LCD with a cutout for the selfie camera. Around the back, the P20 lite 2019 will pack a quad camera setup headlined by the 24MP f/1.8 primary snapper. The other three sensors are yet to be confirmed but it's rumored that one of them will be a ToF camera like on the Honor View 20. The processor...

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Redmi flagship confirmed to be called K20

We've seen some questionable naming details for Redmi's upcoming flagship phone which will feature the Snapdragon 855. Yesterday, the brand's General Manager Lu Weibing went on Weibo asking users to help with the naming of the new flagship and today he officially announced the upcoming device will be called the K20. According to Weibing "K series is the performance flagship of Redmi and K is the killer first". So we know where the K comes but why the 20 you may ask? Well, it seems that there is no exact reasoning behind the number apart from competing with Huawei as Weibing said his...

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