Xiaomi confirms arrival of Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra at March 29 event

Xiaomi has scheduled yesterday a “Mega Launch”, without actually telling what will be unveiled at the online event. Today the company lifted the curtain on Weibo, revealing the worst-kept secret - we’ll see the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, just like we expected. The poster does not say anything about a Mi 11 Lite, simply because the Lite series sells under a different name in China, and this particular phone might be launched later for the domestic scene. In the Weibo post, Xiaomi said the two new phones will be challengers for the “Best Android smartphone” title and will be the...

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Watch the Realme C25 announcement live here

Later today we'll see the OnePlus 9 series announcement, but that’s not stopping Realme Indonesia from doing its own thing. The brand will bring Realme C21 to the Asia-Pacific country, and it will be joined by an entirely new affordable handset - Realme C25. The whole event will be live-streamed on YouTube, and we’ve provided a link to watch along. It is scheduled to begin at 13:30 WIB, or 06:30 AM UTC. The key features of the Realme C25 are already on the company's website - a Helio G70 chipset, three cameras with the main one having a 48MP sensor and a big 6.5” display. Other...

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Oppo Reno5 Lite key specs revealed by Geekbench

An Oppo smartphone bearing model designation PELM00 and believed to be the Reno5 Lite was certified by China's 3C with 30W charging last December. Now the same device has passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. The benchmark database reveals that PELM00 is powered by the MT6853V/TNZA, which we know is the Dimensity 800U. The smartphone runs Android 11, likely with ColorOS 11.1 on top, and the unit that ran the benchmark test has 8GB RAM onboard. Although there could be other memory options as well that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't reveal anything...

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Samsung double-folding phone coming this year, report claims

What's next after folding smartphones? Well, some manufacturers seem to think it's rollables, others - like Samsung - have another idea. Enter the double-folding phone. Or dual-folding. Or DualFold. Whatever you want to call it, a new report from Nikkei Asia claims the Korean company is working on just such a device. It should allegedly be out by the end of the year, and Samsung has so far filed multiple patent applications for such a double-hinged design, apparently. This will be a new form factor to complement the others in its roster. The successors to the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Z Flip are...

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro Android 11 update seems to be rolling out now

If you own one of OnePlus' four high-end smartphones from 2019, you've been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting a lot of time for the company to release a non-beta finalized stable Android 11 build for your phone, be that the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, or 7T Pro. And it looks like your wait might be almost over. There's no official announcement from OnePlus yet (it could be waiting until tomorrow's OnePlus 9 series unveiling event for that though), but an over-the-air rollout seems to be underway for the update to OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the 7 and 7T series. We're seeing...

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OnePlus 9 series: what to expect

OnePlus has a grand event planned for tomorrow, March 23. It will unveil the OnePlus 9 series, the first products from its new partnership with medium format camera maker Hasselblad. The company will also unveil its first smartwatch. Here’s a summary of all the official info that was posted leading up to the event (there was plenty). We’ll use rumors and leaks to supplement it where there are still gaps. Three phones The OnePlus 9 series will have at least three members – vanilla, Pro and an affordable R version. And we’ll see all three of them at tomorrow’s event. We’ll focus on the...

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Report: LG considers shutting down mobile division after sale talks fall through

There have been a string of reports that LG is quitting the smartphone business or at least scaling it back. So far, each has been followed by the company denying such claims. Korean publication dongA adds another such report (citing an industry insider) and it sounds like the worst case scenario is the likely outcome. LG was reportedly in talks with Vingroup as well as Volkswagen as potential buyers for the company’s mobile business. Negotiations on both fronts has failed, reports the publication – with around 1% global market, the asking price was just too high. This leaves one option...

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Our Oppo Find X3 Pro video review is out

Oppo dazzled with its X3 Pro which we already reviewed in written form and found out to be among the best Android flagships at the moment. As standard procedure, we’re now bringing you our video review with Will guiding you through the latest Find X series phone and what it brings to the table. One thing’s certain, Oppo delivered an instantly recognizable design. The liquid metal-like finish of the glass back and the sloping curves on the camera bump help the X3 Pro stand out from the crowd. The 120Hz adaptive AMOLED display performed admirably in our testing and the QHD resolution...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G shows up in Italian stores, 5G version visits MIIT in China

Earlier today Xiaomi announced a major event on March 29 and the Mi 11 Lite is one of the phones expected to attend (along with the Mi 11 Ultra and Pro). However, Italy is a week ahead of everyone and a couple of local stores already list the Lite. Tecnosell caught the error and has since removed all references to the phone. But nothing can truly be removed from the internet, so here are some official images of the phone. The store even had an unboxing video, but that has now been removed as well. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite (4G model) The 6/128 GB version was listed at €320. Note that...

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vivo Y72 5G announced with Dimensity 700 5G and 5,000 mAh battery

The newest midrange device in vivo’s portfolio is the Y72 5G. The phone was unveiled in Thailand and pack a compelling spec sheet headlined by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 5G chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. Upfront, the Y72 5G comes with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 16MP selfie cam. The back holds the 64MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and 2MP macro cam. There’s also a side mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button. The Dimensity 700 5G SoC is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of...

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OnePlus Watch to start at around €150 in Europe

OnePlus will unveil its 9 and 9 Pro smartphones tomorrow, but there will be a 'one more thing' in the form of the OnePlus Watch. When it launches, the OnePlus Watch will start at around €150 in Europe, as per tipster Ishan Agarwal. He notes that OnePlus will have a different price for other markets. OnePlus Watch will start at around €150 for the European/EU Market.Official Renders of Black & Silver versions below.Do NOT Convert to your own currencies and assume the price! It will be different. #OnePlus9Series #OnePlusWatch pic.twitter.com/j8e1Hi9rno— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24)...

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Analysts: first month Galaxy S21 sales in the US triple that of the S20 last year

According to data by Strategy Analytics, Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is a major hit in the US – the S21 models have sold three times as many units as last year’s S20 series during the first month of availability. The S21 trio was off to a good start by all indications. It posted record-setting pre-orders in the UK, early sales in South Korea beat the S20 sales by 30% and now there is good news from another key market for Samsung. Samsung US is really pushing trade-in deals In the US, it’s the Galaxy S21 Ultra that is the most popular option, accounting for over 40% of S21 units...

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vivo X60 Pro key specs teased ahead of announcement

We’re eagerly expecting to see the global debut of vivo’s X60 series and vivo Pakistan has confirmed some key specs for the X60 Pro. These include the Snapdragon 870 chipset and Gimbal Stabilization 2.0 camera. We recently reported on the pixel shift capabilities set to debut with the X60 series. vivo X60 Pro teasers An accompanying teaser video showcases the main sensor moving side to side hinting at its gimbal stabilization prowess. The new pixel shift system will apparently take up to 8 static shots which will then be stitched together for optimal color information and...

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Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3 debut with Snapdragon 860 and 870

The announcements in March keep going and Poco is the latest company to bring us new hardware. As expected we saw the official debut of the Poco X3 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 860 chipset and the brand's new flagship - the Poco F3, which shares its hardware with the Redmi K40. Poco X3 Pro The Poco X3 Pro looks like the vanilla Poco X3 with the cameras and the LED lined up in an X formation. The biggest difference is the new chipset - it is a slightly overclocked version of the 7nm Snapdragon 855+ with the same octa-core CPU and a tad speedier Adreno 640 GPU. At the front,...

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Watch the Poco F3 and Poco X3 Pro announcement live

Poco is hosting an online event today and we expect to see the Poco F3 and Poco X3 Pro smartphones on stage. The stream will begin at 12:00 GMT and will be live-streamed on YouTube and other major social media platforms. We’ve embedded the video below, so you can watch it here with us. The Poco X3 Pro is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 860 chipset - an overclocked variant of the Snapdragon 855+. The phone will have a 48MP main camera on the back, accompanied by ultrawide, macro, and depth shooters. Prices could be €269/€319, if the leaks are correct. We don’t know much about...

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OnePlus Nord N1 CAD-based renders show minor redesign over the current N10

Nord N10’s successor may or may not be called OnePlus Nord N1 (the alleged code name for this device is “Ebba”). Details about the phone are still pretty sparse, but OnLeaks has prepared 3D renders and has some additional information to share. The phone will have a metal frame and (likely) a plastic back (the current N10 is all plastic). The dimensions are 162.9 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm, going up to 10.3 mm once you include the triple camera bump. Those are roughly the same dimensions as the current model and the same goes for the display – a flat 6.49” panel with a single punch hole in the...

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Black Shark 4 Pro reviewed before launch, key specs confirmed

It’s slowly becoming a trend for DxOMark to publish audio reviews of unannounced phones. The latest unreleased device to get the audio review treatment is the Black Shark 4 Pro which is actually due to be announced tomorrow in China. Starting off the review is a hardware overview of the Black Shark 4 Pro’s key specs. These include a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with punch hole cutout and a 144Hz refresh rate. There’s also the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset alongside a 4,500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging. On the audio side, we’re looking at a dual loudspeaker design with a bottom...

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OnePlus 9 series to arrive with ColorOS 11 in China, global units will stick to OxygenOS

OnePlus, the totally independent brand that has nothing to do with Oppo, has announced its Chinese units will switch from HydrogenOS to ColorOS, starting with the 9 series that will debut tomorrow. The announcement arrived on OnePlus community forums, but a staff member assured the global devices will stick to OxygenOS. HydrogenOS is a bit different from OxygenOS, mainly because it lacks Google services and is adapted to the Chinese market. The new ColorOS will be customized, “tailored specifically for OnePlus devices”. The OnePlus spokesperson also said OnePlus “remains committed...

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Xiaomi officially schedules a March 29 launch: Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite expected

Xiaomi has just scheduled a “Mega Launch” event for March 29. The event will be live-streamed on major social media platforms, and is expected to start at 11:30 GMT. The 2021 #XiaomiMegaLaunch is coming soon!We can't wait to see you at our Xiaomi 2021 New Product Launch on Monday, March 29th, at 19:30 (GMT+8).This is one launch you really better not miss! pic.twitter.com/Y6rA5Wrxyf— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 22, 2021 The company did not say anything about what phones will be launched, but we expect three phones - the Mi 11 Lite, the Mi 11 Pro, and the Mi 11 Ultra. All three have been...

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