iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 teased to launch in India for under INR40,000

iQOO has teased the launch of a Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in India that will be priced under INR40,000 ($550/€465). The company doesn't mention the smartphone's name in its tweet, but we know it is the iQOO 7 since that's the only iQOO smartphone right now having Qualcomm's flagship mobile chip at the helm. Besides, our sources have also confirmed to us that the tweet is referring to the iQOO 7. What's better than Bang For The Buck?More Bang, Less Bucks!Put your seat belts on, this ride is going to be faster than we have done ever. Unleashing Soon with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888!#iQOO...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now receiving their first software update

OnePlus has announced a trio of new smartphones today, and two of those are already in the process of receiving their first ever software update. We're talking about the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, to which OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 is now rolling out over-the-air. Since these aren't on sale yet, only review units are receiving the update for now, but it's a safe bet that this new build will be awaiting early buyers when they unbox their shiny new handsets. It's still based on Android 11, of course, and you're faced with a 345MB download to obtain it. It comes with optimizations for charging...

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OnePlus 9 Pro undergoes scratch, burn and bend testing on video

The OnePlus 9 Pro got official earlier today, and already YouTuber Zack from JerryRigEverything has put it through its paces in the now (in)famous "durability test" procedure, involving scratches, burns, and - bends? If you want to see for yourself how the new smartphone has fared, check out the video proof below. Spoiler alert - it survived the bend test just fine, unlike the Asus ROG Phone 5 that was recently destroyed while undergoing the same procedure. The OnePlus 9 Pro's screen glass scratches exactly when it should, and it even survives an open flame for longer than usual -...

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Analysts: the iPhone 13 phones will feature LTPO AMOLED panels from Samsung Display

Last year Apple had a choice – a high refresh rate screen or 5G? It chose to support the next generation networks, so the iPhone 12 family was left with 60Hz displays. This will change for at least two of the iPhone 13 models, according to analysts. The Elec quotes UBI Research that Samsung Display’s A3 factory line, which was dedicated to supplying Apple with LTPS OLED panels, will be converted to produce LTPO panels instead. LTPO was originally developed for the Apple Watch as it allows precise control of the frame rate (unlike LTPS) and uses less power to boot. The downside is that...

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OnePlus 9 Pro review

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OnePlus Watch unveiled, starts at $159

After countless years of waiting, OnePlus has officially unveiled its first smartwatch. The predictably named OnePlus Watch boasts a sleek round stainless steel body and a 1.39-inch OLED display with 326ppi resolution. The watch comes in a single 46mm size and features sapphire glass protection. The right side also features two buttons for tactile control. For your workout needs OnePlus Watch offers tracking for over 110 sporting activities including swimming. There’s 5ATM + IP68 water and dust resistance for added reassurance. You also get the standard array of heart rate and blood...

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OnePlus 9 review

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OnePlus 9R joins the game: an 8T with Snapdragon 870, 120Hz display

The OnePlus family expanded last year with the introduction of the Nord series, now it expands again with a phone that sits between the Nord mid-rangers and the main flagship series. We have some bad news, however: there's no R in India, but the 9R will be available only in India. OnePlus 9R in Carbon Black and Lake Blue The OnePlus 9R is powered by the Snapdragon 870, a revamped version of the chip that powered the 8T. In fact, the story of the 9R is very similar – it’s last years hardware spruced up for 2021. The phone has a 6.55” Fluid AMOLED display with 1080p+...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro unveiled with Hasselblad cameras, 120Hz display, upgraded charging

OnePlus warmed up the crowd a few weeks ago by announcing its three year, $150 million partnership with legendary camera maker Hasselblad. Hasselblad cameras flew on Apollo 11 to the moon, now they come equipped on the latest Snapdragon 888 flagship. The OnePlus 9 Pro introduces Fluid Display 2.0 and Warp Charge 50 Wireless charging. It also has a bespoke Sony IMX789 image sensor in its main camera. The vanilla model has its own upgrades. OnePlus 9 Pro The headlining feature this generation is the camera that Hasselblad helped develop and the OnePlus 9 Pro has the best version. On...

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro goes global with 10ATM water resistance and improved heart rate tracking

The latest smartwatch from Huami (soon to be Zepp) is here with the Amazfit T-Rex Pro. As the name implies, this is a more capable version of the original T-Rex which we reviewed last year and found out to be a decent smartwatch option though not without its limitations. The new edition brings improved 10ATM water-resistance (compared to 5ATM on its predecessor) and a new BioTracker 2 PPG optical sensor which should deliver more accurate heart rate measurements. The rest of the spec sheet remains largely unchanged. The T-Rex Pro packs a round 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 360x360...

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Watch the OnePlus 9 series announcement live

OnePlus will introduce its OnePlus 9 series flagships today and its first smartwatch, dubbed OnePlus Watch. The launch event will begin at 2PM UTC and will be streamed live on the company's official YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. The OnePlus 9 lineup is expected to include three smartphones - OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R 5G. We don't know much about the last one, except that it's a "premium-tier" device focusing on mobile gaming. However, leaks and official teasers have revealed quite a lot about the regular 9 and the Pro...

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vivo X60 and X60 Pro go international: Snapdragon 870 in, periscope out

Without any warning vivo launched the X60 series globally. However, it is not quite the same series that made its debut in China – for one, the Pro+ is missing, and for another, there are hardware (and software) changes. Let’s have a closer look. vivo X60 Pro The vivo X60 Pro story has its ups and downs. The company swapped out the Exynos 1080 chipset for a Snapdragon 870, which some will see as an improvement. But it also took away the periscope lens. The camera still features the 48MP main sensor with a very bright f/1.5 aperture. The unique gimbal system is provides improve...

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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro arrive with 120W charging, 144Hz displays

Xiaomi’s gaming branch Black Shark introduced today its latest series of gaming smartphones with the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. The phones have a lot in common, with differences being in the chipset and camera department, but overall both look like impressive gaming devices. The Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro are built around a 6.67” E4 AMOLED screen by Samsung. The panel allows for a 144Hz screen refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate - Black Shark expects the gaming to be so intense, it even launched special “e-sports finger gloves” for the most dedicated...

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Honor V40 Lite and Honor Tab 7 announced

Newly independent Honor released a pair of devices for the Chinese market earlier today with the Honor V40 Lite and the Honor Tab 7. The former is a rebadged Huawei nova 8 5G but with MediaTek’s Dimenisty 800U at the helm, while the latter is an affordable slate. Honor V40 Lite The latest member of Honor’s V40 lineup sports a curved 6.57-inch OLED panel with FHD+ resolution a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a centered punch hole cutout for its 32MP selfie cam as well as a fingerprint reader hidden underneath the panel. Around the back, we have a 64MP primary cam alongside an 8MP...

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iQOO Z3 confirmed to come with Snapdragon 768G SoC

The iQOO Z3 arriving on March 25 appeared on Geekbench last weekend with the Snapdragon 765G SoC, and before that, it was spotted on Google Play Console with the SoC mentioned as SM7250, which is a codename shared by the Snapdragon 765, Snapdragon 765G, and Snapdragon 768G chips. This created some confusion, but iQOO took to Weibo today to confirm that the Z3 will have the Snapdragon 768G SoC at the helm. Additionally, iQOO revealed that the Z3 will come with UFS 2.2 storage, although it doesn't tell us how much of it the phone will have. Besides, iQOO confirmed the Z3 will have 8GB RAM...

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Motorola Moto G50 reveals itself on TENAA

The Motorola Ibiza phone is expected to arrive under the name Moto G50, and today the device popped up on TENAA, revealing its design and some of its specs. The device’s model number is XT2137-2 and will come with a triple-cam setup on the back, LCD panel on the front, and support for 5G networks. Motorola XT2137-2 aka Moto G50 The phone will have a 5,000 mAh battery, but slow 10W charging. The listing also confirms Android 11 out of the box and a body size of 164.95 x 74.93 x 8.95 mm. Previous rumors are pointing to a 48MP main, 5MP macro and 2MP depth camera setup on the...

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Realme C25 is official with massive 6,000 mAh battery

Realme Indonesia introduced the latest addition to the brand's lineup - meet the Realme C25. It is an affordable handset with a Helio G70 chipset, three cameras and a big battery with reasonably quick charging. The phone has a 6.5” LCD of HD+ resolution at the front with an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera sitting inside a waterdrop notch. The fingerprint scanner made its way to the back, right next to the main camera setup. Realme C25's square island hosts a 48MP f/1.8 main snapper, a 2MP f/2.4 macro shooter, and a 2MP f/2.4 black and white sensor. The 6,000 mAh power cell is a key...

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