Watch the Poco X3 Pro arrival in India here

The Poco X3 Pro was introduced to the global audience last week, and now India gets to see the phone as well. The key market for the totally independent brand is having its own event, and it will be live-streamed on YouTube. We’ve provided the video below: The Poco X3 Pro looks like the Poco X3, but the biggest difference is the Snapdragon 860 chipset that is an improved version of the 7nm SD855+ flagship SoC. It comes with a 6.67” LCD, tiny notch at the middle of the status bar, and now the screen has a 120 Hz refresh rate. This phone might sound mightier than its vanilla sibling,...

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Samsung Galaxy flagships are receiving April security patch including S21, Z Fold2, and Note10

Google’s latest April security patch is now rolling out to a few Samsung Galaxy flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy S21 series, and Galaxy Note10 series are now receiving the new OTA, even ahead of Google’s Pixel devices – which normally receive their Android updates on the first Monday of the month. Though all devices are receiving the same patch, not all of them are going to see the same changes. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Starting with the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung’s latest flagship lineup is receiving a 1GB update that brings performance and camera...

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Galaxy A21s receives Android 11 early, Galaxy A51 gets One UI 3.1

Samsung shows no signs of stopping its mad update dash with Android 11 and One UI 3.x, and the latest phone to receive such a new release is the Galaxy A21s. The entry-level model launched last June was in line to get Android 11 in May 2021, but the company just couldn't wait anymore and pushed out the update in its home country of South Korea. The new build over there is A217NKSU5CUC7, with One UI 3 based on Android 11. Since it's out in one market, it should trickle onwards to others pretty soon. Perhaps Samsung will finalize the global release by the time the initial May deadline...

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Our Poco X3 Pro video review is out

The Poco X3 was one of the brand's most successful phones of the past few months, and last week an enhanced version got outed - we're talking about the X3 Pro. And we mean "enhanced" in performance, as the name implies - not so much in the camera department, at least on paper. Anyway, the Poco X3 Pro has an amazing price, and if you want to know if it's worth your time, take a look at our full in-depth video review, fresh out of the oven in all its eight minute glory. Before you ask - yes, we'll tell you if those lower camera resolution numbers translate into worse pictures compared to the...

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Poco F3 in for review

Say hello to the Poco F3 - the flagship phone Poco unveiled just a week ago. Here's a quick key features video to get you up to speed if you've somehow missed the announcement. The Poco F3 is a Redmi K40 by a different name. As such it carries the same key specs - 6.67-inch Super AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 870 with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 4,520mAh battery with 33W wired charging. The Poco F3 runs nicely thanks to the combination of fluid refresh rate and upper-end chipset. It's also quality made with glass at both ends and metal in the...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup surpasses 1 million sales in South Korea

Samsung has now sold more than 1 million Galaxy S21 series units in Korea, a few days shy of two months after their release. The Galaxy S21's 57 days to 1 million sales is one month faster than the Galaxy S20 last year, but still 10 days slower than the Galaxy S10 series managed in 2019. The breakdown of sales sees the smallest Galaxy S21 as the best-seller with 52% of total sales (that's more than 500,000 units), while the Galaxy S21 Ultra accounted for 27% and the Galaxy S21+ the 21% remaining. Of all Galaxy S21 units sold, 20% were unlocked and 60% were purchased online. This...

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 gets "full screen" AMOLED display, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro also unveiled

Xiaomi’s Mega Launch featured more than smartphones – the company also unveiled a the next generation smart band and a new smart projector. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 This is the biggest upgrade since the Mi Band 3 added a color screen. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 takes inspiration from smartphones and features a display with rounded corners. According to official numbers, this is a 1.56” display, though its pill shape makes it tricky to measure. The important number is that this offers about 50% more screen real estate than the previous generation. The screen has 152 x 486 px...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is the first phone with Snapdragon 780G, an LTE-only version also arrives

Alongside its most premium phone yet Xiaomi also had a couple of exciting mid-rangers to announce today. The Mi 11 Lite 5G is officially the first smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G chipset, while its 4G variant will pack a Snapdragon 732G chip. The new Mi 11 Lite 5G is said to be Xiaomi’s most affordable 5G smartphone for the global market. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite • Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Otherwise the two Mi 11 Lites are essentially identical beyond the chipset. The screen in both cases is a 6.55” AMOLED of FullHD+ resolution with a single punch hole in the top left corner....

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra brings massive camera sensors and two screens, Mi 11i also announced

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is truly deserving of its superlative name. It’s hard to pick which is the the phone's greatest strength, but it may well be the camera. The Mi 11 Ultra will be available globally, but fans in India will have another Snapdragon 888-powered phone to consider – the Xiaomi Mi 11i, which is the local version of the Redmi K40 Pro+. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra The massive Samsung GN2 sensor makes its debut with the Mi 11 Ultra. At 1/1.12” it is the largest sensor ever used in a mass market phone and it has some of the largest pixels we’ve seen in recent years – 1.4µm before...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro debuts with Snapdragon 888 and Samsung’s GN2 50MP sensor

Xiaomi kicked off its Mega launch event in China earlier today and the first device to be announced on stage was the Mi 11 Pro. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun described the phone as the “King of Android” and it certainly boasts some top-notch specs. The front is dominated by a 6.81-inch quad curved AMOLED display QHD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. The panel is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus and comes with a pre-applied quad curved screen protector. The Mi 11 Pro also boasts dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and packs a tiny punch-hole cutout for the...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra climbs to the top of DxOMark's camera chart, review still in progress

The smartphone camera chart of DxOMark has a new king – the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. It outscored the previous top leader (Huawei Mate 40 Pro+) by 4 points. With a total score of 143 points, the new flagship also beats its predecessor, the Mi 10 Ultra, by 10 points. The DxOMark team has finished the test procedures and rated all test cases. However, the team didn’t have time to finish writing the review, so that will be published later on. For now we can look at the score breakdown. The Mi 11 Ultra beats the Mate 40 Pro+ across the board. It was awarded 148 points for stills, 100 for...

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Caviar customizes iPhone 12 Pro (Max) with designs inspired by Mortal Kombat characters

There’s a new Mortal Combat movie on the way, it will hit theaters and HBO Max on April 16. This inspired Caviar to create a trio of customized iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max phones based on three characters from the movie and the game that it is based on. First up is one of the most recognizable characters of the series, Scorpion. The back features Scorpion’s signature weapon, made out of strong titanium and covered with gold-colored PVD coating. There are also decorative inserts made out of fiberglass (G-10 laminate) and epoxy resin. Caviar's iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max styled after...

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iQOO Z3 Pro to debut with Snapdragon 780G chipset

Last week we saw the debut of iQOO’s Z3 with its 120Hz display, Snapdragon 768G chipset and 55W charging. According to Chinses tipster Arsenal we’re also in for a Pro model and it’s expected to debut with Qualcomm's new Snapdrgaon 780G chipset and a 144Hz IPS LCD. iQOO Z3 Pro rumored specs The new leak does not disclose any additional information about the Z3 Pro. We already know the Z3 sells for CNY 1,700 ($260) so we can safely assume the Pro model will go for around the CNY 2,000 mark. We’ll keep you posted on any new developments surrounding the iQOO Z3 Pro. Source (in...

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Watch the Xiaomi Mega Launch 2021 event live here

Xiaomi introduced the Mi 11 smartphone in the final days of 2020, but the flagship lineup is a long way from being complete. Today we expect the rest of the family to be introduced at the event aptly dubbed mega launch, and scheduled to begin at 11:30 GMT. The online event will be live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Xiaomi’s own channels, and we’ve provided an embedded video for everyone to enjoy. The global event is probably going to be the welcoming stage for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagships, as well as the Mi 11 Lite in 4G and 5G configurations. We will also see a Mi...

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Oppo brings Find X3 Pro in new Cosmic Mocha color

The Find X3 Pro from Oppo debuted earlier this month and instantly grabbed our attention with its sleek design, top-notch specs and unique microscope camera. So far the X3 Pro was available in three colors: Gloss Black, Blue and White, all featuring a glass back, but now Oppo has released a fourth option in China dubbed Cosmic Mocha. Oppo Find X3 Pro in Cosmic Mocha The interesting bit here is that Oppo went with a vegan leather back just like last year’s Orange leather Find X2 Pro model. The new color is only available in the 12GB/256GB trim which is listed at CNY 5,999 ($915)...

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Meizu 18 series is now available for overseas shipping

Meizu introduced its 18 series at the beginning of March, but back then the company said nothing about global availability. Now it has suddenly decided to start selling the devices online through AliExpress, and the prices start from $819. Both the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro are available with Flyme 9 out of the box, but the listing also says “China Version” and not “Global Version”, strongly suggesting there is no Google Mobile Services on these flagships. The Meizu 18 has three versions. The most affordable $819 units come in Purple with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. For just $50...

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