New Moto G50 5G codenamed "Saipan" leaks with side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Motorola introduced the Moto G50 5G (codenamed "Ibiza") in March, and the latest leak reveals the company will announce one more G50 5G, which is codenamed "Saipan." Word comes from reliable leakster Evan Blass, who also posted a few renders of the new Moto G50 5G, revealing the smartphone will pack a waterdrop notch display and sport a 48MP triple camera on the rear arranged in an inverted 'L' formation. One image also reveals that the G50 5G "Saipan" will come with the 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C port at the bottom, with the fingerprint reader now located on the right-side...

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Xiaomi publishes official Mix 4 unboxing video

It was last week that Xiaomi unveiled the Mix 4 smartphone, also marking the first flagship smartphone that dropped the “Mi” naming for western markets. The new Mix 4 sets the standard for the all-screen experience with minimal bezels and a “Camera Under Panel” that hides the front facing camera behind a few pixels. Over the weekend, Xiaomi published the official unboxing video for the Mix 4. The unboxing video shows the Mix 4 comes in a considerably large box. Included is a 120W wired fast-charger and charging cable. The Xiaomi Mix 4 has a curved 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 20MP...

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DxOMark reviews Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, scores higher than iPhone 12 Pro Max

The latest device to receive a camera review from DxOMark is the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders. It’s worth noting that the initial wave of reviews for this device did arrive on Monday morning. However, most reviewers experienced lackluster photo quality so we are assuming that DxOMark performed its tests with unreleased firmware. The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is promised an update that would fix textures, noise, higher photo resolution modes, autofocus, optimized HDR, and multi-frame noise reduction, all of which seem to be doing okay in DxO’s camera test. With that out...

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MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Version rollout will complete on August 27 for the first batch of devices

Xiaomi is currently busy rolling out the so called MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Version to the first batch of supported devices in China. This rollout commenced on August 13 and should complete on August 27, when it will have reached all of the units out in the wild. The models included in the first batch of the new release are the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Redmi K40 Pro, Mi 10S, Mi 11, Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi K30S, Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K40, and Redmi K30 Pro. The Mix 4 debuted running the new version of the software. For now, Xiaomi hasn't shared any plans to make the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Version...

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Huawei nova 9 series reportedly coming next month

Huawei unveiled the nova 8 and nova 8 Pro back in December of last year, but it looks like it doesn't want to wait that long for the nova 9 series. According to a new rumor out of China, these phones will be made official at some point in mid-September, having given the nova 8 family just about nine months on the market. The nova 9 devices are said to sport a nicer overall design as well as better colors than the Honor 50 series. However, compared to the Honor 50, the nova 9 won't have as good a processor inside. For reference, the Honor 50 has the Snapdragon 778G SoC at the helm, while...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in for review

Both of Samsung's just-announced foldables have now arrived at HQ and we're starting work on their reviews. But while that meticulous task takes its time, unboxing the phones is quick and pleasurable, so let's do that. Quick is right! Despite the premium price tag, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with a single cable and SIM eject tool. Samsung is running a pre-order promotion where you get the phone, a €200 instant discount and a year of Samsung Care+ for free with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G gets a free 25W charger as well as a Flip case and the S Pen Fold...

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Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro hands-on review

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ZTE sets Axon 30 5G global launch for September 9, will be asking $500/€500/£430 for one

ZTE unveiled the Axon 30 5G last month, the phone that flaunts its second-generation under display camera. A few days later the company tentatively set the global launch date for September, now it committed to a more exact date – the phone will be available in multiple countries around the world on September 9. The 8/128 GB version will come with a $500 price tag in the US, €500 in Europe and £430 in the UK. If you prefer the higher-specced model, the one with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage, that one will be $600/€600/£520. You will be able to pick up a unit from the company’s...

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Tipster reveals Samsung Galaxy S22 series display sizes, cameras and battery capacities

With last week’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in the books and the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 official, it’s time to turn our attention to the next crop of Samsung flagships – the Galaxy S22 series. The latest report comes from noted Samsung leakster Ice Universe and details the key hardware specs of the three S22 models. The overall design is said to be a slight evolution of the current Galaxy S21 look. Ice Universe post on Weibo Starting with the display sizes, Samsung is expected to bring a 6.01-inch Galaxy S22 alongside a 6.55-inch Galaxy S22+ and a 6.81-inch Galaxy S22 Ultra...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3's Eco2OLED display saves energy, improves the UPC cam

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is the first foldable to support an advanced stylus, but its display marks another first that will be important for all manner of OLED-equipped phones. The company trademarked it as Eco²OLED where the “eco squared” stands for both “economical” and “ecological”. The new display assembly has 33% higher light transmittance, which has a dual advantage. First, it allows the screen to be brighter with less power sent to the OLED layer – this is the economical part as it reduces power consumption by up to 25%. Second, it allows more light to reach the Under Panel Camera...

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Samsung India reveals Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 pricing and availability

After last week’s global launch, pricing and availability details for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 were finally revealed in India. Both foldables go on pre-order from August 24 while official sales will begin on September 10. Both devices will be available for purchase from Samsung India’s online store, Samsung Shop app and other local retailers. The 128GB storage Galaxy Z Flip3 starts at INR 84,999 while the 256GB model will cost INR 88,999. A quick comparison to the US and European prices of $999/€1,049/£949 reveals buyers in India will pay around INR 10,827 more for the...

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Realme GT Master and GT Master Explorer prices for Europe leak through the official store

The Realme GT Master series is coming to India and Europe in a couple of days. A week ago we gave you an exclusive peek at the retail packaging of the packaging for Europe, now we can tell you the pricing for the Old Continent as well. Admittedly, we can’t take all the credit, it was Realme’s online store that revealed the price tags for the two models. Oops. The Realme GT Master will cost €400 and will be available only in an 8/256 GB configuration (with a charger included). The fancier Realme GT Master Explorer will go for €500 with 12/256 GB of memory (and a charger). This more or less...

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Xiaomi Mi 11T and Redmi K40 Ultra to have 120Hz displays, MediaTek chipset

The Xiaomi Mi 11T and Redmi K40 Ultra just surfaced for the first time, courtesy of XiaomiUI's Telegram group. According to their information the upcoming Mi 11T, codenamed K11R, will be available globally and in India. It will have a 120Hz 20:9 aspect display, a step down from the Mi 10T's 144Hz refresh rate, but the change could sign a swtich to an OLED panel. As for cameras, the Xiaomi Mi 11T is listed as having a 64MP OmniVision OV64B main sensor, a Sony IMX355 ultrawide shooter and a 3x 'telemacro' camera. The SoC will be a MediaTek one, likely the Dimensity 1200. The...

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iQOO 8 and 8 Pro key specs surface ahead of announcement

Just a day ahead of their unveiling, iQOO 8 and 8 Pro’s key specs leaked leaving pricing and availability as the only real intrigue for tomorrow’s event. The new leak confirms past rumors with the Pro model sporting the latest Snapdragon 888+ chipset while the vanilla opts for the regular Snapdragon 888. Both phones get up to 12GB LPDDR 5 RAM with 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage. iQOO 8 leaked specs iQOO 8 gets a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution while the Pro variant bumps up to a 6.76-inch E5 AMOLED panel and a 3200 x 1440p resolution. Both feature 120Hz refresh rates and...

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Asus ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro get SD 888+ chipsets, set new record for touch sampling

As gamers probably know all too well, you can’t ever have the best piece of hardware for more than a few months - something better comes along sooner rather than later. So, say “hello” to the new S-series of the Asus ROG Phone 5 that comes to succeed the original line, which launched in April of this year. The Asus ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro look the same on the outside, but are more powerful on the inside The new series upgrades to the Snapdragon 888+ chipset with a 3.0 GHz prime core (Cortex-X1), up from 2.84 GHz on the original chip. The AI Engine got a 20% boost and now...

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Google Pixel 5a 5G key components leak, launch rumored for August 17

We’ve seen plenty of rumors surrounding Google’s upcoming Pixel 5a 5G phone yet without much substance in terms of specs. Google already confirmed the device is due to launch later this year and now a new report from AndroidPolice brings us some fresh new info in the form of actual images of the device’s components as well as a possible launch date set for tomorrow – August 17. Google Pixel 5a 5G images (source: AndroidPolice) The back of the device features the familiar square camera cutout with what appear to be two camera cutouts alongside an LED flash. We can also spot a...

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