Flashback: the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium was the first ever smartphone with a 4K display

Recently Sony decided to embrace the niche status of its smartphones and created the Xperia Pro and Pro-I – rare cases when “pro” actually means “professional”. One is meant to help with live video broadcasts, the other is more of a vlogger’s tool, both make extensive use of that 4K OLED display that was introduced with the Xperia 1 and improved with future releases. Well, at 3,840 x 1,644 px resolution these are not proper 4K displays, instead it is 4K cropped to 21:9. But once upon a time Sony did make a proper 4K display and it was the first of its kind – also, it was the great...

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Weekly poll results: depth and macro cameras still have some support, new tech is preferred

Last week’s poll showed some divided opinions when it comes to camera modules besides the core three (wide, ultrawide and tele). Depth sensors and macro cameras still have a place on modern smartphones, but it’s not quite as simple as that. The most popular option in both polls showed that using the latest technology is preferable. For depth, that means using a proper 3D sensor instead of calculating depth using an extra camera module. For macro, adding autofocus to the ultrawide module is the way to go. As we discussed last week, both of these options add cost to the phone. So,...

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Poco F3 Moonlight Silver hands-on

We got our hands on the new Moonlight Silver paint job for the Poco F3, so here's a quick look at the phone in the flesh. It comes packed with the same excellent retail package as the Night Black model we reviewed in April (long-term review coming soon, so stay tuned). The package includes a 33W charger, cable, case, and a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle. The Moonlight Silver finish is actually mostly white with a dual-toned. Compared to the Black model, this one is a lot more stylish. The color continues onto the frame and the buttons. There's a difference in feel as well. The Black...

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G's renders surface

Last week we learned that the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G will come in four colors, and today, we get to see the smartphone since its renders have been leaked by OnLeaks. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G looks similar to the Galaxy A32 4G. It's built around an Infinity-U Super AMOLED display and sports four cameras on the back, which are now placed on a raised camera bump reminiscent of the Oppo Find X3 and Find X3 Pro. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G leaked renders The Galaxy A33 5G's screen measures 6.4" diagonally and has FullHD+ resolution, with the source saying we should expect "much improved...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G specs and launch date leak

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 series last month, consisting of three smartphones - Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. These are currently China-exclusive and are rumored to launch in the international markets in Q1 2022 with Snapdragon chips. But a new report suggests the global rollout will begin this month as Redmi is said to launch the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India on November 30. The source has also shared the Redmi Note 11T 5G's specs, including a Dimensity 810 SoC, 6.6" FullHD+ 90Hz display, and 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. The...

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OnePlus announces Android 12 closed beta program for OnePlus 8 series

OnePlus has already released Android 12 beta for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, and now it's recruiting testers for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T's Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 closed beta update. As a part of this Closed Beta Test (CBT), participants will be required to sign an NDA and be willing to flash builds that require a clean flash, which wipes the entire data, so it's advisable to not install the beta firmware on your primary device. Also, remember that beta builds often contain bugs that hamper the user experience. OnePlus 8T If you are still interested, you'll need to meet...

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