Realme GT 2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen1 scores over 1 million AnTuTu points

A couple of weeks ago, a vivo smartphone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 SoC crossed the 1 million score mark on AnTuTu, and we recently saw Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen1 also scoring over 1 million points on AnTuTu. Now, a Realme device, believed to be the GT 2 Pro, has become the third smartphone to achieve a score of more than 1 million points in AnTuTu's benchmark test. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and sports model code RMX3300. Previous rumors claimed the Realme GT 2 Pro will have model designation RMX3301, so it's likely that we are looking at the same phone...

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Our Tecno Camon 18 Premier video review is here

Tecno released its premium phone called Camon 18 Premier in October, and earlier this month we were ready with the full text review. Then the device went into Will’s hands who went through it once again and now the video is on our YouTube channel. The phone is one of the mightiest in the portfolio of Tecno, but is still an LTE-only Helio G96-powered handset, so it has its shortcomings. The Camon 18 Premier's camera perforamnce was a bit of a mixed back, but it looks great and its AMOLED screen has impressive quality, plus it delivers remarkable battery life. On top of that, it...

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Samsung Galaxy A03 announced with a 48MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A03s unveiled in August and the Galaxy A03 Core introduced last week is now joined by the Galaxy A03 - successor to the Galaxy A02 announced in January. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is built around a 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V display with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a dual camera system consisting of a 48MP primary and 2MP depth sensor. This is an upgrade over the Galaxy A02's 13MP main camera, joined by a 2MP macro unit. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A03 has an unnamed octa-core processor with two clusters having a maximum clock frequency of...

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Xiaomi 12 now rumored to debut on December 12

The end of the year is nearing, and you know what that means, right? No, we don't mean Black Friday, nor the "holiday shopping season". Qualcomm is going to unveil its newest flagship chipset on November 30, and after that the race is on - for the first phone to be announced with it at the helm. Both Lenovo-owned Motorola and Xiaomi are contenders this year, apparently, and while it's unclear which one will "win" this dubious competition, according to a rumor out of China today the Xiaomi 12's announcement date has been set (although not made public yet). It will be December 12,...

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Poco X4 family members revealed, fittingly there will be four of them

Yesterday we revealed the fact that Poco is hard at work on the upcoming X4 and X4 NFC, the former destined for the Indian market sans NFC, the latter headed for a global release. Today we have more information about these phones, along with the fact that the X4 series will in fact comprise of four devices - very fitting, we might say. Aside from the aforementioned ones, we'll also be getting a Poco X4 Pro and a Poco X4 GT, so all of the X3 handsets are going to get successors. According to a usually reliable tipster, the Poco X4 NFC will make its global debut in the first...

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The first Dimensity 9000-powered smartphones to hit the market in February

Although MediaTek beat Qualcomm to the punch and announced its flagship 4nm Dimensity 9000 SoC way before its competitor, Snapdragon 8 Gen1-powered devices will hit the market earlier than MediaTek's offerings. According to a tipster on Weibo, the first Dimensity 9000 smartphones will launch in February if all goes according to plan. In comparison Snapdragon 8 Gen1-equipped flagships are expected to hit the shelves this year. The Xiaomi 12 is said to offer the chipset in December. Via (in Chinese)

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iQOO U5 surfaces on 3C with 18W charging

iQOO is readying another smartphone in China, which would most likely be a budget one judging by the name and the charging speeds. A 3C certification revealed those details signaling an imminent launch as well. The 3C listing reveals 18W charging speed, which is among the lowest in the iQOO lineup. As per previous rumors, the device will likely sport a Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB/128GB memory, 90Hz IPS LCD panel and a three cameras on its back. It's too early to tell if the phone would make it outside of China or it will remain exclusive to its home market. Via

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Samsung may have killed the Galaxy Note lineup permanently

Earlier this year Samsung said it is skipping a Note generation but will introduce new smartphones from the family next year. However, the latest report coming straight from South Korea suggests otherwise. It appears that Samsung has completely removed the Note series from its product planning for 2022 and the main reason behind this is the foldables. And it makes sense when you look at the stats. The Galaxy Note10 and Note20 lineups got about 12.7 and 9.7 million orders in 2019 and 2020, respectively while the Galaxy Z Fold targets alone go up to 13 million. So if Samsung is seeing...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 scores 124 points in DxOMark review

The latest device to get the DxOMark camera review treatment is the nearly three-month-old Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and it managed an impressive 124 points. The triple 12MP sensors put the foldable in 24th place on the all-time leaderboard and ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship which has the more impressive camera specs on paper. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 DxOMark review scorecard The Z Fold3 camera review notes its still images and videos deliver less noise compared to the S21 Ultra. More importantly, there are no autofocus issues on the foldable and it’s said to bring better...

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Caviar makes a custom iPhone and an Elon Musk bust out of a melted down Tesla Model 3

Caviar typically looks back when it comes to luxury – its phones are often clad in precious gold, expensive leather and sometimes even marble. But the company also likes to look towards the future, a future filled with electric cars and space exploration. At the intersection of both is Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Recently, the Caviar team got inspired to extend its Visionaries collection with a special iPhone 13 Pro and a bust of Elon Musk – both made out of a melted down Tesla car. The Elon Musk bust and the iPhone 13 Pro Tesla Electro feature metal from a melted down...

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New Honor 60 teaser video gives us a better look at the design

Honor is all set to launch the 60 series on December 1 and it's doing its part to keep up the hype with various teasers. Today's teaser comes in the form of a short video showcasing the chassis in full. The video itself is quite similar to the one posted a couple of days ago but is a tad more revealing. The back design looks almost identical to the Honor 50 with the circular camera module and the starry gradient paint job. The teaser also suggests that the front will feature a display curved on all sides. The curvature on the top and bottom seem less prominent, or at...

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ZTE announces Voyage 20 Pro 5G and Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition

ZTE held a space-themed event in China earlier today where it announced its brand new Voyage 20 Pro and a limited edition Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition. The former is a 5G midranger with a Dimensity 720 chipset and a 90Hz AMOLED display while the Aerospace Edition Axon 30 Ultra brings a whooping 18GB RAM and 1TB storage as well as special packaging. ZTE Voyage 20 comes with a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. There’s also a 64MP main cam around the back aided by an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 5MP macro cam. The phone comes with a...

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vivo Watch 2's leaked image reveals circular design and calling support

The vivo Watch announced last September is due for a successor. And while we await more information from vivo about its second-gen smartwatch, a render and a few specs of the vivo Watch 2 have surfaced, suggesting its launch isn't too far now. The vivo Watch 2's image reveals the smartwatch will have a circular design and come with leather and silicone strap options. You can see three watches in the picture, with the one in the center confirming heart rate monitoring, step counter, and in-built GPS on the vivo Watch 2, while the one on the right reveals voice call support. That's hardly...

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Oppo Reno7, Reno7 Pro and Reno7 SE go official

Oppo just unveiled its Reno7 series in China with the Reno7 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G and Reno7 SE 5G. The first sales begin on December 3 at 10:00 for the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro and December 17 at 10:00 for the Reno7 SE. Reno7 Pro 5G The Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G is the best of the three Reno7 phones. It sports the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset mated to either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Both configurations start at 256GB of storage. On the front, the Reno7 Pro 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch-sampling rate and an embedded fingerprint scanner. The screen has 1080p resolution...

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Leak: Huawei nova 8 SE to be re-released as a 4G phone

Huawei is having difficulties sourcing parts from abroad, so it has had to be creative with new launches. It looks like the Huawei nova 8 SE from last year is bound for a 4G-only re-release. Here is a look at the spec sheet, courtesy of leakster WHYLAB. The original model was powered by a Dimensity 720 for the standard model and a Dimensity 800U for the premium model. This re-release will use the Kirin 710A instead – it is the first chipset to be mass produced at China’s SMIC foundry (the chip is fabbed on a 14 nm FinFET process). The phone will come with HarmonyOS 2 out of the box and...

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Apple's Holiday movie is about Simon the snowman and is shot on the iPhone 13 Pro

It's that time of the year again, and Apple has released its annual Holiday movie, shot on the iPhone 13 Pro. The movie is made by Jason Reitman and his father, Ivan Reitman, both Oscar-nominated in their own right. It's a film about Simon the snowman and a little girl that cares for him throughout the year. Here it is. Apple also released the 'making of' video that shows commentary from the directive duo and a glimpse at the tech used to enhance the iPhone's video-making abilities, like ND filters, attachable lenses, and phone holders. As with all such films, additional...

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Oukitel RT1 rugged tablet brings IP68 and IP69K ratings and a 10,000 mAh battery

Known for its rugged smartphones and entry-level devices, Oukitel has announced its first rugged tablet – the RT1. It’s a 10-inch slate running largely stock Android 11 with a hardened plastic shell that’s both IP68 and IP69K water and dust-proof. It’s also drop-proof for up to 1.5m. The 10.1-inch IPS LCD boasts a 1200 x 1920-pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Oukitel RT1 is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The tablet brings a sizeable 10,000 mAh battery which charges at 18W speeds via USB-C. There’s a...

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Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming to sport Dimensity 9000

The Redmi K40 Gaming arrived in April 2021 with a Dimensity 1200, and reports are the successor will use a Mediatek platform as well. Digital Chat Station reveals the Redmi K50 Gaming is coming with a Dimensity 9000 - the latest flagship platform by the Taiwanese chipmaker. It will keep the 64MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery, while the screen will be flat and this time will have a fingerprint scanner underneath. Redmi K40 Gaming internal design The internal design of the Redmi K50 Gaming will be slightly different from the K40, allowing for better implementation and...

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OnePlus RT and Buds Z2's India launch date revealed

Yesterday a media report claimed that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones in India in December, which is now corroborated by tipster Max J., who also revealed that both products will make their Indian debut on December 16. The OnePlus Buds Z2 were unveiled in October in China, and the OnePlus RT is said to be the OnePlus 9RT introduced last month, which is currently only available in China. The OnePlus 9RT comes with the Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.62" FullHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, Android 11-based ColorOS 12, 50MP triple camera, 16MP selfie camera, and a 4,500 mAh...

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