Xiaomi 12 Ultra to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset

The famous Chinese tipster on Weibo, Digital Chat Station has revealed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra smartphone will run on a still-unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+. Given that the Plus variants of Qualcomm's flagship SoCs are usually announced in H2, we probably shouldn't expect the Xiaomi 12 Ultra before the end of Q3 2022. The device with the corresponding model number has popped up on the radar with an unnamed Qualcomm SM8475 SoC. And since the current non-Plus SD 8 Gen 1 chip carries the model number SM8450, it's safe to assume that this is indeed the Plus variant. Rumor has...

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Weekly poll results: strong demand for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the other two are in its shadow

You can’t call it a Note, but you can call it a winner – the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra decisively topped the chart in last week’s poll. It was by far the most popular option and this is still in the pre-order stage, before detailed reviews have come up. This phone just has people excited. There is still a large contingent of people waiting on reviews (we’re working on it), but so far the future of the S22 Ultra looks bright. Will people warm up to its two siblings, given positive reviews? Maybe. Right now both the Galaxy S22 and S22+ are failing to convince people that the new cameras...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 in for review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 introduced in India last week has landed at our office for a full review. We've got the Space Black color version, but there are two more options - Stardust White and Horizon Blue. Before we check out what the Redmi Note 11 has to offer, let's take a quick look at its retail package, which comes with the usual documentation, a protective case, a USB-C charging cable, and a 33W power adapter. The Redmi Note 11 packs a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display that's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and has a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. The screen...

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Xiaomi might release a 5G version of the Redmi Note 11S

If you thought this year's Redmi Note 11 lineup isn't confusing enough, then wait until Xiaomi releases another member of the family reportedly dubbed Redmi Note 11S 5G. The information comes from Xiaomiui as they've unearthed an entry in the IMEI database. What gave it away is the model number K16B, which is quite similar to the K16A belonging to the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11 5G (for China). After all, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a re-branded Note 11 5G for the global market. Currently, the only 5G-capable Redmi Note 11 is the Note 11 Pro 5G so releasing a more affordable...

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vivo V23e's Indian price revealed ahead of launch

With the vivo V23 and V23 Pro already out in India, the company is looking to expand the lineup with its budget 5G solution from the series, the vivo V23e 5G. The OEM already announced its plans to release the phone in the country on February 21. However, the guys over at 91mobiles got a tip for the price, which is supposed to be INR 25,990. Perhaps that's the base model with other storage options being a little pricier. Anyway, there won't be any changes to the hardware or design, the V23e 5G will be exactly the same device when it launched back in November for other...

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Apple hired Oldboy's film director to shoot a movie using an iPhone 13 Pro

Apple has been marketing its iPhones' capabilities to shoot professional-grade videos for a couple of generations now and for its latest campaign, the company hired a renowned Korean movie director, Park Chan-wook. For those of you who don't know, that's the man behind the Korean Oldboy movie from 2003. But Apple's film is a short one, just 20 minutes, and it's called "Life is but a dream". It's a martial arts fantasy film shot entirely on iPhone 13 Pro and it's out on YouTube. Apple also released a short clip that goes behind the scenes where Park and his crew use iPhone 13 Pros on...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro in for review

A bunch of Xiaomi Redmi Notes were unveiled last month and the Redmi Note 11 Pro is now with us for a quick look around its key features. Redmi Note 11 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone feels substantial in the hand given its size though not too heavy. It features a dual-glass design with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. The frame is made from plastic. Note 11 Pro is IP53 dust and splash protected and comes with dual speakers, a headphone jack and an IR blaster. The in-box content list is impressive - you get a 67W charger, USB C...

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