Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to arrive this month with Dimensity 7200-Ultra and 200 MP camera

Xiaomi is bringing Redmi Note 13 Pro+ this month with some impressive features. The new phone will run on Dimensity 7200-Ultra – a souped-up variant of the 4nm platform by Mediatek. It will also have a 200 MP camera with a Samsung ISOCELL sensor, which will come with a new algorithm to improve image clarity and zoom effect. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ teasers In multiple posts, Redmi revealed the details on its Weibo page, including a proud announcement of a three-way partnership with Mediatek and Samsung to offer “a new height in 200 MP images”. The ISOCELL HP3 sensor is the...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 36

One phone was on everyone's mind these days as it prepares to make its official debut. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will break with tradition and become more than just a lager iPhone Pro - the periscope telephoto camera will make it a considerably more exciting cameraphone than its siblings in the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup. And with Apple's upcoming flagship topping our week 36 chart, it was Huawei's newly announced Mate 60 Pro+ to slot in second. The most popular phone in our database for 2023 - the Samsung Galaxy A54 makes it three different makers on the podium. Last week's leader - the...

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max - what to expect?

Apple's 'Wanderlust' September 12 event is almost here and it's no secret that it'll bring the new iPhones. In fact, very little is a secret anymore when it comes to smartphones, iPhone or otherwise, so we already have a good idea of what Apple has in store. Expect four new iPhones - the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus (here's what to expect of them), and the two Pros - the smaller iPhone 15 Pro, and the Pro Max. The Pros are usually equally capable but different in size. This year, however, the Pro Max is undoubtedly more advanced phone thanks to its periscope zoom lens. This is...

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Week 36 in review: Oppo A38 announced, Moto G54 goes official, more iPhone 15 rumors

The first week of September brought more to the rumor mill for the usual suspects. The iPhone 15 series will offer camera upgrades across the board with the 15 and 15 Plus getting all-new 48MP Sony sensors with a stacked design and an f/1.6 aperture. The second shooter on the back will be the same old 12MP, f/2.4 ultrawide. We prepared a more detailed what to expect article which you can check out here. The 15 Pro will retain the 48MP main shooter from its predecessor but it’s rumored to be joined by an improved 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens. The 15 Pro Max will get the biggest update with a...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2's carrier-locked units get One UI 5.1.1 in the US

The One UI 5.1.1 update released for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Flip3 last month is now rolling for the Galaxy Z Fold2. However, it's seeding in the US for units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks and should be released for the Fold2 on other networks soon. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 The One UI 5.1.1 update has firmware version F916USQU4KWH7 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy Z Fold2 to August 2023. If you haven't received it yet, you can check for it manually by heading to your Fold2's Settings > Software update...

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Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Introduction “It’s a Sony” - that was the Sony Corporation tagline back in the day and it may be coming back as the success of its flagship Wireless Headphones (WH) and Wireless Free (WF) ranges made them the gold standard for Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancelation. The WF earbuds are now at version XM5 bringing a more compact design, new 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X drivers with better reproduction of low sound frequencies and claims of superior ANC compared to the two-year-old Sony WF-1000XM4 which we loved. Sony WF-1000XM5 $298 at Amazon US €299 at Amazon DE £259 at...

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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, UK, Germany and India

Next week Apple will unveil the next generation of iPhones, but this week things are relatively quiet. Still, we’re getting closer to the end of 2023, so makers and retailers are starting to think about old inventory and what can be done about it. We also found some deals on (very) recent devices too. USA The UK Germany India USA Amazon has limited time deals on Samsung’s latest foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold5 starts at $1,500 for the 256GB model, that is $300 below MSRP. For additional deals on the Z Fold5, check out our post on Samsung’s fall sale. ...

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Weekly poll results: the Sony Xperia 5 V is a great phone but is overpriced

Just like last year with the Mark 4, the people love the Sony Xperia 5 V, but they don’t love its price tag. In other words, it’s a great phone, it’s just that there are other great phones out there that don’t cost as much. That’s not all, Sony is yet to announce a North American release for the phone, which cuts out one of the most important markets – well-heeled consumers that have a limited selection of brands in their local stores. That said, this turned out to be a relatively minor issue in the poll. As for the hardware, (predictably) the Xperia 5 got praise for its superb battery...

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