Samsung fails to ship 300 million units for the first time in 9 years

According to a report coming from South Korea, Samsung won't be able to hit the 300 million units mark this year and it's going to be the first time in nine years too. It is estimated that the manufacturer will likely reach 270 million shipments, but it is doubtful that it would go beyond that. At the end of the third quarter of 2020, Samsung confirmed 189 million phones shipped, which is still a pretty good number given the raging pandemic this year. Still, the company has set a goal to hit 307 million units in 2021 by expanding its mid-range and low-end 5G smartphone lineup and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_fails_to_ship_300_million_units_for_the_first_time_in_9_years-news-46915.php

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ specs detailed in a massive leak

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra were detailed last week, and now the S21 and S21+ have also got the same treatment, leaving little to the imagination. The S21 and S21+ will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC in the US and have an Exynos 2100 chipset at the helm in Europe. Both smartphones will boot Android 11 with One UI 3.1, have 8GB RAM onboard, and come with two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. But neither of them is likely to come with a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The vanilla S21 will feature a 6.2" FullHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display, while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_s21_plus_full_specs_price_images-news-46917.php

vivo X60 Pro full specs revealed by TENAA

The vivo X60 Pro arriving on December 29 with an Exynos 1080 SoC has appeared on Chinese certifying authority TENAA's website with full specs. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM with two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. It will run Android 11 out of the box, which will have vivo's new OriginOS on top. The X60 Pro will feature a 6.56" FullHD+ AMOLED screen and come with a total of five cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter on the front and a 48MP primary camera on the rear joined by one 8MP and two 13MP units. The Exynos 1080-powered smartphone will be 7.59mm thin, weigh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_pro_full_specs_tenaa-news-46913.php

Huawei's HarmonyOS 2.0 beta is based on Android's framework

Huawei released the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta version of the software for select devices earlier this month and one developer decided to dig a little deeper to see what Huawei's new OS is all about. And as it turns out, it's still pretty much Android-y. First, he made a simple "Hello world" app for the much older Android 4.4 KitKat environment and this triggered a very similar message on a virtual machine running a recent version of Android (left) and a virtual machine running HarmonyOS 2.0 beta (right). This seems to be a reoccurring theme with other things, but instead of "Android", the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_harmonyos_20_beta_is_based_on_androids_framework-news-46914.php

Xiaomi CEO confirms Mi 11 retail box will not come with a charger

A few years ago, when Apple ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack, some Android phone makers were quick to mock the Cupertino-based tech giant's decision, only to follow suit later on. Well, history is repeating itself. Apple launched the iPhone 12 lineup in October and removed the in-box charger and earphones citing environmental reasons. Xiaomi took a jab at Apple for not including the adapter with the box, but the company is following the footsteps of Apple as its CEO Lei Jun today confirmed that the Mi 11 arriving on December 28 will not have a charger in the retail package. Jun cited...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_box_no_charger-news-46912.php

Amazfit GTS 2 mini launched in India for INR6,999

After introducing the GTR 2 and GTS 2 in India, Amazfit today launched the GTS 2 mini in the country. It's priced at INR6,999 ($95/€75) and is available for purchase through Amazfit's local site with two color options - Midnight Black and Flamingo Pink. The Sage Green model will arrive later. The GTS 2 mini sports a 1.55" always-on AMOLED display with support for custom modular dial and 50+ watch faces. The smartwatch comes with over 70 sports modes and can track your sleep, monitor heart rate, and measure blood oxygen and stress levels. It also comes with a menstrual cycle tracker for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gts_2_mini_india_price_sale_date-news-46911.php

My top 5 phones of 2020 - Ivan

Before I lay down the list of what I think are the best phones to come out in 2020, let's get a few things out there. This is a subjective list and these are by no means the only devices I've liked throughout 2020. But the boss said 5, so there you go. I also don't want to discredit the multitude of innovative phones to come out in 2020. But my choices aren't only based on innovation. Among other things I'm the resident photographer here at GSMArena.com and as such I shoot most of the phone images for the reviews and news articles. That means that I get to touch and handle 99% of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_5_phones_of_2020__ivan-news-46841.php

Shure Aonic 50 wireless noise-canceling headphones review

The Aonic 50 are Shure's first pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. Starting at $399, the Aonic 50 are definitely in the premium category of wireless headphones and compete against the likes of the Bose Headphones 700 and the Sony WH-1000XM4. Shure is an audio equipment manufacturer that has been operational since 1925. The company excels at making professional audio gear such as recording equipment, microphones, studio headphones, and in-ear monitors that have been used in audio production for decades. With the Aonic 50, Shure aims to bring some of that professional audio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/shure_aonic_50_wireless_noisecanceling_headphones_review-news-46910.php

Top 10 most popular reviews of 2020: Q3

As we wrap up the year we take a look back at the most popular reviews on our website and we are now to Q3. These are the phones everybody was most eager to learn more about in the months July through September. The third quarter of 2020 saw an interesting mix of new devices enter the scene. The thing that gathered the most fan attention was Google’s overdue and slightly odd return to the smartphone scene. Nearly a year after the traditional lineup of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL and amid persistent chatter of the company's wavering interest in the mobile hardware scene, the Pixel 4a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_most_popular_reviews_of_2020_q3-news-46670.php

2020 Winners and Losers: Samsung

It's time to wrap up this weird and mostly unpleasant year with something fun and pleasant - Samsung's report card for 2020. What it did good, what it did not as good, and what it perhaps could have done. It's important to say this before we go on - the Korean company had a stellar year and even the its "losers" product are pretty solid. They're just not on the level of Samsung's "winners" this year. Loser: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra In late 2020, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is an absolute win. It has arguably a better periscope zoom camera than the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the same processor, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2020_winners_and_losers_samsung-news-46798.php

Top stories of 2020: Q2

As the year winds down it's a great time to reflect on the top stories of the past 12 months. This is the first of four installments where we look at the stories that shaped this year. We're now in Q2 of 2020 and starting in the middle of April, OnePlus unveiled the 8 Pro and 8 smartphones. The OnePlus 8 Pro proved OnePlus' flagship for 2020, only due for replacement in early 2021. Its 120Hz display that runs at 1440p, wireless charging, IP68 rating, improved cameras and a flagship price tag got attention at the time, while subsequent price cuts kept the phone relevant. A day later...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_stories_of_2020_q2-news-46733.php

Oppo X Tom Ford slider phone surfaces

Back in August, Oppo patented a slider phone with an extendable display. Today we are looking at the colorful renders of its special edition which is designed by American fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford. The phone comes with a retractable screen, which increases the display area by 80% when opened vertically. The back panel of the phone houses a triple camera setup, which has the text "OPPO X TOM FORD - DESIGN FOR CONCEPT SHAKIRA" written below it, and you can also notice the LED flash that's placed below the designer's last name. The screen doesn't have a notch or a hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_x_tom_ford_slider_phone_images-news-46909.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G gets Android 11 update in Europe

Xiaomi released the Android 11 stable update with MIUI 12 for the global variants of the Mi 10 Lite 5G earlier this month, and now it's the European units that are getting a taste of the latest version of Android. The new build has version number V12.1.2.0.RJIEUXM and requires a hefty download of 2.8GB. It's rolling out over the air and should reach all units in Europe soon, but those who can't wait for the update notification to pop up on their Mi 10 Lite 5G can check for the update manually by heading to the Settings menu of the phone. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_lite_5g_android_11_miui_12_update-news-46908.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 appears in live shots and official images, will come with Gorilla Glass Victus

Xiaomi will unveil the Mi 11 on December 28 but from previously leaked photos we already know what the smartphone looks like. Today a new set of official-looking renders of the Mi 11 have surfaced, giving us a better look at the Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone. These images show the Mi 11 in four colors and reconfirm the presence of a 108MP primary camera. Xiaomi Mi 11 A couple of live shots of the Mi 11 have also surfaced, which show the front and rear sides of the phone. The back panel has a leather-like texture, and the screen has curved edges. The picture doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_specs_images-news-46907.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 bags NBTC certification

The Samsung Galaxy M12 with model designation SM-M127F/DS bagged FCC certification last week, and now it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC as well, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Thai regulator doesn't detail the specs of the Galaxy M12, but the smartphone was spotted on Geekbench a couple of weeks ago with an Exynos 850 SoC and 3GB RAM. The Galaxy M12 will pack a 6,000 mAh battery, and leaked renders revealed it will sport a notched display and feature a quad camera on the back. Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy M12 The M12 will also come with a side-mounted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_nbtc_certified-news-46906.php

Merry Christmas!

In this roller coaster of a year where many things were canceled, we have Christmas to celebrate some of the most important things in life - family, supportive friends and humility of the soul. To all our new and old readers we would like to thank for being with us and thank you for staying along the road during these unusual times. The next year is one of promises for a brighter and healthier future where we’ll know better and won't repeat our mistakes. Our pledge for 2021 is to keep improving, stay dedicated, and always work tirelessly in providing you the latest in everything...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/merry_christmas-news-46874.php

Samsung Galaxy A72 4G appears on Geekbench

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A72 early next year. It will have 4G and 5G versions, bearing model designations SM-A725F and SM-A726B, respectively. Samsung hasn't divulged anything about the A72 yet, but its 4G variant has appeared on Geekbench with key specs. The Galaxy A72 4G runs Android 11, has 8GB RAM onboard, and a Snapdragon 720G SoC at the helm, which is the same chipset that powers the Galaxy A52 4G. The benchmark database doesn't include any other specs of the Galaxy A72 4G, but previously leaked renders revealed its 5G counterpart will pack a 6.7" punch hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a72_4g_specs_geekbench-news-46905.php

Galaxy Z Fold3's screens to shrink, Xiaomi working on three different foldables

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 will have slightly smaller screens than its predecessor, the Z Fold2 (pictured below). This is required in order for the company to be able to fit the S Pen somewhere inside the chassis, as this upcoming device will be the company's first foldable to have support for the stylus. The Z Fold3's inner screen will be 7.55" (compared to 7.59" on the Fold2), while the outer display will shrink from 6.23" to 6.21". On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Flip Lite will both have a 6.7" display inside, up from the 6.67" on the Z Flip. The new Flips will both have 120...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_fold3s_screens_to_shrink_xiaomi_working_on_three_different_foldables-news-46904.php

Oppo Reno5 4G global version gets handled in hands-on video, specs outed

Earlier today Oppo finally made the Reno5 Pro+ 5G official, and you may have thought it would be the last member of the new mid-range family - but no. It turns out there's also a Reno5 4G coming to global markets, and this one has first been detailed earlier this month. Now an Indonesian YouTube channel got to handle the device for a video, and here it is. At the same time, from another source comes yet another confirmation of the phone's specs. The Reno5 4G will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset, and it will boast a 6.4" FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED touchscreen with an in-display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_4g_global_version_gets_handled_in_handson_video_specs_outed-news-46903.php

BOE to start supplying Apple with OLED panels for the iPhone 12 family

Earlier this year, before even the iPhone 12 family came to be, a rumor claimed that Apple is in talks with BOE to become a third OLED screen supplier for the iPhone 12-series. However, only Samsung and LG remained in the supply chain with BOE having some issues with the quality control and the deal was pushed back until those issues were resolved. Now, an industry analyst firm says that BOE has finally received certification and will soon start manufacturing OLED panels for Apple's iPhone 12 family. The estimate is that Samsung will be making about 130 million units in 2021 while LG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/boe_to_start_supplying_apple_with_oled_panels_for_the_iphone_12_family-news-46902.php

Xiaomi Mi 11-series teased with video Night mode

The Xiaomi Mi 11-series launch is just around the corner - December 28 and Xiaomi is hyping us up with a brand new feature - video Night mode. Or at least that's what we could gather from the Google-translated text on Weibo. The post wishes us a merry Christmas accompanied by a video of a music box in the dark. The video itself is supposedly shot on the Mi 11 and highlights the handset's low-light video recording capabilities and even hinting at a special Night video mode. And all thanks to the advancements of computational photography. We've tested smartphones with great...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11series_teased_with_video_night_mode-news-46901.php

Madhav Sheth: Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earphones and Smart Bulbs are coming in Q1 2021

Realme debuted as a smartphone brand back in May 2018 but has expanded its product portfolio since with the launch of TWS earphones, fitness band, smartwatches, smart TVs, and soundbar as a part of its 1+4+N product strategy. Yesterday Realme announced a bunch of new AIoT products as a part of the same strategy, which include the Watch S Pro, Watch S Master Edition, and Buds Air Pro Master Edition. On the sidelines of this event we spoke with Mr. Madhav Sheth - VP of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe - to learn more about the company's plans for the AIoT segment in 2021, and Sheth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_buds_air_2_smart_bulb_launch_date_q1_2021-news-46900.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update rolling out globally

Samsung released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update for the Galaxy S20 FE last week in Russia. Now it has expanded the rollout in over a dozen countries across different continents for both the 4G and 5G variants. The new builds for the 4G and 5G models have firmware version G780FXXU1BTL1 and G781BXXU1BTL, respectively. The update is rolling out over the air and should reach your unit soon. But if you can't wait for the update notification to pop up on your device, you can check for the update manually by heading to Settings > Software update menu on your phone. If you still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_android_11_one_ui_3_update_global_rollout-news-46898.php

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a42_5g-review-2210.php

Our YouTube channel got hijacked

As you might have noticed, we haven’t been publishing videos to YouTube for over a month and there’s a reason why. While none of the accounts we own was compromised, a hijacker used a connected entity called MCN to get full access to the channel. They also received ownership of the content and redirected our YouTube revenue to their own account. YouTube support had been very slow to acknowledge that there was an issue at all, and it was tight-lipped about what exactly happened and who is responsible. For the full story, watch the video we made that explains the situation in more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_why_we_havent_posted_any_videos_on_youtube-news-46892.php

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ announced with SD865 and 50MP main camera

After unveiling the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro earlier this month, Oppo just gave the Reno5 Pro+ its own event probably because it shapes up to be a proper flagship. In other words - it checks all the boxes, although, given the amount of leaks from the past couple of weeks, it's no surprise. The handset is built around the 6.55-inch AMOLED panel with 1080 x 2400px resolution (tall, 20:9 aspect ratio) and supports up to 90Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate is also a bit higher than the average at 180Hz. Arguably more important is the fact that the display can peak at 1,100 nits of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_pro_announced_with_sd865_and_50mp_main_camera-news-46899.php

OnePlus 9 live images leak along with key specs

According to the latest rumors, OnePlus is planning to launch not two but three flagship models - OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and a 9 Lite or 9E. We still don't know the official name of the latter. In any case, today's report is all about the vanilla OnePlus 9. A couple of live images confirm the punch-hole camera and reveal a reverse wireless charging feature. Alleged OnePlus 9 live images As of now, only the OnePlus 8 Pro supports wireless and reverse wireless charging, so we thought the two functionalities would be reserved for the Pro models from then on, especially since the OnePlus 8T...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_live_images_leak_along_with_key_specs-news-46896.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro US price and battery life revealed in latest leak

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are expected to go official next month alongside the Galaxy S21 series. Samsung hasn't divulged anything about these TWS earphones yet, but their key features leaked a few days ago, and we also learned that Buds Pro will cost €229 in Europe. Now the promo materials posted by a Twitter user reveal the Galaxy Buds Pro will be priced at $199 in the US. The images also tell us that each bud will come with a 2-way speaker and have three microphones onboard. The Buds Pro will be IPX7 rated and feature noise canceling. The leaked images don't reveal the battery size...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_pro_specs_features_us_price-news-46895.php

Realme X7 Pro India launch imminent as it appears on support page

The Realme X7 Pro launched in China in September began its global rollout last week and is currently available in Thailand and Taiwan. Realme has already confirmed it will bring the X7 lineup to India in 2021, and while we don't have an exact date of launch yet, the X7 Pro has appeared on the support page of Realme's Indian site, suggesting an imminent launch. X7 Pro support page on Realme's Indian site The X7 Pro has a Dimensity 1000+ chipset at the helm and packs a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display. It features a 32MP selfie camera and sports a 64MP quad camera setup on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_india_launch_support_page-news-46894.php

Honor V40 to launch on January 12 with a 120Hz screen

Honor is expected to unveil the V40 next month, and while we are yet to get an official confirmation on this, a Weibo user claims the smartphone will go official on January 12. The same user also posted a screenshot of a 120FPS beta test on the Honor V40, corroborating previous rumors of the V40 packing a 120Hz display. The Honor V40 is reportedly codenamed YORK and has model designation YOK-AN10. 3C certification revealed it will support 66W charging, and rumors have it that it will be powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC. We also got to see a render of the V40 earlier this week,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v40_launch_date_120hz_screen-news-46893.php

The GPD Win 3 is a handheld gaming PC with integrated controller and slide-out keyboard

A new gaming PC is coming through a new crowd-funded campaign. At $799, the GPD Win 3 is a portable gaming PC running Windows 10 with a game pad integrated into the hardware. Under the 5.5-inch 720p screen is a keyboard that’s revealed when the screen slides up. There is also a fully integrated gamepad with two joysticks, four triggers, a directional pad, and four action buttons. It has intake air vents on the rear, and an exhaust vent on the top. There’s also a USB-A port, power key, headphone jack, and built-in microphone. The bottom is where you’ll find the loudspeakers and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_gpd_win_3_is_a_handheld_gaming_pc_with_integrated_controller_and_slideout_keyboard-news-46891.php

OnePlus 9 Lite with Snapdragon 865 will join the 9 and 9 Pro next year

The upcoming OnePlus 9 series, which is expected to become official sometime in the first quarter of 2021, is going to have three members, according to a new report on the matter. Joining the unsurprising OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will be a OnePlus 9 Lite. This model will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, instead of the Snapdragon 888 in the other two. The 865, is, of course, the top dog from 2020 in Qualcomm's stable, so definitely no slouch. It is, thus, an interesting strategy on OnePlus' part, this, using last year's flagship SoC for a "Lite" model. The source...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_lite_with_snapdragon_865_will_join_the_9_and_9_pro_next_year-news-46890.php

vivo V20 2021 goes on sale in India without an official announcement

vivo's V20 2021 has been leaking quite a lot lately, so we were expecting it to become official pretty soon. Amazon India, however, took us by surprise by listing the phone - and it's in stock and ready to order - without even a hint of an official announcement from vivo. Still, we'll take it. So, without further ado, let's see what the V20 2021 is all about. You can get it in two colors, Sunset Melody and Midnight Jazz. It has a 6.44-inch 1080x2400 touchscreen, a triple rear camera setup (64 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP "mono"), a 44 MP selfie snapper with autofocus (from 15cm to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_2021_goes_on_sale_in_india_without_an_official_announcement-news-46889.php

Telegram announces monetization plans as it approaches 500 million active users

Telegram has announced that it closing in on the 500 million active user mark. To keep a service of this scale operational, the company has announced plans of monetization through the co-founder Pavel Durov's public channel on Telegram. Durov laid out a two-fold plan on monetizing the service starting next year. The first part of this will be introducing premium features for business or power users. While all existing features will continue to remain free, the service will introduce some new features that are aimed at fulfilling the needs of the more demanding userbase. Durov's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/telegram_announces_monetization_plans_as_it_approaches_500_million_active_users-news-46888.php

ZTE Axon 20 goes through torture test, lives to tell its tale

The first commercially available phone with an under display camera title belongs to ZTE’s Axon 20 5G and given its already up for grabs globally, Zach form JerryRigEverything decided its time for his signature durability test. As you’d expect the UD selfie cam gets its own breakdown before we proceed to the screen scratch test where the panel performs like any other glass display – it scratches at a level 6 on Mohs scale of hardness. The frame is made from plastic as Zach’s blade manages to chip some chunks clean off. The back and camera cutouts are both made from regular glass. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_goes_on_torture_test_and_lives_to_tell_its_tale-news-46886.php

Samsung starts One UI 3 beta program for Galaxy A51 too

Samsung announced the start of the One UI 3 beta program based on Android 11 earlier today for the Galaxy M31 and now it's doing the same for the Galaxy A51 5G. It was announced in the Samsung Community forums in South Korea. You can check if you are eligible to enter the program by tapping on the banner in the Samsung Members app to sign up. A beta version of the software will be seeded to you shortly after. According to the European Android 11 release schedule, the Galaxy A51 5G is supposed to get the stable version of the software in March. Source 1 (in Korean)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_kickstarts_one_ui_3_beta_program_for_galaxy_a51_too-news-46885.php

Apple places 3nm chip order with TSMC

The first chips based on the 5nm process just came out but TSMC and Apple are looking ahead by making big plans for the future 3nm and 4nm nodes. Reportedly, Apple has already secured a good chunk of the orders of the 3nm chip production in 2022. Sources familiar with the matter say that the said chips will likely power up future iPads and MacBooks. This means that we will see 5nm or maybe 5nm+ chips for another year. TSMC is almost ready with the certification process so will likely begin trial production next year while mass production will happen in 2022. While the rumor talks...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_secures_a_3nm_chip_order_from_tsmc-news-46884.php

FCC confirms S Pen support on Galaxy S21 Ultra

If it wasn't clear enough from Samsung's statement that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will gain support for the S Pen, it's clear now. An FCC filing for a Samsung SMG998B (Galaxy S21 Ultra) in testing has listed support for a "stylus device" with both "hover and click and an operating range of 0.53-0.6MHz". So we can now take it as confirmed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will have S Pen support when it launches on January 14. Whether Samsung has made a new S Pen or will use the one from the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is unclear. The FCC report also points to wireless power share on the Galaxy S21...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_confirms_s_pen_support_on_galaxy_s21_ultra-news-46878.php

Huawei nova 8 and nova 8 Pro announced with Kirin 985 and 64MP quad cameras

Right on cue, Huawei introduced its nova 8 series in China with a vanilla nova 8 and nova 8 Pro. Both offer high refresh rate screens, Kirin 985 chipsets and quad 64MP cameras alongside 66W wired charging and 5G connectivity. Huawei nova 8 The nova 8 brings a 90Hz curved 6.57-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a centered punch hole cutout for its 32MP selfie cam. There’s a fingerprint scanner tucked under the panel too while the speaker grill cutout is part of the top frame. We have an elliptical camera island around the back with a 64MP primary sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_and_nova_8_pro_announced_with_kirin_985_and_64mp_quad_cameras-news-46879.php

Honor V40's display to offer the fastest touch sampling rate ever

The Honor V40 is just around the corner and leaks are getting quite specific. The latest one concerns the touch sampling rate of the display and according to usually reliable Digital Chat Station will offer the highest sampling rate yet. The supposedly leaked image shows a test between a screen that supports 180Hz touch sampling rate and the V40. It's clear that the V40's screen is superior and the leakster also adds that it will be higher than 270Hz. Currently, the Asus ROG Phone 3 and Xiaomi's Black Shark 3-series boast OLED panels with 270Hz touch sampling rate. Seemingly, that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v40_to_offer_the_fastest_touch_sampling_rate_on_a_smartphones_screen-news-46875.php

Meizu starts recruiting Android 11 beta testers for Meizu 17 series

Meizu has started recruiting Android 11 beta testers for its Meizu 17 series in China, which includes the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. The company currently has 3000 slots for each device and is already rolling out the first beta update for the Meizu 17 duo. Those interested can enroll in the beta program by heading to the Settings > System Update menu on their smartphone and fill in the required details. But do note that beta firmware is not as stable as the official builds and may contain bugs that hamper the user experience. Meizu says you can't roll back to the stable version...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_17_17_pro_android_11_beta-news-46873.php

Xiaomi posts official Geekbench results of Mi 11 series

The Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup is right around the corner, with the official launch taking place on Monday, December 28. We already spotted one of the phones being tested on Geekbench but today the company decided to take matters into its own hands and revealed official results from the benchmarking platform. The single-core score of the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, powered by Snapdragon 888, is 1,135 while the multi-core result is 3,818. According to the raw numbers, the new chipset is faster than the Kirin 9000 and its predecessor Snapdragon 865. Official Geekbench results for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_official_geekbench_results_of_mi_11_series-news-46872.php

Samsung announces One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy M31

Samsung today announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy M31, making it the first M series smartphone to get the company's newest custom Android skin. Those interested in getting a taste of One UI 3.0 can join the beta program from the Samsung Members app. One UI 3.0 is based on Android 11, and the beta build for the Galaxy M31 has version number M315FDDU2ZTLF. One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy M31 The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy M31 is currently only open in India, but should expand to other countries soon. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m31_android_11_one_ui_3_beta-news-46871.php

iQOO 7 will boasts 120Hz display, 120W fast charging and 48MP main camera

Last week we saw a certification listing about the upcoming iQOO 7 gaming phone which revealed a blazing fast 120W fast charging solution. Now, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station revealed the device will also sport a 120Hz display with FHD+ resolution alongside a 4,000mAh battery with the aforementioned 120W fast charging all paired with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. In addition, the blogger revealed the device is expected to release in mid-January Digital Chat Station Weibo post Earlier this week, the iQOO 7 was spotted in the hands of e-Sport gamers in the King Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_7_will_boasts_120hz_display_120w_fast_charging_and_48mp_main_camera-news-46870.php

Oppo to hold a proper event for Reno5 Pro+ 5G on December 24

Oppo mentioned the December 24 launch date for the Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone two weeks ago, but today we learned there will be a proper announcement with an event. It is scheduled for tomorrow at 15:30 local time in China (that’s 07:30 GMT). Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G key features The Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G has leaked multiple times, and combined with all the teasers the company posted tomorrow’s unveiling will hardly hold many surprises. The new phone will have a Snapdragon 865 chipset and the world’s first 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. The Reno5 Pro+ 5G will have four cameras, one of them...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reconfirms_reno5_pro_5g_launch_on_december_24-news-46869.php

Realme announces Watch S Pro, Watch S Master Edition, and Buds Air Pro Master Edition

Realme announced its first smartwatch called Realme Watch back in May and followed it up with the Watch S earlier last month. Today the company announced the Watch S Pro alongside the Watch S Master Edition and Buds Air Pro Master Edition. The event also marks the debut of the vanilla Watch S in the Indian market. It's priced at INR4,999 and will go on sale from Monday, December 28 through Flipkart, Realme.com and later in some offline stores. Realme Watch S Pro The Realme Watch S Pro is powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 processor and runs an unnamed custom platform. It looks similar to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_watch_s_pro_watch_s_master_edition_buds_air_pro_master_edition-news-46867.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 prices leaked, will cost around $700

Xiaomi is expected to unveil its new Mi 11 phones on Monday, December 28, and today a leak from China revealed how much would the vanilla variant cost. According to sources, pricing will begin from CNY4,500 or $687/€565 and that’s the least powerful 8/128 GB option. If we can trust this leaked image, the 8/256 GB option of the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be CNY4,800 ($735/€600), while a 12/256 GB variant will be priced at CNY5,200 ($800/€650). The prices are nowhere near the Xiaomi Mi 10 cost at its unveiling back in February 2020, with every option being 20% cheaper. There might be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_prices_leaked_will_cost_around_700-news-46868.php

Watch Realme's "Meet the Pro trendsetters" event live here

The time has come for Realme to unveil its latest and greatest wearables - today the young compnay is unveiling its Watch S Pro, as well as the new Gray color of the Realme Buds Air Pro, also called Master Edition. The event is scheduled for 12:30 IST/07:00 GMT and will be livestreamed on YouTube so you don't have to leave this page to follow it. The Watch S Pro will be the first Realme wearable with an AMOLED screen and will offer 2 weeks of battery life on a single charge. It will have 15 sports tracking modes, dual-GPS, heart-rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, 5 ATM water resistance -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_realmes_meet_the_pro_trendsetters_event_live_here-news-46857.php

Xiaomi’s Mi 11 will also have a leather-wrapped edition

Xiaomi has been prominent in the news this week. Following an official confirmation of the company’s upcoming Mi 11 launch date, benchmark scores, and even leaked official images, details about the Mi 11’s color configurations reveal that there will also be a special edition leather-wrapped variant. A leak from Weibo (via GizChina) revealed some of the Xiaomi MI 11’s color and storage configurations. The 12GB + 256GB variant will come in Blue, an 8GB + 128GB option will come in Smoke Purple, a 12GB + 256GB variant will be offered in Cigarette Purple, and a Special Edition variant will come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_mi_11_will_also_have_a_leatherwrapped_edition-news-46866.php

OnePlus Watch is coming early next year, CEO confirms

Looks like the mythical OnePlus Watch won't continue to be vaporware for much longer. The company's CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, has confirmed on Twitter that the smartwatch will be released early next year. This follows a tweet from OnePlus in October when it was revealed that the first sketches of a smartwatch were created inside the company all the way back in 2015. So it's definitely been a very, very long time coming. Many of you said you wanted a watch, and as you might have heard over the weekend—we're making one, to be released early next year. Wishes do come true.🎁...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_is_coming_early_next_year_ceo_confirms-news-46865.php