GSMArena labs: introducing our What is my phone tool

Some follow new phone launches closely and are able to recognize different models by minute details. Others can probably only name the brand of their phone. While we do enjoy examining phones under a microscope, we also try to serve the more casual users. This is why we built the What is my phone tool. Open it in your phone’s browser and it will...

Black Shark 4 series will feature 6.67" 144Hz AMOLED screen

The Black Shark 4 series is coming on March 23, which consists of a vanilla and a Pro model. Black Shark hasn't detailed the specs of both smartphones yet, but earlier today, it confirmed that the Black Shark 4 lineup will feature a 6.67" Samsung-made E4 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a multi-finger touch sampling rate of 720Hz. The...

OnePlus 9R 5G teased with gaming triggers ahead of March 23 unveiling

A couple of days ago, OnePlus CEO Mr. Pete Lau revealed that the company will unveil the OnePlus 9R 5G on March 23 alongside the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. OnePlus hasn't detailed the 9R 5G yet, but its Indian branch posted an image on Twitter teasing the smartphone. The picture includes a silhouette of the 9R 5G, and while it doesn't reveal the phone...

iQOO Z3 with 5G support to launch on March 25

iQOO announced the iQOO Neo5 a few days ago, but it isn't done unveiling new phones this month since Chinese retailer JD.com has revealed the vivo sub-brand will launch the iQOO Z3 on March 25 in China. The listing on the Chinese retailer's website doesn't divulge anything about the iQOO Z3, but iQOO shared a poster a few days ago teasing a new 5G...

This is the OnePlus Watch

OnePlus has always enjoyed extensive teaser campaigns for its upcoming product launches, but it's definitely outdone itself this time around, in preparation for its March 23 grand unveiling event for the OnePlus 9 series and the OnePlus Watch. Speaking of the company's first smartwatch, here it is in all its glory in a "leaked image" that was retweeted...

Asus ROG Phone 5 video teardown shows why it snaps in half

A few days ago the Asus ROG Phone 5 shocked the world by essentially snapping in half when subjected to a traditional bend test. Considering none of its predecessors had such issues, this was intriguing, to say the least. We were eager to find out what might explain the situation, and luckily Zack from JerryRigEverything has now done a video teardown...

Exclusive: the vivo X60 series will be the first with pixel shift technology

An industry source revealed an interesting detail about vivo’s upcoming X60 trio. Apparently it will become the first smartphones to use pixel shift technology. You may have heard of pixel shift as it has been used in select DSLRs in the past, but never on a phone. Interestingly, the vivo X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+ are already official in China and...

Realme 8 Pro in for review

Say hello to the Realme 8 Pro, which has just arrived in our office. The phone will become official on March 24, but this is a sneak preview for you guys of what it looks and feels like. The Realme 8 Pro comes with a 50W SuperDart charger in the box, which can power the battery to 100% in just 47 minutes! The biggest-selling point of the Realme 8...

Motorola Moto G10 review

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Oppo Find X3 trio now available for purchase in Europe

Just one week ago, Oppo took the wraps off its Find X3 series with a total of four phones. The most interesting option by far is the Find X3 Pro with its flagship specs and unique microscope cam. The Neo brings last year’s flagship Snapdragon 865 and 65W charging to the table while the Lite is a decently equipped midranger running on the Snapdragon...

Leakster: the massive GN2 sensor will debut with a Xiaomi phone at the end of March

Last month leakster @IceUniverse claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will be the first phone to feature Samsung’s massive ISOCELL GN2. Now the cat reiterates that claim and adds that the phone will be out at the end of the month. A look at the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra from its unofficial hands-on That matches what another leakster, Digital Chat Station,...

Samsung delivers camera-improving update for Galaxy S20 series

Samsung's Galaxy S20 series is now receiving a new software update which brings a series of camera performance upgrades. The new G98xxXXU7DUC7 update comes in at 500MB in size and is seeding in Germany for the time being. As for the changelog, the only thing mentioned is improvements to the camera performance. The update is expected to make its way...

Black Shark design and key features revealed in hands-on video

The upcoming Black Shark 4 is all set to debut on Tuesday,March 23 in China and each day brings more and more details. The latest leak comes from a Chinese gamer who shared an overview of the Black Shark 4 which gives us a closer look at the design. Black Shark 4 design (Source) Starting with the screen we can see it packs a centered punch-hole cutout....

Leaked OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro renders show two colorways for each phone

OnePlus has shared official images of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series a few times, even revealing a new color. But the company is still holding back one or two colorways, perhaps to use as teasers or as a reveal on launch day. If you can’t wait, then @EvLeaks has spoilers. You can see the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro shown in two colors each: Black and Violet...

Realme UI 2.0 Open Beta now available for 6 Pro, Narzo 20 Pro

Realme has announced on its community forums that two more devices can finally join the Open Beta of Realme UI 2.0 - the midrangers Narzo 20 Pro and 6 Pro. The announcement comes 2.5 months after both devices were available for Early Access to the new Android 11-based interface, but now it is no longer limited to select users. To participate in the...

Micromax In 1 is official with Helio G80 and three cameras

The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has just announced its latest device - the Micromax In 1. It has the body of the Micromax In note 1 but comes with a slightly more affordable price tag. The lower cost means less impressive Helio G80 chipset and a triple camera. The Micromax In 1 has a 6.67” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a small punch...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra certified with 67W fast charging

Xiaomi is expected to launch at least two new flagships soon, called Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. We still don’t have anything official by the company, but two devices have been certified at 3C with ultra-fast charging - it is 11V at 6.1A, which is a 67.1W rate. Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra certification at 3C The M2102K1C and M2102K1AC phones...

Oppo A94 introduced - a familiar phone with a new name

Earlier this month, Oppo announced its A94 in the UAE though without a retail price. The phone which is actually a rebranded Reno5 F has now launched in Singapore for SGD429 which is the equivalent of $319 or Є268. The A94 boasts a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 32MP selfie cam housed in the punch hole cutout. There’s a built-in...

Nokia X20 visits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 480 5G SoC

HMD Global has scheduled an event for April 8 where it's expected to announce three new Nokia smartphones - G10, X10, and X20. We haven't heard about any of these from HMD yet, but the X20 has passed through Geekbench ahead of the expected unveiling, revealing key specs in the process. The Nokia X20 runs Android 11, and the motherboard section in...

Honor CEO: New Magic lineup will surpass Huawei Mate and P series

George Zhao, CEO of Honor, had a lengthy interview with a local Chinese media, revealing some of the challenges ahead of the now-independent company, as well as its plans for the future. Honor is already partnering with Qualcomm to develop a Snapdragon 888 smartphone, part of the Magic series. The bombshell of the interview was the claim that the...

Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition tipped to come with a curved screen

Realme introduced the X7 Pro last September with a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen. Now we hear the company will soon launch an Extreme Edition, which will come with a Samsung-made curved display. Word comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, who said the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition is co-designed with Naoto Fukasawa - a Japanese...

OnePlus 9 Pro will wirelessly charge from zero to full in 43 minutes, wired in 29 minutes

If you haven't lived under a rock lately, you know that OnePlus is gearing up to launch a few new devices next week. We're expecting the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R, alongside the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus 9 Pro will take wireless charging to another level for the company (which was very late to the wireless charging party), if you...

Samsung Galaxy A82's camera detailed

Samsung has announced the hero members of its Galaxy A mid-range line for 2021 yesterday - the A52 and A72 (and A52 5G). But the company is apparently not done with the A-series for the moment, as it's also working on launching the Galaxy A82 at some point in the near future. The Galaxy A82 skips a generation and follows in the footsteps of the Galaxy...

OnePlus 9R confirmed by Pete Lau in interview

We’re eagerly awaiting the debut of the OnePlus 9 series which is just 5 days away at this point. Alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the company is expected to bring a more affordable entry dubbed OnePlus 9R. We’ve actually heard names like OnePlus 9E and 9 Lite too but now OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed in an interview with Indian news...

Nvidia introduces Priority plan for GeForce Now, stops accepting Founders' Edition sign-ups

Buying a GPU is tricky right now – not to mention expensive. You could try a game streaming service like Nvidia’s GeForce Now instead. The company just launched the Priority membership program that allows you long play sessions and you can even flip RTX and DLSS on. The name of the new plan is no accident. If you’ve used GeForce Now before, you’ll...

Samsung Galaxy A72 and A52 star in unboxing and promo videos

Yesterday Samsung announced the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 midrangers. The new devices feature improvements across the board compared to their predecessors in just about every possible metric and now Samsung has shared some official product videos highlighting the new phones. First up are a pair of unboxing videos for the A52 5G and A72. The A52...

Sony unveils the controllers for the upcoming PlayStation 5 VR headset

Sony teased a next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5 and while we still haven’t seen the headset itself, the company did reveal the VR controllers that will go with it. The controllers have a unique “orb” shape that Sony says is natural and comfortable to hold for people with small and large hands alike. Much of the technology was borrowed from...

The Realme 8 series is coming with Realme UI 2.0 out of the box, Pro will support 50W charging

Madhav Sheth tweeted that the Realme 8 series will be the first phones to run Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. That’s not 100% right as the Realme GT (which already completed its first flash sale) does run version 2.0 of the company’s custom software. However, the GT is available only in China for now and Sheth is CEO of Realme India and Europe. For...

Our Motorola Moto G30 video review is up

The Motorola Moto G30 was announced a month ago, and after our lengthy tests, the written review come out earlier this month. Today, our team is ready with the video as well, where Will will tell you all about the performance of the phone. The Moto G30 goes for €180 and it's looks immediately give away it's lowly standing. It looks pretty with its...

Asus Zenfone 8 to come in three variants, Mini will sport 5.9-inch OLED panel

The Zenfone line from Asus is expected to hit number 8 this year and thanks to a fresh new leak from XDA Developers we have our first details on the Zenfone 8 series. Three phones are expected with display sizes ranging from 5.9-inches on the smallest Zenfone 8 Mini codenamed “SAKE” (ASUS_I006D) all the way to 6.69-inches on the Zenfone 8/Pro bearing...

Apple to bring iPad Pro with mini LED in April, OLEDs scheduled for 2022

The increasing demand for devices with big screens is pushing Apple to launch new iPad Pro devices next month, Bloomberg reported yesterday. Cupertino will refresh its lineup with improved processor and cameras, and according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the slates will also switch from LCD to mini LED panels. Yesterday Bloomberg said the two new tablets...

OnePlus 9 Pro benchmark scores surfaces, more camera samples shared officially

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 and, as the company teased yesterday, the Pro model will have fancy 5-layer “gaming-grade” cooling. The phones will be unveiled next week, but Tech Maniacs managed to get their hands on a unit and run a benchmark. The OnePlus 9 Pro scored just over 660,000 points on AnTuTu. Keep in mind...

Leaked Samsung roadmap reveals upcoming laptop, tablet and phone launch plans

We saw the release of Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy A52 and A72 midrangers at yesterday’s Unpacked event. With that out the way we’re looking forward to seeing what Samsung has up next and now Evan Blass gives us a leaked product launch roadmap spanning to August. Samsung 2021 product launch roadmap Based on this info we can see the next Samsung...

ZTE S30 Pro to arrive on March 30

ZTE announced earlier a new S series is incoming, and today we learned the actual launch date - it will be March 30. The first phone will be called ZTE S30 Pro and will come with a 64MP main camera, 44MP selfie shooter and a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The event will also be the stage for the unveiling of ZTE’s new 1+2+N ecosystem. It follows...

OnePlus Watch teased with a circular dial, won't run Google's Wear OS

OnePlus introduced its first wearable dubbed OnePlus Band in January, and it will unveil its first smartwatch on March 23 alongside the OnePlus 9 series. The company CEO Mr. Pete Lau confirmed the watch is called OnePlus Watch, and it will provide "seamless connectivity" between OnePlus devices, including smartphones, audio peripherals, smartwear,...

Oppo Find X3 Pro starts receiving update, finally has 1 Hz-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

Oppo launched the Find X3 Pro with an LTPO screen, and in theory, it could support adaptive refresh rate from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. The Chinese company promised the flagship would have this feature, but launched it without, just to push it through an OTA update, starting today. In theory, the Find X3 Pro will recognize what app is being used and will reduce...

Realme GT Neo is coming on March 31 with Dimensity 1200 SoC

Realme unveiled the Snapdragon 888-powered GT 5G earlier this month and teased the GT Neo with the Dimensity 1200 SoC. While the company is yet to detail the GT Neo's specs, it today confirmed that the GT Neo will be unveiled on March 31 at 2:30PM (6:30AM UTC) in Beijing, China. A Realme smartphone bearing model code RMX3116 and believed to be the...

New iPad Pros with M1-like chipset and Thunderbolt reportedly coming in April

Apple may be gearing up to present a bunch of new tablets very soon, according to a new report originating from "people with knowledge of the matter". The company is said to unveil new iPad Pros in April, and in the past we also heard rumors about an iPad Mini refresh (with smaller bezels in line with those of the new iPad Air), so that may join...

Oppo Find X3 Pro review

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ROG Phone 5 snaps like a twig in durability test

We’ve grown accustomed to the JerryRig durability tests over the years as a measurement of smartphone build quality. Most recent phones usually pass the test without any noticeable issues but that wasn’t the case with the brand new ROG Phone 5 from Asus. While havong the standard glass and metal sandwich construction, the device has a weak point...

The LTPO AMOLED displays on the OnePlus 9 series will have 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

The OnePlus 9 series will use the new LTPO type of AMOLED display. One of the key advantages of this tech is that it easily supports adaptive refresh rate – CEO Pete Lau revealed that the OnePlus 9 duo will be able to go from 120Hz all the way down to 1Hz. This will be a boon for things like the Always On Display and other instances where the phone...

Huawei Assistant can now show you live Esports scores

The latest new feature coming to Huawei’s ecosystem is live Esports scores inside the Huawei Assistant. Huawei has partnered with live sport scores platform SofaScore to bring detailed scores, analyses and news on the three most popular Esports titles. Users will be treated to live scores from major gaming events for CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends....

Spy shots suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will also have a secondary display on the back

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will have a small display next to its camera – and so will the Mi 11 Pro, if this leak is to be believed. Parts for the camera island for the Pro version were photographed at the assembly line, showing an identical design. That means two lenses in the upper left, a periscope lens below and the display on the right. The tiny...

Report: Samsung will launch new foldable phones in Q3, Galaxy S21 FE coming in Q4

It seems that we might not get a new Galaxy Note this year after all – the flagship line is not canceled, but the next phone in the series could be pushed back into 2022. Reuters quotes an SVP at HMC Securities who predicts that the chip shortage could also impact Samsung’s mid-range smartphones and its laptops. Even the automotive industry is impacted...

Samsung Galaxy A52 in for review

Straight from its Unpacked event the Samsung Galaxy A52 flies into our office. Here's a quick video overview of its key features to get you started in case you missed the announcement. The Samsung Galaxy A52 we have here is the 4G model, which will retail for €350 when it launches soon. It's bundled with a 15W wired charger and a cable. We would've...

Black Shark 4 will launch with improved cooling, SD 888 confirmed

Yesterday news got out that the Black Shark 4 gaming phone is set to launch next Tuesday, March 23 and now we get more details surrounding the soon to launch device. The official Black Shark Weibo page shared a short teaser video outlining the phone’s physical shoulder triggers which are making a return from the Black Shark 3 Pro as well as its new...

Samsung announces Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72

The new Galaxy A series started off with the entry level – the likes of the A32 and even A02 are already official, now it’s time to move up to the mid-range. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and A72 today, both focusing on fun but are also capable all-rounders. The A52 comes in two flavors – 4G and 5G – while the A72 arrived only as a 4G phone. Let’s...

Watch the Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event here

Samsung is holding an event today called “Galaxy Awesome Unpacked”. We expect to see the debut of the Galaxy A52 and A72 and everything will be live-streamed on YouTube. We’ve embedded the video below, and you can follow the event once it starts at 10 AM EDT, 11 PM KST, 3 PM CET, 2 PM GMT. The Galaxy A52 will likely come in 5G flavor as well as an...

New vivo iQOO Z smartphone with Snapdragon 768G appears online

Yesterday we saw the debut of the iQOO Neo5, but it will only hold the title “The latest iQOO smartphone” for a very short time. A new device, supposedly called iQOO Z3 has been teased by the company and it made an appearance on the Google Play Console. vivo iQOO Z poster The listing at Google Play Console says the new phone with model number vivo...

Redmi TV X-series launched in India, ranging from 50” to 65” in size

The affordable smart TV market is becoming increasingly more saturated and Redmi’s latest offerings are now official in India. Meet the Redmi Smart TV X50, X55 and X65 which are made locally and bring identical specs across the board. All three models feature 4K resolution LED panels with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and support for 92% of the DCI-P3 color...