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 tell you what phone it is – then you can consult our detailed database of specifications, read our review and comments by other users, check related models and so on. This is obviously not going to be much use to our regular readers, but it's...

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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 display will also have a punch hole in the center for the selfie camera. Black Shark doesn't tell us whether both smartphones in the series will pack this AMOLED screen, but it's safe to say that the Pro variant will. Black Shark 4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_4_4_pro_screen_specs-news-48303.php

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 in its entirety, you can clearly see its right side frame is home to the power button. The smartphone also appears to have two gaming triggers attached to it. That's because OnePlus is focusing on mobile gaming with the 9R 5G. Mobile gaming is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9r_5g_teaser-news-48301.php

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 smartphone, and the same image is included in the JD.com listing, which confirms the Z3 will support next-gen networks. That's hardly a surprise, though, since the Z1 also came with 5G connectivity. There's no word from iQOO about the Z3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z3_5g_launch_date-news-48300.php

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 by OnePlus itself. So it's more like an official teaser than anything else. As implied by its previous teaser, the wearable has a round face and an overall subdued look, with a band that should be easy to replace with a standard issue...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_oneplus_watch-news-48299.php

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 of the ROG Phone 5, which you can see embedded below. He tries to get to the bottom of the snapping incident, and taking off the back of the device instantly reveals an inside that's unlike anything else we've ever seen, with two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_5_video_teardown_shows_why_it_snaps_in_half-news-48298.php

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 there hasn’t been a mention of such camera technology. Then again, the Chinese versions of the X60 and the Pro use Exynos 1080 chipsets and (according to rumors) the global versions will switch to Snapdragon 870 instead (the Pro+ will keep the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_the_vivo_x60_series_will_feature_the_first_of_its_kind_pixel_shift_technology-news-48297.php

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 Pro is its new 108MP main camera, which is capable of starry mode, tilt-shift and portrait effect mode, among others. This is a 1/1.52" Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor, which can achieve 3x zoomed-in shots by capturing eight 12MP photos in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_pro_in_for_review-news-48294.php

Motorola Moto G10 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g10-review-2236.php

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 765G platform.Starting today you can pick up all models in Europe. The Find X3 Pro is going for €1,149 and comes in Black or Astral Blue colors. Amazon is only selling the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option for now. The Find X3 Neo retails...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_trio_now_available_for_purchase_in_europe-news-48293.php

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, has been saying – that there are major Xiaomi launches coming in March and April. The Mi 11 Ultra may have to share its first position with its sibling, the Mi 11 Pro, which is rumored to use the same sensor and to also have a mini...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leakster_the_massive_gn2_sensor_will_debut_with_a_xiaomi_phone_at_the_end_of_march-news-48292.php

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 to more regions gradually over the coming weeks. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_seeds_big_camera_update_for_galaxy_s20_series-news-48289.php

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. This approach is in contrast with all previous Black Shark phones which forgoed cutouts and instead relied on slightly thicker bezels. Going around the right-hand-side we can spot the mechanical shoulder trigger buttons which were...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_design_and_key_features_revealed-news-48287.php

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 for the vanilla model, Silver and Green for the Pro. OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in two color each We think there is one color missing, the vanilla OnePlus 9 should be available in a Blue color as well. We’ve seen it in previous renders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_oneplus_9_and_9_pro_renders_show_two_colorways_for_each_phone-news-48288.php

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 Open Beta, you are required to have a non-rooted phone, at least 60% battery at the time of update, and at least 5GB free storage for the Realme UI 2.0. Both the Realme 6 Pro and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro have the same steps to get the Open...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ui_20_open_beta_starts_arriving_to_6_pro_narzo_20_pro-news-48286.php

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 hole in the middle for the selfie camera. The Mediatek chip is coupled with 4GB RAM and two storage options - 64GB and 128 GB, but the official listing doesn’t say anything about a microSD slot. The camera setup on the back looks as if it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_1_is_official_with_helio_g80_and_three_cameras-news-48284.php

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 will be able to work with the same MDY-12-ES charger that has been certified earlier this year. Technically, the model numbers of the adapters were MDY-12-EU and MDY-12-ET, but the last letter is just an indication for the market and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_pro_mi_11_ultra_certified_with_67w_fast_charging-news-48283.php

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 fingerprint scanner too. The rear houses a 48MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. We find the MediaTek Helio P95 under the hood paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a94_introduced_in_singapore_for_319-news-48282.php

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 the listing says it has SM4350 under the hood, which we know is the Snapdragon 480 5G SoC. The chipset is paired with 6GB RAM, although there could be other memory options as well that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't include any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x20_specs_geekbench-news-48280.php

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 new flagship lineup Honor Magic will be better than the Huawei Mate and Huawei P phones. Honor Magic 2 Zhao revealed that the separation from Huawei has been done in a very respectful manner, with a farewell party and speech from Ren...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_ceo_new_magic_lineup_will_surpass_huawei_mate_and_p_series-news-48281.php

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 industrial designer who previously designed Realme X and X2 Pro's Master Editions. Realme X7 Pro The tipster claims that X7 Pro Extreme Edition will borrow the chipset, primary camera, selfie unit, battery size, and charging speed from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_extreme_edition_specs_price-news-48279.php

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 also buy OnePlus' dedicated 50W wireless charger. This contraption, helped by the phone's support for 50W wireless charging, will take it from zero to 100% battery in exactly 43 minutes, the company claims. That is faster than most phones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_pro_will_wirelessly_charge_from_zero_to_full_in_43_minutes-news-48278.php

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 A80 from 2019, and that phone had a very innovative way to let you use the main cameras for selfies - by swiveling to the front. Or popping up to the front. Whatever you want to call the system, it's not something we see very...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a82s_camera_detailed-news-48277.php

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 outlet News 18 that the phone will be called OnePlus 9R 5G. More importantly, the model will be exclusive to India. Along with the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, we are excited to launch the OnePlus 9R in India. We are focused on expanding our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9r_name_confirmed_by_pete_lau_in_interview-news-48276.php

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 know that sometimes you have to wait in line for a machine to free up before you can start your game. Well, this new tier gets priority when queuing up for a game. You can sign up for $10 a month or pay for a 1-year membership in a single $100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_introduces_priority_membership_for_geforce_now_stops_accepting_founders_edition_signups-news-48275.php

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 5G comes in black, blue, white and violet colors. The standard box contents include a USB-A to USB-C cable and a 15W charger and a SIM ejector pin. The Galaxy A72 comes in the same four color options as the A52. Box contents are almost...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a72_and_a52_official_unboxing_and_promo_videos_highlight_key_features-news-48273.php

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 DualSense controller, but there are new additions too. The VR controllers will be tracked by the headset using a “tracking ring” at the bottom of each controller. Also, Sony optimized the haptic feedback system specifically for this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_the_controllers_for_the_upcoming_playstation_5_vr_headset-news-48271.php

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 those regions at least he is correct. #realme8series will be the first to run #realmeUI 2.0 right out of the box!Get ready to experience #SeamlessFun for Gen-Z. pic.twitter.com/kJvcra0lqN— Madhav108MP (@MadhavSheth1) March 18, 2021 Anyway,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_realme_8_series_is_coming_with_realme_ui_20_out_of_the_box_pro_will_support_50w_charging-news-48269.php

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 Lavender hues but has a plastic panel and a fingerprint scanner on the back. The internals are pretty basic as well, but the screen comes with 90Hz refresh rate, which helps in certain scenarios like playing specific games. The screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_motorola_moto_g30_video_review_is_up-news-48270.php

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 the “PICASSO” codename and ASUS_I004D build number. All are OLED and packs 120Hz refresh rates and FHD+ resolution. The new findings were discovered in the kernel source code of the brand new Asus ROG Phone 5 and also detailed a third...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_to_come_in_three_variants_mini_will_sport_59inch_oled_panel-news-48267.php

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 will keep the 11” and 12.9” diagonals, and today Kuo essentially confirmed the report once again. Apple will eventually move to OLED displays to its iPads, but this will happen no earlier than 2022. The report by the analyst revealed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_bring_ipad_pro_with_mini_led_in_april_oleds_scheduled_for_2022-news-48266.php

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 that pre-release software can be all kinds of wonky, so we’re not going to start worrying yet. But if final units post similar results, then we will start to worry. AnTuTu score for the OnePlus 9 Pro (pre-release unit) You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_unofficial_oneplus_9_pro_benchmark_surfaces_more_camera_samples_shared_officially-news-48268.php

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 Unpacked event is scheduled for April 14 and will be focused on PCs and more specifically Galaxy Book laptops. Blass also mentions the possibility of new Chromebooks being announced. Come June we should see the lunch of the Galaxy Tab S7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_roadmap_reveals_upcoming_laptop_tablet_and_phone_launch_plans-news-48264.php

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 a vain similar to the 1+8+N first announced by Huawei and the 1+4+N by Realme. The gist of this type of ecosystem is that, in ZTE’s case, there is 1 user, 2 major devices (smartphone and/or tablet) and an unlimited N amount of smart ZTE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_s30_pro_to_arrive_on_march_30-news-48263.php

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, and smart TVs. Mr. Lau also said that the OnePlus Watch will have a "stunning and burdenless design", and while the smartwatch hasn't been revealed in its entirety yet, a tweet by OnePlus' official account confirmed the OnePlus Watch will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_design_specs-news-48262.php

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 the refresh rate of the screen, thus lowering the battery consumption. For example, when previewing photos or using an e-reader app, it could get as low as 1 Hz, but in practice, it rarely happens. However, with the new update, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_starts_receiving_update_finally_has_1_hz120_hz_adaptive_refresh_rate-news-48261.php

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 GT Neo was spotted on TENAA with a 6.55" curved screen, Android 11, and a 4,400 mAh dual-cell battery. The phone's rear panel has the big "Dare To Leap" text and a rectangular camera island that appears to house three cameras and LED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_launch_date-news-48260.php

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 the Pros. The new Pro tablets will reportedly feature a new chipset, which will be on par, performance-wise, with the M1 Apple has used in its latest MacBooks and Mac mini. There will also be improved cameras, while overall looks and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ipad_pros_with_m1like_chipset_and_thunderbolt_reportedly_coming_in_april_-news-48259.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro-review-2238.php

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 along the antenna line on the side frame. With some pressure applied to the back the host was able to crack the frame and fatally damage the internal vibration motor. Another bend effort completely snaps the display despite the glass panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rog_phone_5_snaps_like_a_twig_in_durability_test-news-48258.php

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 is showing a static screen. The CEO is also keen to point out that not all 120Hz panels are born the same. The upcoming phones will feature a high touch sampling rate (exact frequency is TBA), which will allow them to react to input...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_ltpo_amoled_displays_on_the_oneplus_9_series_will_have_1120_hz_adaptive_refresh_rate-news-48257.php

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. Huawei Assistant Esports tab Users will be able to personalize contentment based on their proffered game, teams or topics they are interested in tracking. There will also be a quick toggle to watch live streams for supported...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_assistant_can_now_show_you_live_esports_scores-news-48256.php

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 display will show a countdown if you activate the camera’s self timer. It will have other functions too, of course, but it’s usability when framing a selfie shot with the rear camera is the biggest unanswered question right now. Components...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spy_shots_suggest_that_the_xiaomi_mi_11_pro_will_also_have_a_secondary_display_on_the_back-news-48255.php

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 by this global chipset, to say nothing of the state of GPU production. Samsung Galaxy S21 (left) and the Galaxy S20 FE (right) Samsung is announced the new A52 and A72 today. According to SamMobile, the company will then launch the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_will_launch_new_foldable_phones_in_q3_galaxy_s21_fe_coming_in_q4-news-48254.php

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 liked a case bundled too. The Galaxy A52 4G differs from the 5G model in three major ways - it's cheaper (€350 vs €430), it uses a Snapdragon 720, while the 5G model comes with a Snapdragon 750, and the screen refresh rate is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_in_for_review-news-48252.php

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 back design. In addition, we get two posters confirming the Black Shark 4 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset and will feature improved cooling which can reduce the CPU temperatures by up to 18 degrees Celsius. The SD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_4_will_launch_with_improved_cooling_sd_888_confirmed_-news-48253.php

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 have a closer look at the new models. Samsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5G The Samsung Galaxy A52 is the smaller of the two phones. It has a flat 6.5” display and weighs in at 189grams with a battery that should last 2 days between...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_galaxy_a52_galaxy_a52_5g_and_galaxy_a72-news-48251.php

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 LTE version. The other phone to make appearance is the Galaxy A72, which may also get a couple of different flavors. Once the event is done tune in to our homepage for the full coverage of everything announced on stage.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_samsung_galaxy_awesome_unpacked_event_here-news-48249.php

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 V2073A will have 6 GB RAM and a Qualcomm SM7250 chipset. This is the codename for Snapdragon 765G, but is also shared with the overclocked and newer platform Snapdragon 768G. The iQOO Z3 will also run Android 11 out of the box, likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_vivo_iqoo_z_smartphone_with_snapdragon_768g_appears_online-news-48250.php

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 spectrum. The refresh rate is capped at 60Hz and Xiaomi is offering its Vivid Picture profiling and Reality Flow MEMC image smoothing. On the audio side all three models sport two 15W speakers tuned with DTS Virtual X and Dolby Audio as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_tv_xseries_launched_in_india_ranging_from_50_to_65_in_size-news-48247.php