Our Summer 2021 buyer's guide video shortlists the best gaming phones to get

Last week we posted a couple of videos shortlisting the best mid-range and compact smartphones to buy in Summer 2021. Now we are back with yet another buyer's guide video, where Will walks you through some of the best gaming smartphones that went through our review gauntlet. You can watch the video below. If you are interested in more details about these smartphones, you can head over to our buyer's guide page here, where we've neatly listed the devices with their summaries, pros and cons, and links to their in-depth written reviews.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_gaming_phones_summer_2021_buyers_guide_video-news-50433.php

Motorola Edge 20 series India launch teased

The Motorola Edge 20 series announced last week will soon debut in India since the Lenovo-owned company has started teasing the lineup in the Asian country. Motorola India has posted a bunch of teasers on its official Instagram and Twitter accounts with the hashtag #FindYourEdge, suggesting an imminent launch of the Edge 20 lineup in India. Motorola Edge 20 India launch teased The Edge 20 series consists of three smartphones - Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro. And it's unclear if Motorola will bring all three smartphones to India or skip any model. The Motorola Edge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_20_series_india_launch_teased-news-50432.php

Realme X7 is the latest phone to get Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

Realme announced the X7 and X7 Pro last September with Android 10-based Realme UI. The Pro variant picked up the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update in India last month, and now it's the vanilla X7 that's receiving the stable build of Realme's latest custom Android skin in the Asian country. The new firmware brings a refreshed UI to the Realme X7, and you also get the usual Realme UI 2.0 and Android 11 goodies, including one-time permissions, chat bubbles, notification history, and Dark Mode with three styles. You can check the image below for the complete changelog of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_android_11_realme_ui_2_stable_update-news-50430.php

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 appears in official teaser with keyboard accessory

Xiaomi has dropped a new teaser for the Mi Pad 5 that's arriving on August 10. The new poster shows the Mi Pad 5's screen with rounded corners, and you can also see the keyboard cover case has a leather texture on the surface. Official details are scarce about the Mi Pad 5 right now, but a poster shared by Xiaomi yesterday confirmed stylus support and showed us the flat frame of the tablet with an antenna line, suggesting metal build and LTE/5G connectivity. While we wait for Xiaomi to confirm a few more features of the Mi Pad 5 before its official unveiling on August 10, rumors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_5_official_keyboard_poster-news-50429.php

Mi Smart Band 6 updated with flashlight function

Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Band 6 is now receiving a firmware update that brings a useful feature. With firmware version 1.0.4.38 a new flashlight feature has been added along with support for more languages. The update is now rolling out to UK, Czech Republic, and Kuwait, with more regions to follow soon. Xiaomi MI Smart Band 6 Before downloading the Mi Smart Band 6 update, you’ll need to make sure your MI Fit app is updated to version 5.3.0. Back in April, the Mi Smart Band 6 received a firmware update which added breathing monitoring during sleep tracking. This came with the app version...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mi_smart_band_6_updated_with_flashlight_function-news-50428.php

Google's "custom" Tensor SoC might be just an unreleased Exynos

Ever since Google officially announced that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro coming this fall will be powered by a custom-designed chipset, speculation has been rampant about the fact that Samsung's fabs would be manufacturing it. That's not huge news in itself, but today's rumor just might be, if it pans out. It seems like Tensor may just be a renaming/rebranding of an unreleased Exynos SoC that Samsung has been working on for more than a year, the Exynos 9855, which also goes by another codename: Whitechapel. That is the same codename as the one Google uses internally for Tensor. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_custom_tensor_soc_might_be_just_an_unreleased_exynos-news-50427.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has its full spec list leaked along with new renders

A few hours ago a comprehensive leak gave us all the details regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3, and now it's time for the exact same thing to happen to the other foldable smartphone the company plans on unveiling at its August 11 event - the Galaxy Z Flip3. At this rate, we're not sure the event itself serves any purpose other than outing some promo videos. Anyway, let's dive right in. The Galaxy Z Flip3 will run Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top, even though Google will probably release Android 12 to its Pixels within days or weeks after the Flip's announcement. That's how...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_has_its_full_spec_list_leaked_alongside_new_renders-news-50426.php

OnePlus officially teases white OnePlus 9 Pro, but you can't buy one

After seeing the first live images of a pure white OnePlus 9 Pro, the company has officially teased said smartphone and has published official images of the phone to its Weibo handle. Here’s what the teaser says, machine translated into English. ”The world’s only customized white 9 Pro” white body excludes a clever and pure temperament. At the same time, this is a collection of works, dedicated to the 8th anniversary. It gently moved its palms with a sense of voluptuousness. How do you like it? In another Weibo post from OnePlus, it was outlined that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_officially_teases_white_oneplus_9_pro_but_you_cant_buy_one-news-50425.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 flexes SD888+ on Geekbench as first poster surfaces

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 (2106118C) will be unveiled on August 10 (alongside the Mi Pad 5 tablet) and the company has officially confirmed that it will run MIUI 12.5. The company PR didn’t mention the chipset, but Geekbench is not so secretive – the new Mix will be powered by the Snapdragon 888+, the enhanced version of the 888. Geekbench 5 scorecard for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 As can be seen in the benchmark scorecard, this particular unit had 12 GB of RAM. From previous leaks we know that there will be an 8 GB version as well. The starting configuration will probably be 8/256 GB, but we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_4_runs_geekbench_with_snapdragon_888_chipset_first_poster_shows_no_rear_screen-news-50423.php

Our Samsung Galaxy A52 5G key features video is out

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is the enhanced version of the regular 4G-only A52 and we’ve spent some time with it to tell you what you can expect prior to our full review. The build and overall design between the two models are identical. Even the color options are the same with our review unit sporting the catchy pastel violet shade. Samsung did provide a nicer 120Hz Super AMOLED screen this time around and you also get the more powerful Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset inside. The rest of the specs remain unchanged from the 4G-enabled Galaxy A52 with a 4,500 mAh battery and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_a52_5g_key_features_video_is_out-news-50406.php

Poco X3 GT review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x3_gt-review-2296.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G detailed in near complete (but unofficial) spec sheet

We’re five days away from the Galaxy Unpacked event that will bring the next generation foldables and while we wait rumors have painted a complete picture of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung’s premiere phone for 2021. Especially given the absence of a new Note. As we’ve heard many times in the past, the new Fold will support the S Pen. Additional screen details and more are now reported by WinFuture. The new Fold will have two Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, both maxing out at 120 Hz refresh rate (and smoothly adjusting to lower rates). The external display will have a 6.2” diagonal and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_5g_detailed_in_near_complete_but_unofficial_spec_sheet-news-50421.php

The Mony Mint, the smallest 4G smartphone, starts its Indiegogo campaign

Sometimes you need a small, inexpensive phone, but feature phones don’t always cut it – not now when so much of communication and navigation goes through apps. Last month we did a hands-on review of the Mony Mint, an Android 9 device that introduces itself as the smallest 4G smartphone, and it may be just the right tool for the job. The Mint can be your travel companion, it supports 4G networks from around the world. You still have the option of Skype/WhatsApp/Viber/etc. voice calls over Wi-Fi if you can’t find a SIM card with cheap calling abroad. This is a dual-SIM phone too, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_mony_mint_the_smallest_4g_smartphone_starts_its_indiegogo_campaign-news-50418.php

Counterpoint: Honor strongly rebounds in China, on its way back to the top

Honor has separated from Huawei to keep itself afloat, and Counterpoint Researchis now reporting the move was a success as the brand is starting its fightback. The freefall from the early months of the year when Honor was reorganizing its buisiness is seemingly over and the 50 series have brought in considerable spike in sales. Honor has posted very strong growth for the past two months, reaching an 8.4% market share in June - the last month for which the data is compiled. Looking even closer Counterpoint Research has revealed sales between June 21 and July 4 have jumped 36%,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_honor_is_now_ready_to_compete_for_top_positions_in_china-news-50415.php

The Samsung Galaxy A52s may not be getting a telephoto camera after all

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G will bring a more powerful chipset, the Snapdragon 778G (we have Geekbench results as proof). This is quite a step up from the Snapdragon 750G in the A52 5G and the 720G in the vanilla A52. Despite hopes of additional changes, however, this may be the only upgrade on the “s” model. The A52s will have the same 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP setup as its two siblings, say sources talking to GalaxyClub. Previously, there was talk that the “s” model will adopt a camera setup similar to the Galaxy A72, which has a 3x telephoto lens. That is not happening, it seems....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_a52s_may_not_be_getting_a_telephoto_camera_after_all-news-50417.php

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is coming on August 10 with stylus support

We've been hearing about the Mi Pad 5 for a few months now, and today the company finally confirmed that it will unveil the Mi Pad 5 tablet on August 10. Xiaomi hasn't revealed much about the Mi Pad 5 so far. However, the image it shared on Weibo confirms the Mi Pad 5 will come with stylus support, but whether or not the stylus will be bundled with the slate remains unclear. The image also tells us that the Mi Pad 5 will have flat frames, and you can see an antenna line on one of its sides, suggesting metal build and LTE/5G connectivity. The Mi Pad 5 series is rumored to include...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_5_launch_date-news-50413.php

Motorola Edge S Pro is official, it is a renamed Edge 20 Pro

Motorola was gearing up for an announcement of a new phone in China, and it is now official. The Edge S Pro has been launched with a periscope lens and a Snapdragon 870, but just like we expected, it is just a new name of the already known Edge 20 Pro. The phone has a 6.7” OLED with Full HD+ resolution, 1 billion colors and Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the front. The main camera is advertised as “over 100 MP”, but in reality, it is a 108 MP sensor with 9-in-1 pixel-binning technology and an f/1.9 aperture in front of it. The other two cameras are an 8 MP telephoto lens with 5x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_s_pro_is_official_it_is_a_renamed_edge_20_pro-news-50414.php

Samsung reportedly launches internal review of its mobile division

Samsung Electronics is undergoing management review of its various business units. These reviews were scheduled to end in July but has been extended. The Elec has learned Samsung’s mobile division’s management will be under review during the month of August. Reviews are being performed by Samsung’s Business Support Task Force, which began reviews during Q2. The Elec notes that reviews are normally performed every four to five years to evaluate status of its business units and introduce measures to boost efficiency. Reviews are launched without warning and when the higher-ups see cause for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_management_under_review_after_smartphone_business_slips_from_top_global_smartphone_brand-news-50412.php

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G inches closer to launching in India with support site listing

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M32 5G was spotted in the Geekbench database last month, and in the meantime it's been busy receiving Indian BIS certification, as well as passing through the Wi-Fi Alliance. The phone is now clearly inching ever closer to its release in India, as Samsung's own support site for the country has already listed it. It's a bare listing, this, with only the model number (SM-M326B/DS) shown and no other details, but in the past we've seen that this is the first step towards a full listing on the Samsung website. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G If history is our guide, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m32_5g_inches_closer_to_launching_in_india_with_support_site_listing-news-50411.php

Google Pixel 5a rumored to launch on August 26 for $450

The upcoming Pixel 5a has surfaced a bunch of times so far, including when Google had to rebuke a report that said this device was cancelled. The company said it's not and it would arrive "later this year". Today a new rumor tells us what that actually means, and apparently the affordable smartphone is due to launch on August 26. It will allegedly be priced at $450. In terms of specs, you should expect a 6.4-inch screen, the Snapdragon 765G SoC, 6GB of RAM onboard, and a 4,650 mAh battery. Unsurprisingly there will be no wireless charging, and you'll only be able to purchase the Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_rumored_to_launch_on_august_26_for_450-news-50410.php

Counterpoint: Xiaomi was the leading global smartphone vendor in June

Another milestone is in books for Xiaomi as the company led all smartphone vendors in terms of sell-through volumes for June, outpacing rivals Samsung and Apple. According to Counterporint Research, Xiaomi managed a 17.1% hold of all smartphone sales for June outpacing both Samsung’s 15.7% share and Apple’s 14.3% share. Nearing ten years since it launched its first smartphone Xiaomi is said to have topped the 800 million smartphone shipments mark. Sell-through figures for Xiaomi, Samsung and Apple Counterpoint’s Tarun Pathak further clarified that Xiaomi performed quite well across...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_xiaomi_was_the_leading_global_smartphone_vendor_in_june-news-50408.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 teasers hype up under-display camera and UWB tech

Xiaomi is all set to introduce its Mi Mix 4 on August 10 and ahead of the announcement, CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo to share some teasers for the device. The first one shows the device’s silhouette alongside the August 10 launch date. The teaser confirms Mix 4’s uninterrupted display which is expected to have an under-display camera (UDC). Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 teasers The second official teaser hints at ultra wideband (UWB) coming to the Mix 4. The poster is titled “new technology, new understanding” and shows the Mix 4 pointed toward a TV. UWB is a more advanced version of Bluetooth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_4_teasers_hype_up_underdisplay_camera_and_uwb_tech-news-50403.php

Samsung Galaxy A52s goes through the FCC, will allegedly cost €450 for 128 GB storage

While the Samsung Galaxy A52s is inching closer to launch, details about the phone keep trickling in. Yesterday we saw renders of all four colors, Awesome Mint, Purple, Black and White, now there are even more renders, FCC documentation and even some unofficial pricing info. The model that was certified, the SM-A528B (with both single and dual SIM versions), has support for the following 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78. Additionally, it has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. These are the same bands as the Galaxy A52 5G, though the “s” model uses a different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52s_goes_through_the_fcc_will_allegedly_cost_450_for_128_gb_storage-news-50404.php

Realme GT Master Edition's European price and storage options surface

Realme unveiled the GT Master Edition series last month, consisting of the GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Edition. Both are currently available in China and will make their debut in India on August 18. And while Realme hasn't revealed the GT Master Edition lineup's availability in Europe yet, the Master Edition's European pricing and storage options have surfaced. The source claims that the Realme GT Master Edition will have two memory options in the Old Continent - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB priced at €349 ($415) and €399 ($470), respectively. The GT Master Edition series, like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_master_edition_europe_price_storage_options-news-50402.php

Stable HarmonyOS is now available to 65 Honor and Huawei devices

The official account of HarmonyOS has just announced that 65 devices from the Huawei and Honor portfolio are now eligible for a software update. The stable OS is available to an extended list of phones and tablets, but only for their Chinese variants that come with extra pre-loaded apps. Full list of Huawei and Honor devices Huawei had promised around 100 devices to switch from Android to Harmony OS 2.0, and it is good to see that almost two-thirds are now ready to receive the stable version. It is worth noting that the list includes phones such as Honor 20 and Honor View 20, sold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_harmonyos_is_now_available_to_65_honor_and_huawei_devices-news-50401.php

Nokia XR20 teardown video reveals a tough phone that is moderately hard to repair

What makes a phone like the Nokia XR20 tough? It starts with the choice of materials. The phone has rubberized sides for a secure grip, it’s mid-frame is made out of aluminum, which proved thick enough to resist bending even with all the internals taken out. The first thing to do if you need to repair an XR20 is to remove the plastic back cover – it may not be glamorous, but it is durable and can be removed easily without cracking (the same can’t be said about glass backs). And if you just cracked the glass over the cameras and LED flash, that’s easy enough to remove with a bit of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_xr20_teardown_video_reveals_a_tough_phone_that_is_moderately_hard_to_repair-news-50400.php

Honor Play 5T Pro announced with Helio G80 and 64MP main cam

Honor silently launched a new phone in China with the Play 5T Pro. The budget device comes with a 6.6-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. The back brings a 64MP main shooter and a 2MP depth helper and an LED flash. Honor Play 5T Pro in silver and black There’s a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset at the helm aided by 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The battery comes in at 4,000 mAh and supports 22.5W fast charging. Magic UI 4.0 on top of Android 10 covers the software side. Honor Play 5T Pro comes in black and silver colors and its pricing is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_5t_pro_announced_with_helio_g80_and_64mp_main_cam-news-50399.php

Huawei nova 8 escapes China with Kirin 820E chipset

Huawei has introduced the nova 8 back in December, and the phone now hits its first interanational market. However, instead of coming with the Kirin 985 chipset with a 2.58 GHz CPU, the company is bringing the nova 8 to Russia with Kirin 820E - a 7nm mid-range chipset. The Huawei nova 8’s CPU has six cores - 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz and 3x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. The GPU is Mali-G57, and the rest of the specs remain the same as the Chinese variant. Russian customers will get the 8/128 GB memory variant, but there is no card slot. The display is a 6.57” OLED with 1B colors, Full...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_escapes_china_with_kirin_820e_chipset-news-50398.php

Honor Earbuds 2 Lite with ANC, 32 hour battery life arrive in Europe at €70/£70

The Honor Earbuds 2 SE were unveiled in mid-June for the Chinese market. Now, after a quick name change to Honor Earbuds 2 Lite, the TWS headset is coming to several countries in Europe. It will be available from August 7 (this Saturday) and you will be able to pick one up from hihonor.com. Honor Earbuds 2 Llte in White and Black The buds will be available in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Finland. Brits are looking at a £70 price tag, on mainland Europe the price is set at €70 (except in Italy where the buds are listed at €100 for some reason). Anyway, the Honor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_earbuds_2_lite_with_anc_32_hour_battery_life_arrive_in_europe_at_70_70-news-50384.php

Honor Earbuds 2 Lite review

Introduction Honor is now an independent brand that is free to launch its own products without the supervision of a parent company like Huawei. We recently received their Earbuds 2 Lite for review and they came with plenty of promises - Active Noise Cancellation, 32-hour battery life and a low price. We got the accessory in Glacier White color, tested all its main features, and are ready to report what impressed us and what didn't. Design The Honor Earbuds 2 Lite come with a rectangular case that has a USB-C port on the bottom and a physical key on the side, used for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_earbuds_2_lite_review-news-50067.php

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is getting Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G announced in February came with the Android 10-based Realme UI 1.0, but it's finally being upgraded with the stable build of Realme UI 2.0 that's based on Android 11. The new update brings a refreshed UI to the Narzo 30 Pro 5G along with the usual Realme UI 2.0 and Android 11 features, including chat bubbles, notification history, one-time permissions, and three Dark Mode styles. You can check out the image below for the complete changelog. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update The Realme UI 2.0 update comes with firmware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_30_pro_5g_android_11_realme_ui_2_stable_update-news-50397.php

Check out this hands-on with Oppo’s new under-display camera

Oppo introduced yesterday its second-generation under-display camera technology, and now we get to see a hands-on video of a prototype. He says the camera is essentially invisible no matter of angle, light refraction or different colors, displayed on the screen. He also demoed how the camera performs - the preview looks wonky with light spilling and the image appearing blurry, but once a photo or video is captured, computational photography improves it quite a lot. Check out the whole video below: The vlogger revealed the camera might be visible in certain scenarios with a slight...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_this_hands_on_video_of_oppo_new_underdisplay_camera-news-50396.php

vivo Y12G goes official with Snapdragon 439 and 5,000 mAh battery

vivo's Y12 series includes a total of five smartphones, and today the company added the sixth one - meet the vivo Y12G. The vivo Y12G is powered by the Snapdragon 439 SoC and runs Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 out of the box. The smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, but it also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Y12G is built around a 6.51" HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera, and around the back is a dual camera system consisting of 13MP primary and 2MP depth units. vivo Y12G The smartphone packs a 5,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y12g_specs_price_sale_date-news-50395.php

TikTok confirmed to be testing Stories feature

Following Twitter’s recent departure from its ‘stories’ feature it called “Fleets”, TikTok has confirmed that it is working on its own TikTok Stories in an email sent to The Verge. The feature was first discovered by Matt Navarra on Twitter and it is currently being piloted with a small number of users in markets outside of the US. We’re always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience[…] Currently we’re experimenting with ways to give creators additional formats to bring their creative ideas to life for the TikTok Community.” – TikTok...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tiktok_confirmed_to_be_testing_stories-news-50394.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 fully unboxed on video

Prior to Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked launch event, a full unboxing and hands-on video has been posted to YouTube by The Mobile Central, complete with the Galaxy Buds2’s features and setup with the Galaxy Wearable app. Inside the box you’ll find what you expect: the charging case, Buds2, USB-A to C charging cable, extra ear tips, and documentation. The case is small and squarish like the Buds Live or Buds Pro while the Buds2 themselves look very similar to the Buds Pro. The charging case is white on the outside but colored on the inside, in this case it’s the olive color. The host...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_fully_unboxed_on_video-news-50393.php

Pure White OnePlus 9 Pro live image surfaces

The OnePlus 9 Pro launched with three color options including Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black. A new Pure White version of the OnePlus 9 Pro has just been photographed and posted to Weibo by OnePlus COO Liu Fengshuo. The Pure White model appears to have a matte finish, so it shouldn’t leave smudges or fingerprints while handling. Source: Weibo There is no other confirmation that such a color finish would become officially available from OnePlus so we’ll have to wait for the company to officially announce when (and if) such a model will arrive, and to which markets it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pure_white_oneplus_9_pro_live_image_surfaces-news-50392.php

Poco C3 sells over 2 million units in India

Today Poco's Indian arm is celebrating. The Poco C3, the entry-level smartphone in Poco's current Indian roster, launched back in October of last year. And within nine months of its arrival on the market, more than two million units have been sold. This is according to Poco's internal data. That's quite a feat it accomplished right there, undoubtedly helped by the handset's low price. Raising a toast to the one that raised the bar and changed the game. We're super happy! Over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ units of the #POCOC3 sold within 9 months of its launch.Thank you POCO fam for showering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c3_sells_over_2_million_units_in_india-news-50391.php

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G smiles for the camera in leaked renders

Following the price leak from yesterday, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is in the news again today, this time because a bunch of official-looking renders portraying it have been leaked. It's shown in all four colors that it's supposedly going to be available in: Awesome Mint, Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Purple. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A52 5G, the green/mint hue is new, replacing the blue version - all the other options are the same. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G in Awesome Mint and Awesome Black The design seems pretty much identical too, as the mere...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52s_5g_smiles_for_the_camera_in_leaked_renders-news-50390.php

Caviar reveals luxury versions of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, decorated with skulls

Samsung’s Galaxy foldables are going to be announced next week, but even before the phones become official, luxury smartphone seller Caviar has already unveiled its plans for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. The Z Flip3 will have the Catrina Calavera totaling 419 stones with vibrant colors. This skull is based on Diego Rivera’s artwork, husband of Frida Kahlo. Caviar’s Z Flip3 includes diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, 18k white gold, and they’ll feature one of two iconic skull designs. The Z Fold3 will have a dark appearance whose fiery skull is the symbol of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_reveals_luxury_versions_of_samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_and_z_flip3_decorated_with_skulls-news-50387.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE arrives to the US on August 5 in Wi-Fi and 5G flavors

Samsung’s lower-cost flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, has been available for several weeks now. It isn’t until now that the “Fan Edition” tablet will finally be available in the US. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will come in two variants: Wi-Fi and 5G. The Wi-Fi variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G while the 5G version will run the Snapdragon 750G. Otherwise, all other specifications are identical across the board. The Tab S7 FE has a 12.4-inch LCD screen with 2,56 x 1,600 px resolution, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_fe_arrives_to_the_us_on_august_5_in_wifi_and_5g_flavors-news-50389.php

Report: sales of Samsung Galaxy S21 series are lower than S20, S10 sales

Korean publications citing analytical firm Kiwoom Securities report that Samsung is disappointed with the sales of the Galaxy S21 generation. The early expectations were that the series will be a hit, but that didn’t pan out. In the first six months of availability, the S21 models have sold a total of 13.5 million units. That is 20% below what the Galaxy S20 generation managed in the same time frame and a whopping 47% less than the S10 generation. Here’s a chart from Counterpoint Research, which shows the month-by-month sales of Galaxy S series going back to the S5: During the...

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Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro get Android 12-like one-handed mode with new update

Earlier this year Asus rolled out the Android 11 update for the Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro. The latest update is still on version 11 of the OS, but it does include a new one-handed mode inspired by Android 12. Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro receive minor update Previously, the screen would shrink uniformly, that is vertically and horizontally. The new implementation only smooshes the screen down vertically. The height can be configured in the settings. Here’s a video demo from Asus: The update (version 30.41.69.89) includes several camera improvements as well. For one, the video camera...

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Upcoming iQOO 8 to pack Samsung E5 screen, company confirms

The iQOO 8 series will be launched on August 17, and today vivo’s brand revealed spicy details regarding the screen. The panel, rumored to be 6.78” in diagonal, will be a Samsung E5 LTPO display with translucent material in the area where the front-facing camera will be. This means we’re not going to see a fully-fledged under-display selfie camera; more likely vivo found a way to make the camera even less visually obtrusive. vivo iQOO 8 posters The vivo iQOO 8's panel will have 1440p resolution adding up to a density of 517 PPI. It will also be 10-bit, allowing it to display 1...

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Android 11 comes to Nokia 5.3

HMD is finally seeding Android 11 to its Nokia 5.3 smartphone nearly a year after the phone’s announcement and only about a month before Android 12 rolls around. The first wave of countries to receive the update include Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan and Vietnam. HMD will roll out the update to 30% of the approved markets immediately, then to 50% by August 5 and the full list by August 6. More regions will be added in the coming weeks. The update weighs in at 1.67 GB and brings the June security patch. You...

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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro still tops AnTuTu's chart in July

AnTuTu has released its monthly performance charts, of the fastest benchmarked smartphones on its platform, and for a fifth consecutive month the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro topped the sheet. We also see that all Top 10 devices were powered by the Snapdragon 888. The nubia Red Magic 6 Pro sits in second. There’s also the reason Xiaomi is shipping the phone with OnePlus 9 Pro rounding up the top 3. Qualcomm chips are powering the top three devices in the midrange chart as well, but here we have a bit of diversity - six different platforms are represented in the Top 10. The Xiaomi Mi 11...

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 will support both Bixby and the Google Assistant

The upcoming Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic will be the first Samsung watches to run Google’s wrist-worn OS in a long time. And you know what that means – Google services and apps will be on board, the ones that were missing from the Tizen watches. This does include the Google Assistant, according to leakster Snoopy. Google tends to offer its products wholesale – if a maker wants access to the Play Store, they have to install the Google apps too (which often leads to duplication). And even though Samsung struck some kind of special deal with Google, which allowed it to customize Wear...

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Honor Magic3 appears on AnTuTu, revealing key specs

The Honor Magic3 arriving on August 12 was spotted on Geekbench yesterday with a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 8GB RAM, and Android 11. Now it has appeared on AnTuTu as well, but with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and a few more specs. The benchmark database reveals that the Magic3 will have 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage onboard and its screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it doesn't mention the panel's type, resolution, or diagonal. Talking about the performance, the Magic3 scored 749,223 points in AnTuTu's test, which is less than what the Snapdragon 888-powered smartphones achieved in our tests....

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Lenovo P12 Pro with Snapdragon 855 chipset appears on the Google Play Console

A month ago Lenovo launched the Yoga Tab 13, Yoga Tab 11 and Tab P11 Plus with global availability. Now clues have appeared of another slate, a sequel to the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro from last year. Unlike the first three, which have IPS LCDs, the P11 Pro has an 11.5” OLED display. However, despite its “Pro” moniker it is powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 730G chipset. The P11 Plus is no powerhouse either, packing a Helio G90T. The Lenovo P12 Pro (TB-Q706F) was spotted on the Google Play Console and is getting a major performance upgrade with a Snapdragon 855 (or possibly an 860). It’s not...

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Oppo announces its second-gen under-display camera technology

Today Oppo introduced its new under-display camera technology, two years after building its first working prototype. The company worked a lot to improve the quality of the screen on top and the image quality of the camera itself, resulting in product far more suited for comercial products. The panel is developed jointly with BOE, one of the major display manufacturers in China. The companies developed an innovative pixel geometry that shrinks the size of every pixel in the area over the camera lens, reaching 400ppi. Oppo also has replaced the traditional screen wiring with a new...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic leaks yet again in detailed renders

The upcoming Galaxy Watch4 series from Samsung has leaked thoroughly in leaks thus far and the latest one comes from @evleaks. It shows the Watch4 Classic model in black and white and we can see both the watch face side with its rotating bezel as well as the rear which houses the health-tracking sensors. SGW4C pic.twitter.com/mJEb7rFlRF— Evan (@evleaks) August 3, 2021 Watch4 Classic is expected to bring Gorilla Glass DX/DX+ protected display, Exynos W920 chipset and One UI Watch on top of Wear OS. Other expected features include MIL-STD-810G certification, 5ATM water resistance, heart...

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