vivo T2 launch postponed yet again

It seems vivo is having some trouble with the vivo T2 in particular. The launch event for the phone has now been postponed a second time with no clear public reason. Vivo was originally supposed to unveil the phone on May 23, which was then pushed forward to June 6 due to force majeure causes. Now a new social post on Weibo pushes the event forward once again to an undetermined date and time. vivo T2 announcement postponed We can't really think of a good reason why vivo keeps delaying the launch, especially since the vivo T2 isn't an entirely new device but rather a...

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Oppo Reno7 5G/Find X5 Lite review

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Google Pixel 6a appears in an unboxing video ahead of its release

The Google Pixel 6a unveiled last month isn't hitting the shelves before July 28. But that didn't stop the smartphone from starring in an unboxing video uploaded on TikTok by user anjangz. We are looking at the Charcoal version here, which is kept screen-side down in the package, with the display covered by a protective white sheet having labels for the controls, ports, and in-display fingerprint scanner. The package also includes a USB-C cable and a USB-C adapter with a prominent "Google Tensor'' branding joined by a graphical chip illustration. Looks like Google really wants people to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a_unboxing_video-news-54554.php

Xiaomi Poco C40 launching on June 16

An official-looking banner for the online launch of a new Poco C40 phone has recently surfaced online. According to it, the new model will be unveiled on June 16. The Poco C40 hasn't really popped up in that many rumors yet, but it has one major leak to its name that suggests it might be a rebranded Xiaomi Redmi 10C (Global), which is, in turn, shares most of its specs with the Redmi 10 (India). You can see a comparison of the trio here. Despite looking the same on the outside, there are slight differences between the phones, and as far as we currently think, the Poco C40 should...

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Oppo Reno8 Lite goes official in Europe as a rebranded Reno7 Lite

Oppo might just be on a mission to totally confuse buyers and media alike. An Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G was recently launched in Spain. And just like the rumors foretold, it is a rebranded Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G, which in turn is identical to the Oppo F21 Pro 5G for India. None of these have much to do with the main Reno8 trio. You can check out the comparison of all three here. An in-depth review of the Reno7 Lite 5G is also currently under way, so you can look forward to that. In the meantime, the European Reno8 Lite 5G is rocking a 6.43-inch, FullHD+, 60Hz AMOLED display with a punch hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_lite_goes_official_in_europe_as_a_rebranded_reno7_lite-news-54551.php

Oppo K10 5G launching in India on June 8 with different design and specs

Oppo launched the Snapdragon 680-powered K10 in India in March, and now it's set to introduce the 5G version of the smartphone in the country next week - on June 8. However, the Oppo K10 5G launching in India next Wednesday is different from the one announced in China in April. The Indian model has a flat design and sports a display with a notch instead of a punch hole. The smartphone also has two LED flash modules inside the rectangular camera island on the rear, which houses two cameras instead of three like the Chinese K10 5G. Oppo hasn't detailed the Indian K10 5G's specs sheet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k10_5g_india_launch_date-news-54550.php

Xiaomi India announces leadership changes

Xiaomi India today announced leadership changes for the next phase of growth as it reinforces its commitment to the Indian market. Xiaomi has announced the appointment of Mr. Alvin Tse as the General Manager of the Indian branch, who previously led the company's business in Indonesia, which will now be headed by Mr. Wentao Zhao. Dear @XiaomiIndonesia friends & fans, today marks the end of my Indonesia chapter & the beginning of a new chapter in India. Post my transition, I will join hands with @xiaomiindia leadership team & continue to deliver amazing products at honest pricing to...

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Xiaomi 12S and Mix Fold 2 certified on 3C database

A pair of upcoming Xiaomi phones were certified by China’s 3C agency – the Xiaomi 12S (2206123SC) and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (22061218C). The listings reveal both devices bring 67W fast charging support and are listed with the same charging brick bearing the MDY-12-EF model number. Given the new listings, we can expect both phones to launch in China soon. Xiaomi 12S (2206123SC) and Xiaomi MX Fold 2 (22061218C) listings Xiaomi 12S is expected to launch with the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, alongside a 120Hz OLED display and 50MP main cam. It will likely be joined by a 12S Pro model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12s_and_mix_fold_2_certified_on_3c_database-news-54538.php

Apple iPadOS 16 to transform multitasking experience

Apple’s WWDC is coming up on June 6 and as usual, we’re expecting operating system updates for all of Apple’s key products. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman one of the big new changes for iPadOS this year is a redesigned multitasking interface that shows open background apps. In addition, iPads will get new options for resizing app windows and additional ways to handle multiple apps at once. Multitasking options on an M1 iPad Air The current version of iPadOS 15 can do split-view multitasking where you have two apps side by side and you can also get another app in Slide Over...

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Motorola Moto G82's India launch set for June 7

Motorola introduced the Moto E32s in India yesterday, and the next Motorola smartphone in line to launch in India is the Moto G82, which will debut in the country on June 7 and will be sold through Flipkart and Reliance Digital. The Moto G82 was unveiled last month, so we know what's on offer. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and runs near-stock Android 12 out of the box. It was announced with a single 6GB/128GB memory configuration, but Indian customers will also have an 8GB RAM option, likely with 128GB storage. The Snapdragon 695-powered smartphone is built around...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g82_india_launch_date-news-54536.php

Samsung Health Beta reveals compatibility with ‘Watch5’ and ‘Watch5 Pro’, no Classic

Samsung just released its One UI 4.5 Beta for users to test out on the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 to those who enrolled online. On the Beta version of the Samsung Health app, the list of compatible devices has grown to include two unreleased Galaxy Watch models: the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. This despite previous rumors that there would be three Watch5 models. Based on this evidence, we can deduce that Samsung won't be releasing a “Classic” variant of the Watch5 with a rotating bezel. Plus, the placeholders in the following screenshot from the Samsung Health Beta app show a Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_health_beta_reveals_compatibility_with_watch5_and_watch5_pro_no_classic-news-54535.php

New report corroborates that iPhone 14 will use A15 chipset, 14 Pro to use A16

Back in March, famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the first two tiers of iPhone 14 (expected to be the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max) will sport an A15 chip while only the iPhone 14 Pro models will equip a new A16 Bionic chipset. A new report from TrendForce corroborates with this information. Apple iPhone 13 lineup In the Industry report by Trend Force it’s mentioned that “unlike prior offerings, only the latest processors are employed in the Pro series,” of the iPhone 14. While the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 used the A15 chip, it did so with 4GB of RAM and a four-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_report_corroborates_that_iphone_14_will_use_a15_chipset_14_pro_to_use_a16-news-54534.php

The first beta of One UI 4.5 is now out for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4

Samsung recently announced the first ever public beta program for its Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic smartwatch ranges, and today the first beta build has gone out to those who've enrolled their wearables. This is labeled One UI Watch 4.5, based on Wear OS 3.5 (up from 3.2). Enrollment to the beta program may only be available in South Korea and the US. If you want to partake, you need to go into the Samsung Members app on a Samsung phone linked to the watch, and be signed into the same Samsung account on the phone and the watch. Then if you're in an eligible region, you'll...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_first_beta_of_one_ui_45_is_now_out_for_the_samsung_galaxy_watch4-news-54533.php

Asus ROG Phone 6 launching on July 5

The ROG phone series from Asus is getting a new entry for 2022 with the ROG Phone 6. Asus confirmed its next gaming phone is launching on July 5 at 8PM Taipei time (12PM UTC) via a livestream. The phone will be launched alongside new accessories and gaming headphones. The event teasers don’t give us any details about the ROG Phone 6 but we do know it will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship chipset. We already tested a ROG Engineering device sample with the new SoC and you can check out our first impressions and benchmarks for that phone here. With over a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6_launching_on_july_5-news-54521.php

Diablo Immortal now available for Android and iOS, PC also gets it today

June arrived with good news for all Diablo fans - the new Immortal game is now available for Android and iOS, a day ahead of the official launch, which is today. PC users have to wait until 12 PM GMT to be able to download it, but once the clock strikes noon, the gate to Sanctuary will be open. The Diablo Immortal is free-to-play and online-only, and supports cross-play and cross-progression, meaning one user can advance the sane character both on mobile and desktop. There are some well-known characters such as Necromancer and Barbarian, but now we also have new choices. Looting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/diablo_immortal_now_available_for_android_and_ios_pc_also_gets_it_today-news-54520.php

Oppo A77 5G announced with Dimensity 810 SoC and 48MP camera

Oppo launched the A77 in May 2017 with 4G connectivity, and as expected, the company has announced its 5G version now with a more modern design and better specs. The Oppo A77 5G is built around a 6.56" HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. The screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a notch for the 8MP selfie camera, which is a downgrade from the 4G variant's 16MP unit in terms of resolution. Around the back, we get a rectangular camera island housing two LED flash modules joined by a couple of cameras - 48MP primary and 2MP depth. The former can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a77_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-54519.php

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Go 2 starting at $599

Microsoft has launched its Surface Laptop Go 2, a compact and lightweight Surface laptop that starts at $599. Microsoft’s “Go” models signifies a more economic option for students or remote workers who want the Surface computer experience while saving some cash. The Surface Laptop Go 2 has a compact 12.4-inch PixelSense Display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 1536 x 1024 px resolution and a maximum brightness of 330 nits. This laptop is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and there are three tiers to choose from. The base model comes with 4GB RAM + 128GB SSD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_surface_laptop_go_2_starting_at_599-news-54518.php

Instagram begins to roll out AMBER alerts across 25 countries

This Wednesday, Meta announced that it is going to begin rolling out AMBER alerts (notifications of missing children in the area) to Instagram across 25 countries. Meta says it has helped authorities find hundreds of missing children since it introduced AMBER alerts to Facebook back in 2015. AMBER alerts for Instagram was developed with various organizations including: the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the US, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children, the National Crime Agency in the US, the Attorney General’s Office in Mexico, and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_begins_to_roll_out_amber_alerts_across_25_countries-news-54517.php

YouTube TV app now magically connects to the YouTube app on your phone

YouTube is announcing an exciting new feature today, which may prove very useful for those who have a YouTube app on their TV. Before, in order to use your phone to control that app, you'd have to go down the Cast route, and it was clunky. Also, while this worked when you found a video on your phone and wanted to see it on the TV, you couldn't get details about the currently playing video on the TV automatically on your phone, unless you were casting it. That's what changes. Rolling out from today, the new feature lets you effortlessly connect your TV's YouTube app to your iPhone or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_tv_app_now_magically_connects_to_the_youtube_app_on_your_phone-news-54516.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 case reveals new hinge

Samsung’s next generation of flip foldable is expected to be announced in the coming months and the latest leak concerns it physical dimensions. Reliable tipster Ice Universe shared a detailed look at an alleged Z Flip4 case which shows off a larger outer screen cutout and a narrower one for the hinge mechanism. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 case Z Flip4 is expected to retain the overall design of the outgoing Z Flip3 with a 6.7-inch main screen but in a thicker 7.2mm body compared to the Flip3’s 6.9mm. The new phone will also get a larger cover screen which is expected to be in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip4_case_reveals_new_hinge-news-54505.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch5's wireless charger gets RRA certified

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is expected to arrive in August or September. Samsung hasn't divulged anything about it yet, but we already know the smartwatch will come in two sizes and pack slightly larger batteries than its predecessor. And while we await an official word from Samsung about the Galaxy Watch5, its wireless charger has been certified by South Korea's National Radio Research Agency (RRA), moving it a step closer to the launch. The filing on the certifying authority's website doesn't reveal the wireless charger's charging speed, but it tells us the charger has model designation...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch5_wireless_charger_rra_certified-news-54504.php

Report: Samsung Electronics to manufacture Google’s second-generation Tensor on 4nm process

A new report from Naver cites industry sources that Samsung Electronics foundries will begin mass-producing Google’s second-generation Tensor chipset on the 4nm process this month. Google revealed it would launch two new Pixel 7 models in the fall – these new devices would feature the new chipset. The other thing mentioned was the use of PLP technology. “PLP is a packaging technique which chips cut from a wafer are placed on a rectangular panel. It is possible to minimize the discarded edge, thereby reducing cost and improving productivity.” Samsung is reportedly in close talks with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_electronics_to_manufacture_googles_secondgeneration_tensor_on_4nm_process-news-54503.php

Pixel Watch will reportedly last “up to a day” on a charge

The Google Pixel Watch is a highly anticipated wearable and is expected to swap more users towards using WearOS. The latest report comes from 9to5Google who cites a source that gives insight into the battery life expected on the recently teased Pixel Watch. According to the source, the Google Pixel Watch is said to last up to a day on a single charge. This number doesn’t represent Google’s official battery figures as the device is not yet released – so the officially advertised battery endurance may change once the Watch launches. The Google Pixel Watch was revealed to have a 300mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_watch_will_reportedly_last_up_to_a_day_on_a_charge-news-54502.php

Moto E32s launches in India on June 2, here's how much it will cost

Motorola quietly unveiled the Moto E32s in Europe earlier this month, and now this budget device is getting ready to make the trip to India, where it will be launched on June 2. This information comes straight from Motorola, the company announcing the date alongside the pricing information, thankfully. The E32s will be yours starting at INR 9,299, and will be sold through Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and JioMart. The device comes with a 6.5-inch 720x1600 90 Hz LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, either 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e32s_launches_in_india_on_june_2_heres_how_much_it_will_cost-news-54501.php

Redmi sells 270,000 Note 11T Pro units in one hour

Redmi's recently unveiled Redmi Note 11T Pro for the Chinese market had its first sale earlier today, and it was a very successful one. Redmi general manager Lu Weibing reports that the brand managed to sell over 270,000 units in just one hour. While he doesn't go into specifics, we assume that means both the Note 11T Pro and the Note 11T Pro+ taken together. Still, it's a very impressive achievement, and it looks like the Chinese really like these phones. Hopefully that means they will be launched in other markets too in the future, although at this point it's anyone's guess if that ends...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_sells_270000_note_11t_pro_units_in_one_hour-news-54500.php

Watch iQOO Neo6 global launch live

iQOO launched the Neo6 in China in April, and today the smartphone will begin its global rollout, starting with India, which will also mark the debut of the Neo series in the country. The launch event will begin at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) and will be live-streamed on iQOO's YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. However, the iQOO Neo6 launching in India today is different from the one available in China. The former is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the latter has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip at the helm. iQOO hasn't detailed the Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_iqoo_neo6_india_launch_event_live-news-54487.php

Letv launches entry-level Y1 Pro in China with Unisoc T310 and 4GB of RAM

Last we covered LeEco on GSMArena was early last year when the company came back to release some TWS wireless earbuds. Following some financial troubles several years ago now, the company hadn’t released any smartphones under the LeEco, nor the Letv brands. That’s about to change with the Letv Y1 Pro. This device isn’t impressive by any means, but could signal a new competitor in the smartphone industry. The Letv Y1 Pro looks pretty much exactly like an iPhone 13, in terms of design, with a very low price point. Starting at CNY 499 (roughly $75), the Y1 Pro is powered by a low-end Unisoc...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/letv_launches_entrylevel_y1_pro_in_china_with_unisoc_t310_and_4gb_of_ram-news-54486.php

Google Pixel 7 prototypes listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace

Last night, a Google Pixel 7 prototype was listed to eBay and Facebook marketplace. Both listings were posted by the same individual. Here’s a screenshot of the eBay listing (via Android Police) which showed the seller’s location in McKinney, Texas. The eBay listing was posted to Reddit via r/Android where it gathered much attention. However, the Pixel 7 prototype was listed to Facebook Marketplace first, as noted by This is Tech Today’s Brandon Lee via Twitter. The Marketplace listing was titled as a Pixel 6, but the images showed a pre-production Pixel 7 prototype, as seen by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_prototypes_listed_on_ebay_and_facebook_marketplace-news-54485.php

OnePlus Nord 2 is now receiving the stable update to Android 12

We're used to seeing newer smartphones receiving big Android updates before their predecessors, but OnePlus went an entirely different way with the Nord line. The original Nord got its Android 12 update about a couple of weeks ago, while its successor, the Nord 2, is only starting to receive it now, after having gone through a couple of Open Betas. The first one of those was outed about a month ago, so it's no surprise that the stable release took a few weeks after that. Anyway, it's rolling out now as a 4.89GB download, over half a year after Google initially released it, but better late...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2_is_now_receiving_the_stable_update_to_android_12-news-54484.php

Samsung shut downs LCD manufacturing six months ahead of schedule

Samsung Display will shut down its LCD production at the end of June, full six months ahead of the previously announced schedule. Industry insiders revealed competition has been too fierce and Samsung Group wanted to limit losses. Samsung Display will focus on manufacturing OLED and QD (quantum-dot) panels, and its employees are expected to be transferred to the QD business. Reports from Display Supply Chain Consultants revealed the price of an LCD is 36.6% of what it used to be in January 2014, the component’s peak production period. This is in no small part due to makers like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_lcd_business_six_months_ahead_of_schedule-news-54478.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro may be unveiled in July with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra

Xiaomi announced the Mi Band 7 last week and among the upgrades is a larger display with 25% more viewable area, according to the company. The display also has an Always On mode. One rumored upgrade that didn’t arrive was built-in GPS. The related Redmi Smart Band Pro already had the AOD mode, an even larger display and it does have GPS. Should you pick up the Redmi band? Maybe wait a little. Xiaomi will reportedly unveil a Mi Band 7 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, according to one leakster. Such a device also leaked through the Mi Door Lock app before the regular Band 7 was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_7_pro_may_be_unveiled_in_july_with_the_xiaomi_12_ultra-news-54477.php

Kuo: TSMC will manufacture A16 Bionic chip on 5nm process for 2022 iPhone 14 series

TSMC published its roadmap, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo spotted that this year the Taiwanese company will stick to 5nm process technology. This comes as an indication the new A16 Bionic chip for this year’s iPhones will be manufactured on the same fab process as the A15, bringing minor improvements. The aligns well with rumors that the vanilla iPhone 14 will use the A15 chip, without the slight efficiency gains expected to come with the A16, reserved for the Pro series. The analyst also stated the next-gen MacBook Air will stick to the M1 chip as the successor M2 will not be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_tsmc_will_manufacture_a16_bionic_chip_on_5nm_process_for_2022_iphone_14_series-news-54475.php

Gurman: iPhone 14 Pro series to bring AOD functionality

In his latest Bloomberg newsletter report, Mark Gurman talks about iPhone 14 Pro series gaining Always-on display (AOD) functionality, iOS 16’s major new features and other announcements set to appear at WWDC 2022 on June 6. The big headline is the long-rumored AOD functionality which will likely be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and their LTPO AMOLED displays. These panels can dial back the refresh rate on the lock screen in a bid to save up battery power while displaying AOD information like time, date and notifications. Apple already offers AOD on its Apple Watches so it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_iphone_14_pro_series_to_bring_aod-news-54476.php

Rumor: Galaxy Z Fold4 to improve cameras, bring iterative upgrades to the rest of the phone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is expected to bring important upgrades to the main camera trio and iterative improvements to everything else. We’ve been seeing leaks about this or that detail in recent weeks, now leakster Yogesh Brar has posted an overview of the expected specifications. The star of the show – the foldable display inside – will allegedly remain at 7.6”. Samsung is said to be working on reducing the crease. Part of the effort to improve this display includes using tougher Super UTG. The internal display and the external 6.2” displays will still use 120Hz AMOLED panels with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_galaxy_z_fold4_to_improve_cameras_bring_iterative_upgrades_to_the_rest_of_the_phone-news-54474.php

Realme GT Neo 3T launching on June 7

Realme is set to unveil its GT Neo 3T in Indonesia on June 7. We got official confirmation from the brand and the event will also feature the GT Neo 3 for that market. Those interested in the launch will be able to tune in to the launch live stream via YouTube and Twitter from 8:30 AM Jakarta time (UTC 1:30 AM). Realme GT Neo 3T is expected to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 and a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a punch hole cutout in the left corner instead of the centered cutout on the regular Neo 3. It remains to be seen what charging speeds are like on the Neo 3T. We’ll make...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_3t_launching_on_june_7-news-54473.php

vivo T2x is official with Dimensity 1300, Y33e tags along

A new phone arrived today, and it is the vivo T2x that extensively leaked last week. Just as the scrolls foretold, the new device has a Dimensity 1300 chipset and a big battery. vivo also introduced a Y33e phone, which is largely identical to the Y33s 5G but with half the RAM and slower charging. The T2x is vivo’s first phone with the new Mediatek chipset that has a 3.0 GHz CPU and a Mali-G77 graphics unit. The 6.58” LCD has Full HD+ resolution, and vivo decided to keep it traditional with the front-facing camera - a waterdrop notch for the 8MP shooter. There are only two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t2x_is_official_with_dimensity_1300_and_a_massive_battery-news-54472.php

Week 21 in review: Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 11T and Mi Band 7, Oppo Reno8 series unveiled

We saw week 21 come and go now and the announcements kept on pilling up. Xiaomi kicked things off with the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Pro+ launch in China. The two devices bring similar specs like 6.6-inch 144Hz IPS LCDs. Dimensity 8100 chipsets and 64MP main cams. The major differences come in the storage, battery capacity and charging speed departments. Note 11T Pro+ gets up to 512GB built-in storage, a 4,400 mAh battery with 120W charging while the regular Note 11T Pro sticks to a 5,080mAh cell with 67W charging. Redmi Note 11T Pro starts at CNY 1,799 ($270) for the base 6/128GB trim and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_21_in_review_xiaomi_launches_redmi_note_11t_and_mi_band_7_oppo_reno8_series_unveiled_-news-54458.php

Flashback: some crazy phones had three or even four SIM card slots

How many SIM slots does your phone have? In some regions dual-SIM models are quite popular, though in recent years eSIM (embedded SIM) has started taking over from the secondary slot for an external card. Many carriers offer low cost roaming or there is no roaming at all (e.g. within the EU), so having the option to pop in a extra card from a local carrier has become less important. But this is now, a decade ago some makers weren’t sure how many phone lines you may need in your pocket. One? Two? Four? Let’s start with the loneliest number. As we explained in a previous installment, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_multiple_sim_cards-news-54461.php

Weekly poll: the Oppo Reno8 trio awaits your verdict

Earlier this week Oppo unveiled the Reno8 series, which arrives with three new chipsets. All three phones have high refresh rate AMOLED displays, 50MP primary cameras and 4,500mAh batteries that charge at 80W. Is any of the three likely to be your next phone? We’ll start with the Oppo Reno8 Pro+ as the most impressive model of the trio. It features the Dimensity 8100-Max chipset, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. This is going to be one speedy phone. The Dimensity is aided by the custom MariSilicon X chip that does AI-based processing on photos and videos coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_oppo_reno8_trio_awaits_your_approval-news-54445.php

Weekly poll results: Huawei Mate Xs 2 struggles to justify its price tag

Most people feel that foldables are too expensive – not that we had any doubt that is still the case, but last week’s poll reaffirms that belief. Unfortunately for the Huawei Mate Xs 2, it’s not only the price that is dissuading people from wanting one, the outward-folding design may have been a bad idea. A common theme emerged while reading through the comments – €2,000 for a phone with a year old chipset, no 5G and no Google Play Store is too much. The lack of access to parts and services was caused by trade sanctions against Huawei and the situation is unlikely to change...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_huawei_mate_xs_2_struggles_to_justify_its_price_tag-news-54444.php