Flashback: USB-C, the one cable to rule them all

The battle for the smartphone wired connector is over and USB-C is the way forward. This multi-function port can do just about everything – it can charge devices, transfer data, handle audio and video output, it even lets you plug in accessories. How did we get here? Well, for years now the European Union has been trying to coax electronics manufacturers into settling on a common standard to avoid the mess (and waste) that proprietary connectors create. Early on microUSB was the connector of choice, but with the arrival of USB Type C, or USB-C for short, the industry shifted over to the...

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Realme GT Neo 5's full specs revealed by TENAA

We have been hearing about the Realme GT Neo 5 since last month, which Realme recently confirmed will be the first phone to support 240W wired charging. While Realme is yet to detail the GT Neo 5's specs sheet, what's believed to be the GT Neo 5 has been listed on Chinese certifying authority TENAA's website with full specs, leaving little to the imagination. We are looking at two versions - one with model code RMX3706 and another with RMX3708. The only difference between the two is the battery size. The former has a rated battery capacity of 2,425 mAh, while the latter has 2,225 mAh. That...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_5_full_specs_tenaa-news-57113.php

Samsung accidentally confirms Galaxy S23 series launch date

Last month, reliable tipster Ice universe said that Samsung would unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1, 2023. And earlier today, Samsung's Colombian branch corroborated the date as it set up a page on its website for the Galaxy Unpacked event for the unveiling of the S23 lineup. That page has now been removed, which suggests Samsung Colombia jumped the gun on the revelation of the Unpacked event's date. But we expect the Korean conglomerate to make an official announcement for the event soon. Note that Samsung didn't explicitly mention the Galaxy S23 on its website, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_unpacked_galaxy_s23_launch_date-news-57112.php

The iPhone SE is dead

Apple refreshes its cheapest smartphone every two years, and since there's been an iPhone SE release in 2022, the next one was slated for 2024. Today a report from reputable analyst of all things Apple Ming-Chi Kuo makes us think the SE experiment is over. According to Kuo, Apple has instructed its supply chain partners that production and shipment plans for the 2024 iPhone SE have been canceled, and not merely delayed. Strangely enough, this decision has reverberations that reach Apple's oft-rumored in-house baseband chip, which keeps being "right around the corner" in rumors even though...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_se_is_dead-news-57109.php

Motorola Moto G72 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g72-review-2517.php

Samsung Q4 earnings guidance warns of plummeting profits

Samsung Electronics published its earnings guidance report for Q4 2022 and the preliminary numbers are not looking good. Samsung reported a consolidated operating profit estimate of KRW 4.3 trillion ($3.38 billion) for the October-December quarter. The figure represents a 69% dip compared to Q4 2021 values. The estimated Q4 profit would be Samsung’s lowest since Q3 2014. Quarterly revenue estimates are down by 9% to KRW 70 trillion ($55 billion). Decreased demand for smartphones and memory chips in particular are the main drivers for Samsung’s negative financial results. Analysts...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_q4_earnings_guidance_predicts_record_low_profits_-news-57104.php

Android will soon let you switch between Spotify Connect speakers from the lock screen

Android 13 introduced a new way to switch audio playback between wireless speakers using the new lockscreen widget and the updated notification. Currently this works for YouTube and YouTube Music, but Google and Spotify just announced that they are working together to enable this for Spotify Connect devices as well. The team at Google is also working to make this feature smarter and simplify moving between different locations that have different speakers. Imagine you start listening to a podcast in your car. After you arrive at your destination and get out of the car a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_will_soon_let_you_switch_between_spotify_connect_speakers_from_the_lock_screen-news-57103.php

Oppo to launch Reno10 series in India next month, Reno9 lineup will be skipped

Oppo unveiled the Reno9 series last November in China, and we expected it to begin its global journey this month or in February, starting with India. However, a media report claims the Chinese brand will skip the Reno9 lineup in India and directly launch the Reno10 series in the world's second-largest smartphone market. The source claims that the Reno10 lineup will be launched in India in the first or second week of February but doesn't mention an exact date. It's also unclear if the Reno10 series smartphones coming to India will be rebranded Reno9 phones available in China or something...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno10_series_india_launch_tipped-news-57099.php

Disassembly video shows the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro are very similar on the inside

Xiaomi managed to sell 300,000 Redmi K60 phones in just 5 minutes – what did people buy? One way to answer that is to have a peak under the back panel. Here’s WekiHome’s detailed disassembly that reveals some interesting similarities between the Redmi K60 and the K60 Pro. As it turns out, the two phones are as similar as possible, likely as a way to simplify the assembly process. The Pro model uses a larger sensor (1/1.49” IMX890) than the vanilla model (1/2” OV64B40), so Xiaomi used a plastic bracket around K60’s camera to adjust its dimensions. Another big difference between...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disassembly_video_shows_the_redmi_k60_and_k60_pro_are_very_similar_on_the_inside-news-57100.php

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Satellite for Android, and it's not just for emergencies

Apple introduced emergency satellite connectivity with its iPhone 14 models last fall, and obviously Android devices couldn't be far behind. Today at CES Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, a two-way satellite messaging service that will be available on "next-generation premium Android smartphones". This is made possible through a partnership with Iridium, which operates a 66-strong Low Earth orbit satellite constellation. One of its main competitors is Globalstar, which is Apple's partner for its service. Snapdragon Satellite will support two-way messaging for emergency use, SMS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_snapdragon_satellite_twoway_satellite_messaging_for_android-news-57097.php

Realme confirms that the GT Neo 5 will be the first phone to feature 240W fast charging

Earlier today Realme unveiled its 240W charging system, the first in the smartphone industry to hit that level of power. Now the company has confirmed which phone will be the first to use it – the Realme GT Neo 5. The phone itself is still under wraps, but multiple leaks have given us a good idea of what to expect. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for starters. Although there is talk of another GT Neo 5 with 150W charging that will use the Dimensity 8200 instead. Anyway, the phone will feature a 50MP main camera with OIS (IMX890 sensor), an 8MP ultra wide, 2MP helper and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_confirms_that_the_gt_neo_5_will_be_the_first_phone_to_feature_240w_fast_charging-news-57095.php

AMD's Radeon 7000 series bring RDNA 3 to laptops

AMD used its CES 2023 press conference to detail the new Ryzen 7000 CPUs and to announce that Radeon 7000 GPUs are coming to laptops. AMD unveiled four new Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards - the RX 7600M XT, RX 7600M, RX 7700S, and RX 7600S - S for efficiency, M for performance (the same nomenclature as on the RX 6000 series). These cards will directly rival Nvidia's RXT 3060 laptop GPUs so expect more powerful Radeon 7000 GPUs later on in 2023. The Radeon 7000 series laptop GPUs all have 8GB GDDR6 memory and a 128-bit memory interface. All four cards are based on the RDNA 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amds_radeon_7000_for_laptops_bring_rdna_3_-news-57094.php

Sony unveils Project Leonardo: a modular PS5 controller designed for players with disabilities

During its CES presentation Sony showed off the Mocopi system for full-body tracking for use in games and the metaverse. The company also revealed Project Leonardo, a new modular controller designed to help players with disabilities. The controller has a big, round base that is designed to lie flat on a table, there are several mounting options as well. A player can use a single Project Leonardo controller or two, a DualSense controller can be added to the mix as well. This way, one, two or three controllers can be combined into a single virtual controller. Each Project Leonardo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_project_leonardo_a_modular_ps5_controller_designed_for_players_with_disabilities-news-57086.php

DIZO Watch D Pro is launching on January 9 with custom D1 chipset

DIZO - the first brand under Realme's TechLife ecosystem - today announced it will launch the DIZO Watch D Pro in India on January 9 at noon local time. The company posted a couple of the Watch D Pro's pictures on Twitter, revealing its design and color options. DIZO is yet to detail the DIZO Watch D Pro's specs sheet, but the company revealed some of the watch's features through a press note and it has one very interesting bit. DIZO Watch D Pro The DIZO Watch D Pro will pack a 1.85" screen with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of peak brightness. It will be powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dizo_watch_d_pro_specs_features_launch_date-news-57085.php

Samsung unveils 2,000 nit OLED display for smartphones

Samsung Display demoed a smartphone OLED panel that achieved a peak brightness greater of over 2,000 nits at CES 2023. The UDR (Ultra Dynamic Range) 2,000 luminance mark was certified by UL Solutions and represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s mobile display tech. The peak brightness value also matches the newly announced S95C and S90C quantum dot OLED TVs. Samsung Display also secured a UDR 1,500 nits luminance rating on its new panel. Samsung claims the new UDR panel shows more realistic and rich colors that will be especially noticeable in outdoor use. It remains to be seen which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_2000_nit_oled_display_for_smartphones-news-57084.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series begin global journey in India

Xiaomi held a big event in India today, where the Redmi Note 12 series' international debut was marked. In a refreshing change of pace the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ that will be sold in India are identical to their namesakes available in China. The launch event was for the “Redmi Note 12 Series 5G”, suggesting Xiaomi may introduce an LTE-only member to the Redmi Note 12 family in the near future. The Redmi Note 12 comes with a 6.67” AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. It has two cameras on the back, of which only one can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_introduces_redmi_note_12_series_on_the_global_stage-news-57083.php

Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy A32 5G receives Android 13-based One UI 5 in the US

Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A32 5G's international variant last month, and now it's the carrier-locked model (SM-A326U) in the US that's getting the One UI 5.0 upgrade. The update comes with firmware version A326USQU8CVK5 and the usual One UI 5.0 goodies, but you get the November 2022 Android security patch with it instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 patch. If you haven't received One UI 5.0 on your carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy A32 5G in the US yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to your phone's Settings >...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_carrier_locked_usa_android_13_one_ui_5_update-news-57082.php

OnePlus 11 breaks pre-sales records in China, OnePlus 11 Pro won't exist

The OnePlus 11 got official for the Chinese market less than 24 hours ago, ahead of its global introduction next month. And it seems like it's already incredibly successful, more so in fact than any previous OnePlus device before it. According to OnePlus China President Li Jie, the OnePlus 11 broke pre-sales records for the brand after just two hours. The first actual sale will take place on January 9, and at this rate we assume it will be a glaring success - expect many units to be purchased in mere minutes, and a "sold out" notice to be put up soon after, as is customary in the Chinese...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11_breaks_presales_records_in_china_oneplus_11_pro_wont_exist-news-57081.php

Panasonic announces LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras with phase detection autofocus

Panasonic has announced the LUMIX S5II and the S5IIX, the company's newest full-frame mirrorless hybrid cameras with focus on video recording functionality. These are the company's first cameras to feature PDAF or phase detection autofocus, moving away from the longstanding contrast detection based DFD or depth from defocusing technology. While usable for photos, this method was often slow and unreliable for video, and produced constant pulsing within the out of focus areas. The S5II and S5II solve this by having a completely revamped focusing system courtesy of a new 24.2MP 35mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/panasonic_announces_lumix_s5ii_and_s5iix_cameras_with_phase_detection_autofocus-news-57080.php

Oppo reveals global ColorOS 13 rollout schedule for Q1 2023

Oppo published its global timeline for updating existing models to ColorOS 13 (Android 13) for the first three months of the new year. This is similar to the timeline for China, though it has more precise timing for some regions. The update process takes time – for example, Oppo started updating the Find X5 and older Find X3 series back in December, but the rollout is still ongoing. There are many markets and many carriers to cover, so some users are already running ColorOS 13, others are still waiting for the update – did your phone get it? Anyway, the plan for Q1 also includes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reveals_global_coloros_13_rollout_schedule_for_q1_2023-news-57079.php

Samsung announces S95C and S90C OLED TV models, Premiere 8K projector

Samsung has announced its next generation of QD-OLED televisions for 2023, and it will come in two variants and three sizes using the next generation OLED panel from Samsung Displays. The 2023 range includes the S95C and the more affordable S90C and will be the successor to last year's S95B, which had a great response from reviewers and customers. The new models feature the same 55-inch and 65-inch sizes as before but Samsung will now also offer a new 77-inch size, which is becoming increasingly popular among buyers. Samsung has launched two new QD-OLED ranges at #CES2023. First up is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_s95c_and_s90c_oled_tv_models_55_65_77_inch_2023-news-57074.php

OnePlus 11 comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, improved Hasselblad cameras

Ahead of its global debut on February 7 the OnePlus 11 was officially announced in its home Chinese market. Despite lacking a Pro in its name the phone is a fully-fledged flagship with the latest and greatest chipset, memory, and cameras. The SoC is Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and OnePlus executives said on stage the chipset will be fully operational at its maximum capacity. Normally that wouldn't be a noteworthy remark, but it could well indicate that OnePlus is done with its past practices of limiting performance to boost battery life and keep thermals in check. The phone comes with 12GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11_comes_with_snapdragon_8_gen_2_improved_trio_of_cameras-news-57066.php

Samsung announces new 57-inch and 49-inch Odyssey gaming monitors

Samsung has announced four new monitor models at the start of CES 2023. Two of these are gaming monitors, one is aimed at designers and photographers, and the last one for media consumption. The flagship model is the new Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC). This model features a 57-inch, 32:9 aspect ratio LCD panel. The display has a resolution of 7680x2160, making it essentially two 4K UHD monitors placed side by side, along with a refresh rate of 240HZ. This means the monitor is refreshing almost four billion pixels every second. Powering this crazy resolution and refresh rate combo is the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_new_57inch_and_49inch_odyssey_gaming_monitors-news-57059.php

Intel announces 13th gen laptop CPUs - HX series brings up to 24 cores and 5.6 GHz max frequency

After introducing its Raptor Lake desktop CPUs in 2022, Intel now unveiled its laptop equivalents with the new 13th gen HX-series at CES 2023. The new HX Series CPUs target gamers and creators and offer up to 24 total cores with 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency ones as well as a 5.6 GHz max frequency on the P-cores. Intel claims the Core i9-13980HX is the world’s fastest mobile processor. Intel 13th Gen HX-series processor lineup The i9-13980HX offers an 11% leap in single-thread performance and an impressive 49% improvement in multi-thread work. It supports 32MB L3 cache, 16...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_announces_13th_gen_laptop_cpus__hx_series_brings_up_to_24_cores_and_56_ghz_max_frequency_-news-57058.php

Samsung introduces Flex Hybrid OLED that folds and slides

Samsung Display announced its latest product called Flex Hybrid OLED. It is a panel that can fold and slide and will be implemented in future smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The panel unfolds from one side and slides to enable a large 10.5” display with a 4:3 ratio and an even bigger 12.4” panel with a 16:10 ratio to fit within a regular smartphone footprint. The new product, as well as two slidable panels, will be showcased at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, which begins later this week. Samsung Flex Hybrid OLED The Flex Slidable Solo and Flex Slidable Duet projects can be pulled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_flex_hybrid_oled_that_folds_and_slides-news-57050.php

Realme 10 is launching in India on January 9

The Realme 10 unveiled in November last year will debut in India next week on January 9. The digital launch event will begin at 12:30PM local time and will be streamed live on Realme India's official Facebook page and YouTube channel. The Realme 10 is powered by the Helio G99 SoC and runs Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box. It comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, but it's unclear which memory options will be available in India. The Realme 10 is built around a 6.4" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It has a punch hole for the 16MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_4g_india_launch_date-news-57052.php

Poco C50 announced in India with 5,000mAh battery, Android 12 Go Edition

The Poco C50 just went official in India and it will go on sale on January 10 in Royal Blue and Country Green. Previously announced as Redmi A1+, the Poco C50 is built around a 6.52-inch IPS LCD of 720x1600px resolution, refreshing at a standard 60Hz. The Poco C50 runs Android 12 (Go Edition) with a layer of MIUI for POCO on top. It uses a MediaTek Helio A22 12nm chipset with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage that's expandable through the microSD card slot. The Poco C50 promises great endurance thanks to a 5,000mAh battery, although it charges pretty slowly at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c50_announced_in_india_with_5000mah_battery_inr_6249_price-news-57049.php

Apple Watch Ultra coming in 2024 with 2.1” micro-LED display

The Apple Watch Ultra boasts the largest screen out of any Apple Watch at 1.92 inches but a new report from Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities suggests its successor will have an even larger panel. Analyst Jeff Pu claims Apple will update the 2024 Apple Watch Ultra with a 2.1-inch micro-LED display. The new display tech will allow for a higher brightness output than the current Apple Watch and its OLED screen. In addition to the updated Apple Watch Ultra, Jeff Pu expects Apple to announce a new pair of lower-priced wireless earbuds dubbed AirPods Lite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_ultra_with_21_microled_display_coming_in_2024-news-57048.php

Samsung Galaxy F04's specs, design, and launch date revealed

The Samsung Galaxy F04 we saw in leaked teasers last week will be launched on January 4. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page on its website revealing the Galaxy F04's specs and design. The Samsung Galaxy F04 will have a starting price of less than INR8,000 ($95/€90). It will be powered by the Helio P35 SoC and run Android 12 out of the box. The smartphone will also get Android 13 and 14 since it will come with the promise of two OS upgrades. The Galaxy F04 will have 8GB RAM with the RAM Plus feature, which lets users virtually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f04_specs_price_design_launch_date-news-57046.php

Samsung Galaxy A03 and Galaxy F12 are the latest to receive Android 13 update

Samsung wanted to finish sending out its update to One UI 5 based on Android 13 by the end of 2022, but it looks like it was too optimistic. We're saying that because the company is still, even today, rolling out the software to more and more devices. In this case, the lucky ones are the Galaxy A03 and the Galaxy F12. While the rollout might not be complete to all eligible devices yet, we sure are getting close, as these two are pretty much at the absolute lowest-end. It's unlikely there will be many other handsets that are yet to get the update. Samsung Galaxy F12 The Galaxy A03...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03_and_galaxy_f12_are_the_latest_to_receive_android_13_update-news-57045.php

OnePlus 11 leaks in more live images

OnePlus clearly wants to capitalize as much as it can on those sweet Chinese New Year gifts this time around, and so it's launching the OnePlus 11 in its home market on January 4, with a couple of weeks to go before the grand festival. As we are now incredibly close to the unveiling, more live images of the phone have been leaked from China, shot in what seems to be an official store with official-looking smartphone display desks. OnePlus 11 live hands-on leaked images Unsurprisingly, the leaked design has been confirmed - not that we needed these live shots for that, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11_leaks_in_more_live_images-news-57044.php

Xiaomi pushes 300,000 Redmi K60 phones in 5 minutes

The Xiaomi brand Redmi announced a successful first flash sale in China. The company revealed on Weibo that the first batch of 300,000 units of Redmi K60 phones sold in 5 minutes. It said users loved the new features like the 1220p screen, the wireless charging, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset of the Pro variant. The Redmi K60 series consists of three phones - a premium Redmi K60E with Dimensity 8200, a vanilla flagship Redmi K60 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and the Redmi K60 Pro with a Sony IMX890 sensor behind the 50 MP camera, and 120W fast charging. The number of devices sold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pushes_300000_redmi_k60_phones_in_5_minutes-news-57043.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 base storage will be 256 GB

Samsung is launching all Galaxy S23 smartphones with at least 256 GB storage, according to the latest rumor claims. According to Ahmed Qwaider on Twitter, the 128 GB option is gone, meaning there won’t be an 8 GB RAM version of the Galaxy S23 Ultra - only 12 GB. The leakster posted only one storage option for the S23 and S23+ but three versions of the Ulta, raising a question of whether it is a full list of variants or only the top-tier phone is listed in full. ⭕️Exclusively & officially🤩Good news for Samsung fansIt's amazing to beGalaxy S23 8Ram + 256G🔥Galaxy S23+ 8Ram +256G🔥Galaxy S23...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_base_storage_will_be_256_gb-news-57042.php

240W charger pictured in real-life photos, revealing details

The Realme GT Neo5 is expected to arrive soon, and reports are it will be the first phone to support the company’s new 240W fast charging solution. The charging tech will be announced on January 5, and today, images of the charger appeared online. The adapter carries a model number VCKCJACH, is branded SuperVOOC, and shows 20V power at 12A current. 240W charger The SuperVOOC naming is generally tied with Oppo, but the brand shares R&D with Realme, so it is fair to say Realme will implement the same adapter; we are yet to learn whether the company will have a new name for it....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/240w_charger_pictured_in_reallife_photos_revealing_details-news-57041.php

2022 Winners and losers: OnePlus

A quick search in our database returns 14 OnePlus devices released this year, which is 6 more than last year. Perhaps next year will be different, though it's hard to predict how the new strategic partnership with Oppo will work out. But what about the devices it did release this year? Here are the hots and nots ot 2022. Winner: OnePlus 10T OnePlus made a bit of a mess out of its 10 series. There is no vanilla OnePlus 10 and despite much talk, an Ultra model never materialized. Instead, the OnePlus 10T followed up the OnePlus 10 Pro, but not exactly as another flagship offer, but rather...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2022_winners_and_losers_oneplus-news-56942.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50i hands-on review

Xiaomi's Redmi launched the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India back in 2019 and those were quite popular back in their day. And after a hiatus of three years, the company finally launched a K series smartphone in India, dubbed Redmi K50i. The Redmi K50i is not an entirely new smartphone, though. It's a version of the Poco X4 GT that's available outside India. We already reviewed the Poco X4 GT, and you can read its detailed review here, but let us tell you that there are some differences between the two smartphones since the Redmi K50i isn't an entirely rebadged X4 GT. Read on to find out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50i_hands_on_review-news-56990.php

My top 5 phones of 2022 - Ro

Well, 2022 is a wrap and I can say it was a rather... stale year. We can't always have exciting years, of course, but the fact that I've reverted to using a last year's phone, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, speaks for itself. That doesn't mean I didn't have my favorites among this year's crop and here they go in no particular order. Asus Zenfone 9 Just like last year, I would like to kick off this list with an Asus phone. Of course, this year, it's the Zenfone 9. I've always had a thing for compact flagships and I think Asus once again nailed it. In fact, I think the new Zenfone 9 is the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_5_phones_of_2022__ro-news-56989.php

Top stories of 2022: Q4

Welcome to our recap of the top news articles of 2022. We will now be looking back on the most popular stories from the fourth quarter of the year, having already covered the first nine months. We're now at Q4 of 2022 and the final major announcements of the year. By this time, the rumors of the Galaxy S23 series are pretty much a weekly occurrence and their credibility is getting higher and higher. We now know that Samsung will announce the Galaxy S23, S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in early February, and most of their specs. The trio will be the first to not feature an Exynos chipset at all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_stories_of_2022_q4-news-56976.php

2022 Winners and Losers: Asus

Asus doesn’t make as many phones as it used to but the Taiwanese maker has established itself on two notable fronts in the smartphone world – gaming phones and compact flagships. Zenfone 9 is the mainstream flagship phone from the brand with a focus on one-handed usability, while the ROG Phone 6 lineup is still the benchmark in the gaming phone segment. Let's see what went well and what could be improved. Winner – Zenfone 9 Asus built the best compact phone of the year and it’s not even close. The dimension on the Zenfone 9 are perfect for one-handed handling and you don’t sacrifice...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2022_winners_and_losers_asus_-news-57004.php

Weekly poll: is one of the Redmi K60 series trio your next phone?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still very fresh yet it is already starting to appear on some mid-range smartphones like the Redmi K60 series that Xiaomi just launched in China. The Pro model has the 8 Gen 2 chip and starts at CNY 3,300 for an 8/128GB model. For comparison, the Xiaomi 13 with the same chip (and same memory) is CNY 4,000. The Redmi K60 and K60 Pro boast Snapdragon 8-series chipsets and QHD+ displays The Redmi K60 Pro has a larger 6.67” OLED display compared to the Xiaomi 13, a 12-bit panel with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The battery is larger too,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_xiaomi_redmi_k60_series-news-57023.php

Happy New Year 2023!

The past year was challenging, but we have to remember it's challenges that bring the best in us and help us grow! As we close the page with humility in our hearts we are ready to face the challenges and embrace the happy moments of the new 2023! Time flies when you’re having fun, and we enjoyed writing every single one of the 4,500+ news articles, as well as over 150 multi-page reviews. Almost every phone review got a separate video for our YouTube channel, which is a completely different challenge that we also really enjoy. We do not know what the future holds for us. However, we...

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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2022: Q4

So here we are - after recapping the most popular reviews of the first three quarters, it's time to focus on the final three months of the outgoing year. It's just one of the ways we can take a look back and evaluate the current state of the mobile market and its most important aspect - what you, the readers, like. We kick things off with Google's latest and greatest Pixel 7 pair of phones. After the Pixel 6a made a veritable splash in Q3, the new Pixels dropped at the very beginning of Q4 and drew a lot of eyeballs. They bring a clean AOSP experience garnished with some exclusive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_most_popular_reviews_of_2022_q4-news-56971.php

Oppo reveals ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023

Oppo has revealed its ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023 for 19 devices, 10 of which will receive the stable update. Let's talk about the ColorOS 13 stable update first. It will start rolling out from January 12, 2023, and six smartphones will receive it on the said date - Find X2 Pro, Find X2, Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition, Find X2 League of Legends Edition, Ace2, and Ace2 EVA Limited Edition. On January 13, 2023, the K10x 5G and K10 Pro 5G will receive the stable ColorOS 13, with the final rollout of the month beginning on January 31, 2023, for Oppo Pad and Oppo Pad Artist...

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