Realme GT Neo 5 Lite pops up on TENAA, showing off its design

Realme is apparently continuing to expand its GT series. Hot on the heels of the GT Neo 5 in China, internationally available as the Realme GT3, the company is seemingly planning a cut-down Lite version of the device. This is not the first time we hear about the unannounced handset either. This time, however, it stopped by TENAA, offering a quick look at its overall design. Realme GT Neo 5 Lite As previously expected, the Realme GT Neo 5 Lite is ditching the fancy transparent window and RGB lighting from the regular GT Neo 5 model and going for a simpler camera island and back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_5_lite_pops_up_on_tenaa_showing_off_its_design-news-57777.php

MWC 2023 wrap-up

MWC 2023 is now in the history books and it's the busiest the show has been in several years, possibly stretching to the couple of editions just before the COVID pandemic. We’ve prepared a summary of all the key announcements from the this past week alongside hands-on coverage with some of the more interesting devices that we saw in person. HMD Global Nokia kicked things off with its announcement of the Nokia G22, Nokia C32 and Nokia C22 smartphones. The trio offers entry-level specs with large batteries and in the case of the G22 – a focus on easy reparability. Nokia partnered with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mwc_2023_wrapup-news-57759.php

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is receiving One UI 5.1 update

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G launched in 2021 with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 is receiving the One UI 5.1 stable update based on Android 13. The update has firmware version M426BXXU4DWB1 and requires a download of about 1GB. It comes with the usual One UI 5.1 goodies and the February 2023 Android security patch. The One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy M42 5G is currently seeding in India, but the rollout should expand to other countries soon. If you haven't received the update yet, you can check for it manually by heading to your phone's Settings > Software update menu. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m42_5g_android_13_one_ui_5_1_update-news-57776.php

WhatsApp for Android is getting a dual panel view for tablets

WhatsApp's latest beta version for Android features a dual panel interface for tablets. What usually happens in these cases is - such new features get tested in the beta channel for a while (it can be weeks or even months) and then they eventually make it to everyone. Obviously, we're hoping the same logic will apply here, as the dual panel UI makes a lot more sense on tablets than simply an enlarged version of the phone UI. The first WhatsApp version compatible with Android tablets came out for beta testers last year, although it didn't have the split view. You can see the new UI,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_for_android_is_getting_a_dual_panel_view_for_tablets-news-57775.php

ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra passes through Geekbench ahead of launch

The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra is all set to launch on March 7 in China, so its Geekbench scorecard by isn't a big surprise. A handset with model number NX712J, which is supposedly the Z50 Ultra, posted an impressive Geekbench 5 score. The device scored 5121 points in the multi-core test and 1494 in the single-core trial and both results are in line with other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 devices we've tested. The good Geekbench scores also suggest that the device is out of the testing stage and it's ready to launch. Early engineering samples tend to underperform. Other than the chipset, the Geekbnech...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z50_ultra_passes_through_geekbench_ahead_of_launch-news-57772.php

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and India

Each week we try to find the best smartphone deals from around the world (with the occasional smartwatch or maybe some headphones). This week the focus was on discounts since there are no special sales events. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The Netherlands The UK USA India Germany The Poco X4 GT is a gaming phone for medium budgets – the Dimensity 8100 chipset isn’t the fastest, but the 144Hz IPS LCD (6.6” FHD+) can do some high FPS gaming with less demanding titles. Also, the 5,080mAh battery will last long gaming sessions (and is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_deals_germany_netherlands_uk_us_india-news-57756.php

itel Pad 1 launched with 10.1" screen, 6,000 mAh battery, and LTE connectivity

itel, a part of the Transsion group, launched a new tablet in India dubbed itel Pad 1. It's priced at INR12,999 ($160/€150) and will be sold in India through online and offline stores with two color options - Deep Grey and Light Blue. The itel Pad 1 flaunts a metal design and packs a 10.1" 1,280x800-pixel IPS display. It has the Unisoc SC9863A1 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable by up to 512GB via a microSD card. The tablet runs Android 12 (Go Edition) out of the box, but there's no word on future software updates. The itel Pad 1 features two cameras - an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/itel_pad_1_india_price_sale_date-news-57766.php

Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff

Argentina won the recent FIFA World Cup, becoming world champions for the first time since 1986 with the help of Lionel Messi, and the team captain confirmed its deity status among Argentinians. The player decided to celebrate his teammates and staff that were part of the campaign in Qatar in an unusual manner. He gifted them 35 personalized gold iPhone 14 Pro phones. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Each unit was custom-made with the person’s name, number, the logo of the Argentine Football Association (AFA - Asociacion del Futbol Argentino) and the logo of the production partner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lionel_messi_gifts_35_gold_iphone_14_pro_phones_to_world_cupwinning_teammates_and_staff-news-57765.php

Apple A17 Bionic to drive high demand for iPhone 15 Pro lineup

Reports from Taiwan revealed Apple expects 35% improvement in power efficiency from the A17 Bionic chipset, reportedly built by TSMC on the 3nm FinFet process. Insiders revealed this will be a key feature that will drive “replacement demand” among iPhone users, along with the new camera and the USB-C charging port. Apple has reportedly bought the whole first production run of TSMC’s 3nm chips, meaning it will be the only smartphone company with such a chipset in 2023. Qualcomm and Mediatek won’t be developing their own solutions for now, with Mediatek quoting “high production costs”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_a17_bionic_iphone_15_pro-news-57764.php

MIUI 14 rollout schedule announced for Poco devices in India

Earlier this week, Xiaomi shared a list of smartphones eligible for the MIUI 14 upgrade. Now its sub-brand Poco has announced the MIUI 14 rollout schedule for its devices in India. The list consists of 10 smartphones, including the Poco X5 Pro, which runs Android 12-based MIUI 14 out of the box, but the timeline shared by Poco is for MIUI 14 based on Android 13. Poco X5 Pro The list also includes the Poco F4, which received Android 13-based MIUI 14 in India with Reliance Jio 5G support, but it was only seeded for the beta users. The stable update for the Poco F4 will be rolled out in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_miui_14_india_rollout_schedule-news-57763.php

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 gets certified with two detachable straps

Xiaomi certified Smart Band 8 at NRRA Korea, and the listing came with photos, revealing key details about the wearable. The images reveal the device itself will stick to the pill-shaped design, but for the first time, the strap will be a two-piece instead of one rubber loop. Xiaomi Smart Band 8 This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has implemented this solution in its wearables - the Redmi Watch 3 and the Smart Band 7 Pro also had two-piece straps that needed a small attaching mechanism. However, this is the first time the most affordable band of the company is getting the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_smart_band_8_gets_certified_with_two_detachable_straps-news-57762.php

Google Pixel Watch costs $123 to make, new report shows

Google launched its Pixel Watch last year and priced it from $349 in the US. But just how much does it cost the company to make the smartwatch? A new report today from Counterpoint Research focuses on exactly that. The in-depth analysis reveals that the total Bill of Materials (BoM) for the Pixel Watch amounts to $123. That number doesn't include R&D and marketing costs, bear in mind. Samsung is the primary financial beneficiary, netting around 20% of the BoM cost for itself, thanks to the supply of the chipset, LTE transceiver for the LTE-capable model, as well as "other paired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_costs_123_to_make_new_report_shows-news-57760.php

TikTok sets a 60-minute daily screen limit for users under 18

The social platform TikTok announced new features for teens and families, including a 60-minute daily screen limit for all users under 18 years old. It will be automatically set to every account for one hour, but users will be able to opt-out and set their own limits. The app will also add more screen time management features, including a reminder for users that turned off the 60-minute limit but spend more than 100 minutes. Parents will be able to control it, as well as add a passcode and extend this period to 30 minutes at a time. The team consulted the current academic research...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tiktok_to_set_a_60minute_daily_screen_limit_for_users_under_18_years_old-news-57753.php

More Samsung Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34 specs leak alongside colorful renders

Specs and renders of the Samsung Galaxy A54 and Samsung Galaxy A34 appeared last month, and today some of them re-emerged, this time with spicy new details worth exploring. Previous leaks suggested the A34 will have a Dimensity 1080 chip and 8GB RAM, but WinFuture claims we should expect a Mediatek MT6877V chip with 2.2 GHz speeds, which could be Dimensity 900, 920 or 1080 with underclocked CPU. The website also stated Europe will get 6/128GB and 6/256GB memory versions. Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 will have only camera bumps The upcoming midrangers will stick to the new design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a54_galaxy_a34_specs_leak_alongside_more_colorful_renders-news-57750.php

Motorola Moto G73 launching in India next week

The Motorola Moto G73 which originally launched back in January is set to debut in India on March 10. The company shared a teaser poster for the India launch of the device, which confirms the launch date. Moto G73 India launch poster Moto G73 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 930 chipset alongside 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is also expandable. The phone also features a 50MP primary cam as well as an 8MP ultrawide unit while the selfie cam is 16MP. Moto G73 in Midnight Blue and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g73_india_launch-news-57749.php

Motorola Moto G73 rumored to launch in India next week

The Motorola Moto G73 which originally launched back in January is set to debut in India on March 10. Tipster Abhishek Yadav shared a teaser poster for the India launch of the device which confirms the launch date. Moto G73 India launch poster Moto G73 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 930 chipset alongside 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is also expandable. The phone also features a 50MP primary cam as well as an 8MP ultrawide unit while the selfie cam is 16MP. Moto G73 in Midnight...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g73_rumored_to_launch_in_india_next_week-news-57749.php

OnePlus Ace 2V details emerge: 6.74” AMOLED and 16GB RAM

The OnePlus Ace 2V is arriving on March 7 with Dimensity 9000 chipset, and today we learned more specs of the phone. The President of OnePlus China, Louis Li, shared details about the screen and memory, while claiming it will be better-looking and easier to handle than its rivals. The Ace 2V will have a 6.74” 10-bit AMOLED screen with 2772 x 1240 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,450 nits brightness. More importantly, it will lack plastic borders around the bezel, bringing the weight down and allowing for better aesthetics of the panel and edges. OnePlus Ace...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_2v_details_emerge_674_amoled_and_16_gb_ram_incoming-news-57748.php

It's official: Realme C55 with Apple's Dynamic Island-like Mini Capsule is coming on March 7

The Realme C55 that surfaced online recently will be launched on March 7. This revelation comes from Realme's Indonesian branch, which set up a promo page on its official website revealing the C55's launch date and sale date (March 8) in the Asian country. The Realme C55 is also listed on Realme Indonesia's online store. It doesn't reveal the C55's price but confirms the smartphone's specs and design. The Realme C55 will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC and run Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 out of the box. It will have two memory configurations - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The former will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c55_launch_date_design_colors_storage-news-57747.php

Hands-on: Ulefone Armor 23 Ultra at MWC 2023

Ulefone is a brand popular with its rugged devices, and we visited the company’s booth to gaze on its latest behemoth - the Armor 23 Ultra. This smartphone has a massive battery, powerful cameras and a flagship-tier chipset. What is most impressive about it is the under-display selfie camera, making it the first fully rugged phone with such a feature. The company was also proud to announce the Armor 23 Ultra brings two-way satellite messaging, which makes this device extremely helpful in challenging conditions in the middle of nowhere. Every Ulefone we handled is a heavy device,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_ulefone_armor_23_ultra_at_mwc_2023-news-57742.php

Hands on: Oppo Air Glass 2, Zero-power tag and Wi-Fi 6 router at MWC 2023

Oppo did not announce a new flagship phone at MWC but it instead focused on its smart device portfolio. We got the chance to test out the Oppo Air Glass 2 Assisted Reality glasses as well as the company’s Zero-power tag and Wi-Fi 6 EasyMesh router. Oppo Air Glass 2 Oppo’s Air Glass 2 are a pair of assisted reality glasses – meaning they project information on the user’s view without obstructing their vision or perception of the world around them. Air Glass 2 were announced at Oppo Inno Day 2022 back in December and feature Oppo’s self-developed resin SRG-diffractive waveguide lens with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hands_on_oppo_air_glass_2_zeropower_tag_and_wifi_6_router_at_mwc_2023-news-57744.php

Hands-on: Cat S75

Whether for work, adventure or disaster preparedness, you may need a way to communicate that doesn’t rely on the cell network. Right up until the end of last year that meant carrying a separate device – be it a satellite phone or something text oriented like the Garmin inReach Messenger. Satellite communications are now starting to feature on select smartphones. We saw it with Apple’s new iPhones, but those are fairly limited in functionality – they can connect you to emergency services or they can send out your location to friends and family. However, you can’t chat with your friends and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_cat_s75-news-57741.php

Hands-on: Nokia C32, Nokia C22, Nokia G22 at MWC 2023

HMD kicked off its MWC experience with three new phones - the Nokia C32, the Nokia C22, and the easily repairable Nokia G22, this is our first quick look at the trio. We'll start things off with the Nokia C32. Nokia C32 The Nokia C32 is the first C-series device by Nokia to use a glass rear panel. There's a grooved texture running the entire width of the panel, making it a pleasure to the touch, and less slippery. The display is a 6.5-inch 720x1600px IPS LCD. It has nice upfront brightness and contrast, and colors are punchy and lively. The screen loses some of its qualities...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_nokia_c32_nokia_c22_nokia_g22_at_mwc_2023-news-57738.php

Realme C55 leaks in new renders alongside rumored launch date

Realme is gearing up to launch a new C-series phone in Indonesia and India soon and we now have some new renders as well as a rumored launch date to look forward to. Realme C55 is expected to launch next Tuesday, March 7 while open sales should start a day later. Taking a look at the renders we can see the device will sport a punch-hole display and dual rear cameras (64MP + 2MP) housed in separate circular cutouts. The phone will arrive in at least two colors – gradient and black with both featuring a matte finish. Realme C55 renders Realme C55 is rumored to bring a 6.52-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c55_leaks_in_new_renders_alongside_rumored_launch_date-news-57740.php

OnePlus Ace 2V confirmed to have Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm

Yesterday OnePlus confirmed it will launch the OnePlus Ace 2V in China on March 7. And today, it announced that the smartphone will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC, corroborating previous leaks and rumors. OnePlus hasn't revealed any other specs of the Ace 2V, but thanks to AnTuTu and Geekbench, we know the smartphone will come with Android 13, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 3.1 of storage. However, there could be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed. We also know that the OnePlus Ace 2V will come with Bluetooth 5.3 since it got certified by Bluetooth SIG....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_2v_processor_confirmed-news-57736.php

It's official: Nothing Phone (2) will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset

Nothing didn't want to be left out of the media spotlight this week what with all the announcements happening at MWC in Barcelona, so it started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Phone (2) in earnest. We're expecting to be drip-fed tidbits of information about the new device over the next few weeks or months, since that's a strategy that Nothing CEO Carl Pei loves and has employed many times before, including at OnePlus before founding Nothing. It all starts with the chipset. The Nothing Phone (2) will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 series. Nothing Phone (1) Unfortunately the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_official_nothing_phone_2_will_use_a_qualcomm_snapdragon_8_series_chipset-news-57733.php

Xiaomi 13 Lite review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_lite-review-2532.php

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G goes official with 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, which comes with Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 700 SoC depending on the market. Now the company has unveiled its 4G version, which looks similar to the Galaxy A14 5G but packs different hardware. For starters, the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is expectedly powered by a different chip. Samsung hasn't mentioned the name on its official website, but it could be the Helio G80 SoC. The screen refresh rate has also come down from 90Hz to 60Hz. While the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G sports a 13MP selfie camera like its 5G counterpart, its triple camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a14_4g_specs_price_sale_date-news-57724.php

Xiaomi 13 Pro launched in India for INR 79,999

Two days after its global launch, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has now made its way to India. The device comes in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors with a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Pricing is set at INR 79,999 ($968) and the early access sale starts on March 6 at 12PM via mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores. Open sales are scheduled to start on March 10 via official Xiaomi online and offline stores as well as partnering retailers. ICICI credit and debit card owners get a flat INR 10,000 discount while HDFC credit card owners get an INR 8,000 discount. Xiaomi is also offering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_pro_launched_in_india_for_inr_79999-news-57722.php

ZTE to launch nubia Z50 Ultra with under-display camera on March 7

The nubia Z50 Ultra smartphone is set to arrive with a 4th-gen under-display camera, and now we know the official launch date. The brand will introduce the device on March 7 with a UDC technology called Neovision. The device will have a stacked 16 MP selfie camera with a 6P lens, 2.24 µm pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture under the 6.8” AMOLED panel. The official teasers confirmed leaked schematics from before - flat sides all around and an alert slider on the right, above the power key and the volume rocker. There is a tiny sliver between the screen and the top for the earpiece, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_to_launch_nubia_z50_ultra_with_underdisplay_camera_on_march_7-news-57721.php

Redmi introduces 300W fast charging which fills a phone battery in 5 minutes

Redmi announced 300W fast-charging technology just four months after being the first brand to surpass the 200W threshold. The Xiaomi subsidiary revealed a phone can charge from 0 to 100% in under five minutes, and later followed with a video, shedding more details on the technology. The brand used a modified Redmi Note 12 Discovery smartphone with a 4,100 mAh battery (the original version has a dual 4,300 mAh cell) in a controlled environment. It took 2 minutes 11 seconds for the device to reach 50%, and just shy of five minutes the battery was at 100%. Interestingly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_introduces_300w_fast_charging_technology-news-57720.php

Spotify is killing the heart icon, replacing it with a plus

Spotify has announced that it's killing the heart icon today. But don't worry, it's all for a higher purpose. Before, you had the heart icon "to mark the songs you wanted to save", Spotify says in a blog post, and the "Add to playlist" icon to add tracks or episodes to your favorite playlist. From now on, you'll have one plus icon instead. When you hit plus, you're able to save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast, with one simple tap. To save a song or podcast episode, tap the plus button. After your choice has been successfully added to Liked Songs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_killing_the_heart_icon_replacing_it_with_a_plus-news-57718.php

The iPhone SE isn't dead anymore, to be resurrected as iPhone 14 clone for next year

Back in early January, we heard that Apple supposedly killed the iPhone SE line. Now, less than two months later, we hear from the same source that it's been revived. Famed purveyor of Apple-related rumors and analysis Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a report today stating that the next iPhone SE will be built on the iPhone 14's chassis, with a same-size 6.1-inch OLED display. And thus this would be the first iPhone SE to go with OLED and not LCD. The panel may be manufactured by BOE. iPhone 14 Furthermore, it will be the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house developed 5G baseband...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_is_back_from_the_dead_next_model_to_resemble_the_iphone_14_boast_an_oled_screen-news-57717.php

Xiaomi 13 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13-review-2531.php

OnePlus unveils OnePlus 11 Concept phone with Active CryoFlux

OnePlus today unveiled its OnePlus 11 Concept smartphone, which the company had been teasing for the past few weeks. The device, not meant to hit production, is designed to showcase the company's new Active CryoFlux cooling solution. Active CryoFlux is a fancy term for what is essentially a closed-loop liquid cooling system the sort you'd find on a desktop PC but miniaturized greatly for a smartphone. At the heart of the system is a ceramic piezoelectric micropump, which circulates fluid through a series of tubes between an upper and lower diaphragm. The micropump takes up less...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_unveils_oneplus_11_concept_phone_with_active_cryoflux-news-57705.php

Tecno introduces color-changing Chameleon Coloring Technology at MWC

Tecno is starting off its debut Mobile World Congress appearance in style with the introduction of its new Chameleon Coloring Technology. When embedded in a device such as the back of a smartphone, it can produce a wide variety of color patterns at a touch of a button. The Chameleon Coloring Technology is a full-spectrum electrically-controller prism coloring technology, which uses a grid of sub-micron prism material that changes direction when an electric field is applied. By precisely controlling the direction of the prism, the material can refract light in multiple different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_introduces_colorchanging_chameleon_coloring_technology_at_mwc-news-57698.php

OnePlus Ace 2 with Dimensity 9000 gets benchmarked at AnTuTu

OnePlus announced the Ace 2 smartphone in China, which was relaunched at some overseas markets as OnePlus 11R. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, but reports about a new version with Dimensity 9000 have been circulating for the past three weeks. Benchmark platform AnTuTu revealed a OnePlus PHP110 device went through its testing process, and it is indeed the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition. The result of the benchmark was just over 1 million, which is expected for this Mediatek chipset. The new OnePlus Ace 2 could go for a different design on the back compared with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_2_with_dimensity_9000_gets_benchmarked_at_antutu-news-57706.php

Nokia changes its logo to mark the start of a new era

After Pekka Lundmark took over Nokia's telecom equipment arm, the CEO laid out a three-phase plan - reset, accelerate and scale. With the first part of the plan over, Nokia will now focus on accelerating and it's changing its logo for the first time in 60 years to signal the strategy shift. Nokia's new logo Nokia is ditching the blue color and it's replacing it with whatever is more appropriate given the situation, meaning no specific color scheme is assigned. Lundmark said that Nokia is no longer just a smartphone company, but a "business technology company". There was the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_changes_its_logo_to_mark_the_start_of_a_new_era-news-57703.php

Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro go international at MWC

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched in China last year, and today at MWC, the company finally brought the flagships to the international scene. At a glamorous event the two phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets and Leica cameras began their global rollout. The Xiaomi 13 comes with a 6.36” compact OLED with Full HD+ resolution and up to 1,900 nits advertised maximum brightness. The camera setup on the back should have processing tuned with the know-how provided by Leica. We have a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 3x telephoto camera with a 10MP sensor and OIS, and a 12MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_xiaomi_13_pro_go_international_at_mwc-news-57654.php

Watch the Xiaomi 13 series global debut live here

Xiaomi released its Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro handsets in China in December, and the duo is now about to make its global debut. Xiaomi chose this year's MWC in Barcelona to announce it and it's going to be live streamed, so you can follow it from the comfort of your home or office. The show starts at 3PM UTC. In addition to the duo, a 13 Lite is also expected along with wearables including the new Xiaomi Watch and the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. Should be a good one!

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_xiaomi_13_series_global_debut_live-news-57702.php

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

This week in addition to the various deals on new smartphones, we also found quite a few refurbished devices – save the planet and save some cash, what’s not to like? Use the links below to jump to your country: USA Germany The UK India Germany Amazon has the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with pretty solid discounts compared to what Apple’s official online store is charging. For example, the Pro Max is €170 down from its MSRP of €1,450. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_germany_the_uk_the_us_and_india-news-57692.php

Weekly poll results: the fast-charging Realme GT Neo 5 has people buzzing

Voters in last week’s poll were suitably impressed by the blazing charging of the Realme GT Neo 5. But is an impressive charging system enough? Well, no, but the Neo also has a speedy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a lot of memory for how much it costs. Right now there is an even split between people wanting the 240W and those looking at the 150W model. However, just as many people are holding off, waiting to see what the whole GT3 thing is about. For now we only know the GT Neo 5 pricing for China. The global model, the Realme GT3, is still a couple of days away from going official....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_fastcharging_realme_gt_neo_5_has_people_buzzing-news-57656.php

Motorola Moto G53 in for review

We just got our hands on the Motorola Moto G53, so let's do an unboxing. The Moto G53 comes in a simple box with a 10W charger and a USB cable - great for the environment. You would have to buy a case if you're the clumsy type, though. The Motorola Moto G53 is a capable phone. It packs an 8nm Snapdragon 480+ chipset, which enables 5G - a key upgrade over the Moto G52. But in terms of performance the SoC is a notch below the 6nm Snapdragon 680 of the G52. The comparison continues to be unfavorable for the successor elsewhere too. The display is a step down from the G52 - now a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g53_in_for_review-news-57689.php

Week 8 in review: MWC is coming, Xperia 5 V surfaces, iPhone 15 renders are here

Welcome to another week's recap. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona kicks off tomorrow, but the first announcements are already rolling in - here's what to expect. The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 are coming soon, and we got another specs leak. The Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel and an Exynos 1380 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34, on the other hand, is rumored to run on a Dimensity 1080 chip with up to 8GB RAM. The Sony Xperia 5 V (yes, five five) dropped by Geekbench, revealing its 16GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We...

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OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition's design revealed through leaked image

OnePlus introduced the Ace 2 earlier this month in China with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. However, the company is expected to unveil a version of the Ace 2 with the Dimensity 9000 chip at the helm. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Ace 2 Dimensity Edition yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we know what the smartphone will look like. DCS posted an image showing us the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition in black color. It has a flatter design compared to the Snapdragon model, with the back cover having four circles, two of which house the three cameras. The...

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