Deal: pre-order a vivo X100 or X100 Pro from Flipkart or grab a tablet from Amazon's sale

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are two of the most promising camera phones for 2024. The Pro model in particular shines with its 1/0.98” 50MP main sensor, 50MP 100mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide. The vanilla X100 is no slouch either with a 50MP 1/1.49” main, 64MP 70mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide. Both phones are powered by the new Dimensity 9300 and have 6.78” 120Hz LTPO displays. The Pro has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, the X100 offers a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired only charging instead. The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are not available in India yet, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_preorder_a_vivo_x100_or_x100_pro_from_flipkart_or_grab_a_tablet_from_amazons_sale-news-61126.php

Oukitel WP33 Pro has a 22,000 mAh battery and a huge speaker on the back

The new Oukitel WP33 Pro proudly stands against slimness. And lightweight smartphones. It boasts an absolutely insane 22,000 mAh battery, billed as the largest ever put in a phone. The handset weighs 577.5g, and is 27.2mm thick. Now that's a device that you will never, ever forget you have in your pocket! That is, if you have reinforced pockets, as we're unsure whether normal ones can take something like this without bursting at the seams. The Oukitel WP33 Pro is also very wide at 84 mm, making it, most likely, impossible to hold and operate with one hand by anyone, including NBA players....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oukitel_wp33_pro_has_a_22000_mah_battery_and_a_huge_speaker_on_the_back-news-61130.php

Xiaomi 13T Pro HyperOS update with Android 14 is now widely rolling out in Europe

Xiaomi is done with MIUI. Back in October, the company's CEO, Lei Jun, officially unveiled the next iteration of the company's skin on top of Android. It's called HyperOS and it will soon be rolling out to a bunch of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices. Today, HyperOS has started widely going out to Xiaomi 13T Pro units in Europe. It arrives over-the-air as a 5.8GB download, so make sure you have enough space for it before you proceed. Xiaomi 13T Pro Hyper OS update with Android 14 Once the installation is complete (and fair warning, it does take some time), you will be on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13t_pro_hyperos_update_with_android_14_is_now_widely_rolling_out_in_europe-news-61129.php

Sony Xperia 5 V is now receiving the update to Android 14

Sony sent out the update to Android 14 to the Xperia 1 V, its mainstream sized flagship, back in early November, and for some reason it's taken two additional months for it to reach the company's smaller flagship device, the Xperia 5 V. The mid-range Xperia 10 V got it one week after the 1 V, for comparison. All's well that ends well? Today Sony's official Instagram account announced that Android 14 is finally rolling out to the Xperia 5 V. It was definitely about time. The update brings with it everything Google packed in the Android 14 release, of course. Additionally, you get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_v_is_now_receiving_the_update_to_android_14-news-61128.php

Samsung Galaxy S24+ might get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in most countries

For 2023's Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, Samsung used only Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips across all markets, which was an interesting departure from its usual strategy of splitting the world between its own Exynos chip and Qualcomm's latest and greatest. Exynos detractors (and there are many) celebrated, but then it seemed like the victory was going to be short lived. The S24 Ultra is still expected to only go with Snapdragon, but the S24 and S24+ were to once again have a split, with the Exynos 2400 in the mix in a lot of markets. Well, that may not be so, if a new rumor is to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_might_get_the_snapdragon_8_gen_3_chipset_in_most_countries-news-61113.php

Honor signs a 5G patent license agreement with Nokia

Today Nokia announced that it's signed a 5G patent license agreement with Honor. This covers both companies' "fundamental inventions in 5G and other cellular technologies", according to the official press release. Nokia boasts that it's the fourth major smartphone agreement that it has concluded in the past 12 months, sounding more and more like a patent licensing firm than anything else. It further says its "industry-leading patent portfolio" is composed of "around 20,000 patent families, including over 6,000 patent families declared essential to 5G". Honor Magic5 Pro Anyway, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_signs_a_5g_patent_license_agreement_with_nokia-news-61112.php

Latest Geekbench results show the Exynos 2400 is closing the gap to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

While it’s not official yet, the expectations for the Galaxy S24 Ultra are that it will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset exclusively, while the Galaxy S24 and S24+ will use the Exynos 2400 in most regions. How do these two chips compare? Well, early results showed that the Qualcomm chip is faster than the Samsung one in terms of CPU. However, new results have surfaced on Geekbench and it looks like the Exynos is closing the gap. Here are early results Galaxy S24+ with Exynos 2400 and Galaxy S24 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Early results: S24+ with Exynos 2400 • S24 Ultra with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_geekbench_results_show_the_exynos_2400_is_closing_the_gap_to_the_snapdragon_8_gen_3-news-61108.php

Apple pulls back iOS 17.3 beta after reports of bricked iPhones

Shortly after Apple rolled out its iOS 17.3 beta 2 update, the company was forced to suspend the update process as some users reported bricked iPhones after applying the new version of the OS. Apple even issued an official statement that the iOS 17.3 beta 2 version of the software "prevented a small number of devices from starting up". Some believe that the bootloop issue is related to the Back Tap gesture, as only users who have disabled the feature are having trouble with their iPhones. Those affected, however, have a rather easy fix to solve the problem. You just have to enter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_pulls_back_ios_173_beta_due_to_reports_of_bricked_iphones-news-61102.php

iQOO Neo9 Pro's India launch set for next month

iQOO introduced the iQOO 12 in India a few weeks ago, and the next smartphone it will launch in India is the iQOO Neo9 Pro, which was unveiled last week and is currently China-exclusive. iQOO has announced it will launch the iQOO Neo9 Pro in India in February but is yet to reveal the date. However, iQOO posted an image on X teasing the Neo9 Pro's red-white version with faux leather back, confirming its launch in the country. iQOO also introduced the Neo9 in China last week, and it remains to be seen if the Indian Neo9 Pro will share specs with the Chinese Neo9 Pro or if it will be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo9_pro_india_launch_date_february-news-61094.php

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leaks in new renders showing all angles

Asus has already confirmed that it's announcing the ROG Phone 8 series in China on January 16, and we've even seen an official teaser at the beginning of last month. In the meantime, renders showing the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro have leaked. Today we have a new set of leaked renders, showing only the ROG Phone 8 Pro from a multitude of angles. The design of the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro will be almost identical, save for some different lights on the back. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leaked renders The ROG Phone 8 Pro has a flat display with a central punch-hole for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_8_pro_leaks_in_new_renders_showing_all_angles-news-61093.php

Realme confirms periscope camera for the upcoming Realme 12 Pro+

Realme India posted on X that “It’s time for #Periscope” with a “200MP” crossed out. This post then links to a teaser page details some of the advantages of having an actual periscope lens rather than relying on in-sensor zoom from a 200MP module. One of the advantages is, of course, the better image clarity at high zoom levels. The other example shows portrait photos – the one taken with a periscope camera has better separation between the subject and background. The Realme 12 Pro appeared on TENAA with what looks to be a periscope lens. We also expect the Realme 12 Pro+ model to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_confirms_periscope_camera_for_the_upcoming_realme_12_pro-news-61091.php

Honor Magic6 Pro revealed in new Purple color

Honor will introduce Magic6 Pro on either January 10 or January 11 and we already saw the phone in a lovely Green color. Today, a Purple variant was revealed by George Zhao, company CEO, and this time, it was inspired by “the beautiful scenery during dawn on the coast of Lake Qinghai.” The new image does not reveal additional specs – periscope shooter behind the top lens, 2.5D curved sides and all the buttons on the right-hand side is all we can see here. We expect a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, up to 1 TB of storage and MagicOS 8.0 straight out of the box. Source (in Chinese) |...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic6_pro_revealed_in_lovely_new_purple_color-news-61089.php

Samsung officially schedules Galaxy S24 Unpacked event for January 17

The wait is finally over – Samsung officially set a date for the Galaxy S24 series launch. The Unpacked event will take place on January 17, where we'll see the introduction of Galaxy AI. The event will begin at 10 AM Pacific time, which is 1 PM Eastern, 6 PM in London, 7 PM CET, and 11:30 PM in India. This means easternmost countries such as South Korea, China, and Australia will actually get to watch the live stream in the early hours of January 18. Who’s ready for a new era of mobile?! #SamsungUnpacked is going to be epic. Don’t miss out. ❤️ to follow along for a never-before-seen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_schedules_galaxy_s24_unpacked_event_for_january_17-news-61081.php

Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ in for review

You know a phone is a notch above its peers when it has a Plus annexed to its Pro. That's precisely the Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ - the best of the Spark 20 family in both looks and specs. For starters, the Pro+ has an AMOLED display, even if it shares the 6.78-inch diagonal 1080x2436px resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate with the IPS LCD of the Spark 20 Pro. The other change is the chipset, the Pro+ has a MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate to the Pro's regular Helio G99. What makes the Ultimate better isn't very clear as the CPU and GPU clocks match, but with a name like that it just has to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_20_pro_in_for_review-news-61078.php

Samsung confirms January 17 unveiling for the Galaxy S24 family, probably by mistake

For a few weeks now we've been hearing through the rumorsphere that Samsung would make the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra official at an event in the US on January 17. And now there's proof of that date from Samsung itself, but this isn't as straightforward as you might think. Samsung Australia has confirmed the date through a post on X, but it's seemingly a hidden post, since you can't see it if you browse the account's timeline. It's dated December 28 in Australia (December 27 pretty much anywhere else), but has only been spotted today. Join Galaxy Unpacked on Jan 18th,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_confirms_january_17_unveiling_for_the_galaxy_s24_family_probably_by_mistake-news-61080.php

Samsung plans to focus on performance, quality, and generative AI in 2024

It's a new year, so it's a great time to make some New Year's Resolutions. Samsung agrees, and the company has announced its plans through the voices of co-CEO and Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee and co-CEO and President Kyung Kye-hyun, in a joint New Year's message. They have revealed Samsung's strategic priorities for the new year, including the pursuit of "super-gap technologies" to maintain its competitive edge in 2024 and beyond. Samsung wants to strengthen its competitiveness through "technological supremacy and adaptability to future changes". The execs have emphasized a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_plans_to_focus_on_performance_quality_and_generative_ai_in_2024-news-61079.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders will offer twice the storage for the same price

Samsung is launching the Galaxy S24 flagships on January 17, with pre-orders expected to begin the very next day. According to leaked info from South Korea, the company will offer twice the storage for the original price for everyone who places an order before the launch. There will also be discounts for Galaxy Watch wearables and Galaxy Buds FE, and you can expect a similar deal to be available to all major markets that will be part of the first wave. When the phones do get announced, they will have Galaxy AI, revealed leaked images from Brazil. The Galaxy S24 Ultra was pictured in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_preorders_will_offer_twice_the_storage_for_the_same_price-news-61073.php

Honor Magic6 Pro design revealed ahead of January 10 launch

George Zhao, Honor CEO, shared an image of one Honor Magic6 smartphone, talking extensively about the inspiration behind the green paint job and the camera island. He explained how the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese civilization, stone cutting in the 19th century and “the vitality of all things in nature” inspired the creation of a squircle. Setting the marketing lingo aside, we can see the Magic6 series will stick to the three-camera design. Later, the leakster Digital Chat Station shared images of the Magic6 Pro from all angles ahead of their publishing on the official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic6_pro_design_revealed_ahead_of_january_10_launch-news-61072.php

Poco X6 lineup's launch date revealed by Flipkart

Poco has been teasing the Poco X6 series for the past few days, and while the company is yet to announce its launch date, Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has revealed the Poco X6 series will launch in India on January 11. The lineup is expected to include the Poco X6 and Poco X6 Pro. Flipkart has also set up a promo page for the Poco X6 series on its website, but it doesn't divulge anything about the lineup. However, a banner on Flipkart's homepage - which also revealed its launch date - shows us one of the smartphones. The Poco X6 is rumored to be a version of the Redmi Note 13...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x6_poco_x6_pro_india_launch_date_design-news-61071.php

My top 5 phones of 2023 – Kaloyan

Let’s start with me acknowledging that having access to all sorts of phones is a privilege few enjoy and even fewer can do on a regular basis. And we, the reviewers, are surely spoiled in this aspect. It is certainly one of the best parts of the job. But as the year 2023 comes to a close, I can say one thing for sure – this was one of the worst years for smartphones. Plagued by various wars (trade, patent, territory, religion), an innovation stalemate, and a global recession, it was only natural for the whole industry to slow down and play it safe. And safe it was across all major...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_5_phones_of_2023__kaloyan-news-61052.php

Happy New Year 2024!

We stand on the brink of a new year, and we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to you, our dear readers! May the coming 2024 be a tapestry woven with threads of joy, love, and boundless potential. The past 12 months have been incredibly dynamic and filled with obstacles, but we never let those bring us down. We created over 4,000 news articles and added more than 500 devices to our rich database in 2023. Our team did nearly 130 multi-page smartphone reviews, as well as 111 video reviews and comparisons on our YouTube channel. May the new year unfold as a chapter of renewal,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/happy_new_year_2024-news-61047.php

Resident Evil 4 for iPhone review

Resident Evil 4 has a special place in gaming history. Released back in 2005 for the GameCube and later for the PlayStation 2, it was a paragon of the third-person survival horror genre with its incredibly tense action sequences, amazing level design, terrifying enemies, and memorable characters and writing. It carved a niche for itself and it was for many — including myself — their favorite installment in the series. Having played that version on a PS2 all those years ago, I was genuinely stoked to see it getting a proper remaster earlier this year along the lines of Resident Evil...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/resident_evil_4_for_iphone_review-news-61067.php

Top 20 phones of the year 2023

2023 brought us several hundred new smartphones, some more popular than others. Now that we turn to 2024, it’s time to have a revisit which were the best performers by a very important criteria - their popularity among you, our readers. Here are the Top 20 phones that you searched for the most over the last 12 months. Obviously, the list is dominated by the launches from the first half of the year - those had more time to rack up the page views, but some late arrivals did so well they still managed to crack the top 20. Samsung remains the dominant force in this ranking, even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_20_phones_of_the_year_2023-news-61070.php

2023 Winners and losers: Honor

The past twelve months have been a massive success for Honor, especially in China. The company quickly filled the gap that was left by its former parent Huawei, and is currently number 1 in two major categories at home – most smartphones sold and most foldables sold. Domestic success is generally a healthy indication that the company is ready to expand overseas, and the past twelve months have been a testament to Honor's dedication to becoming once again a leading player in international markets. The Honor handsets arrived in India, another big achievement, under the management of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2023_winners_and_losers_honor-news-61010.php

Galaxy S24 pricing, HyperOS logo, OnePlus Ace 3: Week 52 in review

This is the last week of 2023, and despite the holidays, the world of mobile devices still delivered a few exciting stories. The main one was that Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S24 and S24+ at a slightly cheaper price than it did with the S23, at least in Europe. Xiaomi already released its flagships with a HyperOS interface, and now we got to see the logo that many smartphone fans will see soon on their mobile phones, wearables, and even cars in the near future. Samsung Galaxy S24,S24+ to be cheaper in EU; North America really...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s24_pricing_hyperos_logo_oneplus_ace_3_week_52_in_review-news-61061.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 series to come with Live Translate and Generative Edit

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is rumored to be unveiled on January 17, 2024, and past leaks have already given us a fair idea of what to expect from the Galaxy S24 lineup. The Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are rumored to be "the smartest AI phones ever," and the latest leak reveals two AI-powered features we'll see on the S24 trio - Live Translate and Generative Edit. Word comes from X user Arsene Lupin (@MysteryLupin), who posted an image of what could be an unfinished retailer listing. The description for Live Translate suggests the processing will happen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_s24_plus_s24_ultra_ai_features_surface-news-61069.php

My top 4 phones of 2023 - Prasad

2023 was a bit of a surprise. If you had asked me at the beginning of the year for this list, I wouldn't have included most of them, even if I knew they were coming. One, in particular, caught me completely by surprise and every time I mention it to people I have to emphasize just how serious I am about liking this device, lest they think I'm joking. The four devices listed below were the ones that naturally came to mind while writing this down. I could have included one more for the sake of a more pleasing top 5 list but everything else I used this year had at least one annoying quirk...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_4_phones_of_2023-news-61029.php