Snapdragon 8 Elite rules AnTuTu with Apple A18 Pro defying score

On Monday, Qualcomm is finally announcing the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, formerly known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Now, a leaked AnTuTu score from a prototype Realme GT7 Pro is doing the rounds showing a record-breaking result of 3,025,991. That puts it well ahead of Apple's A18 Pro (which manages about 1.65 million points) as well as MediaTek's recently unveiled Dimensity 9400, which managed a score in the 2.8 million range last time we checked. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is rumored to come in two iterations, a base one with two cores running at up to 4.09 GHz and six at 2.78 GHz, and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8_elite_rules_antutu_with_apple_a18_pro_defying_score-news-64993.php

Samsung W25 Flip smiles for the blurry camera in new certification pictures

You may have heard of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, a bigger and thinner version of the Z Fold6. This is most likely getting official on October 21, unfortunately only for the Korean and Chinese markets, based on previous rumors. Now it seems that it will be joined in China by another device, which will be called W25 Flip. This is basically going to be a special version of the Galaxy Z Flip6 for the Chinese market, featuring an entirely new back design, which you can see in the images below. Samsung W25 Flip pictures from TENAA These pictures have surfaced...

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HyperOS 2.0 brings redesigned weather and calendar widgets

Xiaomi has started seeding HyperOS 2.0 beta to users participating in the public beta program and the latest version revamps some essential widgets, namely the weather and calendar. Weather app widget The weather widget now features slicker and more minimalist visualizations that match the current weather conditions. Additionally, the widget provides more detailed information about the forecast without opening the app itself. Weather app widget On the other hand, the calendar widget has been further simplified and provides information about upcoming events at a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hyperos_20_brings_redesigned_weather_and_calendar_widgets-news-64989.php

Oppo's new teaser highlights the craftsmanship of the Find X8's camera ring

Oppo is unveiling the Find X8 series on October 24, and ahead of that day the company keeps on teasing its upcoming devices. Following a design reveal from a couple of days ago, we can now take a look at the intricate detailing of the Find X8's camera ring. We strive for precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in the development of every OPPO device. Can you recognize this one? 😉 pic.twitter.com/JWuXEs7GM4— Billy Zhang (@BillyZhangOPPO) October 18, 2024 As you can see, the point here is to highlight the "precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail" that Oppo is putting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_new_teaser_highlights_the_craftsmanship_of_the_find_x8s_camera_ring-news-64990.php

This is rumored to be India's first Snapdragon 8 Elite powered smartphone

The Realme GT7 Pro is getting official in China before the end of this month. But you may be waiting for it to launch in India, and wondering when that might happen. According to a rather prolific tipster, the phone will land in India in mid-November, only a few short weeks after its initial unveiling in China. This will make it the first smartphone to arrive in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset at the helm. It will be followed by the iQOO 13 on December 3. The Realme GT7 Pro is rumored to cost between INR 55,000 ($654) and INR 60,000 ($713). It will have a 6.7-6.8" "1.5K"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_rumored_to_be_indias_first_snapdragon_8_elite_powered_smartphone-news-64976.php

Take a look at the OnePlus 13 in all its glory

The OnePlus 13 will be unveiled before the end of this month, after Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 8 Elite on Monday. That SoC will power the new OnePlus flagship of course, and if you've been wondering what the phone will look like, wonder no more. Today three different images depicting it have been leaked in China (the last one showing it next to the Oppo Find X8). So we can, for the first time, gawk at the new design, which isn't entirely removed from what we've seen in the OnePlus 12, but has some differences anyway. OnePlus 13 leaked images The camera island loses its...

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Realme GT7 Pro gets unboxed underwater just as reservations start

Realme is making the GT7 Pro official before the end of this month, and it looks like the company can barely contain its excitement about the upcoming smartphone. It already posted a quick unboxing video, with a twist - the unboxing takes place underwater. This is clearly done in order to highlight the device's water resistance rating - IP68/69. In other related news, reservations for the GT7 Pro have been launched in China, where you can pay a mere CNY 1 to place a reservation. If you do so, you'll get a special two-year warranty, apparently, as well as a 30-day worry-free returns...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_gets_unboxed_underwater_just_as_reservations_start-news-64974.php

Samsung debuts blazing fast 3 GB DDR7 DRAM for AI & Gaming

Samsung announced today it developed the industry's first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM. It is intended for data centers, AI workstations, but also end-user usage in graphics cards, gaming consoles, and autonomous driving. The new memory has twice the capacity of last year's 16 Gb GDDR7 DRAM, revealed. The chip is built on a fifth-gen 10-nm-class process, which improves cell density by 50% while keeping the same size as the predecessor. The speed has is up to 42.5 Gbps, 25% more than the previous version, thanks to a three-level Pulse-Amplitude Modulation (PAM3). Power efficiency has improved by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_debuts_blazing_fast_3_gb_ddr7_dram_for_ai___gaming-news-64964.php

Samsung says a new Galaxy is coming on October 21, could be the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition

Samsung has announced it will unveil a new Galaxy on October 21. The brand hasn't revealed the product's name, but we'll likely see the rumored Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition unveiled next Monday. You can watch the video teaser shared by Samsung below. It's also unclear if this upcoming foldable will be called the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition or the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition. However, a leaked image revealed the smartphone will be thinner than the standard Galaxy Z Fold6. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Fold6 Special Edition's leaked image The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special...

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Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Geekbench with a surprising Android version

Samsung is already working on the Galaxy A36, which will obviously be the successor to the Galaxy A35 which launched back in March. Today a prototype A36 has performed quite a few Geekbench runs, and this has revealed the fact that Samsung is testing the device with Android 15 on board. That's a version that Google launched for its Pixels yesterday but which Samsung is only expected to release next year with the arrival of the Galaxy S25 family in January. This probably means that the Galaxy A36 will only land after that, if it is to run Android 15 from day one, which is what the fact it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a36_runs_geekbench_with_a_surprising_android_version-news-64960.php

Honor CEO shows upcoming Magic7 Pro

Honor CEO George Zhao has given us a glimpse at the upcoming Honor Magic7 Pro in a demo he recently did. The phone is housed in one of those camouflage cases, meant for prototypes only, and designed to hide most of their distinctive design features. Thus, as you can see, we can't really tell a lot from these images. What is obvious is that the phone has a pill shaped cutout at the top of the screen housing the selfie camera and 3D face unlock tech. The screen also appears to be curved, just like its predecessor's. Tiny bezels are a given in late 2024 for high-end Chinese phones, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_ceo_shows_upcoming_magic7_pro-news-64959.php

Samsung Galaxy Ring finally arrives in India

Having started taking reservations for it earlier this week, today Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Ring in India, finally, months after the international unveiling. To celebrate this, it even released its very own official unboxing of the device. The Galaxy Ring costs INR 38,999 in India and comes in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold. You can also get it for INR 1,625 per month with 24 months No Cost EMI across leading bank cards or financing through Samsung Finance+ and Bajaj Finance. If you buy one until October 18, you also get a 25W travel adapter for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ring_finally_arrives_in_india-news-64958.php

Oppo confirms Find X8 and Find X8 Pro design in official teaser

Oppo will launch the Find X8 series on October 24, and thanks to a massive leak, we already know what the phones will look like. Now that the mystery is gone, the company posted the phones on its online store, effectively confirming yesterday's haul of press renders. The Find X8, Find X8 Pro, Pad 3 Pro, and Enco X3 are up at the Oppo store in China, and we found out the Watch X will also make an appearance with a new Arctic Gray strap. Oppo Find X8 will officially be a device with a flat front, back, and frame, while the Find X8 Pro has a quad-curved display with an ergonomically...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_confirms_find_x8_and_find_x8_pro_design_in_official_promos-news-64946.php

Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is coming on October 30

Nothing unveiled the Phone (2a) in black, white, and milk colors in March, followed by a blue model in April and a Special Edition in May. However, the brand isn't done yet, as it has announced that it will introduce the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition on October 30. Community spirit.Join us for our next big reveal. 30 October, 11:00 GMT. pic.twitter.com/lmsBFRlNQk— Nothing (@nothing) October 15, 2024 The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is a culmination of the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition Project, which began in March 2024 and took ideas about the hardware design,...

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in for review

The freshly announced Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has landed at our HQ for review, but before we put it through its paces, let's do a quick unboxing and see what's on offer. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes in a white-colored retail box, including some paperwork, a SIM ejector tool, and a charging cable. We've got the blue model, but there are three more colors you can opt for. On the front, we have a 6.7" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen with a notch for the 13MP selfie camera. However, there's no fingerprint scanner underneath since it's embedded in the power button. Turn the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a16_5g_in_for_review-news-64937.php

Poco C75 leaked images show some glitzy color versions

A while back the Poco C75 was certified by the FCC on its way to launch, and today we have our first ever leaked renders to look at. These show the device in all three colors in which it will be offered, and while the black one is reasonably subdued, the other two are all glitzy and glamorous - or at least they're trying to be. As you can see, the phone will come in black, gold, and green. It will allegedly be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of storage, and will have a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c75_leaked_images_show_some_glitzy_color_versions-news-64927.php

Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G is on the way, key specs outed

Xiaomi already announced the 5G-capable Redmi Note 14 Pro, but now it looks like there will be a 4G-only model as well. This has been certified by the FCC under the model number 24116RACCG - that "G" at the end stands for "global". This model will apparently come with a 6.67-inch 1080x2400 pOLED screen, it will have 8/12GB of RAM, 128/256/512GB of storage, and a 5,500 mAh battery. It will run Android 14 with HyperOS 1.0 on top. At the helm should be a MediaTek chipset, but unfortunately we don't know which one. For reference, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G uses the Helio G99 Ultra, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14_pro_4g_is_on_the_way_key_specs_outed-news-64926.php

vivo X200 Pro mini hands-on review

Today, vivo unveiled its X200 series with the X200, the X200 Pro, and the X200 Pro mini. Undoubtedly, the mini is the most impressive of the bunch. Here, mini means smaller, not inferior. The X200 Pro mini has the same display technology, almost the same cameras, and the same new chipset, only in a more compact, and different-looking package. So what's different? The biggest visual difference is the frosted glass back of the X200 Pro mini. The X200 Pro has a glossy finish. Vivo made a few leaps with the X200 series over the X100. The first is in design - the new phones are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_mini_handson_review-news-64924.php

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra to have a 200MP 4.3x periscope camera

A couple of months ago, Ice Universe reported that the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra will have a 200MP telephoto camera. Now, fellow Weibo tipsters are providing more details on that camera, which will be exclusive to the Ultra – the vanilla and Pro models will have to settle for 50MP 3x cameras, based on what we’ve heard so far. The Ultra camera will have a 100mm lens, which works out to around 4.3x magnification. The lens will have an f/2.6 aperture. For comparison, the 14 Ultra had a 50MP 120mm periscope (5x) with an f/2.5 lens. Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s 50MP 120mm periscope Note that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_15_ultra_to_have_a_200mp_43x_periscope_camera-news-64923.php

Honor announces launch dates for Magic7 series, MagicOS 9.0

Honor just scheduled a couple of big events in China to take place in the following weeks. On October 23, the company will introduce MagicOS 9.0 - its take on Android 15. The interface will first appear on the Honor Magic7 flagships, set to debut exactly one week later, on October 30. The new MagicOS 9.0 will have a new set of AI features, including an AI Agent, an always-on personal assistant aimed at competing with Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini. The service was first demoed at IFA 2024, and we also saw a video of it on an Honor Magic7 phone, revealing an oval-shaped punch hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_announces_launch_date_for_magic7_series_magicos_9-news-64911.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 41

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is once again the most popular device in our database in week 41. And just like last week the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ grabs the silver medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13262, 1#] Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy A55 have overtaken the iPhone 16 Pro Max to place third and fourth, while Apple's flagship is down to fifth position. Xiaomi's 14T Pro slid to sixth, ahead of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Galaxy A15. The Redmi Note 13 came in ninth as another Xiaomi phone, the vanilla 14T grabbed the final position in this week's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_41-news-64909.php

Nothing CMF Watch Pro 2 review

CMF is a Nothing's more affordable sub-brand and it's already released half a dozen products. Last year it launched its first smartwatch a and this summer, a second one was introduced – CMF Watch Pro 2. We spent a few weeks with the wearable and we are finally ready to share our impressions. Design The CMF Watch Pro 2 features a circular display, in a shift from the rectangular screen of its predecessor. Since the original CMF Watch Pro is still available this effectively lets you choose between two different styles. The watch has an aluminum case with a matte finish, giving...

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Galaxy A16 5G and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 official, Week 41 in review

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A16 5G with a record-breaking for the segment 6 years of Android version updates and security patches. Galaxy A16 5G comes in Midnight Blue, Turquoise, and Gray colors. The phone costts €249 in its 4/128GB trim in Europe and shipments are already underway. We saw photos of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra's display assembly, giving us an idea of the lineup's fronts. We also saw a render of One UI 7's new control (command?) center on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. MediaTek announced the flagship 3nm Dimensity 9400 SoC. It's built on TSMC's 3nm N3E node, has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a16_and_mediatek_dimensity_9400_official_week_41_in_review-news-64893.php

Huawei Watch GT 5 in for review

The new Huawei Watch GT 5 series is out, and we have both the vanilla GT 5 and the GT 5 Pro. Now let's take a peek inside the box of the GT 5. At first glance, the GT 5 offers a modest upgrade and for the most part, it's true. The GT 5's hardware is largely the same as the GT 4 from last year. It comes in two variants - 41mm and 46mm, built around 1.32" and 1.43" screens, respectively. Huawei managed to shave 0.3mm off the thickness, though. We have the 41mm option, which is a better fit for smaller wrists. The 316L stainless steel body can still handle 5 ATM pressure and is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_5_in_for_review-news-64896.php

Deals: the Pixel 9 series gets discounts plus special offers for Pixel Watch 3 and Buds Pro 2

Amazon Canada has an offer that applies to all Pixel 9 models – you can get $200 off the Pixel Watch 3 and 50% off the Pixel Buds Pro 2, if you buy them alongside one of the new Google phones. We will start with the Google Pixel 9 Pro as this one has the best discount. It’s not automatic, you have to use the code listed below (but it’s also listed on the Amazon page, so it’s easy to copy and paste). The Pixel 9 Pro is on the small side as far as Android flagships go, but has a high-res LTPO display, a 50+48+48MP camera (including a 5x 113mm periscope), satellite SOS and will receive 7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_pixel_9_series_gets_discounts_plus_special_offers_for_pixel_watch_3_and_buds_pro_2-news-64895.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could be released as a Slim model next year

We are about three months away from the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, but the Galaxy S25 FE has also made headlines lately, with the latest report by The Elec claiming Samsung does indeed have plans to launch the Galaxy S25 FE next year and is considering launching it as a Slim model. The publication also claims that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will pack a screen measuring 6.7" diagonally - the same as the Galaxy S24 FE introduced last month. Moreover, the Korean conglomerate could make the Galaxy S25 FE's battery thinner by making it wider to launch the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_slim_mode_launch-news-64903.php

Xiaomi Redmi A3 Pro surprisingly pops up in an online store

The Redmi A3 Pro is now a thing. It kind of popped out of nowhere and appeared on a Kenyan online store. It’s a pretty weird listing, to be honest, complete with kind of janky, “homemade” product photos instead of official pictures. Still, the listing seems to check out and has a set of basic specs. Xiaomi Redmi A3 Pro The Redmi A3 Pro has a 90Hz LCD, just like the regular Redmi A3. However, it is bigger at 6.88 inches. That’s a pretty beefy panel, even in modern terms. The Redmi A3 Pro is based on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset. That’s up from the Helio G36 inside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a3_pro_surprisingly_pops_up_in_an_online_store-news-64904.php