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iPhone 14 series was launch in September last year as the company's latest series of smartphones. This year, the Cupertino, California-based tech giant is expected to follow up the iPhone 14 lineup, with the purported iPhone 15 models sometime in September. The colour options for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models have been tipped months ahead of their debut. New colour options will be added across the lineup, which currently includes vanilla and Plus models, a Pro variant, and a Pro Max variant. According to a report by 9to5Mac, Apple is expected to keep up its tradition of offering its vanilla variant iPhone in bright colour options with the iPhone 15 series. The vanilla iPhone 15 is expected to be available in Dark Pink, and Light Blue colour options. The publication also shared self-generated render images of the vanilla iPhone 15 in new Pink and Light Blue colour options. The report adds that the two new colour options for iPhone 15 will be in addition to three standard ...

Xiaomi 13S — the rumoured flagship successor to the Xiaomi 12S — will not be launched by the company anytime soon, confirmed the company's founder and CEO Lei Jun. The Xiaomi 12S was launched last year in July as a half-year upgrade to the Xiaomi 12 series. A few months back, the company launched the Xiaomi 13 series in China, and now the company is all set for its global debut at MWC 2023 in Barcelona. The Chinese variant of the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and features Leica-branded rear cameras. It comprises two models — the vanilla Xiaomi 13 and a high-end Xiaomi 13 Pro. Xiaomi's founder and CEO Lei Jun took to Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo to confirm that the company is not planning to make any half-generation upgrade to the Xiaomi 13 series for now. This means that there will be a long wait to know if the company will launch its Xiaomi 13S. At present, CEO Jun has scrapped all rumours regarding the development of the Xiaomi 13S. The announcement came ...

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 15 series of smartphones later this year. The series is expected to feature four models - the base iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The devices are expected to feature a similar display size to their series 14 counterparts. The high-end Pro device is expected to arrive with the 'Ultra' moniker this time. As the release of the iPhone 15 lineup is highly anticipated, there have been a series of leaks and rumours doing the rounds. A recent report suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models could be equipped with upgraded RAM. According to a newsletter by TrendForce, a Taiwanese supply chain research firm, Apple will increase the "capacity and specifications of the DRAM solutions" highlighted in the next generation of the iPhone, which is scheduled to be released this year. The research firm previously reported in October that the Cupertino-based tech giant might add a "memory ...

Samsung Galaxy S23, tipped to debut as an affordable version of the recently launched Galaxy S23 series of smartphones, could be equipped with a flagship chipset launched by Qualcomm last year. The South Korean conglomerate did not announce a successor to the Galaxy S21 FE that was launched last year, but recent reports suggest that the company could launch the Galaxy S23 FE in H2 2023. Samsung's Galaxy FE (or Fan Edition) smartphones offer many S-series features at a more affordable price. Tipster Connor (Twitter: @OreXda) claims that the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The chipset is Qualcomm's second most powerful chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is expected to feature on most flagships in 2023. Other handsets like the OnePlus 11R , Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Asus Zenfone 9, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Oppo Find N2 , are also equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It is worth noting that the company is yet to officially reveal any ...

Lava Agni 5G debuted in India back in 2021 as the first 5G phone by domestic smartphone maker Lava International. Now, the Lava Agni 2 5G is said to be in the pipeline as a purported successor. Ahead of any official confirmation, the key specifications and launch timeline of the device have surfaced online. The Lava Agni 2 5G is expected to be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The Lava Agni 2 5G is said to go official in India mid-March or April. Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz), in collaboration with Pricebaba, leaked the launch timeline and key specifications of the Lava Agni 2 5G. The 5G smartphone is said to be unveiled either in mid-March or April. The leak suggests that it could be priced between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 in India. As per the report, the Lava Agni 2 5G will feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. As mentioned, it is expected...

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has long been anticipated from the South Korean smartphone manufacturer. The company recently unveiled its Galaxy S23 series smartphones, which include a base, a plus, and an ultra model. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A34 5G could be the next A series model to be released. The smartphone has been previously spotted on various certification sites, hinting at some of the specifications and pricing. Now, a new leak has suggested some additional features of the purported device, which include details about the chipset. Reliable tipster Yogesh Brar hinted at the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G in a tweet . The A series smartphone by Samsung is likely to feature a 6.6-inch Full HD+ sAMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The leak suggests that the handset will come in two RAM and storage configurations. While it can get 6GB and 8GB of RAM, the smartphone can pack up to 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is expected to run Android 13 with Samsung's O...

Realme will launch the Realme GT Neo 5 in China on February 9. There is no word from the company regarding the global launch of this smartphone. However, it now appears that the Realme GT Neo 5 might debut in global markets with different branding. It is believed to carry the Realme GT 3 moniker. A notable tipster has revealed the possible design of its retail box packaging. However, the actual design of the Realme GT 3 is still under wraps. Tipster Steve H McFly (Twitter: @OnLeaks) recently shared an image of Realme GT 3's retail box packaging. The tipster also suggests that this Realme smartphone could support 240W fast charging. The company is scheduled to launch the Realme GT Neo 5 in China with the same specifications on February 9. #RealmeGT3 = 240W charging speed... #FutureSquad pic.twitter.com/KvLldR6NpK — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) February 6, 2023 Realme has revealed several key specifications of the Realme GT Neo 5. If the Realme GT 3 turns out to be a rebranded Realme...

OnePlus Ace 2 has been launched in China. The model is expected to launch as the OnePlus 11R 5G in India later today. It shares many design features with the mainstay OnePlus 11 5G model, but the newly launched smartphone is more affordable. Powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G SoC, the smartphone offers a 6.74-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display and also features the Alert Slider. The OnePlus 11R is likely to feature similar features and specifications as the OnePlus Ace 2. OnePlus Ace 2 price, availability Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace 2 in China in three configurations. The base 12GB+256GB variant is priced at CNY 2799 (roughly Rs. 34,000). Meanwhile, the 16GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB are priced at CNY 3099 (roughly Rs. 37,800) and CNY 3499 (roughly Rs. 42,600), respectively. The device is offered in two colour options - Glacier Blue and Vast Black. OnePlus Ace 2 specifications, features The newly launched dual nano SIM-supported smartphone by OnePlus features a...

iQoo Neo 7 5G is confirmed to launch soon in India. The Vivo sub-brand will refresh its Neo series with the launch of the iQoo Neo 7 5G in India on February 16. The company has already confirmed some key details about the upcoming smartphone, suggesting it to be a rebadged iQoo Neo 7 SE that was launched in China. The iQoo Neo 7 5G Indian variant is confirmed to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. The chipset is a successor to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and has a peak clock speed of 3.1GHz. Ahead of the official launch, some key details about the iQoo Neo 7's performance have leaked online. A MySmartPrice report has leaked the AnTuTu score and other benchmark details of the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-powered iQoo Neo 7 5G . The report suggests that the device scored 8,62,438 points on AnTuTu. In comparison, a Dimensity 8100-powered phone scored 7,10,269 points, whereas another Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered phone scored 7,28,976 points. The report also included screensho...

Motorola has announced a partnership with Vi to offer 5G services on all its compatible smartphones in India. The smartphone company enabled 5G connectivity on all of its 5G capable handsets in November 2022 with Airtel 5G services, except Moto Razr 5G. However, now the company is all set to offer 5G support with Vi. The company has already tested 3350 to 3400MHz bands in New Delhi. It will offer 5G bands between 11 to 13 on its smartphones. Motorola in its press release said that it will offer 5G connectivity across its fifth-generation smartphone portfolio. The smartphone company has already tested its latest smartphones on Vi 5G spectrum bands between 3350 and 3400MHz in New Delhi. Vi is offering 5G support only in Delhi. Meanwhile, Airtel 5G services are already available on Motorola phones, except for Moto Razr 5G. The company will offer 5G support between 11 to 13 bands on its smartphones. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the list of Motorola phones getting the Vi 5G serv...

Realme V30 series is expected to debut alongside the Realme GT Neo 5 on February 9. However, it appears that the Realme V30 and Realme V30T have been listed on the company's official China site ahead of launch. The listings have revealed the specifications and pricing information of these handsets. Both of these Realme smartphones appear to boast similar specifications. They are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The Realme V30 and Realm V30T sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 600 nits of peak brightness. Realme V30, Realme V30T price The Realme V30 has a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model that is priced at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 13,500). Its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 16,000). Meanwhile, the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model of the Realme V30T is also priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 16,000). The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model goes for CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 18,500). Both of these Realme smartphones come in Dark Night and Dawn gold colours. ...

Realme X7 Max 5G is being updated to Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0. The latest update is currently rolling out to the first 15 percent of users who have enrolled themselves in the open beta programme. The stable version of Realme UI 4.0 brings new features to users, along with improvements to the user interface (UI) and several other changes, in addition to the latest firmware version. Realme X7 Max 5G was launched in India in May 2021 with Realme UI 2.0, which was based on Android 11. According to a post shared by Realme on its Community page, the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update is now available for the Realme X7 Max 5G. The update brings the latest version of Google's Android operating system along with firmware version RMX3031_11.F.04 and the latest security updates. The Android 13 update for the Realme X7 Max 5G is available to only 15 percent of users and will have a wider roll out by end of this month. Notably, the Realme X7 Max 5G must be running on firmware version...

Infinix is reportedly working on a successor to its affordable Hot 20 series. A smartphone believed to be the Infinix Hot 30i has now been spotted on the IMEI database. In addition, some of its key specifications have also been leaked ahead of its launch. This rumoured Infinix smartphone is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. To recall, the Hot 20 series includes the Infinix Hot 20, Infinix Hot 20i, and Infinix Hot 20s. So, there could be two other Hot 30 series smartphones in the works as well. According to a PassionateGeekz report , an Infinix smartphone with the model number X669 has surfaced on the IMEI database. This model is believed to be the Infinix Hot 30i. The report mentions that there could be more Infinix Hot 30 series smartphones in the works. Infinix Hot 30i specifications (rumoured) The Infinix Hot 30i is said to feature a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ (720x1,612 pixels) resolution and up to 500 nits of brightness. This sma...

Vivo Y100 is set to make its debut in India later this month. A report previously hinted at the phone's key features and hardware specifications and its expected price range in India. The older leak suggested that the smartphone could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and run on Android 13. The device could have a slim and light body with a colour-changing rear panel. A new leak has suggested some updated information about the same along with a few other features. A tweet by tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) suggests that the Vivo Y100 is expected to be available in India at the price range of Rs. 27,000- Rs. 29,000. As per the tipster, the phone could launch in the country in the next five to seven days, and will likely be offered in a single storage option of 8GB+128GB, with up to 8GB virtual RAM (VRAM) support. The device is expected to run an Android 12 operating system. Further, the leak suggests that the Vivo Y100 will be available in three colour options - G...

OnePlus will launch its OnePlus 11R in India at the Cloud 11 launch event on February 7. The phone is one of the most anticipated upcoming devices from the Chinese manufacturer. It will launch in China on the same date as the OnePlus Ace 2. There have been reports and rumours surrounding it, as well as official confirmations of certain features and specifications of the phone. The smartphone has been confirmed to feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Now, OnePlus confirmed an important camera specification. OnePlus , in a post on the Chinese social media site Weibo, confirmed that the OnePlus 11R will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera sensor, similar to the OnePlus 11 5G , which also features a 48-megapixel Sony IMX58 ultra wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 lens. The upcoming device will be able to support RAW photo shooting modes, ensuring that the sensor retains maximum information that can be processed later by the user. Notably, the camera will not be tuned by Hasselb...

Oppo Find N2 Flip clamshell foldable smartphone was released in China in December 2022, alongside the Find N2. The smartphone, which has a more advanced water drop hinge design that lessens creasing and eases stress on the internal folding display, is now expected to launch globally soon. The global variant of the Oppo Find N2 Flip was spotted on various certifying sites, including Geekbech. A recent leak has suggested the expected time for the smartphone to be made available in Indian markets. A tweet by tipster Amarjeet Yadav (@yadav) says that the Oppo Find N2 Flip will launch in India this February. A previous report suggested that the phone would launch globally during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. The Oppo Find N2 Flip, with a 6.8-inch primary full-HD+ (1,080x2,520 pixels) AMOLED display, was launched in China last year. The smartphone has a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 403ppi pixel density, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. It runs ColorOS ...

Sony Xperia 1 V may soon be launched by the Japanese smartphone manufacturer. While the company is yet to reveal any details about the handset, purported images have recently surfaced online, giving us a sneak peek into its design. Sony is yet to announce any plans to launch such a handset, but its key specifications have already been spotted on Chinese microblogging website Weibo. The phone is expected to make its debut as the successor to the Sony Xperia 10 IV that was launched last year. According to an image leaked on Esato forums ( via Sumaho Digest), the purported smartphone is shown to feature a triple camera setup along with an LED flash on its rear panel. Interestingly, the LED flash sits inside the camera island, unlike last year's Xperia 1 IV which has an LED Flash outside the camera island. Sony Xperia 1 V will have an LED flash inside the camera island Photo Credit: Sumaho Digest. The leaked image of the Sony Xperia 1 V also shows off an NFC logo on the right of the ...

Honor Magic 5 Lite is inching towards the launch as its entire specifications, and renders have surfaced online. The latest Magic-series handset from the Chinese smartphone brand could be powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage as standard. The Honor Magic 5 Lite is tipped to feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. A triple rear camera setup, led by a 64-megapixel primary sensor, 5,100mAh battery and 16-megapixel selfie sensor are the other key specifications expected. The new Honor Magic 5 Lite phone will be succeeding the Honor Magic 4 Lite, which launched last year. German publication WinFuture.de has leaked the renders and specifications of the rumoured Honor Magic 5 Lite. The renders show a design resemblance with the Honor Magic 4 Lite , Huawei Mate 40 and Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones. It is seen with a centrally placed hole-punch cutout on the display. Further, it appears to include a triple rear camera unit along with an...

Oppo Reno 8T 5G launched in India on Friday. This mid-ranger from Oppo features a 6.7-inch micro-curved AMOLED screen that boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and Dragontrail-Star2 protection. It includes Widevine L1 certification, which enables users to stream HD content on Amazon Prime and Netflix. The Oppo Reno 8T 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Its Dynamic Computing Engine feature is claimed to enable the smartphone to run up to 18 apps seamlessly in the background without lag. Oppo Reno 8T 5G price in India, availability The Oppo Reno 8T 5G is priced at Rs. 29,999 in India. It will be available to purchase on Flipkart , Oppo Store , and other popular retail outlets starting February 10. This handset will come in Midnight Black and Sunrise Gold colours. Oppo will be providing an exchange offer discount of up to Rs. 3,000 on the purchase of this smartphone. In addition, Kotak Bank, HDFC, Yes Bank, and SBI customers ca...

Realme GT Neo 5: The is set to make its debut on February 9. The Shenzhen-based phone manufacturer has already revealed some of the smartphone's key specifications. The phone is confirmed to be equipped with a triple rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera sensor, and will support 240W SuperVOOC fast charging, It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Now, a promotional video leak has revealed design features previously teased by the company, including the rear panel that is shown in a purple colour variant with a matte finish. Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) has leaked a promotional video for the upcoming handset via Twitter. In the eight-second video, we see the Realme GT Neo 5 equipped with a triple rear camera setup on a square island, along with an RGB LED flash module beside it. When the phone's battery level falls below 20 percent, it glows red. Above 20 percent, the purple light will remain on, while the phone...

Xiaomi India and Leica Camera have announced a long-term strategic partnership focused on mobile imaging. The aim of the partnership “is the joint development of innovative solutions in the smartphone camera module segment as well as the optimization of optical performance. The strategic alliance between Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG demonstrates the passion to continuously push the limits of what is technologically possible,” according to the official statement. The collaboration promises to “offer consumers the best elements of the” two global brands. The first smartphone co-engineered by the two companies, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra , was launched globally in July 2022. The price of this smartphone starts at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 70,700) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The phone is also available in a 12GB + 256GB model for CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 76,600) and a top-of-the-line CNY 6,999 model (roughly Rs. 82,500). Running on Android-based MIUI 13, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is power...

Oppo Find X6 is said to come with a massive camera island and newly leaked live images of the handset appear to add more credibility to that rumour. The freshly leaked renders suggest a black colour for the Oppo Find X6. It seems to have a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It is said to measure 9.2mm thick and appears to feature curved edges. The Oppo Find X6 is expected to go official in February alongside the Oppo Find X6 Pro. This lineup is expected to succeed the Oppo Find X5 series. Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station has posted alleged live images of the Oppo Find X6 on Weibo. It appears to be covered by a prototype case and the live images show a black colour handset. Oppo is likely to unveil the device in multiple colourways. The images highlight the phone from its back and it is seen with a large square-shaped module that houses at least three camera sensors alongside an LED flash. This new camera island design is a departure from what was seen o...

Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 15 series later this year, succeeding its iPhone 14 lineup that debuted last September. While the company hasn't announced any details regarding the purported handsets, the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max/ Ultra variant is tipped to feature a periscope camera with up to 10x optical zoom. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes this trend will continue in 2024 when the Cupertino company is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series lineup. Kuo claims that the Cupertino company could be taking this step to drive up sales of the top-of-the-line model. Recent reports had suggested that Apple might equip two of its top models in its future iPhone lineups with a periscope lens. Kuo mentioned in a series of tweets that only a single iPhone 16 series model will be equipped with a periscope lens. This model is expected to be the iPhone 16 Pro Max/ Ultra. Apple could be looking to drive up the demand for the high-end model. The Cupertino company is expected to ut...

Poco is all set to launch : the Poco X5 series in India. The Chinese manufacturer announced this week that the Poco X5 series, which is expected to include a base model and a Pro variant, will launch on February 6. The upcoming Poco smartphones had earlier also been spotted on several certification websites, indicating an imminent release. While several leaks and reports about the phones have already surfaced in recent weeks, Poco has now officially confirmed a few specifications for the Poco X5 Pro 5G. Additionally, a recent leak has also revealed the design and specifications for the vanilla Poco X5 5G ahead of its release. Poco has tweeted out some key specifications for the Pro variant in the Poco X5 series. The Poco X5 Pro 5G is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 778G SoC. The phone will also sport a 120Hz Xfinity AMOLED display. Additionally, the Poco X5 Pro 5G will include a 108-megapixel main camera. Aside from these key specifications, Poco has also posted the AnTuTu score ...