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Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12X go global: here is how much they cost

They are finally here – the Xiaomi 12 series will soon be available in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America and might expand to other regions as well. For now, here are the prices of the three models. The top of the line (for now) Xiaomi 12 Pro will start at $1,000/€1,000 for a unit with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. A version with 12GB of RAM will be available too…
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Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are getting 3 OS updates, 4 years of security patches

The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are going global today and they arrive with several commitments that will make fans feel better about long-term ownership. The cheaper Xiaomi 12X is also getting some assurances, but not the full suite. Xiaomi is promising 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches for the 12 and 12 Pro. Note that both launch with Android 12 and MIUI 13 and both are powered by…
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Oppo shows Find X5 Pro factory stress tests

In addition to offering a detailed look at the manufacturing process of its Find X5 Pro, Oppo is now giving us a look behind the factory stress tests undergone by its latest flagship. In total Find X5 Pro’s key components undertook over 300 tests. These included…
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Realme exec hints at a second Realme GT Neo3 version with 80W charging

A while back we heard a rumor that the Realme GT Neo3 will come in two variants with two different battery capacities and two different charging speeds: 4,500 mAh and 150W and 5,000 mAh and 80W. Today, Xu Qi Chase, VP of Realme China, seemingly confirmed the second variant. The first variant was used to demonstrate Realme’s new UltraDart charging architecture, showing an enviable 0-50% charge…
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Samsung may use a harder "Super UTG" for the Galaxy Z Fold4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 can work with an S Pen, but support is limited – the foldable display is just too fragile to use Samsung’s regular stylus, you need to use one with a retractable tip instead. Rumor has it that Samsung is working on a more durable solution. The…
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LG Velvet is now receiving Android 12 update

Back in April last year, LG officially announced its retreat from the smartphone business, followed by halting manufacturing activities at the end of May. It’s definitely been a while since then, but apparently some of LG’s mobile division software engineers were…
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Samsung reportedly orders nearly 60% more display panels for the Galaxy Z Flip4

Another report comes from Ross Young, CEO of Display Suppy Chain Consultants (DSCC). The report, via Twitter, states that Samsung is expecting to receive a much larger initial order of display panels for its successor to the Galaxy Z Flip3. Samsung Display is expected to begin panel shipments for the Z Flip 4 next month, same timing as the Z Flip 3 last year. But panel shipments are expected to…
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