The Sony Xperia 1 II is already out in a special 12GB RAM configuration in Taiwan. Now we get a Geekbench listing for the device which shows out the small performance gains compared to the regular 8GB RAM model.
The 12GB RAM Xperia 1 II manages a 908-point single-core run and 3387 points in the multi-core department. For comparison, the standard 8GB RAM model pushes around 895 points in the…
Forget about the Nord, grab a OnePlus 7T for $399 instead
November 1, 2020
The original OnePlus Nord was the company’s return to the mid-range, but that phone hasn’t been and won’t be sold in the US. The just unveiled Nord N10 will take its place in North America, but it’s still unclear when and for what price.
So, if you…
Xiaomi Redmi K30S is official with SD865, 144 Hz screen
November 1, 2020
Xiaomi executives have been teasing the Redmi K30S, and now the phone is finally official. It comes with a 64 MP main camera, Snapdragon 865 chipset by Qualcomm, and up to 144 Hz refresh rate for the 6.67” screen; if all these specs look familiar, it is because you’re…
Samsung may ship Galaxy S21 without a charger or earphones
November 1, 2020
According to reports circulating in South Korea, Samsung will follow Apple’s approach of not offering an in-box charger and earphones for its upcoming Galaxy S21 series. Industry insiders, cited by local news outlet , allegedly confirm Samsung is considering leaving out all in-box accessories for its latest flagship (apart from a UBS-C cable). However, the final decision is still pending.
Will…
An upcoming Xiaomi smartwatch appeared in the FCC’s database revealing its key specs and design. It’s the Mi Watch Lite which may be launched as Redmi Watch in markets like China and as the name implies its shaping up to be a more affordable alternative to the brand’s…
Nokia phones top Counterpoint's Trust Rankings: a mix of update speed and hardware durability
November 1, 2020
Counterpoint Research has published its report on “Trust Rankings” for smartphone makers, which are based on the four pillars of up-to-date software, security updates, build quality and devices recommended for enterprises.
HMD Global’s Nokia phones topped the charts…
Starting on September 15 Huawei was cut off from Samsung Display and LG Display, which supply a fraction of the panels used in the new Mate 40 Pro model. Now and report that Samsung Display has successfully acquired a license to sell certain panels to the Chinese company.
However, that’s not the only hurdle – it’s still not clear if Samsung can actually start shipping displays to Huawei…
Samsung pushed the early beta One UI 3.0 software to Galaxy Note20 users on Friday and now the interface is going public for users in the United States that own Sprint, T-Mobile, or Unlocked versions of the Galaxy Note20 5G and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G.
One UI 3 update
The…
Huawei nova 8 series phones certified with 66W charging
November 1, 2020
Huawei is rumored to update its nova line soon and we’ve seen evidence of the nova 8 series in certifications and leaks. We’re expecting no less than three models with the nova 8, nova 8 SE, and nova 8 Pro. Now, we have a new listing on China’s 3C agency revealing the…
OnePlus Watch reportedly further delayed
November 1, 2020
Earlier this month, OnePlus teased a OnePlus smartwatch is on the way and “just a matter of time”. Although OnePlus didn’t have a concrete announcement or release date for such a device, a new report suggests the smartwatch project was “indefinitely delayed” – this according to Max Jambor via .
The same leaker contradicts his own report from a while back that suggested the OnePlus…
