--- title: News on Smartphones, January 2021 description: "What's new on smartphones in January 2021: iPhone, Xiaomi, Huawei, Google, Samsung, Asus, Realmi." image: https://blog.unguess.io/hubfs/smartphone%20update-1.png --- [![Vai alla homepage di UNGUESS](https://blog.unguess.io/hubfs/Imported%20images/unguess-logo.svg)](https://unguess.io/it) - PRODUCTS BY INDUSTRY - [Retail & Ecommerce](https://unguess.io/services/industry/retail-ecommerce/) - [Fast-Moving Consumer Goods](https://unguess.io/services/industry/fast-moving-consumer-goods/) - [Banking, Insurance & Financial Services](https://unguess.io/services/industry/banking-insurance-financial-services/) - [Travel & Hospitality](https://unguess.io/services/industry/travel-hospitality/) - [Utilities](https://unguess.io/services/industry/utilities/) - [Healthcare](https://unguess.io/services/industry/healthcare/) - [Media & Entertainment](https://unguess.io/services/industry/media-entertainment/) - [Automotive](https://unguess.io/services/industry/automotive/) - PRODUCTS BY USE CASE - [Ai Training](https://unguess.io/services/ai-training-testing/) - [User Experience](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/user-experience/) - [Software Quality](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/software-quality/) - [Cyber Security](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/cyber-security/) - [Accessibility](https://unguess.io/services/accessibility/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://unguess.io/how-it-works/) - [OUR CROWD](https://unguess.io/our-crowd/) - COMPANY - [About us](https://unguess.io/about-us) - [Life at UNGUESS](https://unguess.io/life-at-unguess/) - [Partners](https://unguess.io/unguess-partners/) - [SHOWCASES](https://unguess.io/showcases/) - [Case Study](https://unguess.io/showcases/all-showcases/?jsf=jet-engine:shocase-listing-grid&tax=resource-category:76/#readmore) - [Unguess Challenges](https://unguess.io/showcases/all-showcases/?jsf=jet-engine:shocase-listing-grid&tax=resource-category:74/#readmore) - [White Paper](https://unguess.io/showcases/all-showcases/?jsf=jet-engine:shocase-listing-grid&tax=resource-category:75/#readmore) - [BLOG](https://blog.unguess.io) - - - - - [PRODUCTS](https://unguess.io/services/) - BY INDUSTRY - [Retail & Ecommerce](https://unguess.io/services/industry/retail-ecommerce/) - [Fast-Moving Consumer Goods](https://unguess.io/services/industry/fast-moving-consumer-goods/) - [Banking, Insurance & Financial Services](https://unguess.io/services/industry/banking-insurance-financial-services/) - [Travel & Hospitality](https://unguess.io/services/industry/travel-hospitality/) - [Utilities](https://unguess.io/services/industry/utilities/) - [Healthcare](https://unguess.io/services/industry/healthcare/) - [Media & Entertainment](https://unguess.io/services/industry/media-entertainment/) - [Automotive](https://unguess.io/services/industry/automotive/) - BY USE CASE - [Ai Training](https://unguess.io/services/ai-training-testing/) - [User Experience](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/user-experience/) - [Software Quality](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/software-quality/) - [Cyber Security](https://unguess.io/services/use-case/cyber-security/) - [Accessibility](https://unguess.io/services/accessibility/) - [VIEW ALL PRODUCTS](https://unguess.io/services/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://unguess.io/how-it-works/) - [OUR CROWD](https://unguess.io/our-crowd/) - COMPANY - [About us](https://unguess.io/about-us/) - [Life at UNGUESS](https://unguess.io/life-at-unguess/) - [Partners](https://unguess.io/partners/) - [SHOWCASES](https://unguess.io/showcases/) - [Case Study](https://unguess.io/showcases/case-study/) - [Unguess Challenges](https://unguess.io/showcases/unguess-challenges/) - [White Paper](https://unguess.io/showcases/white-paper/) - [Webinar](https://unguess.io/showcases/webinar/) - [BLOG](https://blog.unguess.io) - - - - [CONTACT US](https://unguess.io/it/inizia-ora/) [SIGN UP](https://app.unguess.io/) Mobile and App # News on Smartphones, January 2021 What's new on smartphones in January 2021: iPhone, Xiaomi, Huawei, Google, Samsung, Asus, Realmi. [Newsroom](https://blog.unguess.io/author/newsroom) Jan 28, 2021 --- ## iPhone 13 We can expect the complete iPhone 13 series by the end of September 2021. Here some news: - The iPhone 13 series will have an improved Face ID system integrated with Rx, Tx, and flood illuminator sensors into a single camera module; - Rumors say that Apple could also use fingerprint-recognising Touch ID, probably not for the entire lineup; - The new models will be approximately 0.26mm thicker and the size of the notch will be reduced thanks to a position change of the top receiver; - The selfie camera sensor will get an upgrade from a 5-part lens to a 6-part lens. This change will help reduce small distortions in images caused by the light passing through the camera lens. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-iphone-13-series-face-id-upgrade-smaller-notch-pro-camera-updates-report-2356047)*,* [*GSM Arena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_13_will_look_the_same_but_thicker_and_with_smaller_notch-news-47122.php)   ## Samsung ### **Samsung Galaxy F62 and Samsung Galaxy M02** The model numbers associated with these phones have been spotted on Samsung's official support page in India. This means that both the phones' launches could be closer and Samsung is going to introduce them in the Indian market.  *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-f62-e62-m62-m02-spotted-support-india-website-page-hinting-imminent-launch-2356684)   ### **Samsung Galaxy S21** Samsung announced three Galaxy S21 variants at Galaxy Unpacked on January 14 and, according to some leaks, there may be a **cheaper Galaxy S21 variant coming**. The bad news is that if you’re reading this from the U.S. you probably won’t be able to buy one. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*TechRadar*](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-review), [Tom’s guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/cheaper-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-coming-but-theres-a-catch)   ## Huawei ### **Huawei Mate X2** The successor to the company's original foldable phone, is said to be in the works. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-mate-x2-foldable-phone-specifications-kirin-9000-soc-quad-cameras-leak-2355809)   ### **Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition** This model has a different processor, namely HiSilicon Kirin 820E 5G SoC, which seems to be a slightly toned-down variant of the Kirin 820 SoC that powers the original. Click [here](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/huawei-nova-7-se-5g-lohas-edition-price-in-india-99157)for full specifications.   ### **Honor** - Honor is working on a **new line of smartphones that can run Google Services**. - The next big thing from Honor should be the **V40 series**. These phones were developed under the ownership of Huawei, and they will arrive with Magic UI and no GMS access. *Full content and details (external sources):* [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_is_working_on_a_new_line_of_smartphones_with_google_services-news-47278.php)   ## Google ### **Google Pixel 4a 5G** Google surprised us when it only released the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G in black models while the more expensive Pixel 5 got the Sage Green option. A **Clearly White Pixel 4a 5G** is now arriving in the US as an unlocked variant and will no longer be a Verizon-exclusive. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/clearly_white_unlocked_google_pixel_4a_5g_variant_arriving_to_the_us_soon-news-47090.php)   ## Asus ### **Asus ROG Phone 5** Asus is gearing up to introduce its next ROG Phone. It shows an all-new RGB lighting design and will have a 6,000 mAh battery with 65 W fast charging. The back will feature a tri-camera setup, with a 64 MP quad-Bayer sensor and, for the RAM, we should expect something between 12 to 16 GB of memory.  *Full content and details (external sources):* [Tom’s guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/asus-rog-phone-5-leak-reveals-stunning-rgb-design-and-huge-6000-mah-battery)   ## Realme ### **Realme X9 Pro and Realme Race Pro** According to the company, both of the phones are coming 'Q1 2021' so up until March.  *Full content and details (external sources):* [*TechRadar*](https://www.techradar.com/news/realme-race-pro-specs-confirmed-and-it-beats-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra) ## Xiaomi Xiaomi's cheap phone brand Redmi is working on **its first gaming phone**. Lu Weibing, Redmi's general manager, announced in a lengthy post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that "in 2021, Redmi will \[...\] launch Redmi’s first flagship gaming phone". *Full content and details (external sources):* [*TechRadar*](https://www.techradar.com/news/xiaomis-cheap-phone-brand-redmi-is-working-on-its-first-gaming-phone)*,* [*XDADevelopers*](https://www.xda-developers.com/redmi-first-gaming-phone-mediatek-dimensity-1200/)   ### **Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro** The company will introduce the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro to fans in the South Asian country in February. 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