News on Smartphones, September 2021

iPhone 

Apple iPhone 13 and 13 mini official: smaller notch and new main cameras

The distinctive notch has gotten smaller by 20%. The diagonals of the Super Retina XDR panels remain unchanged. The panels themselves are 28% brighter, reaching up to 800 nits of max outdoor brightness and a whopping 1200 nits of peak HDR brightness.

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iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models have dual eSIM support for the first time ever

The series will not only support dual SIM via the physical SIM + eSIM route, but they all also have dual eSIM functionality - meaning you can forgo a physical card entirely and simply add two eSIMs onto your brand new iPhone to be used together.

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iPhone 13 Pro Significantly Outscores iPhone 12 Pro in CPU, GPU, Memory Performance, AnTuTu Scores Suggest

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Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro models to replace notch with punch hole cutout

According to the scoop, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will offer a big redesign that replaces the notch with a punch hole cutout. The iPhone 14 series will launch in the second half of 2022. Kuo also mentions that Apple will not provide an in screen fingerprint scanner next year as the move is rumored to take place in 2023.

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More on  iPhone 

Plastic wrap-free iPhone 13 series box

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Samsung 

Samsung Galaxy A73 Specifications Tipped to Include 108-Megapixel Rear Camera

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G to boast 50MP main camera and 5,000 mAh battery

The device will carry a model name SM-A136B and will likely employ Samsung's ISOCELL JN1 sensor with 50MP resolution. It's a budget 50MP shooter that has already been used in the affordable Redmi 10. The device will also boast a 5,000 mAh battery.

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Samsung may bring Galaxy S22 with Exynos 2200 to US, SD898 to India

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Samsung Galaxy M22 launch imminent as support pages go live on Singaporean and Malaysian websites

The pages don't include any details on the Galaxy M22 other than its model designation. While we await official word from Samsung, rumors suggest the M22 will be based on the Galaxy A22 4G. Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Huawei 

Huawei Mate 50 may arrive in October after all

It was reported and heavily speculated that Huawei wouldn't be releasing a proper Mate series, likely due to both the US-Huawei ban and supply chain constraints. A new report from a senior expert of the DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) claims that the Mate series flagship is still planned for release some time in October.

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Huawei Nova 9, Nova 9 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched

Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro have been unveiled as two new mid-range smartphones by the Chinese company. 

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14 inch Huawei phone reportedly launching soon

We could expect that this product is specifically designed for Office use cases rather than for every general consumer. Therefore, This new device will focus on the productivity features along with smart features that already come in Huawei smartphones.

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Oppo

Oppo F19s Specifications Leaked; Could Come With 6.43-Inch AMOLED Display, 5,000mAh Battery

Oppo F19s may launch in India around the upcoming festive season. Ahead of its launch, some key specifications have surfaced online. 

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Oppo Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition With Kodak Cameras-Inspired Design Unveiled

The company has partnered with camera-maker Kodak for this new variant of the Oppo Find X3 Pro. 

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Oppo K9 Pro is official with Dimensity 1200, 60W fast charging

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Nokia

Nokia G10 With Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India

Nokia G10 has been launched in India as the latest budget-friendly offering from Nokia brand licensee HMD Global.

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Nokia G50 5G phone unveiled with Snapdragon 480, 6.81" HD+ display and a 48 MP camera

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Xiaomi 

Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro arrive with 108MP cameras, 6.67" 120Hz AMOLED displays

Xiaomi is refreshing its flagship series with two T-models. These are not replacements for the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro but rather the next installment in the separate T series. The major difference is the price, these two are cheaper than their non-T flagships. 

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE price in India leaks

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Redmi Phone With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 120Hz Refresh Rate Leaked

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Redmi 9 Activ With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Goes on Sale in India

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