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As a result of this, Cupertino is expected to cancel or at least postpone the iPhone SE 4 until 2024. *Full content and details (external sources):*[*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_will_postpone_iphone_se_4_for_2024-news-56940.php)   ## Samsung   **Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: 200-Megapixel Quad Rear Cameras, Octa-Core Chipset**  Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to launch as Samsung's flagship smartphone for 2023. In a new update, a Galaxy series smartphone, believed to be the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, has been spotted on the Chinese regulatory authority TENAA's certification website. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s23-ultra-specifications-tenaa-listing-galaxy-3600115) **Samsung Galaxy M04 unveiled: Helio P35 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery** The Galaxy M04 has been officially unveiled by Samsung. It is powered by the Helio P35 SoC, and you get two storage options. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM onboard, which can be expanded virtually. *Full content and details (external sources):*[*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m04_specs_price_sale_date-news-56830.php) **The Elec: Samsung is forming a new chipset development team** Qualcomm confirmed that the Galaxy S23 phones will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 globally. All three upcoming phones (S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra) already passed through Geekbench exclusively with the SD 8G2 but The Elec believes that Samsung has not given up on its in-house chipset plans. *Full content and details (external sources):*[*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/the_elec_samsung_is_forming_a_new_chipset_development_team_within_its_mobile_division-news-56866.php) **Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Surfaces With Next-Generation Exynos Chipset** Samsung Galaxy A54 5G has been spotted on Geekbench, hinting at the upcoming launch of the handset.  *Full content and details (external sources):*[*Gadgets*](https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a54-5g-exynos-1380-chipset-geekbench-listing-galaxy-3598961) **Samsung Galaxy A74 reportedly won't exist, A7x series ended** Next year, there will be no A7x device any more. *Full content and details (external sources):*[*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a74_reportedly_wont_exist_a7x_series_ended-news-56948.php) ## Huawei   **Leak suggests Huawei P60 and Mate 60 to go full Qualcomm** Huawei is preparing to return to the dual flagship launch tradition. There’s new information that reveals the Huawei P60 and Mate 60 models will go full-on Qualcomm mode. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*HuaweiCentral*](https://www.huaweicentral.com/leak-suggests-huawei-p60-and-mate-60-to-go-full-qualcomm/) **Huawei announces Enjoy 50z smartphone alongside pricing for Nova 10 SE** Huawei held a launch event with multiple announcements including the Huawei Enjoy 50z phone which is actually a rebadged Nova Y61 for the Chinese market. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_announces_enjoy_50z_smartphone_alongside_pricing_for_nova_10_se-news-56823.php) **Huawei Mate 50 Pro tops DXOMARK ranking along with iPhone 14 Pro** DXOMARK has announced the selfie camera score of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and it has topped the list along with iPhone 14 Pro. According to the DXOMARK listing, Huawei Mate 50 Pro has achieved a total of 145 points in the selfie camera ranking. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*HuaweiCentral*](https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-mate-50-pro-selfie-camera-tops-dxomark-ranking-along-with-iphone-14-pro/) ## Oppo   **Vanilla Oppo Find X6 also coming with three 50 MP cameras** Tipster Digital Chat Station suggested the Oppo Find X6 Pro will have three 50 MP cameras on the back, and it was recently announced the vanilla Find X6 will match that. The main cam will skip on the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor and bring the smaller but still capable Sony IMX890 with an f/1.8 aperture with OIS. *Full content and details (external sources):*[*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/vanilla_oppo_find_x6_also_coming_with_three_50_mp_cameras-news-56898.php) **Oppo A58x 5G brings familiar specs and design with some downgrades** Oppo released the Oppo A58x. The differences between the old device are few and boil down to the camera and charging speed. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a58x_5g_brings_familiar_specs_and_design_with_some_downgrades_-news-56881.php) **Oppo Find N2, Find N2 Flip With 120Hz Displays, 32-Megapixel Selfie Cameras** Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip were launched. As expected, the new foldable smartphones are equipped with high-end SoCs, 120Hz displays and feature Hasselblad-branded cameras. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oppo-find-n2-flip-foldable-cny-5999-7999-launch-specifications-inno-day-3609541) **Oppo Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, Find N2 Flip Being Tested in India** Oppo launched the Find N2 series foldable smartphones in China. In addition, the company also debuted the Reno 9 lineup. A few handsets from these lineups — Oppo Reno 9, Oppo Reno 9 Pro, Oppo Find N2 Flip — are reportedly being tested in India. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-9-pro-find-n2-flip-testing-india-launch-q1-2023-report-3632558) ## Xiaomi   **Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Spotted on NBTC Certification Site** Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has appeared on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) website. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*Gadgets*](https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-12-pro-4g-nbtc-specifications-certification-22-2023-rebranded-smartphone-3612267) **The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will launch globally on January 5** The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ was launched January 5. This is the first Redmi with a 200MP camera and only the second in the Xiaomi family after the 12T Pro. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/the_redmi_note_12_pro_will_launch_globally_on_january_5-news-56841.php) **Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras** Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. Both handsets run on Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on TSMC's 4nm manufacturing process. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_and_13_pro_official_sd_8_gen_2_new_leica_cameras-news-56834.php) **Redmi K60 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Launched, Redmi K60** Redmi K60 series was launched in China. 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