News on Smartphones, June 2022

iPhone 

Apple iPhone 14 to bring huge front camera update with autofocus

Apple is expected to bring the iPhone 14 in September. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the new phones will have the biggest front camera upgrade since the iPhone 11. The selfie shooter will have auto-focus and it will also arrive with a 6P lens and bright f/1.9 aperture.

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iPhone 14 Pro Models May Get A16 Bionic Chip, Non-Pro Variants to Use Older A15 SoC

The iPhone 14 series is expected to include four smartphones —iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models will be powered by the new A16 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will pack the A15 Bionic chip. The latest leak suggests that the batteries of the iPhone 14 models could be large compared to the iPhone 13 series.

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iPhone chipmaker to start 2nm processor production by 2025

TSMC, the iPhone chipmaker, announced that it will start 2nm chip production by 2025. 

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Apple reportedly will source 80 million OLED panels from Samsung Display for iPhone 14

According to ETNews, “Samsung Display will supply 80 million panels for all iPhone 14 series models.” The report continues that Mass production and delivery of the panels are expected to begin sometime in Q3 of the year.

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Samsung 

Samsung Galaxy F13's launch date, design, and key specs revealed

Indian online retailer Flipkart has created a promo page for the F13 on its website, revealing the smartphone's launch date and key specs while also giving us a better look at it. It will sport a FullHD+ LCD and pack a 6,000 mAh battery with 15W charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 finally receive eSIM support in the US

Samsung's latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, are currently each receiving a software update in the US which brings with it the long-awaited support for eSIM, along with Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS).

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A cheaper Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 4G is coming with the Snapdragon 720G at the helm

This January the Galaxy S21 FE will finally arrive, but in one iteration only, with the 5G capable Snapdragon 888 at the helm.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 appears on Geekbench with key specs

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 was spotted on Geekbench last month with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Android 12, and 8GB RAM. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Snapdragon Variant, Galaxy Note 20 Receive June 2022 Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) 4G variant with the Snapdragon SoC and the Galaxy Note 20 series has reportedly started receiving the latest June 2022 Android security patch. 

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Huawei 

Huawei Enjoy 50 With Kirin 710A, Harmony OS 2.0 Goes on Sale

Huawei Enjoy 50 sales have officially begun in China. The smartphone from the Chinese company comes with a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display, features dual rear camera setup including a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel front camera lens, and runs on the Harmony OS 2.0.

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Huawei Nova 10 launch delayed to July

According to the information, Huawei has been working to improve Huawei Nova 10 and Nova 10 Prothese, therefore, the Chinese tech maker has delayed the launch of the Huawei Nova 10 series to July.

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Huawei Mate 50 to come in three models, new information is here

In the latest leak edition, a tipster has revealed that the Huawei Mate 50 lineup is likely to come in three models. It might mean that the Huawei Mate 50 series three models could be Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 Pro+.

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Huawei Mate 40 series gets 512GB storage expansion

Huawei has now launched a storage expansion series for old flagship devices including the Huawei Mate 40 series, which could now expand up to 512GB of ROM. 

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Huawei launches nova Y90 with a 50MP camera, SD680

Huawei unveiled the nova Y90 midranger. It has a big screen, ample battery with fast charging and an LTE-only Snapdragon 680 chipset. The front panel is a 6.7” LCD with Full HD+ resolution. It supports 90Hz refresh rate and 270 Hz touch sampling rate.

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Oppo

Oppo Reno7 A arrives in Japan with a triple camera and a $350 price tag

Oppo introduced the Oppo Reno7 A smartphone. It has a Snapdragon 695 chipset with 5G capabilities and a light body - just 175 grams packed in a thin 7.6 mm handset.

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New Oppo K10 5G arrives with two cameras, Dimensity 810

Oppo’s K10 5G smartphone is different from the Oppo K10 5G in China, with the major differences being the Mediatek chipset, the cameras and the front panel.

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Oppo Reno 8 Pro Among Smartphones Tipped to Be Rebranded as OnePlus Handsets

Oppo Reno 8 Pro will reportedly be rebranded as a OnePlus phone. Recent rumors also suggest that Oppo A57 is set to be relaunched as the OnePlus Nord N20 SE. OnePlus is also expected to launch two other rebadged handsets from Oppo with model numbers CPH2455 and CPH2413.

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Oppo A77 5G announced with Dimensity 810 SoC and 48MP camera

The Oppo A77 5G is built around a 6.56" HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. The screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a rectangular camera island housing two LED flash modules joined by a couple of cameras - 48MP primary and 2MP depth. 

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Xiaomi 

Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT details leak, expected to cost around €400 or less

Poco has two launches lined up – the Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT. WinFuture managed to uncover the pricing.

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Poco C40 Launched Globally as Most Affordable Poco Smartphone

The USP of the Poco C40 is its massive 6,000mAh battery. It sports a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution, comes equipped with a JR510 SoC from JLQ Technology under the hood, and houses a 13-megapixel main camera.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra Key Specifications Leaked Again, Tipped to Sport 6.7-Inch Display

Xiaomi 12 Ultra key is rumored to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. It is also tipped to come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage. The handset is also claimed to come with a triple rear camera setup with 50-megapixel primary camera. 

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Redmi K50i 5G coming to India soon

Xiaomi is ready to bring back its Redmi K-series back to India with the upcoming launch of the Redmi K50i 5G. This means the K50i should bring a Dimensity 8100 chipset alongside a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging.

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Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro Tipped to Sport 2K Display; Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Expected to Launch Soon

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 Ultra alongside the Mi Band 7 Pro. This smartphone is likely to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The Chinese tech giant could bring more additions to its Xiaomi 12 series with the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S Dimensity Edition.

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