News on Smartphones, October 2022

iPhone                                                                                                                                                                             iPhone 15 Pro Series to Feature A17 Bionic SoC, 8GB RAM, USB Type-C Port

The iPhone 15 Pro will be equipped with 8GB of RAM and a USB Type-C port, according to predictions. The company recently launched the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, comprising the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which feature Apple's flagship A16 Bionic chip.

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Rumors point to 6.1” notched LCD screen on next iPhone SE model

A new report from MacRumors based on information from analyst Ross Young suggests the next generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD with a notch.

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iPhone 14 Plus Production to Be Cut by Apple 

Apple is cutting production of iPhone 14 Plus as it re-evaluates demand for the mid-range model.

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Apple iPhone SE 4 renders show XR design, surprise no one

There has been much talk that the next iPhone SE model will be based on the iPhone XR from the early notch era.

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Samsung 

Samsung A04e With 5,000mAh Battery 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras 

Samsung Galaxy A04e has appeared on the South Korean company's official website. The new phone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop-style display notch to house the front camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

The new Geekbench listing shows the S23 Ultra is equipped with an unnamed chipset bearing the same “kalama” motherboard identifier and a 1+2+2+3 CPU configuration with a prime core clocked at 3.6GHz.

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Samsung W23 and W23 Flip unveiled: fancier Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 for China

Every year Samsung releases a fancier version of the Z Fold that is exclusive to China Telecom. For the first time the company is also releasing a W Flip model.

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Samsung Galaxy A24 Specifications Could Feature 90Hz AMOLED Display

Samsung Galaxy A24 specifications have been leaked online. According to details shared by a Vietnamese publication, the upcoming handset will be powered by Samsung's older Exynos 7904 chipset and pack a 4,000mAh battery.

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Huawei 

Huawei nova 10 SE comes with a thin body and 66W charging

The Huawei nova 10 series was introduced. We saw a vanilla and a Pro variant, and the Huawei nova 10 SE. The device keeps the Star Orbit Ring design with two large circles for the camera setup and in a reasonable 184g body that's just 7.39mm thick.

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Huawei P60 Launch Timeline, Leaked Renders Show Dual Selfie Shooters

Huawei P60 is reportedly in the works. According to a new report, it ​will make its debut in March next year.

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Huawei Pocket S launching on November 2

Huawei launched its second clamshell foldable on November 2. 

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Huawei Mate 60 may launch new Satellite Communication features

Huawei Mate 60 series will bring a number of new features including the changes made to Satellite Communication.

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Oppo

Oppo Reno9 to have Snapdragon 778G, 12GB RAM

The Oppo Reno9 smartphone was spotted and we got to hear more about its specs. Leakster Digital Chat Station claims the new phone will have a 64MP main camera on its back. Around the front the 32MP selfie with Sony IMX709 sensor from the Reno8 series will be carried over.

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Oppo A17 launched in India

The Oppo A17 debuted in India. It comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration. It's already available for purchase through Oppo's official Indian website and other online and offline retail channels.

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Oppo A77s goes official: Snapdragon 680, 90Hz screen, and 50MP camera

Oppo added the third member to the A77 lineup, dubbed Oppo A77s. The Oppo A77s is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 out of the box.

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Oppo Find N2 rumored specs emerge

The successor to last year’s Find N is said to bring a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 7.1-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED folding screen. The device is also expected to launch with a 4,520mAh battery and faux leather back while the software side will be covered by ColorOS 13 based on Android 13.

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Xiaomi 

Xiaomi 13 Pro Render Leaked Online

Xiaomi 13 Pro launch is yet to be confirmed officially. An alleged render of the Xiaomi 13 series phone has surfaced online. The Xiaomi 13 Pro appears to have a Leica-branded triple camera setup on the back along with LED flash.

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Redmi Note 12 Series Listing Spotted Online Ahead of Launch: All Details

There have been several rumors and leaks surrounding the Redmi Note 12 lineup, which is expected to comprise the vanilla Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE is rebranded Civi 2 for international markets

Xiaomi refreshed the Mi 11 Lite 5G by launching the 11 Lite 5G NE, a practically identical smartphone with a different chipset. In 2022, there's apparently also going to be an NE model for the Lite series, but this one will come with more difference.

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Redmi A1+ With MediaTek Helio A22, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India

Redmi A1+ was launched in India as the latest affordable model by Redmi. The new smartphone comes with a water-drop style notch display and is equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC.

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