Is the Galaxy A54 a worthy successor to the A52s? The phone was a bright spot in the series, while the A53 just wasn’t quite as good. Based on last week’s poll, the A54 has potential, but it is going to have to prove itself in reviews.
The reason that the A52s was so well liked is its chipset, the Snapdragon 778G is powerful and efficient and was sitting greatly at its €450 price tag. The A53 had the Exynos 1280 and it managed to match its predecessor at 113h endurance, but it needed 500mAh extra in the battery to do so. And in terms of performance it wasn’t even close.
Now the Samsung...
The vanilla Moto G53 recently passed through the office for a full review. The budget device left us wanting a bit more in terms of value. It felt like Motorola sacrificed a bit too much in the way of specs to deliver 5G on a budget. As per a listing in the Google Play Console, the company is going to take at least one more stab at an affordable 5G device with what seems to be an upcoming Moto G53s 5G.
Google Play Console listing
The listing doesn’t reveal too much, but there are some specs included. The phone will be based on the Qualcomm SM4350 chipset, which is the Snapdragon...
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ unveiled in China last October debuted in India in January and launched in Europe this week. We've been using the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for a few weeks now, and our detailed review is around the corner, but we thought we'd share part of our findings about the phone in advance.
Unboxing
Let's check the Redmi Note 12 Pro+'s retail box first. In India, the smartphone comes in a black-colored box, which includes a protective case, a SIM card ejection tool, a USB-C cable, a 120W charger, and the usual paperwork.
In comparison, in Europe the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes...
Tecno is apparently gearing up for a new release within its camera-centric Camon series. The Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G just recently popped up online in a couple of images and with some leaked specs to boot. We have only seen the camera island of the phone thus far, and it sure is distinctive. As per the source, the Camon 20 Premier 5G will have a leather back to give it an extra premium look and feel.
Techo Camon 20 Premier 5G
Regarding specs, the phone is expected to feature an FHD+, 120Hz flat AMOLED display with a diagonal in the 6.X-inch range. Powering the phone, we...
We already know the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is on its way and is expected to land on April 4 alongside the OnePlus Nord Buds 2. We’ve also already seen a render of the phone in a lime green color. Some reliable tipsters have now managed to dig up some specs on the upcoming device as well.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G specs
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (CPH2467) is expected to rock a 6.7-inch, FHD+, 120Hz LCD display and a large 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging inside a 165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm, 195-gram glass and plastic body. The phone will likely be based on the Qualcomm...
iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z7 in India earlier this week and followed up with another Z7 in China, which has different specs. The Chinese Z7 is yet to go on sale, but the Indian Z7 is already available for purchase. It starts at INR18,999 ($230/€215) and has two color options - Norway Blue and Pacific Night. We spent some time with it and here are our impressions.
Let's check the iQOO Z7's retail box first, whose design is similar to the more premium iQOO number series' packages, but has a smaller footprint. It includes a SIM ejector tool, a protective case, a USB-C cable, a 44W power adapter,...
The Redmi Note 12 series is already sprawling. There’s already the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 and the Redmi Note 12 4G. There is also word of a Redmi Note 12 Turbo on the way, and we might actually be missing a model or two from the list. As per some newly leaked info, users can soon expect at least two more additions to the lineup.
Redmi Note 12S and Note 12 Pro 4G renders
The Redmi Note 12S is expected to rock a 6.43-inch, FHD+, AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. A MediaTek Helio G96 chipset will probably power it. In case you were...
Apple recently rolled out the iOS 16.4 release candidate for developers, which includes references to new AirPods with model code A3048 and a new AirPods case bearing model designation A2968. According to famous analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, these are likely the USB-C version of AirPods Pro 2 launched last year with a Lightning port, and their mass shipments are expected between 2Q23-3Q23.
AirPods Pro 2 launched last year with Lightning port
Kuo didn't divulge anything else about the AirPods Pro 2's USB-C version, and it's unclear if these will just be the AirPods Pro 2 coming in a charging...
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is the company's latest entry-level 4K media streaming device. It's the usual sort of compact, dongle-like design that has become very popular with consumers as media streaming usage skyrockets. This new model supports most of the popular new audio/video formats along with the new Google TV interface. Priced at INR 4,999, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K goes head-to-head with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, which retails for the same price.
Design and remote
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K comes in simple paper packaging. Inside you'll find the streaming stick, a Bluetooth...
We already know that the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is on its way with an expected announcement time of 7 PM on March 28. We also already know quite a bit about the phone thanks to Weibo leaks and a visit to AnTuTu. A new set of teaser images has now surfaced online alongside some additional device specs.
Teaser images
Apparently, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo's display will be 12-bit, support HDR10+ and feature a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz PWM Dimming and SGS Low Blue Light Certification. Previous rumors have indicated a display diagonal of 6.67 inches and an FHD+ resolution. The phone...
The nubia Pad 3D introduced last month at MWC, Barcelona is now up for pre-orders through ZTE's official website in 40+ countries of Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa, with open sales commencing on April 11.
The Pad 3D comes in a single gray color and starts at $1,199/€1,299/£1,149. However, if you pre-book one, you'll get a discount of $100/€100/£100 and a free charger when purchasing the tablet.
The nubia Pad 3D is built around a 12.4" 120Hz 2,560x1,600-pixel LCD. It's a 3D lightfield display with support for real-time 2D to 3D conversion, which allows glasses-free 3D...
The Redmi 12C, announced in China last December, will debut in India on March 30. It's powered by the Helio G85 SoC, runs MIUI 13, and comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard.
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The 12C sports a 6.71" HD+ LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery that...
Another week, another contradictory rumor regarding the death or resurrection of the mythical Samsung Fan Edition line. This time around, it's bad news - apparently the Galaxy S23 FE isn't happening after all.
That may be sad and all that, but on the other hand, the same source brings us an incredibly intriguing flip side to this rumor. The Korean company is said to be working on a "Tri-Fold" device, and this "might finally ship this year". That's the prototypical "big if true" news, since for the past few years we've basically had single-hinge foldables.
This promises to be a...
Xiaomi's Redmi unveiled a whole bunch of new devices yesterday - the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, that is. And yet, the sub-brand has also recently made another two handsets official, albeit in this case very quietly, by simply adding them to the Mi global website.
We're talking about the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+, and these are much, much lower-end than the others. The Redmi A2 has a 6.52-inch 720x1600 touchscreen, it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with either 2 or 3GB of RAM, it has 32GB of expandable storage, an 8 MP rear...
The Redmi Note 12 series made their European debut earlier this week and now they are marching into our office one by one. Having welcomed the Redmi 12 Pro it’s now time to say 'Hi' to the 5G member of the Redmi Note 12 duo.
The Redmi Note 12 5G is only the second smartphone to use the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset and the first one we are able to test, so it will be interesting to see how that chipset perform. Arguably as important as its pure speed is how well it works with the 48MP main and 8MP ultrawide cameras to maximize their image quality.
The 6.67” 120Hz OLED screen sounds...
Huawei had one of its biggest product launches in recent memory yesterday and the TalkBand B7 was one of the more under-the-radar new devices. It’s a follow up to last year’s TalkBand B6 smartband/Bluetooth earpiece 2-in-1 and it brings a mostly unchanged design with some minor under the hood changes.
Huawei TalkBand B7
TalkBand B7 brings a 1.53” AMOLED display with 326 ppi pixel density (188 x 460 px) housed in a stainless steel casing. The wearable is powered by the Kirin A1 chipset and pairs over Bluetooth 5.2. Huawei is marketing an improved call noise reduction algorithm...
Samsung issued the first firmware update to the Galaxy A54 today. It brings camera improvements as well as the usual stability improvements and bug fixes.
Notably, the firmware doesn't update the February security patch.
The update, version A546BXXU1AWC4/A546BOXM1AWC5/A546BXXU1AWC4 is around 230MB in size. You should be able to find it under Software update in Settings.
Samsung Galaxy A54 first update
Huawei announced its P60 series and Mate X3 smartphones in China yesterday and we now have an official launch date for the European markets to look forward to. Huawei P60 Pro is confirmed to launch in Europe on May 9 at a special event held in Munich, Germany.
The P60 Pro is the only P60 series device mentioned in our press invite. It will be joined by the new Mate X3 foldable, Huawei Watch Ultimate and the FreeBuds 5 TWS earbuds.
The event could also include other Huawei devices so we suggest you circle the date on your calendars and see what’s in store on May 9.
The Discover Samsung promo ends this Sunday, so you still have a couple of days to check out the week-long discounts. However, this deal will be available only today – the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with $100 Samsung Credit on top of the discounts you can get through the enhanced trade-in program.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256GB
Up to $750 trade-in credit, $100 Samsung Credit
Read our review
From $450 at Samsung US
The base price of the flagship...
The Amazfit T-Rex series has solidified its position in the rugged smartwatch market and the latest entry to the series is now official with the T-Rex Ultra. As the name suggests this is Amazfit’s new flagship offering and it brings even more features for extreme sports lovers.
T-Rex Ultra retains the 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454px resolution and a peak brightness of 1,000nits from the T-Rex 2. The casing is even more durable this time around, being freediving certified for up to 30m depths thanks to its EN13319 and ISO 6245 certifications. The casing made from polymer alloy...
The OPPO Find X6 Pro has launched yesterday in China and packs impressive hardware specifications, including a 50 MP triple-camera with a massive 1-inch primary camera sensor and a periscope telephoto. The successor of the OPPO Find X5 Pro, the Find X6 Pro offers the standard features found in the latest flagship Android phones, such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a large 5,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz […]
SMS two-factor authentication is no longer available on Twitter, unless you pay for Twitter Blue. Fortunately, if your an iPhone user, there's a better option anyway.
Samsung just announced the Galaxy A54 5G, its newest member of the Galaxy A Series. The device is aimed at those who do not want to spend a lot of cash but still want a device that is able to shoot excellent videos (OIS and video digital image stabilization included) and has a good battery life.Starting at $449.99, the mid-ranger, according to the Korean giant, is able to shoot “stunning […]
The famous Twitter account @onleaks just leaked what it seems to be a first look at the upcoming Pixel 8 Pro. The leaker shared CAD renders of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro last year that turned out to be very accurate so, we have high hopes for this one too.If the image is to be believed, apparently we will not have lots of changes when it comes to the […]
It was great seeing Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC) come back to life and catch up with a large contingent of international tech personalities. There were many cool products and technologies, and now that the show has ended, it’s time to share what caught our attention. Without further ado, here are Ubergizmo’s Best of MWC 2023: in no particular order.Honor Magic5 ProAt MWC 2013, Honor launched the Honor Magic5 Pro, […]
Mobile World Congress has brought us many great products, but we are especially excited that Honor is launching the Magic Vs (pronounced v-s and not 5-s or “versus”) to a global audience.The Honor Magic Vs is Honor’s foldable nemesis to the Samsung Galaxy ZFold4. The Honor Vs was launched in China in late November with good specifications and significant improvements in hinge durability and battery capacity,Now, this fantastic foldable smartphone […]
Honor is coming to MWC with its flagship phone, the Honor Magic5 Pro, a beautifully crafted device that combines elegance and performance in a sleek body. The successor of the Honor Magic4 Pro, the new Honor Magic5 Pro got significant upgrades and is the poster child for Honor’s “human-centric” approach to technology.“Committed to addressing the real needs of customers, HONOR adopts a human-centric approach to product innovation, offering intuitive technology […]
OnePlus recently launched its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11, which delivers top-notch performance in a light and slim form factor, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor designed by Qualcomm.With its latest flagship, Qualcomm pushed the envelope of gaming performance and multiple OEMs recently adopted the computing platform for their high-end smartphones. One way to increase the sustained graphics performance of an SoC is to have the best cooling […]
Today, at an event in Barcelona, Xiaomi unveiled its flagship 13 Series smartphones, a three products lineup with the high-end Xiaomi 13 Pro, the premium Xiaomi 13, and the mid-range Xiaomi 13 Lite. As expected, the trio of smartphones is pretty much what the various leaks described. Here are the important details you should know about. Here are the important details you should know about.The new Xiaomi 13 modelsJust like […]
We’re heading to the live Honor launch event at Mobile World Congress (MWC) On February 27th, but if you’re not on-site in Barcelona, you can still follow it live with us.Honor will unveil the global version of its HONOR Magic Vs (pronounced v-s, not 5-s) foldable phone and its brand new flagship HONOR Magic5 Series at MWC in Barcelona, Spain.Both devices series are formidable android smartphones. We’re looking forward to […]
The new Google Pixel 7 Pro is a refinement of the successful Pixel 6 Pro redesign that brought massive changes, notably on the camera hardware front. This Pixel 7 Pro iteration is not as groundbreaking, and Google has chosen to incrementally improve some aspects of the new phone design and experience.Our specific Google Pixel 7 Pro is an AT&T unit, so it is optimized for their 5G network while being […]
A few years ago, OnePlus had a reputation for being a “Flagship Killer” by releasing very powerful phones at incredibly affordable prices. With the OnePlus 11, the Chinese phone maker is living up to its original reputation by offering flagship features and top-notch hardware for only $699.Pre-orders started during the global launch event that was hosted in India on Feb 7th, 2023. The OnePlus 11 comes in two colors, Titan […]
Launched in China in early January 2023, the OnePlus 11 is coming to the U.S. (and the world) today. According to a message written by OnePlus President Li Jie on Weibo, the new flagship smartphone broke “the fastest sales record in the history of OnePlus” just two hours after the launch in China.Looking at the impressive specs list in relation to the price, we understand the instant success. The successor […]
Samsung has just revealed the new Galaxy S23 Series of smartphones at its Unpacked event in our home city of San Francisco. As expected, there’s a trio of smartphones that are pretty much what the various leaks described. Here are the important details you should know about. The new Galaxy S23 models Samsung doesn’t change a winning formula, and just like last year’s Galaxy S, there are three smartphones: the Galaxy S23, […]
Phones are optimized to capture voice sound rather than environmental audio. That’s amazing for conversations, but it sometimes feels like the captured image quality is well above the sound quality. Samsung is trying to change this with a new software update that lets Galaxy Buds 2 Pro users record video sound via the two earbuds’ microphones.Dubbed “360 Audio Recording” by Samsung, recording via the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones uses […]
With MWC and the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event just weeks away, many people did not expect to see a Samsung phone launched at CES, but the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G was revealed in Las Vegas.Samsung’s A-Series might not make the headline like the S-Series, but it generates serious sales volume for Samsung Mobile and is a force to reckon with. The Galaxy A14 is a $199 phone that seems like […]
Samsung is returning to in-person launch events with the Feb 1st 2023 upcoming Samsung Unpacked, held in San Francisco, CA, at the Masonic Auditorium. Obviously, we love this choice because Ubergizmo is located minutes away from the event’s location. Still, it’s also a brilliant choice because the US East Coast is typically plagued with flight delays during the winter season – plus, it’s much warmer here in California.Samsung didn’t say […]
OVR Technology showcased its INHALE 3 Virtual Reality scent platform at AWE 2022 and today, the company is coming to CES 2023 with ION 3, described by OVR Technology as “the first personal, wearable scent technology optimized for VR, AR, mobile, and desktop to enhance immersion”. Previously, OVR Technology products were dedicated to the enterprise, and with ION 3, the company aims at providing consumers with a best-in-class digital scent […]
Last September, I covered Invoxia Smart Dog Collar at IFA 2022, where I met with Invoxia CEO Amélie Caudron.Today, the company is coming to CES 2023 with its newly redesigned Smart Dog Collar enhanced with proprietary Heartprint Technology, an advanced heart tracking technology that approximates that of human ECG data.Dog lovers will have to pay $149 for the collar, and $8.25 per month for data subscriptions. Thanks to sensors and […]
Qualcomm has recently launched its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform, and you can read our complete Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 overview to learn the key functionalities and new features.We also had a chance to run some benchmarks on development handsets Qualcomm and its partners use to build software (see photo above).Such handsets are typically called MDP (mobile development platform) and are not explicitly designed for benchmarks. Still, based on […]
Unlocking a smartphone securely with one’s face is a very convenient and highly sought-after feature. However, it is not as secure as fingerprints or long passwords because of the technologies involved in various face ID implementations.Looking at one’s facial features via a 2D camera lends itself to being fooled by something as simple as a printed photo, and we’ve seen that in the past.More sophisticated methods using a 3D capture […]
Yesterday at the Snapdragon Summit, Hugo Swart, Vice President, XR Product Management, Qualcomm, unveiled the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1, a hardware platform made of three chips that will power the next-gen augmented reality glasses.The new Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 is the latest addition to Qualcomm’s extended reality (XR) product line.The system is made of an AR processor, located inside the right arm of the glasses, an AR co-processor located on […]
At the Snapdragon Summit, Chris Patrick, SVP and GM, Mobile Handset, Qualcomm, unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm’s flagship SoC for premium smartphones, and the successor of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.System Performance: Kryo CPU ClusterLet’s start with system performance, the standard hot topic for any new generation of processors. Qualcomm has improved all performance aspects over last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.The […]
Along with the Dimensity 9200 SoC, MediaTek has released the MediaTek T800 5G Modem that accompanies the Dimensity 9200. It is slated to be utilized beyond the smartphone market and may find itself in future industrial, IoT, Laptops, and machine-to-machine applicationsThe T800 5G modem is designed to reach peak speeds of 7.9Gbps and 4.2Gbps (download/uploads). The upload speed is the best we’ve seen, and content creators can be assured that […]
At its recent Executive Summit, MediaTek talked about its Filogic 880 and Filogic 330 WiFi 7 solutions (announced in May 2023) and, more importantly, showed live demonstrations of both the router and client sides. One of the demos features a speed of 13Gbps between two WiFi 7 devices, which is phenomenal.If you’re unfamiliar with these two platforms, Filogic 880 is destined to power WiFi 7 in the router, while Filogic […]
Just before its Executive Summit, which starts today, MediaTek announced its flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9200, the successor of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. Alongside better performance and enhanced power efficiency, the new chipset brings many “firsts” to the mobile semiconductor industry.The Dimensity 9200 is the first chip made with the TSMC 2nd Gen 4nm Process and to feature an Arm Cortex-X3 primary core clocked at 3.05 GHz based on the […]
MediaTek introduced its Dimensity 1080 system on a chip (or SoC), which will power affordable smartphones (mid-range). These phones have much higher sales volumes than your high-end, expensive handset and can affect the balance of power of various underlying OS or app platforms.Dimensity 1080 takes the slot previously occupied by the 6nm Dimensity 920 launched last year. Overall, not much has changed from the 920: there’s a small CPU frequency […]
Officially launched during my coverage of IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, the Honor 70 series, especially the Honor 70 (official page) is designed to bring a high-end design look and feel to the competitive $600+ market segment. We have had time to look deeper, and here is our experience and analysis of this beautiful smartphone.This phone does not have an official retail channel in the USA, so the $650 street […]
Like clockwork, we’re entering one of the busiest parts of the year with an avalanche of cool new devices. The Google Pixel series is a landmark now, and we’re excited about today’s launch of the new Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.Last year’s Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro represented a turn for the better with many improvements over the Pixel 5, with notably a significant escalation of […]
Infinix just launched two Android smartphones aimed at young customers. The OEM has tuned the value proposition with seemingly high specifications for the dollar and has added an NFT marketing strategy (more Infinix NFT info).The Infinix Zero Ultra ($520, official page) is the more powerful of the two and features a MediaTek Dimensity 920, which we previously covered. It’s an excellent computing platform designed for this use case of bringing […]
Yesterday in Munich, alongside the 12-gen T-series smartphones and other IoT products, Xiaomi launched its new Smart Band 7 Pro equipped with a beautiful 1.64” AMOLED display. According to Xiaomi, the always-on 280 x 486 pixels, 326 PPI display is 84% bigger than the Smart Band 6.The device was released this summer in China and yesterday was the global launch. Besides the form factor and the larger screen size, the […]
A new leak comes from Phandroid whose source provided photos of an unreleased Coolpad smartphone. According to that source, this Coolpad device is coming the US with a very competitive price-point somewhere around $150.
The device itself will allegedly come with a 6.3-inch display, run Android 9 Pie out of the box, and feature a
According to new reports, Amazon is planning to launch a free alternative to its music streaming service in an attempt to steal some customers from Spotify. The new service is said to feature a more limited catalog compared to the paid Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services. The report also claims that the service
The Huawei P30 Pro is an excellent mobile camera that we found to score extremely high in our camera benchmark that looks at real-world use cases and data.
The Nokia 9 PureView will be available in China starting on April 19 (that's this Friday). It will cost CNY 5,500 - $820/725 - which is strangely higher than the price in the West. There's no upgrade in memory, the models pack 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage as usual.
Locals will be able to
It was reported recently that Foxconn might expand iPhone manufacturing in India, particularly for its latest models, and now the confirmation comes from Terry Gou himself, who is the Chairman of the Foxconn Technology Group. He confirms that the iPhone will enter mass production in India later this year. Gou added that he has been
The Sony Xperia XZ2 is currently enjoying a nice discount in Germany. You an get a Deep Green for 349 through retailer Real and eBay (from Carbon Phone) or in Liquid Silver from MediaMarkt and Saturn for 359.
Meanwhile the Xperia XZ3 can be found for 499 on both MediaMarkt and Saturn - a big
Verizon has been Google’s exclusive carrier partner for its Pixel smartphones since 2016. Things might change this year as a new report claims that T-Mobile could soon start selling the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. This may open the door for future Pixel smartphones to land on T-Mobile as well in addition to Verizon.
Those of you who use Huawei smartphones would have noticed that it was not possible to download VLC on the Chinese giant’s smartphones. They were blacklisted by app developers due to their rather aggressive background task management. This led to VLC’s developers blacklisting Huawei’s smartphones but it’s now possible to download VLC on Huawei smartphones
