Snapdragon 888: News
The Snapdragon 888 5G processor has a 6th generation Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine combined with Hexagon 780 processor and Adreno 660 GPU, which offers 35% faster graphic rendering. The chipset delivers up to 26 TOPS performance. It supports up to QHD+ resolution at 144Hz screen refresh rate and HDR10/10+ support. The processor also offers support for 10-bit HDR HEIF photo capture, low-light photography, up to 200MP single camera resolution, and multi-frame noise reduction. For videos, it enables 4K HDR with computational HDR capturing, 8K videos at 30fps, and 720p slo-mo videos @960fps. In terms of connectivity, it offers up to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and 5G.
23 Apr 2022
RealmeRealme GT 2 goes official in India at Rs. 35,000
After launching the GT 2 Pro smartphone earlier this month, Realme has now introduced the vanilla GT 2 in India.
21 Apr 2022
Samsung GalaxySamsung to launch Pokemon-themed Galaxy Z Flip3 on April 24
Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition on April 24.
31 Mar 2022
Android 12Black Shark 5 series, with 144Hz screen, 120W fast-charging, announced
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28 Feb 2022
FlipkartASUS 8z launched in India at Rs. 43,000
ASUS has launched the 8z as the company's latest premium smartphone in India. It was announced in the international market last May as ZenFone 8.
26 Feb 2022
AsusASUS 8Z to make its India debut on February 28
ASUS has announced that the flagship 8Z smartphone will make its debut in India on February 28.
23 Jan 2022
OnePlusOnePlus 9 series receives January security patch and several optimizations
OnePlus has started releasing a new update for the 9 and 9 Pro handsets that were launched last year.
19 Jan 2022
XiaomiXiaomi 11T Pro debuts in India at Rs. 40,000
Xiaomi has launched the much-anticipated 11T Pro model in India. The phone starts at Rs. 39,999 and will be available for purchase starting today at 2pm via Mi.com, Mi Home, Amazon, and partner retail outlets.
14 Jan 2022
OnePlusOnePlus 9RT debuts in India at Rs. 43,000
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10 Jan 2022
XiaomiXiaomi 11T Pro tipped to debut in India by February
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04 Jan 2022
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S21 FE goes official at $699
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10 Nov 2021
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26 Oct 2021
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31 Jan 2021
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25 Jan 2021
RealmeRealme Race with Snapdragon 888 chipset to launch in February
Realme is all set to launch its flagship Race model after China's Spring Festival in February this year, according to a Weibo post by Realme China's President Xu Qi.
23 Jan 2021
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22 Jan 2021
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22 Jan 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo X60 Pro+, with Snapdragon 888 chipset, launched in China
Expanding its portfolio of flagship smartphones, Vivo has launched the X60 Pro+ model in China at CNY 4,998 (roughly Rs. 56,400). It is currently up for pre-orders and will go on sale starting January 30.
21 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme X9 Pro and Race Pro's specifications leaked
Realme is expected to launch new X9 Pro and Race Pro smartphones sometime in the first quarter of 2021.
17 Jan 2021
TechnologyASUS ROG Phone 4 to get 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging
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16 Jan 2021
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15 Jan 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo X60 Pro+ to be launched on January 21
Following the launch of Vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones in China last month, the company is now geared up to unveil the X60 Pro+ model from the line-up on January 21, as confirmed through an official poster.
12 Jan 2021
Vivo MobilesiQOO 7, with Snapdragon 888 chipset and 120W fast-charging, launched
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has finally launched its much-awaited flagship, the iQOO 7, in China. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 3,798 (roughly Rs. 43,100) and will go on sale from January 15.
07 Jan 2021
AndroidOPPO Find X3 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 processor
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03 Jan 2021
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30 Dec 2020
TechnologyiQOO 7 to be launched in China on January 11
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch the flagship iQOO 7 smartphone in China on January 11, the company has confirmed.
29 Dec 2020
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OnePlus is expected to launch its flagship 9 series of smartphones in March 2021. In the latest development, a prototype of the vanilla model has been spotted on eBay, revealing its design aspects and key specifications.
28 Dec 2020
XiaomiMeet Mi 11, world's first smartphone with Snapdragon 888 chipset
As the world's first smartphone to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 11 in China.
28 Dec 2020
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Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is likely to launch its flagship iQOO 7 smartphone in mid-January 2021. In the latest development, a pre-sale poster of the phone has been spotted at a retail outlet in China, revealing its key specifications and features.
27 Dec 2020
TechnologySpecifications and features of OnePlus 9 revealed ahead of launch
The OnePlus 9 series of smartphones is expected to make its global debut in March 2021.
27 Dec 2020
TechnologyAhead of launch, design and specifications of Realme Race teased
Realme Vice President Xu Qi Chase has teased the design and specifications of its upcoming Race smartphone. It is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.
27 Dec 2020
SamsungSpecifications of Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ leaked ahead of launch
South Korean tech giant Samsung will launch its Galaxy S21 series of smartphones soon.
24 Dec 2020
Vivo MobilesiQOO 7 tipped to offer 120Hz display, 120W fast-charging support
Vivo's iQOO 7 will likely be launched in January next year. In the latest development, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared that the handset will come with a 120Hz Full-HD+ display, 120W fast-charging, a 4,000mAh battery, and a Snapdragon 888 processor.
22 Dec 2020
XiaomiMi 11 confirmed to be launched on December 28
Xiaomi will launch its upcoming flagship Mi 11 smartphone on December 28 in China, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post. It is expected to come along with a Pro model.
19 Dec 2020
SamsungAhead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's full specifications leaked
Just days after the official press renders of the Galaxy S21, WinFuture has now leaked the entire specifications of Samsung's upcoming flagship handset.
16 Dec 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
Samsung is all set to launch its S21 series of smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, the S21 Ultra model has been spotted on Geekbench with an Exynos 2100 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and Android 11 support.
15 Dec 2020
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Mi 11 on December 29: Report
Xiaomi will launch its flagship Mi 11 model on December 29, according to GizmoChina. However, it is unclear if it will be a global launch event or only for China.
14 Dec 2020
OnePlusOnePlus 9's live images leaked, design and specifications revealed
OnePlus will launch its flagship OnePlus 9 series in March 2021. In the latest update, live images of the vanilla model have leaked (via PhoneArena), revealing its design details and key specifications.
05 Dec 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S21 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 chipset
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S21-series of smartphones in January 2021. In the latest development, the standard S21, with model number SM-G991U, has been spotted on Geekbench.
03 Dec 2020
OPPOOPPO Find X3 to come with Snapdragon 888 chipset
OPPO is expected to launch its flagship Find X3 smartphone in early-2021. In the latest update, the company's Chief 5G Scientist, Henry Tang, has confirmed that the handset will be powered by the recently-announced Snapdragon 888 chipset.
02 Dec 2020
XiaomiMi 11 will come with the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset
Xiaomi is expected to announce its flagship Mi 11 model sometime in January 2021. In the latest development, the company's CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the handset will be powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon 888 chipset.
