Week 24 in review: Nothing phone (1) revealed, Xiaomi 12 Ultra specs leak
Nothing teased its (1) smartphone this week, showing off its design. It sports a transparent back panel that reveals the wireless charging coil and some clever LEDs that light up at intervals.
The phone has dual rear cameras, and we know it will be based on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, support 45W charging, run Nothing OS, based on Android 12, and launch on July 12.
Xiaomi"s 12 Ultra got a little clearer this week. It will be among the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. On the front, it will have a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED (its predecessor had a 6.81-inch, non-LTPO). The camera hardware could be unchanged from the Mi 11 Ultra, which is still very capable today - a 50MP main camera with the largest sensor in a phone (possibly a new iteration of it), and a pair of 48MP half-inch sensors for the ultrawide and 5x periscope zoom cameras. Leica"s logo will adorn the 12 Ultra.
The battery will be a slightly smaller 4,800mAh pack with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging. All that"s left now is for an official announcement date.
Per Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 14 Pro will finally adopt an autofocusing selfie camera. It will also have a higher-quality 6P lens and a bright f/1.9 aperture.
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Xiaomi 12 Ultra specs leak: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 6.7" LTPO AMOLED display, 67W wired charging
We had already heard that the phone will use mostly the same cameras as the Mi 11 Ultra and it will, but with the addition of a ToF sensor.
Apple iPhone 14 to bring huge front camera update with autofocus
We are also looking at a 6P lens with a larger aperture.
Tecno Camon 19 series official, Camon 19 Pro brings RGBW sensor
The device is also coming with the “industry’s slimmest bezel” at 0.98 mm.
Another Google Pixel 6a unboxing video goes into more detail
The video shows the retail package, the 6a next to the 6 Pro and runs through the software. Nothing unexpected, this is basically a mid-range version of the Pixel 6.
Samsung is doing $50 screen repairs for a limited time in the US
As expected, there are some restrictions worth considering.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 appears on Geekbench with key specs
It"s expected to go official on August 10 with the Galaxy Z Flip4.
The next cheap iPad to sport the A14 Bionic chip and a USB-C port
We"re talking about the entry-level model that retails at $329.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 appears in live shots
It sports a smaller hinge, larger cover display and less prominent crease on the main display.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 series gets camera improvements with the June 2022 update
It"s currently seeding in the US.
A cheaper Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 4G is coming with the Snapdragon 720G at the helm
The Galaxy S22 FE might not happen, but the S21 FE is getting a new sibling.
vivo X80 Pro+ rumored to have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, may have a camera upgrade
The tele cameras could get better sensors. The Pro+ version might also feature faster charging. However, these are only unconfirmed rumors for now.
Realme V20 5G launched with Dimensity 700 chipset and 5,000 mAh battery
The device is exclusive to China.
Car maker Geely completes the acquisition of Meizu
Geely launched a company that will develop smartphones last year, this acquisition will kick-start the process.
iPad Air 5 64GB model will not include iPadOS 16 virtual memory swap feature
Will still have the Stage Manager feature.
Our Oppo Reno7 5G/Find X5 Lite video review is out
This model improves on the Reno6 Lite with several highly requested features - a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot.
Sony Xperia 1 IV disassembled on video, compared to the Mark 3
The new periscope module on the 1 IV is only slightly larger than that of the 1 III. Other parts still need work, however, especially the cooling.
Photos of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 batteries reveal larger than expected capacity
The Z Flip4 will match the Galaxy S22 battery capacity (and charge speed).
