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Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business

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This Galaxy S26 series feature is coming to some older Samsung smartphones

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Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 series on discount, Pixel 10 and 10 Pro XL get big price cuts

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to bring a smaller punch hole for the selfie camera

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide's dimensions get compared to the Huawei Pura X Max

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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite chip leaks

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Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business

Samsung's semiconductor division achieved record profits, but rising component costs are driving up prices for consumer devices.

This Galaxy S26 series feature is coming to some older Samsung smartphones

Samsung's Document Scan feature allows users to save multiple document photos as a single PDF, now available on older Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8.5.

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Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 series on discount, Pixel 10 and 10 Pro XL get big price cuts

Samsung Galaxy S26 series and other smartphones are currently available at significant discounts, with additional offers on new models.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to bring a smaller punch hole for the selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide's dimensions get compared to the Huawei Pura X Max

Samsung is set to launch its first foldable smartphone with a wider aspect ratio in response to the upcoming iPhone Fold.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected

Framework's Laptop 13 Pro offers a modular alternative to Windows PCs, appealing to consumers seeking customization and repairability.

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The US gets the worst phones

Apple and Samsung's slow innovation has created a gap in the US smartphone market compared to global competitors.

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Nvidia Trades at Half AMD's Multiple -- but Here's the Real Story the Market Is Missing

Nvidia's stock may be undervalued compared to AMD when considering growth rates and PEG ratios.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Surprised Me With These Features

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra impresses with its lightweight design, stunning camera capabilities, and notable features like a privacy display.

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Intel expects AI inference to drive demand for its CPUs

Intel is focusing on AI to regain market share in the CPU sector despite ongoing manufacturing challenges.

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Citi and Evercore Pile Into Intel With Huge Price Target Hikes: Is the CPU Renaissance Real?

Wall Street is bullish on Intel after strong Q1 results, with upgrades from Citi and Evercore ISI boosting price targets significantly.

Live: Will Intel's Q1 Earnings Keep Fueling its Epic Rally?

Intel's Q1 2026 earnings report is anticipated with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.0104 and guidance for revenue between $11.7B and $12.7B.

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Intel expects AI inference to drive demand for its CPUs

Intel is focusing on AI to regain market share in the CPU sector despite ongoing manufacturing challenges.

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Citi and Evercore Pile Into Intel With Huge Price Target Hikes: Is the CPU Renaissance Real?

Wall Street is bullish on Intel after strong Q1 results, with upgrades from Citi and Evercore ISI boosting price targets significantly.

Live: Will Intel's Q1 Earnings Keep Fueling its Epic Rally?

Intel's Q1 2026 earnings report is anticipated with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.0104 and guidance for revenue between $11.7B and $12.7B.

DeepSeek V4 AI Model Backed by Huawei

DeepSeek launched its V4 AI model with lower costs, and Huawei immediately supported it with optimized Ascend chips.

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Huawei Pura X Max, Pura 90 Pro, Moto Edge 70 Pro are official, Week 17 in review

Huawei launched the Pura series, featuring the Pura X Max foldable with a unique design and impressive specifications.

Qualcomm Stock Jumps 11% - Here's Why It's Still Down 13% in 2026

Qualcomm shares surged 11% due to sector-wide optimism following Intel's strong earnings report.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 might be made by Samsung

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Even more details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro specifications leak

Qualcomm will unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro processors in September, featuring advanced specifications and built on TSMC's 2nm process.

Qualcomm Stock Jumps 11% - Here's Why It's Still Down 13% in 2026

Qualcomm shares surged 11% due to sector-wide optimism following Intel's strong earnings report.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 might be made by Samsung

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Even more details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro specifications leak

Qualcomm will unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro processors in September, featuring advanced specifications and built on TSMC's 2nm process.

Engadget review recap: DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Recteq X-Fire Pro and Alienware 27 QD-OLED

The latest review roundup features a pocket cam, a smart grill, drones, a vacuum, and a gaming display.

iPhone 18 now rumored to get one key upgrade after all

iPhone 18 will feature 12GB of RAM and an A20 chipset, but may have some downgrades to reduce costs.

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iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra dummy units leak

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iPhone 18 now rumored to get one key upgrade after all

iPhone 18 will feature 12GB of RAM and an A20 chipset, but may have some downgrades to reduce costs.

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iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra dummy units leak

DeepSeek unveils its newest model at rock-bottom prices and with 'full support' from Huawei chips | Fortune

DeepSeek released its V4 model, claiming performance rivaling top closed-source models, impacting market shares of competitors and related companies.

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Weekly poll: are you planning on buying an Honor 600 or an Honor 600 Pro?

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Honor 600 in for review

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Honor 600 Pro runs Geekbench, confirms its chipset

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Weekly poll: are you planning on buying an Honor 600 or an Honor 600 Pro?

Honor 600 and 600 Pro launched globally with improved features and promotional pricing in Europe and Malaysia.

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Honor 600 in for review

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Honor 600 Pro runs Geekbench, confirms its chipset

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition review: Tons of cache for tons of dollars

What we didn't really find in our testing was evidence that the extra 64MB of L3 cache meaningfully improved performance beyond what the regular 9950X3D can already do.

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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9a

The Google Pixel 10a is very similar to the Pixel 9a, with minor differences in design and display durability.

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Intel's revival is real: $13.6B in Q1

Q1 revenue of $13.6 billion exceeded expectations, driven by strong Data Centre and AI growth, resulting in significant stock gains.

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Anker made its own AI chip

Anker's Thus chip introduces local AI to audio devices, starting with earbuds, offering smaller size and lower power consumption for complex computations.

Weekly poll results: the Poco X8 Pro Max is a fan favorite, Poco X8 Pro is liked but not loved

Poco's X8 Pro Max is favored over the Pro, despite some concerns about size and camera quality.

Poco C81 arrives with a 120Hz screen and 6,300 mAh battery, C81x tags along

Poco launched the C81 and C81x smartphones, featuring different specifications and price points, with a focus on battery life and software updates.

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Weekly poll results: the Poco X8 Pro Max is a fan favorite, Poco X8 Pro is liked but not loved

Poco's X8 Pro Max is favored over the Pro, despite some concerns about size and camera quality.

Poco C81 arrives with a 120Hz screen and 6,300 mAh battery, C81x tags along

Poco launched the C81 and C81x smartphones, featuring different specifications and price points, with a focus on battery life and software updates.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition tested

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 DE features 16 cores and 208 MB cache, but offers limited performance gains over cheaper models.

Alleged Honor 600e pops up on Geekbench with key specs

Honor is set to launch the Honor 600e, featuring MediaTek's MT6858 processor and scoring 993 in single-core Geekbench tests.

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Google presents TPU 8t and TPU 8i chips; splits training and inference

Google Cloud introduces 8th-generation TPUs, TPU 8t for training and TPU 8i for inference, enhancing performance and efficiency in AI infrastructure.

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OnePlus Pad 4 in for review

The OnePlus Pad 4 replaces the Snapdragon 8 Elite of the Pad 3 with a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip along with a 30% larger 45,260mm² vapor chamber.

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OnePlus 16's display detailed, again tipped to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC

OnePlus 16 will feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC and a 6.78" 1.5K LTPO display with up to 240Hz refresh rate.

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OnePlus 16 Leak Reveals Promising Display, Performance Upgrades

OnePlus 16 expected to launch with improved display, performance, and camera features, including a potential 240Hz refresh rate.

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OnePlus 16's display detailed, again tipped to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC

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OnePlus 16 Leak Reveals Promising Display, Performance Upgrades

OnePlus 16 expected to launch with improved display, performance, and camera features, including a potential 240Hz refresh rate.

New iQOO phone with 8,000mAh battery, 200MP camera said to debut soon

iQOO is set to launch a new smartphone in China featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and key specifications including a 6.83-inch AMOLED display.

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Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Asus Zenbook A16 offers a lightweight design and strong performance at a competitive price, but faces compatibility issues with its ARM-based chip.

Weekly deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is on sale, iPad Air 11" and 13" (M3) get discounts

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has established a new pricing norm, with the S26 Ultra being the most popular model due to its unique features.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers exclusive features, while the S26 Plus provides a similar experience at a lower price.

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Weekly deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is on sale, iPad Air 11" and 13" (M3) get discounts

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has established a new pricing norm, with the S26 Ultra being the most popular model due to its unique features.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers exclusive features, while the S26 Plus provides a similar experience at a lower price.

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Infinix GT 50 Pro unboxing

Infinix GT 50 Pro is a high-end gaming phone featuring innovative cooling and charging technologies.

New batch of Sony Xperia 1 VIII renders detail its dimensions

The Xperia 1 VIII features a familiar design, larger sensors, and a rumored launch in May with availability in June.

Infinix GT 50 Pro arrives with HydroFlow liquid cooling, dual-pressure shoulder triggers and Dimensity 8400

Infinix GT 50 Pro features enhanced design, cooling, battery, and gaming capabilities, including a powerful SoC and innovative shoulder triggers.

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The Infinix Note 60 series will use Snapdragon chipsets

Infinix GT 50 Pro arrives with HydroFlow liquid cooling, dual-pressure shoulder triggers and Dimensity 8400

Infinix GT 50 Pro features enhanced design, cooling, battery, and gaming capabilities, including a powerful SoC and innovative shoulder triggers.

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The Infinix Note 60 series will use Snapdragon chipsets

Redmi is working on three smartphones with 10,000 mAh batteries

Redmi is developing three smartphones featuring a 10,000 mAh battery and 100W wired charging.

Weekly deals: Galaxy A57 gets its first massive price cut, Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra on sale

The Samsung Galaxy A57 offers better specifications and a significant price cut compared to the A37.

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Infinix Note 60 Ultra review

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I switched to Samsung's $450 Galaxy phone from my OnePlus, and didn't regret it

The Galaxy A37 is a reliable midrange smartphone but may not offer enough upgrades over the A36 for some users.

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vivo Y6t gets official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 6,500 mAh battery

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Infinix Note 60 Ultra review

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I switched to Samsung's $450 Galaxy phone from my OnePlus, and didn't regret it

The Galaxy A37 is a reliable midrange smartphone but may not offer enough upgrades over the A36 for some users.

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vivo Y6t gets official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 6,500 mAh battery

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Realme C100X gets listed in Europe and leaks in India, more details revealed

The phone allegedly has a 6.8-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 7,500 mAh battery in Italy - while in France it only gets 6,600 mAh.

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Honor MagicPad3 Pro 12.3" announced with 165Hz OLED, SD 8 Gen 5 and 10,100mAh battery

Honor has launched the MagicPad3 Pro 12.3

featuring an OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and MagicOS 10.

Honor's new phones look like iPhones for Android

Honor has launched the 600 and 600 Pro, which resemble iPhones and feature high-end specifications at competitive prices.

Honor MagicPad3 Pro 12.3" announced with 165Hz OLED, SD 8 Gen 5 and 10,100mAh battery

Honor has launched the MagicPad3 Pro 12.3

featuring an OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and MagicOS 10.

Honor's new phones look like iPhones for Android

Honor has launched the 600 and 600 Pro, which resemble iPhones and feature high-end specifications at competitive prices.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max tipped to use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, dual 200MP cameras, and an upgraded haptic motor.

vivo X300 FE in for review

The vivo X300 FE is a compact flagship phone featuring a 6.31-inch display and a 6,500mAh battery.

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra teardown video goes in-depth with every component

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Oppo Pad 5 Pro and Pad Mini arrive with Snapdragon 8 series chips, stylus support and 67W charging

Oppo Find X9 Ultra review

Oppo Find X9 Ultra competes globally with advanced camera features and specifications, targeting DSLR-quality photography in the smartphone market.

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Oppo Find X9s and Find X9s Pro are official for different markets

Oppo Find X9s spotted on Geekbench running Dimensity 9500s

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut globally on April 21, featuring advanced specifications and a powerful camera setup.

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Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra teardown video goes in-depth with every component

Oppo unveiled the Find X9 Ultra, featuring a detailed teardown video showcasing its components.

Oppo Pad 5 Pro and Pad Mini arrive with Snapdragon 8 series chips, stylus support and 67W charging

Oppo launched the Pad 5 Pro and Pad Mini tablets, featuring advanced chipsets, large batteries, and high-quality displays.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra review

Oppo Find X9 Ultra competes globally with advanced camera features and specifications, targeting DSLR-quality photography in the smartphone market.

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Oppo Find X9s and Find X9s Pro are official for different markets

Oppo Find X9s spotted on Geekbench running Dimensity 9500s

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut globally on April 21, featuring advanced specifications and a powerful camera setup.

3 weeks ago

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.

vivo X500 series screen details leak

Vivo's upcoming flagship series is likely named X500, featuring multiple models with varying OLED display sizes and resolutions.

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Motorola Edge 70 Pro goes official with a 6,500mAh battery, Dimensity 8500 Extreme SoC

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Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ renders leak in five colors

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Motorola Edge 70 Pro goes official with a 6,500mAh battery, Dimensity 8500 Extreme SoC

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ renders leak in five colors

Motorola is launching the Edge 70 Pro with advanced features and may introduce additional models like Edge 70 Pro+ and Edge 70 Pro Lite.

Honor 600 Pro in for review

Honor 600 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, robust durability, and enhanced camera capabilities, making it the flagship model in the series.

Redmi K Pad 2 debuts with 8.8-inch screen, Dimensity 9500 SoC

Redmi K Pad 2 tablet features high performance with Dimensity 9500, multiple RAM options, and a 9,100 mAh battery.

Redmi K90 Max arrives with Dimensity 9500, cooling fan and 8,500mAh Si-C battery with 100W charging

Redmi K90 Max features flagship specs including MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, 8,500mAh battery, and advanced cooling technology.

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Redmi K90 Max runs Geekbench, confirms its high-end chipset

Redmi K90 Max arrives with Dimensity 9500, cooling fan and 8,500mAh Si-C battery with 100W charging

Redmi K90 Max features flagship specs including MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, 8,500mAh battery, and advanced cooling technology.

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Redmi K90 Max runs Geekbench, confirms its high-end chipset

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Nothing Phone (4a) runs Geekbench, reveals the chipset powering it

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Nothing Phone (4a) series confirmed to use Snapdragon chipsets

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Nothing Phone (4a) runs Geekbench, reveals the chipset powering it

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Nothing Phone (4a) series confirmed to use Snapdragon chipsets

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Redmi A7 and A7 Pro budget 4G phones announced

Xiaomi launched the Redmi A7 4G and A7 Pro 4G in India, featuring similar specs with differences in battery and software support.

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6 days ago

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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra key specs and launch date revealed, will get a dedicated gaming controller

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OnePlus Nord CE6 or CE6 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset

6 days ago

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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra key specs and launch date revealed, will get a dedicated gaming controller

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OnePlus Nord CE6 or CE6 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset

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The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will come with a custom Snapdragon chip

While the Galaxy S26 lineup that's about to launch next month is rumored to be feature Exynos and Qualcomm chips earlier reports suggested Samsung might be ready to move to its own silicon for the following generation. Now however prominent Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will maintain the current tradition of running only a Snapdragon chipset.

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Samsung Exynos 2700 emerges in early Geekbench listings

Samsung's Exynos 2700 features a 10-core CPU and Xclipse 970 GPU, promising improved performance and efficiency for the Galaxy S27 series.

3 weeks ago

Tecno Camon Slim gets certified and runs Geekbench revealing its chipset

Tecno is developing the Camon Slim, featuring 5G support and powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC.

iQOO Z11's chipset surfaces through benchmark

The iQOO Z11 features a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, 9,020 mAh battery with 90W charging, and runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6.

Poco confirms the chipsets for the upcoming X8 Pro series

Poco's upcoming X Pro series will feature MediaTek Dimensity 8500 and Dimensity 9500s chipsets across the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max models.

Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S26 Ultra smashes Exynos-powered S26 in single-core performance

Galaxy S26 Ultra uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally while S26 and S26+ use Exynos 2600 in some regions; Snapdragon leads single-core, multi-core similar.

Poco X8 Pro runs Geekbench, it's powered by a new chipset

The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are definitely both coming soon, since we've already seen them getting certified by various authorities across the globe. Today, the Poco X8 Pro has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, because a prototype has run the benchmark. As you can see from the screenshot below, it managed a single-core score of 1,708 and a multi-core score of 6,297.

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