Flashback: the Sony Xperia X series left us feeling like something was missing

Sony’s flagship Xperia Z line gathered a few loyal followers back in its day and had several esteemed members in its ranks. However, in February 2016 the series abruptly came to an end with the arrival of the Xperia X series. Sony didn’t quite move away from flagships, but the new models definitely had a different feel to them compared to the Z5 series (which included highlights like the first phone with a 4K screen). Let’s look at the original trio. Sony Xperia X Performance The Sony Xperia X Performance was the leader of the pack with a Snapdragon 820 chipset, a much-needed...

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset

The famous Chinese tipster on Weibo, Digital Chat Station has revealed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra smartphone will run on a still-unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+. Given that the Plus variants of Qualcomm's flagship SoCs are usually announced in H2, we probably shouldn't expect the Xiaomi 12 Ultra before the end of Q3 2022. The device with the corresponding model number has popped up on the radar with an unnamed Qualcomm SM8475 SoC. And since the current non-Plus SD 8 Gen 1 chip carries the model number SM8450, it's safe to assume that this is indeed the Plus variant. Rumor has...

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Weekly poll results: strong demand for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the other two are in its shadow

You can’t call it a Note, but you can call it a winner – the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra decisively topped the chart in last week’s poll. It was by far the most popular option and this is still in the pre-order stage, before detailed reviews have come up. This phone just has people excited. There is still a large contingent of people waiting on reviews (we’re working on it), but so far the future of the S22 Ultra looks bright. Will people warm up to its two siblings, given positive reviews? Maybe. Right now both the Galaxy S22 and S22+ are failing to convince people that the new cameras...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 in for review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 introduced in India last week has landed at our office for a full review. We've got the Space Black color version, but there are two more options - Stardust White and Horizon Blue. Before we check out what the Redmi Note 11 has to offer, let's take a quick look at its retail package, which comes with the usual documentation, a protective case, a USB-C charging cable, and a 33W power adapter. The Redmi Note 11 packs a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display that's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and has a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. The screen...

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Qualcomm's next flagship SoC to support the AV1 video codec

The AV1 video codec aims to improve bandwidth efficiency on high-quality videos and has already been adopted by YouTube and Netflix. However, Qualcomm's current chips don't support native decoding of AV1 videos, unlike Samsung's Exynos flagship SoCs from 2021 and 2022. Well, Qualcomm will quickly catch up, introducing AV1 decoding in its upcoming 2023 flagship chipset. The source of this information says the SM8550 chip will be the first one to adopt it. The current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC's model number is SM8450, so it's probably safe to assume that it's the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 we are...

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Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra refresh rate explained

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Galaxy S22 series and the refresh rates of their displays. We're in the process of reviewing the S22+ and S22 Ultra and wanted to share our experience to try and clear what Samsung's PR couldn't. Let's start with the official claims. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra display has a variable refresh rate going from 1Hz to 120Hz. The Galaxy S22 and S22+ only cover the 48-120 Hz range. That's the latest statement from the company, after initially publishing different numbers. The problem is that while the original numbers weren't entirely correct, the new...

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Xiaomi might release a 5G version of the Redmi Note 11S

If you thought this year's Redmi Note 11 lineup isn't confusing enough, then wait until Xiaomi releases another member of the family reportedly dubbed Redmi Note 11S 5G. The information comes from Xiaomiui as they've unearthed an entry in the IMEI database. What gave it away is the model number K16B, which is quite similar to the K16A belonging to the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11 5G (for China). After all, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a re-branded Note 11 5G for the global market. Currently, the only 5G-capable Redmi Note 11 is the Note 11 Pro 5G so releasing a more affordable...

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