You thought this past week was busy with smartphone launches? Think again. Because next week is going to be even busier. A total of 7 brands have confirmed to release phones next week. Of these, four companies will announce new products. Whereas, the remaining three will debut their already official handsets in one of the important markets – India.

Next week, we will witness the launch of 5 brand-new smartphones. Out of this, two of them will be the first high-end gaming smartphones of 2022. On the other hand, the remaining three will be important budget/mid-range smartphones. Let’s go through them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition

The most anticipated smartphone of next week is Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. It will be the brand’s first phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

The launch event for the handset is scheduled to kickstart from 6 PM CST on February 16. Interested readers can watch the live stream on Mi.com China, Weibo, and leading Chinese social as well as video streaming platforms.

The device is expected to arrive with features such as a 6,67-inch 120Hz OLED display, 64MP + 13MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers, magnetic shoulder keys, x-axis linear vibrations motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4,700mAh battery, and 120W fast charging.

realme 9 Pro Series

The realme 9 Pro series is set to launch on February 16 in multiple markets, including India and Europe. The event live stream is planned to start from 1:30 PM IST. It can be watched on the brand’s official YouTube channel. The company may also stream the conference on its official Twitter and Facebook profile/page.

The lineup will include two devices, namely realme 9 Pro and realme 9 Pro+. They will feature the same color-changing rear design but will differ in terms of specs.

According to leaks and teasers, the Pro+ will offer all the bells and whistles like an OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate monitoring. While the Pro will come with a 6.59-inch 120Hz display (LCD) and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

REDMAGIC 7 Series

The REDMAGIC 7 series will launch on February 17 in China. The event is scheduled to start at 3 PM CST. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese social as well as video streaming platforms.

The family is expected to include two models, such as REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. There could be a special variant with an under-display camera.

Leaks, certifications, and teasers have revealed features like a 6.8-inch FHD+ 165Hz OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, VC liquid cooling system, dual cooling fans, 64MP triple camera setup, Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 165W fast charging.

OnePlus Nord CE 2

OnePlus has confirmed to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in multiple markets on February 17. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official  YouTube channel from 7 PM IST. The brand may also stream the conference on its official social media handles.

As far as the device is concerned, it will be the successor of the OnePlus Nord CE from last year. It will be accompanied by the OnePlus TV Y1S series. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite may also debut alongside it.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is said to sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, in-screen fingerprint sensor, OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

POCO M4 Pro 5G

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is finally heading to India on February 15. The launch event will begin at 12 PM and can be streamed on the official YouTube channel of POCO India.

This handset went official in early November in multiple international markets. It is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G sold in China. The phone also goes by the name of Redmi Note 11T 5G in India.

Its specifications include a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

ASUS ROG Phone 5S Series

Six months post its initial release, the ASUS ROG Phone 5S series is set to launch in India on February 15. The family includes two devices, namely ROG Phone 5S and ROG Phone 5S Pro.

The duo will be similar to their predecessors ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Pro, except for the chip. They are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC instead of Snapdragon 888.

Their specs consist of a 6.78-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) triple camera setup, 24MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 x USB Type-C ports, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic shoulder triggers, Android 11-based ROG UI, 6,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

Infinix ZERO 5G

Infinix ZERO 5G went official earlier this week in Nigeria. Up next, the brand’s first 5G smartphone is on the way to India. It will land in the country on February 14.

The handset has a design similar to the premium OPPO Find X 3 series. However, it is a  mid-range 5G smartphone.

It offers specifications like a 6.78-inch 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 48MP + 13MP  + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

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Asus unveiled the ROG Phone 5 series in March 2021. The lineup was soon followed by the ROG Phone 5S series in August. However, the newest family of gaming smartphones from the Taiwanese PC maker did not make its way to many markets. Six months after its announcement, the handsets are now scheduled to debut in India.

Asus has confirmed to launch the ASUS ROG Phone 5S series in India on February 15. Flipkart will be the official online retailer of the devices like the previous generation of ROG Phones and ZenFones.

The ROG Phone 5S family consists of only two models, namely ROG Phone 5S and ROG Phone 5S Pro. For the unaware, the ROG Phone 5 has three models, such as ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. 

As far as specifications are concerned, the newer smartphone duo is identical to each other. They only differ in terms of rear design (dot-matrix RGB LED vs ROG Vision PMOLED display) and two additional touch sensors on the Pro.

Other than that, they have the same 6.78-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP + 13MP + 5MP triple camera setup, 24MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 x USB Type-C ports,5G connectivity, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic shoulder triggers, Android 11-based ROG UI, 6,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

How much do you think ASUS will charge for the ROG Phone 5S series in India? For context, the ROG Phone 5 series starts at ₹49,999 ($667). Let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has unveiled its latest flagship gaming smartphone in Europe. The ROG Phone 5s was first launched alongside the ROG Phone 5s Pro in Taiwan in August. The models are upgrades over the ROG Phone 5 that made its entrance earlier this year. The major shakeup in the hardware configurations over the ROG Phone 5 is in the processor. The new models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset as against the Snapdragon 888 SoC on the Phone 5. You also get up to 18GB of RAM onboard (ROG Phone 5 Pro only).

The ROG Phone 5s is already up for grabs in Europe and it will start at £999 for the 16GB + 512GB version. The ROG Phone 5s Pro which comes in a sole 18GB + 512GB memory option carries a price tag of £1099  and is only available for pre-order at the moment.

To recall, the  Phone 5s and 5s Pro both sport a 6.78-inch Full HD+ Samsung’s E4 AMOLED HDR display with a 144Hz refresh rate same as on the ROG Phone 5. The smartphones’ displays support up to 300Hz touch-sampling rate, 24.3ms touch latency. The design element of the ROG Phone 5s includes an RGB illuminated ROG logo. It equally adopts a ROG Vision Color PMOLED display that is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

On the camera aspect, the gaming phones pack a triple lens setup at the rear consisting of a 64MP rear camera with a Sony IMX686 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, as well as a 13MP 125˚ ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP macro sensor with f/2.0 aperture. At the front, there is a 24MP front-facing camera with 0.9µm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture.

The ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro run on the latest Android 11 OS with ROG UI. The phone features dual SIM support (nano + nano) and packs dual 7-magnet Linear 12x16mm front-facing speakers with GameFX & Dirac HD sound powered by dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 Mono AMP. It also comes with Quad microphones with OZO Noise Reduction Technology. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack for those who would love to plug in a wired gaming headphone.

Furthermore, the phone utilizes an in-display fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5, and grip press detection. It also comes with support for Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and NFC. Under the hood, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro pack a 6000mAH battery with 65W HyperCharge fast charging via USB Type-C port.

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Smartphone brands have started sharing plans to upgrade their devices to Android 12. The latest OEM to join this bandwagon is ASUS. The Taiwanese PC maker has confirmed to update six of its handsets to the latest version of Android by the first half of 2022.

ASUS has stopped releasing budget and mid-range smartphones. Hence, right now, the company only sells high-end ZenFone models and ROG Phones. These devices are also limited to certain regions.

Unlike other OEMs, ASUS is still following the two Android update policy. Hence, the ZenFone 6 and the ROG Phone 2 will not be receiving the Android 12 update. Whereas, the newser 6 devices will get access to the fresh version of Android.

The company says (via XDA Developers) that the upcoming software update will also bring ZenUI-specific changes and its own battery as well as performance-related tweaks.

Having said that, the Android 12 stable rollout will begin in December 2021. The ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip will be the first to receive it, followed by ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5S in Q1 2022. Finally, the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 will be updated sometime later in H1 2022.

ASUS Android 12 Stable Update Timeline

From December 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip
• ASUS ZenFone 8

From Q1 2021

• ASUS ROG Phone 5S
• ASUS ROG Phone 5

From H1 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 7
• ASUS ROG Phone 3

What are your thoughts on ASUS’ Android 12 stable update schedule? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Last week we saw no less than six new phones get announced across various markets. However, phone launches were not the only exciting news. Here is a roundup of the top stories from the third week of August:

ROG Phone 5s series – New processor, same shell

ASUS announced new gaming smartphones under its ROG brand. The new ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro don’t change much from their predecessors announced earlier this year. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon 888+ processor. The RAM has also been bumped up to 18GB.

Motorola Edge 20 series Indian launch

Motorola’s Edge 20 series made its stop in India last week. The Lenovo-owned company announced the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The former is one of the lightest and thinnest phones in its class. Both phones have a 108MP primary camera and a high refresh rate display. Motorola India has also confirmed that the Edge 20 Pro will launch later.

Galaxy A52s 5G – yet another phone with only a performance upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A-series added two new members last week. While the Galaxy A03s will appeal to those on a constricted budget, the Galaxy A52s 5G is for those with more money to spare but not enough for a flagship. The A52s 5G doesn’t offer much over the Galaxy A52 5G announced back in March but you do get a more powerful processor and new colors to choose from.

iQOO 8 series – a head-turning balance of power and style

The launch of the iQOO 8 series was one of the major highlights of last week. The new smartphones from Vivo’s iQOO come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ processor, fast wired and wireless charging, Samsung’s brand new E5 display, and a custom version of OriginOS developed for the sub-brand.

These new phones are not just beasts under the hood, but also feature impressive designs. Alongside custom editions that wear the BMW Motorsport colors, the standard model also has a photochromic version that can switch from silver to bright orange!

Pixel 5A 5G – same but better in some ways

Google announced a new Pixel phone, but while it is not the one we are all looking forward to which is the Pixel 6, the new Pixel 5a 5G has been getting a lot of attention since it launched. The mid-range phone takes over from the Pixel 4a 5G as the flagbearer of the Pixel a line. While some key specs have been carried over from last year’s mode, the Pixel 5a 5G brings a significantly bigger battery, an IP67 rating, and a price tag that is $50 cheaper than that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G will be exclusive to Japan and the U.S.A. but Google did launch a Pixel for the Indian market in form of the Pixel Buds A.

Realme Book Slim – an impressive first attempt

Realme made its entry into the computer market with the launch of the Realme Book Slim, a premium ultrabook with a competitive price tag. The 14-inch notebook which is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen processor also has a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fingerprint scanner, and a model with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Redmi 10 – significant upgrades for a budget phone

The Redmi 10 launched last week and it comes with some of the biggest upgrades Redmi’s numbered series has seen. From an upgraded display with a higher refresh rate to a more powerful chipset to a huge upgrade in the camera department, the Redmi 10 is proof that you can get a pretty good phone even when on a tight budget.

OPPO announces new camera technology for smartphones

OPPO pumps millions of dollars into research and development every year. Last week, it showed us some of the results from its labs. The Chinese manufacturer announced a 5-axis OIS sensor and an OPPO RGBW sensor that can capture up to 60% more light.

No charger for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but faster charging

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won’t be coming with chargers included in the box. However, it has been reported that they will have support for a faster charging technology than their predecessor.

OnePlus 9 RT and OxygenOS 12 – coming next quarter

OnePlus won’t be launching a T-version of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to a leaker. However, new details surfaced last week revealing that the OnePlus 9R will be the one getting the T-treatment.

The OnePlus 9 RT is coming later this year and it will be the first Oneplus phone to run OxyegnOS 12 out of the box.

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The ROG Phone 5s series was announced on Monday in Taiwan. The two new phones, which are powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor and come with up to 18GB of RAM, have now made their way to China. Here are the details on their prices and availability:

ROG Phone 5s

The ROG Phone 5s will be available in five configurations, unlike in Taiwan, where it is available in only two:

• 8GB RAM + 256GB = ¥3999 (~$617)
• 12GB RAM +128GB = ¥4299 (~$663)
• 12GB RAM + 256GB = ¥4699 (~$725)
• 16GB RAM + 256GB = ¥4999 (~$770)
• 18GB RAM + 512GB = ¥5899 (~$910)

ROG Phone 5s Pro

The ROG Phone 5s Pro will be available in only one configuration:

• 18GB RAM + 512GB = ¥8499 (~$1310)

ASUS has revealed that the ROG Phone 5s series will be available for purchase starting August 24 at 10:00 AM.

The ROG Phone 5s has a 6.78-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 360HZ touch sampling rate, and a 24ms touch response rate. It also has DC Dimming, HDR10+, SGS eye protection, and Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Snapdragon 888+ processor draws juice from a dual-cell 6000mAh battery. There is support for 65W fast wired charging too, so you can recharge and get back to gaming in the shortest possible time.

For cameras, there is a 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8 primary sensor, a 13MP 125° ultrawide angle sensor, and a 5M macro camera. A 24MP camera is in front for video calls and selfies. The phone can record in 8K and also record time-lapse videos in 4K UHD.

ASUS has equipped the phone with dual front-facing 7-magnet speakers. There is also an audio jack, and four microphones with ASUS noise reduction technology. There is Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, an in-display fingerprint scanner, ultrasonic AirTriggers, and dual-SIM support. It runs ROG UI 5.0 based on Android 11 out of the box and is available in Aurora White and Phantom Black.

The ROG Phone 5s Pro has practically the same specs as the standard version but with the addition of a PMOLED screen and two touch sensors on the back of the device. It also comes in a single color – Phantom Black. Both phones will ship with a 65W adapter and a protective case.

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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has officially unveiled its latest flagship gaming smartphone in Taiwan. The ASUS ROG Phone 5s comes along with the ROG Phone 5s Pro, both emerging as the best gaming smartphones yet. Not only do they pack an FHD+ AMOLED screen with support for a 144Hz refresh rate, the Pro version equally packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, and up to 18GB RAM.

 The smartphones succeed the ROG Phone 5 that made its entrance earlier this year. The two models retain the 6.78-inch Full HD+ Samsung’s E4 AMOLED HDR display with a 144Hz refresh rate on board the ROG Phone 5. The smartphones’ displays support up to 300Hz touch-sampling rate, 24.3ms touch latency. The processor is backed by up to 18GB of RAM on the ROG Phone 5 Pro and there is up to 512GB of storage.

In terms of the design, the ROG Phone 5s features the same design as the ROG Phone 5, sporting an RGB illuminated ROG logo. On the other hand, the ROG Phone 5s Pro adopts a ROG Vision Color PMOLED display. The ROG logo at the back is also RGB backlit. The display on both models is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

For photography, there is a 64MP rear camera with a Sony IMX686 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 13MP 125˚ ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture, a 5MP macro sensor with f/2.0 aperture. For selfies, there is a 24MP front-facing camera with 0.9µm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture.

The ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro run on the latest Android 11 OS with ROG UI. The phone features dual SIM support (nano + nano) and packs dual 7-magnet Linear 12x16mm front-facing speakers with GameFX & Dirac HD sound powered by dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 Mono AMP. It also comes with Quad microphones with OZO Noise Reduction Technology. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack for those who would love to plug in a wired gaming headphone.

Furthermore, the phone utilizes an in-display fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5, and grip press detection. It also comes with support for Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and NFC. Under the hood, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro pack a 6000mAH battery with 65W HyperCharge fast charging via USB Type-C port.

ASUS ROG PHONE 5s & 5s Pro PRICING & AVAILABILITY

As for the pricing , the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 16GB + 256GB version starts at NT$ 29,990 (~$1,077) while the 18GB + 512GB version costs NT$ 33,990 (~$1221). It comes in Phantom Black and Aurora White colors.

On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro will retail for NT$ 37,990 (~$1,365) for the 18GB + 512GB version. It will be available in Phantom Black color only. The Pro version also bundles an AeroActive Cooler 5 in the box. The models are already on sale in Taiwan and will start shipping from August 24.

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ASUS announced ROG Phone 3S (aka ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition) in the second half of the year as an enhanced version of the original ROG Phone 3. A recent leak claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce the ROG Phone 5S on Aug. 16. As of this writing, there is no official confirmation from the brand. A Vietnamese tipster Chun has now claimed that the ROG Phone 5S will arrive with three major upgrades over the original ROG Phone 5 that debuted earlier this year.

As expected, the ROG Phone 5S will be arriving with the Snapdragon 888 Plus. It is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888, which powered the ROG Phone 5 models. The second improvement on the device will be the inclusion of a 90Hz refresh rate. While the ROG Phone 5 offers a 60/120/144Hz refresh rate, the upcoming ROG Phone 5S will support a 60/90/120/144Hz refresh rate.

The third upgrade that will be seen on the ROG Phone 5S will be the support for virtual RAM. It will offer up to 6 GB of extended RAM. For instance, if there is a 12 GB RAM variant, adding 6 GB virtual RAM will allow it to offer 18 GB of RAM.

The tipster further said that the specs and design of the ROG Phone 5S will be the same as the original model. According to a recent leak, it could be coming in variants like 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 18 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. While the smartphone is expected to launch in China on Aug. 16, its global launch may take place in September. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the ROG Phone 5S.

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ASUS announced the ROG Phone 3 in the first half of 2020. In the second half of the year, it unveiled the ROG Phone 3S with an enhanced chip. Earlier this year, the Taiwanese manufacturer announced the ROG Phone 5 series of gaming smartphones. Fresh information reveals that the company may soon unleash the ROG Phone 5S with updated specs.

Tipster Mukul Sharma shared an image of what appears to be a snapshot from a retailer listing. The image has revealed the key specs of the unannounced ROG Phone 5S. It states that the next ROG phone will come equipped with an OLED panel that offers a 144Hz refresh rate.

ROG Phone 5s #Asus #ROGPhone5S pic.twitter.com/3OziKSIT5l

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 10, 2021

The Snapdragon 888 Plus, which is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888 will be present under the hood of the ROG Phone 5S. It will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. It is expected to arrive in variants like 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 18 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The other details of the smartphone are yet to be confirmed.

The Taiwanese company had announced the ROG Phone 3S in July. Hence, the ROG Phone 5S is expected to launch soon in certain markets. It is speculated that the company may unveil it on Aug. 16.

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 1080 x 2448 pixels resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the screen. The Snapdragon 888 SoC powered ships with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 24-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera unit, and a 6,000mAh battery that offers 65W rapid charging.

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