A POCO smartphone with model number 2201116PG was spotted at the FCC certification earlier this month. The listing revealed key specs such as MIUI 13, NFC, and support for n5, n8, n38, n41, n77, and n78 5G bands. A freshly spotted Malaysian certification reveals that the handset will be debuting in the market with the POCO X4 5G moniker.

Tipster Mukul Sharma’s tweet shows that the 2201116PG Xiaomi device will be launching in global markets with POCO X4 5G moniker. The same device with model number 2201116PI was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) earlier this month. In India too, the device is likely to carry the same moniker.

POCO X4 5G moniker confirmed. The device has been BIS certified as well, so Indian launch is imminent.
Feel free to retweet.#POCO #POCOX4 #POCOX45G pic.twitter.com/nv1gYgtkcQ

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 25, 2022

It can be said based on recent reports that the specifications of the POCO X4 5G could be similar to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It was recently revealed by tipster Yogesh Brar that the Redmi model will be equipped with a 6.6-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The device is expected to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. It is likely to run on MUI 13 based Android 12 OS. The handset may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global edition is likely to be fueled by Snapdragon 690 chipset. It may come with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The handset is scheduled to launch on Jan. 26 in global markets. The POCO X4 5G could be a tweaked version of the Note 11 Pro 5G. Probably, the POCO phone may debut at some point in February.

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Just a  few hours back, we learned about the primary specs of the global Redmi Note 11. Now, the specifications of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G have also emerged on the internet. Let’s check out the features of this anticipated smartphone from Xiaomi.

According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.

The phone will house a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. On the front, it will have a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Despite releasing in 2022, the handset will debut with Android 11. However, it will ship with MIUI 13, which is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. Finally, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

According to previous leaks, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will be available in three colors, namely Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Diamond Dazzle. The smartphone will have dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a flat frame design, a centered punch-hole display, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi Note 11 series is scheduled to launch in international markets on January 26.

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A new Sony smartphone labeled “Sony A003SO” has appeared in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing suggests that it could be the Japanese variant of the rumored Xperia 10 III.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the mysterious Sony A003SO smartphone is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that is mentioned with its ‘lito’ codename and 1.80GHz base frequency. It scored 601 and 1821 in single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

According to Sumahoinfo, the Sony A003O could be the model number of the Japanese version of the rumored Xperia 10 III. It is not easy to identify the chipset with its ‘lito’ codename, but there is a possibility that it could be a Snapdragon 600 chipset. Recent reports have claimed that the upcoming Xperia 10 III will arrive with Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. Hence, there is a possibility that A003S0 could be the Xperia 10 III handset.

Last month, reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer released the CAD renders of the Xperia 10 III handset. The renders revealed that it measures 154.4 x 68.4 x 8.3mm and it houses a 6-inch screen with sizeable bezels around it. The phone will be sporting two front-facing speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The design of the Xperia 10 III will not be vastly different from the predecessor Xperia 10 II.

The rear camera setup of the Xperia 10 III has a 12-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper, and an 8-megapixel superwide sensor. Sony is expected to announce the Xperia 10 III in February. It is likely that the company may announce the Snapdragon 888 powered Xperia I 111 flagship and the Xperia L5 mid-ranger with Helio P35v chipset alongside the Xperia 10 III.

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Sony announced the Sony Xperia 10 II smartphone in February. It is likely that the Japanese tech giant may launch its successor edition in the coming month. Ahead of the rumored launch, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared the CAD renders of the Sony Xperia 10 III (also known Xperia 10 Mark 3) smartphone.

The CAD renders of the Xperia 10 III show that it has a flat-screen with sizable bezels around it. The leak mentions that the device measures 154.4 x 68.4 x 8.3mm and it houses a 6.0-inch display. The top bezel of the phone houses a selfie camera of 8-megapixel and some other sensors. The phone promises stereo audio output as it is flanked by two front-firing speakers. It is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Xperia 10 III. It is said to be equipped with a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The handset has a 3.5mm audio jack on its top edge. The renders show that the appearance of the Xperia 10 III is quite similar to the Xperia 10 II.

It was reported in November that the Japanese brand wil launch three phones in February. The first one will be a flagship device that may arrive with Xperia 1 III moniker, Qualcomm’s flagship chip – the Snapdragon 888, and quad rear cameras. The second device will be a mid-tier product with Xperia 10 III moniker and Snapdragon 690 chipset. It appears that the Xperia 10 III will be debuting as the company’s first mid-tier phone with 5G capabilities. The third device that is rumored to break cover in February is the Helio P35 powered Xperia L5 low-budget phone.

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Update: A few specs of the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G is now known through its Google Play Console listing (via). It reveals that the phone’s screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and it has 8 GB of RAM.

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Last year, HTC announced the HTC U20 5G as its first 5G-ready smartphone. The handset was fueled by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. The next 5G phone from the Taiwanese brand could be the Desire 21 Pro 5G. Last week, the unannounced phone appeared in several live shots. Fresh information reveals that the Desire 21 Pro 5G could be fueled by the Snapdragon 690 SoC.

According to XDA Developers’ Mishaal Rahman, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G midrange phone could be equipped with the SD690 chip. At present, there are only a few phones such as the Sharp Aquos Sense 5G, OnePlus Nord N10, and LG K92.

Coming back to the Desire 21 Pro 5G, nothing much is known about its other specs. Its live shots revealed that it is a dual SIM phone, and its model number is 2QAG100. Also, the device was found to be running on Android 10 OS.

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The real images of the Desire 21 Pro 5G revealed that its display has a centered punch-hole. Probably, the screen carries support for Full HD+ resolution. Except for a slightly thick chin, the handset was seen with slim bezels. The device seems to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The rear side of the Desire 21 Pro 5G has a quad-camera setup and a dual-LED flash unit housed inside a rectangle-shaped camera module. The setup is led by a 48-megapixel camera. The other details of the smartphone are yet to appear.

It will be arriving as the successor to the Desire 20 Pro smartphone from last year. At present, there is no word on its launch timeframe and pricing.

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This year, TCL introduced a couple of smartphones such as TCL 10 Pro, TCL 10L, TCL 10 Plus, TCL 10 SE, TCL 10 5G, and TCL 10 5G UW under the TCL 10 branding. Reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the upcoming TCL 20 5G smartphone. The leak also carries the key specs of the phone.

The TCL 20 5G moniker suggests that it could be a successor to the TCL 10 5G. However, its T781 model number and specifications indicate that it may be a follow-up device for the TCL Plex that went official last year.

TCL 20 5G specifications

The leak states that the TCL 20 5G has a 6.67-inch display with a top-center aligned hole-punch. The screen supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel.

The backside of the phone features a vertical camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

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The Snapdragon 690 5G chipset is present under the hood of the TCL 20 5G. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. The device will be available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions.

The TCL 20 5G draws power from a 4,500mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button. The handset is equipped with a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated Google Assistant button around its edges.

Blass revealed that the TCL 20 5G will go official early next year. Probably, the device may get showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 in January There is no word on the pricing of the device.

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LG has silently launched the LG K92 5G smartphone. It has arrived as one of the cheapest 5G-ready phones in the U.S. Some of the major highlights of the K92 5G include a tall aspect ratio supporting screen, a midrange 5G chipset, a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, a rapid charging supported battery.

LG K92 5G specifications and features

The LG K92 5G measures 166.37 x 86.36 x 8.38mm and it weighs 202 grams. The smartphone sports a two-tone finish on its back. The quadruple-camera setup placed at the upper-left corner of the LG K92 5G’s back has a 64-megapixel primary lens, a 115-degree superwide sensor 5-megapixel, a depth assist lens of 2-megapixel, and a macro camera of 2-megapixel. The upper-right of the phone’s rear shell has a quad-LED flash unit. For snapping selfies, the handset has a 16-megapixel camera housed inside a top-center camera cutout on the screen.

The LG K92 5G mid-ranger has an IPS LCD display of 6.7 inches that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and LG’s UI. The handset features stereo speakers that are powered by LG 3D Sound Engine.

The Snapdragon 690 5G is at the helm of the LG K92 5G with 6 GB of RAM. For storage, it offers an internal space of 128 GB and a microSD card slot. The device carries support for Quick Charge 4 technology for its 4,000mAh battery.

LG K92 5G pricing and release date

The LG K92 5G that is priced at $359 will be available for purchase from Nov. 6 in the U.S. It comes in a single color option of Titan Gray. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the K92 5G.

What’s your opinion on the LG K92 5G? Do you think it is a worthy rival for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G? Share your thoughts by posting your comments.

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OnePlus silently announced the Nord N10 5G and N100 mid-range phones yesterday. At present, these are the cheapest smartphones from the OnePlus. OnePlus confirmed that both phones will be heading to markets like North America and Europe. A report by Android Central claims that the Nord N10 and N100 will not be releasing in India.

Weeks before the announcement of the Nord N10 5G and N100 the publication had spilled a lot of exclusive information on these phones. Now the same publication mentioned in the launch article of the Nord N10 5G and N100 that these devices will not be releasing in India. Hence, the Snapdragon 765G powered Nord will be the only OnePlus phone in the mid-range segment in the country.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 specifications and price

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G has a 6.49-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate support. On the other side, the OnePlus Nord N100v has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. These phones are powered by Snapdragon 690 5G and Snapdragon 460, respectively.

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G has 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 4,300mAh battery with 30T Warp Charge support. The Nord N100 has 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. Both phones have common features such as OxygenOS 10.5 based Android 10 OS, rear-facing fingerprint reader, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The OnePlus Nord N10 and N100 feature 8-megapixel and 16-megapixel front-facing cameras, respectively. The N10 has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup, while the N100 has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

The Nord N10 is priced £329/€329 (~$429) and comes in Midnight Ice hue. The N100 costs £179/€179 (~$233) and it can be availed in Midnight Frost color.

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The upcoming LG K92 5G smartphone has appeared on Google Play Console (via MySmartPrice) with some of its key specs. It is not the first time that the K92 5G appeared in news. At the beginning of this month, reputed tipster Evan Blass had shared a leaked render of the smartphone to reveal its entire design.

LG K92 5G Specifications

The Google Play Console listing of the LG K92 5G features its front render. It shows the phone’s display has a punch-hole placed at the top-center position. The front image resembles the image that was shared by Blass.

The screen size of the LG K92 5G is not mentioned in the Play Console listing. What is known is that the display supports a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2,400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 420ppi pixel density.

The LG K92 5G boots to Android 10 OS and it has 6 GB of RAM. The phone draws power from Qualcomm’s SM6350, which is nothing but the 5G-ready Snapdragon 690 chipset. The other details of the phone are under wraps, but there are speculations it may borrow some of its specs from the Snapdragon 765G powered LG Q92 5G phone.

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The leaked render of the LG K92 5G reveals that its rear side features a two-tone design. The left corner of the phone’s back has a 64-megapixel camera setup, and its right corner features a quad-LED flash unit. Also, it is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint sensor. It is known that the handset is heading to the U.S. markets and will be available through Cricket Wireless. However, there is no word on whether other markets will be receiving the K92 5G.

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Motorola just released its second foldable smartphone in the form of “Motorola razr 5G”. It is priced at $1,399 in the US and 12,499 yuan ($1,828) in China. This handset is out of reach for most consumers. But the company is also working on a new budget 5G smartphone behind the scenes, as per a new leak.

The information about this mysterious Motorola budget 5G smartphone comes from TechnikNews. The publication not only revealed the codename and model numbers of this device but also its chipset, display as well as camera specs.

According to the website, the upcoming budget Motorola smartphone with support for 5G connectivity is codenamed “Kiev”. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Additionally, it will also come with a microSD card slot to further expand the storage if needed.

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Ont the front, the phone will sport an OLED panel with FHD resolution, HDR, and 60Hz refresh rate. The size of the display is unknown but it should feature a notch or punch-hole for the selfie camera.

Talking about cameras, this handset will come with a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary sensor, an 8MP Samsung S5K4H7 sensor with a telephoto lens, and a 2MP OmniVision OV02B10 depth sensor at the back. Whereas, the front camera will be a 16MP OmniVision OV16A1Q sensor.

Unfortunately, it will run Android 10 though Android 11 is out. Last but not least, this phone will feature NFC and will come in two variants with model numbers  – XT2113-2 and XT2113-3 respectively.

That said, the design, marketing name, and launch date of this upcoming Motorola budget 5G smartphone are unknown at the moment.

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Last year, Sharp’s AQUOS Sense 3 series received a good reception in Japan. Now, the company has unveiled the AQUOS Sense 4 series, which includes three devices such as AQUOS Sense 5G, Sense 4, and Sense 4 Plus. Apart from the 5G-ready AQOUS Sense 5G, the Japanese firm also unveiled the AQUOS Zero 5G Basic upper mid-range 5G phone.

Sharp AQUOS Zero 5G Basic specifications and features

The AQUOS Zero 5G Basic is an IP65/68 rated smartphone that measures 161 x 75 x 9mm and it weighs 182 grams. It has a 6.4-inch OLED display that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. The waterdrop notch screen supports a 240Hz refresh rate and it comes with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 765G chipset powers the phone’s two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The AQUOS Zero 5G Basic has a 16.3-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Its rear-facing triple camera system has an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel main camera with hybrid AF, an f/2.4 aperture 13.1-megapixel ultrawide lens with 125-degree field-of-view, and an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel telephoto lens with PDAF. The AQUOS Zero 5G has a 4,050mAh battery and it comes with other features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB-C. The device is preinstalled with Android 11 and it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Sharp AQUOS Sense 5G specifications and features

The AQUOS Sense 5G has 148 x 71 x 8.9mm and it weighs 176 grams. It has a 5.8-inch IGZO LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It supports 1080 x 2280Full HD+ resolution. The AQUOS Sense 5G seems is the world’s first phone to be fueled by the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. The device is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

The Sense 5G has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The back panel of the phone has a triple camera system. It includes a 12-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with 121-degree FOV and f/2.4 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with f/2.4 aperture. It is backed by a 4,570mAh battery that promises a battery life of one week. The device is also equipped with other features like face recognition, front-facing fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and IP65 / 68 rated chassis. The Sense 5G is also loaded with Android 11 and it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Sharp AQUOS Sense 4 Plus and Sense 4 specifications and features

The AQUOS Sense 4 Plus measures 166 x 78 x 8.8mm and it weighs 198 grams. It has a larger 6.7-inch IGZO LCD notch-less display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The device is flanked with stereo speakers. The Snapdragon 720G chipset ships with Android 10 OS and is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Sense 4 Plus has a dual selfie camera system that comprises of an f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.5 aperture. Its rear-mounted triple camera system comprises of a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens with 115-degree FOV, and f/2.2 aperture, 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It has a smaller battery of 4,120mAh capacity. The other features of the Sense 4 Plus include face unlock, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65 / 68 certified body, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

The measurements and weight of AQUOS Sense 4 are identical with Sense 5G. It has a 5.8-inch IGZO LCD panel with a waterdrop notch that delivers 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. The Snapdragon 720G driven handset has Android 10 OS, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of native storage.

It has the same quad-camera system that is available on the Sense 4 Plus. At front, it features a single selfie camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The phone houses a 4,570mAh battery. Like the Sense 4 Plus, the Sense 4 offers other specs like face unlock, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65 / 68 certified body, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

At present, there is no word on the pricing of the AQUOS Zero 5G Basic, Sense 5G, Sense 4, and Sense 4 Plus.

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The Nokia 8.3 5G, which is HMD Global’s first 5G-capable is now being made available in Europe for purchase. It is speculated that the Nokia 9.3 PureView and Nokia 7.3 mid-ranger are the next 5G phones from the Finnish brand. The company is also reportedly working on Nokia 6.3 smartphone. Citing sources who are familiar with the developments of Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 5G, and Nokia 9.3 PureView 5G, Nokia Power User has reported that these phones will break cover in Q4 2020.

The report reveals that the development work of the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3, and Nokia 9.3 PureView is almost over. The Finnish firm may soon begin with their final testing and then begin their production in September or October. The report also states the company may launch the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones in September.

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Previous reports have revealed that the Nokia 9.3 PureView 5G is driven by Snapdragon 865. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a world-class penta-lens setup on its rear. The phone may sport a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. There are speculations that it could be equipped with an under-screen camera technology.

The Nokia 7.3 5G could be a Snapdragon 690 powered smartphone. It could be coming with other specs such as 6.3-inch 20:9 Full HD+ display, 48-megapixel / 64-megapixel quad-camera setup, 24-megapixel front camera, and 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

The Nokia 6.3 may come with Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 675 chipset. It may come with specs like a 6.2-inch display, quad camera setup, 16-megapixel front camera, and 4,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging support.

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OnePlus recently introduced the Nord series of smartphones by introducing the OnePlus Nord 5G smartphone. Now that the series has been introduced, the Chinese manufacturer may launch more budget-friendly phones in the future. Before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, a mysterious OnePlus handset powered by Snapdragon 690 5G chipset was spotted on Geekbench. The listing suggests that it could be a forthcoming Nord series smartphone. A new report on XDA Developers has revealed vital information of a handset that appears to be a Snapdragon 690 powered OnePlus Nord phone.

Scouring through the OxygenOS 10.5 available on the OnePlus Nord, the publication could find references of a mysterious OnePlus phone that is codenamed as “Billie.” As shown in the screenshot above, the “isSM6350Products” method was associated with model names such as “BE2025”, “BE2026”, “BE2028”, and “BE2029.”

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The sm6350 is the part number of the Snapdragon 690 mobile platform that debuted in June. OnePlus phones heading to different markets have different model numbers as shown in the chart below. Hence, it appears that “BE2025”, “BE2026”, “BE2028”, and “BE2029” are model names/numbers of the upcoming OnePlus Nord phone fueled by the SD690 chip.

The letters “AC” in the model names such as “AC2001” and “AC2003” that belong to the OnePlus Nord is a short form of its Avicii codename. It is named after the popular Swedish DJ.

According to the publication, the letters “BE” in the BE2025/6/8/9 model could be a short form of Billie Eilish, a well-known singer and songwriter from America. The Bille2T and Billie8T texts seen in the below-shown screenshot of the OnePlus Launcher APK suggests that the smartphone could be available in two variants.

The mysterious Snapdragon 690 SoC powered OnePlus device could be the Nord smartphone arriving in the U.S. later this year. The handset could also be coming to markets in Europe and India. The Snapdragon 765G powered OnePlus Nord starts at Rs. 24,999 (~$334) in India. The alleged SD690 driven Nord phone may start around Rs. 20,000 (~$267) in the country. At present, there is no official information available on its existence.

All the screenshots in the post are courtesy of XDA Developers.

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The OnePlus Nord launches in ten days as the manufacturer’s first mid-range 5G phone. However, it may not be the only mid-range OnePlus phone we will be getting this year.

A OnePlus device has been spotted on Geekbench under the name “OnePlus BE2028” and it is not the OnePlus Nord. The Geekbench listing shows the phone has 6GB of RAM, runs Android 10, and is powered by the Snapdragon 690.

Yes, that is the Snapdragon 690 and not the Snapdragon 765. The CPU details show the processor has an Adreno 619 which is not the GPU inside the Snapdragon 765 processor.

The Snapdragon 690 was announced last month as the first Snapdragon 600-series 5G processor. It is an 8nm chipset with 2x Kryo 560 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The GPU is an Adreno 619L.

The chipset also has Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 and supports FHD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ displays with a 60Hz display.

Based on the features of the chipset, we can deduce some of the specs of this OnePlus phone. For starters, it will have an FHD+ display. It should also have a refresh rate of at least 90Hz. OnePlus already said last year that all its phones will have a high refresh rate and we presume this will also apply to its mid-range phones.

While the official name of this phone is not known, there are speculations it may be the OnePlus Nord Lite. OnePlus already confirmed that Nord is a line of affordable smartphones, so any OnePlus device that is not a flagship will launch under the Nord line.

We expect more details regarding this device will surface in the coming weeks.

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The Snapdragon 690 Mobile Platform has been announced as the first Snapdragon 600-series 5G chipset. The processor should appear in affordable 5G phones later this year; a category that is currently dominated by MediaTek with its Dimensity 800 5G processor. If you want to know which processor is more powerful, you are on the right page.

Node size

The Snapdragon 690 is built on Samsung’s 8nm LPP process while the Dimensity 800 is built on TSMC’s FinFET 7nm process. A smaller node size translates to better efficiency, so MediaTek has got this round.

CPU

The two chipsets are octa-core processors but with different core arrangement. The Snapdragon 690 uses a 2+6 core arrangement while the Dimensity 800 uses a 4+4 core arrangement. Below are their CPU configurations:

• Snapdragon 690 = 2x Kryo 560 cores (Cortex-A77) clocked at 2.0GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz
• Dimensity 800 = 4x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.0GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz.

So which chipset has better CPU performance? The Cortex-A77 cores in the Snapdragon 690 are definitely more powerful than the Cortex-A76 cores in the Dimensity 800. However, there are just two of them whereas the Dimensity 800 has four Cortex-A76 cores. The higher number of performance cores, albeit less-powerful ones, should result in better performance for the Dimensity 800 over the Snapdragon 690. The Cortex-A55 cores are also clocked higher on the Dimensity 800. MediaTek wins this round too.

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GPU

The Snapdragon 690 has an Adreno 619L GPU inside it while the Dimensity 800 has a Mali-G57 GPU. Which GPU is more powerful? First, there is no benchmark result for the Snapdragon 690 5G but we can infer its GPU performance from that of close siblings.

Based on the naming, the Adreno 619L should be more powerful than the Adreno 618 GPU inside the Snapdragon 720G. But that may not entirely be the case.

Qualcomm is known to use a higher nomenclature for some GPUs that are not practically more powerful than those with a lower number, though they may have some additional features.

When we compared the GPU of the Snapdragon 720G against that of the Snapdragon 690, the only difference seems to be the Adreno 619L having support for DX12 while the Adreno 618 doesn’t. Based on this, we believe the Adreno 619L should offer similar GPU performance to the Adreno 618.

Comparing the AnTutu results of the Huawei Enjoy Z 5G which is powered by the Dimensity 800 and that of the Realme 6 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 720G (Adreno 618), the Mali-G57 is a much more powerful GPU. Even if the Adreno 619L scores higher than the Adreno 618, the chances of it catching up to the Mali-G57 are really slim.

Other features

The two chipsets support Bluetooth 5.1 but only the Snapdragon 690 supports Wi-Fi 6. The two SoCs also support FHD+ displays with a refresh rate up to 120Hz but the Snapdragon 690 also adds support for QHD+ displays at 60Hz.

Conclusion

The Dimensity 800 is definitely the more powerful processor when it comes to CPU and GPU performance. We expect more phones powered by the chipset will continue to launch but it may lose some of its share of the budget 5G smartphone market to Qualcomm. With the arrival of the Snapdragon 690, it should be the chipset of choice for manufacturers that will be launching their products outside China.

Some manufacturers that have said they will launch Snapdragon 690 phones are HMD Global, LG, Motorola, Sharp, and TCL. For Dimensity 800 phones, we expect more from brands such as Xiaomi, Huawei/Honor, OPPO, and ZTE to continue using the chipsets. If you want to grab a Dimensity 800 phone, your options include Huawei’s Enjoy Z 5G, OPPO A92s, and the ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G.

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Qualcomm recently announced its new Snapdragon 600-series processors with the launch of Snapdragon 690 SoC. Now, Finland-based HMD Global has teased that it is ready to launch a Nokia smartphone powered by this new chipset.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global has teased an unnamed Nokia smartphone that will be running the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC. He says that the phone will be “truly global 5G” and given the SD690 chipset, we expect the device to be cheaper than the Nokia 8.3 5G.

There’s a possibility that the upcoming Nokia 6.3 or Nokia 7.3 could come powered by this new chipset and is the one that the company’s executive is teasing. Do note that the company has not confirmed the name of the device yet.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 is an 8nm chipset that claims to bring about a 20 percent increase in CPU performance and around 60 percent increase in GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 675.

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It is packed with the Snapdragon X51 modem that brings support for sub-6GHz networks. There is also support for Wi-Fi 6 thanks to Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6200. It includes a new AI engine called ARCSOFT with Hexagon Tensor Accelerator.

The chipset comes with support for FHD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for 4K video recording at 30fps and stills up to 192MP. Qualcomm says there is also a new enhancement for video encoding. The mobile platform also supports Quick Charge 4+ fast charging technology.

The development comes at a time when it’s been three months since the company announced Nokia 8.3 5G as the world’s first “truly global 5G” smartphone but the device is yet to be available for purchase.

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Qualcomm has a new 5G mid-range chipset and it is not a member of the Snapdragon 700 series. The new Snapdragon 690 is the first Snapdragon 600 series chipset with a 5G modem.

The Snapdragon 690 is an 8nm chipset and is touted as the successor to the Snapdragon 675 that powered phones such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Motorola One Hyper. Qualcomm says it brings a 20% increase in CPU performance and a 60% increase in GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 675.

There is a Snapdragon X51 modem inside it that brings support for sub-6GHz networks. There is also support for Wi-Fi 6 thanks to Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6200.

There is a new AI engine called ARCSOFT that includes a Hexagon Tensor Accelerator that makes real-time Snapchat filters less jittery. You also get smoother transitions when switching between ultrawide and telephoto cameras.

The Snapdragon 690 has support for FHD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for 4K video recording at 30fps and stills up to 192MP. Qualcomm says there is also a new enhancement for video encoding. The mobile platform also supports Quick Charge 4+.

There are a number of manufacturers that are expected to launch phones powered by the new mobile platform. Some of them are HMD Global, LG, Motorola, Sharp, TCL, and Wingtech.

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