Let’s take a look at the hottest stories from last week. The most read was our comparison between the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. It’s part of a new series where we try to give you a quick overview of how the most popular phones compare to each other. We compare them in terms of size, display quality and specifications, battery life, speaker quality and camera quality and finally weigh the pros, cons and prices to give you a verdict.

Motorola brought the Moto Edge 40 Pro to the global market. It has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of RAM, a 165Hz-ready display, a 4,600mAh battery with 125W wired and 15W wireless charging, water resistance, and dual 50MP cameras on the back. The Moto Edge 40 Pro costs €899.99 across Europe.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will launch globally this month. Xiaomi has yet to detail the phone, but just knowing it’s coming is enough for us.

Oppo has announced the A1 5G midranger. It brings a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch hole for its 8MP front camera, as well as a 5,000mAh battery, a 50MP main camera, and a Snadragon 695 chipset. At the front, the ‘A1 has a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD. Oppo A1 5G is available in Cabernet Orange, Ocean Blue and Sandstone Black colors. The 8/256GB model will retail for CNY 2,099 ($305).

Samsung has said that the Galaxy S23 series is selling much better than its predecessor. It performs 1.7x better in Latin America, 1.5x better in Europe and 1.4x better in India. The S23 Ultra beacon accounts for 60% of sales.

These were the highlights of the week. Until next time!

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

A quick comparison between the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.


Motorola Edge 40 Pro arrives with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 165Hz display

The Moto X40 version for a global audience.


Oppo A1 5G debuts with 6.72

It features the Snapdragon 695 and a 5,000mAh battery.


Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be launched globally this month

It is already undergoing certification outside of China.


Realme GT Neo 5 SE announced with SD 7+ Gen 2 and 100W charging

Open sales in China begin on April 10.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G with SD732G joins the range

The smartphone is on Xiaomi Indonesia’s Instagram page.


Asus introduces the ROG Ally, a handheld gaming console that rivals the Steam Deck

It looks like a promising alternative to the Steam Deck, but we still have a lot of questions.


Sony is reportedly developing a new PlayStation handheld

It will be used exclusively for Playstation Remote Play.


Debut of Sony WF-C700N TWS earphones, WH-1000XM5 gets Midnight Blue color

The new TWS earphones offer adaptive ANC and up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge.


Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ identified in certification lists

The pair share 120Hz OLED displays and boot Realme UI 4.0.


Infinix Note 30 surfaces with a Helio G99 chip, higher display

The new model, sequel to the Infinix Note 12, has appeared on the Google Play Console.


OnePlus unveils Nord CE 3 Lite with 108MP camera and 67W charging

Also new are the Nord Buds 2, which now come with ANC enabled.


Galaxy S23 series sells much better than S22, S23 Ultra the runaway leader

Samsung surpassed 1 million units sold in South Korea around the same time.


Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra chipset, battery details revealed

The upcoming Tab S9 Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset for Galaxy and will be IP68 waterproof and dust resistant.


The major camera update of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series reaches Europe

It comes with the April 2023 Android security patch and requires a download of approximately 930MB.


Huawei Watch Ultimate pending review

The most powerful Huawei Watch ever launched is now with us.


Motorola Moto Edge 40 Pro pending review

Motorola’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone is going global.


iOS 17 to bring a massive revamp of the Control Center

This may be the only, or one of a very few, major changes in the next version of the software.


DSCC: No ProMotion (120Hz) on vanilla iPhones until 2025

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will switch from the notch design in favor of Dynamic Island, but years have passed under the FaceID display.


Sony WH-1000XM5 Midnight Blue practice

A third color option emerges nearly a year after the XM5s launched.


Poco C51 will be launched on April 7th

It should be a rebranded Redmi A2+, launched last month.


The colors of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 change

An earlier report claimed that both smartphones will have three storage options.


Here is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ in some leaked renders

Its predecessor is already about a year old, so it may be time to replace it.


vivo iQOO 11S to sport Dimension 9300

The phone is likely to arrive in the third quarter.


Galaxy A24 appears on Samsung website, launch should be close

The Galaxy Ax4 family continues to grow.


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