Smartphones

IDC reports that Samsung shipped 59 million units in Q2 2021 gaining a market share of 18.8 percent becoming the top vendor. Xiaomi, on the other hand, saw a significant 86.6 YoY increase in shipments with 53.1 million units shipped in Q2 2021 raking in 16.9 percent of the market share.

The Nokia G20 delivers the basics with good battery life and a vanilla Android software experience, but in a segment crowded with smartphones that offer so much more at similar prices, it just doesn’t stand out.

Huawei P50 Pro has beaten the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to have the top smartphone camera, as per the review rankings by DxOMark. The smartphone has scored 144 points in the main camera, and 106 points in the selfie camera review. It secured 149 points in photo, 107 points in zoom and 116 points in video testing.

Samsung Galaxy A03s could launch in India soon as its support page on the Samsung India website has gone live. The support page has listed the smartphone with the model number SM-A037F/DS and suggests that it will come with dual-SIM support. The smartphone has been spotted on various certification websites earlier, hinting at its possible specifica...

It’s not big on specifications, but Micromax’s latest entry-level smartphone aims to deliver a smooth software experience and some value additions.

Huawei P50 Pro and Huawei P50 smartphones have been launched in China. The two phones come with a hole-punch display and support 4G connectivity. These two phones have multiple cameras on the back, placed in a unique manner.

iQoo 8 series smartphones are said to sport E5 LTPO displays with 10-bit colour, 2K resolution, and a 120Hz variable refresh rate, a tipster has leaked on Weibo. The phone may be launched or showcased at the ChinaJoy event, which is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 2.

Apple saw its highest second-quarter revenue share at 41 percent and year-on-year (YoY) growth of 30 percent, despite fewer shipments compared to the previous quarter, as per the latest data from Counterpoint. The Cupertino giant’s iPhone 12 series once again saw a strong demand.

Counterpoint has released its Q2 2021 smartphone shipment report and the company says that a total of 33 million units were shipped in the quarter, growing by 82 percent year-on-year (YoY). Xiaomi led the market with a 28.4 percent share while Samsung took the second spot with an 18 percent share.

Over two third of customers purchasing a new smartphone in markets including the US, Europe, and China in the next six months prefer to buy a 5G phone, according to consulting firm Kantar. It was also found that there’s been a growing interest among customers for purchasing phones from a physical store over an online portal.

Realme MagDart magnetic wireless charger launch will take place at 5.30pm IST on August 3. Realme Flash smartphone’s launch alongside the Realme MagDart wireless charger remains uncertain. The teaser poster shows a ring-like structure that indicates its similarities with the MagSafe Battery Pack announced by Apple recently.

Cat owners who love to take pictures of their furry friends now have a new excuse to pull out their smartphones and take a snapshot: it may actually help the cat.

Smartphone market in the US grew 27 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2021, with OnePlus emerging as the fastest growing vendor, Counterpoint said in its report.

ZTE Axon 30 5G has been launched with a “next-generation under-display camera” in China. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and is offered in four storage configurations. The smartphone will make its global debut soon. It features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4,200mAh battery with 55W fast charging.

Apple said its profit in the just-ended quarter nearly doubled amid improving consumer spending and a "growing sense of optimism" as COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns eased.

IDC reports that Samsung shipped 59 million units in Q2 2021 gaining a market share of 18.8 percent becoming the top vendor. Xiaomi, on the other hand, saw a significant 86.6 YoY increase in shipments with 53.1 million units shipped in Q2 2021 raking in 16.9 percent of the market share.

The Nokia G20 delivers the basics with good battery life and a vanilla Android software experience, but in a segment crowded with smartphones that offer so much more at similar prices, it just doesn’t stand out.

Huawei P50 Pro has beaten the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to have the top smartphone camera, as per the review rankings by DxOMark. The smartphone has scored 144 points in the main camera, and 106 points in the selfie camera review. It secured 149 points in photo, 107 points in zoom and 116 points in video testing.

Samsung Galaxy A03s could launch in India soon as its support page on the Samsung India website has gone live. The support page has listed the smartphone with the model number SM-A037F/DS and suggests that it will come with dual-SIM support. The smartphone has been spotted on various certification websites earlier, hinting at its possible specifica...

It’s not big on specifications, but Micromax’s latest entry-level smartphone aims to deliver a smooth software experience and some value additions.

Huawei P50 Pro and Huawei P50 smartphones have been launched in China. The two phones come with a hole-punch display and support 4G connectivity. These two phones have multiple cameras on the back, placed in a unique manner.

iQoo 8 series smartphones are said to sport E5 LTPO displays with 10-bit colour, 2K resolution, and a 120Hz variable refresh rate, a tipster has leaked on Weibo. The phone may be launched or showcased at the ChinaJoy event, which is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 2.

Apple saw its highest second-quarter revenue share at 41 percent and year-on-year (YoY) growth of 30 percent, despite fewer shipments compared to the previous quarter, as per the latest data from Counterpoint. The Cupertino giant’s iPhone 12 series once again saw a strong demand.

Counterpoint has released its Q2 2021 smartphone shipment report and the company says that a total of 33 million units were shipped in the quarter, growing by 82 percent year-on-year (YoY). Xiaomi led the market with a 28.4 percent share while Samsung took the second spot with an 18 percent share.

Over two third of customers purchasing a new smartphone in markets including the US, Europe, and China in the next six months prefer to buy a 5G phone, according to consulting firm Kantar. It was also found that there’s been a growing interest among customers for purchasing phones from a physical store over an online portal.

Realme MagDart magnetic wireless charger launch will take place at 5.30pm IST on August 3. Realme Flash smartphone’s launch alongside the Realme MagDart wireless charger remains uncertain. The teaser poster shows a ring-like structure that indicates its similarities with the MagSafe Battery Pack announced by Apple recently.

Cat owners who love to take pictures of their furry friends now have a new excuse to pull out their smartphones and take a snapshot: it may actually help the cat.

Smartphone market in the US grew 27 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2021, with OnePlus emerging as the fastest growing vendor, Counterpoint said in its report.

ZTE Axon 30 5G has been launched with a “next-generation under-display camera” in China. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and is offered in four storage configurations. The smartphone will make its global debut soon. It features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4,200mAh battery with 55W fast charging.

Apple said its profit in the just-ended quarter nearly doubled amid improving consumer spending and a "growing sense of optimism" as COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns eased.