We’ve characterized China’s Weibo micro-blogging site as being like the Wild, Wild West. Information is constantly being posted on the site, and unless a specific post comes from a verified account, it is always a good idea to take the rumors and speculation originating from Weibo with the proverbial grain…
OnePlus X / Mini details emerge: ClearForce-ready display, Snapdragon 801 and more
Barely a few weeks have passed since the unveiling of the OnePlus 2 and yet already, we’re in deep discussion about the so-called OnePlus Mini / X, which are probably the same device. Only last week, a OnePlus device was revealed following its approval by the FCC, in a revelation that…
Snapdragon 820 SoC scores a split decision on Geekbench benchmark test
The Snapdragon 820 chipset is going to be powering an impressive number of smartphones once the long awaited chip is finally released to manufacturers. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 820 continues to be benchmarked, producing split results indicating that the SoC could be a worthy successor to the Snapdragon 810. Potential smartphone…
The not so hot dragon: 5 cool smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808
While it’s not Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset to date, the Snapdragon 808 is certainly no slouch, either. It’s got a 64-bit six-core CPU (with two ARM Cortex A57 cores and four ARM Cortex A53 cores) that can power high-end devices hassle-free, and without the overheating issues that marred the reputation…
Snapdragon 810 SoC making Sony Xperia Z5 Compact owners sweat with overheating issue
Considering that overheating issues plagued the Sony Xperia Z3+ and Sony Xperia Z4, with warnings seen on the display of the latter model before it would shut down, it makes you wonder why Sony would turn again to the Snapdragon 810 chipset for the Sony Xperia Z5, Sony Xperia Z5…
Latest rumor calls for the Snapdragon 801 SoC to power the OnePlus X
The second OnePlus phone expected to launch in 2015, is currently dubbed the OnePlus X. Some have called it the OnePlus Mini, expecting a smaller screen and less powerful specs. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has previously alluded to the phone as something made for those into design and fashion instead…
Report: U.S. and China bound Samsung Galaxy S7 models to carry Snapdragon 820 chipset
A report out of China released Friday morning (while it was still Thursday in the U.S.), reveals that versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 heading to the U.S. and China next year, will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. Everywhere else, Sammy’s new flagship phone will be powered…
Lenovo Vibe X3 is put through GeekBench, running the Snapdragon 808 chipset
Earlier this month, China’s regulatory agency TENAA certified the Lenovo Vibe X3. The agency found that the phone has a Snapdragon 808 chipset inside, which means that there is a hexa-core CPU and the Adreno 418 GPU. And despite earlier rumors that the handset would feature a 5-inch display, it…
Snapdragon 820 vs Snapdragon 810: leaked benchmark result chart shows performance improvements
According to previous reports, Qualcomm is currently hard at work tweaking and optimizing its its upcoming chipset, the Snapdragon 820. The last time we’ve heard about the chip and its multiple prototypes, a rumor suggested that Qualcomm will push out a new revision of the Snapdragon 820 called V3.x, with…
LG H740 shows up in benchmark result with Snapdragon 615, 2GB of RAM, 5.7-inch FHD display
Although most LG fans are probably looking forward to the often-rumored LG G4 Pro, which may actually land as the LG V10, it looks like the company is also working on more affordable options as well. A currently unannounced smartphone codenamed LG H740 was recently spotted making the rounds in…