Smartphones Could Get Even More Expensive Next Year Amid Rising Component Costs, Xiaomi President Warns

Xiaomi official has now warned that its product retail prices could rise even further next year, although the price hike may not be enough to absorb the soaring manufacturing costs. This is amid the shortage of key smartphone components such as memory chips, which as led to price hikes of up to 60 percent. Consequently, several flagship smartphones that offer AI-centr...

Poco F8 Ultra Design, Key Features Leaked; Company Reveals Battery Specifications Ahead of Global Debut

Poco has confirmed that the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra will feature a 6,500mAh battery, while the Poco F8 Pro will include a 6,210mAh unit ahead of their global launch on November 26. Expected to debut as a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max, the F8 Ultra is tipped to offer LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Bose-tuned speakers, and a triple 50-megapixel r...