Week 19 in review: Zenfone 8/8 Flip are here, look at the Huawei P50, Pixel 6

Ivan, 16 May 2021

Another week is done, so let's recap it. Starting with the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro, which will have bigger camera islands, due to their better camera hardware. The entire iPhone 13 series are also going to be slightly thicker.

Asus unveiled the petite Zenfone 8 and the larger Zenfone 8 Flip with a rotating triple camera system. The pair is already available in Europe and Taiwan.

We saw renders of the upcoming Huawei P50 series, which show three camera sensors in one camera ring and a separate one for the rumored 1-inch main camera. Currently the closest to that coveted 1-inch size is the 1/1.12-inch Samsung sensor that adorns the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The Huawei P50 is expected to have a 13-90mm equivalent camera setup. The renders don't clearly show a periscope, so we could be looking at a variable-zoom lens, similar to the one on the Sony Xperia 5 III and 1 III.

The Google Pixel 6 series broke cover with a couple of renders of what's allegedly the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The pair has adopted a unique design with an orange accent color. We see two cameras on the Pixel 6 and three on the Pixel 6 Pro - no word on sensors or specs, but the renders clearly show we shouldn't expect a periscope.

Sony's upcoming noise-cancelling earbuds - the WF-1000XM4's leaked in detailed images, showing both earbuds and the case. The earbuds look more compact than their predecessors. They should arrive on June 9, possibly featuring high-res audio.

Those were the key stories of the week - the full list is below. See you in a week!

iPhone 13 series will be slightly thicker and with larger camera bumps

iPhone 13 series will be slightly thicker and with larger camera bumps

Apple is expected to bring camera parity across its upcoming Pro models.


Xiaomi to introduce new noise-cancelling earphones on May 13

Xiaomi to introduce new noise-cancelling earphones on May 13

We are still waiting for the first audio wearable by the company with ANC.


Asus Zenfone 8 is a 5.9

Asus Zenfone 8 is a 5.9" flagship with an S888 chip, Zenfone 8 Flip keeps rotating cam

The Zenfone 8 is smaller than the Xperia 5 III. The Flip is a Zenfone 7 with a Snapdragon 888 and a few other tweaks. Available for pre-order today.


Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) runs laps around the competition in Geekbench

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) runs laps around the competition in Geekbench

The M1-powered tablet shows performance comparable to laptops with a 15W Intel or AMD processor.


Leaker claims these are real renders of the Huawei P50 series

Leaker claims these are real renders of the Huawei P50 series

The render shows what the camera setups inside the rings may look like.


Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders leak showing shocking new design

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders leak showing shocking new design

Another source has confirmed the looks, while saying the colors aren't accurate.


Infinix Note 10 unveiled with 90Hz 6.95

Infinix Note 10 unveiled with 90Hz 6.95" FHD screens, Pro model adds 33W charging

The Pro has an NFC-enabled variant, both are powered by the Helio G95 chipset.


Sony WF-1000XM4 leak in images alongside expected release date

Sony WF-1000XM4 leak in images alongside expected release date

The upcoming TWS earphones bring a more round and compact design with a slimmer charging case.


Samsung Galaxy F52 5G photos and price tag surface ahead of announcement

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G photos and price tag surface ahead of announcement

The phone was photographed in China and it appears to be a lower cost alternative to the Galaxy A52 5G with similar specs.


Xiaomi is no longer blacklisted by the US government

Xiaomi is no longer blacklisted by the US government

The US Defense Department decides to back down after a lawsuit, filed in US courts.


Oppo Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ certified on TENAA with key specs and images

Oppo Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ certified on TENAA with key specs and images

The Reno6 series is expected to launch on May 22 in China.


PlayStation 5 consoles will be hard to find in stores even in 2022, Sony warns

PlayStation 5 consoles will be hard to find in stores even in 2022, Sony warns

Previously, Sony believed that the supply shortage will end in the second half of this year, but later it told analysts that shortages will last through 2022.


Poco M3 Pro 5G leaks in official-looking renders just as execs tease specs

Poco M3 Pro 5G leaks in official-looking renders just as execs tease specs

It will feature a MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a high refresh rate screen.


Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4 will run Wear OS, won't support blood sugar reading

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4 will run Wear OS, won't support blood sugar reading

The two models will be unveiled at the next Unpacked event alongside the new foldables.


Exynos chipset with AMD GPU coming this year, will be used in Windows laptops

Exynos chipset with AMD GPU coming this year, will be used in Windows laptops

And perhaps tablets and even phones too. The chip will replace the Snapdragons currently used in Samsung's Windows-on-ARM laptops.


M1-powered iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) ends up slightly behind M1-powered MacBook Air in AnTuTu

M1-powered iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) ends up slightly behind M1-powered MacBook Air in AnTuTu

Both devices only have passive cooling for the M1 chipset, but the laptop managed to keep clock speeds slightly higher.


Leaked Sony WF-1000XM4 renders show two different colorways

Leaked Sony WF-1000XM4 renders show two different colorways

The XM4 generation will be noticeably more compact than the current XM3 TWS buds.


Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s get Android 11

Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s get Android 11

Both phones are getting the One UI 3.1 (Core) treatment.


Redmi Note 10S receives MIUI 12.5 update right before launching in India

Redmi Note 10S receives MIUI 12.5 update right before launching in India

The phone was released in other markets with MIUI 12, which is now being upgraded.


Samsung certifies Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite as more colors leak

Samsung certifies Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite as more colors leak

The Plus moniker has had a short life in the rumor mill.


Kuo: iPhones will switch to Apple's own 5G modems in 2023

Kuo: iPhones will switch to Apple's own 5G modems in 2023 "at the earliest"

Apple acquired Intel's modem division in 2019 and invested €1 billion in an R&D facility in Germany to develop its own 5G tech.



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