Week 14 in review: S22 series struggling, M53 official, X80 Pro+ coming

Ivan, 10 April 2022

Another week to recap, let's begin. Samsung reintroduced the Galaxy S20 FE in Korea as the Galaxy S20 FE 2022 - the same phone with a trimmed down retail package and lower price.

Samsung's flagship S series' popularity is decreasing. One report points to the Game Optimization Service as the culprit, saying it seriously tarnished the image of the S22 series. It seems some carriers, like Korean KT and LG Uplus, are upping the subsidies to make up for that, though.

The Galaxy M53 is official. It's a watered-down Galaxy A73 5G with the same 108MP camera but a Dimensity 900 chip, instead of the SD778G. It's still unclear how much it will cost though.

vivo's X80 Pro+ ran Geekbench, showing off its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It's expected that the X80 and X80 Pro will adopt Dimensity 9000 chips. AnTuTu's recent rankings show the Dimensity 9000 as a proper rival to the flagship Snapdragon.

OnePlus posted press renders of the upcoming Nord N20, revealing that the handset would feature SuperVOOC fast charging and a 60Hz AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint. Rumor has it the Nord N20 is coming to the US before the end of April.

That's it for the highlight stories of the week. Below is the full list of hot posts. Cheers!

Samsung quietly launches Galaxy S20 FE 2022 with a lower price

Samsung quietly launches Galaxy S20 FE 2022 with a lower price

Note that this is the 5G version with Snapdragon 865 and is available only on KT and LG Uplus in Korea for now. 


Report: Galaxy S22 sales falling due to the GOS scandal, carrier subsidies increased to counter

Report: Galaxy S22 sales falling due to the GOS scandal, carrier subsidies increased to counter

Demand for the S22 in South Korea has reportedly decreased after the throttling scandal. Carriers are increasing subsidies to increase demand.


AnTuTu charts show Dimensity 9000 is breathing down Snapdragon 8 Gen 1's neck

AnTuTu charts show Dimensity 9000 is breathing down Snapdragon 8 Gen 1's neck

The performance charts are still dominated by Snapdragon chips. Interestingly, the value for money charts are as well.


OnePlus teases the Nord N20 on its way to the US with official renders and specs

OnePlus teases the Nord N20 on its way to the US with official renders and specs

The phone is launching before the end of this month.


Samsung Galaxy M53 goes official: a budget A73 that keeps the 108MP camera

Samsung Galaxy M53 goes official: a budget A73 that keeps the 108MP camera

And the 6.7" 120 Hz AMOLED display, though it loses some goodies like OIS and an in-display fingerprint reader.


vivo X80 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs Geekbench

vivo X80 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs Geekbench

The X80 and X80 Pro will get the Dimensity 9000 instead.


Realme Pad Mini arrives with an 8.7” screen and a $200 starting price

Realme Pad Mini arrives with an 8.7” screen and a $200 starting price

The device is a smaller and more affordable alternative to the Realme Pad.


Oppo F19 gets ColorOS 12 public beta

Oppo F19 gets ColorOS 12 public beta

The company is looking for 5,000 people in India to test the new OS.


Realme 9 4G with a 108MP camera is launching on April 7

Realme 9 4G with a 108MP camera is launching on April 7

The phone will have a Samsung Isocell HM6 sensor with pixel-binning technology.


Samsung's next flagship could come with a MediaTek chip

Samsung's next flagship could come with a MediaTek chip

The company has previously used MediaTek chipsets for its lower-end smartphones.


Samsung discontinues Galaxy S9 series software support

Samsung discontinues Galaxy S9 series software support

The Galaxy S10 series moves into its final stage of support.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series get new update, April security patch

Samsung Galaxy S22 series get new update, April security patch

It's a hefty 1.5 GB download, however, the changelog is quite short.


AirPods 3 orders reportedly cut by over 30%

AirPods 3 orders reportedly cut by over 30%

They're not doing so well in the market, it seems.


TM Roh: Samsung will build a processor tailored to the Galaxy

TM Roh: Samsung will build a processor tailored to the Galaxy

Samsung will be making exclusive chips for its Galaxy devices.


Oppo Reno8 leak: 120 Hz display, OnePlus-like looks

Oppo Reno8 leak: 120 Hz display, OnePlus-like looks

The Reno7 Pro had a 6.55" FHD+ OLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate, the 8-series will do 120 Hz. 


vivo X Fold marketing materials leak revealing more specs

vivo X Fold marketing materials leak revealing more specs

It will be the brand's first foldable device.


Honor Magic4 Lite unveiled - a new name for the Honor X30/X9 5G

Honor Magic4 Lite unveiled - a new name for the Honor X30/X9 5G

The X30 launched in China, the X9 in Malaysia, the Magic4 Lite is going to France. Also, the Honor Play 6T series will be unveiled tomorrow.


Realme 9 arrives with 108MP camera, Realme GT2 Pro also launches in India

Realme 9 arrives with 108MP camera, Realme GT2 Pro also launches in India

The 4G version of the Realme 9 has a better camera and build quality than the 5G model, arguably a better display too.


The first phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is coming in June

The first phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is coming in June

China will get the first crack at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ in June or July.


OnePlus Nord Buds appear in live photos, confirm design

OnePlus Nord Buds appear in live photos, confirm design

The looks match renders from two months ago.


Three LG phones will get Android 12 in Q2 2022

Three LG phones will get Android 12 in Q2 2022

Three more are in line for security updates.


Apple's WWDC will take place from June 6 to June 10

Apple's WWDC will take place from June 6 to June 10

The developer-focused event is where new iOS versions are traditionally unveiled.


Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition's design revealed through leaked image

Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition's design revealed through leaked image

It will share the specs with the regular version but come with a special Free Fire theme.



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