Week 15 in review: Xiaomi Mi 6 closer than ever, Nokia 9 to break the bank

The news feed this week was filled with stories from Asian manufacturers. The biggest talking point is the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6 that will see the light of day on April 19. Pricing, specs, benchmarks and the official launch date were among the top-read articles during the past seven days.

Huawei launched a big and powerful Enjoy 7 Plus, Galaxy S8 smashed pre-order records in South Korea, and Oppo R11 leaked in GFXBench database. Nokia is always a topic that gets you reading and this week wasn’t an exception - Nokia 9’s alleged price is the most read article.

Another story that got you interested was a silver Nokia 6 that sold out in seconds, to the surprise of noone.

The Nokia 9 could come out in the fall with a spicy $700/€750 price tag

In return, it promises a dual camera with the iconic Zeiss brand plus flagship screen and chipset.

Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus pricing leaks ahead of announcement

Just hours ahead of a supposed official announcement, the alleged pricing scheme for the Mi 6 duo is leaked, including the memory and RAM configurations.

Rumored specs for OnePlus 5 include: a Snapdragon 835 and QHD screen

A report adds some specs to the rumor pot. The new OnePlus device might feature the latest and greatest silicon from Qualcomm.

Xiaomi Mi 6 to be unveiled tomorrow

Xiaomi confirmed on Weibo that a successor of the Mi 5 will arrive tomorrow.

Samsung Galaxy S8 duo smashes pre-order records in Korea

In the first two days, the S8 and S8+ scored more pre-orders than the S7 and Note7 combined (for the same period).

Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus goes official: big screen, big battery

Unlike previous Enjoys, the 7 Plus boasts a 5.5" screen. The 4,000mAh battery sounds good too.

Xiaomi posts Mi 6 teaser, phone coming on April 19

That's next Wednesday. There was some confusion with Lei Jun's teaser leading ус to think the Mi 6 will be unveiled today.

Sony Xperia XZs camera low-light performance examined in detail

We take the Sony Xperia XZs for another spin at night.

Watch a Samsung Galaxy S8 get disassembled and destroyed on video

Let the carnage begin.

Xiaomi Mi 6 visits AnTuTu, scores 170,000

The top of the line smartphone may get announced as soon as tomorrow.

Deal: 60% off Spigen cases for the Galaxy S8+

You can grab any of these cases from Amazon at heavy discounts, courtesy of Spigen USA.

Silver Nokia 6 went on sale today in China, aaand it’s gone

All variants of the Nokia 6 are in high demand in China. The silver model went on sale today at Chinese online retailer JD.com and sold out shortly after.

HTC One X10 official poster leaks, hints at bigger battery

A new image of the already leaked phone was tweeted, confirming name and looks of the device.

Giant Samsung Galaxy S8 sculptures pop up in UK

No, it's not an alien invasion but a promo campaign.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 to be priced from $231

A new leak purportedly reveals the pricing details for the yet-unannounced smartphone.

Qualcomm sues Apple for making its modems look inferior to Intel’s

The chipset company countersues after it was hit with numerous lawsuits for overcharging manufacturers.

Xiaomi launches Mi VR Play 2 headset for $14

It's the successor to the similarly affordable Mi VR Play from last year.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 to come with Snapdragon 626

The source also mentions a Sony IMX378 sensor for the main camera.

Oppo R11 uncovered in GFXBench database: dual 16MP main camera, 20MP selfie cam

Oppo is getting serious about its photography. Also, the phone could be its first to launch with Nougat.

Microsoft has laid Windows Vista to rest

Windows Vista will no longer be supported with security updated from Microsoft.