Week 16 in review: Xiaomi Mi 6 unveiled, Galaxy S8 first impressions surface

Yordan, 23 April 2017

One phone took most of the spotlight this week - the Xiaomi Mi 6 was finally unveiled. The device comes in 11 sweet colors, has a dual camera and the latest chipset Snapdragon 835. Qualcomm’s SoC also starred in another popular article - the benchmark comparison of Galaxy S8+ versions.

Other manufacturers also made headlines - ZTE unveiled Axon 7s, while HTC tested its upcoming U flagship.

Scroll down for the full list of the most interesting and trending articles in the past week.

Xiaomi Mi 6 official - dual camera and Snapdragon 835

Xiaomi Mi 6 official - dual camera and Snapdragon 835

Xiaomi finally took the wraps off the Mi 6 - it comes with a Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM.


Samsung Galaxy S8+ Exynos 8895 vs Snapdragon 835 benchmark comparison

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Exynos 8895 vs Snapdragon 835 benchmark comparison

The US variant of Samsung's latest flagship seems to fall short and we have the numbers to prove it.


Xiaomi Mi 6 press renders leak just a few hours ahead of unveiling

Xiaomi Mi 6 press renders leak just a few hours ahead of unveiling

The handset is also the star of a grainy hands-on video, and its specs have been listed one last time.


Some Samsung Galaxy S8 users are complaining about reddish tint on display

Some Samsung Galaxy S8 users are complaining about reddish tint on display

Correcting the phone's color display settings allegedly doesn't improve the situation.


Galaxy S8 durability test scratches, burns, and tries to bend it

Galaxy S8 durability test scratches, burns, and tries to bend it

Check out Samsung's newest flagship smartphone being put through some nasty torture testing.


Samsung Galaxy S8+ prototype with dual rear cameras surfaces in hands-on photos

Samsung Galaxy S8+ prototype with dual rear cameras surfaces in hands-on photos

The overall design may be an indication of what we are to expect from the Note8.


Xiaomi Mi Max 2 gets pictured inside a transparent case

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 gets pictured inside a transparent case

The huge phablet is likely to be unveiled at the company's event on April 19.


ZTE unveils Axon 7s with Snapdragon 821

ZTE unveils Axon 7s with Snapdragon 821

A laconic press release doesn't tell us much more. does it get the 6GB RAM/128GB storage upgrade? That's TBD.


Analyst: Galaxy Note8 will have dual cameras, one wide-angle + one telephoto

Analyst: Galaxy Note8 will have dual cameras, one wide-angle + one telephoto

This will be Samsung's first phone with dual cameras.


Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 listed on GearBest with full list of specs

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 listed on GearBest with full list of specs

Although there has been no official developments surrounding the Mi Mix’s successor, the Mi Mix 2 was listed along with its specs and a mockup render.


Sony Xperia XZ Premium prototype is on sale in a Romanian pawn shop

Sony Xperia XZ Premium prototype is on sale in a Romanian pawn shop

The smartphone will be officially released at the beginning of June, but someone has already pawned a prototype.


Sharp officially unveils Aquos R with Snapdragon 835 and 22.6MP camera

Sharp officially unveils Aquos R with Snapdragon 835 and 22.6MP camera

A new smartphone has just been announced by the Japanese maker with top-of-the-line specs.


HTC U (Ocean) image leaks

HTC U (Ocean) image leaks

The leaked image comes courtesy of the usually reliable tipster Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks).


Xiaomi Mi 6 to be available in 11 colors

Xiaomi Mi 6 to be available in 11 colors

A TENAA listing for the newest Xiaomi flagship lists eleven different colors to choose from.


New Google Play Store update makes it easier to manage your apps

New Google Play Store update makes it easier to manage your apps

New server-side update for the Play Store totally improves how we see available updates and manage apps we barely use.


Aviation-inspired watch face wins Samsung's design contest for the Gear S3

Aviation-inspired watch face wins Samsung's design contest for the Gear S3

Chosen among 2,000+ competitors by an esteemed panel of judges.


Moto X (2017) stars in more leaked hands-on images

Moto X (2017) stars in more leaked hands-on images

These reveal that the smartphone will have a version with 4GB of RAM too.


Test: Android 7.1 makes the OnePlus 3T video steadier

Test: Android 7.1 makes the OnePlus 3T video steadier

OnePlus shows how a software update can make your footage better-looking.


Samsung Galaxy S8+ teardown reveals poor repairability

Samsung Galaxy S8+ teardown reveals poor repairability

Samsung's latest big flagship has only been able to receive a 4 out of 10 repairability score.


HTC U flagship to be officially unveiled on May 16

HTC U flagship to be officially unveiled on May 16

The announcement came in the form of a tweet that also includes a five second teaser along with the following tagline: "Squeeze for the Brilliant U."



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  • LLL
  • 24 Apr 2017
  • PA7

Moto Z2 Play news??

Reliable/ speedy/ fully functional/ responsive, etc. Or nothing.

Yeah it was a full week, a week full of news. In fact it is difficult to include all the key points in a nutshell: Mi 6 outstanding value for money SD835, 6GB RAM, dual 12MP camera setup, etc, phone (Sadly, lack of SD card again). S8's reddish issue....

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