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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is probably the most gigantic smartphone in the market right now and it might soon be getting a dual SIM version. The image of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Duos has been leaked and bar the pattern at the back, the design of the upcoming smartphone is identical to that of the international version.


The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Duos is reported to have SCH-P729 as its model number. It is said to match the Galaxy Mega 6.3 6.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 pixels and will feature a 1.7 GHz dual-core Exynos processor along with 1 GB of RAM, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, microSD card slot and will run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Duos is said to have already cleared Bluetooth certification, but there is no word on the launch date and the pricing of the smartphone at the moment.

Images of a red Google Nexus 5 have leaked online ahead of the vibrantly hued handset’s expected release in the coming weeks.

Just days after HTC stated it needed to put more effort into lower-end devices a new mid-range handset has leaked under the moniker of the HTC Desire 8.


Expected to be a more affordable sibling to the HTC One and inbound HTC One 2, the newly surfaced HTC Desire 8 leaks have claimed that the mid-range handset will sport a 5.5-inch display, although screen quality and resolution levels are still unclear.

Caught on camera, details of the handset’s upcoming specs sheet have appeared alongside a rather official looking HTC Desire 8 picture.

Seemingly set to be a svelte, plastic bodied handset, the HTC Desire 8 will reportedly host stereo speakers either end of the expansive, phablet-esque display.

According to the leaks, the handset will also benefit from a strong camera collection with a 13-megapixel primary rear-mounted camera tipped to line up alongside a 5-megapixel forward-mounted snapper.

Although the phone has been shown off with a standard white finish , it has been claimed that, like the Nokia Lumia 1020, the Desire 8 will launch in a range of hues, with orange, cyan, yellow and red offerings all expected to make an appearance.

Having surfaced via Chinese site MyDrivers, it has been suggested that the HTC Desire 8 will be officially unveiled on March 18. With the HTC One 2 also expected to launch in mid-March, this teased date could well have bigger announcements in store.

A new round of Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks have leaked, with latest reports suggesting two variations of the flagship handset will be made available.


With the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date widely expected to be held on February 24, new leaks have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S4 follow-on will launch in both quad-core, 2K display and octa-core Full HD display hosting variations.

While a separate Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is expected to launch in the future, it is believed the leaked flagship variations are set to be more akin to Apple’s iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C offerings than full blown spinoffs.

According to leaked AnTuTu benchmark results, surfaced via PhoneArena, {pullquote}the two Samsung Galaxy S5 variations will be known as the Samsung SM-G900R4 and Samsung SM-G900H{/p[ullquote}. Both will feature 16-megapixel rear-mounted cameras alongside secondary, 2-megapixel snappers up front and Google’s latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.

That’s where the similarities end, however. The leaks have claimed that the Samsung SM-G900R4 will play host to a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor alongside 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Interestingly, this version of the HTC One rival will reportedly run a QHD display with a stunning 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution.

On the other side, the Samsung SM-G900H variation will see a 1.5GHz octa-core Exynos CPU line up alongside 2GB of RAM and a more traditional 1920 x 1080p Full HD display. The lower screen resolution S5 will reportedly add 2GB of RAM and just 16GB of integrated storage.

Although Samsung has yet to officially confirm the existence of such a device, the Korean manufacturer last week teased the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 launch, issuing invites to a February 24 press event dubbed “Unpacked 5.”

Leaked screenshots from the Sony Xperia Z2 suggest Sony’s first 2014 flagship will offer superior camera features.


Expected to be released during MWC 2014, the Sony Xperia Z2 should offer some improved camera functionality over its predecessor.

A batch of leaked screenshots from the Xperia Z2’s camera app has revealed some enhanced photographic features.

Although the hardware is expected to remain the same, with the Z2 matching the 20.7-megapixel rear camera of the Sony Xperia Z1, it seems Sony will tweak the smartphone’s camera software to make the most of its high-resolution snapper.

From the screenshots, it seems the Z2 is capable of shooting full 1080p HD videos at 60fps, which is double that of the full HD 30fps functionality of the Z1.

There is also a new mode for shooting 15.5-megapixel stills, adding a new level from the Xperia Z1’s 8-megapixel and 20.7-megapixel options.

Apparently the Xperia Z2 is also capable of recording 4K video, but there’s no mention of it in these screenshots, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will not be featured.

In fact, some suggest the 4K video functionality, along with Timeshift video, creative effects and other features will arrive in the form of separate apps.

Camera specs aside, the Xperia Z2 should have a 5.25-inch 2K 2,560 x 1,440p display running on a quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and 3GB of RAM.

The Xperia Z2 should also feature Android 4.4 KitKat and introduce a Xenon flash to the rear camera, rather than the LED version used in the Xperia Z1.

Both phones will most likely look very similar when the Z2 is eventually launched, with the Z1’s waterproof and dustproof qualities making the jump to the Z2 as well.