As we approach the conclusion of Week 4 of 2024, the top stories have mainly focused on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. However, Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series has also managed to attract attention.
We have seen renders of both the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9. In summary, the Pixel 9 Pro will feature a flat display and sides, a smaller 6.5″ screen, and a change in the camera island design. The Pixel 9, on the other hand, will have a flat front and back with a 6.1-inch screen and the addition of a zoom camera. It remains to be seen how this camera will compare to the one on the Pixel 9 Pro.
The Galaxy S24 series has managed to surpass the S23 series in Indian orders by three weeks. The Galaxy S24 Ultra underwent drop and scratch tests and performed admirably. A teardown revealed the internal components and highlighted the nearly doubled vapor chamber.
Samsung’s latest flagship chipset has outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in Geekbench and 3D Mark Solar Bay GPU tests.
The top-tier Samsung flagship received a repairability score of 9/10 from PBKreviews, similar to its predecessor.
Motorola has announced the list of phones that will receive the Android 14 update. The list includes devices from the Razr series, the Edge series, the G series, and the ThinkPhone. Additionally, the OnePlus 12 and 12R have gone global, with the 12 shipping in North America, Europe, and India from February 6, and the 12R initially shipping in India on February 6, followed by a release in North America and Europe from February 13.