The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Sony Xperia ZR, and Samsung Galaxy Core are among this week's juiciest rumors.
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This column gathers the top rumors in the Android space. It was originally published December 14, 2012, and is updated weekly.
This week, we heard tell of a few new devices and heard more rumors about a couple of smartphones already in the pipeline. The last couple of days yielded information for the Sony "Dogo", Motorola X Phone, and a pair of Samsung handsets.
Device confirmed!
The Oppo R809T is very thin with its 6.93mm chassis.
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Oppo R809T (April 25, 2013)
Oppo announced the latest member of its smartphone family this week when it introduced the R809T. Unveiled on
Sina Weibo (
translate), the handset features a a 4.7-inch 720p display, 8-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front camera, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and 1GB RAM. Powered by
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the phone will likely arrive in China at some point over the next few weeks. Once expected to be the "world's thinnest" smartphone at 6.13mm, the Oppo R809T comes in at a still-svelte 6.93mm thick.
April 20 - April 26, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (April 26, 2013)
According to a
Wall Street Journal report, Samsung expects to release a
waterproof and dust-proof version of the
Samsung Galaxy S4. Known for now as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, the smartphone is rumored to touch down in July.
Samsung Galaxy Core (April 26, 2013)
Samsung could also be readying yet another member of the Galaxy family as word of a Samsung Galaxy Core
trickles online (
translate). Details for the smartphone point to a trimmed-down experience with specs such as a 4.3-inch (800x480) display, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 768MB RAM, 8GB internal storage (with microSD expansion), a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a 1,800mAh battery. Resembling pretty much every other Samsung handset as of late, the Galaxy Core figures to run Android 4.1 with TouchWiz UI.
Sony Xperia ZR (April 26, 2013)
Sony may introduce a 4.6-inch variation of the Xperia Z in the near term, reports
Xperiablog. Previously rumored under the moniker "Dogo", the C550X looks to feature a 720p HD display, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, a 13-megapixel (Exmor RS) rear camera, and 2,300mAH battery. While the processor is listed as a Qualcomm design, it is unclear whether it will be a Snapdragon S4 Pro or Snapdragon 600 series. Like the Xperia Z, the so-called Xperia ZR is also rumored to be water-resistant.
Previous rumors for the handset line up closely with the Xperia ZR specs; however it's not an exact match. Details uncovered in March
suggested the Dogo would feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU, though it was listed with 32GB internal storage. For what it's worth, this handset was also tied to the name "Xperia A" and was said to feature an IR blaster and NFC support.
Could the Google X be the same as the Motorola X Phone?
Google X (April 24, 2013)
Benchmark scores
found on AnTuTu suggest the much-ballyhooed Motorola X-Phone could run Android 5.0.1 when it arrives. The scores, which can be easily rigged, show a "Google X" with a 1.5GHz processor and a score of 15,479. It is unclear which processor brand was used for the test, nor do we know if it's dual-core or quad-core. Given the hype surrounding the device and today's stable of top Androids, we should look for the latter.
The level of customization in the Motorola X-Phone may prove to be lower than originally reported, according to a recent
AndroidAndMe post. Sources indicate that users will be able to choose from an "endless choice of color combinations" and the material (plastic, metal, and carbon fiber) for the outer casing. Previous rumors
suggested that the X-Phone is actually part of a larger brand and an approach that could feature
user-defined configurations for memory and processor options as well as carrier selection.
Hugh Bradlow, chief technology officer for Australia's Telstra recently
told senior mobile staff at the carrier that the upcoming handset is a "real breakthrough, a game-changer that will put pressure on Samsung and Apple." Details are still light, however it is alleged to feature software and capabilities not found on Samsung's Galaxy line. What's more, it reportedly pulls together Google services unlike anything we have seen to date.
It likely won't be called the
X-Phone when the project hits prime time, but the project is at least very much real. A job posting on LinkedIn advertised for an "X-Phone" product manager.
A potential X-Phone candidate in the wild?
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Plenty of other rumors swirl around the suspected device, including one that the X-Phone may offer hardware choices that resemble the
Droid Razr Maxx HD, according to one
PhoneArena source.
Other rumors suggest that the X-Phone series could offer up to 128GB of internal storage and include a 3,000mAh or larger battery. Expected as the first
Android 5.0 "Key Lime Pie" device, the X-Phone could also boast Sony Exmor camera sensor. It's worth noting that specs line up with
speculation of an unbreakable case, extended life battery, and wireless charging.
April 13 - April 19, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (April 19, 2013)
Samsung looks to have delayed the release of the Galaxy S4 Mini by eight weeks, reports SamMobile. Rumored to come in two colors (Black Mist and White Frost), Samsung may offer the handset in both single-SIM and dual-SIM flavors.
Dovetailing with previous
rumors, the Galaxy S4 Mini could feature a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, AGPS, and provide 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB storage options. Presumed to run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung's own Touch Wiz Nature UX, the single-SIM model is rumored to have a quad-core processor, with the dual-SIM edition getting a dual-core processor.
LG Optimus G2 (April 18, 2013)
The LG Optimus G2 could prove to be too thin for a conventional form factor, or so says tech site
MyDrivers (translate). Word on the street is that the volume and power buttons will be moved to the rear, as they do not fit properly on the sides. First discovered by its model number, the LG D801 has been found to score considerably high on benchmark tests; all sources indicate LG may be readying one of the most powerful devices to date.
Rumored as the LG
Optimus G2, details include Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, a 13-megapixel rear camera, 2GB RAM, and an Adreno 330 GPU. Expected to offer a full-HD 1,920x1,080-pixel display, it's possible that the D801 will boast a screen size of 5 inches or larger.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 (April 18, 2013)
The first details for what is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 have arrived, suggesting that another midrange experience is on the horizon. Preliminary specifications are reported to include a dual-core 1GHz Broadcom processor, a display resolution of 480x800 pixels, 4GB internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. As often has been the case with European models of this kind, the Galaxy Ace 3 is rumored to come in a variety of colors and single-SIM and dual-SIM editions.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (April 17, 2013)
Samsung may take a page out of the HTC playbook with the upcoming Galaxy Note 3, SamMobile suggests. Reportedly "worried" about the design of the next big thing, Samsung could change things up for the massive handset and forgo the familiar plastic materials.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch display, according to details found on Samsung's Galaxy S4 microsite. A Samsung Game Pad accessory lists support for 4-inch to 6.3-inch screen sizes, leading many to believe this will be size of the next phablet experience. Lining up with a previous
Korean Times report, Samsung could give its next Note an
eight-core processor.
April 6 - April 12, 2013
The so-called Huawei EDGE is rumored with impressive hardware.
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Huawei Edge (April 11, 2013)
Huawei may dial up the Edge as the handset maker's
flagship device for summer 2013. Recently
leaked (translate) details suggest the smartphone will run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and feature a quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, a 4.9-inch 1080p HD display, and 2,600mAh battery. Reportedly, the Huawei Edge will come in 16GB and 32GB models and could come in a svelte 6.3mm chassis.
March 3 - April 5, 2013
Android-powered notebooks (April 2, 2013)
Fresh rumors out of
Digitimes suggest that Google is building an Android-powered notebook PC that could arrive as soon as the third quarter. Reportedly, the "Androidbook" is one of Sundar Pichai's projects and could help accelerate Google's foray into the PC market.
Nexus 7 refresh (April 3, 2013)
The next generation of Nexus 7 could arrive in July, according to Reuters. Reportedly, Google will again employ Asus for the devices however Qualcomm may have replaced NVIDIA as the chipmaker of choice. It remains unclear what will happen with the current series of Nexus 7 models; rumors suggest Google could be pushing for a lower price for the 7-inch lineup.
Previous rumors
suggest that the new Nexus 7 could feature an HD display. Along those lines, DisplaySearch analyst Paul Semenza
recently told CNET that the next model may reach 323 pixels per inch. Potentially, we could see up to 1,900 x 1,200 pixel resolution.
The Casio C881 Gz'One Commando could soon join Verizon's Android roster.
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Casio C881 Gz'One Commando (April 1, 2013)
A Casio C881 Gz'One Commando has been recently
spotted in FCC documents, tipping Verizon's hand for an upcoming military-spec device. Presumably a successor to last year's
C771 Gz'One Commando, the details look to include CDMA and LTE support, as well as NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
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