1. iphone 11
We expect to see successors to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR around the same annual September target that Apple prefers.
Concept renders based on purportedly leaked CAD data showcase three large back camera sensors in a huge-looking module, and while initial representations looked awkward, the more recent renders (like the OnLeaks/CashKaro one above) are a bit more appealing. Both the iPhone XS and XS Max follow-ups are expected to have three back cameras, with the iPhone XR successor expected to have two back cameras. They're rumoured to pack in a nighttime shooting mode akin to Google's Night Sight on the Pixel 3.
Otherwise, we're not expecting huge changes in tow. We'll probably see the same-size screens, probably won't see much if any change in terms of notch and bezel size, and those screens will probably have the same split of OLED and LCD tech as last year. We've heard rumours of frosted glass on the back this time around, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, and the screen is also rumoured to ditch 3D Touch pressure-sensitivity.
A Bloomberg report suggests that the new 2019 iPhones will not come with 5G network support – so if that's something you want ASAP, you may not get it from the next iPhone. At this point, however, it's too early to put much stock into any of these rumours and reports. We're enticed by the rumour that the iPhone XS follow-up will have a huge 4,000mAh battery, but a 50% boost like that is unlikely given Apple's history in that department. A leak suggesting that Apple will actually include the needed cable and power brick for fast-charging sounds great, though...
We'll get juicier and surely firmer details as the year goes on, though. After all, the Apple rumour mill never disappoints.
2. Samsung Galaxy note 10
It's not a dramatic leap in logic to assume that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will probably look like a boxier, stylus-packing update to the Galaxy S10+. That's been Samsung's approach for a while now, and there's little reason to believe that it'll change too much this year.
But there will reportedly be two Galaxy Note 10 models this time around, with the Note 10 pegged at 6.3in and the Note 10 Pro slated to be extra-large and in charge at 6.7in. The concept renders above and at the top from OnLeaks/Pricebaba show the possible look, which builds upon the S10 aesthetic.
Leaks further point to both the 3.5mm headphone port and much-ignored Bixby button being removed for the Note 10 phones, with three cameras on the Note 10 and four on the Note 10 Pro thanks to the added 3D depth-sensing camera.
Samsung has confirmed the launch for 7 August, so there's only a few weeks left until the Note 10 is revealed to the world.
3. Google Pixel 4
What you're looking at above is quite literally an official shot of the Google Pixel 4. It's not a concept render or even a leak - Google released the image after a massive flow of leaks emerged, seemingly to silence some of the speculation over the coming months.
As you can clearly see, the back of the Pixel 4 will have a big, square-shaped camera module that is incredibly similar to the one rumoured for the new iPhone. We see at least two cameras there, along with an additional sensor and a flash. All of the previous pixels have had one back camera, so that's a significant change indeed. Also different: no sign of the familiar two-tone aesthetic, or a fingerprint sensor on the back. It really is looking more and more like an iPhone...
Otherwise, we've heard a handful of solid rumours. One suggests that Google will ditch all physical buttons with the Pixel 4 and use capacitive touch "buttons" instead. Another points to a possible use of radar via a Google initiative called "Project Soli," which would reportedly let you use hand gestures in the air to control media from afar. Well, that's certainly unique.
We're also expecting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 onboard, another October release, and a pretty sizable price point for standard and XL models, as usual. Google has been an incredibly leaky ship with the Pixels, so expect many more details before October rolls around.
4.Huawei Mate x
Shown at MWC in late February, the 5G-capable Huawei Mate X is a foldable phone along the lines of Samsung's Galaxy Fold, but it's done in a quite different manner. Rather than have a second screen hidden inside the fold, this one extra-large 8in display is wrapped around the outside.
That means you'll have screen on the front, screen on the back, and then one big conjoined screen when you fully unfold it. The benefit is a slimmer-looking phone; the downside comes with potential scratches, and possibly a flimsier feel than the Galaxy Fold.
In any case, we're super enticed, especially after going hands-on. The Mate X was supposed to ship sometime in the first half of this year, but following the Galaxy Fold debacle, Huawei has delayed the release until September. And it won't be cheap: in fact, it's hilariously expensive at €2299 (about £1970).
5.MOTOROLA: FOLDABLE RAZR
Once upon a time, Motorola's RAZR was the hottest phone in the world. And if foldable smartphones end up being the wave of the future, then maybe Moto's new RAZR V4 will repeat the feat.
Rumours and reports point to a RAZR revival as foldable smartphone, following the lead of Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Huawei's Mate X. An official patent filing sketch above shows what's believed to be the design, carrying over the original aesthetic with a wider frame and one big, extra-tall screen inside – and a smaller screen outside, for good measure.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year that a US$1500 price point was expected, which his no longer shocking to hear given the higher price tags of the aforementioned rivals, with a possible (but not yet confirmed) release target of February. Well, February has come and gone, but new reports are still coming with more and more potential details.
For example, XDA Developers reports that the phone's outer display can be used as a trackpad when you're using the larger inside screen, and that it will show "Quick Settings" tiles when closed to offer rapid access to some features. The outer screen can also be tapped to take a photo when the phone is unfolded. Curiously, leaks also point to mid-range tech inside, including a weaker Snapdragon processor and a sub-1080p 6.2in display. We're not as keen on those prospective specs.
The recent leaked render above (via Slashleaks) largely matches the patent sketches, although we don't know whether that means it's legit or that someone just made a really good fake based on existing leaks. In any case, we're very excited to check our the new RAZR... assuming it is real.
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