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The Galaxy event kicks off in less than 18 hours: Samsung will be unveiling several new products, most of which you already know in detail from recent leaks. Others however have leaked far less frequently. You can tune in when the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first international competitor to the iPhone Ultra and a very exciting Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are unveiled for the first time in London. The expected surprise guests are likely to be the first Samsung Android XR glasses, which should become available pretty soon according to fresh new information hours before Galaxy Unpacked.

Leaked firmware reveals that Asus developed ROG Phone 10 and 10 Pro models, codenamed “Boston,” with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, Wi-Fi 7, and distinct camera systems. The devices were reportedly canceled following Asus’s 2026 withdrawal from the smartphone market, leaving the firmware dump as the clearest record of the unreleased gaming phones.

Leaks from early Xiaomi 18-series prototypes suggest that HyperOS 4 is set for a major visual redesign, including wallpapers and the user interface. This could feature translucent “Liquid Glass” elements, refreshed icons, revised navigation details and more.

The Light Flip is one of the most unusual flip phones of the year. With a user interface designed for minimalists, an OLED display, a 50 MP camera, and a 5G modem, the device offers modern yet understated specs.

Samsung has reportedly raised initial Galaxy Z Fold 8 production numbers, signaling confidence that the wider 4:3 model will outsell both the Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The shift comes as Apple prepares a rumored foldable iPhone.

The DRAM crisis is leading to disputes between memory and smartphone manufacturers. Oppo and Vivo are reported to have rejected Samsung’s latest price increase, while Xiaomi expects to be able to purchase memory at lower prices again before the end of the year.

For the first time in Apple’s history, there will be no iPhone 18 in September—only the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable device, potentially named the iPhone Ultra. According to analysts, this decision appears to be a done deal and Xiaomi may have already adopted it for their September Xiaomi 18 Pro launch, as a leaker currently suggests.

For a long time, it was the deal you could always count on: Anyone who pre-ordered the new Galaxy smartphones received double the storage space at no extra cost. In an email, Samsung has now confirmed that this offer will no longer be available, at least for the upcoming smartphones.

With its BlackBerry-style design and a second touchscreen on the back, the Unihertz Titan 2 is one of the most unusual smartphones on the market. Pebblehertz makes the second display much more useful, as it can display thousands of Pebble watch faces.

A SemiAnalysis teardown of Huawei's Kirin 9030 Pro suggests SMIC's DUV-only N+3 process rivals Intel's 18A node in one unexpected area despite lacking access to EUV lithography. The report explores the engineering tricks that made it possible and why they still fall short of matching the industry's leading-edge processes.

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 4 update improves the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature so it only obscures a video playing in picture-in-picture mode. The rest of the screen remains fully visible, a change first previewed at MWC earlier this year.

A sobering forecast for market leader Samsung: Apple's expected entry into the foldable smartphone market is set to put significant pressure on the South Korean company. According to new market projections, Apple's first foldable iPhone could capture a 25% market share in 2026 in its very first year on sale. Samsung is expected to remain the market leader with its upcoming Galaxy Z8 series, but its lead is projected to shrink dramatically.

In a new video, the soon to be released iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max successors are primarily shown in the stylish red color option "Dark Cherry". While the main focus of YouTuber John Prosser is on the variable aperture of the new main camera some other aspects of the renewed iPhones are discussed as well.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Poco M8 Power 5G ahead of its launch in India. The official microsite suggests that the phone will focus on battery life and come in an orange finish.

Specs of an upcoming Oppo smartphone have leaked, and they reveal it will boast the biggest battery capacity in an Oppo smartphone. The phone will also have a 120Hz OLED display and super fast charging.

Samsung’s next-generation flagship foldables will be officially unveiled on Wednesday alongside the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2. A retailer is already listing all versions of the smartphones and smartwatches in advance – but at prices even higher than expected.

What target audience is Sony trying to reach with its new flagship phone? With its unique features, Sony clearly sets itself apart from the competition. Yet, when it comes to the OLED display and overall dimensions, the new Xperia generation follows mainstream trends. Is Sony missing a clear strategy.

It turns out the Motorola Edge 70 Max won’t just receive two major Android updates after all. Motorola has officially commented the update support for this premium mid-range smartphone. According to the company, update support isn’t quite as bad as feared, but it’s nowhere near as good as what Apple, Samsung, or Google offer.

Ahead of the launch of the NaviX Ultra, Nubia has shared live photos of the phone online. It has also released a video ad; but while it is still keeping the specs of the phone a secret, rumored specs have surfaced.

Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch its Xiaomi 18 series in India in December, about two months earlier than its usual flagship release window. The lineup is expected to include standard, Pro, and limited-availability Pro Max models, while the Ultra variant has reportedly been cancelled.

Early ColorOS 17 design elements have reportedly surfaced in ColorOS 16.0.8 through a version 17 Shelf build on the OnePlus Ace 5. The rounded corners and subdued blur effects suggest a restrained “liquid acrylic” aesthetic rather than a full Liquid Glass overhaul, ahead of ColorOS 17’s expected debut on the Find X10 series.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over after Spain defeated Argentina in a match that some may describe as somewhat tedious at times. The after show party may have been much more exciting for tech fans in particular where Honors yet unreleased Robot Phone made its appearance in the hands of the winning team, as videos and pictures demonstrate.

Vivo has officially confirmed the X300 E as the latest addition to its high-end X300 lineup. The company has revealed the phone’s design and three color options, while also confirming its battery capacity and a Zeiss-tuned camera system.

The OnePlus 16 and Oppo Find X10 Ultra are expected to launch as next-generation flagship smartphones. However, a new leak indicates that the phones may not see a wide global release, with both potentially skipping India.

The ability to record high‑quality video on a smartphone is becoming increasingly important, whether for social media or for capturing personal moments. With the Xperia 1 VIII, Sony aims to position itself among the most capable video‑focused smartphones, drawing on Alpha‑derived features such as S‑Cinetone and AI‑powered real‑time tracking. We’ve also examined how the Xperia’s cameras compare with those of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra.

The Hisense A10 has been recently revealed, and so far, the company has confirmed that the e-ink phone will feature a detachable secondary display. Now, the brand has officially shared some more core specs of the modular smartphone.

A 6,500-mAh battery in a case just 7.2 mm thick and weighing 183 grams—and still supports wireless charging up to 15 W? The Motorola Edge 70 Pro combines features that are usually mutually exclusive in other slim smartphones.

A review by fenibook examines the North Korean “People’s Pixel,” a Google Pixel 8 Pro clone with weaker performance but generous memory, capable cameras, and a cooler-running MediaTek chip. Despite a spoofed 120Hz display claim, its eye-friendly dimming, strong telephoto macro performance, and unlocked bootloader make it an unusually competitive imitation.

In the eyes of many, the Vivo X300 Ultra is the ultimate camera flagship of the year, it also currently tops our ranking of camera phones in 2026. Unlike with the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, a successor does appear to be planned for 2027 and several variants are already being evaluated. A reliable leaker currently reveals, what's in store for the next generation of the ultimate Zeiss camera flagship.

A leaked Qualcomm data sheet details the unreleased SM4875 “Poros,” a next-generation Snapdragon 4-series chip, tentatively named 4 Gen 6, featuring an Adreno 6-series GPU, LPDDR5 support, optional Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0, and TSMC’s 4 nm process. While its Kryo CPU configuration remains unchanged, upgraded connectivity, security hardware, and I/O suggest a substantial platform refresh ahead of a possible 2027 launch.

It apparently does exist and was even spotted in the wild for the first time. Xiaomi's more compact Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple the iPhone Ultra competitor does indeed seem to run HyperOS 4, even a first screenshot already exists.

iiPhone loyalty reached a record 87% in the first quarter of 2026, while the share of new buyers switching from Android fell to 12%. The findings underscore the strength of established smartphone ecosystems, suggesting Apple’s growth may depend more on upgrades than on attracting Android users.

Sony’s new flagship smartphone leverages the expertise of the Alpha camera lineup, including an AI‑driven assistant. After completing our review, we’re comparing the camera system of Sony’s latest Android flagship with Oppo’s newest high‑end model to determine whether Sony’s imaging performance can actually pull ahead.

The Edge 70 Pro and many other Motorola phones offer a nearly stock Android experience with useful features. However, update supply period is relatively short here, and preinstalled third-party apps noticeably detract from the otherwise clean user experience.

Although the Instagram Story didn’t provide the very first glimpse, it did offer the first official look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be unveiled next week during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event. One of the BTS members was allowed to go ahead and "leak" the device in full glory.

(Update: Flip 7, not Flip 8) Trailers of the upcoming movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, have shown the titular character using a Samsung foldable. Now, Samsung has released a new video advert that explains how that decision came to be.

A new leak suggests Google’s Pixel 11a will feature the Tensor G6 chip, a MediaTek M90 modem, 8 GB of RAM, and a 6.3-inch 120 Hz display. The report also points to a slightly smaller battery, a new front-facing camera sensor, improved Face Unlock, four color options, and regional variants.

The Honor Robot Phone is nearing launch, and at this point, it is unclear if global markets will get to experience the device. Regardless, Honor will showcase the phone at WAIC in China on July 18, and for the time being, global audiences will have to make do with a leaked hands-on video.

Infinix has released the Hot 70 Pro smartphone in the global market. The company’s new budget smartphone features a 144 Hz LCD display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, a secondary Active Matrix Cube LED display, and a 6,000 mAh battery. Plus, it comes in six fancy color options.

A leaked patent suggests that Huawei’s next tri-fold could replace the original model’s Z-style hinge with a U-shaped, fully inward-folding design and add an external display. The Huawei Mate XT 2 is expected to launch sometime later this year.

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features three 50-MP sensors—for the main, ultra-wide, and zoom cameras—in a squircle-shaped module, plus one on the front. In our test, the phone proved that it can certainly hold its own against much more expensive phones when it comes to photography.

Samsung is practically the leader when it comes to the number of unnecessary apps pre-installed on new smartphones. Now Samsung is adding yet another app to that list, though customers are set to receive three months of free music streaming as a small consolation.

So, the time has come: OnePlus will soon no longer be available in Europe and many other regions of the world. As an editor at Notebookcheck, I’ve followed the brand from the very beginning, and I’d like to look back on our shared history.

Oppo’s K15 launches in China on July 24 with an 8000mAh battery, 80W charging, triple 50MP cameras and a built-in cooling fan. Its modest Dimensity 7360 chipset makes the fan’s practical value questionable, suggesting Oppo prioritized premium styling and marketing features while controlling costs.

Caviar’s limited-edition "Legends" collection honors football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with customized Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro models featuring enamel portraits and 24-karat gold. But the price tags are very, very steep.

An ISP diagnostics log, part of the trove of internal Tata Electronics files leaked in June by the World Leaks ransomware group, confirms several previously rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of Apple's official announcement.

Samsung states that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s reported red screen discoloration is caused by faulty color-correction software rather than permanent OLED damage. Affected users can have their devices fixed at service centers, but an update is expected to roll out more broadly soon.

A new leak has revealed the design, key specifications, and expected European pricing of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G. The smartphone has also received certifications in Malaysia and Indonesia, suggesting that a global launch may be approaching.