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Early images of the Honor Magic V6 showcase the stylish Red Rabbit colour option, whilst Oppo has teased the Find N6.

Honor Magic V6 versus Oppo Find N6: First foldable phone teasers in 2026

As China collectively returns from Lunar New Year celebrations, early teasers for upcoming smartphones have promptly surfaced across social media. Honor leads the way by releasing the first video for its new foldable, showcased in a stylish new Red Rabbit colour option, whilst Oppo’s teaser features another animal.

Alexander Fagot, 24 Feb 2026 14:21

Xiaomi 18 series to adopt Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display feature

Identical to Sure View on HP's EliteBook laptops and PrivacyGuard on Lenovo ThinkPads, Samsung has now equipped the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new Privacy Display feature. Said feature is set to be copied by other smartphone OEMs, starting with the Xiaomi 18 series later this year.

Ricci Rox, 24 Feb 2026 08:15

OnePlus 16 leak reveals sub-1 mm display bezels

The next-generation OnePlus flagship, expected to be called the OnePlus 16, has appeared in a fresh leak. It suggests the device could feature even thinner bezels than the OnePlus 15.

Huzefa Baloch, 24 Feb 2026 04:27

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra in one of its global launch colours.

Official: Multiple launch colours confirmed for Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 globally

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be available internationally in multiple launch colours. While the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's sparkling green finish is undoubtedly a highlight, it seems that Xiaomi could have a special version of the Xiaomi 17 planned for its global fans, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2026 23:44

A look at the side of the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi

Xiaomi's Leica Edition flagship pictured before launching globally

Xiaomi's Leica Edition flagship has been pictured before its anticipated global release. Bearing different branding to align with recent leaks, the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi will depart from the Leica Edition in a few key design details, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2026 21:56

ETA Prime plans to share a build video later. Pictured: the modified Galaxy S20 FE mini PC.

YouTuber converts cracked smartphone into under $100 mini PC for gaming and emulation

YouTuber ETA Prime has turned a broken phone into an under $100 mini PC with a few Raspberry Pi parts. This modified PC with the Galaxy S20 FE mainboard is shown to handle light games and emulation with ease.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Feb 2026 17:39

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra skips built-in magnets, but may support faster wired charging.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra skips much anticipated feature as first unboxing video surfaces ahead of launch

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on videos have surfaced online as a YouTuber managed to secure a retail unit before the official release. The new flagship brings upgrades like a new Privacy Display feature, but it also misses out on an expected feature found on Google and Apple flagships.

Elvis Shida, 23 Feb 2026 17:05

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has somehow gone on sale in certain markets before its actual launch.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra stars in CPU and GPU hands-on benchmark tests ahead of official debut

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will launch officially in a few days but has now been benchmarked in a hands-on review ahead of that. The flagship phone is powered by a slightly overclocked variant of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2026 16:42

Honor Magic V6: Leak reveals key details of next-gen foldable phone ahead of global debut

The Honor Magic V5 foldable smartphone launched in July 2025 with a thin 4.1mm profile, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 5,820mAh battery. The company is now expected to launch the Magic V6, with a new leak revealing key details of the device ahead of its global debut.

Huzefa Baloch, 23 Feb 2026 14:49

The Phone 4a is expected to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Pictured: a picture showing a portion of the phone's back.

Nothing Phone 4a stars in new official design reveal ahead of imminent launch

The Nothing Phone 4a series is set to launch on March 5, 2026, and just a few days before the event, the company has shared the design of the non-Pro phone. As it turns out, the rear of the smartphone won't look significantly different than its predecessor.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Feb 2026 12:06

Official teasers reveal more specs of Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. Pictured: a promo picture showcasing the design of the phone.

New Motorola Edge 70 Fusion official teasers reveal camera, battery, and display details

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is set to be fully showcased at MWC 2026, which will happen in early March. Ahead of the global debut, the brand has put up some teasers on Flipkart, revealing some core specs of the upcoming mid-range phone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Feb 2026 09:47

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Biggest changes from the Galaxy S25 Ultra outlined

Ahead of its official release at Unpacked later this week, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's most significant upgrades over the Galaxy S25 Ultra have now been highlighted, with the flagship phone set to arrive with improvements to its display, charging, and cameras to a lesser degree.

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2026 05:35

A tech reviewer from Dubai has bought the white Galaxy S26 Ultra at a regular retailer

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appears in hands-on comparison pictures

In some regions of the world, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is already available in certain stores at especially high prices. One of the first owners of the sleek white Samsung flagship is already showing the phone on camera and comparing it with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Alexander Fagot, 23 Feb 2026 02:48

The Privacy Display in action: A Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra owner demonstrates the feature in a new video

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Best display upgrade shown in hands-on video

A very early adopter of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has recorded a hands-on video that shows the arguably most interesting new display feature, which can be particularly useful when receiving private messages in public spaces.

Alexander Fagot, 23 Feb 2026 02:38

Official: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion launching globally with MWC 2026 appearance teased

Motorola has begun teasing the release of its next smartphone. Bearing the hallmarks of a new Edge 70 smartphone, the teasers also indicate when the rumoured Edge 70 Fusion will debut globally, too.

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2026 23:37

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra in one of its launch colours.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: New global model pictured before imminent release

The global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been pictured in the flesh before its imminent release. Showcased alongside its Photography Kit, the new flagship should be joined by a bumper crop of other devices, including the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and a re-branded Leica Edition smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2026 22:09

A look at Xiaomi's new Iron Man-branded smartphone.

Poco X8 Pro: New special edition version pictured before global release

Xiaomi's new special edition smartphone has been pictured ahead of its release. Launching globally, the latest Iron Man Edition will take the shape of the Poco X8 Pro rather than its more expensive sibling.

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2026 21:07

Xiaomi to re-introduce the Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank on February 28 launch event. Pictured: a promo picture showing the lightweight and thin design of the power bank.

Xiaomi announces wider rollout of Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank with 22.5W fast charging

The Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank is set for a wider rollout. This ultra-slim portable charger was initially launched in Japan and later brought to some more markets. Now, it will get a proper global unveiling at the upcoming launch event.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 19:02

The Xiaomi Tag will be fully unveiled on February 28, 2026. Pictured: a promo picture showing the lightweight design of tracker.

Xiaomi confirms imminent launch of its affordable Apple AirTag competitor

The Xiaomi Tag is set to be the company's first proper attempt at introducing an Apple AirTag competitor. This tracking device has already been fully leaked before, and now, the company has confirmed that it's set for an imminent launch.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 18:13

Rumor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro phones could be in line for new, improved selfie cameras

According to a new leak, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be set to launch with new, upgraded selfie cameras. Both phones are expected to debut in September, as is typical.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2026 16:29

Even with 60W fast charging, the S26 Ultra will reportedly charge up to 75% in 30 minutes. Pictured: a leaked promo image of the phone.

New Galaxy S26 Ultra promo leak hints at unchanged battery life and charging speed

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to launch soon. While there are rumors of faster charging than the predecessor, a new official promo leak hints that there won't be any major change in speed or even battery life.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 09:22

OnePlus 15s: High-end compact phone reportedly back on the cards with reworked cameras

Reports from earlier in the year claimed OnePlus had shelved its plans to release the OnePlus 15s. The 15s, meant to be a direct successor to last year's OnePlus 13T-based 13s, now looks to be back on the cards, however.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2026 06:43

The Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition was announced at CES 2026.

Deal | Special Edition Motorola Razr 2025 gets discounted and comes with a free gift

Just a few weeks after hitting store shelves, the Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is now available at a discount. In addition to the reduced price, Motorola is also including a free gift with the purchase of the phone.

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Feb 2026 21:59

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has once again graced Geekbench 6 with better-than-ever scores.

Benchmark: Galaxy S26 Ultra crushes iPhone 17 Pro harder than ever in Geekbench 6

In the latest round of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark leaks, the upcoming flagship appears to have managed its highest scores yet, defeating the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by as much as 20% in multi-core tests.

Sambit Saha, 21 Feb 2026 19:06

The Razr 2025 will receive 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

Motorola releases Android 16 update for Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, but the Razr+ 2025 is MIA

Motorola has begun rolling out the Android 16 update to two of its 2025 foldable smartphones in the US. The update is being rolled out by Verizon and T-Mobile, but there are no reports of it rolling out to the Razr+ 2025.

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Feb 2026 13:08

Nothing's teasers for the Phone (4a) series showing a condom and some pills, hinting at the camera and glyph system setup.

Latest Nothing Phone (4a) specs leak sets the record straight, sharing processor, camera, and battery details

There have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the specs for the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, some of which may not have been the most accurate. The latest piece of information sheds more light on the two upcoming budget friendly phones.

Vineet Washington, 20 Feb 2026 18:36

The Realme P4 Lite in obsidian black colorway

Realme P4 Lite: Realme’s new entry-level smartphone debuts with 90 Hz display and 6,300 mAh battery

Realme has introduced the P4 Lite as the fifth member of the P4 series in the Indian market. The company’s new budget-range 4G smartphone features a 90 Hz display, a Unisoc T7250 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 13 MP primary camera, and a large 6,300 mAh battery with 15 W wired charging support.

Abhinav Fating, 20 Feb 2026 15:01

Factory visit at Xiaomi: A look at the highly automated smartphone production in Beijing

At Xiaomi's invitation, we were able to take a look at the highly automated smartphone production in Beijing. The Hyper Intelligent Manufacturing System connects machines, data, and quality assurance—with 81 percent automation and completely self-developed manufacturing technology as the key to the next industrial generation.

Daniel Schmidt, 20 Feb 2026 14:55

Verdict: Why the affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ doesn't get our buy recommendation

Xiaomi positions the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ as a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone. This review verdict explains why we weren’t entirely impressed by the device during our testing, despite its beautiful OLED screen, long battery life, and highly durable design backed by IP68 rating and SGS certification.

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Feb 2026 13:10

Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 head toward global launch as another certification surfaces

Samsung is expected to release its new flagship Galaxy S26 lineup at the Unpacked event scheduled for February 25. Certifications hint that the company is also preparing new mid-range Galaxy A series models, succeeding last year’s Galaxy A36 and A56.

Huzefa Baloch, 20 Feb 2026 12:54

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which launched in China.

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max appear in leaked renders ahead of global launch

The Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro were released as mid-range smartphones in January 2025. Xiaomi is now expected to introduce the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max globally, with a new leak revealing the design and multiple color options ahead of the official announcement.

Huzefa Baloch, 20 Feb 2026 11:51

Xiaomi has officially announced a global launch event for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, promising perks for early adopters.

Xiaomi announces Xiaomi 17 launch event and hints at exclusive perks

It’s official: Xiaomi is inviting everyone to its upcoming global launch event via a dedicated page, offering a prize draw alongside exclusive perks with every purchase of the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, or Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi.

Alexander Fagot, 20 Feb 2026 09:54

The successor to the Galaxy A56 (pictured) might arrive next month.

Leak reveals new launch month for Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37

Samsung's focus is on the Galaxy S26 series, which arrives in a few days. However, it seems the brand is also working on bringing to market the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones shortly after the Galaxy S series flagships.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 Feb 2026 02:20

Honor Magic V6 revealed in hands-on footage before Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8-beating global debut

The Honor Magic V6 has reared its head before its imminent global debut. Spotted at the Winter Olympics of all places, the Magic V6 will beat both the Oppo Find N6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to launching.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 19:15

The Xiaomi 15T Pro may be on shelves for less than a year.

New Xiaomi smartphones launching globally months earlier than expected

Xiaomi is tipped to replace two of its sub-flagship smartphones much sooner than previously expected. Featuring large batteries and high-end chipsets, the pair could replace Xiaomi's current offerings upwards in just a few months. The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro will depart from Xiaomi's usual release schedules in other ways, too.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 19:13

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion could match Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus when it comes to performance

A new leak has revealed that the Edge 70 Fusion could feature a newer chipset than previously suggested. As a result, Motorola's next Edge smartphone should go toe-to-toe with Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus when it launches globally.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 16:38

Samsung is implementing new measure to keep Galaxy S27 Ultra under wraps until Galaxy Unpacked 2027.

Samsung moves to prevent leaks for Galaxy S27 lineup

Samsung smartphones are possibly some of the most-leaked products in the world. The company is reportedly implementing measures to stop the public from obtaining details about the features and design of the next Galaxy flagship six months ahead of its launch – just in time for the Galaxy S27 leak season.

Alexander Fagot, 19 Feb 2026 15:41

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in the Review

Budget gamer’s choice? Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ gaming performance test

Not everyone wants to spend $1,000 or more on a smartphone. We take a close look at the current Xiaomi mid-range class including a SoC from Qualcomm. We analyse how well the Xiaomi phone is suitable for gaming and whether the graphics performance is sufficient for smooth gaming experience.

Marcus Herbrich, 19 Feb 2026 15:19

The V70 Elite runs OriginOS 6 with the promise of six years of updates.

Vivo takes on OnePlus Nord 5 with new V70 Elite smartphone release

The V70 Elite is a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone from Vivo. Rivalling the OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F6 in terms of performance, the Vivo V70 Elite also finds itself with hardware like a 6,500 mAh battery, 90 W wired charging and dual 50 MP cameras.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 13:17

Vivo releases new V70 smartphone with Motorola Edge 70 rivalling performance and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

The Vivo V70 is now official. Released in India with more markets to follow, the V70 surpasses its predecessor in several areas while rivalling the Motorola Edge 70 on performance.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 13:14

Android 17 Beta 1 begins rolling out to supported Google Pixel devices

Android 17 Beta 1 arrives: Google extends Pixel 6 support and eliminates system "junk"

Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out to supported Google Pixel devices. Here’s the official device list, how to install the beta, and what Google says is new in Beta 1.

Darryl Linington, 19 Feb 2026 08:49

The BMX SolidSafe Air Qi2 wireless magnetic power bank is 6.8 mm thick.

BMX unveils SolidSafe Air Qi2 wireless magnetic power bank

The BMX SolidSafe Air Qi2 magnetic power bank uses semi‑solid‑state cells and a titanium‑reinforced body to improve safety and durability. It delivers up to 20 watts of wired and 15 watts of wireless power to charge phones and other electronics.

David Chien, 19 Feb 2026 08:43

ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17: Leak reveals highlights of Android 17-based update for Oppo and OnePlus phones

An early leak has surfaced regarding Android 17-based custom skins for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones. ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are tipped to include improvements to performance, animations, and camera features.

Huzefa Baloch, 18 Feb 2026 23:29