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The Galaxy F16 5G is now tipped to launch as one of Samsung's next late 2024/early 2025 smartphones - even if it is suspiciously similar to an existing model from the same brand on its launch. The same might be said for the M16 5G, which has just spotted on Geekbench with out-of-date software for the second time.

Xiaomi is set to refresh the Redmi Note 14 series with a new budget 4G model. While the Redmi Note 14 4G should sit as the cheapest model in Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 range, it will do so with a healthy performance bump over the current Redmi Note 13 4G.

The Poco X7 Pro is tipped to become Xiaomi's latest premium mid-range Android smartphone for the global market soon. Now, the supposedly HyperOS 2.0-powered device is slated to debut alongside a Marvel-themed special edition when it does so. Both devices might have the same ex-flagship Qualcomm silicon and dual rear cameras.

Various sources have shared details about one of Xiaomi's forthcoming Redmi Note 14 releases. Surprisingly, the device in question will provide next to no performance upgrades over this year's model.

The latest Realme leaks indicate that the OEM is about to replace its 13 Pro and Pro Plus Android smartphones with handsets of a generational processing upgrade. The upcoming 14-series mid-range handsets are looking very iterative otherwise so far, however, with similar charging and rear camera specs as their Monet Design predecessors.

REDMAGIC's latest gaming smartphone, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro is all set for retail availability from December 18. Apropos to this, REDMAGIC is unlocking enticing offers for the 10 Pro for early bird customers, who can now book the 10 Pro for just $1 and get an additional $30 discount along with other goodies.

Xiaomi is reportedly making further changes to the hardware of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra before the final design goes into mass production, according to a well-known leaker who has been keeping us up to date with detailed information about the next Leica camera flagship over the past few weeks.

Google is continuing to work on extending the battery life of its Pixel smartphones. Since the latest feature drop, selected Pixel smartphones support a function that bypasses the battery and the smartphone is powered directly from the charger.

We have managed to get our hands on the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. While it initially seemed that Samsung had re-used all bar one camera inside the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the ISOCELL HP2 from the Galaxy S24 Ultra is joined by two new selfie cameras, as well as an upgraded ultra-wide-angle experience.

Various sources have provided a first look at the follow-up to the Poco X6 Pro. On the basis of recent releases, it would seem that the Poco X7 Pro could be a reworked Redmi K80, which landed last month with a 120 Hz OLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Huawei has made its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival official outside of China today (December 13, 2024). The Mate X6 comes with a 7.93-inch "ultra-high-resolution" flexible OLED display enhanced with its OEM's latest X-True Display technology. It is also equipped with Kunlun Glass 2 durability, triple rear Xmage cameras and Harmony OS productivity features such as Live Multi-Task.

HMD Global has announced the new Nokia HMD Arc, a smartphone aimed at budget-conscious consumers with less demanding needs. The device uses the special Go edition of Android.

Galaxy phones in the US are finally getting a built-in call recording feature. It’s rolling out first to the Galaxy S24 series with the latest One UI 7 beta update.

The Huawei Nova 13 Pro aims to offer a high-performance portrait camera setup at a mid-range price. To achieve this, Huawei has included a 60MP selfie camera, a front telephoto camera and a 50MP main shooter with variable aperture. The Nova 13 and 13 Pro are now available in Europe.

According to new reports, the pendulum may have swung the other way when it comes to Samsung favouring one chipset over another for its flagship Galaxy S smartphones. Surprisingly, the company is now believed to be aiming for significant Exynos chipset usage in the Galaxy S26 series.

Redmi Note 14 Pro or Poco X7? Both of the new Xiaomi midrangers will be available globally, but probably not concurrently depending on the region. The Redmi Note 14 is already available for purchase, while the Poco X7 Duo still remains the stuff of leaks that purportedly show the design of the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone in three colors for the first time.

OnePlus' allegedly upcoming Ace 5 Pro has a "gaming chip" to go with its top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, according to its latest leak. The co-processor was found to improve power efficiency compared to other Android smartphones with the same chipset in its latest leak. It might also help the 5 Pro sustain the same level of gaming performance for longer.

The dust has now settled on the launch of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G outside China. However, Xiaomi has still not offered any clarification about whether its latest Redmi Note handset is IP68 or IP69 rated against water.

Until a few months ago, only a few exceptions amongst mainstream smartphones were fitted with batteries larger than 5,000 mAh. This is going to change with the advent of silicon-carbon batteries. An analysis of the Honor X9c’s battery revealed the immense benefits offered by the new battery technology.

CheckMag Various sources have latched onto the idea that Xiaomi will soon be replacing the Poco X6 Neo with the Poco X7 Neo. More reliable evidence suggests this will not be the case, though.

Vivo has officially unveiled the X200 series in India. Vivo’s latest camera-focused flagship devices use MediaTek's newly announced 3 nm-based Dimensity 9400 chipset. Other features include a 120 Hz display, a Zeiss triple rear camera setup, and a 32 MP front camera.

A CMF Phone 1 exploded in a school principal's pocket in Maharashtra (India), leading to fatal injuries. Authorities suspect battery overheating, with a formal investigation currently underway.

Full technical specifications have now been revealed for Google's next mid-range smartphone. Seemingly, Google is planning to bring various upgrades to the table, albeit alongside a potentially weaker main camera than the Pixel 8a.

Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station shared some info about a new compact smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8s Elite. Per the report, it will feature dual cameras on the front, suggesting that the phone in question is the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro.

Anker is expected to launch a new MagGo wireless power bank in the Apple Store. Called MagGo Qi2 Slim, it features a 5,000mAh rated capacity, 15W wireless charging support, and a 20W bidirectional USB-C port.

The Liddle Speaker Pro can attach to Apple iPhones with MagSafe and act as a phone stand and speaker. A metal ring can be attached to other phones and objects to enable similar use.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G35 5G smartphone in India. The Moto G35 smartphone has a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc T760 processor, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Motorola’s official website.

A leak has revealed Samsung will announce several first-party cases for the Galaxy S25 series. The cases will be available in different designs and colors but one particular type of case may best be avoided.

Nothing hasn't jumped on the foldable smartphone train yet, but what if it did? Here's one designer's take on a Nothing Fold (1) with an interesting hinge design.

Realme has announced the date on which the 14x will debut as India's first IP69-rated smartphone starting at the equivalent of ~$180. The "Diamond Design" device might come in three colors, but might only have two rear cameras.

The trendy smartphone OEM Nothing has announced that the first brand from its affordable spin-off CMF can now upgrade to Android 15 - sort of. The Phone 1's inaugural Open Beta unlocks the latest Nothing OS 3.0 features such as Shared Widgets, the AI-powered Smart Drawer and re-sizeable app pop-up windows. However, switching to the build right now comes with some caveats.

The Dimensity 8400 might be touted as the best new silicon for the new mid-range Android smartphones of the near future soon. Now, a famous leaker claims to outline its configuration and speeds in detail. The SoC is also now said to launch just before 2025 starts with ex-flagship performance.

The Realme Neo 7 has made its official debut. It features a large-sized 7,000 mAh battery, Dimensity 9300+ SoC, and an IP69 rating. The starting price in China is CNY 2,199 (around $302).

The Xiaomi Poco X7 has appeared online again in its global guise. Surprisingly, while the device is based around the the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, it contains more RAM than its international companion.

Jsaux' MagCool OmniGrip looks like a basic iPhone or Android smartphone handle for content creation - however, it is also rated to back the device up with extra storage, power and even lighting. It holds the device using "strong" magnets and also integrates "instant and efficient" semiconductor cooling" to keep mobile recording sessions go smoother for longer. The innovative new accessory's crowdfunding campaign is a success already.

The OnePlus Ace 5 series will launch soon, and the standard model is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus 13R for the international market. Ahead of the official launch, the core specs of this affordable sub-flagship have leaked.

The European pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series have leaked. According to this leak, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phones will launch in the EU with the same price tags as the predecessors.

The Neo7 is scheduled for an imminent debut with a relatively massive 7,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, a last-minute leak suggests that its pricing will be as attractive as its potentially class-leading new spec. It is also now said to launch with decent cooling for high-performance internals, nearly-premium build quality and a 1.5K flat display.

According to a new report, Samsung intends to release various magnetic accessories for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra. While it is unclear whether these are Qi2 compliant, it seems that Samsung will soon be apeing Apple and its MagSafe line.

Hohem has just launched the iSteady M7 AI-powered smartphone gimbal. Its key features include AI auto-tracking, 3-axis mechanical stabilization, 360° infinite pan tracking, a 1.4-inch LCD touchscreen controller, and up to 12 hours of battery life. It is rated to handle a payload of up to 500 grams (1.10 lbs). You can now purchase the iSteady M7 gimbal via Hohem’s official website.

Realme has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Realme Note 60x. The Note 60x has a Unisoc T612 chipset, a 90 Hz display, an 8 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. It is now officially available via Realme Philippines' official website.

The developers behind the top-rated PS3 emulator RPCS3 have just announced the app's ports for ARM-based Linux, Windows, and MacOS devices. However, the team says that there are currently no plans to port it to Android and iOS.

The iPhone SE 4 appears to be all set to see the light of day in March 2025, if the majority of recent reports are anything to go by. Now, ET News has chimed in, confirming the impressive camera setup destined for the upcoming budget flagship.

Recently, many new phones have featured large battery capacities, typically around 6,000mAh. However, a new leak suggests that several companies, including Redmi and OnePlus, are considering even larger batteries.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup will reportedly support the Qi2 standard, making the Galaxy S25, S25 and S25 Ultra the first Android phones to support the charging standard after the HMD Skyline. Its implementation will determine whether users is going to benefit from this.

Samsung's top-tier flagship will pack up to 16GB of RAM, according to a fresh leak. The RAM bump will be reserved for the pricier models, with the base model still starting at 12GB of RAM.

A compact flagship smartphone from OnePlus is rumored to be in development at the company, boasting a 6.3-inch 1.5K display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The smartphone will boast a simpler camera layout, and likely arrive with a more affordable price tag.