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The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 promises high stability and durability thanks to its titanium-reinforced hinge. We’ll tell you just how rugged this foldable really is in everyday use and whether signs of wear are already apparent after a few weeks.

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is expected to succeed the Galaxy A07 as the company’s next entry-level smartphone. Following its earlier FCC certification, the device has now appeared on Google Play Console, marking another step toward launch.

The iQoo 16 is expected to debut later this year as a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. A new leak has outlined the phone’s potential camera setup.

The new Xiaomi 17T has quickly emerged as a true value‑for‑money standout. Its initially high launch MSRP is already history. Just a few weeks after release, the current street price has dropped to just under $700. Check the review’s conclusion to see which users will benefit most from choosing this mid‑range device.

A "Pro" feature phone that’s getting four major upgrades. The HMD 102 4G Pro is set to hit the market soon and is expected to outperform the already available HMD 102 4G in several areas. A leak from a reliable source reveals the design and specifications in advance.

The Huawei Watch GT 7 (Pro) and the latest MatePads and MateBooks could launch internationally in just a few weeks, as Huawei is hosting a global launch event where "innovative products" are set to be unveiled as early as the beginning of September.

Samsung is gearing up for a big 2027 with the release of not three but up to five new foldable devices. Interestingly, this lineup will include another wide Galaxy Z Fold model, taking the total number of wide Galaxy Z Fold phones to two.

The Redmi Note 17 series is about to go global, and just a few days ahead of the unveiling, Xiaomi has teased a model with a massive battery. It's expected to be the Pro Max variant, and the company has also confirmed that there will be 100W fast charging support.

Samsung has confirmed official screen repair prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and fixing the inner folding display isn't cheap. Replacing the inner screen runs $639 on the Z Fold 8 Ultra, $579 on the standard Z Fold 8, and $359 on the Z Flip 8. Outer screen repairs are far less painful, priced at $149, $139, and $129 respectively.

The brand-new Cubot KingKong Dura aims to set itself apart from the competition with a particularly rugged, waterproof smartphone whose battery can be replaced without having to remove the back cover. The manufacturer has already confirmed many details about the device’s features ahead of its launch.

In just a few days, Xiaomi will unveil the Poco M8x, a brand-new mid-range smartphone. Xiaomi is already giving a sneak peek at the sleek design in green and gold and confirms that the mid-range smartphone is equipped with a brand-new ARM processor.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus) offers innovative camera features: Thanks to its sturdy hinge, this clamshell foldable can take selfies without a tripod or be held like a camcorder. Here’s an overview of what's possible.

The upcoming OnePlus 16's display is reportedly built on a new BOE X4 light-emitting material that's said to use far less power, last twice as long as the previous X3 material, and come with thinner bezels on all four sides. OnePlus itself has confirmed the phone keeps a 185Hz refresh rate and some gaming-focused extras.

A new benchmark listing has now revealed CPU performance numbers for Google's fresh Google Pixel 11 series. The Tensor G6, as tested on the Pixel 11 Pro XL, delivers a solid performance upgrade over last year's Tensor G5 but remains much worse than the competition.

In China, the entry-level Robot Phone model costs 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra and 25 percent more than the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with the same storage capacity. The first retailers are now offering to import it for you but apart from even higher prices in Europe and other international markets, you have to be aware of some restrictions with the Chinese model.

HMD hasn't released a flip phone/clamshell phone in more than a year. However, a leak has revealed it has one in development and based on the rumored specs, it won't be a feature phone like its predecessors.

Leaked 3DMark run puts the Pixel 11 Pro's Tensor G6 behind the Tensor G5 and far behind Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The test was reportedly run on an uncontrolled retail floor unit, so treat it as a single unverified data point.

The Vivo S50t Vitality Edition is a new mid-range smartphone equipped with a Snapdragon SoC and a telephoto camera. The model is available in two storage configurations and multiple color options, though it remains exclusive to China for now.

A Nubia Z70 Ultra gets sandwiched between two desktop CPU coolers, with the goal of turning the phone into a full desktop replacement and a gaming machine.

The recent solar eclipse demonstrated once again that AI features in modern smartphones can backfire massively. Numerous social media posts and a camera comparison test against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL exposed a major flaw in Xiaomi's AI, that apparently cannot tell the sun from the moon.

With the new Xiaomi 17T, Xiaomi introduces its Vision Care technology, featuring an eye‑friendly OLED display with four TÜV certifications. The more compact 17T Pro variant is specifically aimed at users who are sensitive to PWM and experience discomfort from flicker caused by brightness control. We examine how Xiaomi’s marketing claims compare with our review results.

There will be a dire lack of "Ultra" phones on the market next year. Xiaomi is rumored to have canceled development of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and a new leak now indicates that the Oppo Find X10 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra will also not be available globally.

Foldable phones can be really expensive—Motorola knows this, too—and with the Razr+ 2026, it offers a model that incorporates some of the most popular features of the Ultra model but is still more affordable. Perfect for bargain hunters?

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch lies in Meta’s own description: It only checks who isn’t in your contacts. That’s exactly where the most dangerous scams lie.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.

Overall smartphone sales in the US continue to fall as rising component costs, economic pressures and AI-driven demand for memory weakens supply and consumer spending. Budget smartphone sales plunged 64%, benefiting larger brands while squeezing smaller manufacturers out.

Sometimes it’s four years, sometimes six years of security updates for the same smartphone—with the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus), we’re once again seeing conflicting information circulating about the update period. Why is that, and are users in Europe actually better off?

Is a mid‑range smartphone like the Xiaomi 17T, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, strong enough to run modern Android games? This gaming test examines whether its performance can deliver high frame rates in today’s top titles and whether it offers enough power to satisfy gamers.

One UI 9, based on Android 17 and introduced alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables, hasn’t even landed on current Samsung smartphones yet. Thanks to a curious Galaxy S26 Ultra user who dared to install a very early test version on his phone, we can take an early look at One UI 9.5, expected in the first half of 2027 alongside the Galaxy S27 flagships.

The upcoming launch of the Fairphone 6+ is official. Fairphone confirmed the launch date in a teaser video shortly after leaks had already revealed the design, price, and specifications of the repairable mid-range smartphone.

Xiaomi has recently announced the HyperOS 4 beta program in China, and a handful of devices are set to receive the test Android 17 firmware in August and September 2026. The company has now shared that the first rollout has begun.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70+) is intended to be more affordable than the current top-of-the-line clamshell foldables, yet still offer plenty of performance and features. We’ll find out if the new concept works out.

Vivo is set to launch a brand-new, affordable mid-range smartphone soon, which can already be seen in advance in a leaked product image. With a 7,200 mAh battery and a 50-megapixel main camera in a water-resistant body, the Vivo Y31T is expected to offer an attractive price-to-performance ratio.

Qualcomm has long confirmed its plans to launch new flagship SoCs next month at its Snapdragon Summit. The line-leading Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has now made a rogue appearance on AnTuTu, posting impressive performance numbers relative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that powers current flagship models.

In our review, Xiaomi’s new mid‑range model impresses with its Leica cameras and excellent photo quality. We examine how well the Xiaomi 17T performs when recording video and compare it with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to determine whether an affordable 2026 smartphone can deliver truly appealing footage.

Apple has added the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list. The update moves both devices off Apple's vintage list and means Apple and its Authorized Service Providers will no longer repair them or supply parts, whether the device is in or out of warranty.

With the Moto G Max, Motorola is introducing a brand-new mid-range smartphone that offers a relatively large 7,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz display without PWM flicker, and a 50-megapixel main camera at a price equivalent to around $290.

The launch of the Fairphone 6+ appears to be imminent, as leaks show the smartphone not only in what appears to be an official promotional video, but the complete spec sheet is also already available. According to the spec sheet, the Plus model will feature a new color and two hardware upgrades.

Google has confirmed the Tensor G6 chip powering its new Pixel 11 series is built on TSMC's N3P process, a refined 3nm node, putting to rest weeks of speculation that the chip would debut on TSMC's 2nm process.

With the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra, Xiaomi is set to launch two affordable flagship models soon, which are expected to start at €799 in Europe. A comprehensive leak has already revealed the design, prices, and specifications in advance.

Tecno has officially launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone in the global markets. Tecno’s new midrange smartphone features a Matrix display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, a dedicated P1 graphic chip, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Plus, it comes in three color options, including white, green, and black.

iFixit’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown reveals a problem with fine particles. Together with difficult disassembly, fragile parts and limited replacement availability, Samsung’s newest foldable has been found wanting.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Ultra) often takes photos at a resolution of only 12 megapixels, even when set to 24 MP. Samsung has now explained the reasons for this behavior, and, unsurprisingly, the heat wave is also partly to blame for this issue.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is marketed as a compact flagship smartphone. However, the device’s cameras cannot even keep up with significantly older competitors such as the Google Pixel 8 or the Apple iPhone 16, as shown by DxOMark’s in-depth analysis.

In our review, the Xiaomi 17T impresses with strong photo quality. However, the real hidden star among the Leica‑branded cameras isn’t the Light Hunter 800 sensor. We took the Xiaomi phone on a field trip and compared its 50‑MP camera shots with those from the flagship Oppo Find X9 Ultra, using the latter as our reference point.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was not without controversy, as the flagship smartphone not only became significantly more expensive, but features such as the AI camera assistant were also sharply criticized by fans. The smartphone is nonetheless a success, as Sony reveals in an interview, in which it also defends the controversial AI feature.

HyperOS 4 is now official, and as usual, Xiaomi will carry out beta testing with the firmware first. Among all, eight devices are set to receive the Android 17 update on August 14, 2026, and the company has also revealed the other eligible models for the first batch.

After Honor already teased a first image of their Arri camera redesign in their next Magic flagship during the recent Robot Phone launch event, Honor CEO Li Jiang now also confirmed the launch date for the Magic 9 generation. Many of the camera specs and a few render images of the full Arri camera design are also circulating online.

There is only direction for flagship camera phones these days: up. The price range for these ever-improving, versatile, pocket-sized cameras has now officially expanded to include a new price tier. Honor is charging 10,000 yuan for the base model of the Robot Phone, which is about 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra cost just a few months ago.