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Samsung is unlikely to replace the Galaxy A55 with a successor before spring 2025. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A56 to launch with long-awaited camera upgrade

According to a new report, Samsung is finally set to bring a significant camera upgrade to its mid-range smartphone product stack. Unfortunately, the company is expected to bring over plenty of camera hardware from this year's Galaxy A55 too, though.

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2024 15:20

Snapdragon 8 Elite in iQoo 13 scores over 3.1 million points in AnTuTu (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite hits record high on AnTuTu

The iQoo 13 is one of the very first gaming-focused phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It's set to launch in China on October 30, and days before the event, the company has revealed the flagship phone's AnTuTu benchmark score.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 13:13

New Realme GT7 Pro teaser images reveal Mars Exploration Edition design (Image source: Realme - edited)

Realme reveals special edition of GT7 Pro ahead of November launch

The Realme GT7 Pro will be among the first devices to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's new 3 nm chipset. Realme has recently revealed some features of this new flagship phone, and now, it's showcasing the design of the special edition.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 08:10

iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature a 48 MP single-camera setup at the rear. (Image source: 4RMD via YouTube)

Apple iPhone SE 4 slated to enter mass production by the end of this year with impressive upgrades

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 is poised to arrive with a variety of improvements. Being Apple's most affordable iPhone variant, the SE 4 is likely to be rather popular in emerging economies. Rumored to launch in the spring of 2025, it is expected to enter mass production soon.

Sambit Saha, 24 Oct 2024 21:46

iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast a significantly smaller dynamic island. (Image source: Apple)

Reports claim iPhone 17 Pro Max might feature a smaller dynamic island, future iPhones models to boast LTPO3 displays

The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be the only one in the lineup to feature a substantially shrunken Dynamic Island, as detailed in a recent report accessed by MacRumors. Moreover, future iPhone models will benefit from LTPO3 displays, allowing for better viewing angles and efficiency.

Sambit Saha, 24 Oct 2024 20:41

The Find X8 is about as large as the Galaxy S24 Plus. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 debuts with high-end hardware in smaller body than Find X8 Pro

Oppo has released the Find X8 in its home market alongside a bunch of other new hardware. Coming in at roughly the same dimensions as Samsung's Galaxy S24 Plus, the Oppo Find X8 has three 50 MP cameras, a near-6,000 mAh battery and a new Dimensity 9400 chipset, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:54

The Find X8 Pro should receive a global release at some stage. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 Pro takes on flagship competition with MediaTek Dimensity 9400, ultra-bright display and heady camera hardware

Oppo has now previewed the Find X8 Pro in its home market before its expected global release. While the Find X8 Pro borrows from one of Apple's recent 'innovations', it brings plenty of flagship features to the table to disrupt its competitors.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:49

The ROG Phone 9 will launch in December with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 9: Leak reveals specs including Snapdragon 8 Elite and AI features, but also downgrades

The Asus ROG Phone 9 will be officially unveiled in November and is expected to deliver even better gaming performance than its predecessor thanks to the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. A leak now reveals the full specs, showing a lot of stagnation, and even a step backwards.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2024 19:34

The OnePlus 13 will officially arrive on October 31 in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 camera upgrades official as camera samples also revealed

OnePlus has shared new details about its first Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship. Launching later this month as the OnePlus 13, the device will ship with various camera upgrades including a new 50 MP telephoto camera.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:01

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro are now confirmed to cost higher than their predecessors (Image source: Xiaomi)

Company official confirms that the Xiaomi 15 series will see a price hike

The Xiaomi 15 series has just become official, and it will initially bring two flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, Lei Jun, the company's CEO, has confirmed that the new smartphones will be more expensive than their predecessors.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Oct 2024 18:55

OnePlus China has given us a preview of what to expect from the OnePlus 13, confirming some previous rumours about changes to the display and back panel. (Image source: OnePlus via Sparrow's News)

Early OnePlus 13 unboxing confirms flat display and design changes ahead of launch

The hotly anticipated OnePlus 13 has shown up on what appears to be an official unboxing video ahead of the October 31 Chinese launch of the flagship Android phone. The new video shows off the packaging, which suggests a charger will still be included, and confirms details about the OnePlus 13's flat display and redesigned back panel.

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Oct 2024 18:14

The Xiaomi 15 Pro should be available in multiple colour options with ceramic back panels. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Pro shown in detail by official launch pictures with new 120 mm periscope telephoto camera confirmed

Xiaomi has confirmed a few details about its next 'Pro' flagship smartphone. Launching next week alongside a whole host of other products, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will be lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra while featuring a new 120 mm periscope telephoto camera.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 17:19

Google's Tensor ARM chips are only slowly catching up to to the competition. (Image source: Google)

Leak: Google's performance forecast compares Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 with Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek

Now that the most important specifications of the Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 have been leaked, Google's internal performance forecasts reveal how the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro will perform in comparison to rivals from Apple, MediaTek and Qualcomm.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2024 17:13

The Xiaomi 15 has a 6.36-inch display like its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 now official with design and hardware changes shown in first images

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone series. While the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will not be available until next week, Xiaomi has revealed what its next compact flagship looks like ahead of schedule.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 12:53

Xiaomi 15 series will officially launch on October 29 in China (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi officially confirms launch date of Xiaomi 15 series and HyperOS 2.0

The Xiaomi 15 series finally has an official launch date. This new flagship lineup will make its debut on October 29 in China, and alongside the next-gen smartphones, the company will introduce HyperOS 2.0.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Oct 2024 09:12

Google's upcomnig Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 could pack some serious firepower (image source: Google)

Key Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 specs revealed: New GPU, TSMC 3 nm node and faster RAM

We stumbled upon some details about Google's upcoming Tensor chips. The Pixel 10's Tensor G5 will be manufactured on TSMC's N3E node. Its successor, the Tensor G6 (Pixel 11) will use its enhanced version, N3P.

Anil Ganti, 23 Oct 2024 20:50

The Poco F7 Pro could be joined by two other Poco F7 series smartphones in early 2025. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro to receive global release with rumoured Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset planned

The Poco F7 Pro has reared its head again as the probable global version of the Redmi K80. While it appears that Xiaomi is working on a different prototype, it is still expected to launch with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 20:25

The Xiaomi 15 should be a lot more powerful than the Xiaomi 14, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 to launch with massive performance gains over Xiaomi 14 thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

The Xiaomi 15 may be less than a few days from being fully unveiled. In the meantime, nearly one hundred leaked benchmark results have shown the device delivering huge performance gains over the Xiaomi 14 thanks to its new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 20:11

The Xiaomi 15 series may be official in under a week's time. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro revealed to be launching on October 29 with Hyper OS 2.0 in new leak

A new leak has revealed the alleged launch date for the Xiaomi 15 series. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will arrive in under a week's time with Hyper OS 2.0 to boot.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 20:03

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will retain its predecessor's massive camera housing. (Image source: SmartPrix)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra shown months before release with new specs also revealed

A new leak has revealed what the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is said to look like. Additionally, the same source has provided insights into new specifications, including the prospect of Xiaomi installing a huge 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wireless and 90 W wired charging.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 20:03

The Snapdragon 8 Elite cements its dominance over the A18 Pro in GPU performance. (Image source: Apple, Qualcomm, Geekerwan)

Snapdragon 8 Elite crushes A18 Pro in GPU performance while trading blows with Dimensity 9400

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is set to power the next-generation of Android flagships, along with the Dimensity 9400. While Apple's A18 Pro maintains its lead in single-core performance and CPU efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Elite scores a decisive victory in multi-core and GPU performance.

Sambit Saha, 23 Oct 2024 19:45

OnePlus 13 apparently outstrips predecessor in real-world gaming test

The OnePlus 13 will not be official until the end of the month; nevertheless, its gaming prowess has allegedly been tested already. A famous leaker now touts the upcoming Android flagship as a significant breakthrough in terms of both performance and efficiency. The leak also contains some potential reassurance concerning the device's thermal management.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2024 19:35

South Korean media and analysts comment on Samsung's smartphone and foldable lineup in 2025. (Image source: Technizo Concept)

Samsung Galaxy S25 to become significantly more expensive due to Snapdragon 8 Elite, while a tri-foldable and two Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable phones are expected in 2025

A cascade of new information about Samsung's 2025 smartphone lineup has been flooding South Korean media and analyst reports lately. Owing to the Snapdragon 8 Elite configuration, which is now practically set in stone, a price increase in the Galaxy S25 series appears inevitable, and Samsung also plans to conquer the foldable market in 2025 with exciting extensions to the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series.

Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2024 17:58

The Redmi Turbo 3 may receive two successors. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to release Redmi Turbo 4 and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro with MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets

According to a new report, Xiaomi is already developing a successor to the Redmi Turbo 3. Allegedly, successors will launch as the Redmi Turbo 4 and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro with what could be Qualcomm's next flagship smartphone chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 17:38

The Poco F6 Pro utilises the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to launch Poco F7 Ultra globally with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

New evidence has revealed Xiaomi's plans to release a flagship Poco smartphone globally. Surprisingly, the device is the Poco F7 Ultra, which is reputed to be the international version of the Redmi K80 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2024 16:54

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs A18 Pro vs Dimensity 9400: Apple leads in efficiency, Qualcomm leads in multi-core performance. (Image source: Qualcomm, Apple)

Snapdragon 8 Elite fails to match A18 Pro in CPU efficiency, Dimensity 9400 lags even further behind

Apple's A18 Pro lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in multi-core CPU performance. However, it does manage to to reign supreme in single-core performance, while also being notably more efficient than both the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Dimensity 9400 in CPU tests.

Sambit Saha, 23 Oct 2024 16:17

Capturing every millisecond: New sample photos from the Oppo Find X8 Pro's fast Hasselblad camera with dual telephoto. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 Pro: Dual-telephoto confirmed and many new photos revealed shortly before launch

The Oppo Find X8 launch will take place in just a few hours, just enough time to show off a number of new sample photos from the Hasselblad camera, which focus on three main areas: speed, which is the main focus, as well as zoom and portrait shots with dual telephoto.

Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2024 14:50

Huawei launches HarmonyOS NEXT as a complete Android replacement

Huawei has launched HarmonyOS NEXT, its latest self-developed operating system, featuring a fresh design and numerous new features. Significantly, it marks a clear departure from Android, establishing itself as a fully independent operating system within Huawei's ecosystem.

Huzefa Baloch, 22 Oct 2024 22:42

The Snapdragon 8 Elite should be available in retail form next month. (Image source: Realme - edited)

Over half a dozen Snapdragon 8 Elite flagships confirmed to launch before Samsung Galaxy S25 series makes its official debut

Android OEMs have now started confirming the first devices they plan to equip with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While Asus, OnePlus and Xiaomi have outlined plans, among others, Samsung is noticeably absent so far.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2024 19:38

The Google Pixel 9a is reportedly getting a new 48 MP main camera. (Image source: @OnLeaks / Android Headlines)

Google Pixel 9a: Leak reveals camera details and hints at downgrades for thinner camera module

A leak has revealed details about the camera hardware of the Google Pixel 9a in advance. As expected, the next-generation mid-range smartphone will not have a telephoto camera, while the main camera is reportedly getting two significant downgrades.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2024 19:24

The ROG Phone 9 will likely be orderable before the end of the year. (Image source: GadgetsBoy)

Asus ROG Phone 9 unboxing footage leaks after release date reveal

The Asus ROG Phone 9 will not fully debut until late next month. However, the upcoming gaming smartphone can already be seen in hands-on footage showing design changes from the current ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2024 19:12

Following the special edition of the Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung is developing a foldable phone with a blood pressure measurement feature. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold with blood pressure sensor display: Samsung patents innovative PPG sensor

In the future, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold may well be able to measure blood pressure by having users place a finger on the foldable display. The company has developed and patented a sensor that will enable blood pressure measurement on smartwatches, tablets, notebooks and foldables.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2024 18:56

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series will not get a cheaper model. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung official says there won't be a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold

Despite requests for a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold, Samsung has no plans of launching one according to an official source. Also, there's no information on whether the Galaxy Z Flip will get a more pocket-friendly version.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Oct 2024 17:47

Armor Mini 20T Pro: A small rugged smartphone. (Image source: Ulefone)

Armor Mini 20 Pro: A rugged smartphone that is compact, durable and affordable

Ulefone now has a compact and well-equipped smartphone on offer, the Armor Mini 20 Pro 5G, which is characterized by a high level of robustness and comes with a night vision camera. Wireless charging is also supported.

Silvio Werner, 22 Oct 2024 17:17

The ROG Phone 9 series will launch less than a year after the ROG Phone 8. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS reveals launch date for the ROG Phone 9 series

The ROG Phone 9 series finally has a launch date and it is less than a month away. ASUS has also shared photos of the device ahead of the launch.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Oct 2024 14:17

Xiaomi 15 series is now up for "reservations" in China (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 15 series goes up for pre-order without an official launch date

The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to be among the first lineups to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the company hasn't revealed the launch date of the lineup yet, it has started to take pre-orders for the new smartphones in China.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Oct 2024 13:40

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a CPU champ. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

First Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU benchmarks announce the arrival of a new performance champion

Qualcomm's just-released Snapdragon 8 Elite is labeled as delivering the world's fastest mobile CPU yet. Early benchmark results for the chipset are in, providing an impressive image of how it compares to the Dimensity 9400 and Apple A18 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 22 Oct 2024 12:34

iPhone 16 Pro Max gets the top overall score in DxOMark's selfie tests (Image source: Apple and DxOMark - edited)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max beats Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in DxOMark's selfie tests

DxOMark has published the selfie score of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Apple flagship got an overall score of 151, beating the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and sharing the first spot in the category with the Honor Magic 6 Pro.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Oct 2024 11:00

iQOO 13 will launch on October 30 in China (Image source: iQOO)

iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and RGB halo light launches soon

Qualcomm has just made the Snapdragon 8 Elite official, and it seems that the iQOO 13 will be the first gaming-focused flagship smartphone to feature it. The company has announced that the phone will be released on October 30 in China.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Oct 2024 07:36

HMD Fusion with the Venom-inspired Smart Outfit. (Image source: HMD)

HMD Fusion: Venom-themed Smart Outfit unveiled

HMD Fusion was unveiled last month, featuring customizable Smart Outfits. The company has now collaborated with Venom: The Last Dance to create a Venom-themed outfit that highlights iconic elements from the Venom franchise.

Huzefa Baloch, 21 Oct 2024 23:22

Oppo has revealed some battery details of the Find X8 Pro (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo claims Find X8 Pro outperforms iPhone 16 Pro Max in extreme battery tests

The Oppo Find X8 series is set to be unveiled on October 24, and according to internal data shared by the company, the Pro variant outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in extreme battery tests.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Oct 2024 20:08

OnePlus 13 tipped to be lighter than iPhone 16 Pro Max

A hands-on leak has led to effusive praise for OnePlus' upcoming flagship Android smartphone, even when compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The 13 is said to be the lighter of the two premium devices, and to avoid some of the new Apple flagship's worst drawbacks in terms of hand-feel. Then again, the Pro Max might still have the edge in one key area.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2024 18:24

The Galaxy Z Fold Special cuts a more modern figure than the Galaxy Z Fold6. (Image source: via @UniverseIce)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition hands-on footage demonstrates long-awaited form factor changes

Early footage of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is now coming out of South Korea following today's launch in Samsung's home market. Unsurprisingly, people have sought to compare the new foldable against the Galaxy Z Fold6, which looks rather outdated in comparison.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2024 17:42

Xiaomi 15 boasts allegedly Elite performance in new benchmarking leak

The Xiaomi 15 is said to launch (very shortly) as a compact flagship - however, it is not to be judged on its size, according to its latest leak. Its full-sized Snapdragon 8 Elite power joins other specs to match rumored rivals from OnePlus and iQOO. The 15 is also now slated to run the latest version of HyperOS out of the box.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2024 17:34

The Realme GT7 Pro is shaping up to be a powerful gaming smartphone (image source: Ice Universe on X)

Snapdragon 8 Elite powered Realme GT 7 Pro effortlessly plays AAA game at 60 FPS

Realme's GT 7 Pro is tipped to launch as one of the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 8 Elite. It was spotted online playing an Assassin's Creed game at a steady-ish 60 FPS.

Anil Ganti, 21 Oct 2024 16:59

Sharge ICEMAG 2 upgrades to Qi2 wireless charging and Active Cooling 2.0 technology

Sharge's innovative RGB power bank is rated to charge compatible devices at up to 15 watts (W) with support for Qi2 wireless charging as well as MagSafe in its second generation. It is also backed to avoid overheating with an "enhanced" form of its active fan, presented in an updated, streamlined chassis that also integrates a kick-stand for the first time.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2024 16:32