Smartphone

Downgrades and higher prices expected to result in decline in sales of Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and others

The DRAM crisis is expected to hit the smartphone market hard next year – mid-range smartphones are likely to be equipped with only 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, while flagship models are expected to become more expensive. In turn, this is likely to have a negative impact on sales of Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxies and other devices.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Dec 2025 19:13

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold uses a special wireless charging module

Samsung achieved a slim profile for its first tri-folding smartphone by using a custom Galaxy Z TriFold wireless charging module made by Witz. This module supports 15W induction charging and is Qi2 ready.

Antony Muchiri, 16 Dec 2025 18:37

The new NexDock is said to surpass its predecessor in various areas. (Image source: NexDock)

NexDock 6: New 14-inch laptop dock released with 400 nit display and upgraded trackpad experience

Display quality and trackpad functionality have often been the downfalls of laptop dock solution. Apparently, the NexDock 6 resolves both issues with improved speakers and superior battery life, too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2025 18:36

The Galaxy A07 4G is on the verge of receiving a 5G-equipped alternative. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G reveals itself before launch in early benchmark leak

Samsung is preparing to unveil a new budget option in its Galaxy A smartphone series. Sitting beneath the Galaxy A17, the Galaxy A07 5G has now been exposed in early benchmark listings that confirm various details about the device ahead of time.

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2025 17:13

The new Moto G Power supports 30 W Turbo Power charging. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola launches new Moto G Power with three major upgrades over older model

Motorola has updated the Moto G Power with a 2026 edition. Sporting three major upgrades over its 2025 predecessor, the Moto G Power 2026 maintains a $299.99 starting price with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2025 16:52

The Honor Play 60A features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset (Image source: Honor)

Play 60A: Honor’s new affordable smartphone launches with Dimensity 6300 chipset and 5,300 mAh battery

Honor has unveiled a new affordable smartphone, the Play 60A, in China. The company’s new smartphone offers a 90 Hz LCD display, 5G connectivity, up to 6 GB of RAM, a decent 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,300 mAh battery with 15 W wired charging. It’s now available in China in three color options.

Abhinav Fating, 16 Dec 2025 16:16

HyperOS 3 should now be available for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra worldwide. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi launches new HyperOS 3 update globally for Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi has pushed out a new HyperOS 3 update based on Android 16. Designed for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the new firmware is a circa 9 GB download that should be rolling out gradually within the next few days as an OTA update.

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2025 16:00

The Oppo Reno 15c is available in the College Blue, Aurora Blue, and Starlight Bow colorways (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno 15c debuts with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 6,500 mAh battery

Oppo's newly released Reno 15c packs a 6,500 mAh battery in a body that's IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust- and water-resistant, all while maintaining a slim profile of just under 7.9 mm. Completing the package is a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, and a trio of cameras at the rear.

Tudor Cibean, 15 Dec 2025 20:39

The Honor Win is intended to be the successor to the Honor GT series. (Image source: CNMO)

Leak reveals Honor Win with active fan, triple camera and 10,000 mAh battery

The Honor Win is expected to launch soon as the successor to the Honor GT series. Render images of the Honor Win have now surfaced for the first time, showcasing the brand-new design of the high-end mid-range smartphone in three colors.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Dec 2025 19:47

The Vivo S50 aims to offer excellent value for money thanks to its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo S50 intended to be a "flagship killer" with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 5,000 nit display and attractive price tag

The brand-new Vivo S50 is set to score points with its attractive price-performance ratio, for which Vivo has combined a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with a 5,000-nit bright AMOLED display, a 6,500 mAh battery and a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Dec 2025 19:29

Xiaomi's CEO has hinted that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could debut on December 17. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 smartphones rumoured to debut soon as Xiaomi CEO hints at December 17 launch event

Xiaomi will be hosting a new conference this week in its home market. With the Xiaomi 17 Ultra rumoured to be arriving before the end of the month, a leaker has indicated that a whole raft of new products will be launching within the next two months, including the Redmi Turbo 5 series that has now turned up in an early regulatory body listing.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2025 17:59

The flagship OnePlus 15. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Turbo: OnePlus officially confirms new smartphone series

OnePlus adopted a performance-centric approach for its recent smartphones, including the OnePlus 15 with its 165Hz display and the Ace 6T debuting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Now, the company has officially confirmed a new Turbo series that continues its performance-focused approach.

Huzefa Baloch, 15 Dec 2025 17:31

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra features a camera module similar to that of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei unveils Nova 15 Ultra with brand-new design and dual front camera alongside Nova 15 and Nova 15 Pro

The Huawei Nova 15 series will be officially unveiled in a few days. In this context, Huawei has just shared high-resolution images of the three smartphones in several colors. The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra combines a strikingly textured back with a camera module in the style of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Dec 2025 16:18

The S50 Pro mini starts at around $524 in China. Pictured: the black colorway of the phone. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo S50 Pro mini launches as new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 flagship with iPhone Air-like design

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is now official in China. It's a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 flagship phone that features an iPhone Air-like camera island on the back. The launch price in China is CNY 3,699, around $524.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Dec 2025 14:13

The Realme 16 Pro features a completely redesigned look. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 16 Pro revealed with brand-new design in four colors

The Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+, two high-end mid-range smartphones, are expected to launch soon and have already been showcased in four colors. Realme appears to have taken some design inspiration from the OnePlus 15.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Dec 2025 13:44

The Edge 70 does things quite differently than its predecessor and places less emphasis on the flexibility of the camera system. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Zoom removed, price doubled: How good is the camera of the Motorola Edge 70?

Motorola has cut back considerably on the camera system of the slim Edge 70. Can you still take decent photos with it? We take a look and put the zoom quality and macro shots to the test.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Dec 2025 13:43

According to a report from South Korea, display manufacturers LG and Samsung are already preparing for Apple's anniversary iPhone in 2027. (Image source: AppleTrack)

Report: Apple's anniversary iPhone in 2027 will pose a challenge for display manufacturers

Similar to the iPhone X in 2017, a radically new iPhone design is expected in 2027, intended to celebrate the iPhone's 20-year history. However, Apple's ambitious plans, featuring a completely bezel-less, quadruple-curved display, an invisible front camera and hidden Face ID sensors, may pose a challenge for Samsung and LG, some of whom are already preparing for the 20th-anniversary iPhone.

Alexander Fagot, 15 Dec 2025 13:41

Unless developers support it, there are always several icons that ruin that uniform theme (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Android adaptive icons are still wildly inconsistent, thankfully this icon pack has nearly every icon covered

CheckMag Android adaptive icons theme every icon on your device for that consistent look. However, unlike iOS, there is always at least one stubborn icon that doesn't support it. This icon pack supports dynamic colours and does a way better job than Google's tinted, or adaptive icons.

David Devey, 15 Dec 2025 13:35

iPhone showing the iOS 26.2 software update screen in Settings (Image source: Yetnesh Dubey)

iOS 26.2 hands-on: Should you install Apple’s latest iPhone software update or wait longer?

CheckMag Apple’s iOS 26.2 is positioned as a refinement update following the uneven rollout of earlier versions. In testing, the update focuses on improving overall system responsiveness and day-to-day stability rather than introducing new features. While some inconsistencies remain, iOS 26.2 delivers a more polished experience than its immediate predecessors, making it a notable step forward for the iOS 26 cycle.

Yetnesh Dubey, 15 Dec 2025 11:32

The Motorola Edge 70 has a very sleek design, but its value proposition isn't good

Sleek, thin and expensive: Motorola Edge 70's price-performance ratio doesn't add up

The Motorola Edge 70 generally left a good impression in our test, but it’s still too expensive, and users have to accept a few compromises compared to its predecessor. We summarize the most important findings from our recent review.

Florian Schmitt, 14 Dec 2025 19:35

Chinese Xiaomi fans can already reserve the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 35mm Lofic camera optimization and preorders about to kick off in China

A leaker emphasizes that the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will happen in just a few hours time. Chinese customers can already put down a deposit to become an early adopter of the ultimate Leica camera flagship, while leakers and even Xiaomi boss Lu Weibing share further details about the new Leica camera.

Alexander Fagot, 14 Dec 2025 18:25

The Honor Magic 8 Pro. (Image Source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Pro global pricing leaks online

The Honor Magic 8 series is currently exclusive to the Chinese and Malaysian markets but that is set to change shortly, with the Magic 8 Pro now tipped to launch across Europe. The flagship's pricing has also been leaked.

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2025 09:23

The Find X9 Ultra could look just like the Find X8 Ultra. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Ultra specs leak along with word of a potential global release

Oppo's most premium device for this generation, the Find X9 Ultra, is in the works. The Find X9 Ultra will sit above the Find X9 Pro and rival devices like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra, with a new leak now revealing some of its key details.

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2025 09:04

We've reviewed the Vivo X300 Pro (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Vivo X300 Pro: Camera ace with minor weaknesses reviewed

The Vivo X300 Pro impressed in our review, particularly with its strong camera setup. However, it also showed a few weaknesses and caveats in terms of features. Read on for a summary of our most important findings.

Daniel Schmidt, 13 Dec 2025 20:55

The first render images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra are already visible in One UI 8.5 Beta. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Galaxy S26 Ultra charging upgrade confirmed as Samsung begins selling new 60 W charger early

A new leak has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launching with faster charging capabilities than its predecessor. In the meantime, Samsung has already been spotted selling the new 60 W charging adapter ahead of the smartphone's full launch.

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2025 19:51

The OnePlus Ace 6T that recently launched in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15R leak reveals rear camera downgrade from OnePlus 13R with telephoto lens missing

The OnePlus 15R featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is confirmed to release in the global market. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed the camera specifications, indicating that the phone will miss out on the telephoto lens from its predecessor.

Huzefa Baloch, 13 Dec 2025 17:19

The Poco F7 debuted months after the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Leak: There may not be a Xiaomi Poco F8 or Poco X8

According to new leaks, Xiaomi could be set to phase out the vanilla Poco F8 and Poco X8 models, with the Poco F8 potentially being replaced by the Poco X8 Pro Max in the company's hierarchy.

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2025 07:41

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leak sheds light on display and camera details

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra launched in 2024 as the company's premium smartphone offering. Its successor, the Edge 70 Ultra, has now appeared in a leak revealing its key details.

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Dec 2025 20:32

The Galaxy Z TriFold comes in one finish and two memory options. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung's ultra-premium foldable now available globally

Importers have started selling the Galaxy Z TriFold globally. Available for over $4,000, Samsung's first tri-foldable builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with a 10-inch foldable display, a 5,600 mAh battery and built-in Samsung DeX mode.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2025 16:37

The OnePlus 13s. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15s leak reveals no ultrawide camera, BOE X3 display, and more key specs

The OnePlus 13s made its debut earlier this year as a compact performance-focused flagship. A new leak has now emerged regarding its successor, the OnePlus 15s, revealing its early details.

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Dec 2025 15:05

Back Cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

Samsung develops new sensor technology to eliminate distortion in smartphone action photography

Samsung has developed a sensor that uses a modified pixel structure and optical flow algorithms to achieve global shutter-level clarity. This technology embeds converters directly within the pixels to speed up capture times and could introduce distortion-free action photography to upcoming Galaxy models.

Antony Muchiri, 12 Dec 2025 12:49

The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will succeed the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro (pictured). (Image source: Nothing)

Alleged specs and price of the Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro specs leaked; cheaper Headphone (1) coming too

A leaker has revealed some key details about Nothing's next-gen mid-range smartphones. The devices are expected to launch as the Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. The source also provided details of a new pair of Nothing headphones.

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Dec 2025 07:24

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro key specs emerge as launch nears

The upcoming Poco X8 Pro has now been certified ahead of its debut. The mid-range phone will be based on the imminent Redmi Turbo 5, and new leaks have now revealed its salient details as launch nears.

Ricci Rox, 12 Dec 2025 07:23

Vivo X200T: Early details tipped for rumored compact performance phone with Zeiss camera system

The Vivo X200T made its first appearance on the GSMA IMEI database. A new report has now surfaced with more details about the upcoming phone, revealing its positioning in the lineup along with a potential launch timeline.

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Dec 2025 00:15

The Motorola Signature will be the first of a new series. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Motorola Signature: Leaker reveals official name of the device currently known as the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has been in the news a lot lately as Motorola's upcoming non-folding flagship. However, a leak has revealed it will actually go by a totally different name when it is announced.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Dec 2025 22:52

Vivo is unlikely to replace the X200 Ultra, pictured, before spring 2026. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Ultra confirmed to feature faster charging than predecessor in new leak

The Vivo X300 Ultra has stopped by a Chinese regulatory body on its way to being released in early 2026. From the new leak, we can already determine that Vivo's next flagship will offer faster wired charging than the current Vivo X200 Ultra.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 16:57

The Poco M7 Pro could soon be replaced by a successor that takes its hardware from the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launching Poco M8 Pro globally with 100 W charging and massive battery

Xiaomi's next Poco M series smartphone has ticked off a crucial requirement before launching globally. Rumoured to be the Poco M8 Pro, the device has been confirmed to feature a massive battery supported by ultra-fast charging. On the face of it, the Poco M8 Pro is a rebranded global Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 16:12

The global Redmi Note 15 series is apparently available in Poland. Pictured: teaser image for the lineup. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 series makes quiet debut with five phones in tow

The Redmi Note 15 series appears to have made a quiet global debut, with Poland seemingly being the first region where the lineup is available. Just like a recent leak suggested, the international lineup will initially bring five models, with the cheapest one starting at around $290 in Poland.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2025 13:04

HyperOS 3 brings a plethora of new features, with the most notable being HyperIsland. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 3 to 10 more Xiaomi and Redmi phones

Xiaomi is rolling out its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to ten more Xiaomi and Redmi phones in China. The latest batch includes the MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi 13 series, and several Redmi Note models as the company ramps up its upgrade cycle.

Kristen Spradlin, 11 Dec 2025 11:06

Xiaomi is expanding stable HyperOS 3 update to two more devices. (Image source: Xiaomi, edited by Notebookcheck)

Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 pick up stable HyperOS 3 based on Android 16

Xiaomi is expanding its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to more devices, including the Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2. The update brings major UI changes, new multitasking features, and a suite of AI tools.

Kristen Spradlin, 11 Dec 2025 07:38

The Pocket Play looks very similar to the Sony Xperia Play. Pictured: the front and the back of the gaming phone. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Pocket Play: Ayaneo bets on Xperia Play-like slide-out controls for its first gaming phone

Ayaneo previously teased that it was making a gaming phone, and now, the device has been fully showcased. Called Pocket Play, it comes with a design formula that's very similar to the Sony Xperia Play, but the company didn't share any specs yet.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2025 06:56

The Galaxy S26 is expected to look like its predecessor, too. (Image source: Android Headlines & OnLeaks)

Samsung said to have shelved Galaxy S26 camera upgrades because of Apple iPhone 17 anxiety

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2025 19:14

Motorola appears to have a new fold waiting in the wings. (Image source: Alex Maxham)

New teaser hints at Motorola Fold release to rival Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Motorola has offered a hint that it will be getting into the world of book-style foldables next year. Seemingly, the company's official announcement is on the horizon too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2025 17:02