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CheckMag HMD Global has brought back a handful of classic Nokia feature phones, but what if it remade other smartphones from the old Nokia era? The Nokia E72 and the Nokia N95 could make very welcome returns.

The Oukitel WP35 comes across as the world's thinnest 5G rugged smartphone with a 11,000 mAh battery while also placing equal emphasis on aesthetics and performance. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ and sporting a super sharp 2.4K display together a 64 MP triple camera setup, the Oukitel WP35 is your trusted companion to the ends of the earth.

The Realme GT Neo6 is almost upon us. While the smartphone is not ready just yet, Realme has now confirmed various device details, including the presence of an ultra-bright display and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

Google is now selling the Pixel 8a, a mid-range option that arrives a few months before the Pixel 9 series. Further narrowing the gap between the Pixel A series and Google's flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8a features various upgrades from last year's Pixel 7a.

Sony is a little over a week away from presenting new Xperia smartphones. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has published countless official promotional images for Sony's next flagship, which will launch as the Xperia 1 VI with camera improvements and other significant upgrades.

The iPhone 17 series, if Apple sticks to its yearly release schedule, should launch in the fall of 2025. According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is going to remove the “Plus” model from its lineup and replace it with a new iPhone variant. The analyst also suggests that all the iPhone 17 phones are going to get a 24 MP front-facing shooter alongside a new design.

Sony has now officially announced the launch date of its next flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI. The Xperia 1 V's successor is geared to be a zoom-oriented device and is expected to be joined by the mid-range Xperia 10 VI when it debuts next week.

Blackview is now offering a new rugged smartphone, the BL9000 Pro, that comes with a high-resolution thermal imaging camera, 5G and an up-to-date operating system. The main camera also features optical image stabilization.

The Poco F6 Pro is expected to be a rebadge of the Redmi K70. The device has been spotted on Geekbench, with a new leak now also revealing Xiaomi's plans to debut the phone globally next month.

Realme has partnered with a popular online retailer to preview the GT Neo6 for its Chinese audience. The Android smartphone can now be reserved with >100W charging to go with its new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and a particularly generous amount of internal storage. The device might also hit the international market soon with the same specs.

The October-bound Huawei Mate 70 series could debut with an entirely new Kirin SoC. Performance-wise, it scores 1.1 million points in AnTuTu, putting it between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra foldable smartphone can be seen in photos for the first time, revealing a large secondary display, dual camera and a new dark blue back. The competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will soon be launched on the market in at least three colors and with 512 GB of storage.

A new leak has now revealed key details of OPPO's upcoming tablet, the OPPO Pad 3. Coincidentally, the Pad 3 is expected to be rebadged as the OnePlus Pad 2, just like the first-gen OnePlus Pad was a rebranded OPPO Pad 2.

An entry-level Vivo X100 Ultra variant will reportedly cost RMB 6,699 ($928) at launch. On the other hand the Vivo X100s and Vivo X100s Pro will be a tad more affordable. The trio is slated to debut on May 14 in China.

Samsung has announced its first-ever 3 nm SoC for smartphones has taped out. It leveraged Synopsys' software suite, resulting in more power efficiency and higher clocks. The chip in question is likely the Exynos 2500, which will power the Galaxy S25 series next year.

Redmi K40, also sold internationally as the Poco F3, launched as an affordable flagship Android phone in 2021. Given how popular the smartphone got, it's still likely in the hands of many. The good news is that it just got the stable Xiaomi HyperOS update. But there's a catch: it's based on Android 13.

The GT Neo6 is projected to debut as a new Realme Android smartphone with one of the newest Qualcomm processors around. Now, it is also tipped to pair its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with charging of a higher wattage than any of its new rivals, the Redmi Turbo 3 included. The Neo6 may also have an "ultra-large" battery to go with its potential advantage.

The Moto G85 5G has been outed as the next alleged Motorola smartphone for the Indian and European markets - even though its predecessor has been on the market for much less than a year. Nevertheless, there are early signs that it will be replaced by a device capable of delivering some of the same core specs for roughly the same amount of money.

One of the first sets of Vivo X100 Ultra camera samples is here. Jia Jingdong, the company's Vice President, has shared them through Weibo, and these samples showcase impressive camera capabilities, especially on the telephoto end. We also get some confirmed details on the hardware of the upcoming Android flagship through the post.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is enjoying a limited time discount on Amazon, making the last-gen flagship Android phone drop by $496.84. It’s the 256 GB Snow variant, and you can currently grab it for just $502.16.

A new leak from Weibo says smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could debut in mid-October. These will likely be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the company is often the first to debut new Qualcomm silicon.

The Moondrop MIAD 01 is one of the most distinctive Android devices of 2024 thus far. It has a 4.4mm headphone jack to go with the more conventional 3.5mm type. Furthermore, it seems it might be as appealing to teardown enthusiasts as well as audiophiles, and may, therefore, also be easier to repair than most modern smartphones.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Finding feature is perhaps not yet known to everyone.

Rumors of a successor for the U23 Pro have intensified with the discovery of a new HTC mobile device on one of Google's databases. The device seems to have made a potentially significant switch in terms of display type that may or may not work out for it. Then again, the Android smartphone's might have an edge over its rivals in terms of audio features.

TCL has released a new affordable smartphone that will directly take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. Arriving as the TCL 50 XL 5G, the smartphone runs Android 14 out of the box and retails for $159.99.

OnePlus is said to be developing a third Ace 3 smartphone called the Ace 3 Pro. Likely not launching until the summer, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is rumoured to feature 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, a fresh look and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship mobile chipset.

The Y100 is Vivo's latest mid-range smartphone, following the releases of the V30e 5G, V30 SE and Y38 5G earlier this week. Despite retailing for equivalent to $216, the Vivo Y100 4G features hardware like a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large AMOLED display that delivers a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness.

New photos of the Vivo X100s have appeared online. Not only do they show the X100s in some detail, but they also confirm various device features and specifications.

Both the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro are edging closer to being released. While Xiaomi has not publicly commented on the availability of either yet, the pair have now been revealed on Geekbench and NBTC databases.

It is now clear what Sony's next flagship smartphone will look like. Rumoured to be launching later this month with the Xperia 10 VI, the Xperia 1 VI will be available in three colour options with various changes from the current Xperia 1 V, including an upgraded telephoto camera and a 19.5:9 display.

The first photos of the Xperia 10 VI have surfaced online, courtesy of two reliable leakers. Sporting a modernised design that looks more like the Xperia 5 V than the Xperia 10 V, the Xperia 10 VI also only has two rear-facing cameras, among other changes.

Enthusiasts in the US can soon experience a smartphone powered by a high-end MediaTek Dimensity SoC. There’s no word about which chip or OEM it will be, but the device is slated to launch later this year.

A renowned leaker has provided numerous specifications for the Nokia 3210 2024, another feature phone produced by HMD Global. Landing later this month after the releases of the Nokia 215, Nokia 225 and Nokia 235, the Nokia 3210 2024 will be a complete modernisation of its 25-year-old predecessor.

CheckMag In 2019, Samsung consolidated its budget and mid-range product lines by merging them. However, the company has since introduced new Galaxy smartphone lines, reversing the simplification.

Samsung has kicked off its next wave of One UI 6.1 updates. Arriving first in its home market, the new update batch includes older flagships like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

Vivo has now released the V30e 5G, a large smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Vivo has equipped the V30e 5G with a 1,300-nit AMOLED display too, as well as twin 50 MP cameras and a 5,500 mAh battery in a housing thinner than most of its peers.

The Y38 5G is Vivo's latest mid-range smartphone, albeit another powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. Also sporting a 6,000 mAh battery, the Vivo Y38 5G utilises a 120 Hz IPS display and a 50 MP priamry camera too.

Fresh information about the Pixel 8a has surfaced online shortly before the device's release. Not only has Google's full product listing been revealed with the promise of '7 years of Feature Drops', but so has lower European pricing and a revised launch date.

Honor has offered up the Magic6 RSR globally, which it sells in Agate Grey and Frozen Berry colour options. Available exclusively with 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Porsche Design collaboration also contains a huge silicon carbon battery that can be recharged at suitably higher wattages.

Huawei has decided to release its latest camera focused globally, breaking from the convention of its recent flagship launches. Ditching the Pura 70 Pro Plus, the series consists of the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro and Pura 70 Ultra outside China, with prices ranging from €999 to €1,499 for the Pura 70 Ultra.

The Galaxy F55 has broken cover again prior to its allegedly imminent launch. This time, it is depicted as a version of a smartphone already available in India, albeit one with a rear panel finished in vegan leather rather than glass. It also seems to have what seems to be Samsung's favorite new Qualcomm SoC for the mid-range market.

Vivo has augmented its V30 series of mid-range smartphones - just not in India as might be expected. Instead, the line's new SE 5G variant is destined for the Latin American market as its latest "Modern Design" smartphone. Its 120Hz display, attractive textured "Eco-Fiber Leather" finish and up-to-date SoC are contrasts to its budget internals.

OnePlus has announced a Mother's Day sale with deals such as $70 off its new premium mid-range flagship the 12R. The OEM's first-gen foldable smartphone has an even better discount in North America; meanwhile, the brand is hinting at an intriguing offer on the same device on the European market.

AnTuTu has published its latest performance lists, consisting of the top 10 flagship and mid-range phones that performed the best throughout April. Like last month, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates the new flagship list. The first phone on the list with MediaTek Dimensity 9300, on the other hand, has the fifth spot. As for the mid-range list, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is still going strong.

According to a new report, Google will not be bringing any charging upgrades to its Pixel 7a successor. While the Pixel 8a was rumoured to support up to 27 W wired charging, it is now said to be topping out at 18 W 'fast' wired charging instead.

Google has now entered the launch month for the Pixel 8a, its final Pixel 8 release, before introducing up to four Pixel 9 smartphones this autumn. Reportedly, the Pixel 8a will cost even more than previously expected in Europe, unlike in North America. Google is said to be sweetening the deal with early launch discounts, though.

Vivo has begun teasing the release of the X100s and X100 Ultra, which it refers to as 'upcoming new X series products'. Likely arriving later this month sporting its new 'BlueImage' imaging engine, the pair can already be seen in a leaked render image that also contains a few camera clues about both devices.

Except the Pura 70 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 smartphones are almost entirely made up of parts manufactured by Chinese firms according to a teardown analysis of the phones. Huawei’s Chinese supply chain for its flagship P70 series includes firms like OFILM, HNLens Technology, BOE, etc. With the company coming close to achieving full local production, it would be safe to say that Huawei has largely shrugged off the effects of the US sanctions.