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The OnePlus Ace 5. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 6 certification signals imminent launch with major charging speed upgrade over OnePlus 13R

The OnePlus Ace 6 is an upcoming performance-oriented smartphone that will succeed last year's Ace 5. It may also launch as the OnePlus 15R in the global market. Ahead of official release, the device has surfaced in China's 3C cer...

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Oct 2025 15:25

The Magic 8 series will launch in China on October 15. Pictured: the Magic 8 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 series leaks share core specs of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships

The Honor Magic 8 series is set to launch in China on October 15, 2025. Ahead of the official unveiling, the core specs of both the standard and Pro flagship phones have been shared by various known tipsters on Weibo.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2025 15:06

A comparison of the camera specs of the most important flagships from China, including the Honor Magic 8 Pro. (Image source: Weibo)

Similar but not the same: Camera specs of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, Honor Magic8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro

The current camera flagships from China, most of which are expected in Europe soon, appear to be very similar in terms of camera specs. All have three cameras with a periscope telephoto lens, but there are still differences in the...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2025 11:55

The dual-folding Samsung tablet, potentially called the Galaxy G Fold or Galaxy Z TriFold, is now set to launch in several countries. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

First Samsung Galaxy Z tri-fold to launch in more than just two countries

A small surprise for foldable fans: Samsung is now planning a bigger launch than previously expected for its first double-foldable 10-inch tablet. According to media reports, this has already been confirmed, significantly increasi...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2025 11:50

Stylish, not too heavy, with long-lasting durability: The Motorola Moto G86 Power gives its users real independence. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Three activities for which the Motorola Moto G86 Power is particularly suitable thanks to its long battery life

The Motorola Moto G86 Power features a 6,720 mAh battery, offering significantly longer battery life than many other smartphones. We take a look at the possibilities this entails.

Florian Schmitt, 12 Oct 2025 10:00

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s 2 nm breakthrough could help Qualcomm finally beat Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro chip

Samsung may have finally cracked the 2 nm barrier with its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 prototype. If Qualcomm adopts it, the next Galaxy Z Flip could run on a Samsung-made chip powerful enough to challenge Apple’s iPhone 17 Pr...

David Odejide, 12 Oct 2025 09:40

The Vivo X300 series. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300: Official details confirm major upgrades over X200 Pro Mini

The Vivo X300 series will be officially released on October 13 in China. The new camera-centric flagship series will include two models: the standard X300 and the X300 Pro. Notably, Vivo has ditched the 'Pro Mini' model, with the ...

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Oct 2025 04:47

The Samsung W26 comes in Dan Xi Red and Dark and Black colours, latter pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung launches new ultra-premium foldable with special design

Samsung is expected to deliver its first tri-foldable smartphone later this year. In the meantime, the company has released the Samsung W26, which differs from the Galaxy Z Fold7 in a few crucial areas. Samsung only sells its late...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2025 19:11

The Z80 Ultra will launch on October 22. Pictured: the camera island of the phone. (Image source: Nubia)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Nubia Z80 Ultra stars in official photos

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is set to launch in China on October 22, 2025. Ahead of the formal release, the company has showcased its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship in official photos.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2025 16:55

At least the Galaxy S26 Pro will launch in Europe with the Exynos 2600 instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. (Image source: TT Technology)

Galaxy S26: At least one Samsung flagship with Exynos 2600 instead of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "confirmed"

Samsung fans in Europe will once again have the opportunity to try out an Exynos chipset with the Galaxy S26 family, expected in January 2026 and likely consisting of at least the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ult...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2025 15:13

RedMagic 11 Pro will pair the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with the Red Core R4 gaming chipset. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic shares gaming highlights of its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, 2025, as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for gaming. Recently, the company shared the design of the phone, and now, it has teased some core gaming features ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2025 14:50

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 price estimate signals bad news for affordable flagship phones

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is reported to have an estimated price of anywhere between $240 and $280 per unit. This estimate is up from $220 for the last-gen SoC and $200 for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2025 12:45

The OnePlus 15's display. (Image source: OnePlus, edited)

OnePlus 15: BOE's next-gen display officially confirmed with key highlights revealed

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 15. The device is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Ahead of the official release, the company has revealed key details abo...

Huzefa Baloch, 11 Oct 2025 06:04

The Pixel 10 Pro is one of three Pixel smartphones furnished with display improvements in this month's stable update. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google details fresh improvements for Pixel 10 Pro and older Pixel devices with new round of updates

Google has delivered a new batch of updates from the Pixel 7 through the Pixel 10 series. Available globally, the October 2025 update contains numerous improvements, including one specific to the recent Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2025 04:24

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is a remake of the Galaxy A17 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung showcases affordable Galaxy M17 5G with 6 years of updates, Gorilla Glass Victus and AMOLED display

Featuring a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an Exynos 1330 processor and a 5,000 mAh battery, the new Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is set to conquer the mid-range market with its affordable price tag. Samsung also pro...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Oct 2025 18:32

It's unclear whether the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature four sensors on the back. Pictured: the rear of Xiaomi 15 Ultra. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Xiaomi 17 Ultra leaks share conflicting camera details of upcoming flagship phone

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will reportedly launch as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship in December 2025. Months before the rumored release, reports detailing the rear camera details emerged, and they are conflicting.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Oct 2025 17:07

RedMagic 11 Pro combines active and liquid cooling. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming phone. (Image source: Nubia)

Water-cooled RedMagic 11 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stars in official photos

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch as one of the first gaming phones that's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of the October 17 launch, the company has now showcased the water-cooled flagship phone in new photos.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Oct 2025 14:40

OxygenOS 16 Open Beta program is now open for select flagships. (Image source: OnePlus)

Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 Open Beta goes live for six OnePlus phones

The first OxygenOS 16 beta based on Android 16 is finally here for select OnePlus flagships. The beta program is restricted to India for now, with global expansion likely to follow soon.

Kristen Spradlin, 10 Oct 2025 13:12

The Realme GT 8 Pro camera incorporates a lot of the Ricoh GR IV, as the first official photo samples reveal. (Image source: Realme)

Stunning Realme GT 8 Pro camera samples showcase five classic Ricoh GR IV photography styles, final camera design revealed

Move aside Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad. Realme's new collaboration with the iconic Ricoh GR camera pros and their classic film look gives the former Oppo subsidiary a unique touch, as the first sample photos from the Realme GT8 Pr...

Alexander Fagot, 10 Oct 2025 11:02

The Motorola Moto G86 Power has a huge battery and a very bright screen. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Three reasons why Motorola makes one of the best affordable mid-range phones

Buying a cheap smartphone can be a risky business: cheap plastic housing, slow SoCs and dim screens count among the dangers. But Motorola shows that things can be different. We take a look at one of its affordable mid-range phone ...

Florian Schmitt, 10 Oct 2025 11:00

The Redmi Pad 2 Pro started out last month running HyperOS 2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

HyperOS: Xiaomi issues new updates to Redmi Pad 2 Pro and other devices globally

Xiaomi has introduced new HyperOS updates to more devices. Starting this week, the company is offering HyperOS 3 to devices like the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi 13.

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2025 04:21

The Z80 Ultra will be Nubia's next flagship smartphone. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z80 Ultra launch timeline confirmed with design officially teased

Nubia has started teasing the Nubia Z80 Ultra as its next flagship smartphone release. Offering a hint about its design, the company's first teaser reveals the launch window for the Nubia Z80 Ultra, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2025 03:44

The successor to the Oppo Reno 14 Pro pictured here will also have a "Max" top-of-the-line model. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max set to be a potential "flagship killer" with Dimensity 9400 and 200 MP camera

"Pro Max" will soon no longer be reserved for flagship models since, according to recent rumors, Oppo is planning a Reno 15 Pro Max, which is set to receive a number of significant upgrades, starting with a 200 MP main camera and ...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Oct 2025 17:52

The Motorola Edge 70 is one of the world's thinnest mid-range smartphones. (Image source: X-Kom)

Ultra-thin Motorola Edge 70 leaks at retailer with full specs, including surprisingly large battery

The Motorola Edge 70, one of the most interesting mid-range smartphones of the year, is nearing launch. The device is almost as thin as the Apple iPhone Air. A retailer has already listed the smartphone in advance, confirming the ...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Oct 2025 17:47

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold features a 48 MP wide-angle lens (Image source: Google)

Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro Fold now available for purchase globally

Google has finally announced the availability of the latest Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone globally. Pixel fans can now purchase the foldable smartphone in the US, Europe, and India directly from the Google Online Store and other au...

Abhinav Fating, 09 Oct 2025 14:33

The Magic 8 series will launch on October 15, 2025 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the Pro phone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor announces imminent launch for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Magic 8 series

Like other Chinese manufacturers, Honor is preparing to launch its first flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. These smartphones will be part of the Magic 8 series, and now, the lineup has a launch date.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Oct 2025 14:02

It's official: A partnership between Realme and Ricoh GR is already gearing up the GT8 Pro camera to compete with the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro. (Image source: Ricoh/Realme)

Official: Ricoh GR to help optimize Realme GT 8 Pro against the Leicia-Hasselbad cameras of the Xiaomi 17 and Oppo Find X9 Pro

Rumors of a collaboration between Realme and camera manufacturer Ricoh have been circulating for a long time now, and now the partnership has been officially confirmed. As Realme's first Rico-supported product, the GT 8 Pro is exp...

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2025 11:23

In addition to the Oppo Find X9, which is the main focus, the Oppo Watch S and the Oppo Pad 5 will also be launched next week. (Image source: Oppo, edited)

Oppo Find X9, Oppo Watch S and Oppo Pad 5 teaser videos advertise highlights of soon-to-be launched flagships

Three new Oppo products, three teaser videos. In addition to the Oppo Find X9 Pro, a thinner smartwatch called the Oppo Watch S and a new tablet called the Oppo Pad 5 will also be launched next week. The videos reveal some of the ...

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2025 13:51

The iQOO 15 will launch on October 20 in four official colors. (Image Source: IQOO)

iQOO 15's official colors revealed ahead of October 20 launch

iQOO has revealed the official colors of its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship ahead of its October 20 launch. In addition to a new color-changing edition, the iQOO 15 will be offered in three other finishes, including re...

Elvis Shida, 09 Oct 2025 10:29

The GT 8 Pro may arrive earlier than the OnePlus 15 in the global market. Pictured: a promo image of the GT 8 Pro. (Image source: Realme)

Realme eyes earlier than expected global launch of GT 8 Pro over OnePlus 15

The Realme GT 8 Pro will soon be launched in China as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone. As for the global launch, it was reportedly set for the latter half of November 2025, but has now been moved due to the OnePlus 1...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Oct 2025 07:12

iQoo 15: Official launch date revealed for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship

iQoo is set to launch its next flagship smartphone, the iQoo 15. The company has officially confirmed the launch date for the Chinese market. Additionally, a tipster also shared detailed specifications of the next-gen phone.

Huzefa Baloch, 09 Oct 2025 05:20

The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Ultra: Camera details leak with new 200MP telephoto sensor

Honor is preparing to launch its Magic 8 flagship series, with the standard Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro expected to launch this month in China. The lineup is expected to expand in early 2026 with the Magic 8 Ultra and the Magic 8 Mini...

Huzefa Baloch, 09 Oct 2025 03:37

The Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition is now available to buy in India. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Edition launches with color-changing back and 512GB of storage

Realme has announced a Game of Thrones Limited Edition of the Realme 15 Pro. The phone, which is now available to buy, has a color-changing back, a custom UI, and more storage than the standard variants. It also comes in a special...

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Oct 2025 22:35

Motorola Edge 70 (Image Source: @evleaks)

Ultra-slim Motorola Edge 70 set to launch on November 5

Motorola has just confirmed the global launch date of its Edge 70 ultra-slim phone. Rumors of a November release for the ultra-slim device were right.

Jean Leon, 08 Oct 2025 20:10

The EX300U starts at $99.99. Pictured: the portable SSD attached on the back of an iPhone. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair launches EX300U magnetic portable SSD with up to 4 TB storage

The Corsair EX300U has been launched as a new portable SSD with MagSafe compatibility. This magnetic external SSD is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB options, with the starting price being $99.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Oct 2025 16:01

Samsung may also not offer the Galaxy S26 Ultra in black colorway. Pictured: S25 Ultra in Dbrand's Cosmic Orange skin. (Image source: Dbrand)

Leak shows Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in iPhone 17 Pro-esque orange color

Samsung hasn't officially shared anything about its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships yet. However, a photo showing the dummy units of the Galaxy S26 Ultra has emerged, showing an iPhone 17 Pro-like orange colorway.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Oct 2025 14:52

The Motorola Razr Ultra in Pantone Rio Red. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Razr Ultra gets a $400 discount, bringing it down to its lowest price ever

The Motorola Razr Ultra launched in the first half of the year as the first clamshell foldable powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Now, Motorola and Amazon are running a limited-time sale that brings its price down to the...

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Oct 2025 00:57

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a 7,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery that can be charged at 100 W. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Surprising Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max battery life test shows raw capacity isn't everything

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max promises remarkable runtimes thanks to its behemoth 7,500 mAh battery. However, according to battery life testing done by TechDroider, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max does offer excellent runtimes, it fails to ma...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Oct 2025 00:24

A leaker is hinting at a true optical zoom camera for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, while the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is likely to stick with dual-periscope telephoto lenses (Image source: Ace100xd)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Optical Leica zoom camera takes on Hasselblad dual-periscope telephoto

Two leakers commented on the upcoming contest between two of the probably best camera flagships of 2026. Surprisingly, plans for a true optical zoom camera with a variable focal length and 200-megapixel sensor in the Xiaomi 17 Ult...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Oct 2025 21:25

Smartphones could soon sport significantly faster flash storage (Image source: Notebookcheck)

UFS 5.0 storage with 10.8 GB/s could make smartphones almost as quick as PCIe 5.0 SSDs

The latest UFS standard is here and could result in smartphones with significantly faster flash storage in the future. With data rates up to 10.8 GB/s, the maximum bandwidth has nearly doubled and should meet the requirements of c...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Oct 2025 21:06

WP60: New rugged smartphone with striking design. (Image source: Oukitel)

Oukitel WP60 launches as 5G rugged smartphone in cyberpunk design

The WP60 is a new 5G smartphone that comes with a large screen and a more than decently sized battery. With a cyberpunk-inspired design, the rugged device sports the usual certifications and comes with 8, 12 or 16 GB of RAM.

Silvio Werner, 07 Oct 2025 20:01

The Røde Wireless Micro now comes in three new colors. (Image source: Røde)

Rode Wireless Micro arrives in three new colors along with a permanent price cut

Shy of its first anniversary, Røde has refreshed the Wireless Micro by announcing the microphone system in three new colors. Buyers can also buy the Wireless Micro at a much cheaper price than it cost at launch.

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Oct 2025 17:48

The Vivo V60e features a 1,600 nits bright AMOLED display. (Image source: Vivo)

200 MP camera and 6,500 mAh battery for the mid-range: Vivo unveils the V60e

The Vivo V60e is launching with a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP selfie camera and a 6,500 mAh battery with 90 watt fast charging for the equivalent of $337, making the waterproof smartphone a mid-range smartphone.

Hannes Brecher, 07 Oct 2025 17:30

The new Pixel 10 phones come with new AI tricks like Magic Cue and Camera Coach. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramaniam / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 drop to all-time low prices

Google's latest Pixel 10 series isn't a huge leap from last year's Pixel 9 lineup, but these deep discounts definitely make them much more appealing. All variants are on sale, with Amazon and Best Buy both offering up to $250 off ...

Kristen Spradlin, 07 Oct 2025 16:52

The HMD Touch 4G is available in Cyan and Dark Blue. (Image source: HMD)

The HMD Touch 4G is an all-screen feature phone with a compact design and an affordable price tag

The HMD Touch 4G is the latest feature phone from the Finnish manufacturer. Now available in India, it drops the alphanumeric keypad of HMD's (and Nokia) previous feature phones for an all-screen design, but retains the affordable...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Oct 2025 14:12

Samsung schrumpft 200 Millionen Pixel auf 0,5 µm pro Pixel, um einen kleineren Sensor zu ermöglichen. (Bildquelle: Samsung)

Samsung unveils world's smallest 200 MP sensor for Oppo Find X9 Pro and the like

Size does matter, at least when it comes to camera sensors, but bigger isn't always better. At least according to Samsung's marketing claims about the brand-new Isocell HP5, a 200 MP sensor in 1/1.56-inch format that is said to be...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Oct 2025 13:40

Nothing Phone 3a Pro (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing adds native call recording, but not every user will get it yet

Nothing has finally introduced native call recording for select models through its Essential Space app, but only users in a few countries can try it for now. The update is automatic and lets you record by long-pressing the Essenti...

Antony Muchiri, 07 Oct 2025 12:27

The Pixel 9a has received its biggest discount to date. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Google Pixel 9a is an absolute steal right now

The Pixel 9a was already a standout in the mid-range category, and now that it’s dropped to its lowest price yet at both Amazon and Best Buy, it’s a no-brainer for anyone looking for serious bang for their buck.

Kristen Spradlin, 07 Oct 2025 11:23