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The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is said to feature a camera module similar to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: @smashx_60)

HMD Pulse 2 Pro leaks with iPhone-style camera module, repairable case and 50 MP selfie camera

HMD Global will soon launch an affordable mid-range smartphone, the Pulse 2 Pro, that will combine a camera module in the style of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with a 120 Hz display and a repairable design, as a leaker has now revealed...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 22:58

The Honor Magic 7. (Image source: Honor, edited)

Honor Magic 8 global model makes Geekbench debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Honor’s upcoming Magic 8 lineup is nearing launch, with the standard and Pro models expected to debut soon in China. The global variant of the standard Magic 8 has now surfaced on Geekbench, confirming the use of Qualcomm’s latest...

Huzefa Baloch, 06 Oct 2025 22:35

European model variants of smartphones often have a smaller battery than their Chinese counterparts (Image source: Tyler Lastovich)

Small smartphone batteries in Europe could be bigger if manufacturers wanted

CheckMag An increasing number of Chinese smartphones are shipping with advanced silicon-carbon batteries boasting capacities beyond 7,000mAh, but the same devices often launch in Europe with significantly smaller batteries. The reason is a...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 19:23

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is expected to feature a round camera module. (Image source: Director Shi Guan, Weibo)

Huawei Mate 80 Pro leaks in two colors with dual flash in round camera module

Recently surfaced photos supposedly show the design of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro in black and yellow. The flagship camera will apparently feature a significantly larger camera module, including a periscope telephoto camera and two LE...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 18:00

The batter for the Google Pixel 10 Pro can be replaced relatively cheaply (Image source: Google)

Official Google Pixel 10 Pro (XL) repair parts now available, some are cheaper than for Pixel 9 Pro

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL owners can now order replacement parts to swap out their battery, display or cameras. The pricing is more or less surprising, as the rear triple camera has become significantly cheaper compa...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 17:12

The OnePlus 13T. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15T release timeline tipped along with key specifications

The OnePlus 15T is expected to succeed the OnePlus 13T, a compact flagship launched earlier this year. Leaks suggest it will retain a compact design and feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Its launch timeframe has also...

Huzefa Baloch, 06 Oct 2025 14:48

The Moto G06 Power is available in three Pantone colors. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola unveils Moto G06 Power with 7,000 mAh battery in colorful Pantone case

Motorola has just introduced a stylish mid-range smartphone, the Moto G06 Power, that comes in three Pantone colors with a faux leather back. Featuring a 7,000 mAh battery and a 120 Hz display, the smartphone is intended to offer ...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 14:20

The HMD Touch packs a touchscreen into a feature phone. (Image source: @smashx_60)

HMD Touch 4G to launch soon as tiny phone with 3.2 inch touchscreen and Nokia Lumia design

The HMD Touch 4G is one of the most unusual mobile phones of the year, set to launch this week. With a 3.2-inch touchscreen, the device is extremely compact and equipped with an LTE modem and Nokia Lumia-style housing.

Hannes Brecher, 06 Oct 2025 14:18

Xplore 1: Rugged smartphone with a secondary display, 5G support and a torchlight (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview Xplore 1: Affordable dual-screen 5G rugged phone with massive battery and torchlight

The Blackview Xplore 1 is a new, relatively affordable smartphone equipped with a massive battery and a secondary display. Its rugged design offers strong protection against water damage and allows it to survive drops from conside...

Silvio Werner, 06 Oct 2025 13:56

The Vivo X200 FE. (Image source: Vivo, edited)

Vivo X300 FE heads for global release as certification emerges

Vivo launched the X200 FE as a compact phone with a Zeiss camera system earlier this year. Now, its successor, the Vivo X300 FE with model number V2537, has been spotted on the IMEI database and has received EEC certification, sug...

Huzefa Baloch, 06 Oct 2025 02:45

Cameras of the Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 10 Pro: How good is the Pro Resolution Zoom?

In addition to the Camera Coach, the major innovations in the Pixel 10 Pro's camera setup are the AI-enhanced zoom capabilities, which Google calls Pro Resolution Zoom. We tried it out and will show you what a difference AI makes....

Daniel Schmidt, 06 Oct 2025 01:33

DJI is expected to return with two new smartphone camera gimbals next month, just like last year's Osmo Mobile 7 and Osmo Mobile 7P, pictured. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 camera gimbal rears its head in early retail listing with Pro model also rumoured

According to a new report, DJI is preparing to expand its camera gimbal series with not just the Osmo Mobile 8 but also a dedicated Pro model. An early retail listing has offered an insight into prospective launch pricing for the ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2025 23:44

The refreshed Nokia 800 Tough will have an identical design to the 2019 model. (Image source: smashx_60)

Leaker reveals HMD's rugged Nokia feature phone is getting a refresh

A leak has revealed that HMD plans to bring back the Nokia 800 Tough rugged smartphone that was first announced in 2019. The refresh will have the same design as the original, but sport a few upgrades.

Habeeb Onawole, 05 Oct 2025 23:30

Xiaomi 17 series benchmarks highlight underwhelming implementation of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The new Xiaomi 17 series phones are the first with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship chipset. First doesn't necessarily mean best, however, as benchmark tests on the phones show minor CPU performance improvements relati...

Ricci Rox, 05 Oct 2025 19:30

In China findet man bereits erste komplette Test- und Hands-On-Videos zum Zeiss-Kamera-Flaggschiff Vivo X300 Pro inklusive Teleconverter. (Bildquelle: Weibo)

Vivo X300 Pro hands-on and test videos confirm specs, new Zeiss camera samples published

Global launch dates appear to be set in stone for both the OnePlus 15 and the Oppo Find X9 Pro, but the Vivo X300 Pro is also likely to be available outside China soon, as a initial certification suggests. In China, on the other h...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Oct 2025 18:40

The OnePlus 15 is rumored to be 8.1 mm thick. Pictured: a promo image of the phone. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 leak reveals battery, weight, and thickness of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship

The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch soon in China. While the brand has already showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship, most specs are still under wraps. A notable Weibo has now shed light on the battery and design of the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Oct 2025 16:02

The upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15. (Image source: OnePlus, edited)

OxygenOS 16: New AI feature revealed, likely debuting with OnePlus 15

OnePlus is preparing to launch OxygenOS 16, the latest version of its Android-based custom interface. The company has now revealed that Mind Space, an AI journaling tool in OxygenOS, will integrate Google Gemini. The update is exp...

Huzefa Baloch, 05 Oct 2025 15:33

Leaked Doogee Fire 5 Ultra (Image Source: GSMArena)

Doogee Fire 5 Ultra and Pro leak with 13,000 mAh battery, IP69K and camping lights

A new leak suggests that Doogee is gearing up to launch the Fire 5 Ultra and Fire 5 Pro, two new additions to the Fire 5 series launched last month. Both phones feature large 13,000 mAh batteries and durable IP69K builds, while th...

Antony Muchiri, 05 Oct 2025 11:23

The Poco F8 Ultra could feature a periscope telephoto camera. Pictured: rear of the Redmi K80 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Poco F8 Ultra once again tipped to feature flagship-level camera setup

The Redmi K90 Pro is expected to launch globally as the Poco F8 Ultra. Ahead of the official announcement, a reliable leaker has detailed the rear camera setup of the upcoming affordable flagship phone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Oct 2025 10:52

The Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G costs less than $200 and is still expected to receive updates until 2031.

Xiaomi matches Samsung's promise 6 years of updates for its budget smartphones

Anyone who previously thought that long update periods were only available with Samsung or on high-end smartphones costing more than $1,000 will now be proven wrong by Xiaomi, as the company now promises a full six years of securi...

Florian Schmitt, 05 Oct 2025 10:00

According to Apple, the iPhone 17's 6.3-inch OLED panel reaches a brightness of up to 3,000 nits outdoors. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Turning off PWM flickering on the iPhone 17 is possible, but unlikely to bring benefits

Unfortunately, PWM-sensitive users are not spared from display flickering on the Apple iPhone 17. While there is an option to turn off PWM flickering, this only works at low display brightness, and many user reports reveal that th...

Manuel Masiero, 05 Oct 2025 09:00

Xiaomi 17T series might be merely four months after the release of Xiaomi 15T (pictured, edited) (Image source: XiaomiTime)

Xiaomi 17T Pro may launch sooner than expected

It appears Xiaomi is not only skipping the Xiaomi 16T series, but the Chinese smartphone manufacturer might be preparing to launch Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro before MWC 2026. Listed model numbers on the IMEI database may point to a Fe...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 05 Oct 2025 04:31

Camera coach in the Pixel 10 Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 10 Pro: What does the camera coach offer?

The camera coach is one of the major new features in Google Pixel 10 smartphones and is designed to help inexperienced users in particular, but also to provide new inspiration for experienced photographers. We'll show you how it w...

Daniel Schmidt, 05 Oct 2025 01:00

The Vivo X200 Ultra. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro and iQoo 15 global release imminent as certifications surface

The Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 are upcoming high-end Android smartphones, set to debut in China in October. However, their global launch also appears imminent, as both models have now received SIRIM certification in Malaysia.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Oct 2025 14:33

Close-up of iPhone 17 Pro camera module showing new flash placement. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 Pro flash issue: users report strange shadows while recording

The iPhone 17 Pro series has once again sparked discussion online, this time over an unexpected camera-related concern highlighted by people on social media. Users allege the issue may be linked to subtle design changes in the new...

Anmol Dubey, 04 Oct 2025 12:22

Two major manufacturers both make good phones. But who makes the better entry-level phone – Xiaomi or Samsung?

5G entry-level smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 15C vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Two major manufacturers and one question: Does Xiaomi or Samsung make the budget better smartphones? We answer this question using two recently reviewed 5G models.

Florian Schmitt, 04 Oct 2025 10:00

Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image Source: Google official blog)

Google Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip may drop Samsung modem for MediaTek

Google is reportedly making a final, strategic break from Samsung hardware for the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip, potentially dropping the Exynos modem and opting for the more efficient MediaTek M90. This move could bring significant ...

Jean Leon, 04 Oct 2025 03:34

Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Pixel 10 Pro: Powerful smartphone with weak heart

The Pixel 10 Pro achieved a very good result in our review, but it does have a few unnecessary weaknesses, particularly in terms of performance. We'll summarise everything for you again.

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Oct 2025 00:00

The Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro will be the first smartphones to launch running OriginOS 6. (Image source: Vertrax)

Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro confirmed to feature Vivo X200 Ultra surpassing batteries

The battery capacities of the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro have emerged before the pair's official launches later this month. Equipped with significantly larger batteries than even the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 P...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 23:06

The Apple iPhone 17 has grown only minimally compared to the iPhone 16 and, at 177 grams, weighs just 12 grams more than the iPhone Air. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Apple iPhone 17: A worthwhile upgrade from the iPhone 16

For a long time, Apple's base iPhone received only minor upgrades and lagged significantly behind the Pro models. This has now changed dramatically with the iPhone 17. Its features are now so good that the advantages of the Pro ph...

Manuel Masiero, 03 Oct 2025 22:45

The Google Pixel 6 Pro. (Image Source: Google)

Google is no longer selling refurbished Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now cheaper

Google has stopped selling refurbished Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones on its official store. On the other hand, refurbished Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have received price cuts and are now available for $359 and $539.

Abdul Haddi, 03 Oct 2025 20:17

OnePlus has only teased the OnePlus 15 in a single launch colour so far. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus 15: Complete global launch plans revealed ahead of time

Global launch plans for the OnePlus 15 have emerged before official confirmation has been offered. Surprisingly, OnePlus' first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered smartphone could be available globally just a few weeks afte...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 18:04

The Motorola Edge 70 in its two reputed launch colours. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 70 rumoured to rival Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge with new ultra-slim design

One of Motorola's next Edge smartphones could be much thinner than expected. According to the ever-reliable Evan Blass, the Motorola Edge 70 may even rival the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge when it comes to thinness...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 17:14

The Action 15Pro comes with a secondary screen (Image source: iiif150)

Action 15Pro smartphone features a secondary display in camera bump

The iiif150 Action 15Pro is a new dual-screen smartphone featuring a substantial camera bump and a relatively rugged design. It ships with a version of Android 15, a high-refresh rate display, and a 50 MP main camera.

Silvio Werner, 03 Oct 2025 16:33

HyperOS 3 is unlikely to reach almost two dozen recent Xiaomi devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

HyperOS 3: Over 20 Xiaomi devices excluded from new software release

Xiaomi is bringing support to an end for over 20 devices before the end of the year. From the Poco F4 to the Xiaomi 12X, numerous devices will reach end-of-life status soon and have not been added to HyperOS 3 rollout schedules in...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 16:33

A close-up of the rumoured DJI Osmo Pocket 4. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

New 50 MP CMOS sensor announced with DJI Osmo Pocket 4 plus Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi high-end smartphones rumoured targets

DJI is expected to present the Osmo Pocket 4 soon. In the meantime, OmniVision has now presented the OV50R40 specifically for high-end 'action, vlog and pocket cameras'. Apparently, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are also on board to use ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 15:18

OriginOS 6 can currently be tested on just two smartphones outside China. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo teases OriginOS 6 global release with beta program open to Vivo X200 Pro

Vivo has confirmed the global release of OriginOS 6. Available to iQOO and Vivo, the Android 16-based update can already be tested on smartphones like the Vivo X200 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 14:17

The Xiaomi 17 Pro models may not launch globally. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 series hits major sales milestone but global release plans remain unclear

Xiaomi has confirmed a significant sales milestone for its new flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 series. The phones achieved this landmark faster than the Xiaomi 15 did last year, but it appears that the driving force behind this suc...

Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2025 07:32

The Huawei Nova 14i is anything but compact due to a huge 6.95-inch display (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 14i packs 7,000mAh into a gigantic 7-inch smartphone

With the Nova 14i, Huawei has introduced a brand-new mid-range smartphone that is very large and features a screen that measures almost 7 inches. It’s also equipped with a 7,000mAh battery and a 50MP main camera and other solid sp...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Oct 2025 00:13

The Realme 15x is available in Marine Blue, Aqua Blue, and Maroon Red. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 15x: Realme's new phone can survive immersion in 36 different liquids for up to 60 days

The Realme 15x is the latest member of the Realme 15 series, and it has a few tricks up its sleeve. It boasts an advanced ingress protection, military-grade shock resistance, and packs a massive 7,000mAh battery that should last u...

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Oct 2025 23:55

Unofficial render of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. (Image source: Smartprix)

Galaxy S26 Ultra's ‘Privacy Display’ feature explained in new leak

A new leak has shared more information on the ‘Privacy display’ feature that is expected to be present in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It seems like users will be able to automatically turn it on when certain conditions are met.

Vineet Washington, 02 Oct 2025 17:56

The Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition will have a custom design. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition is coming on October 8

Realme plans to announce a special edition of the Realme 15 Pro based on Game of Thrones. The phone will have themes and software features inspired by the popular TV show and come in a special box.

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Oct 2025 14:27

iPhone 17 Pro Max with SSD coolers attached for better thermal stability (Image source: u/T-K-Tronix via r/iphone)

iPhone 17 Pro Max mod with SSD cooler maintains 90% stability in 3DMark stress test

A Reddit user has made probably one of the world's best-performing iPhone 17 Pro Max, at least in terms of thermal stability, by attaching an M.2 SSD cooler on its back. The experiment went viral on the r/iPhone subreddit and peop...

Anmol Dubey, 02 Oct 2025 09:31

The Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless series of gaming headsets provide gamers with simultaneous 2.4 Ghz and Bluetooth connections with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair unveils Void v2 Max Wireless and Void v2 Max Wireless for Xbox gaming headsets for computers, consoles, and phones

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction an...

David Chien, 02 Oct 2025 08:13

Leak: Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro to launch with disappointing new main camera

The Galaxy S26 Pro is widely rumored to be a direct successor to the Galaxy S25. Reportedly, it will be equipped with a new main camera as well, but this new sensor doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade.

Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2025 06:55

The Redmi Turbo 4. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Turbo 5, Realme Neo8, OnePlus Turbo tipped to feature gargantuan batteries

A new leak claims that phones with 8,000 mAh batteries are on the way, with OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Realme all expected to present such offerings in the coming months. At least one of those phones is also tipped to be powered by the ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2025 06:41

The Honor Magic 7 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 16 appears on Geekbench

The Honor Magic 8 Pro has appeared on Geekbench, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB of RAM. The benchmark reveals it will run on Android 16. Alongside the Magic 8 Pro, a standard Magic 8 model and the flagship MagicPa...

Huzefa Baloch, 02 Oct 2025 03:51

The Nubia Z80 Ultra should contain various upgrades over the current Nubia Z70S Ultra, pictured. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z80 Ultra surpasses current flagships in early benchmarks with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16 GB RAM

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has landed sporting 100 W wired charging, 16 GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Based on early benchmarks, Nubia's next flagship easily outperforms current flagships, including current-g...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2025 23:45