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It appears that Sony is preparing to launch a new 5G smartphone. Potentially, the smartphone in question could be the Xperia 5 V, which is claimed to be on track for a late summer reveal.

Xiaomi has decided to use the Redmi K60 Ultra as its first smartphone that will be eligible for 4 Android OS updates. According to Xiaomi, not only will the Redmi K60 Ultra finish on Android 17, but it will continue to receive regular security patch updates until August 2028.

The rumored display upgrade of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will allegedly come with narrow bezels that would result in a screen-to-body ratio of 88%. This figure would be the lowest of a Samsung flagship handset since the arrival of the Galaxy S10, which launched in early March 2019.

AnTuTu Benchmark is abuzz with talk of a new device with the highest scores for the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor to date. The smartphone is thought to debut as a new model from Vivo's brand iQOO, which might challenge the Redmi Note 12T Pro with similar RAM/storage configurations and an Android 13-based ROM.

It seems that there could be signs that Google may be moving away from offering SIM card slots in its Pixel smartphones for some markets. While only a theory for now, an Android expert does not consider the idea an impossibility at this stage.

The OPPO Find N3 (which might also be released as the OnePlus Open) will have a larger main flexible display than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, according to the putative device's latest leak. It may also look the most like a conventional smartphone when folded, and have more RAM than even the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, albeit as a special edition.

Realme has set a date on which it will unleash the GT5 on the Android flagship smartphone market. They will be joined by a new addition to the Buds Air 5 series, slated to share their Pro siblings' "class-leading" active noise cancellation despite possibly starting for less. The new TWS earbuds are slated to become available in India as well as China soon.

Evidence of all three Galaxy S24 series batteries has surfaced online, courtesy of the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards. While the Galaxy S24 Plus gains a modest battery capacity improvement over its predecessor, the same cannot be said for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Meanwhile, AnTuTu has confirmed various Exynos 2400 specifications, which is a likely candidate for European versions of the Galaxy S24 series.

The Samsung Galaxy A04s is a triple rear camera smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery, despite launching without 5G in 2023. To say that the same may not be said for its upcoming predecessor might be a considerable understatement, according to the latest leaks emanating from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They hint at a significant re-design for the A05s that takes every relatively premium perk afforded its forebear away - except for one.

ESR's latest Kickstarter campaign combines its line of charging stations with wireless charging docks specifically intended for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches with up-to-100 watt (W) wired charging for the first time. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that a user can charge up to 6 devices at the same time at their respective maximal rates thanks to "advanced" gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

Moment has been making smartphone mobile lenses for over a decade and the company has just launched its latest generation. The new Moment T-Series lenses bring a number of improvements designed to accommodate the latest smartphones, but also further improve optical performance.

1MORE's flagship TWS accessories have fallen to a sub-US$100 price during the OEM's latest online sales event. The EVO earbuds are joined by the SonoFlow ANC headphones in this sale, and by the colorful ComfoBuds Mini. Most items on offer require a specific code for the maximum discount available.

The X100 Pro Plus stands a good chance of debuting as Vivo's first ever top-end Android smartphone powered by the new premium-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Now, it is expected to get a camera resolution upgrade as well. Its putative 200MP sensor might not be the device's main shooter, however.

Samsung has reportedly augmented its ISOCELL series of mobile device image sensors with new variants of up to 440MP in size. The unprecedentedly high-res new camera component is slated to enter mass production in 2024 along with its new siblings. They are believed to include a new 50MP model with specs to rival the cutting-edge 1-inch Sony IMX989.

The first official photos of the Moto G84 5G have surfaced online, courtesy of the ever-reliable Evan Blass. The Moto G84 5G looks a lot like the Moto G73, albeit with a few tweaks to make the former a more premium option than the latter.

Motorola's US website has unveiled its Summer 2023 sale, with up to US$500 off some of the OEM's latest smartphones. It also offers the chance to get a pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for free with every purchase of the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) for a limited time. The smartphone boasts a 165Hz display driven by flagship internals.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 failed to launch with dust resistance in 2023. Nevertheless, they have been found to have one of the OEM's other major smartphone repairability upgrade for this year. It may make them more teardown-friendly, although a prominent YouTube channel asserts that the Z Fold5 flagship still has some drawbacks in this vein.

Motorola is preparing to replace the Moto G53 less than a year after the device's debut. In its place will arrive the Moto G54, which Evan Blass has now outlined will be available in three launch colours. The Moto G54 will contain a few upgrades over the Moto G53 while retaining its overall design.

Xiaomi launched the Mix Fold 3 and Redmi K60 Ultra as its latest top-end foldable Android flagship and its premium conventional candy-bar alternative respectively on the same day. Now, both devices have completed their first round of pre-orders on the Chinese market, and have been lauded for their commercial success in both cases, surpassing their relative predecessors in terms of day-one orders.

Motorola will launch a new Android smartphone called the Moto G84 5G in 2023, according to a new leak from the United Arab Emirates' TDRA telecomms authority. It has been corroborated by another tip from the US equivalent, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The G84 is thus now likely to launch with a large battery and what often passes for fast charging with its OEM.

The launch of the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro is fast approaching. While Xiaomi is expected to bring both to market later this summer, a renowned leaker has already revealed full specifications for the pair. Marketing images have also surfaced, with 20 published so far.

An industry insider and a report from a Taiwanese news outlet suggest Qualcomm plans to use TSMC's N3E node for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This refutes an earlier rumour which said Samsung Foundry would manufacture the flagship SoC.

Ulefone is now selling the Armor X13, the company's latest Armor X series smartphone. Based around a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset and 6 GB of RAM, the Armor X13 also has a 6,320 mAh battery and a night vision camera for outdoor use.

The Honor X5 Plus is the company's latest budget smartphone, building on the X6a that the company recently introduced. The X5 Plus features a large battery, a 90 Hz display and has a comparatively high megapixel primary camera, among other features.

Pricing and memory configurations for the Xiaomi 13T series has surfaced online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. The same leaker has provided information for European and UK markets, which will do without a cheaper 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage SKU this time around.

Xiaomi's Mix Fold-series releases are traditionally followed by the announcement of sky-high out-of-warranty repair costs due to the devices' advanced flexible design. However, it seems the OEM has actually gotten them under some semblance of control in the line's freshly-unveiled third generation. The full cost of a Mix Fold 3 screen replacement has dropped by nearly 25% compared to that of its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has provided new details about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Reputedly, Samsung will include a titanium frame within its next flagship smartphone, as well as a new in-sensor 5x zoom option within its first-party camera app.

It appears that the Redmi Note 13 series is fast approaching. According to a reliable leaker, Xiaomi plans to offer the same flagship chipset it uses in the new Redmi K60 Ultra for one Redmi Note 13 series model, a boost over the Dimensity 1080 that powers the best of the Redmi Note 12 series. The same leaker has also revealed camera specifications for the same device, which includes a 200 MP sensor.

The Find N3 Flip is projected to emerge as OPPO's latest premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone soon. The putative device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench in advance of that event. The new leak purports to reveal that it will not have the same SoC - or amount of RAM - as the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.

AGM has indicated that it is ready to make mobile foldable tech rugged for the first time in August 2023. The device in question has been teased in side profile, hinting at a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build, albeit one with more frame reinforcements and carbon fiber than usual. Then again, there are no clues as to its level of dust-proofing quite yet.

Samsung has now announced which devices are eligible for One UI 5.1.1, its last feature update before it releases One UI 6 later this year. With over a dozen devices eligible for One UI 5.1.1, Samsung has also described some of the changes that the update makes from One UI 5.

Xiaomi has put to bed any suggestions that the MIX Fold 3 will receive a global release. Instead, the company's Communications Director has confirmed earlier rumours that the MIX Fold 3 will go the way of all MIX smartphones from the Mi Mix Fold and MIX 4 onwards.

Recent code analysis suggests that Xiaomi plans to equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with better cameras than the new Redmi K60 Ultra. Not only will Xiaomi equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with a telephoto camera, but it also gains superior primary and ultra-wide-angle cameras.

OnePlus has officially presented the Ace 2 Pro, its latest 'flagship killer'. Arriving a day after the Redmi K60 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 24 GB of RAM, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 150 W charging. OnePlus has bundled plenty of other features too, including a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor as the device's primary camera.

The OnePlus 10T powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 16 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage has been priced down by whopping 36% at Best Buy and Amazon. The newly discounted price makes the OnePlus 10T worth a recommendation, as it performs quite well, has a great display, and excellent battery life.

The Find N3 Flip is thought to become the latest flagship-grade clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone from OPPO later this year. Now, a well-known leaker purports to share the exact date on which it will emerge to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 for supremacy in its class. Meanwhile, the drama surrounding the device's design may or may not have been resolved.

Xiaomi has now debuted the Redmi Pad SE globally—in Europe and other markets outside China—as an affordable, budget tablet in stark contrast to the premium Xiaomi Pad 6 Max that was launched yesterday in China. The Redmi Pad SE is priced quite aggressively as well, and features solid hardware albeit with a few caveats.

A noted leaker has apparently confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be receiving a display upgrade. While the source doesn’t divulge specific details about the screen, the news might be based on reports about the S24 Ultra’s display that have previously surfaced in Korean media, with power efficiency being key.

The Pixel Fold is Google's first own foldable. The expectations are correspondingly high. We have reviewed the foldable smartphone and summarized the most important aspects for you below.

The first hands-on images of the Mate 60 have surfaced online, likely a month or two before Huawei announces its next flagship smartphone series. Surprisingly, the Mate 60 resembles the Mate 40, despite Huawei releasing the Mate 50 series in between.

Tecno is slated to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Motorola Razr Plus with a clamshell foldable Android smartphone of its own later in 2023. Now, more details on this "Phantom V Flip" have leaked out, along with a render that purports to show the device from all sides. The new tips hint at a slightly larger than average main screen, with a more distinctive look for its rear cameras and secondary display.

Most current stable forms of Android allow apps to spawn full-screen notifications with impunity. However, the next version of the OS has been spotted with a new setting that allows a user to deactivate the "intent" behind them. It is depicted as working on all apps, with the exception of those with clock or call functions.

Honor's latest flagship foldable Android smartphone has appeared on the famous JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. However, it's not bend tests or deeper grooves as usual, as the OEM has saved its new Magic V2 from potential destruction by disassembling it in advance. Is it possible to put the "thinnest and lightest" foldable of 2023 together on camera?

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi K60 Ultra in China. Among other things, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 120 Watt fast charging, a 50 MP Sony IMX800 sensor with OIS, and IP68 water/dust resistance. It can be purchased in China starting at RMB 2,599 (US$258) on August 22.

Xiaomi has now fully revealed the MIX Fold 3, a new rival for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and other large foldable smartphones. Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version, the MIX Fold 3 may also deliver a comparatively good camera experience thanks to the Sony IMX800 from the Xiaomi 13, among other features.

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will continue with the S23 Ultra's 200 MP main camera, it's set to debut a new sensor beneath its 3x zoom lens. Details of the sensor in question have now been revealed, promising improved short-range zoom capabilities.

Although it's not a rugged device like most of its siblings, the new Blackview A200 Pro comes with a rich set of attractive specs and features. The list includes a 6.67-inch curved 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 66 W fast charging, the brand-new DokeOS 4.0 software environment, as well as a 108 MP triple camera setup.

More compact, but not slimmed down - this is how you would describe the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. We summarize the findings of our recent review of the affordable mid-range smartphone below.