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The OnePlus 16 could feature the Samsung HP5 periscope telephoto camera. Pictured: an internal render of the camera units of OnePlus 15.

New leak hints at OnePlus 16 adopting familiar 200 MP periscope camera

Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, previously shared that the OnePlus 16 is set to feature a 200 MP camera. Now, another notable tipster, Smart Pikachu, hints that it could be the Samsung HP5, which is the same sensor found in camera flagships like the Find X9 Pro.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Apr 2026 07:57

Redmi K90 Max: Xiaomi officially confirms new flagship gaming-focused phone

Xiaomi is adding a gaming-focused model to its Redmi K90 lineup. The company has begun revealing details about the Redmi K90 Max ahead of its launch in China.

Huzefa Baloch, 07 Apr 2026 05:34

The Vivo X300s with a teleconverter accessory.

Vivo X500 Pro Max leaked with next-gen Sony camera sensor

Vivo is rumored to launch a new Pro Max model in the next-generation X500 series. A previous leak revealed the Vivo X500 Pro Max may use the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. Now, a new leak sheds light on the camera specifications of the device.

Huzefa Baloch, 07 Apr 2026 03:38

Galaxy s26 Ultra in Pink Gold and Silver Shadow colors.

Deal | Galaxy S26 series discounted by up to $200, no trade in required

Samsung if offering a limited time discount on the Galaxy S26 lineup and it’s an instant discount at checkout. Those who chose the trade-in option can save even more, up to $720, depending on the model.

Vineet Washington, 06 Apr 2026 20:34

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra flagship camera phone has emerged in a Chinese retail store

Oppo Find X9 Ultra spotted: First hands-on video shows display

Among all the AI fakes currently circulating around Hasselblad’s flagship camera phone, there are still a few highlights that appear to be real after all. That includes a first short hands-on video of an apparently powered-on Oppo Find X9 Ultra in a phone store.

Alexander Fagot, 06 Apr 2026 19:51

Promotional image for iPhone 17 showing homescreen and dynamic island.

iPhone 18 left behind, iPhone Air 2 still on track, leaker claims

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September this year alongside a couple other new devices, one of them being the iPhone Air 2, at least that’s what it seems for now. The iPhone 18, on the other hand, will come out next year.

Vineet Washington, 06 Apr 2026 18:40

The future of flagship smartphones or pointless feature?

In our review, Vivo’s gaming flagship performs well in many areas. We are somewhat more critical of the iQOO 15 Ultra’s actual standout feature, however, since its practical benefit in everyday use is limited.

Marcus Herbrich, 06 Apr 2026 18:35

This gaming smartphone’s standout feature should worry the competition

Vivo is not only capable of making flagship phones with fantastic photo quality. Even a gaming phone beats the camera systems of rivals from Apple and Samsung, which now feel dated. Our iQOO 15 Ultra review makes clear why the company currently leads our best-of list.

Marcus Herbrich, 06 Apr 2026 18:27

Google Pixel owners should avoid installing the March 2026 update until further notice

Google Pixel March 2026 update reportedly causes some devices to bootloop

A multitude of Google Pixel smartphones have been unable to boot into Android after installing the March 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and says it is working on a fix.

Anil Ganti, 06 Apr 2026 17:23

Murena 3.6 /e/OS is now based on Android 16

Murena 3.6 comes with improved search and software center enhancements

The Murena project has just pushed the /e/OS mobile platform to version 3.6. This update is the first one with Android 16 as its base and comes with improved search capabilities, multiple tweaks and fixes, as well as a much better software center.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2026 17:07

Colorful or more understated? The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion gives you plenty of options

Motorola's most flexible phone: Battery, color, storage and RAM are configurable

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion shows how flexible a mid-range smartphone can be today, as color, battery size, and storage configuration can all be chosen based on individual needs. Our summary of the test results explains which version is worth considering and where the limitations are.

Florian Schmitt, 06 Apr 2026 16:34

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is considerably slower in Europe than in the USA.

Samsung Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 shows many disadvantages compared to Snapdragon

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are significantly slower in Europe than their US counterparts, as the Exynos 2600 is in some cases significantly slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and consumes even more power.

Hannes Brecher, 06 Apr 2026 13:33

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro could sit nicely under the Galaxy S27 Ultra, the successor to the Galaxy S26 Ultra pictured here.

Galaxy S27 series grows: Galaxy S27 Pro leaks with Galaxy S27 Ultra hardware but no S Pen

Samsung is reportedly preparing a fourth member of the Galaxy S27 series. The new Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to slot between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. With four new Galaxy S27 smartphones, Samsung will have the same number of smartphones in their premier lineup as the Apple iPhone lineup.

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Apr 2026 13:25

Oppo Find X9s Pro's dual 200MP Hasselblad cameras detailed in new leak

The Oppo Find X9 series is a flagship camera-focused smartphone lineup. The company will soon launch two new models, including the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s Pro. A recent leak has detailed the Find X9s Pro's camera specifications.

Huzefa Baloch, 06 Apr 2026 02:40

Samsung announces the discontinuation of its Messages app

Samsung has announced it is winding up its Messages app for users in the US market. The announcement also informs users to switch to Google Messages, which has a handful of upgrades.

Habeeb Onawole, 06 Apr 2026 01:52

The Vivo X300 Ultra goes up against the Sony Alpha A7 camera with a full-frame sensor and an expensive lens

Vivo X300 Ultra vs Sony Alpha A7 full-frame camera: Who wins?

200MP photos from what is currently probably the best camera flagship phone on the market go up against 24MP shots from a Sony Alpha A7 III setup with a Sony 24-70 lens. Which one comes out ahead in which areas can be judged by anyone based on the available original images.

Alexander Fagot, 05 Apr 2026 19:12

The PicoGo Air costs around $43.44 in China. Pictured: a promotional picture showcasing the thin design of the power bank.

Baseus launches new slim magnetic power bank with up to 22.5W fast charging

The Baseus PicoGo Air is a new slim power bank that the company has launched in China. It measures 6.9mm thick and supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 22.5W wired fast charging. The launch price is CNY 299, around $43.44

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Apr 2026 18:07

Apple re-issues iOS 26.5 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 as v2 builds

Apple’s developer releases page now lists iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as build 23F5043k, replacing the original March 30 beta 1 seed.

Darryl Linington, 05 Apr 2026 17:34

The LG Rollable almost launched back in 2021

Never released LG Rollable smartphone reveals innovative internals in teardown video

Even Samsung’s 2026 foldables pale in comparison. If LG had not decided to exit the smartphone business, we could have seen a first rollable smartphone as early as 2021, one that was already more innovative five years ago than anything the foldable phone segment has produced recently, as a teardown shows.

Alexander Fagot, 05 Apr 2026 05:06

The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max might be the last addition to the Xiaomi 17 series of smartphones

Final Xiaomi 17 model variant to launch shortly

The Xiaomi 18 will take over sometime in the future, but one final model in the Xiaomi 17 lineup is still on the schedule, and it is not one of the Xiaomi 17T variants. Instead, the huge Xiaomi 17 Max is expected to launch soon with Leica camera upgrades in tow.

Alexander Fagot, 05 Apr 2026 05:02

Allegedly the final design of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, as currently seen in several pictures

Oppo Find X9 Ultra: First real-world images may show final Hasselblad camera setup

This year's Easter surprise is not coming from Oppo itself, but from various leakers in China who have published several hands-on images in the past few hours of what is supposed to be the ultimate Hasselblad camera flagship phone of the year. That said, we have doubts about the authenticity of at least some of them.

Alexander Fagot, 04 Apr 2026 19:44

Bigme has teased its new e-ink smartphone

First smartphone with color e-ink and LCD screen appears

Bigme has unveiled a new mobile device with two displays. The smartphone features an e-ink display on one side and an LCD on the other. That could make it possible to combine the advantages of both technologies.

Silvio Werner, 04 Apr 2026 17:44

The RedMagic 11 Pro Golden Saga Edition features 24 GB of RAM. Pictured: Red Dead Redemption 2 running on the phone.

Refreshed RedMagic gaming phone shines in PC gaming test with smooth AAA gameplay

The RedMagic 11 Pro Golden Saga Edition has been put to the test by running PC games on it. ETA Prime tested the gaming phone with GameHub, a Windows game emulator, and the device averaged over 40 FPS across titles like Red Dead Redemption, GTA 5, and Cyberpunk 2077.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Apr 2026 10:01

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE appears on Geekbench with worse performance than Galaxy S26 series siblings

Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be on the way. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to debut later in the year and has now surfaced on Geekbench with worse performance numbers than other Galaxy S26 series phones, thanks to its last-gen chipset.

Ricci Rox, 04 Apr 2026 09:35

Find X9s Pro: Key details of Oppo's flagship phone leaked

Ahead of its April 21 launch, the Oppo Find X9s Pro has surfaced in a new leak revealing its key details. It is expected to be a camera-centric flagship with a 6.32-inch display and a large battery.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Apr 2026 00:09

The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (pictured) has the same design as the Honor X70.

Honor's X70 Refresh Edition is the X70 with a new color and newer software

Honor has unveiled a new phone it calls the Honor X70 Refresh Edition. However, it is just a relaunch of the Honor X70 announced in July 2025, albeit with a new color option and the latest software.

Habeeb Onawole, 03 Apr 2026 23:46

The Razr 70 may offer an even brighter green hue than last year's model pictured here.

Update | New clamshell foldable launching globally in striking colours and finishes

Update: Evan Blass shares new insights. Motorola is preparing to launch a new clamshell foldable globally. Likely arriving after the release of the Razr Fold, the Razr 70 should launch with up to 18 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage in some countries, too.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2026 12:37

Smartphones are becoming increasingly expensive due to the DRAM crisis.

Xiaomi reveals how much smartphone costs have actually risen due to the DRAM crisis

For the first time, Xiaomi has commented specifically on the impact of the DRAM crisis, revealing the extent to which the rising costs of RAM and flash memory are affecting the production costs of a smartphone.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Apr 2026 11:50

The Vivo X300 might launch at a slightly lower price than previously leaked

Vivo X300 Ultra: European model to be slightly cheaper as euro price leak includes camera kit

A second price leak points to a slightly different euro price for the global Vivo X300 Ultra with 1TB of storage, suggesting Vivo may have changed its plans at the last minute. An initial euro price has also surfaced for the bundle with the 400mm Zeiss tele extender.

Alexander Fagot, 03 Apr 2026 04:01

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra heads for release as certification emerges

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the company's next expected sub-flagship smartphone. It has now cleared 3C certification in China, hinting that a release is in the pipeline.

Huzefa Baloch, 02 Apr 2026 23:53

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra appears with flagship Snapdragon chipset on Geekbench

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its global launch. The phone features the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset along with 12GB of RAM.

Huzefa Baloch, 02 Apr 2026 20:24

Huawei Mate X8 could beat Galaxy Z Fold 8 in display size

Later this year, Huawei is expected to unveil the successor to its Mate X7 that came out last year. This new foldable is said to pack a larger main display, even larger than its predecessor and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Vineet Washington, 02 Apr 2026 19:40

The Vivo X300 Ultra in one of its launch colours.

Vivo X300 Ultra: New global model surpasses Galaxy S26 Ultra in battery life test

The global version of the Vivo X300 Ultra is almost upon us. Equipped with the same 6,600 mAh battery as its Chinese counterpart, the global version surpasses the Galaxy S26 Ultra in EPREL battery life tests. The gap between Vivo and Samsung's new flagships is not as large as their battery capacities suggest, though.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2026 18:24

The Honor 600 Pro is expected to feature a 6.57-inch display.

Official: New mid-range smartphone launching soon with pricing leaked ahead of schedule

Honor has confirmed that the Honor 600 series will be launching soon. At the same time, a respected leaker has revealed pricing information for the Honor 600 Pro and that the device will ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2026 18:05

The Honor X80i in Moon Shadow White and Flowing Sand Pink.

Honor X80i unveiled with unreleased MediaTek chipset

Honor has unveiled the X80i smartphone in China and it is powered by the Dimensity 6500, a chipset MediaTek hasn't officially announced. The new phone also boasts an improved design and features an upgraded display and battery.

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Apr 2026 17:18

The OnePlus 15T secured the second spot with a very close score to the first phone on the list. Pictured: an edited promo picture of the phone.

New flagship OnePlus phone impresses in latest AnTuTu benchmark ranking

The latest AnTuTu flagship benchmark ranking is here, highlighting the top 10 phones with the highest average score in March 2026. Among the ten, the newly launched OnePlus 15T did well, securing the second spot with a very close score to the iQOO 15 Ultra.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Apr 2026 16:43

WhatsApp warns about fake app spyware campaign

WhatsApp has reportedly warned around 200 users, mainly in Italy, after a fake version of the app was used in a spyware campaign linked to Italian vendor SIO.

Darryl Linington, 02 Apr 2026 16:40

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL gets a revised camera module.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaks with modernized design, but loses sensor

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL can be seen for the first time in high-resolution render images. Google is apparently modernizing the design in two areas, led by a revised camera module, but one sensor could be omitted.

Hannes Brecher, 02 Apr 2026 16:38

Honor launches affordable smartphone with 6.8-inch display and 7,000 mAh battery

The Honor Play 80 Pro goes official in China with a large 7,000 mAh battery. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a 60 Hz LCD panel, and a 50 MP primary camera. On top of this, it comes with blue, white, and black colorways.

Abhinav Fating, 02 Apr 2026 15:24

Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 15 release comes in three colour options.

Xiaomi releases Redmi Note 15 in new version with larger battery

Xiaomi has re-released the Redmi Note 15 5G with a new version. Equipped with a larger battery than the Redmi Note 15 5G sold internationally, the Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition contains a few other changes from its 5G sibling, too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2026 14:33

The Redmi A7 Pro runs HyperOS 3 out of the box.

Xiaomi confirms global release for new budget smartphone with 120 Hz display

Xiaomi has confirmed plans to release a new mid-range smartphone worldwide. Already sold across Europe and in parts of Southeast Asia, the Redmi A7 Pro costs as little as ~$100 despite its 6,000 mAh battery and 120 Hz display.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2026 14:27

Xiaomi showcased its Modular Optical Camera system over a year ago during MWC 2025.

Leaker reveals Xiaomi's plans for flagship releases in 2026

A leaker has shed some light on Xiaomi's plans for flagship releases during the second half of 2026. Not only is the Xring O2 rumoured, but so is the 'most powerful smartphone camera of 2026', plus Xiaomi's long-awaited modular optical camera smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2026 14:22

Oppo Reno15 Pro: Three weaknesses that detract from its premium feel

Despite its impressive specs, the Oppo Reno15 Pro has a few shortcomings. Here are the three main drawbacks that might dissuade you from buying it, ranging from performance to features.

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Apr 2026 13:59

The 128GB Pixel 10 is currently down to $549. Pictured: an edited promo picture of the phone.

Deal | Flagship Google Pixel 10 discounted by $250 as next-gen refresh nears

The Google Pixel 10 is currently down by $250 at Woot. This limited-time deal has brought the 128GB variant of the compact flagship phone down to $549 from its regular $799 price tag.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Apr 2026 12:44

Galaxy A27: New Samsung budget phone debuts on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its official launch. The benchmark listing reveals it features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the same chipset that powered the Galaxy A36.

Huzefa Baloch, 02 Apr 2026 01:29

The Motorola Edge 70 (pictured) will get three more siblings.

Leak reveals more Motorola Edge 70 models are coming

The Motorola Edge 70 family of smartphones is expected to get three new models according to info from a prominent leaker. Unfortunately, the new smartphones don't have a release date yet.

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Apr 2026 00:18