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The Surface Duo 'Andromeda' in one of its apparent prototype colours. (Image source: Goofish)

Microsoft Surface: Long-lost Surface Duo prototypes surface in marketplace leaks running Windows

The Microsoft Surface Duo series came and went with only two iterations. While Microsoft is unlikely to revisit the dual-display form factor any time soon, early Windows-based prototypes codenamed Andromeda have now surfaced on an...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2025 23:28

The Galaxy S25 FE in two of its four launch colours. (Image source: via Nieuwe Mobiel)

Galaxy S25 FE: Samsung's next budget flagship smartphone revealed in four launch colours ahead of time

Samsung's fifth and final Galaxy S25 member has been spotted in a new leak. Seemingly, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will be available in multiple colours at launch, albeit without the same finishes as the similar Galaxy S25 or Galaxy...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2025 21:58

A leading Android smartphone display. (Image source: Realme)

Next-gen Android flagships pair new battery gains with old-school display tech in new leak

Some late 2025 or early 2026 flagship smartphones are backed to have what might be some of the world's most cutting-edge mobile displays at the time of their launch. Others might adopt technology that is often perceived as old-fas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2025 21:11

The Nubia Air is clearly inspired by the design of the iPhone 17 Air. (Image source: Evan Blass, edited)

Leak: Nubia Air appears to be a direct imitation of soon-to-be-launched Apple iPhone 17 Air

Copycats of the Apple iPhone 17 Air are already popping up well before the ultra-thin flagship has been officially unveiled. A leak reveals the Nubia Air, which not only appears to have adopted Apple's name, but also seems to have...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Aug 2025 20:31

An e-sports enthusiast with a flagship iQoo smartphone at ChinaJoy 2025. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo tipped to launch Ultra version of its next-gen flagship smartphone in 2026

According to the latest leaks, the iQoo 15 series of next-gen flagship Android smartphones will have everything, a brand-first Ultra variant included. It might augment rumored attributes such as the industry's most premium screen,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2025 20:17

The best bargain phone in the US just got even cheaper. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Google Pixel 9a drops to its lowest price yet

The Pixel 9a is already a great value at its original $500 price, and its even more tempting now that it has crashed to its lowest price yet at both Best Buy and Amazon. If you're still rocking a Pixel 4a or 5a, now might be the p...

Kristen Spradlin, 04 Aug 2025 20:09

Promotional image for Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S26 Edge battery could be even larger than expected

Samsung could use a Silicon-Carbon battery to increase the capacity in its upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge thin and light smartphone. A new leak hints at 4,400 mAh, a major improvement over the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Vineet Washington, 04 Aug 2025 19:36

The Vivo Y400 5G features a 50 MP primary camera (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y400 5G launches with AMOLED display and 6,000 mAh battery

Vivo has announced a 5G version of the recently launched Y400 smartphone in the Indian market. It’s a mid-range smartphone that comes with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 32 MP selfie camera, and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. Vivo offe...

Abhinav Fating, 04 Aug 2025 18:37

The Tank 4 is a rugged smartphone with a built-in projector (Image source: 8849)

This rugged smartphone comes equipped with a projector, night-vision camera and massive torchlight

The Tank 4 is a new rugged smartphone that promises both durability and entertainment – thanks to its built-in projector. It also features a night-vision camera, ideal for capturing images in low-light conditions.

Silvio Werner, 04 Aug 2025 18:02

The Nubia Z70S Ultra. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z80 Ultra: Leak reveals key highlights including under-display camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

Nubia is expected to launch a new flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. A new leak reveals key details about the upcoming device.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Aug 2025 15:43

OnePlus is expected to move on from the 144 Hz displays offered in recent devices like the Ace 5 Ultra or Racing Edition. (Image source: OnePlus)

Xiaomi rumoured to join OnePlus in adopting 165 Hz OLED displays for future high-end smartphones

According to a new report, OnePlus is not the only Android OEM that will be adopting 165 Hz displays soon. Potentially rivalling the OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus 15R, Xiaomi is also now rumoured to be considering the same refresh rat...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2025 14:45

iQOO claims that the Z10 Turbo Plus can achieve a score of 3,262,390 on AnTuTu. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming phone. (Image source: iQOO - edited)

iQOO claims its new flagship gaming phone can deliver record-high AnTuTu score

The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ will launch in China on August 7, 2025, as a new flagship gaming phone with the Dimensity 9400+. Ahead of this imminent release, the company has teased that the device can offer a record-breaking AnTuTu score.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Aug 2025 14:12

The Oukitel WP210 houses an 8,800 mAh battery in a relatively robust body. (Image source: GSMArena)

Robust smartphone with 8,800 mAh battery, Dimensity 8200 and 108 MP camera: Leak reveals Oukitel WP210

The Oukitel WP210 is expected to offer excellent value for money, combining a fast MediaTek Dimensity chip with a 108-MP main camera, a particularly large battery and a robust housing. The device is expected to launch soon for the...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Aug 2025 12:08

The Dimensity 9500 is expected to launch sometime in Septmeber 2025 (image source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 9500 GPU tipped to arrive with significant ray tracing performance improvements

A new leak from Weibo says the Dimensity 9500's GPU will offer notable ray tracing performance gains. Some unspecified titles will run at 100+ FPS as a result.

Anil Ganti, 04 Aug 2025 11:47

The UK retail price for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is £1,049 (~$1,395), while the Z Fold 7 (pictured) starts at £1,799 (~$2,393). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

$10.6 million heist: Nearly 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 phones stolen

A truck near London Heathrow Airport was hijacked, with 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 phones reportedly stolen. The estimated loss is expected to be nearly $10.6 million.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Aug 2025 08:40

Pictured are the phones that were tested with the exception of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image source: Versus; edited screenshot)

Portrait king: Vivo X200 Ultra again obliterates flagships from Samsung, Apple, Oppo, and others

In the latest portrait photo comparison video from Versus, Vivo X200 Ultra managed to beat 8 other flagship phones — Pixel 9 Pro XL, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII, OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16 P...

Chibuike Okpara, 03 Aug 2025 21:17

A "Galaxy A17 5G" render. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G predicted to launch as more expensive mid-range Android smartphone

The Galaxy A17 5G is projected to launch toward the bottom tier of Samsung's new Android smartphones on its launch. Despite that, it is also now believed to start for more money than its predecessor in some regions. Its 4G/LTE-onl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2025 18:43

The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, a performance-oriented smartphone that launched in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15R: Leak reveals key highlights including 165Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite

A new leak has revealed early details of the OnePlus 15R. The device is expected to launch globally in early 2026 as a more affordable offering alongside the flagship OnePlus 15.

Huzefa Baloch, 03 Aug 2025 18:33

2025's next clamshell foldable smartphone has Galaxy Z Flip7-beating specs in new leak

A new leak purports to confirm earlier claims that an upcoming Honor device will have a bigger battery than direct rivals such as the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 on its launch. The Magic ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2025 17:52

Vivo X200 Pro rear cameras (Image Source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 latest camera leak hints at a 200MP powerhouse

New leaks are building hype around the upcoming Vivo X300's camera capabilities. The base model is rumored to feature a powerful 200MP main sensor that will get a big boost not only in resolution but also in size.

Jean Leon, 02 Aug 2025 20:53

Oppo Find X9 leaks as vanilla Android flagship with substantial battery upgrade

The Oppo Find X8 had the smallest generational battery upgrade of its family of premium Android smartphones in late 2024. Its successor might be able to avoid the same fate, according to a new tip. The X9 might also boast fast wir...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2025 19:05

Poco X8 Pro tipped to launch as 2026 mid-range smartphone with 2024 flagship performance

Redmi is projected to launch an Android smartphone called the Turbo 5 in early 2026, which might debut thereafter as the Poco X8 Pro for the global market. Either version is tipped to introduce MediaTek's latest mid-tier Dimensity...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2025 18:07

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (pictured) was still functioning after the strenous bend test - and that too twice. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 survives JerryRigEverything’s durability test, including a double bend attempt

JerryRigEverything's latest durability test puts the Samsung Z Flip 7 through scratches, burns, dirt, and a double bend test. Despite heavy flexing, the phone manages to come out on top.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Aug 2025 17:22

One of Qualcomm's upcoming SoC could be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8845 SoC could be launched as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

A new leak from Weibo tells us about an upcoming Qualcomm SoC. Codenamed SM8845, the chip is positioned between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It may launch as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Anil Ganti, 02 Aug 2025 15:49

Only two phones in the list are powered by a flagship MediaTek SoC. Pictured: the Snapdragon 8 Elite. (Image source: Oppo)

Snapdragon 8 Elite continues its reign in latest AnTuTu performance chart

The latest AnTuTu flagship phone performance chart is here, and just like last time, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has dominated the entire list. To be specific, only two of the ten phones in the new ranking are powered by a flagship Dim...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Aug 2025 09:51

The Fiio Snowsky Melody wooden DAC supports Hi-Res Audio playback with wired 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphones. (Image source: Fiio)

Fiio unveils Snowsky Melody wooden DAC with Hi-Res Audio certification, DSD and PCM decoding, and Switch 2 support

The Fiio Snowsky Melody DAC blends North American aged wood with dual Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI converters to deliver high-resolution audio with DSD256 and 384 kHz 32-bit PCM support. The petite DAC supports balanced and single-ende...

David Chien, 02 Aug 2025 02:39

The Redmi 15 5G weighs 224 g and measures 171 x 82 x 8.55 mm. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G debuts in Europe with budget price tag but a whopping battery and ultra-fast display

Retailers in Europe have started selling the Redmi 15 5G before Xiaomi's official release. Available in a choice of colours, the Redmi 15 5G is one of the first budget smartphones to feature a 7,000 mAh battery as well as a 144 Hz...

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2025 01:49

The Galaxy S25 FE is said to come with a slightly larger battery than the Galaxy S24 FE pictured here (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Update | Latest Galaxy S25 FE leak brings disappointing battery update

Samsung may have sacrificed battery life for the sake of slimming down the Galaxy S25 FE. The latest leak hints at a 200 mAh lower battery capacity than the Galaxy S24 FE.Starting August 3, the original Switch, Switch OLED, and Sw...

Vineet Washington, 01 Aug 2025 19:32

Rising sales have resulted in a record quarter for Apple. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone selling like hot cakes thanks to Trump

Whatever you think of the tariff policies of incumbent US President Donald Trump, they're currently helping Apple CEO Tim Cook achieve new record sales figures. iPhone sales have increased by over 13% year-on-year.

Matthias Zellmer, 01 Aug 2025 18:35

Unofficial render of Galaxy A17 in three color variants. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Galaxy A17 specs leaked: Thinner and lighter phone with OIS

The Galaxy A17 is expected to come with the same Exynos SoC as the Galaxy A16, but with a few notable improvements in durability, dimensions, and the camera department. The phone could be unveiled in October but Samsung has not sh...

Vineet Washington, 01 Aug 2025 18:23

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is now available with a wooden finish in China. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 60 Pro gets a wooden variant but it's exclusive to one region

Motorola has announced a new material finish for the Edge 60 Pro in China. The phone, which was announced back in April in three colors and two material finishes, joins the Razr 60 Ultra as Motorola's 2025 smartphones with a real ...

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Aug 2025 13:29

The Vivo T4R smartphone features a 50 MP primary camera (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo T4R debuts with quad-curved AMOLED display and Dimensity 7400 chipset

The Vivo T4R is a new smartphone in the T4 series that carries an affordable price tag and comes in arctic white and twilight blue color options. The smartphone features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, ...

Abhinav Fating, 01 Aug 2025 11:37

Front and back photos of the exploded Redmi Note 13 Pro (Image source: Sri Varshan; edited)

Redmi phone explodes during regular use, Xiaomi blames owner

An Indian Redditor, Sri Varshan, has taken to the platform to seek advice on how to go about challenging Xiaomi's judgment after Xiaomi blamed his friend for the explosion of his phone. Xiaomi's service center absolved itself of a...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 04:52

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is reportedly able to withstand 500,000 folds. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 expected to be as durable as Fold 7, but cold winters will shorten its lifespan by 88%

Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 has not received as extensive a design upgrade as the Galaxy Z Fold7, the cheaper flip phone is expected to reach the same long service life. However, using the smartphone in particularly cold t...

Hannes Brecher, 31 Jul 2025 23:51

The Honor Magic 8 Ultra should have a more advanced camera configuration than the Honor Magic 7 Pro (pictured). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Leaker reveals there'll be an Honor Magic 8 Ultra

The Honor Magic 8 series might be quite a large one as a new report has revealed a fifth model called the Honor Magic 8 Ultra. The Ultra model will join the standard version, a pro model, a mini model, and a max version with a rum...

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Jul 2025 23:09

A replacement for the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, pictured, is expected to arrive in two forms this August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus surface in new leaks amid rumours of August releases

According to recent reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus next month in its home market. In the meantime, the pair have been spotted in new leaks with a curious wired charging dow...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2025 20:47

Unofficial renders of the Galaxy S25 FE show the phone looks a lot like the Galaxy S24 FE. (Image source: SammyGuru)

Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier than last year’s FE model

The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to arrive earlier than the previous generation, which broke cover in late September. The upcoming phone is expected to come with minimal design changes, but with some notable internal improvements.

Vineet Washington, 31 Jul 2025 20:10

Oppo Reno15 Pro tipped to launch with new 200MP camera from Samsung

Oppo is now believed to have secured a new 200MP sensor for its upcoming Find X9 Pro flagship - and for its subsequent mid-range equivalent, the Reno15 Pro. The two Android smartphones are thought to use the same huge Samsung cam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2025 20:04

The world's first iQoo 15 teaser. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo to kick-start next-gen flagship smartphone pre-launch campaign at August 2025 event

iQoo's next flagship Android smartphones is thought to equip a new top-end processor projected to launch in September 2025. Despite that, the brand has indicated that it intends to start teasing the 15 series imminently, starting ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2025 19:19

In 2026, flagship killer phones, such as those from OnePlus, may opt for a Qualcomm alternative over the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. (Image source: Ace100xd)

Flagship killer phones 2026 may favour cheaper Qualcomm processor over Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

Chip prices have been steadily rising over the years, particularly in the top-tier segment. Expected to launch within weeks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could significantly impact official pricing for upcoming Android flagships, such...

Alexander Fagot, 31 Jul 2025 13:40

Samsung's next-gen non-Ultra phones will get a battery upgrade (pictured: Galaxy S25 Edge; image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge tipped to arrive with minor battery upgrades

A new report reveals the likely battery capacities of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Pro. Both will get a much-needed upgrade over their last-gen counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 31 Jul 2025 13:29

iQOO Z10 Turbo+ will launch on August 7 in China. Pictured: the gaming phone. (Image source: iQOO - edited)

Z10 Turbo+: New iQOO flagship gaming phone confirmed to pack plus-sized battery

iQOO is gearing up to launch a new gaming phone, the Z10 Turbo+. As the company has revealed, it will be a flagship smartphone with the Dimensity 9400+ and a large-sized 8,000 mAh battery with support for 90 W fast charging.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2025 13:04

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

Flip 7: Redditor’s 'disappointing camera' complaints draw agreement before post is removed

Samsung officially launched its latest generation of foldables on July 9, with 3 devices on roll call: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. These devices have received their fair share of criticism for reasons...

Chibuike Okpara, 31 Jul 2025 08:58

OnePlus Ace 6 Pro tipped to launch with new flagship-adjacent Snapdragon chipset

Qualcomm is thought to launch a new addition to the Snapdragon series of chipsets for smartphones that might be a hybrid of the preceding 8 Elite flagship and its upcoming successor the 8 Elite 2. A new leak hints strongly that th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2025 21:41

Xiaomi is expected to replace the Xiaomi 15 Pro, pictured, this September. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 16 Pro: New periscope telephoto camera upgrade tipped with dedicated macro mode also rumoured

A new report claims to have reeaeld Xiaomi's chosen periscope telephoto camera for this year's Xiaomi 16 Pro. The camera upgrade is not expected to grace the smaller Xiaomi 16 though, which will miss out on periscope telephoto opt...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2025 20:00

A concept render of how the Galaxy S26 Ultra could look. (Image source: Reddit)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: New leak reveals Samsung's favoured chipset for next Ultra smartphone

The Galaxy S26 series is not due to arrive until early next year. Nonetheless, a new leak has highlighted which chipset Samsung has chosen for its next Galaxy S Ultra smartphone that will replace the Galaxy S25 Ultra in January 20...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2025 19:47

World-first dual 200MP smartphone camera tech might be exclusive to Honor in 2025

Honor is now thought to replace its top-end Magic7 RSR Porsche Design Android smartphone with one of a much more predictable suffix in 2025. Despite that, it might take on other rumored top-end camera monsters such as the Xiaomi 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2025 16:24

The Moto G86 Power smartphone is available in Pantone Spellbound, Pantone Golden Cypress, and Pantone Cosmic Sky colorways (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G86 Power: Motorola’s new mid-range smartphone goes official in India with Dimensity 7400 SoC

Motorola has officially launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Moto G86 Power, in the Indian market. The smartphone is equipped with a Dimensity 7400 chipset, a 6,720 mAh battery, a 120 Hz pOLED display, and a 50 MP OIS-enabled ...

Abhinav Fating, 30 Jul 2025 15:53

The Vivo X Fold5 foldable smartphone is now available for purchase in India (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold5 now available in India

Vivo’s newly launched X Fold5 foldable smartphone is now officially available for purchase in India via Vivo’s official website. The company’s latest X Fold5 foldable comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a huge 6,000 mAh bat...

Abhinav Fating, 30 Jul 2025 11:25

The Pixel 10 (pictured) will not require a magnetic case for magnetic wireless charging. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Latest Pixel 10 leak shows magnetic wireless charging support without the need for a case

The Pixel 10 series will support magnetic wireless charging without the need for a special case according to a leaked image. This makes Google the second manufacturer after HMD to offer magnetic wireless charging without relying o...

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Jul 2025 07:52