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Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 3 to more devices, including the Xiaomi 14 series, MIX Flip, MIX Fold 4, and the Redmi K70 lineup. The Android 16–based update is still under testing, but owners of these phones can now get an early preview before the stable release arrives later this year.

The OnePlus 15 is nearing launch as the company reveals more details about the device. OnePlus has now showcased the OnePlus 15's display. Additionally, the company confirms it will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a custom gaming engine.

Fire Emblem Shadows is an unexpected Nintendo mobile game now downloadable on smartphones. Players must use social deduction to reveal who on their team is a friend or foe. Nintendo’s latest Fire Emblem game is part of a wider effort to appeal to gamers on the go.

Vivo has kicked off its OriginOS 6 beta program ahead of releasing the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro next month. Not only is the new OS update open to try on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the rest of the Vivo X200 series, but it is open for certain iQOO-branded handsets too.

Qualcomm has now officially presented the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally. Showcasing new Qualcomm 3rd Oryon CPU cores, Qualcomm has also teased that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be available from over a dozen Android OEMs, including Asus ROG, Poco, and Sony, among others.

Apple has seemingly negated “scratchgate” saying that the demo units of iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max just had “material transfer” from the worn out MagSafe stands. However, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.

The entry of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) into the current top 3 of the DxOMark smartphone camera rankings has created a somewhat curious situation: despite its technically inferior hardware, Apple's new flagship has overtaken the Vivo X200 Ultra to assume third place among the best smartphone cameras. This has attracted a lot of criticism, but the overall result is understandable.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has been put through a drop test against the Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the compromises made from going back to aluminum for the Apple offering. The back glass panel, however, seems to stay strong thanks to the ceramic shield.

Xiaomi has confirmed its HyperOS 3 release plans after debuting its new OS update globally. Starting in October 2025, the company's rollout schedule will take in dozens of devices but may not end until March 2026 at the earliest.

Get ready for a major change on your Samsung Galaxy A36. The phone's first big software upgrade, the stable One UI 8 based on Android 16, is now rolling out. This new firmware promises a fresh new look, a more personalized experience, and a host of improvements to your device.

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro have officially landed outside the Chinese market. These new open-ear earbuds come with a multi-driver setup for "pro sound," and they are rated for up to 8.5 hours of battery life.

Xiaomi has now replaced the Xiaomi 14T with the Xiaomi 15T. Sporting an overhauled design, the Xiaomi 15T also features two significant advantages over its predecessor while retaining IP68 dust and water protection.

The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus-powered smartphone with a 144 Hz OLED display, a 5,500 mAh battery and dual 50 MP cameras. Also available with up to 1 TB of storage, the Xiaomi 15T Pro should surpass its predecessor in various areas.

The launch of the Xiaomi 17 series is just around the corner. Ahead of the launch, the company showcased the camera capabilities of the Pro phones, and the company's president shared a photo that compares a capture with the iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are facing fresh durability complaints just days after launch. While the devices were already criticized for scratching easily, multiple users now report visible scuffs and impact damage even when using protective cases from brands like Apple, Spigen, and Pelican.

The iPhone 17 Pro is already facing a controversy known as Scratchgate, with iFixit confirming that its anodized aluminum finish chips easily around the sharp edges of the camera bump. Microscopic tests showed the coating flaking off under light pressure, a flaw experts say Apple could have avoided with a curved design.

The OnePlus 15, rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, may have downgrades from its predecessor. New leaks suggest smaller primary and telephoto camera sensors, and weaker haptics due to a smaller haptic motor.

The HMD Skyline, with its distinctive Nokia Lumia design and support for magnetic Qi2 chargers, is already one of the more unusual mid-range smartphones on the market. According to latest rumors, the successor will sport a metal unibody chassis with a centrally aligned camera module, as well as several upgrades.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to arrive soon with a 200MP periscope telephoto camera integrated into a rather peculiar camera module. The manufacturer has now confirmed the launch window, while a leaker was able to share a render image that shows the camera module in detail.

The Oppo A6 series gains a new member with the launch of the Oppo A6 Pro 4G. With a design reminiscent of the OnePlus 13T/OnePlus 13S, Oppo's new smartphone comes in stunning colors and packs a pretty big battery.

The Galaxy S26 launch is still a few months away, but there have already been quite a few hints at the upgrades and features Samsung is planning for it’s upcoming flagship series. Some of them could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra particularly interesting.

Android 15-based HyperOS 3 internal test builds have been spotted on 16 Xiaomi and Redmi devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 13 5G, POCO F5 Pro, and more. Xiaomi hasn’t announced any public beta programs for these phones yet, but the sightings hint that testing is already well underway.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has, once again, been tipped to feature upgraded charging speeds. After years of below average speeds, finally Samsung will give its customers the much needed upgrade, if the leaks turn out to be accurate.

While Apple’s new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro resisted bending in Allstate Protection Plans' Breakability Test, they both shattered in face-down drops - which means costly repairs are still a key concern for buyers.

Vivo and its executives have once again teased that the Vivo X300 series outperforms the current Vivo X200 Ultra in certain areas. Launching next month, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro will support first party camera kit accessories unlike last year's models.

The Xiaomi 17 series has recently been fully showcased, and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones are confirmed to launch on September 25, 2025. Just ahead of the launch, the company has revealed more key features of the smartphones.

A leaked promotional image has provided a first look at the Motorola Edge 70. Rocking a Pantone Green color, the upcoming smartphone has a new design that addresses some of the complaints of the previous generations.

The flagship chip market is heating up. MediaTek has officially launched its Dimensity 9500, boasting a 3 nm node, beefed-up GPU/NPU, and other major upgrades. Just after comes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with rumors of higher clock speeds, improved AI performance, and tighter power/thermal engineering. This rivalry isn’t just specs on paper — it shapes which phones get made, how they behave under load, and ultimately what users can expect from their devices going forward.

The new Apple iPhone 17 smartphones are big upgrades over the iPhone 16 series. This is especially true for the Pro models. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max bring new designs, better screens, new cameras, and much more. However, almost everyone seems to have missed one small improvement.

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500 will power several premium devices over the next twelve months. The chipset was unveiled yesterday as an alternative to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Apple's A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 series, and has now been compared to the latter across multiple benchmarks.

The Oppo Find X9 series will officially launch in China on October 16, 2025, and the company has just showcased the standard and X9 Pro phones in new photos. These official renders show a design similar to the leaked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered OnePlus 15.

The HMD Ace 5G is reported to be an upcoming Android smartphone scheduled to arrive next year. The device packs decent specs, but it will need to have a competitive price tag to have a fighting chance against the plethora of smartphones on the market.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL does not have the brightest, fastest or highest resolution of smartphone displays. PWM flickering is observable unlike on other smartphones too. Nonetheless, new DxOMark analysis puts the Pixel 10 Pro XL ahead of the chasing pack.

Xiaomi has now provided a look at the Xiaomi 17 series in the flesh before its official launch later this week. Lining up as the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the trio will be available in multiple launch colours by the looks of things.

The wait is over for Galaxy S24 users as Samsung has officially begun the stable rollout of One UI 8, bringing a fresh wave of updates and refinements. This new software, based on Android 16, promises a smoother experience with new AI tools and features that enhance usability.

The iQOO 15 is set to launch as one of the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This flagship phone recently starred in a leaked hands-on video, showcasing a color-changing back, which has now been officially revealed by the company.

Samsung is rumored to use new display technology for the OLED panel in its flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra that could make it brighter and more power efficient. The other two phones in the series, however, may not get the same treatment.

Oppo has finally confirmed when it will begin offering the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. CEO Pete Lau has outlined global availability, while Oppo has shared a Find X9 Pro design teaser too.

The Fairphone 6 achieves a solid result in our review, but not a top score. However, it offers many features that no other brand offers and is still the first choice for those looking for a sustainable smartphone.

MediaTek has now officially announced the Dimensity 9500 after introducing the Dimensity 9400 Plus a few months ago. Getting the jump on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite and rivalling the Apple A19 Pro, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 promises a more efficient modem with new ARM C1 series processor cores and its Mali-G1 Ultra GPU.

The Xiaomi 17 series is now confirmed to launch in China on September 25, 2025. Ahead of the formal release, the company has showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships in new official renders.

JerryRigEverything takes aim at Apple: According to the durability tester, anyone who buys an iPhone 17 Pro will pay the price for Apple’s design decision to ignore international standards, making scratches inevitable around the new camera plateau. The new iPhones essentially require protection with a case.

The Apple A19, the A19 Pro, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 rely on TSMC's cutting-edge N3P process node. According to a new report out of China, TSMC has increased the price of N3P by around 20% vs the previous gen. This price increase seems to have affected Qualcomm and MediaTek the worst.

The Vivo X300 series will introduce the first Dimensity 9500 flagship phones. This next-gen phone lineup is now confirmed to launch in China on October 13, 2025, and the company has also showcased the standard and X300 Pro.

The Xiaomi 17 series is now confirmed to release in China on September 25, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the company has also shown off the back design of the non-Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone for the first time.

The OnePlus 15 is an upcoming next-gen flagship Android phone. An image has surfaced showing what is believed to be the OnePlus 15 ahead of its expected October launch. The photo offers a glimpse of the device’s design, including a triple rear camera setup and a square camera module.

Hands-on benchmarks of Apple's two new chipsets, the A19 and A19 Pro, are now widely available. The A19 finds use exclusively on the standard iPhone 17, and has now been compared to the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max in a slew of performance tests.