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The new Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max bring a hardware-based privacy display, akin to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, as we've seen with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's panel, the privacy display takes its toll on the image quality of the Xiaomi 18 Pro's OLED panel.

With the new “Call for me” feature, Gemini on the Pixel 11 will soon be able to make calls autonomously – for example, to ask about product availability or make reservations. For now, however, the feature will only be available in the US.

With its tele-zoom camera, high-resolution selfie camera, and sharp images in daylight, the Oppo Reno 16 FS holds its own against even some significantly more expensive phones. However, in camera tests, there are also situations it doesn’t handle quite as well.

Vivo has launched the Y600i in China at CNY 1,999 (about $300) for a single 6GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The phone combines an 8,000mAh battery and 44W charging with a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and IP68 and IP69 protection, with sales starting on September 30.

The Honor X9e Pro is a new mid-range smartphone featuring a large battery and 5G connectivity. It is now available for pre-order in Malaysia.

After more than a year in development, F-Droid has rebuilt nearly every part of its Android app. The new release makes apps easier to find, install and update, while also changing how Tor, panic features and background installations work.

Xiaomi has released a new accessory aimed at turning smartphones into musical instruments. Compatible with the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and even iPhones, the Pocket Guitar aims to replicate a guitar while still being pocketable.

OnePlus has published an official teaser for the OnePlus 16 on Weibo, confirming a camera overhaul that addresses the biggest criticism of the OnePlus 15: its downgraded cameras.

The Oppo K14 series includes affordable phones such as the K14, K14x, and K14 Lite. The company has now confirmed the K14 Plus 5G, featuring the largest battery in the lineup.

We have good news and bad news for Xiaomi fans all around the world: The good news is that both Leica camera flagships have now also been confirmed as global models both by teasers and code sequences inside HyperOS. The bad news is that significant compromises must be made in terms of battery capacity compared with the Chinese flagships.

Qualcomm’s first-party benchmark data points to substantial gains for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly in graphics and browser performance. Geekbench 7 results also suggest a sizeable CPU uplift across generations.

TechDroider has tested the battery life of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max against the OnePlus 15. While the results are as expected, the iPhone 18 Pro Max does better than its 5,391 mAh battery capacity suggests.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 16 in China sometime in October. Ahead of that, the flagship has now made an official trip to AnTuTu, showing off its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and other key details.

Vivo has revealed key specifications of the Vivo V80 ahead of its launch in India. Compared with its predecessor, the Vivo V80 offers a larger battery and a higher-refresh-rate display.

Qualcomm has unveiled the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs, promising 5 GHz Oryon Prime Core CPU speeds alongside major gains in graphics, AI, imaging, efficiency, and connectivity. The Extreme model adds enhanced on-device AI, dedicated Adreno High Performance Memory, Neural Fusion, and advanced 8K 60 video capture. Devices featuring these chips are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

Vivo has announced two additional configurations for the newly-launched X500 Pro. The new additions have more RAM and can be purchased with up to 1TB of storage, just like the X500 Pro Max.

Oppo keeps challenging itself in the camera phone realm, which saw it releasing many firsts, like dual periscope zoom lenses. Its latest premium Find X10 Pro Max is no exception, becoming the world's first phone with triple 200 MP cameras among its other virtues.

The Oppo Find X10 series has launched in China. The standard Find X10 features dual 200MP cameras, a large 8,000mAh battery, and MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9600M chipset.

Nothing has announced that its CMF sub-brand will now become a standalone Indian company that will have its headquarters in India and be majorly owned by Indian shareholders. Nothing will remain as a partner and shareholder.

Shortly after the launch of the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max in China, Vivo Austria confirmed which of the three new Zeiss camera flagships will launch in Europe and when the launch event will take place. A launch date has also been announced for the Vivo X Fold 6 in Europe, discounts are already available if you are interested.

The OnePlus N6 Lite 4G has launched in India as a new addition to the company's budget-oriented N series. The smartphone pairs a large battery with a Unisoc chipset, 4G connectivity, and expandable storage.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is now confirmed to feature a dual 200MP Leica setup on the rear, with the primary camera being a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. With samples, the brand has also showcased what the upcoming phones are capable of in terms of photography.

The RedMagic 12 Pro series is now official, and the Pro+ is set to launch sometime in October 2026 with the next-gen flagship Snapdragon SoC. Ahead of the release, the company has shared teaser images, giving a glimpse of the upcoming gaming phone from different angles.

The Vivo X500 has debuted in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, a Zeiss-tuned triple-camera system, and a larger battery than its predecessor. Vivo also offers optional imaging accessories for the X500, including a telephoto extender and the Snap Screen wireless display.

Motorola has teased the Signature 27's design and audio partnership ahead of the phone's September 22 reveal at the Snapdragon Summit, hinting at an ambitious camera setup and a new collaboration with Bang & Olufsen.

The Vivo X500 Pro series is now official in China, bringing the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro. Among the two, the Pro Max features an 8,000mAh battery, but both sport a new Zeiss-backed primary camera sensor.

Right after the initial OnePlus 16 announcement, hands-on videos of the upcoming flagship phone have started to appear. A couple of them are showcasing the built-in LED lighting effects available on the special colorway.

Honor is expanding its 600S 5G lineup globally, with the phone launching under different names depending on the market. The Honor 600 Elite 5G arrives in Latin America with a 108MP camera, while the Honor X7e Plus 5G heads to the Middle East and Africa with the same core specifications as the original model.

Realme has expanded its 16 Pro lineup with the addition of the Harry Potter Edition. This co-branded smartphone maintains the standard model's internal specifications while incorporating a leather-textured aesthetic, a Hedwig-inspired camera module, and a light-sensing rear panel that reveals the Hogwarts crest under UV exposure.

Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max could bring the first notable Pro display size increase in years. It is also slated to arrive with a cleaner front design and a smaller display cutout.

The OnePlus 16 is set to launch in China, succeeding last year's OnePlus 15. The company has now revealed the phone’s design, color options, and memory configurations.

HOMOLAB's FIO benchmarks show the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max's QLC storage can drop below microSD-card speeds once its cache is exhausted, with performance getting notably worse as the drive fills up

The Oppo A7 Pro 5G has launched in global markets. The mid-range smartphone features a MediaTek chipset with 5G connectivity and a large 8,000mAh battery.

RedMagic has now announced its plans to launch its next flagship gaming phone next month. The RedMagic 12 Pro+ is scheduled to arrive sometime in October, and will be powered by Qualcomm's imminent Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Huawei’s Pura X View pairs an unusually wide 16:9.5 OLED display with strong cameras, a 7,000 mAh battery and a design praised for comfortable typing, reading, video and gaming. However, importing the smartphone may not be ideal due to uncertain global software optimization and app compatibility.

The Oppo Find X10 series is set for a global launch on September 22, 2026, and right ahead of the event, the company has announced a refreshed power bank lineup. Two of the newly introduced models have 15,000mAh and 20,000mAh rated capacities, and one comes with 80W fast charging support.

Valve has open-sourced Lepton, a compatibility layer that lets you run Android games on Linux through the Steam client. Initially developed for Android VR titles on Steam Frame, the project could broaden Linux gaming support as developers adapt its code for more games and devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8's 4.1-inch cover display is designed to make the foldable more practical in everyday use. However, users who do not want to set up a Samsung account are at a clear disadvantage. During our review, only a handful of apps could be used on the external display without relying on MultiStar.

Xiaomi has now announced an official launch date for its upcoming flagship phones. With the Xiaomi 18 Ultra reportedly shelved, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max on September 23 in China as its most premium traditional smartphones this year.

The Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G is a mid-range phone with a large battery. Following its launch in China, the company has now introduced it in international markets.

The iPhone 18 Pro has landed in second place iin Dxomark’s camera testing, trailing Huawei’s Pura 80 Ultra despite class-leading low-light photography and strong video stabilization. Weaker telephoto performance, long-range zoom and occasional color inconsistencies keep it from the top spot.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are expected to get major battery upgrades, with certification records pointing to typical capacities of about 5,700mAh and 5,200mAh, respectively. This would mark the most significant battery upgrade since the S20.

The OnePlus 16 will likely be released before the end of the year. Before that, however, the OnePlus flagship phone has now been spotted on the latest version of Geekbench, registering impressive CPU performance numbers thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

The Nothing Phone (4b) costs less than the Phone (4a), but it falls short in several key areas. The display, processor, and camera, in particular, make the more expensive sister model the better choice.

Just a few hours until Vivo will fully unveil their new X500 series, aimed to deliver the best camera quality inside a smartphone. The new Zeiss flagships will also make their way to many international markets in Asia an Europe in just a few weeks and demonstrate today what they are capable of in terms of photo quality, debuting the new 8K Live Photo feature.

A rather sarcastic durability tester at the top of his game meets a rather dull iPhone upgrade that is receiving significantly less publicity this year than Apple's first foldable. Alongside entirely new testing methods involving fossilized dinosaur feces, the YouTuber also provides a microscopic look at the new variable aperture camera and the hidden Face ID sensor.

Why is Apple's first foldable so wide? Company executives have now explained the thinking behind the iPhone Duo's unusual proportions.

Our review of Samsung's latest flip smartphone demonstrates that this premium foldable stands out for more than just its attractive price-to-performance ratio. Powered by the Exynos 2600, it delivers up to twice the performance of Motorola's competing model in some workloads and offers a stronger overall feature package.

Exciting impressions from the Far East are currently available to anyone venturing onto the Chinese social network Weibo and searching for the Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, which will officially launch in just a few days and are already showing what their Hasselblad branded cameras can do. Meanwhile, the first global teaser for the European launch has appeared in the UK.