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Is it worth importing the Vivo X300 Pro or the significantly more compact Vivo X300 from China? Especially considering that the EU model has a significantly smaller battery once again, there may be more interest in the significantly cheaper Chinese models. We compare the prices of several import dealers and discuss the potential problems.

The OnePlus 15 is once again rumored to feature a noticeably larger battery than its predecessor. To be precise, Digital Chat Station, a credible tipster, reports that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship will feature at least a 7,300 mAh battery capacity.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro is set to launch as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for photography. To showcase how well the phone captures photos at night, the company has put it against the iPhone 17 Pro in a pre-promotional video.

The global launch of the Vivo X300 Pro is within reach. It’s quite interesting that some YouTubers have already received an European model of the Vivo X300 Pro, as seen in one of the very first hands-on videos posted on that platform. That video contains a brief comparison with the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200 Pro, and it also specifies the unfortunately much smaller battery capacity of the European variant.

The WP58 Pro is a new smartphone with dedicated flashlights on the back and overall modern specifications. The device supports 5G networks and comes with a smooth 120Hz display. Oukitel’s latest handset is also usable as a power bank.

The Vivo X300 series marks the brand’s latest flagship lineup featuring Zeiss optics, advanced AI imaging, and MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500 platform. Both the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro share a similar foundation but differ in several key areas. This comparison highlights their main differences in design, display, camera setup, and performance specifications.

The October update for the Google Pixel 10 (Pro) was supposed to fix an issue that temporarily rendered the display unusable. However, the update also introduces new problems. According to numerous user reports, many apps now crash constantly.

The Oscal Tank 1 offers unusual features, including a gigantic 20,000 mAh battery, a second display on the back and a dual LED flashlight. The rugged outdoor smartphone is now available with a sizable launch discount.

Contrary to an earlier statement from Nothing's CEO, Car Pei, that the Nothing Phone (3) completes the Phone 3 series, a leak has revealed there's a new model coming soon. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, as it is expected to be called, will get a global release.

The Vivo X300 has just been released in China, and right after the Chinese unveiling, the Dimensity 9500 phone went live on import sites Giztop and Wondamobile. This 200 MP Zeiss camera flagship can be imported for as low as $769.

Vivo has joined Xiaomi and other Android OEMs by announcing a new flagship smartphone. Packed with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and other top-tier hardware, the Vivo X300 Pro can already be picked up from importers before an impending global release.

The OnePlus 15 is rumored to launch on October 27, 2025. Just a few days ahead of the Chinese debut, the company has shared the display highlights of its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship.

Samsung has released the stable One UI 8 update based on Android 16 for the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy M54 smartphones across multiple Asian and Pacific regions. The update brings enhanced performance, security patches, and refined user interface elements to these mid-range devices ahead of some flagship models.

Vivo has officially launched its X300 series in China. The new flagship duo brings Zeiss-calibrated cameras, upgraded imaging hardware powered by the V3+ chip, and expanded cross-platform connectivity with Apple devices — building on interoperability features first introduced with the Vivo X Fold 5.

The Magic8 Pro, one of the most exciting flagship devices based on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will be launched in just a few days. Honor has already confirmed many details about the device's features, ranging from the gigantic 7,200 mAh battery to the 6,000 nits bright AMOLED display.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra, one of the world's most unusual flagship camera phones, will launch in just a few days. The device features a selfie camera invisibly integrated into the display and a triple camera with focal lengths of 35 mm, 18 mm and 70 mm. Many details about the camera system have already been revealed.

Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi K90 Pro has now been tipped to be the most ambitious offering in the series so far, making it potentially on par with the Xiaomi 17 series. That is, of course, good news for fans looking forward to the Poco F8 Ultra.

The Oppo Find X9 series is only days away from being launched in China. Ahead of the imminent release, the company has revealed the Hasselblad camera kit for this flagship lineup. Some accessories included should even work with the OnePlus 15.

In a video about their newly announced partnership ahead of the Real GT8 Pro’s launch, representatives from Ricoh GR and Realme discussed what they tout as the “deepest collaboration” yet between a legendary camera company and a relatively young smartphone maker. Fresh teasers and new sample photos also offer another look at the camera system on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 5-powered smartphone, which is designed to compete with flagship devices like the Xiaomi 17 Pro, Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro.

The RedMagic 11 Pro Chinese launch is around the corner. Days before the event, the company has now showcased the camera capabilities of its water-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone.

The Poco X8 Pro is expected to be a rebadge of the Redmi Turbo 5 for the global market. That phone has now been certified in China, with word on the grapevine strongly indicating an imminent release that would see it debut earlier than its predecessors did.

The new Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a massive 7,500 mAh battery. Its significant capacity advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max means it comes out on top in most battery drain tests, but it's a different story when pitted against Oppo's imminent Find X9 Pro.

This is a pretty important week for fans of Chinese smartphones. In addition to the Vivo X300 launch on Monday, Honor will follow suit in the next few days with the Magic 8 launch. Oppo will also hold the first presentation of the Find X9 series, for which several official camera samples have emerged recently. A leaker has also provided numerous specifications of both Oppo flagships.

Only a few hours remain until the launch of the Vivo X300 series in China. The Zeiss flagships are now advertised with new camera samples. In addition, leakers and Vivo itself are providing a lot of details, such as the specifications of the two unequal Vivo X300 siblings.

The OnePlus Ace 6 is an upcoming performance-oriented smartphone that will succeed last year's Ace 5. It may also launch as the OnePlus 15R in the global market. Ahead of official release, the device has surfaced in China's 3C certification database, suggesting a notable improvement in charging speed compared to its predecessor.

The Honor Magic 8 series is set to launch in China on October 15, 2025. Ahead of the official unveiling, the core specs of both the standard and Pro flagship phones have been shared by various known tipsters on Weibo.

The current camera flagships from China, most of which are expected in Europe soon, appear to be very similar in terms of camera specs. All have three cameras with a periscope telephoto lens, but there are still differences in the details beyond the Leica/Zeiss/Hasselblad branding, as a Chinese blogger has now summarized.

A small surprise for foldable fans: Samsung is now planning a bigger launch than previously expected for its first double-foldable 10-inch tablet. According to media reports, this has already been confirmed, significantly increasing the chances of a more widely available competitor for Huawei's Mate XTs.

The Motorola Moto G86 Power features a 6,720 mAh battery, offering significantly longer battery life than many other smartphones. We take a look at the possibilities this entails.

Samsung may have finally cracked the 2 nm barrier with its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 prototype. If Qualcomm adopts it, the next Galaxy Z Flip could run on a Samsung-made chip powerful enough to challenge Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro.

The Vivo X300 series will be officially released on October 13 in China. The new camera-centric flagship series will include two models: the standard X300 and the X300 Pro. Notably, Vivo has ditched the 'Pro Mini' model, with the standard X300 now serving as the compact flagship option. The company has now detailed the upgrades the Vivo X300 offers over last year's X200 Pro Mini.

Samsung is expected to deliver its first tri-foldable smartphone later this year. In the meantime, the company has released the Samsung W26, which differs from the Galaxy Z Fold7 in a few crucial areas. Samsung only sells its latest foldable in China, though.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is set to launch in China on October 22, 2025. Ahead of the formal release, the company has showcased its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship in official photos.

Samsung fans in Europe will once again have the opportunity to try out an Exynos chipset with the Galaxy S26 family, expected in January 2026 and likely consisting of at least the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The rumors surrounding the Exynos 2600 in a Galaxy S26 model have now been confirmed in a media report.

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, 2025, as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for gaming. Recently, the company shared the design of the phone, and now, it has teased some core gaming features of the device.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is reported to have an estimated price of anywhere between $240 and $280 per unit. This estimate is up from $220 for the last-gen SoC and $200 for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 15. The device is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Ahead of the official release, the company has revealed key details about the phone's display, officially confirming that the OnePlus 15 will feature BOE's third-generation Oriental screen.

Google has delivered a new batch of updates from the Pixel 7 through the Pixel 10 series. Available globally, the October 2025 update contains numerous improvements, including one specific to the recent Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Featuring a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an Exynos 1330 processor and a 5,000 mAh battery, the new Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is set to conquer the mid-range market with its affordable price tag. Samsung also promises six major Android updates and six years of security patches.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will reportedly launch as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship in December 2025. Months before the rumored release, reports detailing the rear camera details emerged, and they are conflicting.

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch as one of the first gaming phones that's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of the October 17 launch, the company has now showcased the water-cooled flagship phone in new photos.

The first OxygenOS 16 beta based on Android 16 is finally here for select OnePlus flagships. The beta program is restricted to India for now, with global expansion likely to follow soon.

Move aside Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad. Realme's new collaboration with the iconic Ricoh GR camera pros and their classic film look gives the former Oppo subsidiary a unique touch, as the first sample photos from the Realme GT8 Pro camera highlight. The new camera module can also be seen in an official teaser video for the first time.

Buying a cheap smartphone can be a risky business: cheap plastic housing, slow SoCs and dim screens count among the dangers. But Motorola shows that things can be different. We take a look at one of its affordable mid-range phone that we really like.

Xiaomi has introduced new HyperOS updates to more devices. Starting this week, the company is offering HyperOS 3 to devices like the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi 13.

Nubia has started teasing the Nubia Z80 Ultra as its next flagship smartphone release. Offering a hint about its design, the company's first teaser reveals the launch window for the Nubia Z80 Ultra, too.

"Pro Max" will soon no longer be reserved for flagship models since, according to recent rumors, Oppo is planning a Reno 15 Pro Max, which is set to receive a number of significant upgrades, starting with a 200 MP main camera and an improved 1 Hz to 120 Hz LTPO OLED panel.

The Motorola Edge 70, one of the most interesting mid-range smartphones of the year, is nearing launch. The device is almost as thin as the Apple iPhone Air. A retailer has already listed the smartphone in advance, confirming the design and many details about its features.

Google has finally announced the availability of the latest Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone globally. Pixel fans can now purchase the foldable smartphone in the US, Europe, and India directly from the Google Online Store and other authorized retailers. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold features an 8-inch main display, a Tensor G5 processor, a 5,015 mAh battery, and a 48 MP primary lens.