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The Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 are upcoming high-end Android smartphones, set to debut in China in October. However, their global launch also appears imminent, as both models have now received SIRIM certification in Malaysia.

The iPhone 17 Pro series has once again sparked discussion online, this time over an unexpected camera-related concern highlighted by people on social media. Users allege the issue may be linked to subtle design changes in the new models.

Two major manufacturers and one question: Does Xiaomi or Samsung make the budget better smartphones? We answer this question using two recently reviewed 5G models.

Google is reportedly making a final, strategic break from Samsung hardware for the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip, potentially dropping the Exynos modem and opting for the more efficient MediaTek M90. This move could bring significant improvements in battery life for the next Pixel flagship series.

The Pixel 10 Pro achieved a very good result in our review, but it does have a few unnecessary weaknesses, particularly in terms of performance. We'll summarise everything for you again.

The battery capacities of the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro have emerged before the pair's official launches later this month. Equipped with significantly larger batteries than even the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro will also support ultra-fast wired charging.

For a long time, Apple's base iPhone received only minor upgrades and lagged significantly behind the Pro models. This has now changed dramatically with the iPhone 17. Its features are now so good that the advantages of the Pro phones are almost exclusively limited to the telephoto camera.

Google has stopped selling refurbished Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones on its official store. On the other hand, refurbished Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have received price cuts and are now available for $359 and $539.

Global launch plans for the OnePlus 15 have emerged before official confirmation has been offered. Surprisingly, OnePlus' first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered smartphone could be available globally just a few weeks after its Chinese debut.

One of Motorola's next Edge smartphones could be much thinner than expected. According to the ever-reliable Evan Blass, the Motorola Edge 70 may even rival the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge when it comes to thinness.

The iiif150 Action 15Pro is a new dual-screen smartphone featuring a substantial camera bump and a relatively rugged design. It ships with a version of Android 15, a high-refresh rate display, and a 50 MP main camera.

Xiaomi is bringing support to an end for over 20 devices before the end of the year. From the Poco F4 to the Xiaomi 12X, numerous devices will reach end-of-life status soon and have not been added to HyperOS 3 rollout schedules in the meantime.

DJI is expected to present the Osmo Pocket 4 soon. In the meantime, OmniVision has now presented the OV50R40 specifically for high-end 'action, vlog and pocket cameras'. Apparently, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are also on board to use OmniVision's new 50 MP and 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor.

Vivo has confirmed the global release of OriginOS 6. Available to iQOO and Vivo, the Android 16-based update can already be tested on smartphones like the Vivo X200 Pro.

Xiaomi has confirmed a significant sales milestone for its new flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 series. The phones achieved this landmark faster than the Xiaomi 15 did last year, but it appears that the driving force behind this success may not be available on the global market.

With the Nova 14i, Huawei has introduced a brand-new mid-range smartphone that is very large and features a screen that measures almost 7 inches. It’s also equipped with a 7,000mAh battery and a 50MP main camera and other solid specs.

The Realme 15x is the latest member of the Realme 15 series, and it has a few tricks up its sleeve. It boasts an advanced ingress protection, military-grade shock resistance, and packs a massive 7,000mAh battery that should last up to 2 days on a single charge.

A new leak has shared more information on the ‘Privacy display’ feature that is expected to be present in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It seems like users will be able to automatically turn it on when certain conditions are met.

Realme plans to announce a special edition of the Realme 15 Pro based on Game of Thrones. The phone will have themes and software features inspired by the popular TV show and come in a special box.

A Reddit user has made probably one of the world's best-performing iPhone 17 Pro Max, at least in terms of thermal stability, by attaching an M.2 SSD cooler on its back. The experiment went viral on the r/iPhone subreddit and people in the comments are genuinely impressed by the results.

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction and up to 130 hours of battery life per charge.

The Galaxy S26 Pro is widely rumored to be a direct successor to the Galaxy S25. Reportedly, it will be equipped with a new main camera as well, but this new sensor doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade.

A new leak claims that phones with 8,000 mAh batteries are on the way, with OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Realme all expected to present such offerings in the coming months. At least one of those phones is also tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro has appeared on Geekbench, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB of RAM. The benchmark reveals it will run on Android 16. Alongside the Magic 8 Pro, a standard Magic 8 model and the flagship MagicPad 3 Pro tablet are also expected to be introduced.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has landed sporting 100 W wired charging, 16 GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Based on early benchmarks, Nubia's next flagship easily outperforms current flagships, including current-generation gaming smartphones.

The Galaxy Z TriFold could be upon us before the month is out. Unusually, Samsung may use a forthcoming international diplomatic meeting to present its Huawei Mate XTs rival before releasing its first tri-folding smartphone in the US.

It seems that the Edge 70 will be Motorola's next Edge-branded smartphone release globally. Lining up with the design of the Moto X70 Air, early leaks have revealed various details about the Motorola Edge 70 ahead of time, including launch pricing.

Samsung has confirmed that it will be releasing a new foldable smartphone this month. While increasing evidence suggests that the company is preparing to introduce its first tri-fold smartphone, it appears that the Galaxy Z TriFold is not next in Samsung's foldable release schedule. Instead, it looks like the company will offer a more premium alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold7 in China.

The first Ubuntu Touch release based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available as version 24.04-1.0. The list of supported devices includes the Fairphone 3, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Fairphone 4 and 5, Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL, Sony Xperia X, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, and a few others.

Previous leaks claimed Samsung would finally ditch the Plus model with next year's Galaxy S26 series. A new report from Korea indicates the company has now had a change of heart, however, in no small part due to lackluster sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung has quietly launched its latest Galaxy M07 smartphone in India. The Galaxy M07 features a 90 Hz LCD screen, a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, a 50 MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It’s currently listed on Samsung’s official website. However, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet.

The Xiaomi 17 series has the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones, and as competitors are still gearing up for a launch, these new flagships have secured the top positions in the latest AnTuTu performance chart without any challenge.

The iQoo 15 is gearing up for launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The brand has now confirmed a periscope telephoto lens and shared camera samples showcasing its zoom performance. Detailed specifications have also surfaced, offering a clearer picture of the upcoming flagship.

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, a gold-colored phone that is "proudly American," missed its promised release window of September. The phone is now slated to ship "later this year," according to the phone's store page.

A recent specification leak has left nothing to the imagination for the OnePlus 15. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship is confirmed to come with a 165 Hz display but is expected to carry a 7,300 mAh battery.

Xiaomi is likely still a few months away from officially unveiling its next foldable. In the meantime, an early leak indicates that the Xiaomi 17 Fold may feature overhauled camera hardware compared to last year's MIX Fold 4.

This is a whole new level of mockery. Can the Xiaomi 17 beat an iPhone 17 in a battery life test with an additional 5,000mAh power bank? In theory, Apple’s new entry-level flagship should have the advantage, but Xiaomi’s battery life comparison suggests otherwise.

A hands-on video of the OnePlus 15 has leaked ahead of launch and it shows the Sand Dune color of the phone from all angles. The top of the phone seems to be missing some cutouts suggesting an underrated feature has been skipped.

Realme’s latest entry-level P4 Lite 4G smartphone has appeared at an online retailer in Poland. The Unisoc T7250-powered Realme P4 Lite 4G smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD panel, a 50 MP primary camera sensor, and a large 6,000 mAh battery that supports only 15 W wired charging.

Xiaomi has just released the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro globally. Nonetheless, early evidence suggests that Xiaomi has already moved on to the Xiaomi 17T series, which it will be giving dedicated global and Indian releases.

Until now, Xiaomi has developed its book-style foldables under with 'PX' signifiers in their model names. After rumours emerged that the Mix Fold 5 had been cancelled, a new Xiaomi foldable has been spotted under Xiaomi's flagship Xiaomi 17 series.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro has surfaced in an IMEI database under the model number A069P, marking the first solid sign of its existence. While details remain scarce, the listing indicates that Nothing is preparing to expand its A-series lineup. The company has also hinted at introducing Lite and T branded models, suggesting a stronger push into the affordable smartphone market.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been realised in a new set of render images. Joined by an accompanying 360° video, the new leaks provide the closest look at Samsung's next high-end smartphone yet and months before its rumoured release.

The OnePlus 15 is set to launch in October 2025, and the company has already confirmed that its first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship won't feature Hasselblad tuning. However, the newly shared camera samples look promising.

Xiaomi is edging closer to releasing the stable HyperOS 3 update for at least 14 devices, including the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, and Redmi K80. The company has begun rolling out stable beta builds to testers, indicating a wider rollout could be just around the corner.

Vivo is expected to unveil a new mid-range smartphone soon, the V60e, which can now been seen in a video. The Vivo V60e is expected to offer unusual features for its class, including a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP selfie camera and a 6,500 mAh battery.

A significant portion of the marketing budget appears to be going toward the creation of professional teaser posters and videos for the upcoming launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship, the OnePlus 15, which is expected globally soon. In this context, an unboxing video reveals the model from various angles.