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Huawei is planning a follow-up to last year's Nova Flip, which will launch as the Nova Flip S. However, early details reveal a display specification that suggests a design resembling that of the Huawei Pura X.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is now official as a new large flagship smartphone to rival the best that Apple and Samsung have to offer. Surpassing the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max on a technical level, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max even packs an element of fun with a secondary display that surrounds its three 50 MP rear-facing cameras.

Xiaomi has carved out a new niche in its flagship smartphone series. Serving as a direct rival to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro surpasses the cheaper Xiaomi 17 with a more premium design, superior cameras and an unusual secondary display.

Xiaomi has now delivered the Xiaomi 17, a new compact flagship smartphone backed by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 7,000 mAh battery. With four 50 MP cameras and a 6.3-inch AMOLED display also on board, the Xiaomi 17 easily surpasses last year's Xiaomi 15 in key areas.

Honor has unveiled a new midrange smartphone, the X9d, in the global market. The company’s new Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-powered smartphone comes with an FHD+ AMOLED display, a 108 MP primary camera, and a massive 8,300 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging.

Caviar has just launched custom iPhone 17 editions with gold plating, exotic leathers, and premium materials. Prices range from $7,900 to $10,770. Limited availability via Caviar’s website.

At the Qualcomm Summit 2025, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 was officially detailed. A non-Elite variant was also announced, and OnePlus teased a soon-to-be-launched phone that will feature it.

A performance and efficiency analysis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite reveals how much power Qualcomm's new flagship chip has to consume in order to outperform the Apple A19 Pro and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500.

"A smartphone like no other" is how Sony advertises the Xperia 1 VII. In terms of features and performance, the 6.5-inch device is an absolute high-end device, but its main strength is its cameras, offering the ultimate experience for photography enthusiasts. However, as our review shows, this requires a fair amount of fine-tuning in the camera app.

The Fairphone 6 is not only easy to repair, but can also be equipped with suitable extensions. The integrated switch also offers options for personalizing user experience.

The iQOO 15 is confirmed for an October debut, and is set to be among the first phones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Extreme Edition. Reports also point to Samsung's new 2K OLED display with a local 6000-nit peak brightness, paired with a new "Lingyun" design and gaming-focused performance tuning.

The OnePlus 15 was recently spotted at a gaming tournament, and now, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship has been officially showcased during the latest Qualcomm Summit that took place in China.

The Honor Magic 8 will be among the first phones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a new flagship SoC from Qualcomm. While the official launch date hasn't been revealed yet, the design of the phone has now been showcased.

Xiaomi is opening its first official German store in Essen on September 26, 2025, with exclusive deals on new 15T Series phones and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, including gifts worth up to €400 and limited-time discounts.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces the new A19 Pro chip and a vapor chamber for improved performance. To test how these upgrades translate to real-world gaming, YouTuber MrMacRight ran benchmarks across several AAA titles in their latest video.

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.