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The Galaxy Z Flip7 looks set to deliver identical CPU performance to the Galaxy Z Flip6. (Image Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2500 trades blows with the Snapdragon 8 Elite in GPU benchmark but lags behind in CPU performance

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 has now made several trips to Geekbench ahead of its official debut at Unpacked. The foldable impresses in the OpenCL test but only performs as well as the last-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the CPU side.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2025 14:06

The Oppo Find X8 debuted in late 2024, and the Find X9 will adopt an identical release schedule. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo reveals release schedule for Find X9 next-gen flagship series

Oppo has now confirmed the release schedule for its next-gen flagship lineup. The Oppo Find X9 series will debut later this year as direct successors to the Find X8 generation but new models will launch in 2026 as well.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2025 13:00

A functioning Galaxy Z Flip 7 appears in a leaked hands-on video, which was deleted rather quickly (Image source: @andrei_eclynoh)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: First hands-on video shows foldable turned on and from all sides

After a first real-world image of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 emerged online, the same source has now provided a hands-on video that’s about a minute long. This clip shows Samsung’s new foldable phone from all angles, including the boot s...

Alexander Fagot, 06 Jul 2025 05:51

The Armor X16 is a rugged smartphone without 5G. (Image source: Ulefone)

Ulefone Armor X16: New rugged smartphone with giant battery and night vision camera

The Armor X16 is a new rugged smartphone that not only features a robust design but also a flashlight. Other features include a large battery, multiple cameras and an IR blaster.

Silvio Werner, 05 Jul 2025 20:35

The iPhone 13 can now qualifies for the T-Satellite with Starlink service. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

T-Mobile brings Starlink satellite Internet to older phones

The Starlink satellite service so far worked only on newer iPhone and Galaxy phones. T-Mobile has managed to get the FCC's nod to expand it to older handsets, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jul 2025 19:27

The Honor Magic V5 will launch in Hong Kong next month. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V5: First global launch date now set in stone

The Honor Magic V5 was launched in China just a few days ago. Other countries are set to follow soon, and even more quickly than in the past. A first launch date outside of mainland China has already been set, with teasers suggest...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Jul 2025 17:00

A first real-life image of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 with the packing and cover display turned on is now circulating online. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: First photo in the wild reveals the cover display in action

Someone was so happy about their new Galaxy flip phone that they documented it with their phone. Unfortunately for Samsung, the photo ended up on social media. For the first time, we see the larger and seemingly borderless cover d...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Jul 2025 16:39

The Moto G Stylus (2024) has an integrated stylus while the Lenovo Tab Plus has an option stylus that is sold separately. (Image source: Motorola & Lenovo)

Deal | Motorola will include a free Lenovo Tab Plus tablet when you buy the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) already has a successor, and the new model brings some notable upgrades. However, Motorola seems to want to clear the stock of the previous generation and it is tempting buyers with a free Lenovo tablet...

Habeeb Onawole, 05 Jul 2025 15:47

The norm in China, but the exception in the US and Europe: Outdated regulations are resulting in significantly smaller lithium batteries in global smartphones. (Image source: Honor)

How outdated regulations are hindering smartphone battery development in Europe and the US

In China, 7,000 mAh batteries are expected to become the norm in smartphones by 2026. Every decent flagship there has already at least surpassed the 6,000 mAh mark. In Europe and the US, however, significantly reduced battery size...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Jul 2025 12:32

A render video of what could have been the iPhone 16 Mini. (Image source: @asherdipps)

Apple iPhone 16 mini: Render video reveals the dream of many compact smartphone fans

There's no such thing as an iPhone 16 Mini, some people might exclaim. Indeed, the compact 5.4-inch smartphone does not exist, and render artist Asher Dipprey isn't the only one who finds this a shame. Readers can now admire a vir...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Jul 2025 12:30

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra could sport two telephoto cameras, just its predecessors (Image source: Bobby Raj Sirimani)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rumors point to underwhelming periscope telephoto camera

Following rumors that suggested the Galaxy S26 Ultra would offer a 200-megapixel main camera and a 5,000mAh battery, the same source has now revealed details about the flagship's periscope telephoto camera.

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jul 2025 20:50

The Fairphone 6's battery is particularly easy to replace. (Image source: iFixit)

Fairphone 6 shines in iFixit teardown with easily replaceable display, battery and USB-C port

The Fairphone 6 is advertised as particularly sustainable, durable and easy to repair. A teardown video from iFixit reveals how much the Dutch manufacturer's marketing claims hold true and how quickly components such as the displa...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jul 2025 20:40

Report: Galaxy Z Flip7 and Flip7 FE will also not get an IP rating upgrade

The next generation of foldables is almost here but it seems to be bringing only minor upgrades. The Galaxy Z Flip7 and Flip7 FE will follow in the footsteps of the Fold7 and skip on the IP rating upgrade as well.

Vineet Washington, 04 Jul 2025 19:10

The Sony Xperia 1 VII. (Image Source: Sony)

Sony suspends Xperia 1 VII sales in Japan over weird shutdown issues

Sony's new Xperia 1 VII has hit a snag in its home market of Japan. Following reports of random shutdowns and restarts on the flagship phone, Sony has now temporarily announced that it will be temporarily halting sales of the Xper...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 19:09

Honor X70 GT tipped to launch as high-performance mid-range smartphone with massive screen

Honor is thought to unleash a new Android smartphone with the industry's biggest display in 2025, and it might belong to the upcoming X70 series. The potentially affordable "GT" might also have a "custom" 50MP main camera and a la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2025 18:33

The Z9 Turbo Endurance Edition. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo Z10 Turbo Endurance Edition tipped to launch as series' best flagship killer yet

iQoo is now thought to launch a premium mid-range Android smartphone with Redmi K80 Ultra-rivalling build and display quality at the end of 2025. The "Z10 Turbo Endurance Edition" might also have an even more advanced battery than...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2025 17:57

The Bluefox NX1 is a tiny 4-inch smartphone with Android 15, now available for order globally. (Image source: Bluefox)

Affordable and tiny Bluefox NX1 smartphone launched with 4-inch display and 48 MP camera

The Bluefox NX1 is a tiny 4-inch smartphone that boasts decently capable internals, such as the MediaTek Helio G81 SoC and a 3,000 mAh battery, with an admirably affordable price tag. Launched in China last month, the product is n...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jul 2025 17:38

The Magic V5 packs an 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset inside its 4.1~4.2 mm housing. (Image source: fenibook)

Honor Magic V5: Global model outperforms Oppo Find N5 in early benchmarks

The global version of the Honor Magic V5 has now turned up across several early benchmark listings. While the foldable misses out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version that Honor was rumoured to have installed in its Chinese c...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 17:36

The iKKO Mind One runs iKKO AI OS based on Android 15. (Image source: iKKO - edited)

iKKO Mind One: Pocket-friendly compact smartphone debuts with $299 starting price

The iKKO Mind One is a new answer to the endless large options that have taken over the smartphone market in recent years. Less than 100 mm tall, the Mind One also has a few other tricks up its sleeve, like a rotating 50 MP camera...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 17:30

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno Pova 7 Pro: Tecno releases new midrange smartphone with Delta Light interface design and 144 Hz display

Tecno has announced a next-generation Pova 7 series lineup in the Indian market. The Tecno Pova 7 series comprises the base Pova 7 and the Pova 7 Pro. The company combines the Pro variant with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate ch...

Abhinav Fating, 04 Jul 2025 15:32

Honor may only be a month away from replacing the Magic V Flip, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor Magic V Flip 2 rumoured for August launch with bigger battery and other upgrades

Samsung is preparing to launch two clamshell foldables next week to catch the Motorola Razr 60 series and the recent Xiaomi Mix Flip 2. According to a new report, Honor is not far behind with a successor to the Magic V Flip, eithe...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 14:50

The Redmi K80 Ultra, pictured, is expected to be the basis for the Xiaomi 15T Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 15T Pro spotted with global launch seemingly planned

It looks like Xiaomi has now turned its attention to its next Xiaomi T series sub-flagships. Following on from the recent launch of the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15T Pro looks set to receive a global launch just like the popular...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 14:40

An animation of Samsung's tri-fold smartphone found within One UI 8 code. (Image source: Samsung via Android Authority)

Samsung Galaxy G Fold: Hints of a Tri-Fold Ultra emerge before new Galaxy Unpacked event

The launch of Samsung's first tri-fold has been rumoured for months. Recently, leakers have coalesced around the idea that the device will arrive as the Galaxy G Fold. A new report now suggests otherwise.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 14:35

The Nothing Phone (3) will come in two colorways: black and white (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing reveals why the Phone (3) took 2 years to arrive and it isn't what we expected

Nothing posted a video on its YouTube channel two days ago, officially announcing the Nothing Phone (3), Nothing also explained why it waited 2 years to bring it — a wait Nothing said is equivalent to a 'death sentence' to consume...

Chibuike Okpara, 04 Jul 2025 12:19

The OnePlus 13T sports just two rear cameras but that may change on the 15T. (Image Source: Flying Bun on Weibo)

OnePlus 15T: New leak outlines planned upgrades for next-gen compact flagship

A new leak has now revealed some key details of the OnePlus 15T. While the compact phone is set to retain the 6.32-inch size of the 13T, it's now been tipped to arrive next year with a slew of improvements.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 11:34

The Vivo X200 Ultra with camera accessories in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: Android smartphone becomes a professional camera thanks to Zeiss accessories

The X200 Ultra aims to deliver the best photos with its Zeiss cameras and new AI ISP processors. Our review reveals whether this Android phone delivers and is worth buying.

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Jul 2025 09:45

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL pictured here could get more storage than its non-Pro counterpart (image source: Android Headline)

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold storage variants revealed by new leak

A noted X leaker revealed exactly how much storage each member of the Pixel 10 series could offer. The regular Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at a lower tier than the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Anil Ganti, 04 Jul 2025 07:24

Samsung has confirmed all storage options for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE in Turkey (Image source: Evan Blass, edited)

Samsung promo confirms all Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 (FE) configurations

Samsung itself has once again published something that was likely not supposed to be revealed until July 9. A promotional campaign from a country in Europe and Asia explicitly lists all storage options for the new Samsung foldable...

Alexander Fagot, 04 Jul 2025 06:31

HMD Candy 5G: Upcoming budget phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 surfaces in new leak

Human Mobile Devices, better known as HMD, continues to expand its smartphone lineup. A new leak has revealed key specifications of an upcoming budget phone, the HMD Candy 5G.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Jul 2025 01:04

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will get numerous colorful cases (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Leak shows official cases, including magnetic Qi2 case

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will officially debut in a few days. A leak has now revealed which official cases Samsung will offer for the foldable phone. The lineup will apparently include a Qi2 case, which can is compatible with m...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:34

Google reduces the battery life of the Pixel 6a via an automatic update (Image source: Google)

Pixel 6a: Google offers up to $150 in compensation after update reduces battery life

Google Pixel 6a owners will receive an automatic and mandatory software update in a few days that could drastically reduce battery life. Google has now confirmed that affected customers can receive up to $150 in compensation.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:11

Nothing Phone 3 features an asymmetric camera setup (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (3): Nothing's first 'flagship' phone disappoints and is too costly

Nothing has officially announced its first 'flagship' phone after a long wait—one that’s starting to feel like it may not have been worth it. The Nothing Phone (3) is arriving over 720 days after the Nothing Phone (2), so expectat...

Chibuike Okpara, 03 Jul 2025 22:09

The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone with a big battery (Image source: Lenovo)

Moto G100 Pro: New Motorola smartphone sports large battery and up to 4,500 nits

The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone that tries to convince budget-conscious users with its relatively low price. The handset features an AMOLED display with a respectable peak brightness of 4,500 nits.

Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 21:44

A recent "Z Fold7" render. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy Z Fold7: New leak corroborates underwhelming dust resistance

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is touted to launch as Samsung's most advanced foldable Android smartphone to date soon. Despite that, it is thought to lag behind other upcoming rivals such as the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in terms of official ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2025 19:30

The Redmi Note 14 Pro. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus surfaces ahead of rumored August launch

According to word on the grapevine, Xiaomi's next major launch event will be for the Redmi Note 15 series. The mid-range phones are expected to debut in China next month, and a device claimed to be the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2025 17:26

Apple is also believed to have adopted a new design for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Concept image shown. (Image source: Majin Bu)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max battery capacity leaks with decent gains over current iPhone 16 Pro Max

It seems that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be dethroning Apple's current battery life champ when it launches this September. According to a new leak, this year's model will match Samsung's own Galaxy S25 Ultra when it comes to batte...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:22

The Samsung Galaxy G Fold might be out of reach for most users (image source: Android Authority)

Galaxy G Fold: Specifications, design, and availability of Samsung's first multi-fold smartphone revealed by new leaks

Samsung's inaugural multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy G Fold, might be available in limited quantities at launch. Its folding mechanism differs from that of the Mate XT Ultimate.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 16:37

DxOMark has praised the Find X8 Ultra's overall camera performance. Pictured: the phone. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

DxOMark ranks Oppo Find X8 Ultra as best camera phone

The top-performing camera phone list on DxOMark has been updated, and besides introducing scores from the new test protocol, this update has put the Oppo Find X8 Ultra in the first position.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 16:21

The Vivo X200 FE and X Fold5 are set to arrive in India within a fortnight. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold5: Vivo confirms international release date for new foldable alongside X200 FE compact flagship

Vivo is gearing to bring two of its latest flagships to more markets. Beating Honor to the punch, Vivo has now confirmed that its X Fold5 foldable will land in India later this month in a simultaneous release with the smaller X200...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 16:16

The Galaxy Z Fold7 can already be seen in its four launch colours via these leaked first-party cases. (Image source: via NieuweMobiel)

Fresh Galaxy Z Fold7 leak reveals Samsung's official cases with kickstands and Qi2 charging support

A new leak has confirmed that Samsung is preparing a slew of new cases for its Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 rival. Set to retail for up to €89 (~$105), the cases add features like built-in kickstands, Qi2 charging...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:36

The Moto G96 looks like a lot of other recent Moto G and Motorola Edge releases. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G96 launches with four Pantone colours and 144 Hz OLED display

The Moto G96 is Motorola's latest entry in its burgeoning Moto G series. Taking from last year's Edge 50 Fusion in many areas, the Moto G96 adds a 144 Hz display and a 5,500 mAh battery to the mix, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:26

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to represent the leap from older models that Samsung fans may have hoped for, Galaxy S25 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Ultra: New rumours paint a disappointing picture for Samsung's next high-end smartphone

A range of sources have shed new light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra months before its official release. Unfortunately, Samsung is expected to skip upgrades in crucial areas, unlike rivals like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:17

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 debuts on July 9 (image source: @Jukanlosreve on X)

Galaxy Z Fold 7 real-world images show off impressively thin body

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been shown off in real life ahead of its July 9 launch. As stated in my multiple leaks, it is remarkably thin, but its exact dimensions cannot be determined at this time.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 14:18

The Magic V5 should edge the Oppo Find N5 on performance thanks to its 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, former pictured. (Image source: Honor)

Update | Honor Magic V5 foldable now available as direct import

Updated: Giztop and Wonda Mobile also reveal Magic V5 import prices. The Magic V5 matches the new Vivo X Fold5 as the world's lightest foldable at just 217 g. Also slimmed down to 8.8 mm for its latest release, the new Magic V fea...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:19

The mod-friendly nature and official GrapheneOS support make Pixel phones the go-to devices for these groups. Pictured: Pixel 9 series smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Catalan cops link Google Pixel phones to organized crime

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the adva...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 13:13

Vivo 200 Ultra review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Anyone who takes portrait photos with their smartphone will love the Vivo X200 Ultra

The high-end phone from Vivo is perfect for photos of children or friends. Thanks to the special focal length of the main camera, portraits are more natural than with a Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. But the Vivo phone also im...

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jul 2025 09:49

The Cuktech 15 Air costs around $37.54 in China. Pictured: the power bank. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new affordable power bank with large SiC battery and 100 W fast charging

The Cuktech 15 Air is now official in China. It's a 15,000 mAh power bank with a compact form factor, and it achieves the small size by using a SiC battery. The launch price of this 100 W portable charger is CNY 269, around $37.54...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 09:20

The Infinix Hot 60i comes in sleek black, titanium silver, shadow blue, neon red, meadow green, and soul eye purple colorways (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Hot 60i debuts with 120 Hz display and Helio G81 Ultimate chipset

Infinix has announced its latest entry-level smartphone, the Hot 60i. The company’s new smartphone is equipped with MediaTek’s budget-range Helio G81 Ultimate chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a decent 5,160 mAh battery. The device a...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 09:02

We review the camera kit for the Vivo X200 Ultra (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: The ultimate smartphone camera kit with Zeiss teleconverter reviewed

With the PGYTECH Photography Kit, one of the best camera phones of 2025 can be transformed into a compact camera. We take a closer look at this accessory for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Read our hands-on review to find out if it's worth ...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 23:21