Smartphone

MWC 2016 | Jolla Aqua Fish Sailfish OS smartphone coming in April

Although the Sailfish-powered tablet is dead and its stint in the hardware business is over, Jolla will soon bounce back with a new smartphone powered by its Linux-based mobile operating system.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2016 10:55

Gionee S8 Android smartphone with Helio P10 SoC and video recording chip

MWC 2016 | Gionee debuts S8 smartphone

The company has just changed its logo and this handset targets those into mobile photography and videography, using a dedicated video recording chip and sensitive microphones.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2016 09:00

Xiaomi Mi 5 Android smartphone with Snapdragon 820 and 4 GB RAM

MWC 2016 | Xiaomi Mi 5 now official

This handset comes in three variants, all powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, with the high-end one featuring 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and a ceramic back.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2016 20:40

MWC 2016 | Hisense unveils A1, C1, C20, L676 and L697 mainstream smartphones

The budget to mainstream offerings will each carry unique features to distinguish themselves from the other, such as AMOLED panels, OGS touchscreens, IP67 certification, and dual rear cameras.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2016 19:42

Xiaomi Mi 4S coming with 5-inch FHD display and USB Type-C port

In addition to the Mi 5 flagship, the manufacturer has unveiled the mainstream 5-inch Mi 4S to launch for just 1700 Yuan or 240 Euros.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2016 18:16

Samsung Galaxy S7 has the best smartphone display according to DisplayMate

Samsung Galaxy S7 has the best display according to DisplayMate

Less than a year after Galaxy Note 5 received this award, the latest Samsung flagship gets the same rating from DisplayMate - this handset has the best display they have ever tested.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2016 16:15

Hands-on with HP Elite X3 business smartphone

MWC 2016 | HP unveils Elite X3 business smartphone

Under the new "One for all" motto, HP will be launching a 6-inch Windows Mobile 10 smartphone with docks and attachments to become a full-fledged notebook via Windows Continuum.

J. Simon Leitner/ Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2016 01:17

Oppo Super VOOC Flash Charge promises 15 minutes for a full smartphone battery charge

MWC 2016 | Oppo Super VOOC Flash Charge promises a full charge in 15 minutes

This technology that is still under development promises to deliver a full smartphone battery charge in no more than 15 minutes.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2016 22:25

Lenovo and Google Project Tango device for consumers teased at MWC

MWC 2016 | Lenovo and Google team up for a Project Tango smartphone

The two tech giants will launch their first modular handset this summer, for a price of roughly $500 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2016 21:25

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-N1/F1 rugged smartphone with Windows and Android

MWC 2016 | Panasonic unveils Toughpad FZ-F1/N1 rugged smartphone

The FZ-F1 and FZ-N1 are the same device, but one runs Windows while the other runs Android, both offering the notorious ruggedness of the Toughpad family.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2016 21:10

Vivo Xplay 5 teaser image reveals 6 GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Vivo Xplay 5 expected to show up next week

The Chinese company who offered the first QHD handset will apparently become the first one to launch one with 6 GB of memory as soon as next week.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2016 15:55

MWC 2016 | Acer launches Liquid Jade 2 smartphone

One of the most interesting features of Acer’s new phone is the 1 TB of cloud storage space that the company makes available for those who buy the Jade 2.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 23 Feb 2016 10:17

Obi Worldphone MV 1 cheap smartphone with Android 5.1 Lollipop or Cyanogen OS 12.1.1

MWC 2016 | Obi Worldphone launches MV 1 smartphone

This new 5-inch handset has a unique shape, rather weak specs, runs Cyanogen OS 12.1.1, and starts at $139 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2016 06:32

ZTE Axon Pro Android smartphone gets the Marshmallow update

ZTE Axon Pro gets Android Marshmallow

This handset that arrived on the market back in July 2015 now gets updated to Android 6.0 and thus gains features like Doze mode and Now on Tap.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 21:20

Samsung Z5 SM-Z510FD cargo document image leak

Samsung Z5 apparently spotted online

After the Z1 and Z3 proved to be quite successful, it looks like their successor has recently been imported to India for testing.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 18:45

MWC 2016 | Alcatel reveals the Pop 4 smartphone family

These three new Pop handsets feature a curved design and a fully laminated black crystal display, offering mid-range specs and features for a good price.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 17:55

Imagination announces the PowerVR Series8XE mobile GPUs

MWC 2016 | Imagination unveils PowerVR Series8XE GPUs

These new mobile GPUs aim the low-end sector market, providing more than 50 percent better performance than competing solutions and adding support for OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 17:30

MWC 2016 | ZTE announces Blade V7 and V7 Lite smartphones

Both handsets feature a metallic design and have similar specs, being targeted at Europe and Asia Pacific markets.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 10:39

HTC Desire 530 and 630 mid-range Android Marshmallow smartphones

MWC 2016 | HTC announces three new Desire smartphones

These new Desire handsets are all mid-rangers with average specs and features, but offer many design options and come loaded with Android Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 10:33

MWC 2016 | Sony announces Xperia X smartphone series

The three new handsets are expected to hit the market this summer.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 22 Feb 2016 10:00

MWC 2016 | Acer unveils new Liquid Zest smartphones

Both new handsets share basically the same specifications, with the exception of the 4G module present in the Liquid Zest 4G model.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 22 Feb 2016 09:54

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge now official

MWC 2016 | Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are now official

These two handsets introduce the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, have a slick design that employs 3D glass and metal, also offering top performance and bringing back the microSD slot.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2016 06:06

MWC 2016 | LG G5 flagship now official

The South Korean manufacturer has taken the wraps off of the G5 for MWC 2016 to show off its modular design and high-end hardware.

Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Feb 2016 22:43

MWC 2016 | Lenovo unveils Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus smartphones

The smartphones start for as low as $130 USD and offer quite the bang for the buck with 5-inch displays, Snapdragon SoCs, and 2 GB RAM.

Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Feb 2016 21:58

Apple: iPhone 5se erhält A9, iPad Air 3 den A9X Prozessor

Apple iPhone 5SE and iPad Air 3 could carry A9 and A9X SoCs

The rumored 4-inch iPhone is coming with the Apple A9 while the iPad Air 3 gets the A9X according to Bloomberg sources.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 Feb 2016 03:09

Archos Diamond 2 Plus Android smartphone coming in May

MWC 2016 | Archos announces Diamond 2 Plus

This 5.5-inch handset comes with a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, packing 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, all for less than $230 USD,

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2016 19:20

Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G coming to the US market in March 2016

Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G coming to the US next month

Starting March 11, the black variant of this smartwatch will reach select major wireless networks in the US.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2016 18:15

HTC One M10 upcoming Android flagship in white finish

White HTC One M10 leaks online

This handset is expected to show up in April, and it looks like it will launch with a Samsung-style home button that apparently integrates a fingerprint reader and white is one of its color options.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2016 14:10

MWC 2016 | HP Elite X3 smartphone specs leak

The HP Elite X3 runs Windows 10 Mobile and reportedly features high-end specs with Qualcomm Spadragon 820 SoC and a 6-inch 2560 x 1440 resolution display.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 19 Feb 2016 11:45

Cat S60 smartphone will integrate thermal imaging camera

The 4.7-inch Android smartphone will also offer a 4.7-inch HD display, 3 GB RAM, and Snapdragon 617 SoC for a starting price of $600 USD.

Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2016 21:24

Xiaomi Mi 5 leaked image shows specs sheet and the handset

Xiaomi Mi 5 specs sheet leaks online

This 5.2-inch handset will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, NFC, and will come in variants with 3 and 4 GB RAM.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2016 21:20

Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition is the most powerful smartphone in its category

MWC 2016 | Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition soon up for pre-order

This handset has the same features as its Android sibling launched last year but is the most powerful Ubuntu smartphone launched so far.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2016 19:10

Samsung announces Exynos 7 Octa 7870, generic Exynos 7 Octa image

Samsung announces the Exynos 7 Octa 7870 processor

This new octa-core 14 nm FinFET mobile processor that has been designed for the mid-range area of the market will enter mass production by the end of this year's first quarter.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2016 17:55

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Apple are now the top smartphone brands in China

Oppo and Vivo have displaced Lenovo and Coolpad in the region. Overall smartphone shipments as of 2015 are up 2.5 percent from 2014.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2016 18:35

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge gets Android Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow

These two flagships are finally ready for the Marshmallow update, but other Galaxy devices will follow soon as well, depending on location and carrier.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2016 16:45

MWC 2016 | LG to launch new LG X series smartphones at MWC

One of the new handsets will focus on photo functionality and the other will carry an additional display for notifications and fast app access.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 15 Feb 2016 19:18

Lumia 650 is now official

Priced at $199, the handset features a 5-inch, 720p resolution AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by the Snapdragon 212 SoC.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 15 Feb 2016 12:05

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could start at 700 to 800 Euros

Pre-orders may begin as early as February 21st for a launch on March 11th.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 06:38

Lenovo boasts more than 1 million registrations for the K4 Note smartphone

The manufacturer has already sold 180k K4 smartphones on its first day of launch in India with more than five times the registrations.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 06:37

Xiaomi VP posts sample photos taken from Mi 5 smartphone

The Chinese manufacturer is teasing the camera quality of its upcoming Mi 5 flagship whilst giving no details on the unannounced hardware itself.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 05:52

HTC One M10 could come with laser auto-focus and a name change

The "Perfume" smartphone may be referring to a second HTC smartphone outside of the One M10.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 03:06

Archos 50d Oxygen Android smartphone with octa-core processor and 4G LTE

MWC 2016 | Archos 50d Oxygen Android smartphone coming in May

This octa-core, 5-inch Lollipop-powered handset offers 4G LTE and promises to retail for around $150 USD starting in May, but will be unveiled in Barcelona later this month.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2016 20:30

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge may come in Silver or Gray color options

After numerous leaks of the Galaxy S7, it's now time for the Galaxy S7 Edge to make an unofficial appearance. Previous rumors showed the device in Gold only.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2016 21:38