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The Vivo Y31 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y31 Pro: Vivo’s new midrange smartphone debuts with Dimensity 7300 SoC and 6,500 mAh battery

Vivo has unveiled new Y31 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company’s new Y31 series consists of two smartphones: the Vivo Y31 and the Y31 Pro. The Pro variant is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 120 Hz display...

Abhinav Fating, 16 Sep 2025 07:47

We've reviewed the Vivo X200 FE (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Compact smartphone with fantastic battery life, over 5,000 nits and a great camera – A dream come true?

Even though the new Vivo X200 FE is a compact phone, there are no compromises in regard to the main camera from Zeiss and battery life. In our review, we also measured the color-accurate OLED display of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE c...

Marcus Herbrich, 15 Sep 2025 20:15

Many Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users have reported the battery swelling issue. Pictured: a picture from one of the affected users. (Image source: Google Support Forum)

Google Pixel 7 series battery swelling complaints mount as users flag safety risks

Multiple Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users have reported that their phones' batteries are swelling, causing the screen to detach from the housing. Some even report that the issue has caused their phones not to turn on, even wit...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2025 17:23

Nothing Phone 1 and 2 owners get $300 discount on Phone 3. (Image source: Nothing)

Deal | Nothing rewards early adopters with $300 Phone 3 discount

Nothing is offering a $300 discount on its latest Phone 3 to customers who previously purchased the Phone 1 or Phone 2, in what the company describes as an exclusive offer for its "day (one)s".

Elvis Shida, 15 Sep 2025 16:40

A render of the Vivo X300's dual focus zoom flash array. (Image source: Han Bo Xiao)

Vivo X300 Pro to surpass Vivo X200 Ultra in fan favourite camera feature

Vivo has confirmed that a feature revered by Vivo X200 Ultra owners is coming to the Vivo X300. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 Pro will set a new standard for the same camera feature once held by the Vivo X200 Ultra itself.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2025 16:24

A representation of the Find X9 Pro and its official camera app UI. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Oppo Find X9 Pro stars in early camera samples with major upgrade over Find X8 Pro shown

Oppo has showcased the camera capabilities of the Find X9 Pro in an early set of official camera samples. Highlighting the device's new telephoto camera, the samples confirm the extent of telephoto upgrades that will grace the Opp...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2025 16:16

Bigme upgrades its compact E Ink smartphone with a color display. (Image source: Bigme)

Compact E-Ink smartphone with color display, NFC and 5G: Bigme unveils HiBreak Pro Color

As a compact smartphone with an E Ink display that also supports color, the Bigme HiBreak Pro Color is designed to impress. The device not only offers a wide range of smartphone features but is also said to be ideal as an e-reader...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 13:50

Xiaomi appears to be revisiting the Mi 11 Ultra's secondary screen concept. Pictured: AI-enhanced version of the leaked photo. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Xiaomi 17 Pro redesign with secondary display leaks via official Weibo account

The official Xiaomi Weibo account appears to have leaked the design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series by accidentally changing the account's profile picture. This leaked photo shows a redesigned camera bump, featuring a secondary displa...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2025 13:00

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming. (Image Source: OnePlus)

Qualcomm confirms "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" moniker for forthcoming flagship SoC

Qualcomm has now confirmed its plans to launch its next-gen flagship SoC at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit later this month. The chipset will be branded as the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" and will directly succeed last year's Snapd...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2025 06:43

The Xiaomi 17 will directly succeed the Xiaomi 15. Pictured - Xiaomi 15 (Image Source: Vetrax Arrogant TV on Weibo)

No Xiaomi 16 series: Xiaomi 17 lineup confirmed to debut this month with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 onboard

Xiaomi has now substantiated its plans to launch new premium phones this September. Rather surprisingly, however, the new phones will be branded as the Xiaomi 17 series, with a brief from company executive Lu Weibing revealing the...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2025 06:26

Xiaomi Pad Mini set for imminent global release as compact premium tablet

As has been reported, Xiaomi is set to launch a compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet will be branded as the "Xiaomi Pad Mini" and will be a doppelganger to the Redmi K Pad which debuted in China back in June.

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2025 21:24

Fantastic A19 Pro benchmarks show Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 may ultimately not be superior

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcom...

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2025 21:10

The first accessories for the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Air, and Galaxy S26 Ultra to surface online confirm the rumored camera designs. (Image source: TT Technology, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S26 family: First accessories affirm camera designs

From the unconventional design of the Galaxy S25 Edge successor, potentially called Galaxy S26 Air or Galaxy S26 Edge, to the more traditional-looking camera of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, CAD-based renders and dummie...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Sep 2025 13:21

The OriginOS 6 x macOS UI. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 series backed to gain AirDrop-like feature on launch (sort of)

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 19:31

The iQoo 15? (Image source: ZionsAnvin via X)

iQoo 15: Fresh leak allegedly exposes specs and new multi-color design

The iQoo 15 is thought to have one of the best displays of its generation of new Android flagships on its launch later in 2025. Now, it is also backed to be one of the most distinctive, with a unique new finish for its rear glass ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 18:41

The Poco M7 Plus will be available in a cheaper configuration in India. (Image source: Poco)

Poco M7 Plus 5G gets a 4GB RAM version with a more affordable price tag

Poco has announced a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M7 Plus will be available to buy soon. This variant will be a limited edition that will be sold by Flipkart later this month.

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Sep 2025 18:37

Mobile audio tuning: is it on the way back? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Next-gen premium smartphones tipped to launch with advanced audio and tuning

Upgraded audio is coming to the next generation of high-end smartphones, according to a new leak. The upcoming devices' integrated speakers might also come with the logos of famous names in the industry to underpin their new "enha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 17:38

The Nord 5's plastic chassis is stylish and sturdy, but a step backwards compared to its predecessor. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus Nord 5: Outstanding smartphone overshadowed by another model from the same company

There is a smartphone available for little money that exudes premium quality and is lightning fast. But compared to last year's model, the OnePlus Nord 5 does have a few drawbacks.

Florian Schmitt, 14 Sep 2025 16:20

More than 80 Xiaomi devices enter testing for Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update

The global beta testing program for HyperOS 3 was recently announced, and a handful of phones and tablets are currently eligible for this build. Beyond the beta, Xiaomi is apparently testing a wide range of devices for this Androi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2025 07:57

G3 Pro: Smartphone with thermal imaging camera. (Image source: AGM)

AGM G3 Pro: Powerful rugged smartphone with night vision camera and three card slots now available for pre-order

The AGM G3 Pro, a new rugged smartphone with an extensive range of features, is now available for pre-order. It comes with a thermal imaging camera and boasts a long battery life.

Silvio Werner, 13 Sep 2025 21:03

The new ADS Pro display. (Image source: BOE)

BOE unveils up-to-144Hz LCD display for next-gen budget smartphones

BOE's latest ADS Pro display for smartphones is backed to be as color-rich and accurate as some 4K panels thanks to its new pixel matrix. Its variable refresh rate (VRR) and up to 20% power-saving features might add value to an up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:57

iPhone Air checks full gamut of portrait photography boxes in preliminary camera review

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact that the former has just one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:22

The Huawei Mate 70. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 90 tipped to debut with up-to-date battery specs

A number of smartphone OEMs are tipped to upgrade to batteries of about 7,000mAh in capacity for their next late-year flagships. The Huawei Mate 80 series might not be among them, according to a new leak - although their successor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 17:43

Xiaomi will release the Redmi Note 15 Pro globally alongside its Pro Plus sibling, but with '5G' suffixes in their names. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus spotted before global releases

Global versions of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus have appeared in new certification documents following their recent Chinese releases. Likely launching with tweaked hardware from the devices offered in China, it...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2025 16:41

None of the Samsung Galaxy S26 models were spotted with more than 45 watts of fast charging during CQC certification. (Image source: Sonny Dickson)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the like: No sign of faster charging in certification

Things aren't looking good for Samsung fans who were eagerly awaiting the successors to the Galaxy S25 family. More and more dreams are being quashed by initial certifications and recent leaks. Not only are fewer upgrades to be ex...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 13:21

According to a leaker, the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in China are working on thin flagships with large batteries. (Image source: Apple)

Forget the iPhone Air: Slim Chinese flagships to come with giant batteries and telephoto cameras

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limit...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 13:18

Nine of the ten most popular smartphones in the world are made by Apple and Samsung. (Image source: Samsung / Apple)

World's best-selling Android smartphone comes from Samsung, Apple iPhone holds the top 3 in the second quarter

The world's four most popular Android smartphones in the second quarter of 2025 are once again from Samsung, starting with a current mid-range smartphone featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and six years of updates at an affordable pri...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Sep 2025 13:15

Except for the ultrawide shooter, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the same cameras as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image source: Samsung on Amazon, edited)

Well-known leaker blasts Samsung for neglecting Galaxy S cameras and puts forth petition for change

Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that ...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Sep 2025 21:56

The Vivo X300 will be less than 8 mm thick. (Image source: Han Bo Xiao - edited)

Vivo X300 to surpass Vivo X200 Pro mini with display, biometric and cooling improvements

Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 21:14

The Moto G 2026 in its Pantone 'Cattleya Orchid' colour option. (Image source: via Android Headlines)

Motorola Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 reveal themselves in new leaks

The Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 are two upcoming mid-range smartphones produced by Motorola. Leaking in the wake of the Edge 60 Neo's official launch, the pair will share almost all the same hardware save for a few distinguis...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 19:54

What a planned Hasselblad camera kit for the Oppo Find X9 Pro might look like. (Image source: Weibo)

Oppo Find X9 Pro: Magnetic camera kit with Hasselblad optics officially confirmed

For the first time, not only Oppo's ultra-camera flagship will get a handgrip with an add-on lens, but also the Oppo Find X9 Pro. The camera kit, which comes directly from Hasselblad, will also be magnetically mountable to the sma...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Sep 2025 10:12

The HMD 102 4G packs a single camera onto its heavily rounded back. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD 101 and HMD 102 4G launch as very cheap feature phones with AUX and Snake

HMD Global's latest feature phones start at just $22, making them perfect as a second phone. Sporting an MP3 player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Snake and an optional camera, the devices offer a wide range of features.

Hannes Brecher, 12 Sep 2025 09:52

The teardown expert is quite impressed with the internals of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Teardown expert impressed by repairable internals and repair guide

It almost seems as though Google has focused less on the new Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel 10 features this year and more on the repairability of the new smartphones and smartwatches. In a teardown video by JerryRigEverything, the Pixel...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Sep 2025 09:51

The Sony Xperia 10 VII smartphone arrives with a 50 MP main camera and 13 MP wide angle camera on the rear. (Image source: Sony)

Sony unveils 6.1-inch Xperia 10 VII with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has debuted as an Android 15 smartphone with a 120 Hz 6.1-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, and AI-enhanced features. The mid-range phone provides owners with up to two days of battery life and fou...

David Chien, 12 Sep 2025 07:37

Pitaka's latest iPhone cases. (Image source: Pitaka)

Pitaka unveils collection of stylish aramid-reinforced cases for iPhone 17 series

Apple's latest first-party cases are touted to have a woven effect; however, Pitaka could be said to have been doing that first with products such as its aramid fiber-imbued ProGuard cases. The new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max access...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 21:12

iQoo 15 backed to rival iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with class-leading display

iQoo's next flagship smartphone is projected to have the best display of its class on its allegedly impending launch. Its screen is now believed to be as good as that of the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max - so good in fact that Samsu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 17:34

Nothing OS 4 is about to be unleashed. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1) officially slated to miss out on Android 16 upgrade

Nothing has announced that its uniquely-designed smartphones are headed for an upgrade to the fourth generation of their equally distinctive version of Android - except for one. The brand's inaugural flagship has been cut loose in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 16:41

The Samsung Galaxy F17 5G in violet pop colorway (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s new affordable phone launches with modern design and 6 OS updates

Samsung has launched a new Galaxy F17 smartphone in the Indian market. The company’s new budget-range smartphone comes with a 50 MP primary camera, an Exynos 1330 processor, a 90 Hz AMOLED display, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among o...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Sep 2025 15:52

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 shows off 40% performance upgrade aboard the Vivo X300 Pro in early benchmark

Vivo has now officially released a benchmark listing for its imminent X300 Pro flagship phone. The phone blows past the impressive RedMagic 10S Pro, and records an overall score about 40% higher than the Dimensity 9400-powered Viv...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2025 15:27

The Galaxy S26 Pro is tipped to be the replacement for the Galaxy S25. (Image source: Android Headlines & OnLeaks)

Galaxy S26: Even slower charging times rumoured for two of Samsung's next high-end smartphone releases

Samsung is not expected to unleash a new batch of flagship smartphones until early next year. Nonetheless, early reports indicate that two of the company's next high-end smartphones will charge more slowly than the current Galaxy ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 15:05

The SM8735 Pro may well be just an overclocked Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm tipped to deliver new sub-flagship processor as possible overclocked Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

According to a new rumour, Qualcomm has multiple chipsets up its sleeve that will sit just below the next Snapdragon 8 Elite in its lineup. Reportedly, Qualcomm is considering offering something called the SM8735 Pro to OEMs like ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 14:02

No X300 Pro mini: Vivo confirms new compact flagship is replacement for popular X200 Pro mini

The X200 Pro mini is far and away the smallest flagship smartphone that Vivo has offered lately. Repackaged as the X200 FE globally, Vivo has now confirmed that there will be no X300 Pro mini. Instead, its iPhone 17 Pro challenger...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 13:01

Poco highlights that it had phones with stretched camera bars on the back before Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro phones. Pictured: the back of F6 Pro. (Image source: Poco)

After Google, Poco takes a swipe at Apple's iPhone 17 Pro camera island redesign

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro models come with a new camera island design, featuring a bar stretching across the phones' top back. Seeing the redesign, Poco poked fun at Apple, noting that it's nothing new for the company's phones.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 12:30

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Apple CEO Tim Cook successfully unveiled the thinnest iPhone ever on Tuesday, called the Apple iPhone Air. But Samsung was quicker off the mark, and a comparison is definitely in order.

Matthias Zellmer, 11 Sep 2025 12:24

The Infinix GT 30 features a 64 MP primary camera (Image source: Infinix)

GT 30: Infinix’s new gaming smartphone reaches global market with Dimensity 7400 chipset

Infinix has now brought the GT 30 smartphone to the global markets after introducing the gaming smartphone in India in June 2025. The performance-focused midrange device features a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 ...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Sep 2025 11:00

Global Xiaomi HyperOS 3 beta rollout starts ahead of rumored September 24 stable release

The HyperOS 3 beta program became available in China in late August 2025, and now, Xiaomi has announced that it has started recruiting international testers. Global users can apply for the beta update through the Community app.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 08:38

An example of the display snow issue on a Google Pixel 10. (Image source: u/Ok_Economist_3997)

Pixel 10: Google claims to have fixed major display issues for early adopters

The launch of the Pixel 10 has got off to a bumpy start. After some units encountered serious display malfunctions, Google now claims to have resolved any lingering bugs via a software update.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2025 23:00

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro: High-res pictures show blue color variant and new triple camera

High-resolution render images from a quite reliable leaker provide the best look yet at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro. The compact flagship is expected to feature a very thin chassis and a redesigned triple camera.

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 21:11