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New battery tech has allowed smartphones to be slimmer but it looks like customers would rather have thicker phones with much larger batteries. These slim phones, at least most of them, come at the cost of now expectedly basic features.

Oppo has managed to cram a huge battery inside the Find N5 despite its sub 9 mm thickness. Based on early sightings, the Honor Magic V4 or Magic V5 could take this a step further by exceeding a 6,000 mAh typical combined capacity. Honor's next foldable may be unable to match the Find N5 or Vivo X Fold3 Pro when it comes to charging speeds, though.

A new report says that Apple is considering raising the prices for its fall iPhone lineup later this year. The company will reportedly link the increase to new features or designs rather than tariffs.

The Honor 400 series will officially debut on May 22, 2025. Ahead of the unveiling, the company teased an AI-powered feature that the upcoming smartphones will come with. It's powered by Google Cloud and can convert images to videos.

A new leak now seems to indicate that Sony could slightly raise the prices of its upcoming Xperia 1 VII flagship smartphone. Supposedly, the Xperia 1 VII is set to launch with a price tag equivalent to a €45 increase on last year's phone.

Samsung's first Fan Edition foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip FE, has shown up on Geekbench. The listing confirms it will run a last-gen Exynos 2400 and its base variant will be limited to 8 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi's upcoming affordable flagship, the Civi 5 Pro, has shown up on Geekbench. It features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 from Qualcomm, 16 GB RAM and runs Android 15.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 may have an Exynos chipset after all, according to new info. However, the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will settle for another chipset, most likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Corning has announced Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, a new, tougher glass for use in smartphones. The durable glass supposedly can survive repeated drops from 3.3 feet (1.0 meter) onto concrete.

The Xiaomi 16 is expected to be a flagship compact smartphone. A recent leak suggests it could be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor.

Samsung's next flagship foldable Android smartphone is now rumored to be bigger when opened than the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 or its special editions. The Fold7's screen real estate is also thought to seem even more generous thanks to extra-slim display bezels, which might be cut virtually in half compared to their forebears.

OnePlus has abruptly announced that the launch for its latest Android tablet in China will clash with that of Samsung's latest (and thinnest) flagship Android smartphone worldwide. The Pad 2 Pro is now slated to debut with a 144Hz display driven by the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It might be available with more RAM and storage than its apparent rival handset.

After the release of Lenovo's Legion Y700 tablet last week, the compact performance tablet race has been thrown open. iQoo is set to join, with new leaks now revealing more information on its upcoming iPad Mini-sized model.

The OnePlus 13T features a massive battery and is also rather small. It's no surprise then that the compact dominates in a new battery endurance test, finally dethroning Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Details of the Alcatel V3 Ultra, the first Alcatel-branded smartphone in three years, reveal a phone with a proprietary TCL display, a stylus, and triple rear cameras. Will these features be enough to challenge the Galaxy S25 Ultra?

What do we really get when the main selling point of a gadget is "thinness"? Samsung will ask consumers to pay a lot for the new Edge smartphone, but consumers aren't getting more for their money.

According to a new leak from a questionable source, Sony could be working on an all-new Xperia smartphone model. This device is neither the Xperia 1 VII nor Xperia 10 VII, but could be a sub-premium offering of sorts.

The Neo10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to debut as a premium mid-range Android smartphone despite its top-end Qualcomm silicon. Nevertheless, it is also now backed to launch with an AMOLED display ready to take on the best panels in the industry. The Neo10 Pro+ is also now thought to have a new colorway inspired by the sponsor for iQoo's current flagship.

The Blackview BL7000 is a new 5G-capable smartphone with night vision camera and a rugged design. It also comes with a quick display and Android 15 out of the box.

Honor has officially confirmed that it will release mid-range Android smartphones called the 400 Series later in May 2025. The new "Portrait Master" devices are to be launched internationally, although there will apparently be a variant exclusive to the Chinese market, possibly one with the best specs available to the line.

The Helio G200 is the latest in MediaTek's line of processors made for 4G smartphones and tablets. The new processor has practically identical specifications as the Helio G100 announced last year, save for improvements to its camera and connectivity features.

A new leak has now revealed key details of OnePlus's imminent flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro. The Pad 2 Pro is expected to make its debut later this month with a Snapdragon 8 Elite in tow, as well as an assortment of familiar hardware.

The Doogee V Max S is a new smartphone that offers a bunch of features. For instance, there are two powerful flashlights on the back and the handset also sports an incredibly large battery with a capacity of more than 20,000mAh.

Sony Xperia 1 VII will bring some improvements over the Mark VI, as suggested by the leaked marketing images. The Mark VII is expected to bring better audio quality from the speakers, a better ultrawide camera, and extended OS updates.

The Xperia 1 VII is almost here to replace Sony's most recent flagship smartphone. Although not launching until next week, Sony has dropped a few hints about the smartphone's audio and camera credentials.

Vivo has introduced its latest Y300 GT smartphone in China. Vivo’s new mid-range smartphone boasts similar features to the iQoo Z10 Turbo, including a FHD+ 144 Hz display, a 50 MP Sony LYT-600 main camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor, and a large 7,620 mAh battery that supports 90 W fast charging. The device is now on sale in China via Vivo’s online store.

The global version of the Xiaomi Poco F7 has appeared online again at another regulatory body. In the process, the device's dimensions have been revealed, as have its large software and its release window.

One of our most reliable sources told us Samsung might use MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 for the Galaxy S25 FE. While the Exynos 2400e remains its first choice, the MediaTek SoC could be used if Samsung Foundry is unable to make enough Exynos chips in time.

Suneast has launched the Nano, an ultra-compact USB-C flash drive designed to stay connected to smartphones, tablets and laptops with a low risk of breaking off, offering up to 512 GB of storage with fast transfer speeds.

Best Buy and Motorola have announced that those who pre-order any of the three Razr 2025 Smartphones will get a free Clicks keyboard accessory. The keyboard case, which costs $139, transforms the phone into a BlackBerry-like device with a physical keyboard.

The Xiaomi 15T series isn't expected to debut till much later in the year but a new leak has now claimed the sub-premium duo could arrive with a rather significant audio upgrade.

Apple’s Eddy Cue says AI is causing a drop in Safari search traffic for the first time in 22 years. Apple plans to add AI search options as a response, threatening Google’s dominance and the iPhone’s traditional role.

According to an early report, Vivo intends to offer at least one of its next-generation foldables globally later this year. In the meantime, specifications have been revealed online that point to a few upgrades over the older X Fold3. There is no mention of a Vivo X Fold5 Pro for the time being, though.

Vivo will soon launch the S30 series lineup in China. The series will include a compact phone, the S30 Pro Mini, featuring a display size similar to the flagship X200 Pro Mini.

A new leak suggests that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be using an advanced display tech that has not been used before on any current Samsung product. This is said to be the groundwork for Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold.

Galaxy S25 Edge will become the first ultra-slim flagship phone in what seems to be becoming a trend for the smartphone industry. The latest leak around the phone shows three cases and accessories that will be included in the box.

Samsung has finally confirmed when it will be fully unveiling the Galaxy S25 Edge. Not only has the company set the date for the device's arrival, but it has outlined a key camera detail ahead of schedule too.

The Razr Ultra 2025 is Motorola's most premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date, not least because of its top-end, full-fat Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. It is also the most expensive member of its series now that its pre-orders have begun, which is why it might be best to go direct to the OEM if you want to pre-order it.

The Basilisk Mobile and Joro attempt to bring a desktop-like experience to mobile gaming. As a compact addition to the Basilisk line, the new Razer gaming mouse sports the same refined ergonomics. The wafer-thin Joro competes with the Apple Magic keyboard while adding gaming performance.

OnePlus has confirmed an important aspect of its forthcoming OnePlus 13s smartphone. Based on a new teaser, the company's latest compact flagship will be the first to launch with its new 'Plus Key'.

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new mid-range phone with a large 7,620 mAh battery, the Y300 GT. It's set to launch in China on May 9, 2025, and with recent teasers, the company has confirmed the core specs of the smartphone.

Sidephone developers have confirmed June-July pre-orders and August-September shipping for first 1,000 units. Over 10,000 users have reportedly already joined the waitlist for the dumb phone that comes with a swappable keypad.

The Realme GT 7 launched in China in April. The company is now teasing its global launch and has revealed the color options along with a graphene-based cooling system highlight.

Meizu has enlisted a humanoid robot to conduct drop tests on its next new smartphone. The Note 16 Pro is rated for IP66 and IP68 water- and dust-resistance, and has been shown to withstand a bath even in hot water. The handset has a fairly standard design - unlike its upcoming flagship counterpart, according to the latest rumors.

Aohi has now revealed pricing and availability for its highest-output power bank to date. The brand asserts that it can charge two MacBook Pro 16s and a smartphone at the same time thanks to a combined charging speed of 310 watts (W). The new Starship Pro also has an inbuilt Smart Display and an airplane safety rating.

OnePlus’s next flagship phone could come with an even larger battery than the OnePlus 13T. It is said to house a 7,800 mAh cell and be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

The Neo10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to launch as iQoo's second Android smartphone with the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor - and can prove it, according to a new benchmarking leak. It is also believed to have the same class-leading wired charging tech as the brand's current flagship, but with an even bigger battery. The Neo10 Pro+ might also make strategic compromises to land at a more attractive price-point.

Having worked on it for years, Google has now included the Battery Health feature in Android 16 Beta 3. Unfortunately, it will not be released for older Pixel smartphones including 2023's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.