Smartphone

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

The Galaxy S25 Ultra launched with a new 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera earlier this year. (Image source: Samsung)

No 3x camera upgrade: Leaker delivers bad news about state of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

A renowned leaker has shared an early insight into the state of development regarding one what will become one of the main rivals to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apparently, Samsung has decided to downgrade the Galaxy S26 Ultra in a cru...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2025 18:16

Xiaomi is expected to replace the Xiaomi 15 on September 24. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 16 tipped to combine camera upgrades with major battery gains

The Xiaomi 16 could well be one of three flagship smartphones that Xiaomi releases this month. In the meantime, a well-regarded leaker has summarised what to expect from Xiaomi's next compact flagship ahead of schedule.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2025 18:07

Nintendo Direct announcement in Nintendo Today! app (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

The September 12th Nintendo Direct will be the first streamed on Nintendo Today! app

The often criticized Nintendo Today! app will feature another perk to convince skeptical mobile users. Viewers can download it to watch Switch 2 game announcements during the next Nintendo Direct. The app is the latest effort by t...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Sep 2025 16:40

Oppo executive Zhou Yibao teasing the Find X9's rear design. (Image source: Zhou Yibao)

Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro surpass iPhones with larger batteries, Hasselblad cameras and 'video upgrades'

The head of the Oppo Find division has officially revealed new details about the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro before the pair's impending launch. Confirming battery capacities and the return of Hasselblad's imaging suite, Zhou Yibao ha...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2025 15:57

The PicoGo AM52 has Qi 2.2 wireless charging and 45 W wired charging support. Pictured: a promo picture of the power bank. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus intros new Qi2.2 magnetic wireless power bank with up to 45 W fast charging support

The Baseus PicoGo 10K slim magnetic power bank has been updated. Its newer version comes with the same 10,000 mAh rated capacity but supports Qi2.2 wireless charging. There’s support for up to 45 W fast charging through wired mode...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 14:58

The new PicoGo 67 W AE11 costs $39.99. Pictured: A promo picture of the fast charger floating in the air over rocks. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus debuts three-port PicoGo charger with 67 W fast charging support

The Baseus PicoGo three-port charger with a compact form factor has made its official debut. This new power adapter comes with one USB-A and two USB-C ports, supports 67 W fast charging, and is compatible with multiple mainstream ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 14:53

Official teaser of the iQoo 13. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo 15 and Neo 11 Pro receive 3C certification hinting at 100W charging support

iQoo is reportedly preparing to launch two new performance-focused smartphones in China. The iQoo 15 and iQoo Neo 11 Pro have reportedly received 3C certification, indicating support for 100W fast charging. The iQoo 15 is tipped t...

Huzefa Baloch, 10 Sep 2025 14:40

The HMD Lvalo XE 5G is a rugged smartphone with a modular design. (Image source: smashx_60)

HMD's next rugged smartphone has a new name and a modular design

It has been a year since HMD's last rugged smartphone, the HMD XR21, which is technically a rebadge of the Nokia XR21. Now, a leak has revealed details of a new model that will ditch the XR naming and have a brand new modular desi...

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Sep 2025 14:05

Leaked benchmark suggests Apple A19 Pro GPU rivals this M series chip in performance

A leaked Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark suggests Apple’s new A19 Pro GPU delivers a huge leap in graphics performance. The results place it close to one of the recent M series chips, marking a major improvement over last year’s A18 P...

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 13:02

The OnePlus 15 could sport a 165 Hz display. Pictured: the screen of OnePlus 13. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus teases 'ultra-high' refresh rate display for upcoming OnePlus 15

Shortly after Apple introduced the iPhone 17 series, Li Jie Louis, OnePlus's president, officially teased that the upcoming OnePlus 15 will see a major display upgrade. It's hinted to feature an "ultra-high" refresh rate screen.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 12:25

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image Source: Apple)

Early Apple A19 and A19 Pro CPU benchmarks showcase underwhelming performance improvements

Less than 24 hours after Apple took the wraps off its new iPhone 17 series quartet, all four phones appear to have made trips to Geekbench, recording CPU scores that indicate the absence of a big jump in performance from last year...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2025 11:13

Close-up of the Apple iPhone Air rear camera module in white finish (Image source: Apple)

iPhone Air is cool, but I wanted an iPhone 17 Plus

CheckMag Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup brings major upgrades across the board, from ProMotion on the base model to a brand-new iPhone Air. But with the Plus variant missing this year, I’m forced into a choice I never asked for.

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 09:20

A recent Z Tri-Fold design leak. (Image source: TechHighest via X)

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold backed to make it to 2025 launch

Samsung is now seriously lagging behind Huawei in terms of getting a smartphone with a cutting-edge tri-folding form-factor to the market. The OEM still believes that the "Galaxy Z Tri-Fold" will become official before the end of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2025 21:45

The iPhone Air will be available in four colors (Image source: Apple)

iPhone Air arrives with A19 Pro chip, $999 price tag, 256 GB base storage, titanium frame, and a 48-MP main camera

Apple has announced the iPhone Air alongside the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Apple's first device with the “Air” moniker has officially arrived as the iPhone Air, not as the iPhone 17 Air. It is coming with 256 GB base storage an...

Chibuike Okpara, 09 Sep 2025 20:37

The "Honor Magic8" up against an "iPhone 17". (Image source: Factory Manager is Guan via Weibo)

Honor Magic8 sports series-first "AI button" in new leak

Honor's upcoming crop of new smartphones are now believed to be the brand's first to sport a button for something besides power or volume. The added physical control will help the Magic8 and its siblings to keep up with the new iP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2025 20:23

The Apple iPhone 17 has been officially announced (image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 arrives with much-needed storage and display upgrades

The base Apple iPhone 17 is finally here with the same starting price as its last-gen counterpart. It includes notable upgrades, such as a 120 Hz ProMotion screen and 256 GB of storage on the base variant.

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2025 20:14

The Galaxy Z Fold7 next to the Oppo Find N2. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Early details of new Galaxy Z 'Wide Fold' suggest Samsung is concerned about Apple's first foldable

According to an early report, Samsung is preparing to do battle with Apple next year as the latter looks to introduce its first foldable. Switching to a dual book-style foldable strategy, Samsung is rumoured to have created a new ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 20:00

Unofficial render of OnePlus 15 showing new camera configuration. (Image source: OnePlus Club on X)

OnePlus 15 color variants and weights leaked, no extra heft despite massive battery upgrade

The OnePlus 15 is said to come in three colors, Original Sand Dune (titanium), Absolute Black (black), and Mist Purple (purple). There is minimal difference in weight with the upcoming phone weighing only 1 to 2 grams more than th...

Vineet Washington, 09 Sep 2025 19:43

The Xiaomi 15T could be one of the first devices to ship globally running HyperOS 3. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

HyperOS 3: Xiaomi teases global release date for major OS update

It seems that the global release of HyperOS 3 is on the horizon. Despite only arriving in China late last month, Xiaomi has indicated that HyperOS 3 will start reaching global audiences later this month alongside two high-end smar...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 19:14

The OnePlus 13s, a compact flagship smartphone. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 rumored to be priced “significantly” lower

The OnePlus 15 is expected to debut next month as the company’s next flagship smartphone, succeeding last year’s OnePlus 13. Ahead of the official announcement, a new rumor suggests a strategy that could see the device priced lowe...

Huzefa Baloch, 09 Sep 2025 17:24

The Oppo A6 Pro comes in black jade, gold, and blue colorways (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo A6 Pro: New midrange smartphone reaches China with a large 7,000 mAh battery

Oppo has officially launched the A6 Pro smartphone in China. The company’s new midrange smartphone boasts a large 7,000 mAh battery and a 120 Hz OLED screen. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, the device comes with ...

Abhinav Fating, 09 Sep 2025 17:04

The Vivo X300 Pro will depart from its predecessor's design, pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro launching as ultra-thin flagship with dual 200 MP Zeiss cameras

Vivo has shared new information about its upcoming X300 Pro flagship before its autumn launch. Now confirmed to feature dual 200 MP Zeiss cameras, the Vivo X300 Pro will also be sub-8 mm thick in another major change from last yea...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 17:01

Vivo has mounted the X300's hardware buttons relatively high on its right-hand side. (Image source: Han Bo Xiao - edited)

Vivo X300 revealed in official teaser with new cold-carved glass design

Vivo is bringing cold carving technology to its flagship smartphone series later this year. Seen previously on devices like the Oppo Reno13, the technology will work in tandem with an ultra-thin camera housing to give the Vivo X30...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 16:42

The first ever active rear-facing display iPhone? (Image source: Evan Blass via X)

iPhone 17: Last-minute concept renders turn new camera humps into active displays

Apple is thought to have elaborated on the typical iPhone camera hump design for the first time in years with the imminent 17 series. Now, in what might be one of the last comments on the smartphones' design courtesy of a famous l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2025 14:52

The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a relatively simple design with three rear-facing cameras. (Image source: via WinFuture)

Xiaomi 15T Pro: Higher than expected pricing revealed following launch date confirmation

Xiaomi has just confirmed the launch date for the Xiaomi 15T Pro and its cheaper sibling. While the Dimensity 9400+ backed smartphone will not be launching until later this month, new evidence suggests it will retail for more than...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 14:07

Sony is rumoured to have created three Xperia 10 VII launch colours. (Image source: XtraMall via Sumaho Digest)

Sony Xperia 10 VII surpasses predecessor in early benchmarks as design and specs also leak

Various details about Sony's long-awaited next mid-range smartphone have emerged online. From the looks of things, the Xperia 10 VII will depart from the Xperia 10 VI not just on design but also in terms of performance and camera ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 13:08

Wang Teng (left) on joining Redmi. (Image source: ixbt.com)

Xiaomi fires popular Redmi executive for alleged misconduct

One of the best-known names behind the popular smartphone, wearable and IoT brand Redmi has been abruptly ejected from the company by parent company Xiaomi. Wang Teng Thomas has stated his regret in having to leave the brand in hi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2025 22:11

This image doesn't show the final design of the Realme GT 8 Pro, but the camera layout is supposedly final (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Leak: Realme GT 8 Pro gets 200MP periscope telephoto camera with surprising camera manufacturer partnership

The Realme GT 8 Pro might become an exciting next-generation flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a battery of at least 7,000mAh and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera optimized by camera experts from Ricoh.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 21:00

The Xiaomi 15T series will depart from the designs of recent Xiaomi T series smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro launching later this month globally after leaking in full

Xiaomi has finally confirmed when it will be launching its next high-end Android smartphones worldwide. Arriving later this month, the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro serve as a taster for Xiaomi's next flagships while effectively r...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 16:04

Oppo currently includes 50 MP primary cameras in its flagship smartphones like the Find X8 Ultra. (Image source: Oppo)

Leak reveals specs for first Sony 200 MP camera tipped for Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the first smartphones to use a new 200 MP camera produced by the Sony IMX division. Allegedly a 1/1.12-inch sensor, the so-called Sony IMX09E is also anticipated to deliver 4x los...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 16:01

The Vivo X300 Pro will be slightly smaller than the X200 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro: Vivo reveals display upgrades with major improvements in 'camera aesthetics' teased

Vivo has pitted another of its forthcoming flagship smartphones against another Apple iPhone. This time using the iPhone 16 Pro Max as a point of comparison, Vivo has revealed a few of the display upgrades headed to the Vivo X300 ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 15:07

The successor to the Boox Palma 2 (pictured above) can function as a smartphone. (Image source: Onyx)

Compact E Ink smartphone with color display: Onyx unveils Boox Palma with LTE modem

Onyx already offers an e-reader in smartphone format that comes with Android, namely the Boox Palma 2. Now, the manufacturer is unveiling a new model with an integrated modem, allowing the device to be used as a smartphone.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 12:05

The eSIM versions of the iPhone 17 will have bigger batteries than those with a nano SIM slot (Image source: TheAppleHub)

Apple iPhone 17: Final battery capacities hint at advantage for eSIM variants

With the exception of the iPhone 17 Air, all iPhone 17 models will apparently offer larger batteries than their predecessors. iPhones without a SIM card slot, which are also expected to launch in Europe for the first time ever, wi...

Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2025 11:28

The Honor Play10 4G features a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset (Image source: Honor)

Honor unveils new Play10 entry-level smartphone with Android Go and 5,000 mAh battery

Honor has unveiled a new Play10 4G entry-level smartphone. It’s an affordable smartphone that features a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, an LCD display, a 13 MP rear camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Abhinav Fating, 08 Sep 2025 10:49

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max might sport a secondary display on the back after all (Image source: Ace100xd)

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: Second display in Leica camera module confirmed by spy shots

It sounded pretty unplausible and wasn't picked up by all media outlets. However, the rumor of a Xiaomi 16 Pro Max with a "futuristic secondary display" integrated into the camera module has now been confirmed by what appear to be...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2025 23:49

The world's first Samsung tri-fold? (Image source: TechHighest via X)

Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold: Unexpected cover display placement pops up again in new leak

Samsung is now thought to unveil its first ever tri-folding smartphone soon, a device thought to open in a way unheard of even in its cutting-edge category. A new leaked video purports to confirm this unusual mechanism. It hints a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2025 16:08

The successor to the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, pictured here, is said to feature a massive 200 MP sensor and a 1/1.28-inch telephoto lens. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Ultra: New information reveals differences to Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra

Next year's battle between the Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra is gearing up to be very exciting. More and more details are emerging about the upcoming Zeiss, Leica and Hasselblad camera flagships, suggesti...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2025 15:41

Interchangeable lenses on smartphones may become commonplace in 2026, perhaps globally, such as from Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the Leica-Hasselblad-Zeiss clip-on lenses looms

A battle of docking lenses on smartphones in 2026 is appearing more and more likely. According to leakers, all three major Chinese camera flagship manufacturers will focus on improved camera quality via interchangeable lenses, fol...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2025 15:38

The updated display promises to eliminate glares and reflections even under direct sunlight. Pictured: the NxtPaper 60 Ultra. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

TCL launches NxtPaper 60 Ultra with updated 120 Hz paper-like display

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has made its official debut at IFA 2025. It features an NxtPaper 4.0 "paper-like" display with 120 Hz refresh rate, a capable camera setup with a 3x optical telephoto sensor, and supports a low-latency st...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2025 15:24

Zinwa is preparing to launch a Blackberry-esque smartphone (Symbolic image, source: Thai Nguyen via Unsplash)

Q27: New smartphone is a BlackBerry homage with Android 16 and 5G

The Zinwa Q27 is a modern smartphone with a physical keyboard, which should probably appeal to many BlackBerry fans. It is expected to run on a current mobile operating system, namely Android 16.

Silvio Werner, 07 Sep 2025 14:04

Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Edge/Air: Samsung's expected 2026 design based on CAD data. (Image source: Smartprix)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Pro: Renders reveal design adjustments

Now that CAD model-based dummies of the Galaxy S26 series are already circulating online, we can take a look at the expected design changes for all three Galaxy S26 family members in a render comparison. The Galaxy S26 Edge, aka G...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2025 13:26

With thinner bezels and a smaller punch-hole, the Xiaomi 16 (right) aims to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Xiaomi 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Renders supposedly portray design changes on the front

Not only is the Xiaomi 16 is said to have the thinnest display bezels of all current smartphones, but a leaker also highlights other advantages of the Xiaomi 16 front design, which allows for a comparison with the latest CAD-based...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2025 12:28

The two Oppo Find X9 flagships with Hasselblad cameras are scheduled to launch globally at the end of October. (Image source: Ace100xd)

Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro flagships coming much earlier: Global launch date leaked

Oppo appears to be stepping on the gas outside of China as well. The successors to the Oppo Find X8 phones are now expected to be launched very soon after the Chinese launch, as a leaker has just revealed. Whether this means that ...

Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2025 20:30

Apple iPhone 17 Pro in leaked colour options: white, orange, navy blue, and black (Image source: Unofficial artwork by an artist unbeknownst to us)

iPhone 17 series leak: 8x zoom cameras, 8K recording, vapor chamber cooling, A19 Pro chip, bigger batteries, and new colours

A leaked South Korean carrier document outlines major changes for the iPhone 17 lineup, from triple 48 MP cameras with an 8x telephoto lens on the Pro models to new cooling and larger batteries. Shared by a user on X, the leak has...

Anmol Dubey, 06 Sep 2025 20:08

The upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air is widely rumored to be just 5.5 mm thin. (Image source: zellzoi, edited)

Tiny battery, single camera: All that we expect from the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air ultra-slim smartphone

Leak Lounge The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is arguably the most interesting smartphone of 2025 - in both good and not-so-good ways. Whether or not the ultra-slim flagship from Apple will be positively received remains to be seen, as the Cupertino...

Sambit Saha, 06 Sep 2025 19:51

Huawei mulls launch of world-first mid-range widescreen foldable smartphone in new leak

Huawei has introduced a new genre of foldable smartphone in 2025 with the Pura X. It launched with a price-tag in excess of $1,000 in its native China - although one of its successors might not, according to a new leak. It might o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2025 17:42

RayNeo scores a new audio partner. (Image source: TCL)

TCL RayNeo Air 4 to debut as AR glasses with world-first Bang & Olufsen audio

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2025 17:15

The OnePlus 13's display. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15, Vivo X300 Pro, and Oppo Find X9 receive 3C certification ahead of rumored October launch

With the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Dimensity 9500 chipsets on the horizon, manufacturers including OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo are preparing to launch their next-generation smartphones. Upcoming devices, allegedly the OnePlus 15, Oppo ...

Huzefa Baloch, 06 Sep 2025 16:52

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's quad camera could get three upgrades (Image source: Technizo Concept, edited)

Leak: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to get three camera upgrades, Galaxy S26 Edge just one

In the past few hours, two leakers have confirmed certain details regarding the camera upgrades of the Galaxy S26 series. In particular, the quad-camera system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to benefit from several changes th...

Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2025 14:19