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Samsung is coming under increasing pressure regarding OLED flickering in 2026. Our lab tests show that while competitors like Honor and Vivo feature high-frequency PWM dimming in their foldables, Samsung continues to use a low 480 Hz frequency for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - a choice that is anything but ideal for sensitive users

The OnePlus 16 is set to be among the first flagship phones powered by the next-gen top-end Snapdragon SoC. Per a recent report from Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, the company has packed the phone with three self-developed chips, all geared for competitive gaming.

Vivo has confirmed when its upcoming Zeiss camera flagships will be officially unveiled. At least the launch date for China is set, and a wealth of further information about specifications, cameras and the noteworthy update to OriginOS 7 has also been revealed over the past few hours and days.

A retailer in Uzbekistan has published a full listing for the unannounced Poco C95 Pro, covering pricing, images, colors, and specifications. The phone is shown with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD, a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, a 50MP rear camera, and a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging, and it appears to be a rebadged Redmi 17 4G.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale over on Amazon, Samsung's latest book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, is now available with a sizable $250 discount on the platform. This specific variant comes equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is receiving its biggest update yet, and the Xperia 1 VII, the Xperia 1 VI, and several more affordable Xperia smartphones are also set to be updated to the latest version of Android soon. The flagship models, in particular, are getting some exciting new features.

E-ink or e-paper displays offer major advantages in power consumption, as Mudita's smartphone has demonstrated for some time. The company now plans to collaborate with other developers to create more apps that better accommodate the technology's limitations. The upcoming MuditaOS K 2.0 will serve as the foundation.

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is official, and promises top-notch performance with the brand-new Xring O3 ARM chip. This exceptionally wide foldable packs two 4,000-nit AMOLED displays and a 6,000 mAh battery into a 5-millimeter-thin, exceptionally robust chassis.

MediaTek's new Helio G99+ keeps the original G99's CPU, GPU, and TSMC N6 process untouched, swapping in LPDDR5X support as Samsung and other DRAM makers wind down LPDDR4X production.

Oppo's next generation of flagship phones, the Find X10 series, is on the way. New information indicates, however, that the base model device in the lineup will offer worse performance than its pricier siblings, thanks to Oppo's chipset choice.

Vivo has published one of the first photo samples from the new Zeiss camera of the X500 Pro Max, showing a sunset captured using the 400mm Zeiss teleconverter. The new camera flagship was also used to record a 4K video sample.

With the Mate XT 2, Huawei is introducing one of the most exciting smartphones of the year, as the device features an AMOLED display that can be folded twice and helps protect the user’s privacy. Huawei has equipped the ultra-thin foldable phone with a brand-new Kirin 9050 Pro processor and a 5,600 mAh battery.

The brand-new Tecno Camon Slim 5G is set to compete with the Apple iPhone Air and outperform Apple’s flagship model with a battery that’s nearly twice as large, an additional camera, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. However, the smartphone is slightly thicker than the iPhone Air.

A new password does not sign out every session, and most providers never say what it actually does. Google keeps showing devices you factory reset, Amazon leaves Kindles signed in, Netflix hides anything idle for 90 days. Where the device lists of Google, Microsoft, Apple, WhatsApp, Netflix, Instagram and Amazon are, and how to clear them in 10 minutes.

A leaked video purportedly shows iPhone 18 Pro demo units in Dark Cherry and Sky Blue, lending weight to earlier rumors about Apple’s upcoming color options. The footage remains unconfirmed, however, and the final retail models may differ ahead of Apple’s September 9 event.

The idea for the secondary display on the back comes from Xiaomi, while the external teleconverter was probably inspired by Vivo. What's new about the Blackview Xplore 6 smartphone is its combination of a bulky outdoorsy look and these two additional features, which are rather unusual in this segment. We tried out this unusual combination at IFA.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro will debut later this month and rival Apple's A20 Pro and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The flagship chipset has made a new appearance on Geekbench, delivering significantly better CPU performance than its predecessor.

WhatsApp raises its minimum requirement to Android 6 on Sept. 8, 2026. The phones it affects cannot upgrade, so their owners need new hardware. A second date on the same help page has been missing from coverage of the Android cutoff. From Nov. 30, iPhones need iOS 15.5, and there an update is enough.

A teardown of the MindOne Pro highlights its compact flip-style design, durable sapphire display and versatile 180-degree rotating 50 MP camera. The camera’s fragile pivot mechanism and underwhelming "global internet," however, suggest the phone’s unconventional features come with significant compromises.

According to a recent leak, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A18 smartphone is seemingly getting a whole lot more expensive than before. Moreover, the smartphone is expected to get hardly any improvements over its predecessor.

Xiaomi has unveiled two new colors for its upcoming 18 Fold, joining the previously revealed red model. Set to launch in China on September 7, the foldable is expected to feature high-brightness displays, Leica-branded cameras, the new Xring O3 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery.

AnTuTu is changing the way it measures smartphone performance with its latest benchmark update. The new version revamps several tests and introduces a redesigned interface, while putting greater emphasis on real-world performance.

The key difference between the Dimensity 8550 in the Reno16 Pro and the Dimensity 8500 lies in their ability to run on‑device AI models directly on the smartphone. MediaTek’s new SoC integrates an NPU with a dedicated “LLM Booster”, enabling more advanced processing for generative AI tasks. However, our review of the Oppo device raises several questions about how consistently this AI subsystem performs in real‑world scenarios.

Regulatory filings in China list the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra under model numbers SM-S9570 and SM-S9580, both rated for 60W wired charging and sold without a charger. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus appeared in the same database days earlier at 25W and 45W, completing the lineup and pointing to an unveiling as early as late January 2027.

At $1,500, the new Oppo Reno16 Pro, equipped with the Dimensity 8550, suffers a performance setback in the review. In benchmark tests, it falls short of the Poco Phone, which costs just $380 less. Thanks to its sleek design, top-notch battery life, and long-term software updates, the Oppo phone is still an interesting alternative to the iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26, priced below the MSRP.

Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE with a free $200 gift card through September 20, making it an attractive option for buyers who will use the credit. However, the more powerful Galaxy S26 costs just $21 more, so potential buyers will have to carefully consider what option suits them best.

Samsung is already validating Galaxy S27 hardware sporting Qualcomm's unreleased SM8975 chip, with separate builds for at least three regions, according to a leaked project portal screenshot.

A new leak has revealed details about a performance-oriented smartphone expected to be the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro. The device is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The leak also includes information about the phone’s display and camera system.

RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro pairs rugged flagship specifications with a detachable 39-gram action camera, offering a practical modular alternative to Honor’s motorized Robot Phone concept. The model is scheduled to begin crowdfunding very soon, with a wider release planned for October.

Following a Geekbench leak of Qualcomm's SM8975 upcoming flagship SoC, another leak has emerged, this time straight from a Qualcomm Reference Device (QRD) rather than the Geekbench Browser. Another leaker also shared a real life image of the device.

Vivo calls the LOFIC-based sensor technology in the upcoming X500 Pro flagships "Super Dynamic Zeiss Main Camera." A new video sample demonstrates how this Sony Lytia L910 sensor's 17EV dynamic range optimizes portrait scenes in front of sunsets, for example.

With the Reno16 Pro, Oppo brings on‑device AI to the high‑end smartphone segment. Powered by the new Dimensity 8550, its AI features run locally on the device, no internet connection required. The Reno16 Pro also leverages AI HyperBoost 3.0 for gaming, delivering smoother performance without relying on the cloud. We took a closer look at this “digital second brain.”

With the Poco X8 Power, Xiaomi is introducing an exciting mid-range smartphone that packs a massive 10,000 mAh battery into a waterproof, yellow body. Featuring a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 50 MP main camera, the device offers an interesting set of features.

The TCL P80 Ultra is being marketed as the first NxtPaper smartphone with an AMOLED panel and, on paper, offers a quite interesting price-to-performance ratio. However, TCL is seriously embellishing the marketing images, as our hands-on photos from IFA show.

A new Philips phone has arrived in India. The S7221 5G is a budget-oriented model that offers a 120Hz display and a 64MP rear camera.

Amazfit’s 6.3.25.7 firmware update brings expanded Hyrox analysis, FTMS indoor cycling support, app-based playlist management and navigation refinements to the T-Rex 3, T-Rex 3 Pro and T-Rex Ultra 2. The small but substantial update is rolling out gradually to eligible models.

Xiaomi has shared early camera samples from the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold, highlighting strong detail, controlled highlights and natural tones from its Leica-developed triple-camera system. However, independent third-party testing will still be needed after the foldable’s September 7 launch.

With the Vivo V80 Lite 5G, the manufacturer is introducing a brand-new mid-range smartphone that packs a massive 10,000 mAh battery into a relatively slim, water-resistant body. For the equivalent of $349, Vivo offers a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a Dimensity 7300e processor.

The TCL P80 Ultra is joined by the cheaper P80 and P80 Pro, which also have OLED displays. However, their more affordable price tags come with tradeoffs such as the lack of a telephoto camera and fewer OS upgrades.

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus has been unveiled at IFA 2026, and a big highlight of this upper-mid-range phone is the 200MP primary camera. There’s a bright 6.78-inch AMOLED display on the front with a 144Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+.

Motorola has launched a Swarovski edition of the Razr 70 as part of its Brilliant Collection. The limited-edition foldable gets 35 Silver Night crystals, a larger crystal embedded in the hinge, and a Pantone Meteorite finish

Huawei is preparing to mark its grand return as a mobile chipset powerhouse complete with its own 5G modem across all markets. The new chip roadmap that Huawei teased could make for the most consequential Mate launch since Huawei's hardware and software ban in 2019.

The TCL P80 Ultra is TCL's first smartphone that combines its NxtPaper technology with an OLED panel. Packed with several display features, the phone also has triple rear cameras including a telephoto lens, 45W charging, and an IP68 rating.

Xiaomi might just turn your phone's back screen into a pocket-sized jam pad. Fresh leaks reveal a tiny, folding Pocket Guitar accessory, seemingly designed as a virtual instrument purely for fun.

Xiaomi has now begun revealing key specs and features of the Xiaomi 18 Fold ahead of its September 7 debut. So far, the company has shared details on the flagship foldable phone's cameras, battery and charging, and build materials.

Vivo is significantly upgrading the potentially redesigned X500 standard model this year. In fact, the Vivo X500 is turning into a Zeiss camera flagship that would pass as a more expensive pro model right now as official camera specs shared by Vivo show.

A leaked die shot of Samsung’s Exynos 2700, expected in 2027, points to a revamped CPU design, a large NPU, 24 MB of SLC, LPDDR6 support, and an improved Xclipse 970 GPU.