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The design of the Galaxy Z Fold6 matches recent leaks. (Image source: Samsung Kazakstan - edited)

Fresh leak shows Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 for first time

It seems that one of Samsung's many regional subsidiaries has released the first render images of the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6. Advertised with Galaxy AI like the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z F...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2024 14:08

The Offone would have dispensed with cameras or social media apps. (Image: Marko Lazic)

Offone smartphone concept for minimalists combines E Ink display with Maps app

The Offone was supposed to be a minimalist smartphone with an e-ink display that completely dispensed with cameras or distracting social media apps. Instead, the device was intended to run essential features ranging from telephony...

Hannes Brecher, 05 Jun 2024 03:43

Google Pixel 7 Pro is currently down to $469.99 on Woot (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 512 GB Google Pixel 7 Pro gets hefty $629 discount for a limited time

The 512 GB variant of Google Pixel 7 Pro is on sale on Amazon-owned Woot. It's available in all colorways, and you can make one of them yours for just $469.99, which is a massive discount from its regular $1099 tag. While the Andr...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jun 2024 20:15

OnePlus will only offer the OnePlus 12 in Glacial White with its entry-level memory configuration. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces pricing of new OnePlus 12 refresh

OnePlus continues to tease the release of its first OnePlus 12 refresh on social media. While the device is not ready to purchase just yet, the company has at least now confirmed pricing details.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2024 19:25

Unlike the Mix Flip, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 will not launch globally. (Pictured: Mix Fold 3, courtesy of Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Flip launch info revealed as Xiaomi 14T series model numbers leak

New leaks have now revealed model numbers of the Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro, and Xiaomi Mix Flip, confirming Xiaomi's plans to sell all three models globally. Launch information on the clamshell Mix Flip has also been revealed ahe...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2024 17:11

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will debut in Q4. (Source: Qualcomm)

Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leak claims incredible clock speed and CPU performance as leaker allays fears over potential Snapdragon 888-esque thermal issues

A new leak has now revealed the latest information on Qualcomm's next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The chipset is expected to feature custom cores and is being tested with incredibly high clock speeds that deliver a 3...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2024 16:58

The Edge 2024 is here. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 2024 comes to the US with Android 14, larger battery and slight MSRP cut

Motorola's Edge is back with a new vanilla flagship with all the potential advantages of its series. They include a 144Hz pOLED display, 68W TurboPower charging and a 50MP OIS rear camera. Its generationally-unchanged vegan leathe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2024 16:14

Xiaomi 14 Civi confirmed to be a Civi 4 Pro rebrand (Image source: Flipkart)

Xiaomi 14 Civi gets its specs officially revealed days before launch

The Xiaomi 14 Civi will be the first phone from the Civi line to be launched outside China. It's expected to be the rebrand of Civi 4 Pro, which the company launched in the Chinese market in March. The dedicated teaser microsite o...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jun 2024 11:24

Moto X50 Ultra: Smartphone now available for import.

Moto X50 Ultra: Smartphone with powerful SoC, telephoto lens, 2,800 nits and fast charging now available as direct import

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is now also available for customers outside China. The smartphone comes with a telephoto lens and a Pantone-certified display, but such a purchase also has its limitations.

Silvio Werner, 04 Jun 2024 03:49

The refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is a great option for frugal smartphone users (Image: Daniel Schmidt)

Deal | Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra now on sale for just $256

Samsung's flagship Android smartphone from 2021 is covered by a one-year warranty, is eligible to receive the Android 15-based One UI 7 software update and thereby becomes a potential bargain as a refurbished Galaxy S21 Ultra can ...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Jun 2024 21:32

HMD Nighthawk will line up alongside HMD Skyline under HMD Global's new smartphone strategy. (Image source: @stufflistings)

HMD Nighthawk launching for under €300 with 108 MP camera and 120 Hz OLED display

Various details about a new HMD Global smartphone have surfaced online. Reportedly sharing plenty of features with HMD Skyline, HMD Nighthawk will ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset to hit a sub €300 price tag.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2024 19:22

The HMD Skyline will run Android 14 out of the box. (Image source: @stufflistings)

Specs, pricing and release date leak for HMD's Nokia Lumia remake

HMD Global is reportedly close to unveiling its homage to classic Nokia Lumia smartphones. Not only have more specifications about the device leaked online, but so has the device's launch pricing and release date.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2024 19:17

Nothing teases a new device. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing product event countdown leads to next-gen flagship smartphone speculation

Nothing's latest hype-post does not exactly say much, yet leaves a lot to interpret and read into. Most of it might be related to the release of the Carl Pei-led brand's third-gen flagship Android smartphone - then again, there is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2024 18:33

The Redmi 13 4G has a 3.5 mm jack and supports MicroSD card expansion. (Image source: Powerplanet - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi 13 4G: Specs, launch pricing and design of Xiaomi Redmi 12 successor revealed before official launch

Xiaomi is edging towards officially releasing a successor to the popular Redmi 12 4G. Although the company has not revealed the Redmi 13 4G yet, a retailer has detailed the device's full specifications, as well as its European lau...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2024 16:26

Redmi K80 Pro tipped to have 3x telephoto camera and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (Image source: Xiaomi)

Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi flagship tipped to feature camera upgrade and better fingerprint sensor

As per @体验more on Weibo, the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro will feature a 3x telephoto camera and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Both are upgrades over the predecessor. The tipster has also hinted at a price increase, which matches with pr...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jun 2024 15:41

The Redmi A3x will come in Aurora Green, Midnight Black and Moonlight White colour options with glass backs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi A3x: Xiaomi unveils new 4G and 90 Hz smartphone running Android 14

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A3x, a stripped-back version of this year's Redmi A3. Arriving in three colours, the Xiaomi Redmi A3x runs Android 14 on its 90 Hz display, which measures 6.71-inches across.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2024 13:05

OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 3, OPPO Pad 3 launches reportedly delayed

The OnePlus Pad 2 was tipped to make its debut in the coming months, likely as a rebadge of the OPPO Pad 3. Both premium tablets, as well as the OnePlus Watch 3, OnePlus Buds3, and OPPO Enco X3 now seem to have been postponed, how...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jun 2024 09:45

Ulefone Armor 25T Pro: Smartphone with thermal imaging camera and night vision.

Ulefone Armor 25T Pro: Compact rugged 5G smartphone with night vision and thermal imaging now available at a very affordable price

The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is a new rugged smartphone that comes with a night vision camera, thermal imaging and 5G support at a very affordable price.

Silvio Werner, 03 Jun 2024 03:37

Huawei Nova 13 Lite tipped to have 5G Kirin processor as best upgrade thus far

The Nova 12 Lite was the only member of Huawei's 2023 premium mid-range smartphone series to be 4G/LTE-only, and had the aging Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to prove it. Its successor, however, is now tipped to have the same kind ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2024 19:22

Could the Z Fold series go Ultra soon? (Source: Samsung)

More evidence of new Ultra-high-end Samsung foldable appears ahead of next Unpacked event

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is thought to be the first device of its premium foldable line to lose its status as a Samsung flagship to a new Ultra variant in 2024. Now, more tantalizing signs of this new, allegedly top-end Android handset ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2024 18:22

Tensor G4 benchmark results aren't impressive...yet (Image source: Rozetked)

Tensor G4 of Google Pixel 9 shows only a slight performance bump on leaked benchmarks

Google has a good track record of not being able to keep its unreleased phones secret for long. The Pixel 9 series isn’t an exception in this regard. Previously, we had detailed images of the upcoming phones, and now, the Tensor G...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jun 2024 08:00

Oscal Pilot 2: Rugged smartphone with flashlight.

Oscal Pilot 2: Inexpensive rugged smartphone comes with two screens and fast flashlight

Blackview is offering a new smartphone in the Oscal Pilot 2, which comes with two screens and two LEDs and is said to be particularly suitable for use in demanding conditions.

Silvio Werner, 02 Jun 2024 04:12

A OnePlus 12 flaunts its ultra-fast AirVOOC charging. (Source: OnePlus)

Next OnePlus flagship Android smartphone tipped to lose wireless charging - again

Certain brands are tipped to pair the upcoming top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with unusually large batteries for their 2025 crop of Android flagship smartphones. However, according to an industry insider, that apparently presents the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2024 13:48

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 didn't make it to the latest mid-range AnTuTu ranking (Image source: AnTuTu)

AnTuTu reveals top performing mid-range Android phones from May 2024

The benchmarking tool AnTuTu has published the top 10 mid-range phones that have achieved the highest average scores in May 2024. On the latest ranking, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 devices are at the top of the list, while MediaTek’s ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jun 2024 09:03

Dimensity 9300+ and Dimensity 9300 beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in AnTuTu May 2024 flagship performance ranking (Image source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 9300+ dominates over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in latest AnTuTu flagship performance ranking

Each month, AnTuTu publishes the top 10 Android flagship smartphones with the best average benchmark scores in 1,000 valid runs throughout the month. On the last two rankings, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices secured the top spots. ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jun 2024 07:43

Fans of the Sony Xperia 5 series might have to wait until 2025 for the next iteration. (Image source: Sony/DallE3 - edited)

Sony Xperia 5 VII could make an appearance in 2025 despite Xperia 5 VI demise concerns

A disagreement about the future of the Sony Xperia 5 series seems to be breaking out between Weibo-based leakers. There have been some fears that the Xperia 5 VI – Sony’s “compact” smartphone – would not see the light in 2024. How...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2024 23:54

Google has brought a slew of new Google Home-related widgets to Android and Wear OS this month. (Image source: Google)

Google brings new smart home features to Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 and other Pixel devices with latest Google Home updates

Google has brought new Google Home-related features to its current Pixel smartphones and Pixel Watch smartwatches. Available across other Android smartphones too, the features should make it easier to control smart home devices wi...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2024 19:31

The Apple iPhone 16 series is expected to be revealed in September 2024. (Image source: @theapplehub - edited)

Underwhelming Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max battery capacities revealed in alleged battery leak

The supposed battery capacities for the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have leaked again. There have already been a couple of battery-related leaks in regard to the Apple iPhone 16 series, but this latest one i...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2024 18:37

The Xiaomi 15 series is also likely to see the return of Xiaomi's Leica partnership, Xiaomi 14 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Leaker reveals fresh Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro details months before launch

The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are unlikely to debut in any capacity until after Qualcomm officially announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has disclosed new information about both ...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2024 18:18

The OnePlus 12 is already available in black and green finishes. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces new OnePlus 12 refresh with fresh design

OnePlus has revealed plans to refresh the OnePlus 12, less than six months after the device's global release. Arriving early next week, the new OnePlus 12 will retain its core features like a 1440p display and a Qualcomm Snapdrago...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2024 16:27

The Realme C63 borrows from the iPhone 15 Pro with its rear design. (Image source: Realme)

Realme C63 revealed with iPhone 15 Pro design leanings for budget price tag

Realme has refreshed its budget smartphone offering with the C63, which shares no affiliation with the Mercedes Benz AMG of the same name. Instead, the Realme C63 borrows from the design of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro, albeit with signi...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2024 16:23

Huawei has taken the lead in the global foldables market thanks to its Mate X5. (Image: Huawei)

Samsung loses lead in foldables market after 42% slump in sales

Global sales of foldable smartphones rose by an impressive 49% in the first quarter of 2024, but Samsung's sales fell by 42% compared to the same quarter last year, meaning the technology giant was unable to maintain its position ...

Hannes Brecher, 31 May 2024 03:44

Xperia fans in markets such as Japan can get hold of a red variant of the Xperia 1 VI. (Image source: Sony Japan)

Clue for Sony Xperia 1 VI US release surfaces

A slight indication that Sony might actually release the Xperia 1 VI smartphone in the US has recently turned up. The flagship device was launched in May, with pre-orders already open in markets such as the UK with delivery expect...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2024 02:00

Realme gears up to make Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone global

Realme's CEO Sky Li has appeared in a Forbes article to declare that "GT is Back" in the form of its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered flagship killer. The Android device is also backed to bring smartphone AI into the mainstream by beco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2024 21:38

Razr Plus: 2024 flagship foldable smartphone joins vanilla sibling in official certification with enlarged cover display

Motorola's highest-end foldable Android smartphone of 2024 will have a bigger cover display compared to that of 2023, according to a new leak. It is also thinner and can have more RAM than its vanilla counterpart, apparently. Then...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2024 19:55

The Vivo S19 Pro gets a fresh design with a pill-shaped camera module. (Image: Vivo)

Vivo S19 (Pro) presented: 4,500 nits AMOLED display, 50 MP front camera and up to 6,000 mAh battery

With the S19 and the S19 Pro, Vivo is presenting two premium mid-range smartphones that are designed to impress with a particularly large battery, fast ARM chips, up to three 50-megapixel cameras, and a 4,500 nits bright AMOLED di...

Hannes Brecher, 30 May 2024 16:17

According to the traditional schedule of Apple, new iPhones are announced in September and released about ten days later. (Source: AppleHub)

Leaked iPhone 16 Pro cases show huge camera cut-out, possibly for a 5x zoom lens

Images of the cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro have recently surfaced. The huge cut-out for the camera unit confirms the speculation that the new Pro model could receive the 5x telephoto lens previously used in the iPhone 15 P...

Marius Müller, 30 May 2024 15:03

The Galaxy Z Fold6 appears to feature a larger camera housing than its predecessor. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 pictured before July Galaxy Unpacked event as new leak confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for European release

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is edging ever closer to being released globally. While its release date is anticipated for early July, various sources have already provided first looks at the Galaxy Z Fold5 successor. A new Geekbench listing ...

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2024 14:04

Samsung Galaxy Ring spotted in FCC database (Image source: Notebookcheck)

FCC listing reveals Samsung Galaxy Ring for larger fingers will have better battery life

Samsung first teased the Galaxy Ring at the Unpacked event earlier this year and then gave a better look at the upcoming wearable at MWC 2024. As it’s nearing a proper launch, the smart ring has been spotted on FCC, which has reve...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 May 2024 08:08

The Huawei Enjoy 70s packs a 6,000 mAh battery into its 8.9 millimeter thin body. (Image: Huawei)

Huawei presents Enjoy 70s as an affordable mid-range smartphone with 6,000 mAh battery and 50 MP camera

Huawei is presenting a brand new mid-range smartphone, the Enjoy 70s, that will be launched at prices starting at the equivalent of $170 and is intended to win over buyers with a strong price-performance ratio thanks to its 6,000 ...

Hannes Brecher, 30 May 2024 05:36

A new Realme smartphone. (Source: Realme)

Next flagship Android smartphone from Realme tipped to be first to launch with upcoming Qualcomm flagship SoC

The race to be the first to launch an Android smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor will be won by Realme, according to a prolific and typically reliable leaker. The new GT-series flagship might also thus be first to la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2024 21:38

Arm's new CPUs and GPU have been officially unveiled (image via Arm)

Arm unveils new Cortex-X925 and Cortex-A725 CPUs cores alongside 14-core Immortalis-G925 GPU

Arm has unveiled its next generation of CPU cores and GPU for high-end smartphone SoCs. The Cortex-X925 succeeds the Cortex-X4 as the new prime core, whereas the Cortex-A725 brings incremental upgrades over the Cortex-A720.

Anil Ganti, 29 May 2024 17:00

The Special Edition is a more colourful alternative to the regular colour options in which the Phone (2a) is already available. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing releases refreshed Phone (2a) with eye-catching Bauhaus inspired design

Nothing has updated the Phone (2a), two months after the device's initial release. Sold as the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a 'Bauhaus' colourway but available across Europe, India and the UK, the new smartphone builds on the e...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2024 13:43

The Razr 50 looks more like last year's Plus/Ultra model than its direct predecessor. (Image source: @evleaks)

Motorola Razr 50 surfaces on Geekbench with new MediaTek Dimensity chipset before official release

Motorola is preparing to refresh its Razr foldable smartphone line up. Despite not officially announcing anything yet, the cheaper Razr 50 can already be seen on Geekbench sporting an unreleased MediaTek chipset that performs abou...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2024 13:36

First Dimensity 9400-powered flagship smartphone nominated in new leak

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is a chipset backed to rival the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for the title of highest-performance high-end processor for mobile devices in the near future. Now, a new leak purports to name the device th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 18:01

The POCO M6 Plus could be another trip out for the Redmi Note 13R. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi POCO M6 Plus revealed as Redmi Note 13R spin-off intended for release outside China

According to new reports, Xiaomi is developing a new version of the Redmi Note 13R that is specific to the Indian market. Contrary to previous expectations, the handset is expected to debut as the Xiaomi POCO M6 Plus with 24066PC9...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2024 17:58

2025 flagship smartphones from OnePlus and OPPO tipped to undergo significant battery upgrade

A select few brands currently have premium Android smartphones with the largest batteries on the market - now, they are tipped to get even bigger in 2025. Furthermore, most of these rumored ultra-high-capacity handsets are slated ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 17:24

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tipped to gain substantial camera feature boost with next major software upgrade

The Galaxy S24 series of new flagship Android smartphones await their most significant software updates yet, according to a noted leaker. Ice Universe claims to have confirmed its name and firmware version, although the latter onl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 16:20

The Honor 200 Pro is the company's first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro released as mid-range smartphone disrupters with 4,000 nit AMOLED displays and three 50 MP cameras

Honor has introduced the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro, a pair of new mid-range smartphones that differ in a few areas. While both models feature 4,000 nit AMOLED displays and 5,200 mAh batteries capable of charging at 100 W, only t...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2024 15:43