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The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G has an eye-catching leather back. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung reveals details of the Galaxy F55 5G with leather back, 120 Hz AMOLED display and 5 years of updates

Samsung is attempting to create a somewhat more eye-catching look with the Galaxy F55 5G, as the mid-range smartphone comes with a leather back in either black or orange.

Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:52

Motorola announced the Moto G84, pictured, in August 2023. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G85: New Motorola mid-range smartphone leaks with unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the ...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 19:59

Samsung Exynos 2500 claimed to be more power efficient than Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Image source: Samsung [edited])

Leak claims Exynos 2500 of Samsung Galaxy S25 will beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 19:01

Redmi Note 13R is the newest member of the Note 13 series (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13R launches as cheap Android phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that,...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:09

Xiaomi 15 Ultra to arrive with the largest camera sensor on a smartphone yet

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultr...

Ricci Rox, 17 May 2024 10:57

Two leakers recently commented on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cameras and the Tensor F5 in the Pixel 10. (Image: Quadro_News)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro: Leakers comment on cameras and the Pixel 10

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:47

The Samsung Galaxy M35 does not adopt the design of the Galaxy A35. (Image: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G mid-range smartphone leaks with fresh design and 6,000 mAh battery

Three major leaks have revealed the design and key specs of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, a brand new mid-range smartphone that boasts a 6,000 mAh battery, a 5 nm ARM chip and a modern design with a flat frame.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

The Google Pixel 8a only has two rear cameras. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 8a falls far behind Pixel 8 in DxOMark camera analysis, but is ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pix...

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

CMF by Nothing Phone 1 could have similar specs to Nothing Phone 2a (Image source: u/Invalid-01 on Reddit)

CMF by Nothing Phone 1 leak suggests it will be a cheaper version of Nothing Phone 2a

CMF by Nothing has a good number of accessories under its portfolio. Now, it seems that the sub-brand is getting ready to launch its first-ever phone. At least, that's what the recent rounds of rumors are hinting at. As for the la...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 18:39

OPPO Reno: 2024 premium mid-range Android smartphones tipped to launch with Samsung Galaxy S24-esque camera humps

OPPO is now slated to ditch the potentially polarizing camera hump of its Reno11-series sub-flagship Android smartphones as the line's next generation takes shape. The OEM is now believed to go with a much more traditional design ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2024 16:44

Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 are getting One UI 6.1 update, but without the AI features (Image source: Samsung [Edited])

Last-gen Samsung mid-range smartphones get One UI 6.1 update, but without the Galaxy AI features

One of the main highlights of Samsung One UI 6.1, introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, is the Galaxy AI features. The company later rolled out the update to last-gen flagships, and now it’s dropping on mid-range devices. But unl...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 14:29

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE seemingly appeared on Samsung's firmware server (Image source: Samsung [Edited])

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE gets spotted on One UI test build

The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy S24 FE still seems to be in the works, with the Android smartphone getting spotted on One UI test build. It appeared on the company's firmware server with model number SM-721B, seemingly the mode...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 07:15

Honor has kicked off its Android 15 Beta Program with its latest flagship smartphones. (Image source: Honor)

Honor announces Android 15 Beta Program for Magic6 Pro and Magic V2 smartphones

Honor has revealed that it has now kicked off its Android 15 Beta Program. The new beta program starts with the Magic6 Pro and Magic V2, despite the latter only recently being eligible for Android 14.

Alex Alderson, 15 May 2024 19:00

Thank to Apple's upcoming Eye Tracking feature, anyone will be able to control their iPad or iPhone with only their eyes. (Image via Apple)

Apple's upcoming accessibility features allow users to control iPhones and iPads with their eyes

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize ...

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 18:35

Redmi flagship smartphone with top-end charging tech spotted in pre-launch leak

The Redmi K60 Ultra's successor remains stubbornly conspicuous by its absence, yet has reportedly hit the 3C regulatory database, thereby indicating that it is finally ready to launch in 2024. Should this new leak prove accurate, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2024 18:19

The Neo9S Pro: a phone for ballers? (Source: iQOO)

iQOO x NBA: First Dimensity 9300+ smartphone to launch with basketball-themed special edition

iQOO has partnered with the NBA (in China) for the upcoming launch of an Android smartphone that will introduce MediaTek's latest flagship processor. The Dimensity 9300 Plus (or 9300+) is backed to help the the Neo9S Pro's owners ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2024 16:50

Xiaomi will sell the POCO F6 in black and titanium finishes. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms POCO F6 specs with huge AnTuTu v10 score thanks to new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset

Xiaomi will be releasing the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro in full next week. In the meantime, the company has shared various specifications about the more powerful POCO F6, including the presence of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen ...

Alex Alderson, 15 May 2024 14:11

Sony Xperia 1 VI officially unveiled: Big zoom but it's not all rosy

Sony has now unveiled its flagship smartphone designed to rival offerings like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new Xperia 1 VI arrives with significant zoom upgrades but also some head-scratching downgrades, ...

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2024 11:49

The Oppo K12x is optionally available in eye-catching green. (Image: Google)

Oppo K12x launches with 120 Hz OLED and 5,500 mAh battery with 80W fast charging at an affordable price

With the K12x, Oppo presents an interesting mid-range smartphone that offers up to 12 GB of RAM, 512 GB of flash memory, and a 120 Hz OLED display with 1,080p+ resolution despite its relatively low price.

Hannes Brecher, 15 May 2024 11:15

Android 15 Beta 2 launches today

Scheduled to launch later today, Google's second beta of the next Android iteration is expected to sport quite a few noticeable changes. While the details are not available yet, users of Google smartphones starting with the Pixel ...

Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2024 10:57

Sony introduces the Xperia 10 VI with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 60 Hz display

Sony has now silently unveiled its latest mid-range phone, the Xperia 10 VI, as a successor to last year's Xperia 10 V. As is typical, the new device delivers a slew of unspectacular specifications but is also priced quite reasona...

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2024 10:18

According to reports and leaks from South Korea, Samsung has cancelled the slimmed-down Galaxy Z Fold6 without the S-Pen function. (Image: Smartprix, OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 FE cancelled: No cheaper Fan Edition foldable expected in 2024

The dream is over! According to leaked plans, the cheaper and thinner Galaxy Z Fold FE without stylus operation would have cost just under $1000 and was intended to significantly increase Samsung's declining market share in the fo...

Alexander Fagot, 15 May 2024 04:13

The Pixel 9 series may also contain Google's next foldable smartphone. (Image source: Rozetked)

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL camera upgrades outlined months before release

According to a new report, Google has prepared significant camera upgrades for its Pixel 9 series smartphones. Unfortunately, it will reserve UWB connectivity for its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models, rather than also for the...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 19:38

GT 6T: Realme to bring Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 power to India in form of upcoming smartphone

India is due to get its first-ever Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm soon. It is on the way courtesy of Realme, which seems to have upgraded the GT 6T's large battery with faster charging ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2024 19:35

The Xperia 1 VI in its red colour option. (Image source: Dime Japan)

Sony Xperia 1 VI to launch with 1080p display in wild last minute rumour

Sony is less than 24 hours away from presenting the Xperia 1 VI. In the meantime, several Japanese industry insiders appear to have been informed that the device will sport a 1080p display, unlike the 4K-wielding Xperia 1 V.

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 19:03

HMD debuts rugged 64MP camera Android smartphone with suspiciously familiar specs (and name)

HMD - which now releases smartphones independent of its usual Nokia brand-name - has announced its first-ever rugged smartphone. It pairs a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-covered 120Hz display with an "AI" main camera and an estimat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2024 19:01

The Pouch is nearly here. (Source: Sharge)

OnePlus x Sharge innovative modular power bank pre-order date revealed

Sharge and OnePlus has finally set the date on which the unique "all-in-one" Pouch power bank's pre-orders will begin. The device has been 'crowd-designed' to satisfy as many charging needs as possible in one product while being a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2024 17:33

Sony will offer the Xperia 1 VI with four colour options, at least in some markets. (Image source: @MTRU_blog)

Leaker reveals new Xperia 1 VI specs with launch presentation reveal as Sony teases telephoto camera upgrades

Sony is a day away from unveiling the Xperia 1 VI. While the company continues to tease the device's zoom camera upgrades, a leaker has revealed what appears to be official launch presentation slides.

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 15:19

The Pixel 9 series will contain at least three models spanning two size options. (Image source: Rozetked)

Leaker reveals display specs for Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones

Google is not expected to reveal any new smartphones until the autumn. Nonetheless, new hands-on images of three Pixel 9 series smartphones have surfaced online. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also reveal t...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 12:30

The Poco F6 Pro launches on May 23. (Source: Poco)

Poco F6 Pro: Leaked retail listing indicates a significant price drop from the Poco F5 Pro

Ahead of its May 23 global debut, an Amazon listing has now revealed details and pricing of the Poco F6 Pro. While the listed specs are consistent with the Redmi K70 the Poco F6 Pro is based on, it appears the phone will be consid...

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2024 10:48

Rising cost of materials, chips, and memories is expected to make the Xiaomi 15 series see a price hike (Image source: Xiaomi)

Tipster says the Xiaomi 15 series will be more expensive than its predecessors

Digital Chat Station, a well-known Weibo tipster, reports that it "is difficult to maintain the original price range" for the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series phones. That suggests that the company's newest flagships will see a price hik...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 May 2024 08:58

New information about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has emerged online (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU and GPU clocks revealed by new rumour

A Weibo tipster states the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch with an Adreno 830 GPU clocked at 935 MHz. The SoC's P-cores will have a peak clock of 4.2 GHz and the other six cores will max out at 2.6 GHz.

Anil Ganti, 14 May 2024 08:10

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G – Midrange champion with artificial weaknesses

The Galaxy A55 shows a new and attractive side in our test, offering a really good overall package. But it also has to endure some complaints that would have been avoidable in our opinion and also represent our wish list for the G...

Daniel Schmidt, 14 May 2024 02:05

A mock-up of the Galaxy S24 Ultra if it had three rear-facing cameras. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Leaker alleges major camera changes being tested for Galaxy S24 Ultra successor

Samsung is not expected to launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra until early next year. Regardless, information about a prototype unit has leaked online, which points to new camera hardware and the removal of one camera found in the current...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 20:18

Infinix GT BOOK and GT 20 Pro set to hit new market in mid-May 2024

Infinix India has announced that it will augment its "GT-verse" with a new laptop as well as another Android smartphone soon. Both devices will have gamer-oriented Cyber Mecha RGB, although only one is slated to rock Raptor Lake s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2024 18:27

Not the Honor 200 Pro after all? (Source: Digital Starfish via Weibo)

Honor 200 Pro leak debunked, mystery design improvement promised instead

Android smartphone brand Honor has been accused of cloning a camera hump belonging to a device from former parent Huawei for an upcoming series flagship. However, this leak has now been dismissed as "fake" by a company executive, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2024 17:35

Motorola Edge 50 Pro now banned in Germany (Source: Motorola)

Multiple Motorola and Lenovo devices banned in Germany

In the aftermath of a patent dispute, Motorola and Lenovo are no longer allowed to sell smartphones and laptops with WWAN modules. Although some targeted Lenovo laptops can still be acquired as long as existing stocks last, the br...

Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2024 16:55

The Razr 50 Ultra is expected to look like its predecessor, pictured. (Image source: Motorola)

Leaker reveals specs and launch pricing for next Motorola Razr foldable smartphone

Leaker @OnLeaks has shared new details about the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr Plus 2024, Motorola's next foldable smartphone. Although Motorola has not revealed anything officially yet, @OnLeaks has outlined key specifications, upgrades...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 16:36

Vivo has launched the X100 Ultra in China with a starting price of ~$898 (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X100 Ultra launches with the largest telephoto sensor, top-notch specs, and optional camera kit

The Vivo X100 Ultra has officially landed in the Chinese market. With the largest telephoto sensor, industry-leading CIPA 4.5 stabilization, and a versatile setup, it stands as the best camera flagship the company has released. Th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 May 2024 16:30

The POCO F6 will be joined by the POCO F6 Pro outside India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro global launch date with teaser images shown

Xiaomi has now confirmed the global launch date for the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro. Not only has the company revealed elements of the POCO F6's design, but it has also detailed a separate India-specific event.

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 14:54

Umidigi G6 5G: Smartphone with two infrared sensors.

Umidigi G6 5G: New smartphone comes with two infrared cameras and supports display unlocking at night

The Umidigi G6 5G is a new smartphone with a night vision camera and modern cellular connectivity standards. NFC is also on board for contactless payments.

Silvio Werner, 13 May 2024 05:04

A new hint from Chinese network Weibo suggests that a brighter display for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is in the works. (Image: Applehub)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Not only larger but also significantly brighter display expected

Now that Apple currently has the best OLED displays in tablet format with the new M4 iPad Pro models, the next development step may be due in September 2024, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro. A leaker claims to have learned that si...

Alexander Fagot, 13 May 2024 03:55

IIIF150 Air2 Ultra: Compact rugged smartphone with strong qualities and solid features.

IIIF150 Air2 Ultra: Compact, waterproof rugged smartphone comes with 5G, night vision, 2,400 cd/m² and in-display fingerprint sensor

The Air2 Ultra is a thin smartphone with protection against damage caused by dust, water and drops. The model has solid features and a fingerprint sensor is integrated into the display.

Silvio Werner, 13 May 2024 03:36

The Xperia 1 VI is also rumoured to feature longer software support than its predecessor. (Image source: @evleaks)

Sony teases display and camera upgrades for Xperia 1 line before Xperia 1 VI official release

The Xperia 1 VI is nearing its full reveal, which Sony has scheduled for May 15. In the wake of numerous leaks concerning Sony's next flagship, Sony has now hinted at a few new features in a series of teaser videos.

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 00:47

The Galaxy Z Flip5. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 now tipped to launch exclusively with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Recent reports claimed Samsung could launch the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 in certain regions with its in-house Exynos 2400. A new leak now says otherwise, however, mooting the foldable to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 excl...

Ricci Rox, 12 May 2024 17:22

The Mix Fold 3 launched in August last year. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip slated to launch ahead of schedule

Xiaomi has typically launched its foldable phone for the year in August. According to a new leak, however, the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip may be set to debut even earlier this year.

Ricci Rox, 12 May 2024 17:13

Vivo X Fold3 Pro ultra-premium foldable smartphone tipped to reach international markets by mid-2024

Vivo will release a global edition of a new top-end foldable smartphone in 2024, according to a new leak. It purports to set an approximate launch date for the X Fold3 Pro in India, a rumor that might be backed up by its discovery...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2024 16:10

Vivo X100s will reportedly come with a 50+50+64 MP camera setup on the back (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X100s leak reveals camera details and other specs of the upcoming flagship phone

Vivo x100s is set to land in the Chinese market on May 13. The company has already confirmed that the Android phone will come with Dimensity 9300+, a new flagship SoC. Now, Digital Chat Station has shared all the other core specs ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 May 2024 15:22

The Vivo X100 Ultra shows its advantages in a dark concert hall, as zoom shots from a talent show in China show.

Vivo X100 Ultra: Much better than Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for concert shots, as sample zoom photos suggest

In 2024, the chapter on zoom cameras in smartphones is likely to be rewritten without Samsung, one of the early co-founders of long-range zoom cameras in smartphones alongside Huawei. Ironically, the Vivo X100 Ultra contains Samsu...

Alexander Fagot, 12 May 2024 05:34