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The GT7 Pro goes for a swim. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT7 Pro gets pre-order page and immersive unboxing preview

The Realme GT7 Pro is now available to reserve in its native China. Meanwhile, the brand has posted a teaser video that hints strongly at advanced ingress protection for the next-gen flagship Android smartphone. Accordingly, the d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2024 18:12

The successor to the Nubia Z60 Ultra is also getting new features in terms of the 35mm camera, as an early video demonstrates. (Image source: Nubia, edited)

Nubia Z70 Ultra: Video reveals new 35mm camera and another unique selling point

Nubia has copied an exciting feature from Xiaomi, Huawei and Honor and combined it with the only 35mm main camera of its future Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra. In doing so, Nubia is focusing even more ...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2024 17:43

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in titanium, black, green and blue in 2025, at least according to leaker Ice Universe. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Leaker names the four planned colors

Almost four months before the expected Galaxy Unpacked event of the Galaxy S25 series, a proven leaker has revealed all four planned colors for the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24, which, together with the Snapdragon 8 Elite a...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2024 17:08

The Nova 13 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 13 Pro specs emerge following pre-launch Geekbench appearance

The Nova 13 Pro is set to become Huawei's latest premium mid-range smartphone in a matter of days from today (October 19, 2024). It has allegedly sneaked onto Geekbench ahead of this event, thereby possibly confirming that it has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2024 17:04

OnePlus 13 is now available to pre-order in China (Image source: OnePlus)

Official OnePlus 13 teaser confirms recent design leak

The OnePlus 13 has just gone up for pre-order in China, and with that, the company has shared a glimpse of what the back of the phone will look like. This teaser matches the recent design leak, confirming that the rear won't see m...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2024 15:06

The Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition may showcase new hardware at the cost of UDC technology. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition may miss out on UDC tech to minimise display crease visibility

Samsung appears set to release its long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition next week. While the device should feature many improvements over the regular Galaxy Z Fold6, it is now rumoured to be the first in the series since th...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2024 21:37

The Galaxy A36 5G riffs on Sony's recent Xperia designs. (Image source: @OnLeaks & GizNext)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G shown in new leak with Sony Xperia vibes

The first details about the Galaxy A36 5G have only just turned up online. However, a renowned leaker has now revealed not only what one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones will look like, but also how large it is compared to ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2024 20:21

Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite soon (image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Elite offers near 50% performance uplift over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in AnTuTu

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite barely manages to outperform the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in AnTuTu. It was tested alongside a Realme GT7 Pro, one of the first devices to launch with the Qualcomm flagship.

Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2024 18:59

OPPO sets date for new flagship smartphone, tablet and wireless earbud launch event

OPPO has now confirmed that the Find X8 series of premium Android smartphones will be official before the end of October 2024. The Hasselblad-branded iPhone-esque devices will debut alongside the OEM's latest high-end tablet and w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2024 18:19

An "iQOO 13" close-up. (Image source: Inspiration Institute)

iQOO 13 and class-leading Everest Display snapped in the wild

The iQOO 13 is said to beat other upcoming next-gen Android flagships such as the OnePlus 13 in terms of performance and screen quality. Further tidbits about its display and its supposedly advanced specs have allegedly leaked out...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2024 17:14

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel (Image source : Samsung)

Samsung unveils Galaxy A16 5G smartphone with Dimensity 6300 processor in India

Samsung has introduced its latest Galaxy A16 5G entry-level smartphone in India. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 50MP triple rear camera array, an AMOLED panel, a 5,000mAh battery, and much more. Despite the e...

Abhinav Fating, 18 Oct 2024 14:16

The new Zeiss camera has impressed the first international smartphone reviewers, some of whom travelled to China with a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Pro: Early testers are impressed by the Zeiss camera, even in comparison with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro

CheckMag Vivo invited some international reviewers to China for the X200 launch event. These reviewers are slowly releasing their first impressions of the new Vivo flagship, which features a Zeiss camera system with a 200MP telephoto lens....

Alexander Fagot, 18 Oct 2024 14:07

The Galaxy A16 4G has a matte finish. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils Galaxy A16 4G: Helio G99 chip, 6 years of updates, and an IP54 rating

Samsung's tradition of launching 4G and 5G variants of its entry-level phones hasn't come to an end yet. The recently announced Galaxy A16 5G is the latest to receive the treatment with a 4G version that's almost identical, save f...

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Oct 2024 22:10

The Redmi 14C 5G will look a lot like its 4G counterpart, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G rears its head in new leak with 2x performance boost over 4G sibling

An early sighting of a new Redmi 14C model has surfaced online. Having already released the Redmi 14C 4G, Xiaomi is now turning to the Redmi 14C 5G, which is slated to land with twice the performance of its 4G sibling.

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 21:49

The alleged OnePlus 13 image that surfaced on Weibo shows off the circular camera module on the device back. (Image source: Weibo)

First clear look at OnePlus 13: Leak reveals design of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Extreme-powered flagship

A newly leaked image of the OnePlus 13 sheds light on its familiar circular camera design. Likely to be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition chip, it is expected to boast a BOE X2 display, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Oct 2024 19:32

The POCO M7 and Redmi 14 are expected to feature the same underlying hardware. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi POCO and Redmi smartphones leak with global and Indian releases on the horizon

A slew of new model numbers relating to a pair of new POCO and Redmi smartphones have surfaced online. Supposedly, the POCO M7 4G and Redmi 14 4G, the pair are slated to receive global and Indian releases but not until early next ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 19:18

ColorOS 15 introduces a series of design adjustments for Oppo smartphones. (Image source: Oppo)

OnePlus and Oppo unveil ColorOS 15 with fresh design, confirm Android 15 update roadmap

With ColorOS 15, OnePlus and Oppo present the latest operating system for their smartphones and tablets. In addition to the completely revised design and a range of new features, the companies have also unveiled an update schedule...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Oct 2024 18:15

Samsung will likely replace the Galaxy A35 5G in early 2025 running Android 15. (Image source: Samsung)

Probable Samsung Galaxy A36 5G specs revealed in early pre-release leak

Early details about one of Samsung's upcoming mid-range smartphones have emerged online. Shaping up as a successor to the Galaxy A35 5G, the probable Galaxy A36 5G has been spotted running Android 15 with 6 GB of RAM and a mystery...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 17:22

Xiaomi will sell the Redmi A4 5G in multiple colours. (Image source: Yogesh Brar)

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G now official as first Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 smartphone with 5G connectivity and low rumoured starting price

Xiaomi has finally lifted the lid on the first smartphone powered by Qualcomm's recent Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. Launching soon, the Redmi A4 5G is also expected to contain a decent sized battery, a 50 MP camera and a large dis...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 16:26

The X60 and X60 Pro come in a few striking colour options. (Image source: Honor)

Honor X60 and X60 Pro released to disrupt mid-range smartphone market with 108 MP cameras and other enticing features

Honor has now introduced two new mid-range smartphones to bring its X60 smartphone series into existence. While the pair share 108 MP cameras, the X60 Pro surpasses the X60 in several areas.

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 15:16

Samsung's newest foldable smartphone might be announced soon (image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung confirms likely Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition launch date

Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy device on October 21. It is rumoured to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, which will be sold in China as the Samsung W25.

Anil Ganti, 17 Oct 2024 11:24

Deal | Ugreen Uno Charger 100W goes on sale at under $50 for a limited time

Ugreen's latest Uno Charger is the first 100W power brick with a status display that switches boring old numbers for emojis. The adorable accessory packs MacBook-worthy speeds into a relatively compact form-factor using GaNInfinit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2024 16:56

OnePlus "13R" tipped to launch as dual 50MP rear camera smartphone

OnePlus' next-gen flagship Android smartphone is thought to be unleashed alongside a second version with relatively compromised specs for a more attractive price. Nevertheless, the "13R" is now slated to come with a substantial up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2024 16:08

The GT7 Pro is good to go. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT7 Pro touted to launch as most powerful next-gen flagship Android smartphone of next few weeks

Realme has just officially confirmed that its next flagship Android smartphone is on the way. The brand asserts that the GT7 Pro will offer the best of both worlds in terms of next-gen performance and on-trend rear camera specs. I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2024 15:15

The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition may have a glow-in-the-dark design. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition coming Oct. 30, may glow in the dark

The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition will be unveiled at the end of the month, and there's an idea of what it looks like based on the winning entries for the project. From a glow-in-the-dark back to a redesigned retail box, th...

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Oct 2024 12:03

Dimensity 9400 runs Genshin Impact at the 60 FPS upper limit. (Image source: MediaTek, miHoYo, edited)

Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gaming: MediaTek SoC shines with 24% less power usage and much cooler operation

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 pairs an all-performance-core CPU design with an Immortalis-G925 GPU. The new GPU appears to be a performance and efficiency champ, as it reportedly consumes the same energy as the A18 Pro while signifi...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Oct 2024 11:00

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G should launch globally with a Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G rears its head on the way to global release with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has taken another step towards its inevitable global release. Appearing alongside the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G may well have different camera hardware than its Chinese counterpart.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2024 00:47

Apple A18 Pro reigns supreme in single-core performance. (Image source: Apple)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 claims multi-core performance crown, but A18 Pro leads the pack in single-core with Dimensity 9400 stuck in the middle

The smartphone SoC space is steadily heating up and is likely on an upward trajectory, considering that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will soon join the Dimensity 9400 and A18 Pro to fight it out for the smartphone SoC crown.

Sambit Saha, 15 Oct 2024 22:50

The Moto G Stylus 5G comes with a pen and is now extremely cheap on Amazon (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) gets massive 38% discount and drops to lowest price yet on Amazon

The Moto G Stylus is known for its enticing price-performance ratio, which just got a whole lot better since the 6.7-inch budget smartphone is now back on sale for its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Oct 2024 22:32

The Reno12 Pro. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OPPO Reno13 Pro tipped for upgrade to more flagship-grade features

The OPPO Reno13 Pro is tipped to launch as a mid-range Android smartphone. However, it is now also said to have even more premium upgrades than previously thought. Some of them might also be found in the OEM's upcoming flagship Fi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2024 20:59

Huawei Mate 70 series rumored to feature dual OS options, including Android support

A new leak has emerged online suggesting that the Huawei Mate 70 series will feature dual OS options. This will allow global users to run Android apps on the Mate 70 series, which otherwise would not be possible on HarmonyOS NEXT.

Huzefa Baloch, 15 Oct 2024 19:35

The POCO C75 in two of its alleged launch colours. (Image source: SmartPrix)

Xiaomi POCO C75 to launch with new design based on Redmi 14C

Xiaomi's next POCO-branded smartphone is almost here. While Xiaomi has not confirmed anything officially yet, official images of the POCO C75 have now turned up online.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2024 18:00

The Realme P1 Speed is available only in India for now. (Image source: Realme)

Realme P1 Speed announced in India with a 120Hz OLED display, MediaTek chip, and fast charging

Realme has added a third model to the P-series of smartphones it announced earlier this year. The Realme P1 Speed has a similar design but a MediaTek chipset, gaming features, and a battery that charges pretty fast.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Oct 2024 16:53

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G will be getting a direct successor soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First sign of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G surfaces with global release planned

Xiaomi has just released the Redmi Note 14 series in three variants. However, the company will soon expand the series with 4G variants, including a Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G whose specifications have also surfaced online.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2024 16:40

Honor X5b Plus in Flowing Blue colorway (Image source - Honor)

Honor just launched two new entry-level smartphones with MediaTek chipsets

Honor has unveiled its latest X5b and X5b Plus smartphones. The company’s new entry-level smartphones come with a Helio G36 chipset, a 5,200mAh battery, an LCD panel, a 5MP selfie shooter, and much more. Both smartphones are avail...

Abhinav Fating, 15 Oct 2024 14:29

The Xiaomi 15 is unlikely to be available outside China before the winter, predecessor pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 to launch with larger battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite to rival Vivo X200 Pro Mini and other compact flagships

Vivo has managed to pack a lot into the new X200 Pro Mini. However, it seems that Xiaomi is also preparing to do the same with the Xiaomi 15, which should officially arrive later this month with quite a few upgrades over last year...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2024 14:19

iPhone 16 Pro Max telephoto camera gets retested by DxOMark (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 16 Pro Max falls behind Chinese Android flagships in DxOMark's new camera test

DxOMark has shared a new camera analysis of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. From the results, the benchmarking firm says Apple's flagship can't "catch up" with the Chinese flagship phones when it comes to periscope telephoto performance.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Oct 2024 13:11

Vivo X200 series is now official in China (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 and X200 Pro launch with Dimensity 9400, Zeiss cameras, and large batteries

The Vivo X200 series has officially launched in China. It brings the very first smartphones with the Dimensity 9400, MediaTek's next-gen 3 nm chip. They also have a Zeiss triple camera setup on the rear, large batteries, and a fla...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Oct 2024 09:44

Samsung has still not given up on the Exynos 2500 (image source: Samsung)

Samsung to decide Exynos 2500's fate in the coming days

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung will decide if it will power the Galaxy S25 series with an Exynos 2500 in the coming days. If not, the SoC is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 later next...

Anil Ganti, 15 Oct 2024 08:51

Huawei Nova 13 series to launch in China on 22 October (Image source: Huawei - edited)

Huawei Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro officially announced as new mid-range smartphones

Huawei has officially announced the Nova 13 series. The lineup is available for pre-order in China, and the launch is set for October 22. Huawei is also expected to share more information about HarmonyOS NEXT on the same date.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Oct 2024 08:13

Samsung's next foldable is only expected to be available in China and South Korea, at least initially. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leaker reveals probable look at Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition and Samsung W25

A typically reliable leaker has shared what appears to be the first image of Samsung's long-awaited 'Special Edition' Galaxy Z Fold. Currently believed to be the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition, the ultra-premium foldable should ha...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2024 21:16

Xiaomi 15 Ultra could come with the same periscope telephoto camera as the Vivo X200 Pro (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera and launch details tipped by prominent leaker

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be one of the brand's premium smartphones featuring the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoC. It's now tipped to launch within the first quarter of 2025 and will reportedly feature an upgraded periscope teleph...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Oct 2024 19:31

Vivo X200 Pro Mini is one of the first Dimensity 9400-powered phones (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo X200 Pro Mini brings flagship specs, Zeiss triple camera, and large battery in compact form factor

The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is now official in China. It's one of the smallest flagship phones with next-gen flagship specs. This 6.31-inch smartphone also brings a Zeiss triple camera setup on the rear and a relatively large 5,700 mAh...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Oct 2024 17:50

BOE X2 screen of OnePlus 13 will be officially detailed tomorrow, October 15, 2024 (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

Next-gen BOE display of OnePlus 13 to be officially showcased soon

The OnePlus 13 will launch soon with the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoC. It will also come with the BOE X2 display, which is said to bring many improvements over the X1 screen. This panel will be officially detailed on October 1...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Oct 2024 16:00

Cuktech CP122M can be attached to an external stand to turn it into a regular wired wireless charger (Image source: Cuktech - edited)

Cuktech launches Anker MagGo magnetic wireless power bank competitor

The Cuktech CP122M has been officially launched in China. It's a competitor to the Anker MagGo 622 but with a slightly different design. The magnetic wireless power bank costs CNY 129, approximately $18.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Oct 2024 14:42

The Xperia 1 VI is now one of the few smartphones that supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 VI receives major connectivity boost with new update

Sony has announced that it has improved the connectivity options of its latest flagship. Specifically, software version 69.0.A.2.44 should bring Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to the Xperia 1 VI, which is now rolling out globally.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2024 14:26