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OnePlus is tipped to launch a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphone to be called the Ace 5 in China and the 13R elsewhere soon. A prominent leaker claims that it is more resistant to the demands of some popular mobile games compared to the average device with its chipset, to the extent that it conserves power and manages heat almost as well as the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

The Oppo Reno13 and 13 Pro are poised to become the first Dimensity 8350-powered Android smartphones worldwide, having been cleared to launch by a number of national regulators that include the US' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It seems the smartphones will have the same upgraded battery specs as they do in China, and will be able to charge just as fast.

Xiaomi has now confirmed that its full suite of Redmi Note 14 devices will be available internationally from December 9. However, the company has a surprise in store for the global version of the Redmi Note 14 5G, which will have one more camera than in China.

According to new reports, Samsung is said to be exploring alternatives to Qualcomm chipsets for future flagship smartphones because of cost pressures. Apparently, MediaTek is being considered as an alternative, which already supply the Dimensity 9300+ for the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Honor's current flagship smartphone has a cutting-edge 200MP periscope zoom - now, one of its successors is said to augment that spec with another equally advanced 35mm lens for another of its cameras - which is, moreover, also tipped to have sophisticated variable aperture technology.

The OnePlus Ace 5 will launch as an affordable alternative to the OnePlus 13. However, it will not only be able to match the flagship in terms of gaming performance, it will also have a charging feature not available on the OnePlus 13.

Xiaomi is preparing to expand its flagship series with the Ultra model, which has recently received 3C certification in China. The certification hints at an imminent launch of the anticipated flagship smartphone.

Samsung has officially rolled out One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series. Eligible members from Germany, Korea, India, Poland, the US, and the UK can now install the new Android 15 update on their devices.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25+ smartphone has stopped by Geekbench for another set of single-core and multi-core benchmarks results. The scores put the Exynos 2500 below both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Apple A18 Pro. Rumors have it that the Exynos 2500 will power next-year's Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra will be getting a new color that is based on the Pantone 2025 Color of The Year. The new variant will be unveiled in China but it is not known if it will be available in other regions.

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is an Android super-flagship smartphone with a premium OLED display driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a one-inch main camera sensor - and the option of satellite communication support, according to a knowledgeable leaker. It is also now tipped to beat rivals such as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra onto the Chinese market in 2025.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been described in many quarters as the foldable that Samsung should have released globally as the Galaxy Z Fold6. Reportedly, Samsung has cancelled the next Special Edition though, primarily because of the various improvements planned for the Galaxy Z Fold7.

According to a new report, Samsung has no plans to introduce its first-generation tri-fold smartphone next year. Nonetheless, a renowned display analyst has offered an insight into the device's global availability.

Originally thought to be the Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Phone (3) Pro, two of the devices in Nothing's product lineup for H1 2025 are now reported to be successors to the Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the third device being a new CMF-branded phone.

Oppo has unveiled a new accessory, the 50W AirVOOC Magnetic Charger, outside China. While designed for the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, the 50 W wireless charger can also be used to charge other devices like other Android smartphones or even recent Apple iPhones.

Xiaomi has now revealed plans to release the Poco M7 Pro 5G, over 16 months after the arrival of its predecessor. While Xiaomi is presenting the Poco M7 Pro 5G, it appears to be the Redmi Note 14 5G by another name.

While Apple is trying to lift the iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia, the Indonesian Government now expects the company to invest 10 times more in the country than previously offered. The development comes after Apple offered to increase its initial offer of a $10 million investment to lift the sales ban.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is around the corner, with the upcoming Unpacked event rumored for January 2025. While there was a previous leak about the colorways of the S25 Ultra, a new one gives another look at it.

Nubia claims to have surpassed all limits of flagship Android smartphones with the 10th generation of its under-display-camera RedMagic series. They include build quality, according to YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The 10 Pro's completely flat, futuristic chassis proved resistant to the vlog's notorious scratch, burn and bend tests besides having an open vent to go with its working RGB fan.

OnePlus is expected to replace the OnePlus 12R with a newer model soon that should surpass its predecessor in several areas. To that end, sources have now revealed what they describe as full OnePlus 13R specifications, in which various upgrades can be gleaned.

The iQoo 13 is official in India as of today (December 3, 2024) for the equivalent of $649 with cutting-edge specs such as a 2K 144Hz OLED display driven by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and triple 50MP cameras. The smartphone also has distinctive features such as its own RGB lighting and 120W charging for its 6,000mAh battery.

The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro have only been available in their native China for just over 2 months now. Nevertheless, an estimated 1.3 million of the new devices are in use there already. They are also reportedly the most popular smartphones with their new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor thus far.

Samsung's 2025 foldables are reportedly getting larger displays according to an insider. The larger Galaxy Z Fold 7 will now look like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will inch closer to its rival, the Motorola Razr+.

The RedMagic 10 Pro launched in China as a new flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on November 13. Now, the gaming phone has made its global debut with a starting price that’s lower than in China.

8BitDo's first controller that attaches to (Android) smartphones is now available to order on Amazon and those who order now should be able to get their hands on it before the year runs out. iPhone users, on the other hand, experiencing FOMO can grab the Backbone One at a discounted price.

OnePlus is thought to launch its latest flagship Android smartphone alongside a second variant called the 13R. It is now said to be made of even more premium materials than the 13 despite being the more affordable option. A famous leaker also now purports to confirm that it will have the same signature Alert Slider.

The Honor 300 Pro is one of Honor's latest smartphones to combine a flagship chipset with mid-range pricing. This time, the Honor 300 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 5,300 mAh battery and a new 50 MP 'Portrait Master' camera, among other high-end hardware.

The Honor 300 has now been officially presented alongside the Honor 300 Pro and Honor 300 Ultra. Unusually, the Honor 300 is under 7 mm thick despite featuring a 5,300 mAh battery and a 6.7-inch display.

OnePlus has confirmed that it will release its latest flagship Android smartphone outside China soon. The brand has revealed that the 13 will be sold with free accessories and the chance to win an outdoor adventure holiday in some regions. The worldwide event will also be hyped in conjunction with OnePlus' upcoming 11th Anniversary.

Update: Xiaomi has now corrected the suggestion that the device is IP68 certified outside China. The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is one of an increasing number of smartphones that are IP69 certified against dust and water. Unfortunately, it seems this will only be true in China. By contrast, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the device will miss out on IP69 certification globally.

AnTuTu has revealed its latest flagship phone chart, which lists the top 10 phones that got the highest average scores throughout November. Asus’s ROG Phone 9 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite topped the list, but Vivo’s X200 Pro with Dimensity 9400 put up a good fight.

According to a recent rumour, Xiaomi planned to introduce the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G outside China with inferior camera hardware. Xiaomi's first official teaser suggests otherwise, though.

It seems that Insta360 will soon introduce not one but two new smartphone camera gimbals. Directly succeeding the Flow and Flow Pro, the Insta360 Flow 2 and Insta360 Flow 2 Pro are already available to unofficially purchase in some markets.

Xiaomi has shared new details about the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus before its first international launch. Surprisingly, it seems that global versions of the device will feature the same primary and telephoto cameras as the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

Poco appears to be preparing for the launch of a new smartphone, likely the Poco F7 Ultra. This device is expected to be a rebranded version of the recently launched Redmi K80 Pro in China.

The Honor 300 series has been officially introduced in China, and it's the first lineup from the company to feature a phone with an "Ultra" moniker. This top-end offering within the series sets itself apart with a premium design and a capable camera setup.

Huawei is set to unveil its latest and greatest at a flagship product launch event in Dubai next week (Dec 9 to Dec 15), potentially featuring the Mate X6 or the Mate XT Ultimate Design. The event promises to showcase some pretty cutting-edge technology, including the world's first tri-fold smartphone and other new releases such as the MatePad Pro 13.2 and FreeBuds Pro 4.

The iQoo 13 flagship has arrived in Indonesia, its first market outside China. The flagship phone packs several premium features including a hi-res display, triple 50MP rear cameras, and a battery that charges incredibly fast.

Qualcomm is reportedly preparing the Snapdragon 8s Elite, a new chipset expected to power sub-flagship smartphones. The first smartphones featuring this new chipset are anticipated to debut in April, potentially with impressive battery specifications.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to join its standard and Pro siblings soon. Ahead of the company announcing this new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared the camera, display, and other details of the device.

The Realme Neo 7 is set to launch as an affordable sub-flagship with a last-gen Dimensity flagship SoC. As the company has just revealed, it features a 7,000 mAh battery without being thicker than its predecessor.

Tizag has released the Digital Canvas Case for the Apple iPhone 16 series of smartphones. The 3.7-inch display does not require constant power to display a photo on back and can be changed at any time through the app.

The best smartphone of 2024, at least in the eyes of a well-known tech YouTuber, is not even available outside Asia yet and was only recently officially unveiled. For the first time, smartphones that have been launched in China in recent weeks are playing a role in an YouTube awards ceremony.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is now just over three years old, yet is thought to be the defining feature of a number of new Android smartphones in the coming year. The devices might have reasonable price-tags in line with their outdated silicon and its underwhelming performance.

TSMC is now believed to get production of its cutting-edge 2 nanometer (2nm) chipsets underway in earnest by the second half of 2025 - however, the next processor for top-end Android smartphones will not be among them. The "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2" is backed to launch with significant performance upgrades nonetheless.

After announcing the iQoo Neo 10 series in China, iQoo is reportedly bringing the latest generation Neo series to India. However, it is not known if the upcoming device, reportedly called iQoo Neo 10R, is a rebadge or a new device entirely.

Realme's GT 7 Pro is now one of the world's longest-lasting flagship Android smartphones thanks to its new Titan Battery. Its successor is now believed to surpass it in this regard, however. The OEM is reportedly evaluating several new batteries for this device, each bigger than the last. Then again, Realme's final choice might imply some potentially crucial drawbacks for the "GT 8 Pro".

In the sequel to the pandemic simulation Plague Inc., players have to rebuild the world after a zombie apocalypse. Just three days after its launch, After Inc: Revival has already surpassed 50,000 downloads on the Play Store and secured the second spot in the "Strategy" category on the iOS App Store.