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Recent render leaks have already given a glimpse of what the entire Samsung Galaxy S25 series may look like. Now, Dbrand, a popular phone skin-maker, has given one more official-looking glimpse of the upcoming flagship phones.

OneXPlayer has teased a new gaming handheld. Called OneXSugar, it features a design similar to the Nintendo DS, featuring two screens. It also has what the company calls a “transformable” form factor.

Chinese phone manufacturers have shifted from the fast charging war to a battery war, as they try to outdo one other by launching phones with incredibly large capacities. That battery war will continue in 2025 when Redmi unveils a phone with a massive 7,500mAh battery capacity.

Fitting smartphone cameras into a very thin chassis does require some compromises — or a new technology, which Samsung is rumored to introduce with the fourth model of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. Supposedly, this allows the Galaxy S25 Slim to be equipped with a periscope telephoto camera.

The 2024 OnePlus Pad has made its official debut in China, and at the core, it’s basically the rebrand of the Oppo Pad 3, which launched as the first Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350.

The Apple iPhone 15 was probably an inspiration for the shade of blue that Samsung plans to use for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If this latest leak from a usually reliable source turns out to be true, Samsung will opt for a rather gray coloring with a minimal amount of blue particles.

OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Ace 5 series in China. OnePlus introduces two models under the Ace 5 series: the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. The Ace 5 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 6,100 mAh battery. Both phones are now available in China via Oppo’s online store.

Xiaomi will launch a new compact foldable smartphone in 2025, according to a new leak. The "Mix Flip 2" is supposedly in line for upgrades including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for flagship Android devices. It might beat rivals such as the Galaxy Z Flip7 onto the market next year.

According to a well-informed leaker, Oppo is reconsidering its earlier decision not to launch the Oppo Find X8 Ultra worldwide, which would be a welcome addition to the global smartphone market and strong competition for Samsung's soon-to-be-launched Galaxy S25 Ultra. Meanwhile, another leaker has confirmed the design and camera features.

Samsung will face stiff competition in selling its foldables in 2025, as both Vivo and Oppo/OnePlus have some very exciting alternatives in the pipeline. The Oppo Find N5, which will likely launch as the OnePlus Open 2 globally, is expected to launch even earlier than the Oppo Find X8 Ultra and thus far ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. A leaker has just also named some key areas of development.

The OnePlus Ace 5, which is expected to be released in the global market as the OnePlus 13R, will launch in China on December 26. Just a few hours before the Chinese launch, the company shared the phone's battery and form factor details.

When users can actually get their hands on a Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ or Galaxy S25 Ultra has been revealed by a news magazine from South Korea, which also names the exact time of the Galaxy Unpacked event and thus clarifies the discrepancy in previously mentioned dates. Last but not least, previous indications of extra RAM have been confirmed.

Just eight months after launching the Oppo A3 Pro, Oppo has announced a successor. The Oppo A5 Pro retains the durability features of its predecessor but wears a new design and packs a bigger battery and faster charging.

Lenovo seems to be preparing to launch four new tablets for the global market at CES 2025. Among the four, there will be a new Legion gaming tablet, which appears to be a rebrand of the recently launched Y700.

Xiaomi has started to hype the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro as the smartphone in which the new MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor for mid-range Android devices will make its debut. However, Realme has already started to drop hints as to a rival for the upcoming Turbo. It is believed to be an SE variant for the high-powered Neo 7.

Nubia is about to unleash a second generation of its Focus-series Android smartphones soon, according to a new leak. Its triple rear cameras are to be set in a housing with a considerable cosmetic overhaul that may or may not also inform design choices for higher-end devices such as the Z70S Pro.

The Nothing Phone 2a launched as the brand’s first budget-focused phone, and the Phone 3a series is in the works. Both the upcoming standard and Plus models could come with upgraded camera setup and SoC.

MediaTek has just introduced the Dimensity 8400, the first mid-range SoC for Android phones with all big cores, and the Redmi Turbo 4 will be among the first phones to feature it. Xiaomi has even teased that it would be a customized version.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra might come with the biggest display of its series, as hinted in a new leak. It might also have an advanced version of the OEM's Dragon Crystal Glass for increased damage resistance. The upcoming Android flagship's Photography Kit and its contents have also been allegedly outlined.

The Magic7 RSR has become China's latest ~$1,000+ Android smartphone. Its 5,000 nit peak brightness LTPO OLED display is augmented by Giant Rhino Glass for IP68/69-rated durability. The new device also has Honor's most advanced periscope zoom camera on its Porsche Design-inspired rear panel.

It appears that Xiaomi will not be selling the Poco X6 or Poco X6 Pro for too much longer. Instead, successors could soon be with us as the Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Ultra and Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipsets.

Ulefone has launched a new Armor X31 Pro affordable rugged smartphone. The company’s latest Armor X series smartphone comes with a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,050 mAh battery. It also has a dedicated night vision camera for outdoor use.

A South Korean media outlet states the Galaxy S25 Slim will be launched alongside the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked and available for purchase when the trio goes on sale in February.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, has shared some possible specs of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. According to the report, the affordable sub-flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8s Elite, a 7,000 mAh battery, and a 1.5K LTPS screen.

M-Con Innovations has returned with a new version of its M-Con smartphone controller. Completely redesigned, the M-Con features Hall effect joysticks and fold-out handles, despite its compact and pocketable design.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will be a new member of the upcoming lineup, and even though it's rumored to be a bit thicker than the iPhone 17 Air, a new leak once again hints that the camera configuration will be flagship-grade.

Realme has confirmed that successors to the 13 Pro and Pro+ will be unleashed in January 2025. The new devices are to be the world's first Android smartphones with rear panels that change color when it gets cold enough. The 14 Pro series are also thought to come with a minimally-changed camera hump to go with an updated SoC.

iQoo shook the early 2024 premium mid-range Android smartphone world up by equipping the Z9 Turbo with a particularly large battery. Now, the brand is projected to unleash an "Endurance Edition" of the same handset on the market. Then again, its updated feature might actually prove something of an Achilles heel in reality.

Oppo's next Android tablet might be a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra challenger in much more than name, according to a new leak. There are hints that the "Pad 3 Ultra" could have the same kind of OLED display with extra-thin bezels as Samsung's current flagship slate. Then again, the upgrade could come with the same tell-tale feature as its rival.

Popular YouTube personality Marquess Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has announced the winners of the 2024 edition of his annual smartphone awards. Some of the winners were expected, while others relatively surprising. Regardless, Samsung Galaxy fans will certainly be thrilled with the results.

There are a good number of image editing features available on Google Photos, and a new one has just been rolled out. Called Quick Edit, it makes quick enhancements before sharing. However, it can take time for the feature to reach all users.

The OnePlus Watch 2 was a huge upgrade over the OnePlus Watch, however, it still fell short in some areas when compared to its rivals. New info has now revealed the OnePlus Watch 3 will be getting some much-needed features missing from its predecessor.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch event is getting close, and with that, more and more leaks about the new flagship phones have started to surface. A new one from reliable leaker Ice Universe has shed more light on the rumored Slim model.

The OnePlus 13 series recently got its global release date revealed, but the company didn't explicitly mention whether the 13R would go global alongside its Snapdragon 8 Elite sibling. An Amazon promo page has now cleared up the confusion.

A reliable X leaker has heard from his sources that Samsung will increase the minimum RAM on all Galaxy S25 devices to 12 GB. Previously, it was speculated the top-spec Galaxy S25 Ultra might feature up to 16 GB on the higher end variants.

After weeks of teasers, OnePlus has finally confirmed the launch date of the Ace 5 series. The company has also shown off the colorways of the soon-to-be OnePlus 13R.

Just in time for the holidays, the Pixel 9 Pro XL has returned to its lowest price ever. For a limited time, you can avail up to 23% discount on select models.

Amazon and Best Buy are selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ FE for an attractively low price. The tablet features a large 12.4-inch LCD screen, a 10,900 mAh battery and an Exynos SoC.

Swedish networking company Ericsson has won an initial ruling in a patent infringement lawsuit against Motorola and Lenovo. If the ruling is upheld, Motorola could face a sales ban in the US.

The A5 Pro is now officially backed to launch as an Android smartphone that is as robust in terms of build quality as its flagship Find X8-series counterparts. However, it might launch for much less thanks to its mid-tier specs. Nevertheless, the upcoming device is also thought to make up for that with a battery close to 6,000mAh in capacity.

The Magic7 RSR is now officially touted to launch as Honor's "strongest" Android smartphone to date soon. It is backed to be particularly powerful in terms of rear cameras, with specs such as both variable aperture and "100X AI Super Zoom" lenses - however, some doubt has now been cast on an allegedly crucial display update for the upcoming Porsche Design flagship.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9350 is now thought to debut as a direct equivalent for Qualcomm's supposedly upcoming Snapdragon 8s Elite. Both are chipsets allegedly pitched at the next generation of premium mid-range handsets. The former might be picked up by OnePlus in order to make that brand's next affordable battery powerhouse smartphone.

The 14x has just been launched in the Indian market. Realme’s new affordable smartphone features a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Realme’s official website.

New rumours about the Poco X7 Pro and Redmi Turbo 4 have appeared online. Reportedly, the pair could be one and the same device with hardware like a 1.5K and 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra battery and a whopping 6,550 mAh battery.

OnePlus is gearing up to release a slew of new 'affordable' flagships within the next month or so. While the company remains coy for now, the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro have all been spotted in new leaks, along with specifications that speak of 6,400 mAh batteries, 1.5K displays and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Recent leaks have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series may come with Qi2, offering magnetic wireless charging similar to Apple’s MagSafe. However, leaker @chunvn8888 reports that there will be no magnets in place.

Samsung plans to offer the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra in up to seven colourways at launch. As always, some of them will be exclusive to Samsung's store, while the others will be available everywhere.

The OnePlus 13 finally has an official global launch date, and it seems that the new Snapdragon 8 Elite phone is stepping outside China before the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.