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While Qualcomm's next-gen flagship mobile chipset is still eleven months away, a new leak has now revealed some information on it. Expected to be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, the SoC is said to deliver a sizeable 25% CPU performance upgrade over its predecessor.

The RedMagic 10 Pro is about to make its full debut on November 13 in China. Hours before the official unveiling, the brand confirmed that its new Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone features a 7,050 mAh battery while being 8.9 mm thick.

Oukitel is launching its latest P1 smartphone globally today. The P1 is powered by a fast MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and boasts an impressive feature set including a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120 Hz AMOLED display, 50 MP triple-camera setup, and a large 5,150 mAh battery. Starting today and for a limited time, you can get the Oukitel P1 at a discounted price of just $129.99.

According to a new report, Xiaomi may have settled on a fairly underwhelming telephoto camera upgrade for the forthcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Allegedly, Xiaomi will switch to a shorter medium telephoto camera this time around.

Asus is backed to launch what might be its most powerful (and feature-rich) series of Android smartphones in the form of the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro. Now, a benchmarking website purports to confirm that one or both of these machines will have at least 1 industry-leading spec besides its cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon.

The Honor 300 series is approaching its release, expected to introduce a range of new smartphone models. A recent leak reveals details about the upcoming lineup.

The low-reflection PaperMatte screen of the MatePad 12X has surprisingly strong brightness levels for a 12-inch tablet, as revealed in our review. The tablet's thin and lightweight design also speaks in favor of portability and mobile usability. Compared to the Apple iPad Air, the MatePad 12X stands out in two aspects in particular.

The XCover7 stands out as the only new Samsung Galaxy-series Android smartphone with a removable back cover. Now, it seems its successor will retain that increasingly rare feature on its release. One of its most important aspects has been officially cleared for use in India.

The Xiaomi 15 is touted as the iPhone 16 Pro's closest rival of the moment as it crams cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite performance into a 6.36-inch display form-factor. Unfortunately, it is not yet officially available outside of China. A possible (if dubious) early sighting of a new version of the compact flagship might hint that that is about to change.

The iQoo 13 launched as a next-gen flagship gaming phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Compared to other recently launched flagships, it has UFS 4.1 storage, which the company claims can deliver up to 50% increased speed over UFS 4.0.

iQoo has officially confirmed the next generation of iQoo Neo smartphones is on the way. It promises improved features but is keeping a tight lip on features for now.

The RedMagic 10 Pro is set to launch in China on November 13. Two days before the unveiling, the company showcased the color options of the Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone.

Oppo has finally confirmed the official launch date for its upcoming Find X8 series smartphone. They will launch in India on November 21. The Pro and base variant will feature the Hasselblad Master camera system and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 and 8400 chipsets. Oppo will also be launching the Find X8 series and ColorOS 15 in more markets alongside India at the same time.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite may be Android's headliner for the year but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 remains a fine alternative in the premium segment. Tests show the Dimensity 9400's Immortalis-G925 displaying impressive performance and efficiency—even outclassing Apple's A18 Pro in those aspects.

A number of OEMs have taken to releasing a version of their latest flagship Android smartphone with series-exclusive, often literally 'Ultra'-tier camera upgrades. Honor is now tipped to be the first among those companies to launch its contender in this ring - although it might be called something else in its case. The Magic7's "Ultimate" form is thought to rock cutting-edge variable aperture technology alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a tandem OLED display.

The S20 Pro might be one of the more affordable new Android smartphones to be released by Vivo in the near future. Despite that, the device is now depicted as having a lot in common with the OEM's latest X200-series flagships, one of their 50MP rear cameras included. The S20 Pro also seems to have the same wired charging speed and screen resolution as its higher-end counterparts.

WhatsApp users on the beta version 2.24.24.5 are running into a bug that's causing green screen and startup crash issues. It appears to be isolated to this specific beta version, and the users on the stable version haven't reported it yet.

The Oppo Find N5 may be packing some pretty significant upgrades when it arrives next year. From an improved build to magnetic wireless charging, it may be a contender for 2025's top foldable smartphone.

The latest global smartphone market report placed the iPhone 15, 15 Pro Max and 15 Pro (in that order) as the devices with the most sales. The Galaxy S24 made it as the 10th most sold device on the list, whereas its predecessor did not at the same time in 2023. Ironically, 4G/LTE-only handsets from Redmi and Samsung itself have beaten it to higher spots on the same chart.

It seems that Vivo will soon offer X200 series smartphones in more markets than just China. While recent rumours suggested that Vivo will release X200 and X200 Pro smartphones internationally later this month, the company has now started teasing their official introduction on social media.

A leaker has provided new insights into the prospect of Samsung releasing a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip foldable. Reportedly, Samsung plans to source Exynos 2400 chipsets for the so-called Galaxy Z Flip FE, which should be cheaper than their Qualcomm Snapdragon equivalents.

The dot matrix display (AniMe Vision) of the ROG Phone 9 series is getting a cool new feature. In addition to showing notifications, time, battery level, and customizable texts, the display's new feature further reinforces the phone's designed for gaming.

The RedMagic 10 Pro will be official in China on November 13, but the company has already teased the global launch. There's no specific date, but the international debut could happen in December or early 2025.

Oppo appears set to introduce the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro in more markets before the end of the year. Ahead of a full global rollout, it seems that the company will bring its new flagships to India first, where they will be available with MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 and Dimensity 9400 chipsets.

Realme UI 6.0 is the latest version of the software skin for devices such as the GT 6. Now, the ‘flagship-killing’ smartphone has Early Access to its latest, Android 15-based version worldwide. The new beta build is touted to "level up your experience" with overhauled animations, UI features and system performance.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is on the way. Samsung's all-new premium smartphone model is set to launch sometime next year with "Ultra" cameras, and a new leak now provides some insight into when exactly it could make its debut.

Reliable Weibo tipster Digital Station has shared more details of the Oppo Find X8 Ultra. The leak reveals that the upcoming camera flagship will feature IP68 and IP69 ratings, dual periscope cameras, and a flat 6.82-inch display.

The RedMagic 10 series is set to be unveiled in China on November 13, and AnTuTu has just spotted the Pro+ variant in its benchmark database. This new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship has achieved a record-breaking score of over 3.1 million points.

New videos have shown that Samsung has managed to deliver a substantial decrease in crease visibility between the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

OxygenOS 15 beta has hit the OnePlus 12, and the new update has brought a nifty Find My Device feature. It allows you to track the device even when it's powered off.

Xiaomi has finally revealed the launch date for its latest affordable Redmi smartphone. The A4 5G will launch on 20th November in India. Featuring the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, this will be the first 5G smartphone in Redmi’s A-series.

Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro costs about $406 to make, which is 11 percent cheaper than what it took to build the previous model. On the flip side, Apple's iPhone 16 Pro now has a higher production cost, sitting at $568. Despite the significant manufacturing cost difference, both phones hit the market with the same $999 price tag.

It appears Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi K80 series shortly. The Redmi K80 Pro—slated to be rebadged as the Poco F7 Ultra—has been spotted in the wild showing off its performance credentials.

It is now possible to purchase Samsung's latest luxury foldable globally. Although Samsung is unlikely to officially offer the W25 worldwide, the alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition should start shipping from an importer worldwide in mid-November.

Vivo has not released the iQOO 13 internationally yet. Nonetheless, the new flagship can already be snapped up with a large Silicon Carbon battery, a 144 Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for under $700 via importers.

When the Motorola Edge 2024 was announced, the Pixel 8a was one of its main rivals, but even then, it had an edge over Google's phone. And now that it has gotten a huge 36% discount, it is a no-brainer.

Motorola is still working on bringing a smartphone with a cutting-edge extendable or rollable display to the market. The company claims that it has solved an early teething problem with the next-gen technology in advance with its latest patent. It allows the user to unlock the phone regardless of the mode it is in.

Samsung may have missed the opportunity to sell the world's first tri-fold smartphone, having initially pushed the foldable market forwards. According to a new report, it has now switched tactics to perfecting the tri-fold design instead.

Honor is about to add a new Lite member to its latest series of flagship Android smartphones, according to a new leak. It has a display similar to those of its premium counterparts despite its mid-range processor. The rest of the "Magic7 Lite" may also have more or less up-to-date specs on its launch.

It looks as though Motorola has another foldable smartphone release on the way. Spotted on the Wireless Power Consortium, the Razr 50s Ultra could well be another re-run of the existing Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 2024 Plus.

A reliable leaker claims to have obtained online exclusive colour options for Samsung's next flagship smartphones. Launching early next year, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra should be available in more colours than many of their peers.

Honor has launched a new X9c smartphone in Malaysia. The company’s latest smartphone features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 6,600mAh battery, and much more. It’s available in jade cyan, titanium purple, and black colorways.

OnePlus has begun rolling out a stable version of OxygenOS 15 to the OnePlus 12 to users around the globe. The update brings several new features including animations, wallpapers, and themes, in addition to enhanced security features.

The Redmi K80’s real-life image has leaked online revealing a new circular camera design. The leak also reveals a 50MP primary sensor with OIS for the sub-flagship smartphone.

iQoo’s latest performance-focused iQoo 13 smartphone is now on its way to India. Following its debut in China, the iQoo 13 will launch in December in India. This is going to be the second smartphone to launch in India with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Here’s everything we know about this upcoming launch so far.

A new leak attempts to reveal the camera specs of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim. The Galaxy S25 entrant will apparently come with an "Ultra" camera.

Signs of a new member for the Oppo A series of Android smartphones have appeared in new regulatory filings. It bears a close resemblance to one of the brand's new flagships despite mid-range specs that include just two rear cameras. Then again, it has an AMOLED display and a generationally enlarged battery.

OnePlus has not yet released its latest flagship outside China. Nonetheless, the OnePlus 13 is already making waves in OnePlus' home market, presumably thanks to its wealth of high-end features.

ZTE has confirmed more details about its two upcoming gaming smartphones. Launching later this month as the RedMagic 10 Pro and RedMagic 10 Pro Plus, the pair will feature massive 6.85-inch displays that should provide 2,000 nits of full panel brightness.