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New evidence has revealed Xiaomi's plans to release a flagship Poco smartphone globally. Surprisingly, the device is the Poco F7 Ultra, which is reputed to be the international version of the Redmi K80 Pro.

Onyx is expanding its Note series with a new model that sits above the new BOOX Note Air4 C. It will have a massive 13.3-inch Carta 1300 E Ink display, stylus support, and a keyboard case.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is now available to order globally. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Odin2 Portal also has an 8,000 mAh battery, and an ultra-bright OLED display that delivers a 120 Hz refresh rate.

The Oppo Find X8 launch will take place in just a few hours, just enough time to show off a number of new sample photos from the Hasselblad camera, which focus on three main areas: speed, which is the main focus, as well as zoom and portrait shots with dual telephoto.

Compared to the BOOX Air3 C, Onyx's BOOX Air4 C brings performance upgrades including a faster chipset, more RAM, and updated connectivity features. It also ships with a newer version of Android and an updated software that brings new tools.

The BOOX Palma 2 is a moderate refresh over its predecessor with a few new additions such as updated software and improved security. It still retains the phone-like design which makes it great for one-hand use and also allows it to easily fit in a pocket.

Android OEMs have now started confirming the first devices they plan to equip with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While Asus, OnePlus and Xiaomi have outlined plans, among others, Samsung is noticeably absent so far.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 will not fully debut until late next month. However, the upcoming gaming smartphone can already be seen in hands-on footage showing design changes from the current ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro.

The Onyx Boox P6 is a new, compact and portable e-reader. Android 13 is installed as the operating system, but the device has one limitation compared to its predecessor.

Despite requests for a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold, Samsung has no plans of launching one according to an official source. Also, there's no information on whether the Galaxy Z Flip will get a more pocket-friendly version.

The ROG Phone 9 series finally has a launch date and it is less than a month away. ASUS has also shared photos of the device ahead of the launch.

The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to be among the first lineups to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the company hasn't revealed the launch date of the lineup yet, it has started to take pre-orders for the new smartphones in China.

Qualcomm's just-released Snapdragon 8 Elite is labeled as delivering the world's fastest mobile CPU yet. Early benchmark results for the chipset are in, providing an impressive image of how it compares to the Dimensity 9400 and Apple A18 Pro.

Qualcomm has just made the Snapdragon 8 Elite official, and it seems that the iQOO 13 will be the first gaming-focused flagship smartphone to feature it. The company has announced that the phone will be released on October 30 in China.

HMD Fusion was unveiled last month, featuring customizable Smart Outfits. The company has now collaborated with Venom: The Last Dance to create a Venom-themed outfit that highlights iconic elements from the Venom franchise.

Launch pricing and a global release date for AYN's next gaming handheld are now official. Launching slightly earlier than expected, the AYN Odin2 Portal will seek to challenge modern high-end gaming handhelds with a large OLED display, a powerful processor and up to 16 GB of RAM.

The Oppo Find X8 series is set to be unveiled on October 24, and according to internal data shared by the company, the Pro variant outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in extreme battery tests.

A hands-on leak has led to effusive praise for OnePlus' upcoming flagship Android smartphone, even when compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The 13 is said to be the lighter of the two premium devices, and to avoid some of the new Apple flagship's worst drawbacks in terms of hand-feel. Then again, the Pro Max might still have the edge in one key area.

The Xiaomi 15 is said to launch (very shortly) as a compact flagship - however, it is not to be judged on its size, according to its latest leak. Its full-sized Snapdragon 8 Elite power joins other specs to match rumored rivals from OnePlus and iQOO. The 15 is also now slated to run the latest version of HyperOS out of the box.

Realme's GT 7 Pro is tipped to launch as one of the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 8 Elite. It was spotted online playing an Assassin's Creed game at a steady-ish 60 FPS.

Another version of the Galaxy Z Flip6 will debut soon, according to a new leak. The clamshell foldable Android smartphone is slated to get the same premium paint-job as its predecessors, although the hardware upgrades that usually go with it seem less easy to spot this year. Nevertheless, it is reportedly destined for very limited availability.

The latest gaming handheld from AYN will be available later this week. In the meantime, the company has confirmed full specifications for the Odin2 Portal, which will feature a 7-inch OLED display unlike many other competing Android gaming handhelds.

An upcoming Vivo smartphone recently certified in China reveals a pretty large battery in a slim body. This hints at an improvement of Vivo's battery technology which allows for batteries with a higher energy density than standard batteries.

The OnePlus 13 now has an official launch date. This new flagship phone will launch in China on October 31, after the Snapdragon 8 Elite is announced. Besides this, the company has also confirmed three color options for the phone.

The last few hours and days have seen the leak of a number of new images and tidbits of information for Samsung fans who are already eagerly awaiting the Unpacked Event for the Galaxy S24 successors, which will take place in less than three months. How the three Samsung camera flagships will feel can already be simulated using dummies and accessories.

With Venom: The Last Dance approaching its theatrical release, HMD has announced a collaboration with the highly anticipated third installment in the franchise. The company’s recently shared teaser suggests something special for the HMD Fusion smartphone.

Samsung is preparing to launch a new foldable tomorrow, which is widely expected to surpass the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 in many areas. Now, not only has the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition been pictured ahead of its official launch, but a reliable leaker has also made a substantial claim about the device's camera capabilities.

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Redmi K80 series after the Snapdragon 8 Elite is official. Although the company hasn't shared details about the lineup yet, Digital Chat Station hints that the base model may feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

The Magic7 and 7 Pro are slated to debut as the latest flagship Android smartphones from Honor very soon. In the meantime, a well-known tipster purports to spill some details the OEM might have preferred to divulge itself in advance. The leak also hints at additional upgrades for the series.

Vivo is on the rise! In India, the company has overtaken Xiaomi and Samsung in smartphone sales for the first time and there are also increasing reports from China about new sales records for the new Vivo X200 series. Initial clues about the Vivo X200 Ultra have also emerged, which have also already been officially confirmed.

Xiaomi's first-ever self-developed smartphone SoC has overcome a major hurdle. It has taped out in an unspecified 3 nm node, meaning it will enter mass production soon and potentially launch next year.

The OnePlus 13 will be among the first phones to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Although the company hasn't officially unveiled the flagship smartphone yet, mobile gamers were seen using it at the Peacekeeper Elite 2024 event.

The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch later this month. Before the phone's official unveiling, the company announced one of its key accessories: a 50W magnetic wireless charger.

According to a renowned leaker, Google's next mid-range smartphone will be even larger than they previously reported. As a result, the Google Pixel 9a could be noticeably bigger than the outgoing Pixel 8a when it lands in early 2025.

Oppo will not only launch the Find X8 series on October 24 but also unveil Oppo Mag, its line of magnetic accessories for the Find X8 smartphones and future devices. A promotional video showing off the accessories and how they work has been released ahead of the launch.

It has been practically confirmed that at least one variant of the Vivo X Fold 3 successor will get a big increase in battery size, despite leakers expecting the next Zeiss-camera foldables to be even slimmer and set a new record in this regard.

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 device might be well equipped to challenge other impending rivals such as the OnePlus 13 on its launch.

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 strongly on its role as an outsider in 2025 with slightly different priorities than the mainstream brands.

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 aka Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, will utilize a much slimmer and lighter flagship design.

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 major changes.

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 the Galaxy Z Fold2 to lack an Under-Display Camera.

Retroid has just started shipping the Pocket Mini globally. However, it turns out that the company has been dispatching some units with a completely different finish than what it shows on its website. Surprisingly, Retroid has acted quickly to quell any controversy that was bubbling under online.

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 its predecessor.

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.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is on its way. Not only has AYN Technologies now revealed final launch colours, but it has also showcased a CNC prototype that gives an idea of what the 7-inch gaming handheld will look like when it launches later this month.

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 wireless earbuds - each with its own unexpected twist compared to what is already available on the global market.

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, alongside multiple candid photos purporting to confirm others concerning the smartphone's appearance.