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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 entry-level smartphone, Samsung is promising 6 major OS updates for the A16 5G. The Galaxy A16 5G is now available via Amazon India.

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. They are also providing initial comparisons between the cameras on the X200 Pro and those on prominent Apple and Samsung phones. Following the launch, many sample photos have been published, suggesting that the Vivo X200 Pro is, at the very least, poised to be a contender for the best smartphone camera of 2025.

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 for the processor.

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.

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, and a 6,000mAh battery, as per past leaks.

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 year.

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 for over 30 smartphones.

AYN Technologies is preparing to expand its Odin gaming handheld series with a new 7-inch option. Allegedly arriving next week, the AYN Odin2 Portal will be available in at least three colour options with RGB lighting and what appears to be a near bezel-less display.

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

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 display, among other features.

Honor has now released a new high-end tablet. Arriving in the wake of the RedMagic Nova's global launch, the Honor Tablet GT Pro has a large IMAX Enhanced OLED display, a huge battery capacity and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

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.

A new leak has revealed some important Exynos 2500 specifications. Its 10-core CPU ditches its predecessor's layout, while its Xclipse 950 GPU now comes with 16 CUs instead of 10.

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.

ZTE has now released a new gaming tablet globally. Available across North America, Europe and the UK, the RedMagic Nova combines a 2.8K and 144 Hz display with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version chipset, active cooling and a huge battery that supports 80 W fast charging.

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 upgrade compared to its predecessor that could confer a whole new function on the upcoming handset's rear cameras.

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. It is slated to launch by the end of October 2024.

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, this is a special edition made for for Nothing fans.

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 significantly beating the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. What's more, MediaTek's chip seemingly runs cooler than all the competitors.

Thanks to the kv4p HT project, radio hobbyists can now extend their phones functionally to include off-grid communication. The radio module, which costs only $35 to build, will allow operators to send SMS-like messages and communicate over long distances without the need for a cell tower.

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.

Google has just released the biggest update of the year for Pixel smartphones. The October 2024 feature drop introduces numerous new features, and Google has also started rolling out Android 15.

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.

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 Find X8 series.

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.

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.

Mobvoi has now expanded its smartwatch lineup with a new so-called 'rugged' option. While Mobvoi advertises the TicWatch Atlas as its 'most rugged smartwatch yet', it seems that the device is merely a redesigned TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.

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.

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.

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 available in Flowing Black and Flowing Blue colorways.

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's Xiaomi 14.

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.

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 flagship screen.

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 year.

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 have a less noticeable display crease than the regular Galaxy Z Fold6 while also being thinner to boot.

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 telephoto sensor compared to its predecessor.

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 battery.

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 15, 2024, which is tomorrow.

An official listing has revealed key details and images of the Oppo Pad 3 Pro. The upcoming tablet will launch alongside the Find X8 series and will have a few features that set it apart from the OnePlus Pad 2.

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.

Honor is all set to launch its MagicOS 9.0 on October 23 with the Magic 7 series coming a week later on October 30. The company's new flagship series devices are expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4/Elite chipset but most specs remain unknown for now. The official launch dates are the only thing we know for sure.

Sony has refreshed the Xperia 1 VI, four months after initially releasing its latest flagship. Not only is the handset now available in a fourth striking colourway, but it is also now available with twice as much built-in storage to boot.

With the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 around the corner, phones that are expected to feature it are popping up on Geekbench. The iQOO 13 is one of them, and in its latest benchmark run, the next-gen Qualcomm SoC beats the Apple A18 Pro in multi-core score and achieves a very close single-core score.

The Honor Tablet GT Pro will launch in China on October 16 and is currently available for pre-order in the Chinese market. While the company didn't share many details in the previous announcement, now it has revealed the core specs of the gaming tablet.

The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch soon with the next-gen Snapdragon flagship chip. While the chipset's name is still unclear, a OnePlus employee claims that the customized variant of the SoC can beat the Apple A18 Pro in terms of efficiency.

The Honor Magic7 Pro is an upcoming Android flagship smartphone believed to launch on or around the same time as other big-name rivals such as the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Now, it is also tipped to do so with faster wired charging than its predecessor - not to mention wireless charging even faster than that of the OnePlus 13. However, there might also be some less good news for the 7 Pro's spec upgrades.

Realme is tipped to aim for a truly high-end experience with its next-gen Android flagship smartphone to rival others such as the Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13. Then again, it is also now said to have the same core rear camera specs as its closest predecessor. However, the GT7 Pro might have the better periscope zoom lens of the two.