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Tecno has presented its second-generation foldable smartphones, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2. Both devices will be available to purchase starting December 13th via Amazon India. 

MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9400 silicon for top-end, high-powered Android smartphones is about to be ported to tablets, according to a new leak. Even more excitingly, one of these devices is now rumored to have a front-facing camera hidden under its display, which might also be compact in nature.

To address green line issues, OnePlus has announced a "worry-free solution" for its phones. The company aims to offer it through an enhanced display structure, better quality checks, and a lifetime warranty for the screen.

The Google Pixel 9a isn't official yet, but as with any other Google phone, it hasn't remained a secret for long. CAD renders for the smartphone leaked back in September, and now, real-life photos of the device have surfaced.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has made it to #3 in Canalys' latest analysis of the best-selling smartphones in the Chinese market over the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). Then again, the new Apple flagship was kept off the #2 spot by a device worth about 14% of its price at launch. Other OEMs such as Huawei and Redmi also had only 1 smartphone each on the new list.

It looks as though the international release of Xiaomi's latest high-end Android tablet is almost upon us. Equipped with 12 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Pad 7 should also reach fans outside China with a 3.2K display and a performance boost over the older Xiaomi Pad 6.

Prominent leaker Digital Chat Station reports that OnePlus is currently working on a compact smartphone. It will reportedly feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite but has a less capable camera setup than the OnePlus 13.

The Antec Core Micro has been officially introduced, but just like the company's first gaming handheld, this is a rebranded device. More specifically, it's the Ayaneo Pocket Micro with a new name.

Android 15 was supposed to be the last major Android update for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but now the smartphones from 2021 are receiving two more major Android updates, just like the Pixel Fold and the Pixel 7 series.

Google has released the big December 2024 Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones, the Pixel tablet and the Pixel Watch, introducing a simplified home screen, improved smart home controls for the tablet and camera improvements.

The OnePlus Pad Pro sold in China may be getting a more affordable variant. However, its tentative name, which is OnePlus Pad, may cause confusion since there is already a device with the same name. Its specs are also similar to that of Oppo's recent tablet.

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.

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.

It seems that the OnePlus Watch 3 is right around the corner. Rumoured for a January 2025 global release, the OnePlus Watch 2 successor appears to feature a substantially larger battery within a thinner overall package.

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.

Tecno's Megapad 11 arrives as a better and bigger alternative to the Megapad 10 announced a few months ago. The new tablet joins the already packed budget segment with features such as a MediaTek chipset, expandable storage, and LTE connectivity.

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.

One UI 7 public beta was previously rumored to land on eligible devices later this month. However, as the Samsung Germany customer support channel revealed, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra will get the Android 15 beta update today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pixel Tablet series may now be on hold. However, that has not stopped a reliable leaker from outlining all key upgrades that were headed to the Pixel Tablet 2 before its demise.

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.

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.

Lenovo has introduced a new tablet in China. Called the Yoga Pad Pro AI, it packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, sports a large 10,200 mAh battery, and has stylus support.

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.