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The Nord 4. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus Nord 4 updates to Android 15 with January 2025 security patch

The Nord 4 is one of the most distinctive devices in its ~$500 tier of the Android smartphone market thanks to its metal unibody design. Now, it is more up-to-date with a new version of OxygenOS 15. It is rated to confer improved ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2025 18:34

iQoo Neo 10R set to launch as mid-range smartphone game-changer in March 2025

The 10R is officially slated to debut as a new addition to its iQoo Neo series of performance-focused Android smartphones soon. It is backed to disrupt its mid-range segment of the Indian market with high frame-rate gaming and a d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2025 17:41

The Galaxy A36 is thought to look like this. (Image source: Giznext x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G draws closer to launch in US with FCC approval

The Galaxy A36 5G is thought to launch as the cheapest Android smartphone to support Samsung's 45W Super Fast Charging in 2025. Now, it might not be too long until we find out for sure, as it has joined its A56 5G sibling on the F...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2025 17:51

The Razr Plus 2024. (Image source: Motorola)

Next-gen Motorola Razr foldable smartphone pops up with true flagship specs (and name) in new leak

Motorola's current flagship foldable Android smartphone is known as the Razr Plus 2024 in North America and the Razr 50 Ultra elsewhere. Its successor might not sound like either anywhere, however, with possible evidence of a re-b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2025 19:27

Realme GT 8 Pro tipped to launch with 2K slim-bezel display and UFS 4.1 storage

Realme touts its current flagship Android smartphone to have the best display of its class, mostly because it is made of OLED sourced from Samsung. It could be outdone by the next-gen GT 8 Pro, however, with an improved resolution...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2025 18:41

iQoo 12 Global Edition gets extra year of Android updates

The iQoo 12 became a last-gen smartphone in October 2024; however, it remains a powerful device with its 144Hz OLED display driven by the nearly top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Now, it will stay more usable for longer with t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2025 17:47

Samsung still hasn't given up on Exynos (image source: Samsung)

Exynos 2600 might make a comeback with the Galaxy S26 series thanks to promising SF2 yields

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung Foundry has achieved promising results with its upcoming SF2 (3 nm class) node. A test batch of the Exynos 2600 resulted in 30% yields, meaning there's a good chance it could debut along...

Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2025 17:04

The Moto G Power (2025). (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G Power (2025) goes live with flagship durability for ~$300

The Moto G Power (2025) has been unleashed on the US market as a new Android 15 smartphone. It is the bigger sibling of its Dolby Atmos-enhanced Moto G contemporary in a number of ways, albeit for $100 more. Can it live up to the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2025 19:08

A "Galaxy A36". (Image source: Giznext x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G spotted in more certifications prior to launch

The Galaxy A36 5G is thought to launch with a significant charging upgrade compared to its predecessor in 2025. Now, its alleged model number has popped up in more documentation prior to its launch. The device also now seems to ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2025 20:50

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to come with IPX8 rating and smaller battery than previously thought

Xiaomi's next flagship clamshell Android smartphone is thought to come with various considerable improvements over its first-gen forebear. One of those has been thought to be a significantly larger battery - but not that much bigg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2025 20:03

The S24 Ultra (left) vs. the S25 Ultra. (Image source: PhoneRepairGuru via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra confirmed unable to support S24 Ultra S Pen in teardowns

Samsung's latest flagship Android smartphone has attracted some criticism since its launch, mostly due to apparent hardware and feature downgrades compared to its predecessor. Now, popular channels such as JerryRigEverything have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2025 19:17

The "GT 7 Racing Edition". (Image source: TENAA)

Realme GT 7 Pro refresh hyped as "Racing Edition"

Realme's vice president has confirmed that the OEM's top-end GT series of Android smartphones will get a new member soon. It is hyped to get all the most performance-focused specs of the current GT 7 Pro, although it may not be fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2025 17:58

Realme GT 7 leaks with 16GB of RAM and Android 15

The GT 7 is thought to launch soon as a newer, cheaper version of Realme's current flagship Android smartphone. It will have the same internal specs as its Pro sibling nonetheless, according to a new leak. It suggests that both de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2025 15:48

Vivo X200 Pro Mini backed for 2025 debut in India

The Mini version of Vivo's current flagship Android smartphone is finally ready to hit the international market, according to a new leak. The X200 Pro Mini challenges the Xiaomi 15 and iPhone 16 Pro with a similarly-sized OLED dis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2025 17:37

The Galaxy A55. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G tipped to be smarter, yet less repair-friendly, than forebear

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is expected to launch soon as an Android smartphones with one of the most important upgrades to be conferred on its series to date in 2025. It will have nothing to do with its reparability, according to a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2025 16:48

A "Xiaomi 15 Ultra" in the wild. (Image source: @That_Kartikey via Twitter/X)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra and its Photography Kit gain clearance for launch

The 15 Ultra may have cleared the final hurdle to debut worldwide as Xiaomi's latest top-end Android smartphone. It has been spotted under the international version of its alleged model number as a new addition to the Federal Comm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 17:58

Tecno's latest Pova-series hype. (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno counters Nothing Phone 3(a) hype with shiny Pova teaser

Tecno seems poised to bait Nothing with its own new smartphone teaser. The mystery handset also seems to have rear panel LEDs, albeit in a very different pattern to that of the Nothing 3(a) series as seen thus far, not to mention ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 15:54

The "new" Moto G. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G (2025) goes live in the US with 5G and headphone jack for Dolby Atmos audio

The Motorola Moto G (2025) has been released to the US market to do battle with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at the same ~$200 price-point with Android 15 and a 120Hz punch-hole display. The vegan leather-covered handset might be the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 15:10

Vivo V50 tipped to launch as India's latest 6,500mAh battery smartphone soon

A new Vivo device called the V50 has been spotted on its way to a launch on the global market. It is projected to do so as a successor to India's latest Zeiss Cinematic Portrait smartphone, with a generational battery and charging...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2025 16:58

No Poco F7 Pro or Ultra for Indian market: new leak

Xiaomi's Poco F7 is currently projected to become the Android smartphone that introduces the Snapdragon 8s Elite SoC to the global market. It is also thought to have Pro and Ultra siblings with an even more powerful Qualcomm chips...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2025 14:28

The Galaxy A16 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F16 and M16 5G tipped to launch in India soon following official leak

The selection of affordable Android smartphones with 5G from Samsung in India seems poised to expand substantially with the launch of the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy F16. Both devices are thought to be powered by the same mid-range ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 20:23

The Galaxy A06 4G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G support page update points to imminent Indian launch

The Galaxy A06 5G is thought to challenge the 2025 budget smartphone market with Android 15 soon. There are intriguing signs that it might do so with a new version of the same SoC as the higher-end A16 5G. Samsung India has just c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 18:35

iQoo Neo 10R tipped to support 90 fps gaming on imminent debut

iQoo has just confirmed that a new variant of the performance-focused Neo series of Android smartphones will become exclusive to the Indian market "soon". The 10R is rumored to launch with a Snapdragon 8-series platform optimized ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 17:27

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to debut with charging upgrade

A device backed to launch as one of the most sought-after Android smartphones of 2025 has just been approved for sale in China, according to a typically reliable leaker. It has been certified to use the same relatively fast chargi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 16:50

The new "14x" variant. (Image source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Realme 14x to be refreshed with downgraded rear camera and up to 1TB of internal storage

Realme is tipped to release yet another version of its new 14x smartphone, albeit one without the best camera currently present on the device. It also features a battery reduced in capacity compared to the handset sold in India wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2025 21:12

A "Galaxy A56 5G" render. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G hits FCC with faster charging and Wi-Fi 6

The Galaxy A56 5G seems to be on track to launch soon, having secured approval for sale from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new leak apparently confirms a number of details about the upcoming Android smartphone, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 20:18

Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 18:55

Oppo Find X8 Ultra tipped to lead flat-screen flagship Android smartphone charge in 2025

Oppo's impending Find X8 Ultra has been thought to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same top-end display as the pre-existing OnePlus 13. That is not exactly the case, according to the latest leak. It backs the X8 Ul...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 16:59

The Exynos 2500 is slated to launch later this year (image source: Samsung)

Exynos 2500 specs show up online months before its debut alongside Galaxy Z Flip 7

A reliable tipster has revealed what Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2500 has in store. It will feature a 10-core CPU, a 16 CU AMD RDNA 3 iGPU and LPDDR5x-9600 RAM. Rumours say it will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in August.

Anil Ganti, 25 Jan 2025 16:42

The 30 Premier 5G. (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G boasts periscope zoom lens in new leak

The Camon 40 Premier 5G will become Tecno's latest flagship mid-range Android smartphone in the near future, according to the latest leaks. They also suggest that its design mimics that of a higher-end device, although the two see...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2025 16:29

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy S25 Ultra official with marginally better cameras, titanium chassis, and a downgraded S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally official with some new camera sensors, a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a larger vapour chamber and an S Pen bereft of Bluetooth connectivity.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jan 2025 19:00

Bigger battery, faster charging: iQoo Neo11 tipped to outdo Realme namesake with crucial selling points

The Realme Neo 7 currently purports to overpower even some current flagship Android smartphones with the size of its battery (and also the speed of its charging in some cases). The similar-sounding iQoo Neo series might be poised ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2025 16:07

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's sturdy plastic case feels good to the touch thanks to its rounded edges, and it also looks stylish. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: A handy everyday smartphone for under $200

An affordable smartphone that is supplied with updates for a long time—these two things don't usually go together. However, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G proves that this is possible. The budget phone costs less than $200 and comes wi...

Manuel Masiero, 21 Jan 2025 15:49

New information about the Google Pixel 11 series has emerged online, Pixel 9 Pro XL pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold codenames revealed by new leak

A new leak has revealed a minor detail about Google's 2026 smartphone lineup. It will consist of four devices, all of which have a bear-themed codename.

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 21:33

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G leaks as next-gen budget Android smartphone

Signs of what might be the one of the cheapest Samsung Galaxy M-series Android smartphone of 2025 have started to emerge online. It seems the device will have a lot in common with the rumored Galaxy F06 5G on its launch.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2025 17:56

A Dimensity 9400 smartphone. (Image source: Oppo)

Dimensity 9400+: Top speed and relatively imminent launch date emerge in new leak

MediaTek is projected to refresh its current flagship SoC with a Plus version in the near future. Now, a famous leaker purports to estimate when this will happen in 2025. The processor might be faster than the Dimensity 9400 to so...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2025 16:54

Honor Magic V4 tipped to debut alongside compact flagship counterpart in 2025

Honor is now backed to release an expanded, range of flagship Android smartphones in 2025, a new small-screen option included. Pretty much all of them are tipped to run on the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the larger M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2025 16:14

The WP100 Titan. (Image source: Oukitel)

Oukitel WP100 Titan: Price and early-bird incentives for world-first 33,000mAh projector phone revealed

The WP100 Titan is a 'projector smartphone' that might be more useful than most thanks to its unprecedentedly large battery. Oukitel has just announced its price and also a Super Early Bird discount that can be applied to that pri...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2025 15:35

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be unveiled on January 22 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 16 GB RAM variant might not be available globally

A new leak says Samsung could restrict some higher-end Galaxy S25 Ultra variants to a handful of markets. Only India, China, South Korea and Vietnam will get to buy the variant with 16 GB RAM.

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 11:26

The OnePlus Open 2 has just shown up on Geekbench (image source: Notebookcheck)

Snapdragon 8 Elite: 7-core variant shows up on Geekbench alongside OnePlus Open 2

A new Oppo Find N5 (aka OnePlus Open 2) Geekbench listing shows us how the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite variant fares against its 8-core counterpart. As expected, both chips fare similarly in single-core performance, and the differen...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 10:47

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tried and tested: Does Windows 11 24H2 provide a performance boost for older Windows on ARM laptops?

CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?

Sascha Mölck, 20 Jan 2025 00:58

The "Galaxy A26 5G". (Image source: MySmartPrice)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G tipped to launch as affordable Android smartphone in various regions

The next generation of Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones are projected to bring unprecedented charging speeds to their line, albeit in their higher-end variants. The presumably cheaper A26 5G is also backed to be able do its own...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2025 18:19

Realme GT 7 leaks as upcoming Android smartphone with flagship-grade charging

Realme is said to have a vanilla version of its current Android flagship in the works - and the smartphone in question is apparently matching that description more and more by the leak. Its latest tip makes reference to the same c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2025 17:47

Honor Magic7 Pro (image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Honor Magic7 Pro: The powerful flagship smartphone impresses almost across the board

The Magic7 Pro is Honor's flagship smartphone for 2025 and during our test, it impressed us with its extensive features, long battery runtimes and good camera setup. However, it isn't entirely without its weaknesses. We have summa...

Daniel Schmidt, 19 Jan 2025 17:43

New Galaxy S25 leak confirms minor price increase in India

A new leak has shed light on how much the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra could cost in India. The first two will get a minor price bump, while the third will cost the same as its last-gen counterpart.

Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2025 13:21

Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could look like (image source: Smartprix)

Galaxy S25 Slim pictured for the first time via new renders

A new leak gives us our first look at the Galaxy S25 Slim. Design-wise, it doesn't deviate from its non-Slim counterparts, but that's fine because its key selling point will be its razor-thin form factor.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jan 2025 20:27

The "Oppo A5". (Image source: Experience more via Weibo)

Oppo A5 leaks as cheaper, yet longer-lasting, version of new waterproof smartphone

The Oppo A5 Pro recently debuted as a new Android smartphone with an unusually high amount of ingress protection for its mid-tier specs. Now, it is said to have a vanilla sibling in the wings with the same design and display. Howe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 19:08

An "iPhone 17 Air" render. (Image source: AppleTrack via YouTube)

iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim batteries sized up in new leak

Apple is thought to launch an ultra-slim version of the latest iPhone in 2025. Its edge in terms of design might come with a major trade-off, however, according to a typically accurate leaker. The same might apply to the 17 Air's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 17:11

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OnePlus Nord 4 updates to Android 15 with January 2025 security patch

iQoo Neo 10R set to launch as mid-range smartphone game-changer in March 2025

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G draws closer to launch in US with FCC approval

Next-gen Motorola Razr foldable smartphone pops up with true flagship specs (and name) in new leak

Realme GT 8 Pro tipped to launch with 2K slim-bezel display and UFS 4.1 storage

iQoo 12 Global Edition gets extra year of Android updates

Exynos 2600 might make a comeback with the Galaxy S26 series thanks to promising SF2 yields

Motorola Moto G Power (2025) goes live with flagship durability for ~$300

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G spotted in more certifications prior to launch

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to come with IPX8 rating and smaller battery than previously thought

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra confirmed unable to support S24 Ultra S Pen in teardowns

Realme GT 7 Pro refresh hyped as "Racing Edition"

Realme GT 7 leaks with 16GB of RAM and Android 15

Vivo X200 Pro Mini backed for 2025 debut in India

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G tipped to be smarter, yet less repair-friendly, than forebear

Xiaomi 15 Ultra and its Photography Kit gain clearance for launch

Tecno counters Nothing Phone 3(a) hype with shiny Pova teaser

Motorola Moto G (2025) goes live in the US with 5G and headphone jack for Dolby Atmos audio

Vivo V50 tipped to launch as India's latest 6,500mAh battery smartphone soon

No Poco F7 Pro or Ultra for Indian market: new leak

Samsung Galaxy F16 and M16 5G tipped to launch in India soon following official leak

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G support page update points to imminent Indian launch

iQoo Neo 10R tipped to support 90 fps gaming on imminent debut

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to debut with charging upgrade

Realme 14x to be refreshed with downgraded rear camera and up to 1TB of internal storage

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G hits FCC with faster charging and Wi-Fi 6

Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability

Oppo Find X8 Ultra tipped to lead flat-screen flagship Android smartphone charge in 2025

Exynos 2500 specs show up online months before its debut alongside Galaxy Z Flip 7

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G boasts periscope zoom lens in new leak

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy S25 Ultra official with marginally better cameras, titanium chassis, and a downgraded S Pen

Bigger battery, faster charging: iQoo Neo11 tipped to outdo Realme namesake with crucial selling points

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: A handy everyday smartphone for under $200

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold codenames revealed by new leak

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G leaks as next-gen budget Android smartphone

Dimensity 9400+: Top speed and relatively imminent launch date emerge in new leak

Honor Magic V4 tipped to debut alongside compact flagship counterpart in 2025

Oukitel WP100 Titan: Price and early-bird incentives for world-first 33,000mAh projector phone revealed

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 16 GB RAM variant might not be available globally

Snapdragon 8 Elite: 7-core variant shows up on Geekbench alongside OnePlus Open 2

Tried and tested: Does Windows 11 24H2 provide a performance boost for older Windows on ARM laptops?

73% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone review - The particularly inexpensive Galaxy with 6 years of updates

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G tipped to launch as affordable Android smartphone in various regions

Realme GT 7 leaks as upcoming Android smartphone with flagship-grade charging

Honor Magic7 Pro: The powerful flagship smartphone impresses almost across the board

New Galaxy S25 leak confirms minor price increase in India

89% Honor Magic7 Pro review - A powerful camera smartphone with lots of features

Galaxy S25 Slim pictured for the first time via new renders

Oppo A5 leaks as cheaper, yet longer-lasting, version of new waterproof smartphone

iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim batteries sized up in new leak

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