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Xiaomi has shared new details about the Poco F8 Ultra before its impending global release. Allegedly outperforming high-end flagships like the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and VisionBoost D8 chipsets, the Poco F8 Ultra should be significantly more powerful than the Poco F7 Ultra by extension.

It seems the European versions of the Galaxy 26 and Galaxy S26+ will feature an Exynos chip, like their predecessors. However, this processor could prove more compelling than previous Exynos offerings when it debuts in 2026, especially given that Samsung may beat TSMC to launching the world’s first 2nm chip. Nonetheless, the performance and efficiency figures provided by Samsung appear remarkably humble at first glance.

The global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has turned up on Geekbench before its impending release. Confirming expected performance improvements over the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, Xiaomi appears set to downgrade the minimum RAM amount for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus' global variant.

Vivo's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sub-flagship is expected to launch in China in December 2025. Ahead of any formal announcement, a new leak from a credible leaker has highlighted all the key specs of the rumored Vivo S50 Pro Mini.

The Android 16-based stable HyperOS 3 update has landed on three new smartphones, namely, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Poco X7 Pro, and Poco X7. The update is rolling out incrementally to the global units, with more devices set to join later this month.

The OnePlus Ace 6T is set for an imminent launch, confirmed by a new Geekbench listing. It is poised to be the world’s first phone with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. The listing reveals high raw scores, setting the stage for a powerful, yet affordable, flagship experience.

The OnePlus 15 is one of the most feature-packed smartphones to have been released in 2025. Per a charging test using 120 W SuperVOOC charging, the OnePlus 15 absolutely destroys the iPhone 17 Pro Max, reaching 100% in under 50 mints.

Zinwa is preparing to release its BlackBerry homage early next year. In the meantime, the company has shared what the Q27 looks like at this stage and how the device is shaping up.

OnePlus has confirmed the impending launch of a new smartwatch. Based on initial teasers, the next OnePlus Watch will be ultra-thin at circa 8.9 mm and could debut globally as soon as next month.

OnePlus has started teasing the upcoming launch of a new tablet. Dubbed the OnePlus New Tablet for now, the company has hinted at a specific release date. A recent OnePlus Tablet release in China may have already offered a clue about the company's plans, too.

OnePlus is now allowing fans to register to receive a €200/£200 launch discount against its upcoming OnePlus 15R smartphone. Also offering an option to win a OnePlus 15R for free, the company has hinted at a global release date too, albeit one that misses several key markets.

OnePlus has now provided a first look at its next high-end smartphone release. Already confirmed to be the OnePlus 15R, the company has now teased the device's availability in two colour options. By the looks of things, the OnePlus 15R is the global version of the OnePlus Ace 6, too.

New evidence suggests that Samsung could be bringing its first tri-foldable smartphone to North America after all. With test firmware for a US unlocked variant now being spotted on Samsung's servers, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold may not be exclusive to China, South Korea and Southeast Asia as previous rumours alleged.

A known leaker has shared the RAM and storage configurations for the Galaxy S26 series. The same leaker had previously shared that the new phones will come with faster RAM starting at 12 GB capacity.

Oppo has updated its Reno smartphone series with the Reno15. Much smaller than the Reno14 before it, the Oppo Reno15 features a 6.32-inch display, a large battery, and an impressive triple-camera setup, including a 200 MP primary sensor.

Early evidence has emerged relating to another pair of forthcoming Galaxy A series smartphones. Tipped to launch alongside the Galaxy A57, the pair are anticipated to replace the Galaxy A26 and Galaxy A36 as direct successors.

The Reno15 Pro is Oppo's latest upper mid-range smartphone. Backed by IP69 certification and a 3,600-nit display, the Reno15 Pro surpasses its predecessor in various areas, including a new 200 MP primary camera and a 6,500 mAh battery that supports ultra-fast wired charging.

Gaming smartphones are becoming more powerful every year and are now even available with active fans and liquid cooling. Now Android is finally set to follow suit and introduce significant improvements for gaming enthusiasts with the update to Android 17.

Earlier today, Xiaomi indicated that the Poco F8 series would be launching globally before the end of the month. Now, the company has confirmed that the series will start with the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra, which are set to take the fight to $1,000+ smartphones with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets.

Xiaomi has not launched a new flagship smartphone during the Christmas period for years. According to a new report, the company will be marking the fourth anniversaries of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the fourth Xiaomi 17 series release this year after the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max that debuted in September.

The Honor 500 series is set to launch soon in China as a new sub-flagship phone lineup. Right after the brand showcased the iPhone Air-like design of the two phones, it confirmed the Chinese launch date. The specs of the two have leaked as well.

OnePlus is set to expand its performance-oriented smartphone lineup with the Ace 6T. The company has confirmed it will feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. While initially launching in China, the phone may reach global markets as the OnePlus 15R.

HyperOS 3 is finally landing on the Redmi Note 14 family. The Note 14 Pro Plus 5G is the first to receive it, with the Note 14 4G and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G/4G expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

A new Galaxy S26 leak by Ice Universe has revealed the exact weight and thickness of the Galaxy S26 phones and compared the numbers to the respective iPhone 17 models. It appears that all three Galaxy S26 phones will be lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 series.

The Poco F8 series is now confirmed to launch on November 26, 2025. This comes after Xiaomi officially teased the imminent global release of the lineup. Initially, the series is expected to present two smartphones, and both should be powered by HyperOS 3.

While Asus has been silent about its next generation gaming smartphones, leading to speculations it has wound down the line, a leak says otherwise. The ROG Phone 10 series is reported to be on the way, and there are a handful of details already.

The Galaxy S26 series is expected to arrive in a couple of months. However, despite multiple reports of upgraded specs and features, a leak has revealed the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus will not receive a wired charging boost.

Unisoc's T9300 is a new 6nm 5G SoC aimed at mid-range devices. It integrates support for 200MP cameras and 144 Hz displays, alongside 3GPP R17 NR NTN satellite communication. The octa-core chip is reportedly 38% more energy efficient than its predecessor and achieves an AnTuTu V10 score of 550,000.

A big software update is waiting for new owners of the OnePlus 15. From a faster app opening experience and new customizations to the latest November 2025 security patches and new network tools, this is a pretty big update.

According to a new report, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is set to debut internationally before the end of 2025. Launching alongside the Redmi Note 15 and Redmi Note 15 Pro, the official release date for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and its peers has leaked ahead of schedule, too.

The Poco F8 series is now being officially teased by Xiaomi. This new lineup is expected to initially introduce two phones first: a Pro and an Ultra. Per recent teasers, the two will make a global debut on November 27, 2025.

Max Tech has pitted the OnePlus 15 against the iPhone 17 Pro Max to see which one comes out on top. At one point in the synthetic benchmark segment, OnePlus's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship failed to keep up, as it overheated and crashed during testing.

The Vivo S50 series is expected to bring a major performance improvement with a new high-end Qualcomm processor. A new leak reveals more information regarding the upcoming lineup, including its potential release timeline.

The OnePlus 15 launched with a massive 7,300mAh battery, but how does that translate to real-world endurance? A new intensive test pits the flagship against the Oppo Find X9 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, two of the flagship phones with the best battery life out there.

An early report has shared a few details about the state of Motorola's foldable division as we head into 2026. With performance and design upgrades rumoured, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra should join the Galaxy Z Flip8 in departing from its predecessor in various areas.

According to a new report, Lenovo may be developing compact tablets featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets. With talk of new Legion Y700 tablets surfacing, a global Legion Tab 4 based on the Legion Y700 Gen 4 from earlier this year now seems improbable.

Last month in China, OnePlus introduced two new phones: the OnePlus 15 and the Ace 6. Globally, the company has released only the flagship OnePlus 15 while teasing the OnePlus 15R. The 15R is expected to be a sub-flagship device, likely a rebranded version of an Ace 6 series phone.

A new report has explained recent confusion about Samsung and its plans for the Galaxy S26. From reports in South Korean media, it appears that Samsung shelved plans for a major overhaul at the last minute in response to Apple's aggressive pricing strategy with the iPhone 17.

The Poco F8 Pro has revealed itself by its global launch. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chipset, the Poco F8 Pro outscores the Poco F7 Ultra while putting the Poco F7 Pro to shame, as well as a few other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered devices, too.

Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab A11+, an Android tablet featuring an 11-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. The tablet serves as a larger, more powerful alternative to the standard Galaxy Tab A11 released in September.

A new leak involving real-life images shows how slim the Galaxy S26 Edge would have been. The phone is said to have been cancelled by Samsung, but there are other reports that state it is still in the pipeline.

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a roguelite platformer for mobile gamers. Highly rated on Android and iOS, this week's giveaway averages 4.6/5 on Android and a heady 4.9/5 on iOS and iPadOS. Epic Games will keep running its free game offer for mobile users until November 20, after which it will replace ScourgeBringer with another title.

Early details about the Motorola Moto G76 have emerged online ahead of the handset's impending global launch. While the handset features a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, early benchmark results suggest the device is unable to offer any meaningful performance gains over its predecessor.

The Abxylute M4 is now available to back on Kickstarter for $39. Available in Black Translucent, Grey and Orange finishes, the snap-on controller supports multiple systems like the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to built-in Bluetooth connectivity.

OnePlus has now opened pre-orders for the OnePlus 15 globally. Not only is the company's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagship more expensive than expected in many countries, but US sales have been postponed until OnePlus secures 'appropriate certifications' owing to current government shutdown.

It seems that the Poco X6 Pro is ready to receive the stable HyperOS 3 update. The final version of the Android 16 firmware for the said Xiaomi phone has entered internal testing, suggesting that the official rollout will happen soon.

Nubia has introduced a new affordable smartphone, the V80 design, in the global market. Available in midnight black, pale amber, peach fuzz, and celadon cyan, the smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Unisoc T2780 processor, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 22.5 W wired charging.

Samsung appears to have finalized the marketing name for its first double-folding tablet, as a highly reliable leaker has revealed today. Thanks to Evan Blass, further specifications of the 10-inch foldable, which will launch commercially as the "Galaxy Z TriFold", are now also known.