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Qualcomm asserts that its latest Snapdragon X85 modem-RF platform can drive new all-time highs in terms of bandwidth and upload speeds. It integrates a new AI processor touted to boost its signal strength and speed with reduced power use. The OEM backs X85 and its new X82 sibling to deliver next-gen 5G to industry-grade devices as well as smartphones and other consumer-level products.

Qualcomm touts its new Dragonwing Gen 4 Elite Platform as the first solution for AI-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) to broadband over an ultra-long-range mmWave connection. It is rated for downlink speeds of up to 12.5 gigabits per second (Gb/s), and can also confer tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and NTN Satellite connectivity on a next-gen 5G router.

Up until now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T series only existed as a normal laptop version, but this changes for the 25th anniversary of the line. With the new ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, there is a T convertible for the first time. Also, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel is launching with Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake.

Vivo's X200 Pro Mini is a powerful smartphone in a compact form factor that shines with its high-quality Zeiss cameras. Our review reveals why the smallest variant of the Vivo X200 Pro is a great alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25.

For the start of the MWC, Lenovo releases a new generation of ThinkPad laptops out into the world. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 receives some of the biggest upgrades. The now smallest ThinkPad laptop weighs below one kilogram. As for the CPUs, AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Arrow Lake are gonna be offered.

The well known office ThinkPads have been updated to the newest CPUs - with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4, Lenovo releases updates of its most popular business laptops. The center of the stage is taken by the many new CPU options.

The most affordable 5G smartphone in Xiaomi's current Redmi series is the Redmi Note 14 5G. In our comprehensive review, the device scored with extensive features and good performance. Prices currently hover around €250, but growing discounts may soon pave the way to the €200 mark in some markets.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been shown off at MWC 2025. Like its predecessor, the phone is centred around its camera prowess with its quad rear cameras. It also comes with cutting-edge hardware like a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6,000 mAh battery and an AMOLED panel with 3,200 nits peak brightness.

Samsung has launched a new affordable smartphone, the Galaxy A26 5G. Samsung’s new A26 5G smartphone features an Exynos 1380 chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 25 W wired charging. It’s available in black, white, and mint color options.

The Samsung Galaxy S36 has officially been shown off at MWC 2025. It ditches its predecessor's Exynos SoC for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, upgrades the fast charging on its 5,000 mAh to 45 Watts and lets you record HDR video using the 12 MP selfie camera.

The iQoo Z10 Turbo is tipped to launch with a series-first Pro sibling, powered by series-first MediaTek silicon. It is also now believed to charge faster than the Z9 Turbo - or its Endurance Edition - with a much bigger battery than either preceding Android smartphone. iQoo might have to make compromises elsewhere to present it at an attractive price, however.

Oppo's current premier Android smartphone line-up currently consists of the Find X8 and X8 Pro, which have launched with a wired charging downgrade compared to their Find X7-series predecessors. Their upcoming 2025 flagship counterpart the X8 Ultra will not have the same disadvantage, according to a new leak.

As the current market leader, Samsung doesn't seem to feel much pressure and only introduced some minor upgrades to its latest flagship phone. Is the significantly improved Galaxy AI enough reason to upgrade to the S25 Ultra?

Honor is tipped to launch a rival to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 in mid-2025. It is now tipped to do so with a processor that would be a substantial upgrade to that of its predecessor the Magic V Flip - however, that would still not be enough to overtake the upcoming Motorola Razr + 2025.

Oppo's habitual mid-year updates for its mid-tier range of Android smartphones is thought to involve a lot of flagship-grade build quality, biometrics and extra buttons in 2025. Some of them are also now projected to come with the Quick Button for camera functions that debuted in the higher-end Find X8 series.

Oppo has launched its latest affordable A5 Pro smartphone outside China. Oppo’s new budget-focused smartphone ships with MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 120 Hz HD+ display, a 50 MP main camera sensor, and a 5,800 mAh battery, among other features. It is now available for purchase via Oppo’s official website.

The Xiaomi Poco X7 is a well-equipped all-rounder that, unlike its more expensive sister model, the Poco X7 Pro, even supports eSIMs. Find out more about the smartphone's capabilities in our review summary below.

iQoo is now believed to be the first Android OEM to integrate the upcoming premium Dimensity 9400+ SoC into a new smartphone. The "Neo11 Pro" might augment the MediaTek flagship processor with a dedicated display chip, as might its mid-range Z10 Turbo-series counterparts with their own silicon. All three handsets are thought to have class-leading battery life.

The 16e has just been unveiled as the very first iPhone with 'Apple 5G' thanks to the new C1 chip. Its successor is now tipped to be called the C3 rather than the C2, perhaps because it will not launch for about 2 years from now. In the meantime, the Cupertino behemoth has provided a deeper dive into the silicon and features of its inaugural modem.

Nothing's latest video recounts some design brainstorming sessions for its upcoming series of mid-range Android smartphones. The official leak seems to confirm numerous details on the Phone (3a) Pro's appearance, and how it has changed compared to the previous generation. It also offers a first, fleeting glimpse at the upcoming flagship Phone (3).

A rare Sony Xperia prototype phone has turned up for sale on the OLX market place. The device appears to be what was known as the AG-1 in Sony’s internal communications, and it was never globally released. The phone was powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset and featured a very long form to allow for its 21:9 aspect ratio and additional communications equipment.

iQoo is now believed to call its next-gen flagship Android smartphone the 15 Pro, even though the brand's most premium handset of the moment is the 13. The upcoming device is now tipped to come to build on the battery upgrades of its predecessor with an increased rated capacity. The 15 Pro might also have one of the best displays in the industry on its debut.

Those not wanting to splash exorbitant amounts of money a good smartphone are advised to take a look Xiaomi's Poco brand, which has some exciting candidates. The latest addition is the Poco X7 Pro, which scored very well in our review with fantastic performance, a 120 Hz AMOLED screen and long battery life.

The X200 Ultra is tipped to launch as a top-end Android smartphone with Vivo's most cutting-edge Zeiss-branded cameras to date later in 2025. It is now tipped to have a slightly more vibrant range of rear panel colors than its predecessor. The possibly less expensive, yet updated, X200s that might launch alongside it also allegedly has a new finish option.

One-inch sensor, 200MP periscope lens with wide-range lossless zoom, second telephoto for 10-centimeter macros: Xiaomi's next "imaging flagship" Android smartphone is now backed to have it all on its imminent launch. Its new "end-to-end" Leica optics have allegedly leaked in full on Weibo, painting the device as the ultimate low-light photography handset.

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is an upcoming flagship Android smartphone tipped to beat equally premium namesakes like the Vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra to an upgrade to a cutting-edge flat display. Its successor might have a similar advantage, and might be one of the thinnest devices of its generation.

Customers had to wait a few months, but it looks like the wait is over. Lenovo's PSREF database now lists the additional hardware options people have been waiting for, including 5G, IPS screens and less expensive Intel Core Ultra CPUs. And not just those, as Lenovo surprisingly also adds a new OLED screen.

The Honor 300 is already projected to be supplanted by an Android smartphone with a significant battery upgrade to go with its new SoC. Now, the "400" is thought to have a smaller display compared to its predecessor. It might be joined by a Pro variant of 'normal' size, although its Ultra sibling could be discontinued in 2025.

A new leak shows off the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro in all their glory. They have remarkably different designs, especially when it comes to the rear camera modules. This will allow users to easily distunguish between them.

Nothing's upcoming mid-rangers, the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, have shown up on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. The former comes with 8 GB of RAM and the latter with 12 GB.

Oppo is due to launch the Find N5 as its latest foldable Android smartphone tomorrow (February 20, 2025). Its latest leak purports to spill its specs in more detail than ever before, thereby potentially exposing it as the lightest device of its series to date, along with its largest cover display and least straightforward camera upgrades.

Apple has finally lifted the covers off its supposedly affordable iPhone. But in the company's defence, it comes with pretty decent hardware such as an A18 chip, a 48 MP camera sensor and an Action Button.

Vivo is thought to provide a refresh of its current vanilla Android flagship smartphone in mid-2025. It is now thought to have various strategic upgrades over the plain X200, one of which might concern its battery. The X200s is now tipped to be even more premium than the series' current Pro flagship in this respect.

A well-known leaker has revealed how much the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro will cost in some European countries. The former will be available in two memory/storage configurations, while the latter will be restricted to just one.

A new leak speaks about a second Galaxy Flip device from Samsung. It is widely speculated to be the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which will sport more or less the same hardware as its last-gen counterpart, but replace the Qualcomm SoC with an Exynos 2400.

The Neo 7 SE is tipped to out-muscle the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro/Poco X7 Pro with a significantly larger 7,000mAh battery. Realme has yet to confirm that spec outright, but has now set an imminent launch date for its upcoming mid-tier Android smartphone. The SE's "Mecha Design" and surprise budget 7x variant have also been revealed in advance.

Jon Prosser has shown us our first glimpse of Apple's new iPhone Air. Formerly known as the iPhone 17 Air/iPhone 17 Slim, it is slated to be one of Apple's thinnest phones yet. But this clearly comes at the cost of some features and battery capacity.

The Galaxy A26 5G will debut as a smartphone that might rock a feature Samsung has cut out of its premium Android smartphones for generations, according to its Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documentation. It is also destined for launch in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland, according to some additional new leaks. The device is also thought to debut with a design similar to that of the higher-end Galaxy A36 and A56 5G.

The Realme P3x 5G is due for an imminent debut as an Android smartphone with an upgrade to the Dimensity 6400 processor as one of its main claims to a selling point. MediaTek has just revealed how 'new' that silicon is actually going to be - which, compared to its immediate predecessor, is not much.

Oppo touts the upcoming Find N5 as its most sophisticated foldable smartphone yet in terms of design and durability. Now, a new leak purports to confirm that it will have advanced connectivity as well, albeit in a limited-edition version. It seems to have the same slightly cut-down version of the new Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for top-end Android devices as its non-Satellite counterpart.

The OnePlus 13 is believed to be joined by a Mini version in 2025. It is projected to pack similarly high-end Android smartphone specs into its more compact form-factor. Now, there are signs that it might also have a battery of the same cutting-edge capacity as its 'normal' counterpart.

The iQoo Neo 10R is already slated to become the fastest Android smartphone within a to-be-determined price-bracket when it is unleashed on the Indian market. Now, it seems it will also have some of the fastest wired charging technology. Its new hype lends weight to the theory that it will also have a 144Hz display and battery at least as large as that of the higher-end OnePlus 13.

Jon Prosser claims to have seen the iPhone 17 Pro and says the earlier rumours about a camera bar are false. He has posted some renders that show us what the upcoming flagship could look like at launch.