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Vivo has confirmed plans to launch a new mid-range smartphone. Described as the 'people's flagship' because of its 200 MP camera and 7,000 mAh battery, the Vivo Y500 Pro will also feature the chipset that already powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro.

OnePlus recently introduced the Ace 6 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and the company has already confirmed plans to launch the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. A new unofficial image of a retail box has now surfaced, hinting that the device may arrive as the OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max.

New information regarding Samsung's 2026 flagship candybar smartphones has emerged in South Korean media. Apparently, rising component costs make price increases across the Galaxy S26 series inevitable, despite recent behaviour from the company suggesting otherwise.

If you’ve been holding out for a deal on the best budget phone of the year, your patience is paying off. Google’s $499 mid-ranger, Pixel 9a, is $100 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, matching one of its best-ever prices.

The smartphone is almost perfect; is there anything left to improve? Xiaomi is trying to do just that with the 17 Pro Max, which features a second display on the back. But how useful is this feature in everyday life?

The iQOO 15 Mini has reportedly entered testing with the Dimensity 9500+ chipset, moving away from earlier plans to use Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon processor. The device is expected to launch in H1 2026 as part of a growing compact flagship segment that may also welcome the OnePlus 15T and Oppo Find X9s.

A second new Sony Xperia smartphone has surfaced in a fresh leak alongside the rumoured Xperia 1 VIII. Presumed to be the Xperia 10 VIII rather than a new Xperia 5, the device already has what appears to be six regional variants even at this early stage.

A renowned leaker has shed new light on the state of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra before its impending launch. Allegedly, Xiaomi will use its next Ultra flagship to directly target the Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro by surpassing both when it comes to telephoto camera capabilities.

One of the first accessories for all three Galaxy S26 models offers a glimpse into the design of Samsung's three flagship phones of 2026, particularly regarding the shape and size of their displays. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's front design closely resembles that of its two siblings.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is due to be officially launched later this year. In the meantime, South Korea has provided a closer look at the company's first tri-foldable smartphone ahead of time and how it compares against the Galaxy Z Fold7.

Google has discounted the Pixel 10 series once again, this time even lower than before. The Pixel 10 is $200 off while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off.

Motorola has introduced a new mid-range smartphone with a 120 Hz display and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. Also packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a 50 MP camera, the Moto G100s should be available outside China as the Moto G67 Power.

The 4th-gen Lenovo Legion Y700 was launched in May 2025, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor while keeping a compact form factor. A new leak has now surfaced, revealing details of the potential Lenovo Legion Y700 (5th Gen) with the latest flagship Qualcomm processor, a larger battery, and a similar compact design.

Xiaomi has only just started its global HyperOS 3 rollout. Nonetheless, the company is preparing to introduce HyperOS 3.1 in its home market. Unfortunately, over 20 devices are expected to miss out on HyperOS 3.1, including the Poco F5 Pro, numerous Redmi Note smartphones and older Xiaomi flagships too.

AnTuTu has shared the top flagship phones that have achieved the highest average scores throughout October 2025. The top five spots are taken by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphones, with only three Dimensity 9500 phones in the list.

Retroid has re-released its long-awaited Pocket 5 successor. Now available in two designs and five colours, the Retroid Pocket 6 features an upgraded chipset, a larger battery and a faster AMOLED display than its predecessor for $209 at launch.

RedMagic has finally confirmed its full international release plans for the RedMagic 11 Pro. Available for as little as $699 globally and $749 in the US, the RedMagic 11 Pro combines hardware like a 7,500 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 144 Hz AMOLED display in a package that undercuts its flagship rivals.

A teardown of the newly released Motorola Edge 70 by YouTuber Kingmi Mobile has revealed more about the device: its ultra-thin screen, large battery, and a compact cooling system.

Realme has confirmed that the GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Edition will launch on November 10 in China, marking the brand’s second collaboration with the luxury carmaker. The limited-edition flagship combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a 200 MP camera, and a racing-inspired design for performance enthusiasts and collectors alike.

OnePlus has recently released two smartphones, with one of them being a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone. The company is apparently working on two more phones, and one of them packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is a 10.9-inch Android tablet positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the company's flagship models. The base model is currently discounted on Amazon, dropping from its original $499 launch price to $399 as part of a limited-time deal.

The Anbernic RG DS is now officially available. It features two screens, making it particularly suitable for Nintendo DS games. The model is offered in various colors and with or without a memory card.

Chinese flagships will continue to impress in the coming years. In addition to a dual 200 MP camera on the Vivo X300 Ultra next year, a rival company is already working on a dual periscope 400 MP monster consisting of two 200 MP sensors, which may succeed the Oppo Find X9 Ultra in 2027.

Reports suggest the Redmi Turbo 5 series will feature a 9,000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging. This huge capacity, enabled by new silicon carbon technology, could set a new benchmark for mainstream endurance.

Hope dies last. Six model variants of the first double-foldable Galaxy Z TriFold were discovered in a recent certification round, two of which could also be intended for a European launch, but probably not until 2026.

Last week, Oppo brought the latest Hasselblad camera flagship to Europe. While it will not be officially available in all countries until the end of November, certain EU states have already listed the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro, in some cases with significant price differences thanks to numerous pre-order promotions. We have discovered significant savings potential in two countries in particular.

The Cuktech 10 Air magnetic power bank has been unveiled in China. It's an affordable portable charger with a built-in display and support for 55W fast charging through wired mode and 15W through wireless.

MagicX has lifted the lid on another gaming handheld focused on emulating one or two specific systems. This time, the company has presented the Two DS 46 in two designs aimed at being powerful enough to emulate up to 90% of Nintendo 3DS games at a 2x resolution scale and higher.

Vivo has just released the X300 and X300 Pro. Based on early evidence, the Vivo X300 Ultra will be joining the pair by being released globally with a 35 mm and 200 MP primary camera, as well as a 200 MP telephoto camera like the current Vivo X200 Ultra.

A well-known leaker has confirmed some key features of the Leica camera in the successor to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which is expected to launch in December and arrive in Europe in early 2026. Once again, there is talk of a zoom camera with variable focal length, available at least in a high-end model, as well as other goodies such as zoom flash and a multi-spectral sensor.

Lenovo has slashed the price of its powerful gaming Android tablet, Legion Tab Gen 3. For a limited time, you can grab it for $130 off its regular price. The tablet boasts powerful internals, including a 165Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and superfast 256GB UFS 4.0 storage.

The Poco F series is a performance-oriented mid-range lineup from Xiaomi. The Poco F8 Pro has now surfaced in an NBTC certification in Thailand, confirming its model number and hinting at a global launch.

There was a time when Samsung's low-cost smartphone models were not recommended. Other manufacturers offered better features and more sophisticated designs, while Samsung lagged behind. This has now changed with the new Galaxy A models, which are once again setting standards in their price range.

The latest information from leaker Digital Chat Station points to solid performance and efficiency gains for Mediatek's upcoming midrange SoC.

In our review, the Alldocube Ultra Pad impresses with its large 12.95-inch display, powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, ample storage, and 15,000 mAh battery.

Anbernic has been spotted quietly revealing all key hardware specifications for its next gaming handheld ahead of time. Confirming a recent leak, the company plans to equip the Anbernic RG DS with the lesser spotted Rockchip RK3568 chipset to emulate Nintendo DS games.

Ayaneo has shared the first concrete teaser for its eponymous smartphone. Still called the Ayaneo Phone, the device appears to borrow from other gaming-first smartphones like the RedMagic 11 Pro by completely doing away with a bulky camera housing.

A leaker has revealed various details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 ahead of Qualcomm's official announcement. While the chipset may match the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 when it comes to CPU performance, it could fall slightly behind the older Snapdragon 8 Elite in GPU-heavy tasks.

A fresh leak for the Samsung Galaxy S26 brings an early look at key hardware upgrades coming in 2026. Beyond the expected new processors and improved displays, the devices are said to get some important camera upgrades, with the bigger 3x telephoto sensors being the star of the show.

The Obsidian Google Pixel 9 with 128 GB of storage is currently down by $254.02 on Amazon. Thanks to this deal, this specific variant of the last-gen compact flagship phone can now be picked up for a discounted price of $544.98.

After releasing the stable HyperOS 3 update for the first batch of global phones, Xiaomi has now shifted its focus to the Poco devices. The F7 Ultra happens to be the first of the lineup to receive the Android 16 firmware.

A new certification has revealed that Xiaomi is still working towards releasing the Xiaomi 17 globally. With early evidence also suggesting that a global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is on the cards, no equivalent evidence has emerged about the Xiaomi 17 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

Xiaomi is gearing to replace its Redmi Note 14 series smartphones with Redmi Note 15 models. While the company already sells 5G variants in its home market, these three are set to be joined by the Redmi Note 15 4G and Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G globally.

Oppo’s Find N series, the brand’s flagship foldable lineup, saw its latest release, the Find N5, in February 2025 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Now, a new leak has surfaced online revealing key details of the potential Find N6 featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a large battery.

The iQoo Neo 11 arrives as a cheaper alternative to the iQoo 15. It has a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and its 7,500mAh battery should provide hours of gaming sessions.

New leaks, including a hands-on video, confirm several key specifications for the upcoming Realme C85 Pro. The device is shown to have a 7,000mAh battery and an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. The video also reveals its design, which includes a new ring light integrated into the camera module. Internally, it reportedly uses a Snapdragon 685 4G-only chipset, paired with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen and a 50MP main camera.