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Fresh details about RedMagic's next gaming smartphone have emerged before the device's official release. Allegedly much lighter and thinner than the RedMagic 11 Pro, the device should still pack a huge battery, ultra-fast charging and a large display.

Amazon has the Retroid Pocket 5 selling at a discounted price for a limited time. The new low price makes it even cheaper than purchasing it directly from Retroid.

According to a new report, Oppo is set to release not one but two new foldable smartphones in 2026. While one will replace the Find N5 with 200 MP primary, 50 MP telephoto and 50 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, the second is set to take the fight to Apple's long-rumoured iPhone Fold.

Early details about a new OnePlus smartphone backed by a future flagship chipset have surfaced in a new leak. Likely the Dimensity 9500 Plus, the chipset is expected to complement a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a circa 9,000 mAh silicon carbon battery.

Motorola’s new Moto G Power (2026) smartphone is now officially available for purchase in the US. The budget-range smartphone ships with a decent set of features, including a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50 MP main camera, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 30 W wired charging support.

Chinese tablet manufacturer Teclast installs its own ArtOS operating system, designed for creative work, on its tablets. But does it really confer advantages in drawing and editing?

Keen observers have known for months now that Samsung will exclusively increase the charging speed to 60 watts for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the first time in years. Whether this will actually translate into shorter charging times in practice has been revealed by a purportedly official test result from Samsung's labs. We also take a look at early Galaxy S26 accessories.

Surfing the internet for 1.5 days straight? With extra-large batteries and efficient processors, smartphones reached new heights in 2025. We look at different price ranges and give recommendations for smartphones with long battery life, from bargains to top-of-the-line models.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is likely still a month or two away from being unveiled internationally. In the meantime, details about this global model have emerged. Sadly, it seems that Xiaomi is preparing to offer the device with a significant downgrade over the model sold in its home market.

The Epic Games Store has delivered a second free game of the week for account holders. While many would have expected the company to offer Bloons TD 6 on Android and iOS this week too, Epic Games had other ideas. This week's mobile giveaway is a casual arcade game called Bouncemasters, which comes highly rated.

Honor continues to ride the wave of iPhone clones and will soon launch the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, a colorful competitor to the thin and light iPhone Air, at least on the Chinese market. Following the Honor Power 2, which looks very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, the Magic 8 Pro Air is expected to combine Pro features with a thin, lightweight design.

According to a new report, Qualcomm could be preparing more Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets than previous rumours suggested. As well as 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variants, a third manufactured by Samsung Foundry on its 2 nm node is also now on the cards.

The Turbo 6V is OnePlus' attempt to capture some of the mid-range smartphone market. Equipped with a 144 Hz AMOLED display and the same chipset as the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, the OnePlus Turbo 6V also packs a massive battery, a 50 MP primary camera and up to 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage.

OnePlus has started a new smartphone series with the launch of the OnePlus Turbo 6. Joined by the cheaper Turbo 6V, the Turbo 6 challenges the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, Poco F7 and other upper-midrange smartphones with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a whopping 9,000 mAh battery capacity.

Xiaomi has refreshed the Poco M smartphone series with the M8 Pro 5G and the M8 5G. The Pro variant ships with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging support. On top of that, it comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage options.

Motorola has launched a new premium smartphone, the Signature, at CES 2026. The company’s new flagship smartphone comes with a well-rounded specs sheet, including a 165 Hz AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, triple 50 MP rear cameras, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 90 W wired, 50 W wireless, 10 W reverse wireless, and 5 W reverse wired charging support.

Prominent leaker, Evan Blass, has revealed how much the Motorola Razr Fold will cost in the US. When compared to rival foldables, it sure is cheaper, but that lower price tag may be due to Motorola choosing not to go for the most powerful Snapdragon processor.

FiiO is launching the M33 R2R, a new player that fills the gap below its flagship M27 and makes audiophile R2R technology more affordable. Equipped with Android 13, a Snapdragon 680 processor and a powerful 1100 mW output, the player is expected to cost around $600.

A reliable leaker has shared fresh expectations for the Vivo X300 Ultra. Anticipated to arrive later this quarter, apparently a 'newly added XXX' is set to join 35 mm primary, 85 mm telephoto and 1/1.28-inch ultra-wide-angle cameras.

In recent months, Samsung has been rumoured to have developed a Galaxy Z 'Wide Fold' to take on the Apple iPhone Fold. Now, early evidence has identified that a second book-style foldable is in the works, and possibly as a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold8 too.

Pen input, practical format, special screen modes for drawing and painting—Teclast is trying very hard to position its ArtPad Air as an alternative for creative professionals. We took a closer look at what the tablet can do and where it falls short.

Qualcomm's CEO has been quoted confirming past rumours about an impending Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 refresh. Adopting Samsung Foundry's 2 nm manufacturing process, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is said to be powering just two foldables at present.

Vivo has delivered a significant new camera update for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Rolling out now, the Android 16-based update introduces several new features, including one that was previously exclusive to the Vivo X300 Pro.

Xiaomi has started teasing the release of its next sub-flagship smartphone. Contrary to recent rumours, the device is set to arrive as the Redmi Turbo 5 Max. Xiaomi has already hinted at the device's launch date and hardware specifications, too.

The Razr Fold is arguably Motorola's biggest launch to grace CES 2026. A true Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold7 rival, the Razr Fold threatens its main rivals with a pair of large displays and triple 50 MP cameras.

As the official technology partner of FIFA, Lenovo (and Motorola) have announced a handful of FIFA World Cup 26 limited edition devices. The portfolio of products include special editions of the Lenovo Idea Tab and the Motorola Razr 60.

At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the FIFA Edition of the Yoga Tab. The Android tablet features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, dual rear cameras, stylus support, and a FIFA World Cup 2026-themed folio case.

The Moto Pen Ultra is a smart stylus Motorola has made for its premium phones, the Motorola Signature and Razr Fold. The pressure-sensitive stylus has tilt detection, palm rejection, and comes with a charging case.

The RedMagic 11 Air has surfaced in early benchmarks before its global release. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the RedMagic 11 Air outperforms many last-generation gaming smartphones even at this early stage.

A new rumor suggests the OnePlus 16 series may include a 'Pro' or 'Ultra' model. The device could reportedly focus on delivering an all-around flagship experience, compared to the company's current strategy with the latest OnePlus 15, which prioritizes performance.

Recent hands-on images show just how closely the Honor Power 2 resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were taken at the launch of the 10,000 mAh battery monster in China, which, apart from a few other highlights such as IP69K certification, is clearly positioned in the mid-range and already available in China for the equivalent of $386.

Popular leaker Evan Blass has shared several images of Motorola's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Razr Fold. The leak comes on the eve of the device's launch at CES 2026, and it shows what the device looks like and some of its features.

Reports on the Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras have been conflicting but the latest of them could excite fans of the lineup more than ever before, with the flagship phone said to be in line for massive upgrades to its camera system.

8BitDo has unveiled a new mobile controller for Android and Apple smartphones. The FlipPad connects via USB-C to your device but only supports gaming in portrait mode.

No Zenfone 13 or ROG Phone 10 in 2026. This is the latest news from Taiwan, where Asus is reportedly finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Chinese and Korean brands. The long-term future of Asus' mobile division remains to be seen.

Not only the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but also the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will compete globally for the top position in the camera flagship ranking in 2026. The latter will feature the only quad camera and some exciting but perhaps also disappointing special features, as the latest leaks from China suggest.

In Indonesia, a very early Samsung teaser for the upcoming Galaxy camera flagship has just been discovered on Instagram, revealing not only the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the international model but also the names of the four planned color options. Meanwhile, an eyewitness has confirmed the new and, in his opinion, improved camera design.

After appearing in leaks and rumors, the iQoo 15 Ultra has now been officially confirmed. The company shared the launch window for the upcoming smartphone and teased that it will deliver high performance.

A wild rumor regarding the upcoming Zeiss camera flagship phone of 2026 is currently circulating on social media and, if it turns out to be true, it would indeed be a major surprise. According to this rumor, the highly anticipated Vivo X300 Ultra might copy a feature from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but in a very different way and potentially with better results.

Despite recent camera trade-offs on its latest flagship, OnePlus may be preparing a notable shift in its camera hardware with the next-gen OnePlus 16. A new leak from a well-known tipster suggests that the upcoming flagship could adopt a 200MP camera sensor.

Clicks has launched a new keyboard accessory for smartphones that attaches magnetically to your device. Called the Clicks Power Keyboard, it connects via Bluetooth and doubles as a magnetic wireless power bank.

Initiating a bank transfer on the subway without being disturbed or sharing private photos without nearby passengers seeing everything sounds like a very practical feature for prospective Galaxy S26 Ultra users. This feature has now been shown in action for the first time in the form of an official animation that was discovered in one of Samsung’s stock apps.

The Clicks Communicator is the first smartphone from the brand behind the Clicks keyboard cases. The BlackBerry-styled phone has all the features of a modern smartphone, and even includes features that have become increasingly rare such as a replaceable back, a notification LED, and an audio jack.

Facing stiff pricing pressure from the iPhone 17 series, Samsung is reportedly moving away from increasing the price of the Galaxy S26 series. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are also said to cost the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, respectively.

Samsung is reportedly developing its own custom CPU and GPU architectures for the Exynos 2800 chipset in a bid to secure full hardware independence from ARM and AMD. The Exynos 2800 will likely debut in the Galaxy S28 series in 2028.

There's always a color that manufacturers veer towards in a year, launching several of their products in the same or similar hue. For 2025, Blue seems to have been that color as several brands including Google, OnePlus, Motorola, Samsung, and Xiaomi launched at least one blue phone.

Vivo has a reason to celebrate. While the Vivo X200 Ultra already secured a spot among the five best smartphone cameras in DxoMark’s ranking, the Vivo X300 Pro has now surpassed this achievement with an even better second place finish. According to reviewers, the Vivo X300 Pro could be an excellent alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro, especially for video enthusiasts.