Samsung Galaxy S24 FE makes Geekbench debut with new Exynos 2400 variantThe Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (model number SM-S721B) has just shown up on Geekbench. It appears to be running a slightly underclocked Exynos 2400 variant and an Xclipse 940 GPU. Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2024 04:53
Xiaomi tipped to release world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered, no-compromise clamshell foldable smartphone soonThe Mix Flip is now widely projected to launch as Xiaomi's first globally-available foldable Android smartphone. It is also thought to have a build like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rather than the higher-end Z Fold5 - never...Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2024 16:56
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro: A mid-range flagship killer refresh with a custom sports car-inspired finish(?)OnePlus is projected to release a Pro version of its premium mid-range Ace 3 (or 12R for the global market) Android smartphone with a higher-end processor later in 2024. Now, it is tipped not merely to debut with a new look, but o...Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2024 16:06
Oukitel announces pricing and availability for latest slim-edged 5G smartphonesOukitel has announced the date on which a "World Premiere" for its latest Android 14 smartphones will take place. The C50 and WP50 both run on the same 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity smartphone, although only one has a rugged build...Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2024 17:16
Realme GT7 Pro tipped to launch as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered refresh of own predecessorRealme is already projected to set the bar for flagship Android smartphones powered by the upcoming, cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor with the GT7 Pro. The device is now also said to have an "ultra-high spec" OLED display...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2024 20:17
iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence to be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and newer devicesiOS 18 is projected to be unveiled as the first major software update for Apple handsets enhanced by AI as soon as tomorrow (June 10, 2024). However, those upgrades will come with a catch for millions of existing iPhone users, acc...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2024 17:08
Infinix Note 40: An entire series of smartphones refreshed with new BMW Racing EditionsThe Infinix Note 40 line of 120Hz AMOLED display Android smartphones debuted with series-first 20W Wireless MagCharge technology and a choice of 5G and non-5G variants. Now, all of them have their own special edition, re-styled wi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2024 17:05
New mid-range durability-focused Android smartphone spotted on way to new marketThe OPPO A3 Pro is a dual rear camera smartphone that starts with 8GB of RAM, yet is also touted as the first "fully waterproof" device of its class, as it is IP69-certified for almost rugged-grade ingress protection. Now, it is p...Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2024 16:15
CMF Phone 1 teaser confirms imminent launchCMF, Nothing's sub-brand, has hinted at plans to launch its first smartphone soon. It is called the CMF Phone 1 and comes with an orange chassis with a rotary dial. Anil Ganti, 06 Jun 2024 14:04
Motorola Edge 2024 comes to the US with Android 14, larger battery and slight MSRP cutMotorola's Edge is back with a new vanilla flagship with all the potential advantages of its series. They include a 144Hz pOLED display, 68W TurboPower charging and a 50MP OIS rear camera. Its generationally-unchanged vegan leathe...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2024 16:14
Huawei Nova 13 Lite tipped to have 5G Kirin processor as best upgrade thus farThe Nova 12 Lite was the only member of Huawei's 2023 premium mid-range smartphone series to be 4G/LTE-only, and had the aging Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to prove it. Its successor, however, is now tipped to have the same kind ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2024 19:22
More evidence of new Ultra-high-end Samsung foldable appears ahead of next Unpacked eventThe Galaxy Z Fold6 is thought to be the first device of its premium foldable line to lose its status as a Samsung flagship to a new Ultra variant in 2024. Now, more tantalizing signs of this new, allegedly top-end Android handset ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2024 18:22
Realme gears up to make Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone globalRealme's CEO Sky Li has appeared in a Forbes article to declare that "GT is Back" in the form of its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered flagship killer. The Android device is also backed to bring smartphone AI into the mainstream by beco...Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2024 21:38
Razr Plus: 2024 flagship foldable smartphone joins vanilla sibling in official certification with enlarged cover displayMotorola's highest-end foldable Android smartphone of 2024 will have a bigger cover display compared to that of 2023, according to a new leak. It is also thinner and can have more RAM than its vanilla counterpart, apparently. Then...Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2024 19:55
Next flagship Android smartphone from Realme tipped to be first to launch with upcoming Qualcomm flagship SoCThe race to be the first to launch an Android smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor will be won by Realme, according to a prolific and typically reliable leaker. The new GT-series flagship might also thus be first to la...Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2024 21:38
Arm unveils new Cortex-X925 and Cortex-A725 CPUs cores alongside 14-core Immortalis-G925 GPUArm has unveiled its next generation of CPU cores and GPU for high-end smartphone SoCs. The Cortex-X925 succeeds the Cortex-X4 as the new prime core, whereas the Cortex-A725 brings incremental upgrades over the Cortex-A720. Anil Ganti, 29 May 2024 17:00
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 clock speed to beat Dimensity 9300 while falling short of purported Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 frequencySome notable specifications for the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 have leaked out with details such as core cluster design, process node choice, and core frequency laid bare. Interestingly, the Dimensity 9400’s core frequency is reporte...Fawad Murtaza, 29 May 2024 14:30
First Dimensity 9400-powered flagship smartphone nominated in new leakThe MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is a chipset backed to rival the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for the title of highest-performance high-end processor for mobile devices in the near future. Now, a new leak purports to name the device th...Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 18:01
2025 flagship smartphones from OnePlus and OPPO tipped to undergo significant battery upgradeA select few brands currently have premium Android smartphones with the largest batteries on the market - now, they are tipped to get even bigger in 2025. Furthermore, most of these rumored ultra-high-capacity handsets are slated ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 17:24
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tipped to gain substantial camera feature boost with next major software upgradeThe Galaxy S24 series of new flagship Android smartphones await their most significant software updates yet, according to a noted leaker. Ice Universe claims to have confirmed its name and firmware version, although the latter onl...Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2024 16:20
New vegan leather smartphone from Samsung tipped to launch at slightly questionable price in IndiaThe Galaxy F55 5G is officially slated for an imminent launch on the Indian market. However, its pricing has allegedly leaked out in advance, hinting at sub-$400 levels of affordability for the new mid-tier Android smartphone. The...Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2024 18:17
2024 Motorola foldable clamshell smartphone surfaces with predicted upgrade in new leakMotorola is said to release a 2024 version of its mid-range Razr foldable clamshell smartphones with the same enlarged cover display as its flagship Razr Plus (or Razr+) counterpart, which would be an improvement on the current mo...Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2024 16:57
New Qualcomm chipset tipped to power the high-res display yet mid-range smartphones of the near futureSome of the newest Android smartphones on the market with the on-trend 1.5K OLED display type are powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7 Plus (or 7+) Gen 3. However, according to a famous leaker, there is a new alternative on the ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 19:40
Vivo X Fold3 Pro: Top-end foldable Android smartphone to hit global market from June 2024Vivo has now confirmed that it will launch one of the most premium of its smartphones outside of China in 2024. The X Fold3 Pro is now officially slated to become India's "Best Fold Ever" in the coming weeks. It is also backed to ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 18:17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim and Galaxy Z Flip6 Slim reportedly in the works for an early 2025 launchMultiple sources have stumbled upon what look like "Slim" versions of Samsung's upcoming foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim is said to launch without S Pen support, but the Galaxy Z Flip6 Slim is mostly identical to its non-Slim co...Anil Ganti, 25 May 2024 08:52
Honor tipped to launch new smartphone with on-trend screen type, tough build, large battery and tiny priceHonor's X series of Android smartphones already targets more affordable segments of the market with surprisingly powerful specs and features. The OEM is now tipped to go even further along those lines with a new variant with a cam...Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 18:59
OnePlus tipped to release second-gen foldable smartphone with upgraded build and display techOnePlus is now believed to wait until 2025 to announce its next foldable Android smartphone. However, it might be worth the wait, according to a typically knowledgeable leaker. The "Open 2" is projected to launch with potentially ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 17:54
89% Vivo X Fold3 Smartphone Review: A physics-defying, insanely light 8-inch foldableLighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Vivo X Fold3 focuses more on achieving a thin and light design than on cameras or performance. The concept may very well work given that the foldable smartphone is priced attractively. Our tests show that the Vivo X Fold3 is more than just convincing.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 8.03" | 219 gMarcus Herbrich, 24 May 2024 12:09
OPPO Reno12 Pro debuts as series-first Gorilla Glass, IP65 and dual 50MP rear camera Android smartphoneOPPO touts its latest Reno-series Android smartphones as both slimmer and tougher than ever before, thanks in part to new quad-curved AMOLED displays covered with Gorilla Glass. The 12 Pro also boasts high-end silicon, up to 16GB ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2024 19:07
Samsung begins development of 2 nm Exynos SoCSamsung has started working on a new 2 nm Exynos chip. It is very likely the next-gen Exynos 2600, which will power the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. Anil Ganti, 23 May 2024 15:06
85% Nubia Flip 5G review - The affordable flip phone with a great displayInexpensive foldable smartphone. The Nubia Flip 5G aims to be an affordable foldable phone. It competes for buyers' attention with its mid-range SoC, surprisingly good display and two storage variants. You can find out all the details in this review.Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | 6.90" | 214 gDaniel Schmidt, 22 May 2024 18:25
GT 6T: Realme unleashes brightest smartphone display yet on Indian market for under $400Realme has now confirmed that India's first Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 (or 7+ Gen 3) smartphone is also its first with a 6,000-nit display. The GT 6T will ship with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, an ultra-large battery with extra-fast charg...Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2024 15:16
Sony tipped to launch compact smartphone with Xperia Pro-grade main cameraSony is now tipped to launch a follow-up to its latest Xperia 1 VI flagship Android smartphone with a potentially superior main rear camera - and a much smaller chassis. Nevertheless, the alleged Pro-I successor might have a decen...Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2024 19:45
91% Porsche Design | Honor Magic6 RSR review - A stylish luxury smartphone with a powerful batterySleek. The Magic6 RSR represents the second chapter in the collaboration between Porsche Design and Honor. Not only does its design and storage configuration leave an exclusive impression—its price does, too. Read everything you need to know in this review.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 237 gDaniel Schmidt, 21 May 2024 18:46
OPPO Reno12 series confirmed to launch with classic design while specs leak out in advanceOPPO has now officially announced that its Reno series of mid-range Android smartphones is coming back in May 2024. It might have last-gen looks, yet is now tipped to launch with a total of three 50MP cameras and AMOLED displays d...Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2024 18:41
Honor tipped to produce clamshell foldable smartphone with most screen of 2024Should the latest renders and leaks be proven accurate, Honor has developed a Magic V Flip that can beat potential rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola Razr 2024 in terms of its cover screen real estate. The firs...Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2024 16:46
World's first Dimensity 9300+ smartphone debuts with 144Hz AMOLED display, dual 50MP rear cameras and 120W chargingiQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flag...Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2024 22:03
Samsung Foundry's second-get 3 nm node supposedly afflicted by low yieldsAccording to a report from a Korean news outlet, Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge SF3GAP node's yields are just 20%. It will be used to manufacture the Exynod 2500 later this year. Anil Ganti, 20 May 2024 12:12
OPPO Reno: 2024 premium mid-range Android smartphones tipped to launch with Samsung Galaxy S24-esque camera humpsOPPO is now slated to ditch the potentially polarizing camera hump of its Reno11-series sub-flagship Android smartphones as the line's next generation takes shape. The OEM is now believed to go with a much more traditional design ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2024 16:44
Redmi flagship smartphone with top-end charging tech spotted in pre-launch leakThe Redmi K60 Ultra's successor remains stubbornly conspicuous by its absence, yet has reportedly hit the 3C regulatory database, thereby indicating that it is finally ready to launch in 2024. Should this new leak prove accurate, ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2024 18:19
iQOO x NBA: First Dimensity 9300+ smartphone to launch with basketball-themed special editioniQOO has partnered with the NBA (in China) for the upcoming launch of an Android smartphone that will introduce MediaTek's latest flagship processor. The Dimensity 9300 Plus (or 9300+) is backed to help the the Neo9S Pro's owners ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2024 16:50
GT 6T: Realme to bring Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 power to India in form of upcoming smartphoneIndia is due to get its first-ever Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm soon. It is on the way courtesy of Realme, which seems to have upgraded the GT 6T's large battery with faster charging ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2024 19:35
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G – Midrange champion with artificial weaknessesThe Galaxy A55 shows a new and attractive side in our test, offering a really good overall package. But it also has to endure some complaints that would have been avoidable in our opinion and also represent our wish list for the G...Daniel Schmidt, 14 May 2024 02:05
Infinix GT BOOK and GT 20 Pro set to hit new market in mid-May 2024Infinix India has announced that it will augment its "GT-verse" with a new laptop as well as another Android smartphone soon. Both devices will have gamer-oriented Cyber Mecha RGB, although only one is slated to rock Raptor Lake s...Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2024 18:27
IIIF150 Air2 Ultra: Compact, waterproof rugged smartphone comes with 5G, night vision, 2,400 cd/m² and in-display fingerprint sensorThe Air2 Ultra is a thin smartphone with protection against damage caused by dust, water and drops. The model has solid features and a fingerprint sensor is integrated into the display.Silvio Werner, 13 May 2024 03:36
Vivo X Fold3 Pro ultra-premium foldable smartphone tipped to reach international markets by mid-2024Vivo will release a global edition of a new top-end foldable smartphone in 2024, according to a new leak. It purports to set an approximate launch date for the X Fold3 Pro in India, a rumor that might be backed up by its discovery...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2024 16:10
87% Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review - A lot of premium features in a midrange smartphonePremium experience. This year, the Galaxy A55 5G represents the top of Samsung's midrange, offering several premium features, a refreshed design, and a long period of updates. Although it isn't very affordable, our test shows, why it is still a worthwhile investment.Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Xclipse 530 | 6.60" | 213 gDaniel Schmidt, 11 May 2024 18:46
Xiaomi first-gen clamshell foldable leaks with non-satellite option and class-leading charging speedXiaomi's inaugural Galaxy Z Flip challenger will come either with or without the groundbreaking spec of satellite connectivity, according to a new leak. It may also charge faster (much faster, in fact) than its Samsung rival, not ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2024 17:30
Meizu sets launch date for first-ever 5,500mAh smartphone with 144Hz displayThe Meizu 21 Note is slated to usher in a number of firsts for its flagship Android smartphone series, a new UI called Flyme AIOS included. It will also have the largest battery of its line to date, paired to a display of a refres...Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2024 15:54
OnePlus Nord CE4 becomes AI Eraser smartphone via latest OxygenOS upgradeThe Nord CE4 is OnePlus' most affordable 2024 smartphone for the international market thus far. Its latest version of OxygenOS 14 has unlocked AI Eraser for its 50MP main cameras. It is rated to leverage the device's on-trend Qual...Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2024 17:56