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The Honor Magic8 Pro has already demonstrated in our review that it offers significant benefits for eye health in terms of display technology, but it goes one step further by offering flicker detection. We tested this feature.

The TrimUI Brick Pro will be considerably more powerful than initially expected. While the TrimUI Brick struggled beyond PlayStation and Nintendo 64 titles, a new video shows the TrimUI Brick Pro emulating PlayStation 2 games with ease.

Ayaneo is offering compensation to backers who pre-ordered the Konkr Pocket Fit. The Android handheld failed to meet its scheduled shipping date, causing backlash and even cancellation of orders.

Motorola has now launched a new high-end smartphone in China. A regional version of the Motorola Signature, the Moto X70 Air Pro costs hundreds of dollars less than its global counterpart.

An infamous leaker has outlined the names of more Galaxy S26 Ultra colour options than previous evidence suggested existed. With Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet and Pink Gold rumoured, it seems that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be one of Samsung's more colourful Ultra releases to date.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is launching soon as one of the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9500s. Ahead of its imminent debut, Xiaomi has shared more key specs for the sub-flagship phone.

Oppo is expanding the rollout of its Android 16–based ColorOS 16 to six more smartphones, bringing the update to several popular Reno and F-series models. The release delivers a refreshed design, smoother system animations, and new personalization and AI features as Oppo continues updating older devices.

Nothing seems to be planning a rebrand as it enters into its sixth year. The London-based manufacturer has shared what is believed to be its new logo.

The Titan 2 Elite is a direct competitor to the Clicks Communicator. After debuting last week, manufacturer Unihertz has provided an early hands-on while also hinting at when its compact smartphone will be available to see in person with its BlackBerry-style keyboard.

RedMagic has confirmed global launch details for its latest gaming smartphone. Its thinnest yet, the 11 Air still features a bigger battery than many smartphones, as well as a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and an advanced active cooling solution.

Honor has long boasted that its smartphones offer a particularly wide range of features for protecting the eyes. The Magic8 Pro now goes one step further and offers its own settings menu for an optimal viewing experience. We provide you with an overview.

Vivo has detailed its next sub-flagship smartphone ahead of its full launch later this month. Equipped with a high-end MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 6,200 mAh battery, the Vivo X200T should rival the Ace 5 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15T Pro and other competing smartphones in other areas too.

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro may be getting a successor soon based on a new leak. The leak includes images showing the design and accessories of the tablet which is reportedly called the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2.

Samsung's new batch of mid-range smartphones have taken a step closer to being released. Rumoured to be launching simultaneously, the series is expected to top out at the Galaxy A57, whose specifications have now been revealed by the TENAA before its official release.

Oppo is moving towards releasing the Find X9 Ultra both in China and globally. Now, the new flagship and an updated teleconverter accessory have been spotted in the wild being used together.

RedMagic has refreshed its current high-end gaming smartphone series with a new release. Arriving as a cheaper alternative to the RedMagic 11 Pro, the RedMagic 11 Air still contains a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 7,000 mAh battery and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset aided by a 24,000 RPM turbo fan.

A leaker has revealed early details about Motorola's next smartphone release. A mid-range model, the new smartphone is said to surpass the existing Motorola Edge 70 with a brighter display and a battery capacity that would put contemporaries to shame.

The recent ColorOS updates reportedly introduce a hardware-level Anti-Rollback Protection (ARB). It's like what Samsung implemented with Knox and can brick the OnePlus 15 and 13 if you attempt to downgrade or install a custom ROM.

Infinix has introduced its latest Note Edge smartphone with a 3D curved display. This slim smartphone measures just 7.2 mm (0.28 inch) in thickness and features a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor, a 50 MP main sensor, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging support.

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship chipset, the XRing O2, could launch in the first half of the year. The chipset is expected to underpin a slew of Xiaomi devices in 2026, more than its predecessor managed, and has now been tipped to be built on the same process as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and A19 Pro.

Details about the Redmi K100 series have surfaced online, with codenames and model numbers now revealed. The upcoming lineup will succeed the recently launched K90 series and is expected to feature high-end Snapdragon processors.

Following an initial unveiling in September 2025, Ayaneo has now provided new details about the upcoming Pocket S Mini handheld. The manufacturer has revealed the display type and design details, including a new color. However, it is still keeping some key specifcations under wraps.

RedMagic has refreshed its gaming smartphone with a new version. Available with 24 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the new release hopes to outperform RedMagic's original model with superior cooling.

RedMagic has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular gaming tablets. Available to order globally, the new model adopts a golden finish with a gold-plated cooling system and sapphire glass back plate to distinguish itself from RedMagic's original models.

In our review, the Honor Magic8 Pro proved to be one of the smartphones with a super-bright display, reaching up to 6,000 cd/m² and going down to 1 cd/m². However, there is a problem with the minimum brightness.

Epic Games' latest giveaway for mobile gamers will not be around for long. Available for less than 72 hours, the storefront's latest free game includes Fortnite unlocks and an ad-free gaming experience, all without having to spend a penny. Dumb Ways to Die can be claimed on Android or iOS.

While it hasn't been long since the OnePlus 15 launched globally, reports about its successor have started to emerge. A recent rumor suggests that the brand's 2026 flagship phone won't officially make it outside the Chinese market.

A new leak has outlined Xiaomi's upcoming global release plans for its latest high-end smartphones. Unlike last year, Xiaomi will be bringing three flagships to its global fanbase, although not the innovative Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

New rumours have shed fresh light on Google's next smartphone and its imminent availability. Unfortunately, the forthcoming release may not be available as cheaply or as soon as earlier leaks indicated.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is now official in China, positioning itself as a thin flagship phone powered by the flagship Dimensity 9500 SoC. Measuring 6.1mm, this slim smartphone has a starting launch price of around $645.

The Apple iPhone 17 series is reportedly dominating the sales charts in China. Apple has seemingly sold more than 17 million iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max units, combined, in less than four months since the September 2025 launch.

Xiaomi is getting ready to launch a new phone in China, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max. The company recently confirmed the SoC of this new upper mid-range phone, and now, the design has been fully revealed alongside its large battery capacity.

Battery capacity has become a key focus in OnePlus’s recent flagship smartphones. The OnePlus 15 features a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a new leak suggests the OnePlus 16 could offer an even larger capacity.

After new comments from chairman Jonney Shih, Asus smartphones look like the next victim of the AI boom. Buyers are unlikely to see new Zenfone or ROG Phone models hit the market. The company will pivot to bringing AI technology to other mobile devices, including smart glasses.

New details about Samsung's next flagship smartphones have surfaced across multiple leaks. With final Galaxy S26 Ultra colours now set in stone, other leaks have outlined more information about the cheaper Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus, too.

Early details about the Xiaomi 18 and its larger siblings have emerged months ahead of schedule. With a global release planned for the smaller Xiaomi 18, Xiaomi is also rumoured to be bringing Leica camera upgrades to the rest of its next-generation flagships, too.

We know that Samsung can make good tablets, but the price-performance ratio does not always hold up. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is different, as Android users can get decent performance and even optional 5G connectivity for a reasonable amount of money.

Honor has tweaked many aspects of the Magic8 Pro without reinventing its flagship smartphone. Nevertheless, it has been enhanced with many small updates and the new AI button.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is set to launch later this month as an upper mid-range phone. It's rumored to launch globally as the Poco X8 Pro Max, and while there's no launch date yet, Xiaomi has confirmed that a flagship-grade SoC will power it.

OnePlus is kicking off 2026 with fresh OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 13, OnePlus Nord 5, and Nord 4. The rollout adds practical upgrades like bypass charging on the OnePlus 13, smarter Photos and Home screen features on the Nord 5, and the January 2026 Android security patch across all supported devices.

Xiaomi has released the UltraThin magnetic power bank with an impressively slim 6 mm (0.2-inch) body. Barely thicker than the iPhone Air, it packs a 5,000 mAh capacity and can charge compatible phones at up to 15W wirelessly or 22.5W via USB-C.

On paper, the Magic8 Pro's camera setup appears somewhat reduced compared to the Magic7 Pro, but this is not necessarily reflected in everyday use. We made the comparison.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has long been assumed to be in line for a global release sometime during March 2026 to coincide with MWC 2026. However, a new leak suggests that an earlier-than-expected launch could be on the cards with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and 16 GB of RAM.

The RedMagic 11 Air is set to launch as a relatively thin and light gaming phone that's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Ahead of the January 20, 2026, launch, the company has now shared the performance highlights of the smartphone.

Expected to launch globally, the successor to the Vivo X200 Ultra will reportedly deliver far more natural colours in photos and videos thanks to what is said to be the industry’s largest multispectral sensor. The same source adds that a new teleconverter lens is also planned for the Vivo X300 Ultra when it debuts in China, possibly in March.

Oppo's Hasselblad flagship camera, recently reviewed by DxoMark, has knocked the Honor Magic 8 Pro out of sixth place in the ranking of the best smartphone cameras, narrowly missing out on a spot in the top five. In detail, it proves to be a solid, albeit somewhat uninspired camera flagship, sharing similarities with the current Honor flagship.