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How long does Samsung's affordable 5G tablet really last and how quickly does the battery recharge? We put the Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G through our battery life and charging tests and show where it scores points and where it falls short.

The Ugee UT3 is significantly larger and comes with more accessories than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, but is only around $20 cheaper. Is it a bargain in the end? Or are savings being made in the wrong areas? We made the comparison.

A recent leak suggests the iQoo 15 Ultra will share most specifications with the standard iQoo 15, including its chipset and display, with key differences limited to gaming-focused additions like an active cooling fan and shoulder buttons.

The launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra is closing in. While the camera-focused flagship may debut in China first, new leaks have reaffirmed Vivo's plans to launch its X200 Ultra successor globally as a rival to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.

A new teaser from Honor has revealed that the Magic 8 Pro RSR Porsche Design will be getting a photography kit. The image shows the kit includes a teleconverter, a special case, and a professional camera grip.

There probably won't be many new features in the Galaxy S26 series, which makes Samsung's planned upgrades for 2026 all the more important. Both the camera and the display will benefit from improvements, at least on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as recently confirmed by a leaker, and the top configuration will potentially offer more RAM than previously expected.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G has received a global release. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, the new 5G smartphone can be configured with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage, which Xiaomi has discounted heavily at launch.

Xiaomi has officially released the Redmi Note 15 4G globally as its new entry-level Redmi Note smartphone. Starting at hefty discounts across Europe and the UK, the Redmi Note 15 4G contains hardware like a 3,200 nit AMOLED display and a 6,000 mAh battery despite its budget price.

Xiaomi has released the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G globally with various upgrades over its predecessor. Equipped with a larger battery and a brighter display than the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G also comes with a wealth of discounts at launch.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G has made its debut as part of Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 series global release. Offered with several upgrades on the outgoing Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G, the new 4G smartphone can be configured with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage despite its budget credentials.

The Redmi Note 15 5G is finally officially available globally. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for a 20% performance boost over its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 5G should also boast longer battery life and a brighter display to boot.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro has landed in an EU member state, specifically Germany. The flagship brings several upgrades over its predecessor, such as a sharper but smaller screen, a bigger battery, and a better build.

The Pura 80 Pro impressively demonstrates that Huawei can still build good smartphones in 2025 despite ongoing trade restrictions. The camera stands out in particular with its 1-inch main sensor. However, the price is likely to be a deal-breaker for many potential buyers.

The compact Vivo X300 is an exciting choice among compact smartphones on the market. This Android phone may also be worth importing, as it offers advantages beyond its price. We'll examine the differences between the global and Chinese versions.

The Ugee UT3 impressed in our review with its matte 14.25-inch display, including pen support and a cleanly crafted aluminum unibody. However, it also has some technical deficits. We have summarized the test again.

Users who prefer a relatively small and thin phone might be interested in the upcoming Honor Magic 8 Pro Air. At least that’s what the Chinese manufacturer claims, who has now confirmed numerous camera features and released official photo samples just a few days before the launch. These are accompanied by several hands-on images from reviewers.

A leaker has recently confirmed the latest rumors about an Exynos chip in the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, which could make for an exciting change in 2026. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely come with 60-watt fast charging, the Galaxy S26 is also set to benefit from faster charging.

Android 17 is expected in just a few months. Following rumors about Google's planned gaming improvements, screenshots now show what the improved notifications and quick settings on Android smartphones will look like in the future.

During CES 2026, Samsung Display showcased what it considers the first crease-less foldable display. According to a new report, this technology is in line to debut later this year within the Galaxy Z Fold8 rather than the rumoured Apple iPhone Fold.

Samsung fans in Europe will now be able to purchase officially refurbished Samsung premium smartphones directly from the manufacturer. These devices are sold under the Certified Re-Newed program, which has been available in the US for a few years.

The launch of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is upon us. Now, Xiaomi has teased the imminent arrival of its next mid-range smartphone, which it hopes will rewrite history thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset.

Xiaomi is not officially launching the Redmi Note 15 series in Europe and the UK until January 15. Nonetheless, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and cheaper options are already available to purchase in a variety of memory configurations.

The RedMagic 11 Air is confirmed to launch in China on January 20, 2026. Ahead of this imminent launch, display and design highlights of this new gaming phone have been officially showcased.

Pricing and availability for the next Google Pixel have surfaced in a fresh leak. Not only is the new smartphone rumoured to be launching sooner than last year's model, but cheaper pricing could be in order, as could a batch of new colour options.

Another Pixel 10a render has leaked, and just like the previous unofficial CAD render, it shows the same old design. To be more specific, it suggests that the upcoming affordable Google phone won’t look much different to last year’s model.

The Galaxy S26+, launched in October 2025 as a stopgap solution for the abruptly canceled Galaxy S26 Edge, will enter mass production this month, according to a recent industry report from South Korea. However, the new features are expected to be limited.

Samsung and Netflix have released a theme and collection of wallpapers based on the latter's hit TV show, Stranger Things. The theme and wallpapers will be available for free for compatible Galaxy smartphones for a limited time.

A transparent purple edition of the GameSir Pocket Taco mobile controller is now available to back on Kickstarter. The mini gamepad adds Game Boy-style controls to smartphones, complete with a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder buttons.

AYN has announced that it is raising the price of its dual-screen Android handheld, Thor. The brand has also released a software update for the device that addresses a heating issue, among other changes.

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new flagship phone soon, rumored to be called the Xiaomi 17 Max. According to a recent report from Digital Chat Station, it will launch with a battery with a capacity of around 8,000 mAh.

Google has begun rolling out the January 2026 update for Pixel devices running Android 16. The update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, including display, battery, and performance-related fixes across several Pixel models.

The US model of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Early benchmark results reveal the device outperforming the Galaxy S25 Ultra despite running at an underclocked frequency.

While OnePlus has yet to officially announce the 15T, reports surrounding it have already shared the possible core specs of the upcoming flagship phone. A new leak has now shared the RAM and storage configurations and the possible colors.

Vivo has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone, the Y500i. The newest sibling in the Y500 series features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, 512 GB of internal storage, a 50 MP primary camera, and a large 7,200 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support.

The RedMagic 11 series is set to see a new addition soon. As the brand has just announced, the 11 Air will launch in China on January 20, 2026, and this upcoming gaming phone is teased to sport 9 "cutting-edge" technologies.

Several customer complaints, alongside a spotlight on its poor business strategy, have forced Ayaneo to announce a plan to do better in 2026. The service improvement plan highlights several changes to be implemented by the retro handheld manufacturer to improve customer satisfaction.

Thin, compact and powerful. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is now being touted on social media as the star of the Honor Magic8 series, which will soon be expanded in China to include the Magic 8 RSR in Porsche Design. The first official teaser videos and an unboxing of the two dissimilar new smartphones are accompanied by a leak of all the Magic8 Pro Air specs.

Xiaomi has two new devices in the works, a new report claims. The first is said to be the Xiaomi 17 Max, effectively an enlarged version of the standard Xiaomi 17. The second will be a large tablet that could slot into the Xiaomi Pad 8 lineup.

A new leak has pointed out key details for the next generation in-house Samsung mobile SoC, the Exynos 2700. It looks like the chip will be more efficient, more performant, and stay cooler.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air appears to be the most convincing attempt so far to fit flagship hardware into a thinner chassis without making too many compromises in terms of battery capacity and camera specs. An official launch date for the Chinese market has also been announced.

Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found inside the OnePlus 15.

CheckMag After years of owning Google's latest flagships and getting bored with the minor iterations, I decided to make the jump to my first foldable. While on paper, the extra screen real estate was its biggest selling point, the reality of owning a foldable is to compromise in almost every way.

According to a new leak, OnePlus might have now shelved its plans for two much-awaited devices. The first, a successor to the popular OnePlus Open. The second, the OnePlus 15s, which was expected to succeed last year's OnePlus 13s could also have now been canceled.

Exclusively on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung fans can finally look forward to a small but very useful enhancement to the Galaxy camera, as reported by a reliable leaker based on his own experiments with an early Galaxy S26 Ultra test model.

Mangmi has picked up where it left off last December by revealing new details of the Pocket Max. The latest info confirms the battery specification and also includes final design changes.

Just like the previous month, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ has topped the December 2025 flagship performance charts. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone has a notable edge over the competition, and only two Dimensity 9500 mdoels made it to the latest ranking.