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Like its predecessor, the Xiaomi 16 Pro is unlikely to be released globally. Pictured - Xiaomi 15 Pro (Image Source: Lee Qi on Weibo)

Early Xiaomi 16 series launch plans revealed in new leak

The Xiaomi 16 series will arrive later in the year with bigger displays, thinner bezels, flat screens, and upgraded cameras. However, a new leak indicates that, as with previous generations, one of the models in the lineup is set ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2025 17:35

The Poco M7 Pro 5G has reached Europe and the UK in three colour options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G now available globally with launch discounts to rival Redmi Note 14 5G but for under $200

Xiaomi has now given the Poco M7 Pro 5G a wider release, having previously confined it to India. While the Poco M7 Pro 5G shares many of its features with the Redmi Note 14 5G, it does so at a much lower price point.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2025 16:37

The X200 Ultra will feature a dedicated capture button like the iPhone 16 Pro Max. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo X200 Ultra: Upgraded 200 MP telephoto camera delivers impressive results even at up to 30x zoom

The Vivo X200 Ultra has a single telephoto camera to the two that the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Find X8 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra contain. Nonetheless, hardware improvements to the X200 Ultra's 200 MP telephoto camera mean that it should ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2025 16:30

The Galaxy S25 Edge is reportedly still on track for a Q2 2025 release. (Image source: via Max Jambor)

Galaxy S25 Edge: Conflicting reports emerge of up to two-month delay for Samsung's ultra-thin flagship

Almost three months have passed since Samsung first showcased the Galaxy S25 Edge. Officially, the company has not revealed any further details yet. However, various sources now report that Samsung has been forced to postpone the ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2025 16:19

Samsung's first tri-fold, likely called the Galaxy G Fold, could once again be exclusive to China and South Korea. (Image source: Alexander Fagot, Notebookcheck)

Early signs of Samsung's first tri-fold deliver disappointing news for European and American markets

The first clear evidence of Samsung’s answer to the Huawei Mate XT has finally surfaced. This strongly suggests that a Samsung tri-fold device, possibly named the Galaxy G Fold, is expected to be unveiled this year. However, the l...

Alexander Fagot, 02 Apr 2025 15:36

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are now official (image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ official with new Exynos SoC and seven years of software updates

Samsung has officially shown off the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+. Both tablets come with a mid-range Exynos 1580 SoC, up to 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage, and 45 Watt fast charging support.

Anil Ganti, 02 Apr 2025 14:00

The Edge 60 Pro is rumoured to retail for about €600 (~$650) in the Eurozone. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 60 Pro revealed in new leaks with performance upgrades touted over predecessor

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is set to launch later this year with a familiar design for fans of the Edge 50 Pro. Seemingly, the device's arrival could be right around the corner and with a noticeable performance boost thanks to the M...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2025 13:50

The Alcatel 1B (2022) was one of the last Alcatel smartphones released in recent years. (Image source: Alcatel)

TCL unveils plans for new Alcatel smartphones for India

TCL owns the license to manufacture and sell Alcatel-branded smartphones, but it has been a few years since it announced any new models. That is about to change as there are plans to unveil new Alcatel smartphones that will be man...

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Apr 2025 12:27

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: Motorola’s new midrange smartphone arrives with quad-curved display and faux-canvas finish

Motorola has introduced a new mid-range Edge 60 Fusion smartphone in the global markets. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, the smartphone ships with several AI-powered features, including circle to search, AI magic e...

Abhinav Fating, 02 Apr 2025 11:58

The Redmi A5 features a 32 MP main camera (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi A5 launches as a new entry-level smartphone with 120 Hz display and 5,200 mAh battery

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi A5 entry-level smartphone globally. Offered in midnight black, lake green, sandy gold, and ocean blue colorways, the A5 comes with a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc T7250 processor, up to 4 GB of...

Abhinav Fating, 01 Apr 2025 20:08

The Vivo X200s should line up as a cheaper alternative to the Vivo X200 Ultra. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo reveals full plans for April smartphone, smartwatch and tablet releases

Vivo has now revealed which devices will be joining its new camera flagship later this month during a simultaneous launch event. Not only will the Vivo X200s be debuting alongside the Vivo X200 Ultra, but so will the Vivo Watch 5 ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2025 18:10

The Vivo X200 Ultra should arrive in the wake of the Find X8 Ultra. (Image source: Weibo - edited)

Vivo X200 Ultra: Executive reveals camera samples from top-tier ultra-wide-angle camera

The Vivo X200 Ultra will be officially released later this month. In the meantime, a company executive has shared specifications and samples taken with the X200 Ultra's new ultra-wide-angle camera.

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2025 17:52

The Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition appears to share the same underlying design as the Z70 Ultra pictured. (Image source: ZTE)

Nubia Z70S Ultra: ZTE teases new Photographer Edition refresh with 'fifth generation 35 mm high definition optics'

ZTE is gearing to refresh the Nubia Z70 Ultra with a more powerful variant. Launching later this month as the Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition, the new device will showcase upgraded 35 mm camera hardware and possibly the rumo...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2025 17:34

This new Lenovo gaming tablet will likely launch globally as a Lenovo Legion Tab model. (Image Source: Lenovo)

New Lenovo Legion gaming tablet on the way as details emerge in new leak

Lenovo is set to launch a new gaming tablet shortly. This tablet will likely be a refresh of the Legion Y700 (2025) which debuted towards the end of last year, and is tipped to bring both performance and design upgrades.

Ricci Rox, 01 Apr 2025 11:32

"Small, powerful, and beautiful OnePlus 13T. See you this month." (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T: OnePlus officially confirms existence of rumored Google Pixel-inspired compact flagship

The OnePlus 13T is coming. OnePlus has now officially confirmed the existence of the compact flagship in a series of posts on Weibo, with an adjacent leak indicating the phone will take inspiration from the design of Google's Pixe...

Ricci Rox, 01 Apr 2025 08:31

A Find X8 Ultra in the wild(?). (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra backed to be a thinner flagship Android smartphone with bigger battery

Oppo is slated to launch the Find X8 Ultra as its long-awaited Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Android flagship with top-end Hasselblad-branded cameras. It has allegedly popped up in some new leaks, which purports to demonstrate that t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2025 21:45

The "Find X8s+". (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Oppo Find X8s+ leaks with same battery size as OnePlus 13

One of Oppo's next Android smartphones is thought to debut with the same premium 120Hz AMOLED display as the pre-existing Find X8. However, the two devices are far from identical, according to the latest leaks. The newer handset i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2025 19:59

A new "Find X8s" render. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Oppo Find X8s tipped to have smaller battery than OnePlus 13T

The Oppo Find X8s is slated to launch as a premium Android smartphone with new flagship-grade silicon and an unusually small ~6.3-inch display. It is now tipped to be thinner and lighter than its 'normal' X8 counterpart, yet have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2025 19:24

Vivo has compared the X200 Ultra several times against the iPhone 16 Pro Max so far. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo X200 Ultra: New 35 mm camera flagship shines in official video sample against iPhone 16 Pro Max

Vivo continues to push the X200 Ultra on the strengths of its camera hardware ahead of its full launch next month. This time, the company has showcased video stabilisation against the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is touted as the king...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2025 19:08

The The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox can be purchased in Jade. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox gets a Jade colorway

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Mar 2025 18:50

The Razr 60 Ultra will run Android 15 when it launches later this year. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra surfaces in new leak with battery and camera upgrades revealed

The next Motorola Razr appears on track for a spring release. Now, a respected leaker has shared fresh information about the so-called Razr 60 Ultra that suggests battery and camera upgrades are also in store compared to last year...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2025 16:22

Qualcomm may announce the rumored Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on April 2 (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm teases new flagship product amid Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch rumors

Amid rumors about the launch of Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Qualcomm has scheduled a launch event for a new flagship product. The event is set for April 2nd, 2025, and it's expected to fully unveil the latest affordable flagship SoC.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2025 09:35

OnePlus and Realme tipped to release world's first MediaTek Dimensity 9400e smartphones

MediaTek is now believed to counter Qualcomm's supposedly upcoming Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with a corresponding sub-flagship SoC of its own. It will have a name reflecting that status, albeit not the one specified in an earlie...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2025 20:37

Notebookcheck has reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S25 (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Review verdict on the Galaxy S25: Samsung's compact smartphone needs better hardware

Thanks to a compact design and comprehensive feature set, the Galaxy S25 offers an interesting package. However, the Samsung phone showed a few self-inflicted weaknesses in our recent review. For more details on where we see the m...

Marcus Herbrich, 30 Mar 2025 19:55

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro specs and design hinted at in new leak

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is projected to introduce an upcoming Qualcomm chipset to its series of Android smartphones later in 2025. Now, a new leak purports to confirm whether it will get other upgrades on its supposed launch. It als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2025 18:13

The Realme GT 7(?). (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Realme GT 7: New design predicted for rumored 7,000mAh smartphone

The Realme GT series' next member is thought to launch with an improved version of the brand's new and massive 7,000mAh battery for Android smartphones. Now, the "7" is thought to have a new look as well, backed to emphasize its a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2025 17:33

The Dimensity 9400+ debuts on April 11. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ on Oppo Find X8s series blows past Snapdragon 8 Elite phones in AI benchmark listing

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ will not only bring improved CPU performance over the vanilla Dimensity 9400. In addition, the flagship chipset will offer better AI performance that also sees it surpass the Snapdragon 8 Elite in a ne...

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2025 12:25

The OnePlus 13T is said to sport two vertically-stacked rear cameras. (Image Source: OPPO via WhyLab)

OnePlus 13T to deliver "radical performance" after OnePlus 13 woes

The OnePlus 13T is slated to launch at the end of April as OnePlus's compact Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered device. Despite its smaller frame, the 13T could offer better performance than the OnePlus 13 which disappointed in our tests.

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2025 10:43

The Snapdragon 8 Elite should make this project more powerful than contemporary Android gaming handhelds. (Image source: Bilibili - edited)

Modder transforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra twin into dedicated gaming handheld with improved cooling

Smartphones continue to surpass the raw performance of their Android gaming handhelds, even after the rise of Qualcomm's dedicated gaming handheld chipset division. In response, a modder has transformed one of Xiaomi's cheapest de...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2025 19:07

Here's our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (image source: SammyGuru)

Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE leak confirms familiar design with dual rear cameras

A well-known leaker has shown off the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Design-wise, it will look like its non-FE counterpart, complete with a rear cover display and two camera modules.

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2025 21:22

The Redmi 13X is effectively a Redmi 13 4G under its skin. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 13X surfaces with new design and familiar specs

Xiaomi has just revealed the Redmi 13X in one of its key markets. Arriving with a familiar set of specs, the Xiaomi Redmi 13X is modelled on recent Redmi Note 14 series releases.

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 19:40

The Edge 60 Pro contains a mysterious new hardware button. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Edge 60 Pro: New leak reveals mysterious change for Motorola's new mid-range smartphone

Evan Blass has revealed the first promotional video for the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. While technical details about Motorola's new mid-range smartphone remain unknown for now, the promo highlights one significant functionality change ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 19:37

The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could prove to be significantly more powerful than Qualcomm's current flagship chipset. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 rumoured to outperform Snapdragon 8 Elite by a wide margin in early benchmark leak

Details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are beginning to mount. Reportedly, Qualcomm will adopt the ArmV9 architecture this time, which it will pair with TSMC N3P nodes and next-generation Oryon CPU cores. An impressive benchmark s...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 19:35

AOSP development undergoes some significant changes. (Image source: Google)

Google insists AOSP will remain open-source despite switch to private development

After nearly twenty years of maintaining a public-facing development process through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Google has decided to move all Android development to its internal branches, effectively making the proce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2025 19:14

The latest Z10 teaser. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo Z10 slated to launch with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor

iQoo has just revealed that its upcoming Android smartphone for the Indian market will have the same SoC as the Nothing Phone 3(a). Furthermore, the brand has hinted that the Z10 will be the cheaper of the two on its launch, despi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2025 18:19

The 13T may feature a curious design for a OnePlus smartphone, OnePlus 13 pictured. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T: New leak claims to show compact flagship for the first time

According to recent reports, OnePlus intends to release its next compact flagship as soon as next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. In lieu of an official announcement, various sources have got their hands on what ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 18:18

Oppo has released several very impressive photos from the Hasselblad camera on the Find X8 Ultra. (Image source: Weibo)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra news roundup: Impressive Hasselblad camera samples, official packaging and new teasers

Oppo has just released some really impressive night and portrait shots to demonstrate the performance of the ultimate Hasselblad-powered smartphone camera. At the same time, new teasers are putting the camera’s 1-inch sensor in th...

Alexander Fagot, 28 Mar 2025 18:04

The Nubia Neo 3 GT should be offered more countries soon. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT: New affordable gaming smartphone released with vapour chamber cooling and dedicated shoulder triggers

The Neo 3 GT packs a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large vapour chamber cooling system. Nubia also includes gaming-friendly features like pass-through charging and dedicated s...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 17:12

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 could work as a car key: New leak

Xiaomi's second-gen Mix Flip is projected to have numerous upgrades over its predecessor. Now, the clamshell foldable smartphone is also said to support the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology found in devices such as the Samsung Gala...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2025 16:58

WhatsApp users will be able to add songs to their Status updates. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp Status can now have songs, update rolling out globally

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:55

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not come with dual 200 MP cameras as hinted by previous leaks. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will not have dual 200 MP cameras, new leak suggests

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to bring some significant camera upgrades compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it is unclear exactly what these upgrades will be. The phone is said to carry either three or four cameras, including...

Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:24

The Nubia Neo 3 runs Android 15 out of the box. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Nubia Neo 3 released for under ~$150 with 'futuristic mecha' design cues

The Neo 3 is the latest affordable gaming smartphone that ZTE has released under its Nubia sub-brand. Available for ~$150 with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Nubia Neo 3 also packs a 50 MP primary camera and a huge 6,000 mAh battery...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 15:08

The Pocket Ace will be as powerful as Ayaneo's Pocket S and Pocket DMG releases. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Pocket Ace: Retro 'powerhouse' looks like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S in early reveal

Ayaneo has now fully revealed the Pocket Ace gaming handheld. Launching later this year, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a high-resolution display an...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 14:47

The Vivo Y39 5G features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y39 5G: New affordable smartphone arrives with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and 6,500 mAh battery

Vivo has now brought its Y39 5G entry-level smartphone to India. The affordable smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 120 Hz HD+ display, a 50 MP primary camera, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a large 6,500 mAh battery tha...

Abhinav Fating, 28 Mar 2025 14:42

Vivo X200 Ultra: Dedicated shutter button vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera control

The Vivo X200 Ultra has been officially confirmed to feature a dedicated side shutter button. However, a Vivo product manager has said that the button will have some notable differences from the camera control on the iPhone 16 lin...

Alexander Fagot, 28 Mar 2025 13:23

The Realme 14 5G, here in the Mecha Silver colorway, can be submerged in water up to 2.5 meters deep for 30 minutes (Image source: Realme)

Realme 14 5G released with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and 6,000 mAh battery

The Realme 14 5G is a new mid-range handset aimed at gamers. It comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 6,000 mAh battery, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS.

Tudor Cibean, 28 Mar 2025 13:11

The Epic Games Store drops another two free games to round off March 2025

The Epic Games Store has only just updated its free game deal on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has now refreshed its mobile program with a similar deal for Evoland 2 and Out There - Omega Edition worth almost $30.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 21:14

The Bigme B7 packs a lot in to be as versatile as possible. (Image source: Bigme)

Bigme B7 revealed as curious new E Ink tablet with 4G connectivity

Bigme has unveiled another maverick in the Android tablet space. Sporting an E Ink colour display with pen support, the Bigme B7 also has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage at its disposal. Unusually for an E ink device, the Bigme ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 21:01

Google Pixel 9 is among the devices that have seen a slight performance bump after a recent update. (Image source: Google, Unsplash, edited)

New Google Pixel update brings iffy performance gains, but improves one big Pixel 9 issue

A recently released performance-increasing update for Google Pixel smartphones has been put to the test and the results are hit-or-miss. However, the update improves thermal throttling, which is one of the biggest issues with the ...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2025 19:20

The Infinix Note 50x 5G comes in sea green, enchanted purple, and titanium grey colorways (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 50x 5G launches with modern design and Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor

Infinix has unveiled a new Note 50x 5G smartphone. The new sibling in the Note 50 series comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP rear camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features...

Abhinav Fating, 27 Mar 2025 18:04