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Geekerwan's first efficiency test of the Tensor G6 and G5 shows that both trail the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple's A-series chips in CPU and GPU performance per watt, while the Kirin 9030 Pro matches the Tensor chips despite being manufactured on a much older process node.

Anbernic has announced the pricing and availability details of its new handheld, the RG 55G1. The handheld, which looks like the Nintendo Switch Lite, is its first with a Snapdragon processor, and it will launch with a limited-time discount.

The Vivo X Fold6 impresses with its powerful camera, large battery, and strong performance. However, it has some shortcomings in terms of cooling, USB speed, and display brightness. Its heavier weight and visible fold also remain typical trade-offs associated with foldable devices.

Huawei has offered the first official look at the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design ahead of its September 7 launch. Unlike its predecessor, the new tri-fold uses an inward-folding G-shaped design like the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold.

A leaked Xiaomi app build shows a Smart privacy display feature that mirrors the Galaxy S26 Ultra's feature almost exactly, right down to the scoping options.

The tablet reportedly linked to Xiaomi's upcoming Pad 9 Pro Max has been tipped with a 13-inch soft-light display, a 10,000mAh+ battery and 120W fast charging. It is also said to weigh around 650g and offer up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

CXMT says its LPDDR6 memory has entered mass production, and Xiaomi is set to become the first smartphone maker to use it. The Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max will use the said memory modules alongside the company's new Xring O3 SoC.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro is expected to launch later in 2026 as a premium Android tablet. A new leak has now shed light on some of its key specifications, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a larger battery than its predecessor.

Samsung has released a new beta update for the Galaxy S26-series, adding in features from the Galaxy Z Fold line. Beta testers of One UI 9 can now try out an improved Now Brief on the S26 in addition to a new AI-powered fancam feature.

In our review, the Gigaset GS6 Pro shows both strengths and weaknesses. But how much of this German manufacturer’s top-of-the-line smartphone is actually “Made in Germany,” and can buyers get more bang for their buck with a Xiaomi or Samsung phone? We compare this mid-range phone from Germany with its Galaxy and Poco competitors.

The Vivo X500 Pro series will bring many new features to smartphones in just a few weeks, Apart from new camera hardware and software and one of the first 2nm chips you can expect a much improved display as the latest episode of the official warm-up teaser series confirms.

Google is promoting four network protections in Android 17. The most important one, Encrypted Client Hello, hides the websites and apps you open from your carrier. Google's own developer docs show it only kicks in for apps built against the new API level, and without encrypted DNS it does nothing at all.

The Honor Pad X10 Pro Max has gone on sale in China. It is positioned as a mid-range Android tablet with a 13-inch display, a Snapdragon chipset, and a 10,100mAh battery.

Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max is shaping up to be a camera powerhouse, with a leak pointing to 200MP sensors across all three rear cameras. The main sensor alone is said to deliver 17EV of dynamic range, putting it ahead of every other 200MP smartphone sensor on the market.

Karbonn may be on the verge of returning to Android smartphones after a long absence. A mysterious new model has appeared on Geenbench with a rather dated MediaTek SoC.

The Chinese Vivo X Fold6 boasts powerful hardware, but some features leave something to be desired. In particular, it lacks 6-GHz Wi-Fi and eSIM support. It remains to be seen what differences the global version might make up for.

High-res renders based on final CAD models reveal what Samsung’s newly planned Galaxy S27 Pro will look like in a few months. As a more compact version of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, it inherits the new camera design but omits the S Pen as well as some of the Ultra’s features.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE with minimal upgrades over the Galaxy S25 FE. All you really get is a newer SoC, with virtually no other changes.

Xiaomi has officially introduced the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in the global market, and the EU version comes with a whopping 9,210mAh rated battery capacity. It's claimed to offer up to 3 days of "worry-free" use, and the 8/256GB variant retails for €599.90.

Xiaomi has officially released the Redmi Note 17 5G smartphone in Europe. The smartphone features an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 7,700 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging support. Plus, Xiaomi promises 4 major Android OS updates and 6 years of security patches for the device.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro has been launched in the global market alongside the other three phones of the series. It has a large 8,340mAh battery, and Xiaomi claims that it can offer over 2 days of runtime. There’s a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, and the phone has support for 67W fast charging.

Strings in the Link to Windows app reveal Microsoft is building remote power controls into Phone Link, allowing users to lock, sleep, restart, or shut down a paired PC.

WhatsApp is replacing the six-digit PIN behind two-step verification with a password of at least eight characters. Accounts can also hold more than one passkey, and Android now shows extra detail about callers who are not in your contacts. Meta announced all three on August 25 and is rolling them out gradually.

The third major upgrade to the two upcoming Zeiss flagship cameras launching in September lays the foundation for many of the high-quality photo and video features, as highlighted in a new teaser from Vivo ahead of the launch event. The first 2nm MediaTek chip is also expected to deliver greater performance and efficiency.

An 8,000-mAh battery in a smartphone is still a rarity, but Xiaomi has included just that in the 17 Max. This large phone also offers an affordable price and versatile cameras. We summarize our findings from the review.

The Minimal Company is set to start shipping its second-gen device, the Minimal Phone 2, at the end of the year. The Minimal Phone 2 is a callback to popular BlackBerry phones of the past, and features a MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 5G, and a touch-capacitive physical QWERTY keyboard.

This summer brought us four new foldables from Samsung and Google, one of which has already met its demise. Now, unfortunately, it’s Samsung’s turn. The best and most expensive Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra failed JerryRigEverything’s durability test for the first time. Find out exactly how in the video.

The Nubia Pad Plus (Wi-Fi) has launched in Japan for JPY 39,800 (approximately $249). The budget tablet features a 90Hz display, Android 16, and an 8,000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series is expected to debut shortly. According to a new leak, the flagship tablets will not offer S Pen Bluetooth functionality, much like last year's Tab S11 series and recent Ultra phones. The Galaxy S27 Ultra could supposedly be even worse, however.

Xiaomi announced that its Xiaomi 18 Fold would be coming with its Xring O3 chip, and now a leak shows off what could be a prototype version of the phone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold could spot the new wide design that's getting popularised in foldables ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch.

Motorola plans to release Android 17 for more than 50 smartphone models, ranging from the Moto G37 to the Razr 70 Ultra. The rollout is set to begin soon, starting with the Motorola Signature. Motorola has now confirmed the new features expected with this update.

Many modern Android smartphones use a glass back, but it’s permanently glued in place. The GS6 Pro, however, stands out: its entire glass rear panel can be removed without any tools. Even better, the device still carries an IP68 water‑resistance rating, and the battery can be replaced with ease.

The Vivo X Fold6 is exceptionally powerful thanks to the Dimensity 9500. Under sustained load, however, a weakness becomes apparent: the foldable gets so hot that 3DMark stress tests abort. In everyday use, performance remains largely stable nonetheless.

A new leak has now revealed key information on the release and global availability of next-gen flagship phones from Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. No Ultra model from those companies will launch globally, but it's not all bad news.

The successor to the Vivo X300 Pro is the Vivo X500 Pro Max; the Vivo X500 Pro will instead be a more compact flagship this time around with a nearly complete Zeiss camera system, as a Vivo product manager has now confirmed ahead of the launch event. All the differences between the two telephoto camera solutions.

Honor has officially confirmed that it is working on a new compact tablet for its gaming-focused Win lineup. The company has yet to reveal the device’s name or detailed specifications, although an earlier leak suggests that it could feature an approximately 8-inch OLED display and a high-end chipset.

iQOO's rumored compact OLED gaming tablet may feature a large battery for its size, 66W charging, a high-refresh-rate display, and active cooling for a flagship Snapdragon chipset.

Ayaneo has announced that its new handheld, the Konkr Pocket Advance has sold over 20,000 units. However, with international orders not included, the figure is likely to be higher.

It’s more or less official: Samsungs's flagship camera will undergo major changes next year, not only in terms of its appearance. Gone is the iconic quad cam that has been with us since the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Instead the Galaxy S27 Ultra will adopt a design that is currently mostly associated with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Nothing OS 5.0 is official and will be available on the Nothing Phone (3) as early as Wednesday, at least as a beta version. Nothing has already confirmed all the details today regarding the new features, supported smartphones, and the launch schedule.

Anbernic has released a new video for its RG 55G1 handheld. The video includes the full spec sheet of the device which looks like a Nintendo Switch Lite, and it reveals it will have a Snapdragon processor.

Lenovo has released a new cloud gaming handheld. Available in China, the Legion C700 combines a 120 Hz display with TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers and an 8,000 mAh battery. The handheld contains a 4 nm chipset and runs Android 16 too, despite its focus on cloud-based gaming.

Recent CAD renders of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series reveal an ergonomic design shift regarding speaker placement. The standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro will relocate their bottom-firing speakers to the right side.

A high‑quality stereo speaker system is becoming an increasingly important factor in smartphone purchase decisions, as many users rely on their devices for videos, gaming, and music playback. Read this review summary of the German Android phone to find out why the Gigaset GS6 Pro isn’t a suitable choice for audio enthusiasts.

Google's new Motion Assist feature is debuting on Pixels on Android 17 first. An Android equivalent of Apple's Motion Cues, it takes aim at helping users with vehicular motion sickness.

Ayn has announced that the Odin 3 will cost more starting on September 1. The new price hike is its third this year and is attributed to the increase in the cost of Qualcomm processors, DRAM, and UFS storage.

Xiaomi has officially revealed its second-generation flagship chipset, Xring O3. While the new SoC is built on a 3nm TSMC node, official benchmark results show it blowing past every other mobile chipset on the market, with third-party performance numbers proving similarly impressive.

Sony has officially launched the Xperia 10 VIII in the global market. Unfortunately, Sony fans aren't getting any major upgrades with the latest generation of the Xperia smartphone. It still offers the same design, screen, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor as the last-generation model.