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The global version of the Vivo X300 has now surfaced online in an early benchmark. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 outperforms Vivo's own Vivo X200 Ultra even at this early stage thanks to its new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and 16 GB of RAM.

Barely any progress or even worse specs, but for the same price as the previous model. Using the OnePlus Nord 5 as an example, we illustrate how the sluggish economy affects new smartphones.

It seems that Xiaomi is in a slight rush to get more devices enrolled in the HyperOS 3 beta program. The compatible list has expanded ahead of schedule, and seven more devices are now eligible to get Xiaomi's Android 16 beta firmware update.

Xiaomi has now officially showcased the brand-new design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series. While the company has yet to reveal the specs, a new leak from a credible leaker has shed light on the Leica-enhanced camera setup of the compact flagship.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro is expected to be the next flagship Android tablet of the company. A new leak has now surfaced online suggesting it could be the first tablet to feature Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

Xiaomi has begun selling a special version of its Redmi Pad 2 tablet. Called the Redmi Pad 2 Play Bundle, this version has a matte display, a rugged case, and a battery-free stylus.

Oppo's Find X9 series is on the way. The next-gen phones will rival the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300 series, and the Find X9 Pro has now made new appearances on benchmarks, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500.

Xiaomi has officially teased the radical redesign of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Equipped with a "Magic Back Screen" alongside triple cameras on the rear, both phones appear to take heavy inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro, with a floating camera, enlarged camera island, and a secondary display like the one on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will be unveiled on September 22. Unlike Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, however, it won't be till mid-October before the first device featuring the chipset is launched in China.

Vivo has unveiled new Y31 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company’s new Y31 series consists of two smartphones: the Vivo Y31 and the Y31 Pro. The Pro variant is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a large 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. It comes in mocha brown and dreamy white color options.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has made its way to India after launching first in other markets. However, despite its affordable pricing, it will be going up against the cheaper Apple iPad 11. There's also the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which has better specs but costs a little more.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is now available generally after being offered via a crowdfunding campaign earlier this summer. Priced at $699, OneXPlayer's first dual display gaming handheld offers a relatively unusual form factor that allows it to transform into a horizontal handheld as needed.

Nothing is offering a $300 discount on its latest Phone 3 to customers who previously purchased the Phone 1 or Phone 2, in what the company describes as an exclusive offer for its "day (one)s".

Vivo has confirmed that a feature revered by Vivo X200 Ultra owners is coming to the Vivo X300. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 Pro will set a new standard for the same camera feature once held by the Vivo X200 Ultra itself.

To celebrate a new sales record, Ayaneo has announced two rewards for its global fans. The first is an extension of its early bird pricing, while the other is a larger battery capacity for the handheld.

Oppo has showcased the camera capabilities of the Find X9 Pro in an early set of official camera samples. Highlighting the device's new telephoto camera, the samples confirm the extent of telephoto upgrades that will grace the Oppo Find X9 Pro, too.

Anbernic and a prominent YouTuber within the retro gaming handheld community have indicated that the RG476H will be available soon, potentially by the end of the week. While the Anbernic RG476H is said to impress in some areas, it simultaneously falls short in others.

The One UI 8.0 update is finally out of beta and will roll out to eligible users soon. The Galaxy S25 series will get it first in South Korea, with other regions to follow suit shortly after.

The official Xiaomi Weibo account appears to have leaked the design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series by accidentally changing the account's profile picture. This leaked photo shows a redesigned camera bump, featuring a secondary display on the back.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the existence of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro following recent leaks. Lining up on September 24 alongside the Xiaomi 15T series, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro will build on the Redmi Pad Pro with a few notable upgrades.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed the Pad Mini. Not only has Xiaomi also confirmed that the Xiaomi Pad Mini will not be launching on September 24 globally, but it has confirmed that its 'first true flagship mini tablet' is effectively a rebranded Redmi K Pad too.

Qualcomm has now confirmed its plans to launch its next-gen flagship SoC at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit later this month. The chipset will be branded as the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" and will directly succeed last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xiaomi has now substantiated its plans to launch new premium phones this September. Rather surprisingly, however, the new phones will be branded as the Xiaomi 17 series, with a brief from company executive Lu Weibing revealing the rationale behind that and what to expect from the phones.

As has been reported, Xiaomi is set to launch a compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet will be branded as the "Xiaomi Pad Mini" and will be a doppelganger to the Redmi K Pad which debuted in China back in June.

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

From the unconventional design of the Galaxy S25 Edge successor, potentially called Galaxy S26 Air or Galaxy S26 Edge, to the more traditional-looking camera of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, CAD-based renders and dummies have revealed quite a lot about the Galaxy S26 family expected in around four months. The first accessories now seem to confirm the inconsistency of Samsung's camera designs in 2026.

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a number of ways - the ability to connect, and swap files, with iPads and Macs included.

The iQoo 15 is thought to have one of the best displays of its generation of new Android flagships on its launch later in 2025. Now, it is also backed to be one of the most distinctive, with a unique new finish for its rear glass panel. The 15 might also aim to extract the most performance out of its top-end Qualcomm platform with advanced cooling and extra silicon.

Poco has announced a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M7 Plus will be available to buy soon. This variant will be a limited edition that will be sold by Flipkart later this month.

Upgraded audio is coming to the next generation of high-end smartphones, according to a new leak. The upcoming devices' integrated speakers might also come with the logos of famous names in the industry to underpin their new "enhanced" performance. These new niche flagships might come courtesy of Android brands such as Redmi and iQoo.

There is a smartphone available for little money that exudes premium quality and is lightning fast. But compared to last year's model, the OnePlus Nord 5 does have a few drawbacks.

The iPad Pro 13 has very good speakers, but the Apple tablet has now found its match in a new premium tablet from Honor. In our review, the MagicPad 3 reveals several advantages for audio fans over the Apple iPad.

The game emulation scene on Android is progressing rapidly, and while the platform already has multiple Nintendo Switch emulators, it has now become a bit easier to install one as Eden is now available on the Google Play Store.

The global beta testing program for HyperOS 3 was recently announced, and a handful of phones and tablets are currently eligible for this build. Beyond the beta, Xiaomi is apparently testing a wide range of devices for this Android 16 update.

Xiaomi's next Redmi-branded tablet has taken a step closer to being released. Launching this year as the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G as distinct devices, the pair will be available globally as well as in Xiaomi's home market.

Global versions of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus have appeared in new certification documents following their recent Chinese releases. Likely launching with tweaked hardware from the devices offered in China, it looks like Xiaomi has created dedicated Thai variants, too.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has surfaced in early benchmarks before its release later this month. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Pad 8 dispatches its predecessor while also outperforming other high-end tablets powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+.

The Moto Pad 60 Pro is a great tablet from Motorola that offers a lot of power at a reasonable price. However, it is only available in a few Asian countries, which may not necessarily be such a bad thing.

Things aren't looking good for Samsung fans who were eagerly awaiting the successors to the Galaxy S25 family. More and more dreams are being quashed by initial certifications and recent leaks. Not only are fewer upgrades to be expected in the camera, but the battery and fast charging features are also likely to disappoint.

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limited flagship devices from China are set to arrive on the market very soon, which are expected to impress in these two areas.

Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that the flagship Galaxy S26 phones may fall behind the competition next year.

Samsung has accidentally confirmed the existence of its next entry-level tablet series. Skipping the Galaxy Tab A10 entirely, the company has revealed that it will soon be offering the Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus with optional LTE connectivity.

According to a new report, Honor is preparing to step into the world of compact high-end tablets. Dubbed the MagicPad mini, the tablet will be preceded by the MagicPad 3 Pro, whose launch window Honor has already confirmed publicly.

Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next compact flagship smartphone.

The Moto Pad 60 Pro is only available in a few countries; the rest of the world has to make do with the almost identical Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. Is that really so bad? And what are the differences?

The Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 are two upcoming mid-range smartphones produced by Motorola. Leaking in the wake of the Edge 60 Neo's official launch, the pair will share almost all the same hardware save for a few distinguishing factors.

The Moto Pad 60 Neo has launched as a new affordable tablet that's powered by the Dimensity 6300. It's currently available in India, and the tab comes with an 11-inch display, 8 GB of RAM, and a bundled stylus.

A reliable leaker has shared early details about the next flagship Oppo tablet. Reportedly launching alongside the Find X9 Pro, the Oppo Pad 5 is rumoured to be available under the OnePlus brand too.