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The Pixel 10 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro could be getting a direct rival from Xiaomi. With Xiaomi having confirmed that significant changes are afoot for the Xiaomi 16 series, a reliable leaker has now suggested that the Xiaomi 16 Pro will pack a periscope telephoto camera, a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset and a 6,300 mAh battery inside a circa 6.3-inch housing.

AYN Technologies is gunning for the Ayaneo Pocket DS with the AYN Thor. Having previously confirmed that its first clamshell gaming handheld features a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, AYN Technologies has now revealed that the AYN Thor should get the better of Ayaneo's latest release in a key area.

The TCL 60 Ultra NxtPaper is the seventh model in the TCL 60 series and it tries to justify its name in a handful of ways chief being its massive screen. Sadly, in an age where manufacturers try to outdo themselves with massive battery capacities, the TCL 60 Ultra can't keep up.

Samsung has released the fifth beta of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series. The ZYH6 update includes the August 2025 security patch and addresses multiple bugs affecting connectivity, camera, and system stability.

The RedMagic 11 can be expected to debut later this year. The gaming phone will launch with an improved active cooling system, and has now been tipped to be the first-ever smartphone to offer a specific combination of features.

On the datashett the RedMagic 10S Pro boasts impressive specs and offers a strong overall concept with exceptional aesthetics. In everyday use, however, a few weaknesses can quickly dampen the enjoyment.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is set to launch in China on August 21, 2025. While Xiaomi has already shared a couple of core specs of the mid-range phone, the SoC was left under wraps, which has now been confirmed by the company.

The OnePlus 15 is rumored to debut with a 165 Hz display, marking the company’s highest refresh rate display yet. Leak also points to a new performance engine designed to deliver a smoother gaming experience.

The first 2025 flagship smartphone to have been submitted to safety testing in China will launch as the X300 Pro, according to a new report. The device will apparently have a special Satellite Edition - however, what it might not have is the significantly enlarged battery supposedly unearthed in an earlier leak.

Ayaneo has just released the Pocket DS globally. In response, AYN Technologies has shared more information about the Thor, which will directly rival the Ayaneo Pocket DS with dual displays, a clamshell form factor and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Qualcomm has refreshed its Snapdragon 7 series with an option expected to power Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Launched as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the new chipset contains marginal gains over the outgoing Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.

The Xiaomi 15T series is widely expected to launch soon as Xiaomi's sub-premium devices for the year on the global market. While previous phones have generally used the same chassis as their Redmi K-series counterparts, that looks set to change this year.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL has stopped by Geekbench on its way to being launched. While the device may only be running pre-release software, its Tensor G5 chipset easily outperforms the Tensor G4 while getting close to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

No Galaxy S26, no Galaxy S26+ and not even a Galaxy S26 Edge in 2026. According to a recent industry report, Samsung is making major changes to its Galaxy S25 successors. And for the first time, an innovative new Samsung display will provide more privacy on the go without a privacy screen.

The 12.7-inch Teclast Art Pad Pro starts at a price of less than $300, but it has more to offer than just its large form factor. With 256 GB of storage, a gaming-ready MediaTek Helio G99 octacore processor, dual SIM and a 10,000 mAh battery, it packs a punch in terms of features.

AYN has started teasing the release of two new gaming handhelds. Not only has it confirmed that the Odin3 is in development to replace the popular Odin2, but it has also hinted that a mysterious new option called the AYN Thor is also being worked on.

Xiaomi has now started confirming various specifications for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Sporting a much larger display than its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will also contain other upgrades like IP69K certification, 3,200 nits peak brightness and a battery capacity that has reached 7,000 mAh.

Honor has introduced a new entry-level 5G smartphone, the X7c, in the Indian market. With a starting price of INR 14,999 ($170), the smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a 50 MP primary sensor, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and a 5,200 mAh battery.

Even with conventional cell phones, it's an eternal dispute: IPS or OLED display? Both have advantages, but there are also some things to consider. Robust smartphones for outdoor use have different requirements, so which display technology makes more sense here?

The Alldocube iPlay 70 mini Ultra aims to be a compact tablet that also meets the needs of gamers, but in our review it proved to be more of a good all-rounder at an attractive price, although there are some compromises.

The OnePlus 13, the company’s current flagship smartphone, is now $150 off. Buyers can also choose an optional gift valued at up to $99.

Vivo has delivered new update packages to all of its recent flagships, including the Vivo X200 Ultra. Containing another round of camera improvements, this month's update also brings enhanced iOS integration for the X200 series to match that already offered on the X Fold5.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite will debut sometime this year as Samsung's mid-range offering. Comprehensive details of the tablet have now been revealed in a new leak, highlighting its design, specs, and pricing.

A reliable leaker has shared information about a new entry in Honor's flagship smartphone lineup. Seemingly launching to rival the Vivo X300, the Honor Magic8 Mini is believed to combine a 6.3-inch display with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset just like Vivo's forthcoming compact flagship.

The Pocket DS is Ayaneo's second and last clamshell gaming handheld release of the year. Available for $399 at launch, the Ayaneo Pocket DS combines 7-inch primary and 5-inch secondary displays in a clamshell form factor with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a large 8,000 mAh battery.

Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will receive an official release before the end of the month. In the meantime, hands-on photos and unboxing videos have emerged online showcasing the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus in its four launch colours.

A reliable leaker has weighed in on the state of the Logitech G Cloud. Rather than release a second-generation device, Logitech is now rumoured to be bringing the G Cloud Black Edition to market globally as part of a wider release for the popular gaming handheld.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ might launch with a yet-to-be-announced processor and not the same chipset as previously reported. According to a leaker, the processor will launch as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and it might make its debut in the upcoming Redmi smartphone.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 15 series in China on August 21, and the company has already showcased the Pro+ in official photos. Now, the general manager of the brand has revealed the design of the non-Plus Pro model.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has now been tested on AnTuTu ahead of its August 20 launch. The phone and its Tensor G5 disappoint, with CPU and GPU scores worse than what last year's Pixel 9 Pro XL typically delivers.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is now officially confirmed to launch in China on August 21, 2025. Ahead of this imminent release, Xiaomi has showcased the design of the upcoming mid-range phone, and it's largely unchanged from the predecessor.

The iPhone 17 Air and its magically thinner lookalike aren't available yet, but according to leaked promo pictures, the sleek designs from Apple and Samsung are apparently putting pressure on other brands and their marketing departments. Within a few weeks, the thickness of the smartphone suddenly decreased by 0.8 millimeters. Is this potential deception or just a misunderstanding?

The title of most popular Ultra phone of 2025 thus far goes to Samsung, according to the latest findings. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has sold about eight times as much as all of its top-end Android namesakes (the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra) combined. It has also reportedly outdone its 2024 predecessor by about a million units.

Doogee is now slated to have an Ultra version of its S200 dual-display smartphone in the works. The putative flagship apparently augments its series' rugged design with a new Dynamic Breathing Light LED accent. It might also have the most onboard storage of its line, as well as a silicon-carbon battery of a size yet to hit the mainstream market.

Huawei has brought another tech OEM to a European court in a new patent infringement case. Transsion, a company with a number of increasingly popular smartphone brands such as Tecno and Infinix, stands accused of stealing intellectual property associated with video playback.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 flagship chipset will just about beat Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to launch. Like the Qualcomm chipset, the Dimensity 9500 has now appeared on Geekbench aboard the Vivo X300, revealing some of its more important details.

Previous leaks claimed Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus would arrive carrying the same chipset as its direct predecessor, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus. The upcoming mid-range phone has now surfaced online, clarifying the situation in the process.

Xiaomi recently launched the Poco M7 Plus, and the company has now introduced the non-Plus 4G variant. It's an affordable smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 685 and features a large 7,000 mAh battery.

The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ launched as a gaming phone with a large 8,000 mAh battery. While it has yet to officially arrive outside the Chinese market, the new flagship smartphone is now available to import via TradingShenzhen.

No more 1-inch sensor and dual periscope telephoto lens, but potentially the largest 200-MP sensor to date from Sony and a second one for the periscope telephoto lens. A leaker has confirmed rumors of a significant redesign of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera next year, which is also expected to benefit from a whole new generation of multispectral color sensors.

Although all specifications of the successor to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra have already been unveiled, at least one detail in another leak differs from the previously published info. Specifically, the new Samsung tablet could become even thinner, similar to some flagship smartphones.

Samsung's Fan Edition is unlikely to be cheaper than last year's Galaxy S24 FE. After a leaker recently hinted at a lower starting price for the Galaxy S25 FE, a reliable source now contradicts this with more up-to-date euro prices and hints at a surprising third model. Last but not least, there are new render images in all colors.

Visually, it's not an upgrade compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and by far the thickest foldable phone of the year. But inside, there are some specific and very useful upgrades, as a leaked Google spec sheet now confirms. Unfortunately, the price will remain the same.

The Galaxy S26 series will finally receive much-needed battery upgrades next year. Even the comparatively compact 6.3-inch Samsung flagship, rumored to be launching under the name Galaxy S26 Pro, is said to offer more capacity than the Galaxy S25, as a recent leak highlights. Compared to Xiaomi 16 and others, however, this increase is nothing to celebrate.