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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.

Anyone looking for the best smartphone cameras might also want to check out DxOMark, where the rankings have recently shifted following the recent camera test of the Honor Magic8 Pro. Honor's camera flagship is now in the top 5, right behind the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra. However, Honor clearly needs to improve in one test category. Update: The ranking has changed once again; the Honor Magic8 Pro is now in 6th position.

While the Honor Magic 8 Pro is slowly appearing in stores in Europe, the first real images, official renders, specs and lots of photos of the "Honor Magic8 Ultimate" camera in Porsche Design look have surfaced in China, which will probably also be launched in Europe in a few weeks.

Ayaneo has updated one of its popular gaming handhelds with a new model variant. Available to order now in a choice of memory configurations, the new model should be more versatile than other vertical handhelds thanks to its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and bright OLED display.

Fresh details about RedMagic's next gaming smartphone have emerged before the device's official release. Allegedly much lighter and thinner than the RedMagic 11 Pro, the device should still pack a huge battery, ultra-fast charging and a large display.

Amazon has the Retroid Pocket 5 selling at a discounted price for a limited time. The new low price makes it even cheaper than purchasing it directly from Retroid.

According to a new report, Oppo is set to release not one but two new foldable smartphones in 2026. While one will replace the Find N5 with 200 MP primary, 50 MP telephoto and 50 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, the second is set to take the fight to Apple's long-rumoured iPhone Fold.

Early details about a new OnePlus smartphone backed by a future flagship chipset have surfaced in a new leak. Likely the Dimensity 9500 Plus, the chipset is expected to complement a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a circa 9,000 mAh silicon carbon battery.

Motorola’s new Moto G Power (2026) smartphone is now officially available for purchase in the US. The budget-range smartphone ships with a decent set of features, including a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50 MP main camera, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 30 W wired charging support.

Chinese tablet manufacturer Teclast installs its own ArtOS operating system, designed for creative work, on its tablets. But does it really confer advantages in drawing and editing?

Keen observers have known for months now that Samsung will exclusively increase the charging speed to 60 watts for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the first time in years. Whether this will actually translate into shorter charging times in practice has been revealed by a purportedly official test result from Samsung's labs. We also take a look at early Galaxy S26 accessories.

Surfing the internet for 1.5 days straight? With extra-large batteries and efficient processors, smartphones reached new heights in 2025. We look at different price ranges and give recommendations for smartphones with long battery life, from bargains to top-of-the-line models.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is likely still a month or two away from being unveiled internationally. In the meantime, details about this global model have emerged. Sadly, it seems that Xiaomi is preparing to offer the device with a significant downgrade over the model sold in its home market.

The Epic Games Store has delivered a second free game of the week for account holders. While many would have expected the company to offer Bloons TD 6 on Android and iOS this week too, Epic Games had other ideas. This week's mobile giveaway is a casual arcade game called Bouncemasters, which comes highly rated.

Honor continues to ride the wave of iPhone clones and will soon launch the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, a colorful competitor to the thin and light iPhone Air, at least on the Chinese market. Following the Honor Power 2, which looks very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, the Magic 8 Pro Air is expected to combine Pro features with a thin, lightweight design.

According to a new report, Qualcomm could be preparing more Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets than previous rumours suggested. As well as 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variants, a third manufactured by Samsung Foundry on its 2 nm node is also now on the cards.

The Turbo 6V is OnePlus' attempt to capture some of the mid-range smartphone market. Equipped with a 144 Hz AMOLED display and the same chipset as the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, the OnePlus Turbo 6V also packs a massive battery, a 50 MP primary camera and up to 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage.

OnePlus has started a new smartphone series with the launch of the OnePlus Turbo 6. Joined by the cheaper Turbo 6V, the Turbo 6 challenges the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, Poco F7 and other upper-midrange smartphones with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a whopping 9,000 mAh battery capacity.

Xiaomi has refreshed the Poco M smartphone series with the M8 Pro 5G and the M8 5G. The Pro variant ships with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging support. On top of that, it comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage options.

Motorola has launched a new premium smartphone, the Signature, at CES 2026. The company’s new flagship smartphone comes with a well-rounded specs sheet, including a 165 Hz AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, triple 50 MP rear cameras, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 90 W wired, 50 W wireless, 10 W reverse wireless, and 5 W reverse wired charging support.

Prominent leaker, Evan Blass, has revealed how much the Motorola Razr Fold will cost in the US. When compared to rival foldables, it sure is cheaper, but that lower price tag may be due to Motorola choosing not to go for the most powerful Snapdragon processor.

FiiO is launching the M33 R2R, a new player that fills the gap below its flagship M27 and makes audiophile R2R technology more affordable. Equipped with Android 13, a Snapdragon 680 processor and a powerful 1100 mW output, the player is expected to cost around $600.

A reliable leaker has shared fresh expectations for the Vivo X300 Ultra. Anticipated to arrive later this quarter, apparently a 'newly added XXX' is set to join 35 mm primary, 85 mm telephoto and 1/1.28-inch ultra-wide-angle cameras.

In recent months, Samsung has been rumoured to have developed a Galaxy Z 'Wide Fold' to take on the Apple iPhone Fold. Now, early evidence has identified that a second book-style foldable is in the works, and possibly as a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold8 too.

Pen input, practical format, special screen modes for drawing and painting—Teclast is trying very hard to position its ArtPad Air as an alternative for creative professionals. We took a closer look at what the tablet can do and where it falls short.

Qualcomm's CEO has been quoted confirming past rumours about an impending Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 refresh. Adopting Samsung Foundry's 2 nm manufacturing process, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is said to be powering just two foldables at present.

Vivo has delivered a significant new camera update for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Rolling out now, the Android 16-based update introduces several new features, including one that was previously exclusive to the Vivo X300 Pro.

Xiaomi has started teasing the release of its next sub-flagship smartphone. Contrary to recent rumours, the device is set to arrive as the Redmi Turbo 5 Max. Xiaomi has already hinted at the device's launch date and hardware specifications, too.

The Razr Fold is arguably Motorola's biggest launch to grace CES 2026. A true Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold7 rival, the Razr Fold threatens its main rivals with a pair of large displays and triple 50 MP cameras.

As the official technology partner of FIFA, Lenovo (and Motorola) have announced a handful of FIFA World Cup 26 limited edition devices. The portfolio of products include special editions of the Lenovo Idea Tab and the Motorola Razr 60.

At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the FIFA Edition of the Yoga Tab. The Android tablet features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, dual rear cameras, stylus support, and a FIFA World Cup 2026-themed folio case.

The Moto Pen Ultra is a smart stylus Motorola has made for its premium phones, the Motorola Signature and Razr Fold. The pressure-sensitive stylus has tilt detection, palm rejection, and comes with a charging case.

The RedMagic 11 Air has surfaced in early benchmarks before its global release. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the RedMagic 11 Air outperforms many last-generation gaming smartphones even at this early stage.

A new rumor suggests the OnePlus 16 series may include a 'Pro' or 'Ultra' model. The device could reportedly focus on delivering an all-around flagship experience, compared to the company's current strategy with the latest OnePlus 15, which prioritizes performance.

Recent hands-on images show just how closely the Honor Power 2 resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were taken at the launch of the 10,000 mAh battery monster in China, which, apart from a few other highlights such as IP69K certification, is clearly positioned in the mid-range and already available in China for the equivalent of $386.

Popular leaker Evan Blass has shared several images of Motorola's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Razr Fold. The leak comes on the eve of the device's launch at CES 2026, and it shows what the device looks like and some of its features.

Reports on the Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras have been conflicting but the latest of them could excite fans of the lineup more than ever before, with the flagship phone said to be in line for massive upgrades to its camera system.