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The Samsung Galaxy A56 is somewhat of a benchmark in the mid-range segment. Even if the Pixel 9a does some things better, the Samsung still has some mentionable selling points. We have detailed the most important differences between the two competing smartphones.

In a potentially major hint at a number of its specs, OnePlus asserts that its upcoming Android flagship killer can sustain consistently high frame-rates in apps such as Call of Duty Mobile (CoDM). The Nord 5's display type and RAM have also been revealed in this official new leak.

Redmi already touts the K80 Ultra as the best Android flagship killer it has ever made, despite the fact it is not even on the market yet. It has made it onto the desk of a popular device teardown vlogger in advance of this event, though. The resulting video showcases the Ultra's potentially class-leading display, audio and cooling systems.

The Phone (3) will become Nothing's first ever quad 50MP Android smartphone soon, according to a new leak. Its LTPO OLED display is also now projected to be of higher quality compared to its predecessor. The new tip suggests that it will not be a flagship in some important ways, though.

The Pixel 9a offers a decent all-around package, but it also has a few weaknesses and some gaps in terms of features. We discuss some of the findings from our in-depth review of Google's latest smartphone.

The Mate XT is currently the world's most advanced smartphone due to its tri-folding design - although its cutting-edge form-factor comes with drawbacks. One of the most pressing is its fragility - especially considering its ~$3,000 price. Its successor might be equipped with the structural upgrades needed to keep pace with a supposedly upcoming rival from Samsung

The Honor X70 is headed for a Summer 2025 launch as a thin and light Android smartphone that will have a much larger battery than its predecessor nonetheless, according to a new leak. The handset might also have a long overdue charging upgrade to go with its new OLED display. Honor is also thought to have developed some new colorways for its potentially affordable mid-ranger.

Oppo's first smartphone to launch with PC-style gaming features will also do so with a whole new name, according to a new leak. It might have been chosen to reflect features such as an unusually high-refresh-rate screen and flagship-grade amounts of RAM. The impending "Turbo Pro" might miss out on other premium features, however.

Meizu is projected to challenge other mobile device companies by launching 2025 premium smartphones with top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon soon. One of them might target the OnePlus 13s (or 13T) with a relatively small display despite its powerhouse specs. The 22 could lose out in one critical usability aspect, though.

Huawei has taken a risk in 2025 with the release of the Pura X, mainly as it has a new form-factor that might come to be known as the 'widescreen foldable smartphone'. It has done well enough on the market to warrant the commission of a second generation already, though, according to a new leak. The "X2" might be followed by a new and larger version of Huawei's Mate XT tri-fold in 2026.

If the new OnePlus Pad 3 might have a disadvantage on the Android tablet market, it is that it's not likely to be able to fit in one hand with its new 13.2-inch display. Its successor might not have this problem, however. The "Pad Mini" is tipped to have similarly premium specs nonetheless.

Top-end clamshell foldable smartphones that are not from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr lines are back - albeit possibly not until 2026, according to a new leak. One of them is thought to come from a leading Chinese OEM with a substantially updated design and cutting-edge, top-end silicon.

The Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro are tipped to be among the first Android smartphones to launch with the new premium Dimensity 9500 processor from MediaTek. Now, they might be the first in their line to debut with a new camera hump for multiple generations. Their new design may or may not mimic that of OnePlus' new compact flagship.

In the latest Lenovo laptop deal, the Yoga Slim 7x is seeing one of its lowest prices. The Snapdragon laptop has a 3K OLED screen that rivals more expensive alternatives. Despite barebones connectivity, the portability and long battery life of the Yoga Slim 7x have led to positive reviews.

The Motorola Edge 60 is a decent smartphone and stands out from other mid-range smartphones with its strong features, including a bright display, long battery life and a good triple camera. However, buyers should be aware of a few drawbacks.

Huawei is projected to launch a Pro and/or Pro+ version of its 2025 flagship Pura 80 smartphone during a press conference set to nearly clash with WWDC 2025 in China. More details on the devices' displays have now leaked out ahead of the event. Meanwhile, their rear cameras might be a little more compact than those of the previous generation, yet prove more powerful.

Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 13, even though you could also call it Surface Laptop Go 4. The RRP is comparable to the much better Surface Laptop 13.8, only the battery runtime of the new 13-inch model is superior. We don't know how Microsoft wants to sell the new device.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is an upcoming smartphone now tipped to have a display of the cutting-edge tandem OLED variety - one even better than that of its highest-end predecessor the Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design, if the latest rumors are to be believed. In other news, the handset might not look much like the rest of its 80-series siblings.

The Galaxy S25 Edge looks like the most fragile Samsung Android smartphone for generations, at about 30% thinner than the S25 Ultra. However, it is touted as more than robust enough, thanks to its titanium frame and the latest Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 from Corning. Its durability might not be all it is cracked up to be after all, as shown in a new video.

Vivo's next Android tablet will land as a rival for the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro with the same chipset, according to a new leak. The "Pad5e" (or possibly Pad 5e) might be the slightly larger device of the two, although its display might be just as responsive. It is thought to launch alongside a more premium (and flexible) device very soon.

The 13.2-inch Oppo Pad 4 Pro is a premium mid-range tablet that scored very well in our review with its strong performance values and high-quality appearance. The display in particular, which is not OLED-based, is another reason to buy the Apple iPad Pro alternative.

Oppo and/or its popular co-brand OnePlus is now believed to launch a new device with one of the highest refresh rate displays in the Android smartphone market later in 2025. The device might also be able to compete with flagships such as the Find X8 Ultra in terms of build quality despite its more PC-like qualities, while also packing what might be the industry's biggest battery of the time.

The S25 Edge is the latest and thinnest addition to the Samsung Galaxy line of Android smartphones. Despite its apparent fragility, it has not been exempt from the famous JerryRigEverything battery of torture tests. Can its titanium frame save it from the fate of the similarly slim iPad Pro?

The Find X8 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones that is not coming to markets such as the US in 2025, especially for Hasselblad-enhanced mobile photography enthusiasts. The new Oppo flagship was released with class-leading IP68/69 water and dust resistance. Can its durability match its ingress protection ratings?

The Honor X series is a range of ~$200 Android smartphones, which boast specs such as 108MP rear cameras despite their price in their latest iteration. Now, the vanilla X70 is backed to ditch the LCD display of its forebear later this year. The OLED replacement might be bigger than that of the X60 Pro, and be kept on with a battery that makes an on-trend upgrade.

The Neo7 Turbo is now officially Realme's first high-performance Android smartphone with a transparent rear panel. It also introduces the Dimensity 9400e SoC from MediaTek to the brand, and might beat its rivals from OnePlus and Xiaomi in terms of screen quality. Its sub-$300 starting price has now been unveiled.

The Redmi K80 Ultra (or Extreme Edition) is finally slated to launch soon as one of Xiaomi's next Android smartphones. The device is also thought to launch as the 15T Pro for the global market, and to be more premium than its newly-unveiled approximate price-tag would suggest.

The HP OmniBook 5 AI 16 features a 2K OLED touch display, an Arrow Lake-U processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB M.2 SSD. However, buyers will unfortunately miss out on any Thunderbolt connectivity, with the notebook's USB-C ports having a maximum data transfer rate of just 10 Gbps.

With a burgundy chassis, gold camera bezel and big 12-inch display, the Teclast T60 AI is an eye-catcher and costs less than $200. As our review illustrates, its internal specs are quite convincing despite the comparatively low price.

The Neo7 made history as the first Realme smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery in 2025. Now, its upcoming Turbo sibling is officially backed to launch with an upgrade on the ground-breaking spec. It is also slated to launch with MediaTek's latest chipset for Android flagship killers and distinctive Transparent colorways.

iQoo India has just unleashed the Neo 10 as its first smartphone with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. The processor drives a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with the "segment's highest" refresh rate and peak brightness. It can be pre-booked on Amazon from now with introductory discounts and a free gift.

The Vivo X200 series of premium Android smartphones is projected to get its own Fan Edition (or FE) version in India this summer. It might not look much like the rest of its siblings, according to new leaks, and not just because it might be the smallest of them. Its latest tips also suggest that it will debut under a different name elsewhere on Earth.

CheckMag While Samsung has streamlined its mid-range smartphone lineup in recent years, the company still offers many different devices in that price range. Therefore, we take a closer look at the differences by comparing the Galaxy A06, A16, A26, A36 and Galaxy A56.

Vivo asserts that its next new Android tablet will launch with "really fast, really cool, real flagship" specs - even if some of those are slightly less than up to date. The Pad 5 may indeed make for a more cost-effective alternative to its pre-existing Pro sibling with last-gen MediaTek silicon and what might be a particularly responsive, generously-sized display.

The S30 Pro Mini has now been officially outed as the world's first Vivo x Hello Kitty smartphone. It is slated to debut alongside a less compact sibling and Sanrio Family Series Gift Boxes as a new flat-screened handset later in May 2025. The impending Pro Mini is thought to drive its flat display with updated MediaTek silicon.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 features lots of updates, which include new AI functions. Aside from a faster SoC and brighter display, Samsung has additionally given its phone faster charging as well as dual-eSIM support. Is this enough?

The latest member of the Pad 7 series has yet to launch, yet Xiaomi is already very clearly confident that it is all an Ultra tablet should be. That status might come with certain caveats for its users, with an influential leaker already cautioning prospective owners to treat it as they would a top-end iPad from Apple.

The up-to-date compact Android smartphone form factor is coming to the sub-flagship tier in the form of the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, according to the latest leaks. The device looks somewhat like the OnePlus 13s in its new alleged renders. Its display is also now projected to have some premium specs, while others fall behind somewhat.