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8BitDo has unveiled a new mobile controller for Android and Apple smartphones. The FlipPad connects via USB-C to your device but only supports gaming in portrait mode.

No Zenfone 13 or ROG Phone 10 in 2026. This is the latest news from Taiwan, where Asus is reportedly finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Chinese and Korean brands. The long-term future of Asus' mobile division remains to be seen.

Not only the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but also the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will compete globally for the top position in the camera flagship ranking in 2026. The latter will feature the only quad camera and some exciting but perhaps also disappointing special features, as the latest leaks from China suggest.

In Indonesia, a very early Samsung teaser for the upcoming Galaxy camera flagship has just been discovered on Instagram, revealing not only the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the international model but also the names of the four planned color options. Meanwhile, an eyewitness has confirmed the new and, in his opinion, improved camera design.

After appearing in leaks and rumors, the iQoo 15 Ultra has now been officially confirmed. The company shared the launch window for the upcoming smartphone and teased that it will deliver high performance.

A wild rumor regarding the upcoming Zeiss camera flagship phone of 2026 is currently circulating on social media and, if it turns out to be true, it would indeed be a major surprise. According to this rumor, the highly anticipated Vivo X300 Ultra might copy a feature from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but in a very different way and potentially with better results.

Despite recent camera trade-offs on its latest flagship, OnePlus may be preparing a notable shift in its camera hardware with the next-gen OnePlus 16. A new leak from a well-known tipster suggests that the upcoming flagship could adopt a 200MP camera sensor.

Clicks has launched a new keyboard accessory for smartphones that attaches magnetically to your device. Called the Clicks Power Keyboard, it connects via Bluetooth and doubles as a magnetic wireless power bank.

Initiating a bank transfer on the subway without being disturbed or sharing private photos without nearby passengers seeing everything sounds like a very practical feature for prospective Galaxy S26 Ultra users. This feature has now been shown in action for the first time in the form of an official animation that was discovered in one of Samsung’s stock apps.

The Clicks Communicator is the first smartphone from the brand behind the Clicks keyboard cases. The BlackBerry-styled phone has all the features of a modern smartphone, and even includes features that have become increasingly rare such as a replaceable back, a notification LED, and an audio jack.

Facing stiff pricing pressure from the iPhone 17 series, Samsung is reportedly moving away from increasing the price of the Galaxy S26 series. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are also said to cost the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, respectively.

Samsung is reportedly developing its own custom CPU and GPU architectures for the Exynos 2800 chipset in a bid to secure full hardware independence from ARM and AMD. The Exynos 2800 will likely debut in the Galaxy S28 series in 2028.

There's always a color that manufacturers veer towards in a year, launching several of their products in the same or similar hue. For 2025, Blue seems to have been that color as several brands including Google, OnePlus, Motorola, Samsung, and Xiaomi launched at least one blue phone.

Vivo has a reason to celebrate. While the Vivo X200 Ultra already secured a spot among the five best smartphone cameras in DxoMark’s ranking, the Vivo X300 Pro has now surpassed this achievement with an even better second place finish. According to reviewers, the Vivo X300 Pro could be an excellent alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro, especially for video enthusiasts.

TCL is going after the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with its new note-taking device called the Note A1 NxtPaper. The 11.5-inch tablet ditches E Ink displays for TCL's own NxtPaper display, which doesn't suffer from ghosting and lags. It also has lots of storage, a MediaTek chip, and a competitive price tag.

Murena has started taking pre-orders for the Hiroh privacy phone. The privacy-first device has a physical hardware kill switch for the camera and microphone, and comes with an AMOLED display and a 108 MP camera. It runs /e/OS, a customized version of Android stripped of data-collecting code.

A new review of the Anbernic RG477V by a seasoned hardware tester explains why paying extra for more memory may not translate into better real-world emulation for the use cases most buyers are likely targeting.

2026 will bring more choices to European smartphone buyers who are looking for a flagship device with high-end cameras. Rumors have already suggested a global launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and now there is concrete evidence confirming that the Zeiss camera phone will hit the European market. However, Vivo is apparently removing one of the features that was introduced with the Vivo X200 Ultra.

2026 is just around the corner, as is the official debut of Samsung’s new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 series will likely arrive a bit later compared to the Galaxy S25, but Samsung’s plans are not a secret anymore, for the most part. Nonetheless, new hands-on images and a video of two very detailed Galaxy S26 (Ultra) dummy units are arguably worth a look.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a new gaming smartphone inspired by the Sony Xperia Play. Scheduled for release in 2026, Ayaneo has now provided technical details of the display and also opened a Kickstarter page.

According to the leak, the X300 Ultra will feature a flat 6.82-inch display and a large 7,000mAh+ battery while dropping the camera button from the X200 Ultra. The device is likely powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and includes dual 200MP cameras.

Xiaomi is accelerating its HyperOS 3 rollout as 2025 winds down, pushing the Android 16–based update to more than a dozen additional Xiaomi and Redmi phones and tablets. The latest wave primarily targets Chinese variants for now, though select global models are already receiving the update. International versions are expected to follow in early 2026.

The phone packs a massive 7,000mAh battery and runs on the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It also features a super bright 6,500-nit display and IP69 Pro water resistance.

Oppo is set to launch the Find X9s series in early 2026. Ahead of any official announcement from the company, Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has shared the core specs of what's believed to be the non-Pro camera flagship phone.

Honor has provided an early look at its upcoming smartphone that will launch in the first week of January 2026. The Honor Power 2, as it is called, will have a familiar design and a massive battery capacity.

The OnePlus Turbo series is now official, and the lineup is set to launch in China on January 08, 2026. Ahead of the imminent release, the company has showcased the two phones from the lineup in new photos and video. Some core specs have been confirmed as well.

Just a few hours after the Xiaomi 17 Ultra became available in China, an English-speaking YouTuber has already secured a unit of the Leitzphone/Leica edition and recorded an initial unboxing and hands-on video, which also includes a first comparison to the Vivo X300 Pro.

The Poco F8 series consists of two different models that differ in design, features and, of course, price. We will show you all the differences to help you make your decision.

In our review the Poco F8 Ultra did not perform well in the stress test and overheated almost continuously. What does this mean for gaming? We took a closer look.

In our review, the Poco F8 Pro impressed with Bose sound, an improved camera setup, a huge battery and strong performance, aiming to take on the upper mid-range market. However, strong alternatives in the same price segment come from Xiaomi, of all places. Here's our assessment.

Mangmi has announced that the Pocket Max handheld will allow users to easily swap the D-Pad and ABXY buttons. While not a unique feature, Mangmi says this is the first time it will be seen on an Android-powered handheld.

Those who want an iPhone 17 Pro but would like to avoid the high price tag could soon grab an alternative from Honor. According to a leaked poster, the company is working on a mid-range smartphone that more or less copies the design of Apple’s flagship, including at least one color variant. The only highlight of this clone appears to be the rumored battery capacity.

Honor has just launched two new performance-focused smartphones, the Win and the Win RT, in China. Both models feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chipset, an active cooling fan, a 185 Hz OLED display, and a massive 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired charging support.

Ahead of the shipping of the Retroid Pocket 6, Retroid has provided a handful of live photos of the handheld. The photos show the two different designs available, but only two of the six colors it can be purchased in.

The OnePlus Turbo series has been officially confirmed by the company. While the brand didn't announce any phone from the series yet, a new leak has just revealed the design of the first device.

This phone is not built to last, at least not on the workbench of a well-known durability tester and teardown expert. The first Samsung foldable that fails to survive the JerryRigEverything bend test is simply too thin and made of too much plastic.

A new Honor device has now debuted on Geekbench seemingly powered by a new chipset. The device in question is said to be the Honor Power 2, with the chipset onboard being MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 8500.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has just been unveiled in China, and the company is taking things up a notch for its latest 200 MP camera flagship. It unveiled a special Leica Edition that not only offers a sleeker outlook but also adds a functional element.

The F8 Ultra is the first smartphone with a subwoofer, and this makes an audible difference that impressed us in our review. We subjected the sound system to additional measurements.