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The Neo10 Pro+ is thought to launch as iQoo's next Android smartphone with the brand's fastest 120W charging. It is now also slated to have the brand's latest high-capacity battery. The Neo10 Pro+ is also backed to launch with high-performance specs that include Qualcomm's top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

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.

Google's Android 16 is expected to adopt one of the more practical features of the Apple iPhone and also introduce a mode that effectively transforms Android smartphones on a Qi2 charger into a smart screen that can be used in many ways via widgets.

OnePlus has now announced its plans to present the OnePlus Pad 3 globally on June 5. The tablet is expected to be similar to the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro which launched in China recently and will launch across Europe at the aforementioned date.

Realme has partnered with Aston Martin's Formula One Team on a Realme GT 7 limited edition. Called the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition, it will launch alongside the standard edition on May 27.

Qualcomm has revealed the dates for its next Snapdragon Summit. It will take place in late September, and smartphones powered by the SoC are expected to surface in October.

OnePlus has now officially confirmed its plans to launch the OnePlus 13s in India next month. The compact flagship phone will take the stage on June 5 and is expected to be mostly the same phone as the OnePlus 13T.

iQoo is now thought to launch three new Android tablets at once later in 2025. Two of them might be intended to land as compelling alternatives to the latest Lenovo Legion Tab (or iPad Mini), while the third might be an even cheaper option with less premium Qualcomm silicon and a less compact display.

Realme's next Android smartphone is now predicted to land as a challenger to the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, with the name to match. The "Neo7 Turbo" is backed to have the newer MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset necessary to take the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on, as well as faster charging than its putative Redmi rival.

According to a new leak, Xiaomi will launch a slew of new hardware later this month. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra with its 14-inch OLED and the Xiaomi 15S Pro will both star, alongside the company's all-new chipset and a new EV.

Xiaomi has just opened reservations for its latest Civi-series flagship. The OEM has also confirmed all of the smartphone's main specs and features, its inaugural Leica Night God Selfie Camera included. The high-res 50MP shooter is touted to deliver improved low-light performance in 4K and at 60fps.

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Oukitel touts the WP300 as the first device to ship as a smartphone, a fitness tracker, a wireless headset and a camping light all in one thanks to its "world-first" modular nature. It can also act as a wired power bank thanks to its huge 16,000mAh battery. The OEM has now announced when and where it will launch with an up to 33% discount.

The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and Ace 5 Racing Edition are set to launch soon in China. Ahead of the release, a leak reveals the new design language of the phones.

The VP of Honor China has revealed the battery capacity of the Honor 400 series. Both smartphones will pack a significantly larger battery capacity than their predecessors, but it is not known if the larger batteries will make it into the European variants of the phones.

MediaTek directly compared its latest premium chipset, the Dimensity 9400e, to both the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at its launch event. Going by the revealed benchmark numbers, the Dimensity 9400e outperforms both chipsets handily, in both CPU and GPU tests.

Xiaomi's new self-developed chipset, XRing O1, has now seemingly made its first trip to Geekbench. The SoC stuns in the leaked benchmark listing, with scores not far away from Qualcomm's current-gen flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

In late April 2025, the developer behind Winlator, BrunoSX, announced a sudden pause in development. There was no mention of when the dev would be back, but now, the official GitHub page has been updated, hinting at the return of BrunoSX.

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OnePlus is set to launch two new Ace 5 models in China. A recent leak reveals key details of the Ultra model, highlighting its gaming-focused features.

Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, has just shown up on Geekbench. It outperforms its last-gen counterpart by up to 32%.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G scored very well in our review with solid overall performance, which is primarily due to its strong mid-range specs. Minor flaws are to be expected, but there's hardly anything to complain about in terms of everyday performance.

The Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 AI is a pretty big Android tablet that can be used with a stylus and keyboard. AI features are already advertised, and the OLED-equipped device also sports DisplayPort via USB-C.

8849's latest, outdoor adventure-friendly smartphone features have now been ported to the tablet form-factor in the new Tank Pad - a 100-lumen projector and a generous rear-mounted camping lamp included. The device's ~11-inch display has an up-to-date 120Hz refresh rate and reasonable mid-range MediaTek silicon - although other aspects of its UX are already falling behind.

Nothing Phone (3) will be the flagship following the Nothing Phone (3a)/(3a Pro) and the CMF Phone 2 Pro. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and come with a triple rear camera setup.

Acer asserts that the PD1520s is ready to help set up an impromptu movie night anywhere thanks to its robust, compact build and streaming-friendly, AOSP-based OS. The projector supports auto-keystoning, auto-focus and corner-correction features, although its resolution and USB specs might leave a little to be desired.

Acer has introduced two new Android tablets at Computex 2024 - the Iconia Tab P11 and Iconia Tab M10. Both devices focus on family-friendly entertainment and AI-powered productivity features.

The Civi 5 Pro is an upcoming premium mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi. The new phone is scheduled for release later in May with upgraded cameras and a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.

Unveiled alongside the insane F107 Pro (28,000 mAh battery!) at MWC 2025, the Fossibot F112 Pro rugged smartphone will go up to $399.99 on Monday, May 19th. However, those interested in this MediaTek Dimensity 6300-driven piece of hardware can grab it for just $159.99 until then.

Walmart has now finally taken its Onn series of Google TV boxes outside the US. The streaming devices are now fully available for purchase in Canada, but with price tags that convert into more than their US MSRPs.

A new leak has now provided further insight into Xiaomi's plans for its high-end tablets this year. Reportedly, two tablets are planned—one with a 14-inch screen, and the other a 12.5-inch model.

A new Geekbench listing effectively confirms which SoC the Galaxy S25 FE will launch with. It's the same chip that powered the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ variants globally.

The OnePlus 15 is expected to arrive later this year as the successor to the OnePlus 13. A recent leak reveals a potential camera configuration for the device.

Epic Games has discounted a fresh paid mobile game on both Android and iOS. Somewhat mirroring its PC equivalent, this week's deal concerns Happy Game, a psychedelic horror game from the developers of Botanicula and Chucel. Worth almost $11, Happy Game will be free to add to your Epic Games library until May 22, albeit geographical restrictions are dependent in some cases.

Google’s next Android update makes stolen phones useless by forcing a second factory reset if it detects an unauthorized wipe or setup bypass and refusing to boot without the original credentials.

The Galaxy S23 series of premium smartphones is now 2 years out of date; however, Samsung is already working on a major software update for the line, according to a new leak. It asserts that devices from the range have been spotted running an upcoming version of the OEM's One UI based on Android 16.

The Xiaoxin Tablet 11 2025 is Lenovo's latest affordable tablet. Built around a modern MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Xiaoxin Tablet 11 2025 also has a bright 90 Hz display and a decent-sized battery, among other features.

Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has now announced the imminent arrival of Xiaomi's self-developed smartphone chipset "XRING O1". XRing O1 is scheduled to debut later this month, with the rumor mill revealing further information on the SoC.

Qualcomm has officially shown off the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 4 nm chip that offers up to a 65% faster NPU, 30% faster CPU and 27% faster CPU. It will debut it the coming weeks alongside smartphones from Honor.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this week. A review embargo is still on for the ultra-thin flagship phone, but a Korean channel has now uploaded hands-on tests that present the phone in a positive light, with solid battery and computing performance.

It seems that Xiaomi is not done with the Redmi Pad series just yet. Having introduced the Redmi Pad Pro and a more compact option last year, early evidence suggests that two versions are being developed with global releases in mind.

A well-known retailer for all things gaming handheld has now started stocking Ayaneo's latest effort. Built around a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is a pint-sized gaming handheld with a bright and high-resolution display, as well as an optional 16 GB of RAM trim.

Word on the grapevine claims Xiaomi is set to present an in-house chipset soon. According to a new leak, however, that chipset, "Xring", can be expected to deliver significantly worse performance than current-gen flagship silicon from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

TCL's China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) division asserts that its latest panel type can help make the more color-accurate screens to date, as it made from cutting-edge printed OLED. It is said to be available by mid-2025, and might debut in smartphones of various sizes later in the year.

RedMagic's next top-end Android gaming tablet is currently believed to be smaller than its last - however, that might not matter as it is also backed to be first of its line to debut with an OLED display. The Nova's successor is now also tipped to beat its Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 4 rival in terms of battery life.

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 this summer during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of their launches, Samsung has teased that its next major Android update could be dropping around the same time.

OnePlus's upcoming flagship, rumored to be called the OnePlus 15, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and is expected to sport a 6.78-inch flat 1.5K LTPO display, according to a DCS leak. OnePlus 15 is also expected to have ultra-slim bezels and will be lighter than the OnePlus 13.

Google has created a new security mode, similar to iPhone Lockdown, for Android 16. Advanced Protection bundles features such as intrusion logging and enhanced device protection, beefing up the security of Android devices.

For the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 in July, Samsung is advertising the smartphone as the thinnest foldable in the world, just like Oppo did a few weeks ago, but the official figures do not exactly stand up to close scrutiny. This also explains the varying specifications in thickness for the Galaxy Z Fold6 successor.