Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ inches closer to launch with new certificationThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ might be announced at Galaxy Unpacked this year. Its battery (codenamed EB-BX828ABE) has just shown up on the SafetyKorea Certification Website. Anil Ganti, 19 Mar 2024 08:51
Honor Magic6 RSR debuts as brand's most expensive smartphone to dateHonor has now officially presented a flagship for its latest series of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphones in not 1 but 2 forms: Ultimate and RSR. They are largely identical, except that the latter is a first-gen Porsch...Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2024 23:14
Infinix Note 40 series upgrades to Wireless MagCharge, Dimensity 7020 SoC and Active Halo camera humpThe latest generation of Infinix' Note-series Android smartphones has a new top-end 40 Pro Plus 5G variant that comes with a MagCharge wireless charger in the box as well as a 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge power brick. It forms part...Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2024 17:37
Samsung Galaxy S25 rumoured to launch with a 6.36-inch screenA rumour from Naver says the 2025-bound Galaxy S25 will supposedly feature a 6.36-inch screen. The change comes four generations after the Galaxy S20 debuted with a 6.2-inch screen instead of the 6.1-inch panel found on the Galaxy...Anil Ganti, 18 Mar 2024 07:20
86% Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review - The smartphone as a fan serviceOnly for fans? After a year hiatus, Samsung revives its Fan Edition with the Galaxy S23 FE. Find out in our test how much of a fan service you will really get or whether it simply squeezes in between the midrange and high-end.Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Xclipse 920 | 6.40" | 209 gDaniel Schmidt, 16 Mar 2024 19:30
Sony Xperia 1 VI tipped to ditch signature front panel in favor of 2024 conformitySony's Xperia smartphones occupy a specific niche as one of the very few 21:9 aspect ratio devices in the Android world. However, their days as unusually tall, narrow handsets are numbered, according to a new leak. The upcoming 1 ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2024 19:37
OnePlus Ace 3V touted to land as new mid-range AI, gaming and battery UFS 4.0 powerhouseOnePlus has officially announced that its upcoming Ace 3V will be a world first, in that it will introduce a new Snapdragon 7-series SoC to the Android smartphone market. The chipset is touted to pack the "core advantages" of its ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2024 18:38
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 – Rugged tablet with many qualitiesWe reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 a few days back and had the opportunity to see for ourselves whether the robust 8-inch tablet with a removable battery is suitable for consumers as well.Florian Schmitt, 15 Mar 2024 15:20
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Many AI functions with powerful hardwareThis year, Samsung's flagship is once again a benchmark for the entire industry in many respects. But other manufacturers are also preparing to launch strong products that are expected to give the Galaxy S24 Ultra a run for its mo...Daniel Schmidt, 14 Mar 2024 03:13
87% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G tablet review – Handy, robust and with removable batteryTough 8-inch tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is a water- and dust-resistant tablet with physical buttons, cellular connectivity and a bundled S Pen. It is suitable for those who work in rough environments and need a reliable companion. Read our test to find out whether the compact, rugged tablet is a compelling option.Samsung Exynos 1380 | ARM Mali-G68 MP5 | 8.00" | 433 gFlorian Schmitt, 13 Mar 2024 22:11
OnePlus Ace 3V appears with 1.5K flat screen and Alert Slider in new leakOnePlus is currently gearing up to launch the Nord CE4 as its next Android smartphone for markets such as Europe. The OEM has shown the device off from the back, but not the front, thus far; however, a famous leaker now purports t...Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2024 18:23
Realme 12x 5G surfaces in confusing pre-launch leakIt seems the Realme 12 series of mid-range Android smartphones has one more thing to add before the end of 2024, and that would be its final, possibly most affordable, variant. The 12x is all but confirmed to land in a new tip tha...Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2024 16:31
Lenovo quietly releases Core Ultra equipped ThinkPad X13 G5A release without any fanfare: Lenovo has released the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5. The newest model sports Intel Core Ultra, also known as Meteor Lake. The X13 G5 will be available both with U and H CPUs, but it appears there a...Benjamin Herzig, 13 Mar 2024 15:26
Vivo X Fold3 Pro spotted on AnTutu with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Vivo's upcoming flagship foldable, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, has been spotted on AnTuTu. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage and a 120 Hz screen. Rumours suggest it will be launched sometime in the coming weeks....Anil Ganti, 13 Mar 2024 08:16
Google Pixel Fold 2 display size revealed by industry analystRoss Young, a well-renowned display analyist, has confirmed the Pixel Fold 2 is due to launch later this year. Both its primary and cover displays will be remarkably larger than the original. Anil Ganti, 13 Mar 2024 03:17
Nothing Phone (2a) released through own website with limited-time AI offerNothing has just released its latest, and most affordable-grade yet, Android smartphone via its own web-store. The "powerfully unique" new Phone (2a) is offered with same-day shipping, not to mention twelve months' worth of access...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2024 21:35
Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24+: More than just a large Galaxy S24 smartphoneIn our test of the Galaxy S24 Plus, the Samsung phone boasted a modern look, high-quality materials and powerful hardware. In our test verdict on the Galaxy phone, you can read about which advantages the Plus model has over the Ga...Translated, 12 Mar 2024 19:07
89% Vivo X100 Pro review - Impressive premium smartphone with Zeiss cameraNo small cores. The Vivo X100 Pro wants to score points in the test with its many high-end specifications, waterproof case, large battery, bright LTPO display, and first-class camera. Read the test to find out whether it succeeds and whether there is a downside.MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | ARM Immortalis-G720 MP12 | 6.78" | 221 gDaniel Schmidt, 11 Mar 2024 17:55
90% Samsung Galaxy S24+ smartphone review: The big Galaxy S24 inches closer to the S24 UltraA plus for identity. This year's Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus gets to benefit from quite a few improvements, leading to it no longer just being a big Galaxy S24. Especially with regard to runtimes, the Plus model continues to show its strengths. In this review, you can read about how well the Galaxy S24+ did in our test.Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Xclipse 940 | 6.70" | 196 gMarcus Herbrich, 11 Mar 2024 15:15
Samsung Galaxy A55 official with a 6.6-inch 120 Hz screen, 12 GB RAM, and RDNA-based Xclipse GPUThe Samsung Galaxy A55 has been announced alongside the Galaxy A35. It features three rear cameras (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP), a 5,000 mAh battery and an Exynos 1480 SoC. It goes on sale now starting at €479 ($524). Anil Ganti, 11 Mar 2024 10:00
OnePlus Nord 5: Premium charging specs all but confirmed in new leakThe OnePlus Nord 5 is projected to slot into the sub-$500 tier of the new Android smartphone market on its launch. However, it is also rumored to have the same wired charging speed (and extra-large battery size) as its $499 and up...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Mar 2024 18:49
Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra unleashed on Indian market at relatively amazing starting pricesXiaomi claims to usher in a whole new future of mobile photography in India, with reservations for its new flagship smartphones the 14 and 14 Ultra just about to begin. The top-end Ultra variant packs the newest 1-inch rear camera...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Mar 2024 17:20
Early Galaxy A55 review reveals considerable 31% GPU performance bump vs Galaxy A54 and disappointing charging speedThe Samsung Galaxy A55 is only a few days away but that hasn’t stopped one Russian reviewer from posting a full review of the device on the Chinese platform Bilibili. According to this preliminary analysis, the Galaxy A55 handily ...Fawad Murtaza, 08 Mar 2024 16:34
OnePlus Nord 5-series smartphone tipped to launch with large battery, fast charging and significant design overhaulThe Nord 3 (OnePlus' 'main' mid-range Android phone for the international market) is now thought to get a successor that might do well due to the fact it might have the same extra-large battery and flagship-grade fast charging of ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Mar 2024 20:36
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro reviewed: These are the differences to the Poco X6Even though the Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro and its Poco X6 sibling model share the 6.67-inch form factor and are both midrange smartphones, the addition of the "Pro" in the name makes the Poco X6 Pro the more powerful smartphone that also...Manuel Masiero, 07 Mar 2024 16:41
91% Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: The ultimate smartphone becomes an AI smartphoneAll just software? In our tests, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra not only impressed with its great hardware, but especially with its brand new AI functions, which can provide real added value in everyday life. But a lot has also changed on the hardware side of things.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 232 gDaniel Schmidt, 07 Mar 2024 01:22
Vivo X Fold3 and 3 Pro tipped to launch unusually early in 2024The Vivo X Fold3 line is thought to launch with a series-first (relatively) affordable option as well as a flagship on the bleeding edge of foldable smartphone technology thought to include high-end Samsung OLED, more RAM and a bi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2024 18:26
90% Samsung Galaxy S24 review - The best small Android smartphone gets cheaper but not betterOnce again, an Exynos problem? In our review, the compact and easy-to-handle Samsung Galaxy S24 does a lot right and is even cheaper than the Galaxy S23. However, with the Exynos 2400, the Galaxy handset has something to prove in terms of efficiency and gaming. Read on to find out where we reckon the Galaxy S24 can still improve. Update: We're still covering the “banana gate” in the camera area.Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Xclipse 940 | 6.20" | 167 gMarcus Herbrich, 06 Mar 2024 07:58
Samsung Foundry 3 nm yields reportedly at "mid to high 50% range"A South Korean media outlet reports that yields for Samsung's 3 nm process is less than 60%. Samsung confirmed earlier that next year's Exynos 2500 SoC will be manufactured on it. Unspecified products from other companies like Nvi...Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2024 04:18
Vivo X Fold3 Pro dual display, battery, RAM and storage upgrades outlined in new leakThe Vivo X Fold3 Pro is touted to launch as a device with improved displays compared to those of its already impressive predecessor in 2024. Now, this prediction may be corroborated with more specific values, while its battery may...Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2024 16:15
86% Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro review - One of the best smartphones for less than 400 EurosRocket. The powerful Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro shows that you don't have to accept any performance compromises in a mid-range smartphone. In our test, the Android 14 smartphone reveals a brute performance that is otherwise only seen in expensive high-end devices. Despite that, the price point is low, as is typical for the Poco brand, officially starting from 350 Euros (~$380).MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra | ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | 6.67" | 186 gManuel Masiero, 05 Mar 2024 02:24
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 batteries ID'ed in new leakThe Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 are projected to become Samsung's most advanced, most premium clamshell and non-clamshell foldable Android smartphones in mid-2024. Now, it seems both devices are right on track with that timeline, hav...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2024 15:21
Infinix GT 20 Pro depicted as next-gen gaming smartphone in new leaksInfinix has become linked to a new Android smartphone, one with a potentially second-gen gamer esthetic and a different MediaTek Dimensity processor. The alleged new GT-series device might also launch with a new version of XOS bas...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2024 14:18
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra appears in new leak with ROG Phone 8 wireless charging specsThe Zenfone 11 Ultra is due to be unleashed in mid-March 2024. However, more of its specs have seemingly fallen into place via leaks beforehand. This latest tip allegedly confirms a charging option besides USB-C, and also purports...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2024 13:25
Meizu 21 Pro lands as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphone, 2K+ near-bezel-free display and up to 1TB of storageMeizu's last major announcement involved its intention to ditch "conventional" smartphones in favor of AI - however, its next serves to introduce a Pro version of its current Android flagship. It sports a clean, modern, IP68-rated...Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2024 22:16
Realme 12 set to launch in India as 108MP Clear Portrait Master smartphone in 2024Realme has just chased its 12+ launch event with an announcement that its vanilla counterpart will join it on the Android smartphone market soon. It will do so in India as that country's latest "Luxury Watch Design" device with an...Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2024 18:03
Sketchy rumour says Samsung Galaxy S25 series could go all in on ExynosA new rumour on X has revealed Samsung's mobile AP breakdown for 2025. The high-end Galaxy S series will exclusively use Exynos chips, the Galaxy Z series with stick with Qualcomm and the Galaxy A series will mix things up with Me...Anil Ganti, 01 Mar 2024 11:33
Mystery Lenovo laptop shows up on Geekbench with Snapdragon X Elite CPU and Adreno GPUA Lenovo laptop codenamed Lenovo 83ED has shown up on Geekbench with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite CPU. It scores 1,682 and 1,1392 points in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests. Anil Ganti, 01 Mar 2024 02:31
Realme 12 makes surprise appearance on GeekbenchRealme's launch event for the 12 Plus (or 12+) as a new mid-range Android smartphone of today (February 29, 2024) might have suggested that the addition of a vanilla 12 might be redundant at this point. However, it seems that migh...Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Feb 2024 20:02
Realme 12 Plus introduces Sony LYT-600 Super OIS main camera to mid-range Android smartphone marketThe Realme 12 Plus (or 12+) is touted to elevate its segment of the Android smartphone market with the same SoC as its series' flagships to drive a flat 120Hz display that, moreover, has a feature suspiciously like that of OnePlus...Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Feb 2024 19:33
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 design revealed: Larger cover display not on the cardsRenowned leaker @OnLeaks has shown off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 via new renders. Its design is identical to its predecessor, complete with a 3.4-inch cover screen and two camera sensors. Anil Ganti, 29 Feb 2024 12:00
Qualcomm confirms October launch window for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4A Qualcomm executive confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be unveiled in October. It will feature the company's in-house Oryon CPU cores and a new NPU. Anil Ganti, 29 Feb 2024 09:00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 rumoured to launch earlier than usualA South Korean media outlet reports that Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 is mid-July. The launch even will supposedly take place in Paris instead of South Korea or the US. Anil Ganti, 29 Feb 2024 08:23
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition price and availability revealedThe OnePlus 12R is now available to pre-order as an officially-licensed Genshin Impact-themed version. The new HoYoverse collaboration will be available to North American, European and Indian customers with its own exclusive color...Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2024 13:14
MWC 2024 | Nubia Focus 5G series unveiled to bring innovative mobile photography to the global marketNubia has rounded its new range of Android devices for the global market with the Focus and Focus Pro 5G. They are touted to deliver the same NEOVISION photography know-how from the OEM's current Z60 Ultra flagship to 108MP main r...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2024 22:33
Durabook U11I-EX and R8-EX launch as new Windows 11 tablets for explosive environmentsDurabook has announced that its latest rugged, industrial-grade tablets are ATEX-certified to withstand use in the presence of risks such as live electrical wires, fire and even lightning. The Alder Lake slates also feature the sa...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2024 20:13
MWC 2024 | Orbic 5G eBike touted as Android-powered two-wheeler of the future with AI safety featuresThe "world-first's" e-bike with 5G has been unveiled at MWC 2024. Its ability to support "high-speed" mobile data will enable it to connect "seamlessly" to other Orbis bikes for advanced features such as real-time navigation, live...Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2024 22:39
MWC 2024 | TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G launches as flagship for broad range of new smartphonesTCL backs its new 50 series of Android smartphones to deliver the OEM's greatest depth of choice and features yet. It goes from the super-affordable LE variant to the more premium XL and XE 5G, both of which are slated to debut wi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2024 18:56
MWC 2024 | TCL NXTPAPER 14 series and TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G feature as tablets with next-level eye comfortTCL has announced that its next tablet will launch as a more affordable version of its NXTPAPER 14 Pro, a big-screen slate with the OEM's latest "hardware-level low blue light" technology. Meanwhile, US availability for the TAB 10...Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2024 18:08
89% Porsche Design Review| Honor Magic V2 RSR - Stylish foldable with a sporty touchVrumm, vrumm. Porsche's German product design team is working with Honor to launch the company's first smartphone. Technically, it is nearly identical to the Magic V2, but it differs mainly in terms of material, design, included accessories, and price.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 7.92" | 234 gDaniel Schmidt, 26 Feb 2024 11:24