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Mangmi has published the full spec sheet of its new vertical handhelds. Both devices share a handful of features but the pro model has more RAM and storage and a more powerful powerful processor among other features.

Ahead of the launch of the NaviX Ultra, Nubia has shared live photos of the phone online. It has also released a video ad; but while it is still keeping the specs of the phone a secret, rumored specs have surfaced.

The Teclast P50 2026 has been launched, and this new affordable tablet has an 11-inch 90Hz display, an 8,000mAh battery, and a thin and light design. It's currently available on AliExpress at $106.6, which is a pretty good price for its features.

Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch its Xiaomi 18 series in India in December, about two months earlier than its usual flagship release window. The lineup is expected to include standard, Pro, and limited-availability Pro Max models, while the Ultra variant has reportedly been cancelled.

Early ColorOS 17 design elements have reportedly surfaced in ColorOS 16.0.8 through a version 17 Shelf build on the OnePlus Ace 5. The rounded corners and subdued blur effects suggest a restrained “liquid acrylic” aesthetic rather than a full Liquid Glass overhaul, ahead of ColorOS 17’s expected debut on the Find X10 series.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over after Spain defeated Argentina in a match that some may describe as somewhat tedious at times. The after show party may have been much more exciting for tech fans in particular where Honors yet unreleased Robot Phone made its appearance in the hands of the winning team, as videos and pictures demonstrate.

Vivo has officially confirmed the X300 E as the latest addition to its high-end X300 lineup. The company has revealed the phone’s design and three color options, while also confirming its battery capacity and a Zeiss-tuned camera system.

The OnePlus 16 and Oppo Find X10 Ultra are expected to launch as next-generation flagship smartphones. However, a new leak indicates that the phones may not see a wide global release, with both potentially skipping India.

The Bigme B6 Black & White version is now available to buy in China, following its launch earlier this year. The color version is also available in a cheaper configuration now.

A 6,500-mAh battery in a case just 7.2 mm thick and weighing 183 grams—and still supports wireless charging up to 15 W? The Motorola Edge 70 Pro combines features that are usually mutually exclusive in other slim smartphones.

A review by fenibook examines the North Korean “People’s Pixel,” a Google Pixel 8 Pro clone with weaker performance but generous memory, capable cameras, and a cooler-running MediaTek chip. Despite a spoofed 120Hz display claim, its eye-friendly dimming, strong telephoto macro performance, and unlocked bootloader make it an unusually competitive imitation.

In the eyes of many, the Vivo X300 Ultra is the ultimate camera flagship of the year, it also currently tops our ranking of camera phones in 2026. Unlike with the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, a successor does appear to be planned for 2027 and several variants are already being evaluated. A reliable leaker currently reveals, what's in store for the next generation of the ultimate Zeiss camera flagship.

The RedMagic Astra 2, which has been recently launched in the global market, features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This flagship gaming tablet is now shown to offer impressive PC emulation results when compared to the Ryzen Z2 Extreme of ROG Xbox Ally X.

A leaked Qualcomm data sheet details the unreleased SM4875 “Poros,” a next-generation Snapdragon 4-series chip, tentatively named 4 Gen 6, featuring an Adreno 6-series GPU, LPDDR5 support, optional Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0, and TSMC’s 4 nm process. While its Kryo CPU configuration remains unchanged, upgraded connectivity, security hardware, and I/O suggest a substantial platform refresh ahead of a possible 2027 launch.

A new iQoo device has appeared in China's SRRC database. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the device may launch as iQoo's first "mini" tablet. It is also tipped to feature a next-generation flagship Snapdragon chipset and launch alongside the iQoo 16.

It apparently does exist and was even spotted in the wild for the first time. Xiaomi's more compact Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple the iPhone Ultra competitor does indeed seem to run HyperOS 4, even a first screenshot already exists.

iiPhone loyalty reached a record 87% in the first quarter of 2026, while the share of new buyers switching from Android fell to 12%. The findings underscore the strength of established smartphone ecosystems, suggesting Apple’s growth may depend more on upgrades than on attracting Android users.

Sony’s new flagship smartphone leverages the expertise of the Alpha camera lineup, including an AI‑driven assistant. After completing our review, we’re comparing the camera system of Sony’s latest Android flagship with Oppo’s newest high‑end model to determine whether Sony’s imaging performance can actually pull ahead.

The Redmi K Pad 2, which launched in April 2026, is now available with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This configuration wasn't available at launch, and Xiaomi has yet to share a global release timeline for this iPad mini rival.

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble opens global pre-registration on iOS and Android. Here are the latest details on gameplay, characters, and the rumored launch date.

The Edge 70 Pro and many other Motorola phones offer a nearly stock Android experience with useful features. However, update supply period is relatively short here, and preinstalled third-party apps noticeably detract from the otherwise clean user experience.

Although the Instagram Story didn’t provide the very first glimpse, it did offer the first official look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be unveiled next week during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event. One of the BTS members was allowed to go ahead and "leak" the device in full glory.

Endgame Studio rolls out Creative Mode for Everweave, restoring the classic sandbox experience after backlash over Update 15's Character Engine and Dialogue Mode.

The European Commission has issued two binding decisions against Google. Third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT are to be granted the same system privileges on Android phones as Gemini, ranging from voice commands to controlling other apps. What this means for you, when it will take effect, and why Google is warning of privacy risks.

(Update: Flip 7, not Flip 8) Trailers of the upcoming movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, have shown the titular character using a Samsung foldable. Now, Samsung has released a new video advert that explains how that decision came to be.

A new leak suggests Google’s Pixel 11a will feature the Tensor G6 chip, a MediaTek M90 modem, 8 GB of RAM, and a 6.3-inch 120 Hz display. The report also points to a slightly smaller battery, a new front-facing camera sensor, improved Face Unlock, four color options, and regional variants.

Asus has officially confirmed the launch date of the Asus Pad (T3201) for the Indian market. The tablet features a large OLED panel, a MediaTek chipset, and a 9,000mAh battery.

The Legion Y700 Infinite is shaping up to be Lenovo's most ambitious compact gaming tablet yet. Ahead of its August debut, the company has detailed the tablet's cooling architecture, which is designed to keep the tablet comfortable to hold while extracting more performance from its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

Infinix has released the Hot 70 Pro smartphone in the global market. The company’s new budget smartphone features a 144 Hz LCD display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, a secondary Active Matrix Cube LED display, and a 6,000 mAh battery. Plus, it comes in six fancy color options.

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features three 50-MP sensors—for the main, ultra-wide, and zoom cameras—in a squircle-shaped module, plus one on the front. In our test, the phone proved that it can certainly hold its own against much more expensive phones when it comes to photography.

So, the time has come: OnePlus will soon no longer be available in Europe and many other regions of the world. As an editor at Notebookcheck, I’ve followed the brand from the very beginning, and I’d like to look back on our shared history.

Oppo’s K15 launches in China on July 24 with an 8000mAh battery, 80W charging, triple 50MP cameras and a built-in cooling fan. Its modest Dimensity 7360 chipset makes the fan’s practical value questionable, suggesting Oppo prioritized premium styling and marketing features while controlling costs.

A new leak has revealed the design, key specifications, and expected European pricing of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G. The smartphone has also received certifications in Malaysia and Indonesia, suggesting that a global launch may be approaching.

It appears the news of HMD cancelling its Fusion 2 modular smartphone was untrue. The same source has dislcosed that an insider has confirmed the device is still in development. HMD is also reported to be working on a new rugged smartphone.

A new Sony Xperia smartphone has revealed itself in a new leak. Expected to launch globally later this year, the Xperia 10 VIII will retain the 3.5 mm headphone jack, a fan favourite feature that has been removed by almost every other smartphone manufacturer.

A new leak has revealed initial details about a new Poco smartphone. Said to be launching globally, the Poco X8 appears set to arrive with a significantly larger battery than last year's Poco X7.

New information on Xiaomi's next-gen foldable phone has now surfaced in the wild. Expected to be a "Mix" series entry, Xiaomi's upcoming foldable is tipped to closely rival Apple's much awaited inaugural foldable, the iPhone Ultra.

Ayaneo has now revealed the design of its Game Boy Advance lookalike. Also, the company has confirmed when it will be revealing the Konkr Pocket Advance, which appears set to rival the Anbernic RG34XX.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII earned a strong overall score in our review. However, Sony once again falls short of the Android elite in terms of its built‑in hardware - particularly in terms of display, battery, and camera.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 in the Motorola Edge 70 Pro relies exclusively on performance cores and runs at very high clock speeds. However, under sustained gaming load, thermal management proved to be a noticeable weak point in testing.

Retroid has already released the Pocket Nova globally. To help inform potential buyers, the company has now published dozens of hands-on photos showcasing the retro gaming handheld in its seven colour options.

Xiaomi has finally released one of its new budget smartphones globally. Featuring a 120 Hz display, the Redmi A7 Pro also comes with a 6,000 mAh battery and HyperOS 3 pre-installed. Xiaomi sells the handset in multiple colours, too.

For months, Honor has been proudly showcasing the first smartphone with true gimbal stabilization though in the wake of the AI boom, it’s being marketed as a smart companion called Robot Phone. So far, only prototypes have been shown, but things are finally getting serious, next up the Robot Phone will be shown during WAIC 2026.

The Galaxy A57 5G impresses with its high-quality design and long-term software support, but falls short of expectations in a few areas. For the next model, Samsung should focus on improving the camera, battery, connectivity, and features.

According to an industry report from South Korea, the usual pre-order perks for the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 will no longer include one of Samsung's best promotions. The very popular free storage upgrade will reportedly be replaced by a new and significantly less attractive deal.

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 fits a JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system for thumping bass and fuller sound. Also featuring a 2.5K display with Dolby Vision and 800 nits peak brightness, the new 12.1-inch pad is now available in the US and Canada starting at US$399.99.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite is an upcoming gaming tablet. It is confirmed to feature 5G connectivity and a flagship Snapdragon chipset. Ahead of its launch, a leak has revealed more details about the device.

Realme has just launched the Narzo 100x 5G, pairing an 8,000mAh battery with a 144Hz display and Dimensity 6300 processor. Its strong battery and practical features make it a strong contender in the budget segment.

A reliable leaker has already provided plenty of details on the specs of the two Galaxy Z Fold 7 successors ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event. Aside from their different form factors they differ in several key ways. Critics will certainly claim that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 was stripped of essential features and they wouldn't necessarily be wrong.