We’ve been putting the Samsung Galaxy S26 up against flagships from across the market. If you’re curious, it’s already faced off against the OnePlus 15 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.

Today, we’re comparing the Galaxy S26 with a more recent flagship, the Vivo X300s, which launched just last week in China. Both phones sit in the increasingly competitive “affordable flagship” tier. But the two are very different ideas of how a flagship phone should be in 2026. 

Vivo is about bigger battery, higher megapixel counts, faster charging, while Samsung offers refinement, long-term support, and a more compact form factor. Let’s go through them in detail here. 

Design and size

The Galaxy S26, as you might know, is a relatively compact flagship. At 149.6mm tall and weighing just 167 grams, it’s noticeably smaller and lighter than the Vivo X300s. You can actually use it one-handed without thinking about it.

The Vivo X300s, by comparison, is large, and unapologetic about it. At 162mm tall and 217 grams, it’s closer to what you’d expect from an “ultra” phone. The extra size makes room for its bigger battery and camera system, but it also means you’ll feel it in your pocket.

Both phones use glass and aluminum builds, but Samsung uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides and Armor Aluminum 2 for the frame. Meanwhile, Vivo offers IP68/IP69 ratings, which technically give it an edge in ingress protection.

Display

No prize for guessing, Vivo gives you more screen in almost every sense. The X300s has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, compared to the S26’s 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display at 120Hz.

On paper, Vivo offers a higher refresh rate, higher resolution (1260 x 2800), and features like 2160Hz PWM dimming and HDR Vivid. But in everyday use, you’re unlikely to notice a major difference between Samsung and Vivo.

Performance

Both phones run flagship chips, but from different ecosystems.

The Vivo X300s uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, built on a 3nm process with a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. Samsung’s Galaxy S26, meanwhile, uses different chips depending on the region: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some markets and Exynos 2600 in others.

On paper, Samsung’s Snapdragon variant is slightly more aggressive, with a 4.74GHz peak core speed. But these are flagship SoCs, so everyday performance will feel smooth on either device.

Where Samsung pulls ahead is software longevity. The S26 promises up to seven major Android updates, compared to five on the Vivo. That’s a meaningful gap if you plan to keep your phone for several years.

Cameras

When it comes to cameras, the Vivo X300s goes all-in on hardware. It features a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. It even supports optional external zoom lenses with Zeiss optics.

Samsung, on the other hand, opts for a 50MP main sensor, a 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide.

There’s no doubt Vivo has the edge in flexibility. Higher-resolution sensors allow for more cropping, and the periscope lens — plus optional add-ons — suggests it’s built for users who want to experiment with zoom and detail.

Samsung’s advantage lies in predictability. Features like Best Face, strong HDR processing, and consistent video performance make it easier to get reliable results without much effort.

Battery and charging

The Vivo X300s packs a massive 7100mAh battery, significantly larger than the Galaxy S26’s 4300mAh cell.

Charging speeds widen the gap further. Vivo supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, while Samsung sticks to 25W wired and 15W wireless. Even with Samsung’s efficiency optimizations, it’s hard to see it competing on endurance or charging time.

The S26 does offer reverse wireless charging and tighter accessory integration, but that doesn’t change the core difference: the Vivo is built to last longer and charge faster.

The bottom line

The Vivo X300s and Galaxy S26 don’t really compete on the same terms, even though they sit in the same category.

The Vivo X300s is all about maximizing hardware — a bigger battery, faster charging, higher-resolution cameras, and a larger, faster display. It’s trying to win on specs.

The Galaxy S26 is more restrained. It focuses on usability, long-term software support, and a compact design that’s increasingly rare among flagship Android phones.

Ultimately, it comes down to what you value more: raw hardware or a more balanced, long-term experience.

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Just days after reports suggested the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro could flirt with 5GHz clock speeds, a new leak is adding a bit more shape to the rumor.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo, the Dimensity 9600 Pro will use a 2+3+3 CPU layout built around what the tipster describes as a “dual-core all-big-core architecture.”

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro core setup

More specifically, the chip is said to feature two high-performance “Canyon” cores, alongside three “Gelas-b” and three standard “Gelas” cores. The tipster further reiterates that the prime core clock speeds are expected to push close to the 5GHz mark.

The leak also mentions support for SME 2 (Scalable Matrix Extension 2), an extension designed to improve machine learning and AI-related workloads. On the graphics side, the chip is tipped to feature an Arm “Magni” GPU.

Memory and storage upgrades are also on the table. The Dimensity 9600 Pro is rumored to support LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, both of which promise faster data throughput and improved efficiency over today’s standards.

Underlying all of this is TSMC’s N2P process. According to DCS, internal specifications reportedly suggest a 10 to 15 percent boost in performance alongside a 25 to 30 percent reduction in power consumption.

Interestingly, even Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is expected to deliver a performance uplift of under 20%, despite reaching similar clock speeds near the 5GHz mark.

Anywho, as you might have guessed by now, the Dimensity 9600 lineup won’t be a one-size-fits-all affair. The Pro model is set to carry the most advanced architecture, while the standard variant is rumored to stick with a 3nm process and will likely target more mainstream devices.

According to previous reports, the Vivo X500 series and the Oppo Find X10 lineup will be the first to use the Dimensity 9600 chip.

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Just weeks after unveiling the Enjoy 90 series, Huawei has quietly expanded its Enjoy 90 lineup with the launch of the Huawei Enjoy 90m Plus. Unlike the earlier announcement, this new model has appeared on Huawei’s official website without much fanfare.

Visually, the Enjoy 90m Plus has a noticeable change in the back design. Instead of two clearly separated lenses, the new model merges them into a single oval-shaped black capsule design. The design is more similar to the OnePlus 15 rather than the other Enjoy 90 phones. 

The phone also introduces an exclusive coral orange color option. It’s also available in white and black. 

Huawei Enjoy 90m Plus Specifications

In terms of performance, the Enjoy 90m Plus is powered by the Kirin 8000 processor. The phone runs on HarmonyOS 6.0 out of the box, along with Huawei’s AI-based security features to help prevent fraud and protect user data.

For storage, the Enjoy 90m Plus is available in 128GB and 256GB variants. On the camera side, it comes with a 50-megapixel rear camera that supports up to 10x digital zoom. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The device features a 6.67-inch LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. The resolution is HD+ (1604 × 720 pixels), which is not the sharpest in its class, but the higher refresh rate should help with smoother scrolling and animations. 

As for the battery, Huawei has equipped the phone with a large 6620mAh cell. It supports up to 40W fast charging, along with compatibility for 9V/2A charging. The device also includes support for StarFlash E1.0 and Bluetooth 6.0.

Huawei has not yet announced pricing or availability details for the Enjoy 90m Plus, but you can expect the final details to appear soon.

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After announcing the Motorola Razr Fold in January, Motorola is now gearing up to launch its clamshell foldable. The device appeared in CAD renders a couple of weeks earlier. 

Now, new official-looking renders of the Razr 70 Ultra, or possibly the Razr Ultra (2026), have surfaced via OnLeaks in collaboration with Android Headlines.

Here’s your official look at the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

The images suggest the device will arrive in at least two finishes: Pantone Cocoa Wood and an Orient Blue Alcantara option. Like its predecessor, the outer display houses a triple-camera setup, with all three sensors reportedly clocking in at 50 megapixels.

One notable omission from these renders is any clear look at the internal camera. According to Android Headlines, that’s likely down to early rendering inconsistencies rather than a redesign, so don’t expect Lenovo to ditch the selfie camera or move to an under-display solution just yet.

It is said to feature a 7-inch internal foldable screen paired with a 4-inch cover display. The left edge now features a dedicated Moto AI button, while power and volume controls stay right-mounted. The bottom houses a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, a microphone, and a SIM slot. A secondary microphone sits topside.

Under the hood, the Razr 70 Ultra is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chip, alongside a familiar 4,700mAh battery and 68W fast charging.

Timing-wise, the launch could be strategically aligned with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lenovo and Motorola have partnered with FIFA as an Official Technology Partner for the event, so the company will reportedly target a debut in the weeks leading up to kickoff on June 11.

Not to forget, the Razr 70 standard model has already surfaced on China’s TENAA with images and specifications. Both will likely launch on the same day.

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Samsung just rolled out the Exynos 2600 in late 2025, shipping it in Galaxy S26 devices starting in February. As usual, the rumor mill has now moved to what’s next, and Samsung seems ahead in this journey.

The Exynos 2700 has already surfaced in Geekbench listings months before its expected debut alongside the Galaxy S27 series.

Exynos 2700 on Geekbench way before launch 

The listing reveals a chip carrying the model number S5E9975. On paper, it features a 10-core CPU, but not in the configuration we’re used to seeing. Instead of the standard three-cluster design of Exynos 2600, Samsung seems to be experimenting with a four-cluster layout for the Exynos 2700.

That breakdown includes a single core clocked at 2.30GHz, four cores at 2.40GHz, another single core at 2.78GHz, and four more cores pushing up to 2.88GHz. 

These aren’t peak clock speeds, of course, but the early numbers are still respectable. The chip scores 2,603 in single-core and 10,350 in multi-core on Geekbench 6. Interestingly, the multi-core result closely matches what the current Exynos 2600 can deliver, even without reaching 3GHz clock speeds.

On the graphics side, the chip is paired with what’s listed as an Xclipse 970 GPU. Early GPU benchmarking results show an OpenCL score of 15,618.

The test device itself is equipped with around 12GB of RAM and a newer version of Android. That’s fairly typical for early benchmark sightings.

As you might expect, early benchmark leaks rarely tell the full story. These chips are often tested before final optimizations are in place, and performance can change significantly by the time they are ready for actual devices.

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A fresh leak out of China suggests Xiaomi could switch from Omnivision camera sensors to SmartSens in the upcoming Xiaomi 18 series.

According to information shared by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, a top-five smartphone brand is planning to use a SmartSens sensor in its next flagship lineup. While the tipster didn’t name the company outright, it’s widely speculated to be the Xiaomi 18 series.

Xiaomi 18 Pro could feature 200MP SmartSens sensors

The leak suggests the lineup could feature dual 200-megapixel main cameras with a 1/1.28-inch sensor size. On higher-end models, these sensors are expected to support LOFIC HDR 3.0, which is a hardware-level sensor technology that improves dynamic range.

LOFIC — short for lateral overflow integration capacitor — combines linear and logarithmic charge storage within a single pixel. This should result in more balanced images, especially in high-contrast environments like sunsets or backlit scenes.

Xiaomi has been gradually exploring alternatives to Sony sensors. The company switched from Sony to Omnivision on Xiaomi 17 Pro series, and earlier reports suggest the company is testing other domestic imaging solutions too. So this move wouldn’t be entirely surprising if Xiaomi does so. 

The Xiaomi 18 Pro models are also said to pair the SmartSens 200MP sensor with experimental modular optics. That could include magnetic, snap-on lenses, which might allow users to attach accessories like telephoto converters directly to the phone.

On the performance side, the devices are expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, paired with up to 16GB of RAM, and a battery reportedly reaching 7,000mAh.

None of this is confirmed yet, and of course, Xiaomi hasn’t commented publicly. But the company has hinted it may keep the rear display introduced on the Xiaomi 17 Pro for the Xiaomi 18 Pro.

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Xiaomi has started crowdfunding for its latest home security device, the Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition, in China. The device is priced at 799 yuan (~ $116) during the crowdfunding phase, with a suggested retail price of 999 yuan (~ $145).

At first glance, the new camera doesn’t look drastically different from the earlier Smart Camera 4 Zoom Edition. The design is familiar, but Xiaomi has shifted to a silver-gray finish and added a fabric base this time around. 

Xiaomi Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition Specifications 

As for the actual hardware, the camera combines a 12MP telephoto lens with an 8MP wide-angle lens, both using a relatively bright f/1.6 aperture. The camera supports 4K monitoring, 12x hybrid zoom, and 3x lossless zoom.

It also functions well in low-light. The camera has full-color night vision and a new photography mode for capturing everyday moments rather than just surveillance footage.

The Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom also supports a 360-degree horizontal and 180-degree vertical pan-tilt range, with motor speeds said to be 30 percent faster than the Xiaomi C700. It can track people and pets, continuing a trend seen across many smart home cameras, but Xiaomi is trying to make this tracking more precise.

Under the hood, the device runs on a 3T quad-core chip, which Xiaomi claims is 300 percent more powerful than the C700.

The more notable addition, though, is software. Xiaomi is introducing its first “AI care model,” which targets three main use cases: children, the elderly, and pets. 

The system can recognize behaviors — like whether a child is studying — and generate daily reports. It also supports searching through recorded footage using text or video cues. 

Buyers who pick it up early will get a one-month trial of the AI service, after which it will likely shift to a subscription model.

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Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, has previously been tipped to focus more on efficiency than major CPU gains. Now, a fresh detail from tipster Fixed Focus Digital adds another layer to that narrative. 

According to the leak, Qualcomm could introduce an LPE (Low Power Efficiency) core as a dedicated coprocessor in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. 

An LPE core on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 mean?

An LPE core is ideal for handling smaller background tasks. These could include things like sensor monitoring, notification handling, or always-on features that don’t require the full CPU to wake up. Offloading such tasks to a tiny, ultra-efficient core would allow the primary cores to remain idle more often, which in turn helps conserve power.

If that happens, it would complement the changes already rumored for the CPU layout. The current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses a 2+6 configuration, with two high-performance cores and six performance cores running at the same frequency tiers. For the next generation, Qualcomm is expected to move to a 2+3+3 setup, splitting those six cores into two clusters. 

Clock speeds for these clusters are under wraps, but separating them could allow Qualcomm to run different groups of cores at different frequencies depending on the workload. That would give the scheduler more flexibility in balancing performance and power use.

The addition of an LPE core would take that further by moving the smallest background processes away from the CPU entirely. 

None of this is confirmed yet, but the overall direction suggests Qualcomm is focusing on reducing power consumption across both active and idle scenarios.

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SanDisk has launched a rather expensive 2TB Extreme Pro UHS-II SD card for professionals and the like. And that is reflected directly in its price. 

The new card from SanDisk is priced at $1,999.99. According to a report from Tom’s Hardware, that’s more than four times the cost of SanDisk’s own 2TB UHS-I card, which sells for under $500.

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Pro UHS-II SD card Specifications 

What you’re paying for here is speed and reliability. The card supports sequential read speeds of up to 310MB/s and write speeds of up to 305MB/s, which makes it a UHS-II tier card. It’s designed for workloads like 8K video recording and high-resolution burst photography, where sustained performance matters more than raw capacity alone.

There’s also a durability angle. SanDisk says the card comes with an IP68 rating, meaning it can handle dust, water exposure, and even drops from up to six meters. 

Still, the pricing stands out even within SanDisk’s own lineup. At roughly $1 per gigabyte, the 2TB UHS-II card matches the cost-per-GB of the 512GB version but remains significantly more expensive than UHS-I alternatives, which can dip as low as $0.21 per gigabyte. Even SanDisk’s newer microSD Express cards are far cheaper on a per-GB basis.

Below is a breakdown of SanDisk cards on a price/GB basis (via Tom’s Hardware):

In other words, this isn’t meant to be a mainstream upgrade. It’s a niche product for people who need both capacity and speed in a single, portable format, and are willing to pay a premium to avoid compromises.

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Sony might be planning a big design refresh for its next Xperia flagship. Fresh images of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (via Insider Sony) reveal a design that doesn’t quite follow the company’s recent playbook.

The phone is noticeably different from earlier Xperia models, which have typically stuck to a tall, minimalist look with subtle changes year over year.

What stands out here is the camera layout. It feels familiar, not to Sony users, but to those who remember the OnePlus 10 Pro. Of course, the resemblance isn’t one-on-one, but the overall arrangement and styling do give an old OnePlus vibe. 

Up front, things are more in line with Sony’s usual approach. The renders show a flat display with relatively standard bezels, rather than the ultra-thin borders seen on many competing flagships. 

The front-facing camera sits within the top bezel instead of a punch-hole or notch. And in classic Sony fashion, there are also visible stereo speakers on the front. 

Sony Xperia 1 VIII could bring notable camera upgrades 

Beyond the design, early rumors also suggest some changes in the camera system. The Xperia 1 VIII is expected to feature a triple-camera setup built around 48-megapixel sensors. While the ultrawide camera may remain unchanged from the previous generation, the main and telephoto cameras could see more meaningful updates.

Specifically, leaks suggest a larger primary sensor, which typically helps with low-light performance and overall image quality. There’s also talk of a new telephoto sensor, possibly falling somewhere between 1/3-inch and 1/2-inch in size.

That said, it’s still just a rumor at this point. Sony has not confirmed anything yet, and details like the final design, hardware, and feature set could change before launch.

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If you have been in the loop, you might know smartphones are quietly getting more expensive. Just as Nothing Phone (3a) Lite saw a price bump today, Motorola has also increased prices for a handful of its devices in India. The revised pricing takes effect immediately and touches both its budget and mid-range portfolio.

Over the past few months, smartphone makers have been dealing with higher component costs, currency fluctuations, and ongoing supply chain pressure. This in turn, is directly affecting consumers, and Motorola’s latest revision fits neatly into that pattern.

Motorola hikes Moto G and Edge series prices in India

The price hike affects three devices across the Moto G and Edge lineups, including the Moto G35, Moto G57 Power, and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The increases vary depending on the variant, but in most cases, buyers are now paying between Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 more than before.

For the Moto G35, the base 4GB + 128GB variant now costs Rs 12,499, up from Rs 11,999. The higher-end 8GB + 128GB version sees a steeper jump, going from Rs 12,999 to Rs 13,999.

The Moto G57 Power, a higher-end phone in Motorola’s budget lineup, has also seen price changes. Its 8GB + 128GB model now retails at Rs 15,999, compared to its earlier price of Rs 14,999.

The biggest increase is on the mid-range Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The 8GB + 128GB variant now costs Rs 22,999 (up from Rs 20,999), while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants have climbed to Rs 24,999 and Rs 26,999, respectively.

For buyers, the right time to purchase a phone is getting harder to predict. Prices that were once stable for months are now more fluid, even for devices that have been on the market for a while.

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