Xiaomi’s 2025 was filled with great products across a wide range of categories. Gone are the days when the brand was playing catch-up to the likes of Apple and Samsung, as Xiaomi proved it is forging its own path across more than just smartphones. Xiaomi is one of the fastest-growing EV brands in China, and the success of its very first vehicle - the SU7 is shaping up to be an even bigger hit. But smartphones are still Xiaomi's bread and butter, so let's kick off the list with one of our favourite devices of the year. Winner: Xiaomi 15 Ultra While the Xiaomi 15 Ultra wasn’t a...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra went official in China yesterday. Alongside it, the company also announced new products including the Watch 5. Xiaomi’s new smartwatch offers a circular AMOLED display, a dual-chip architecture, and is claimed to deliver up to 6 days of battery life. Xiaomi’s Watch 5 features a stainless steel case that houses a 1.54-inch circular AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz, 480x480-pixel resolution, and up to 1,500-nit brightness. The smartwatch gets a synthetic sapphire crystal glass on the front (display) and on the back. It weighs 56g without the strap and is...

The Honor Win and Win RT have been announced in China. The gaming-focused phones come with the latest flagship Snapdragon chipsets, an active cooling fan, up to 185Hz refresh rate, and massive 10,000mAh batteries. The Honor Win is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is coupled with the Adreno 830 GPU. Meanwhile, the Win RT gets the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The phones get up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. Both handsets come with a 6.83-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 185Hz, up to 6,000-nit peak brightness, Full-HD+...

The Realme 16 Pro series will debut in India on January 6. Ahead of the launch, Realme has been teasing key specifications of the phones and has now confirmed more details about the Pro variant. Last week, Realme revealed that both the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ will sport a 200MP main rear camera, while the Pro+ variant will also get a periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom support. The company has now confirmed that the 16 Pro will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset. The handset will offer an AirFlow VC cooling system and is claimed to have scored over 970,000...

The iQOO Z11 Turbo is expected to launch soon in China. While an official launch date is not known yet, the company has revealed the phone’s rear design along with some key specifications. In a post on Weibo, iQOO announced that the Z11 Turbo is now open for pre-orders through the official vivo website and other online retailers, while also offering a first look at the device’s rear design. The handset features a square-shaped rear camera module housing dual sensors within a pill-shaped cutout, while the LED flash sits outside the module. The phone also appears to have a flat frame...

Samsung released the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch4 about a couple of weeks ago, but only in South Korea. Well, the good news is that Samsung has expanded the One UI 8 Watch update rollout to two more countries - India and the US. The One UI 8 Watch update is currently rolling out only for the non-cellular version of the Galaxy Watch4. It comes with firmware version R860XXU1JYK4 and the October 2025 security patch. If you live in India or the US and haven't received One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch4, you can check for the update manually by navigating to the Settings...

Back in November, a report claimed that Apple had postponed the iPhone Air 2 to spring 2027 after disappointing sales of the original model. Now, a fresh rumor suggests the iPhone Air successor could arrive next year after all. The claim comes from tipster Fixed Focus Digital, who revealed on Weibo that the iPhone Air 2 is confirmed to launch at the fall iPhone launch event in September 2026. Meanwhile, the tipster claims that the iPhone 17e is also on track for a spring launch and has entered the mass-production stage. Based on earlier reports, Apple was expected to unveil the...

The Honor Magic8 Pro was announced in China in October, and then made its debut outside of China in Malaysia in November. That said, it's yet to arrive in European markets, but the wait is almost over - the Magic8 Pro will finally become available in the UK on January 8. Ahead of that, the brand's arm in the UK has posted the teaser video you can see below, which is all about Christmas and how to solve "parental Christmas stress". The parents who buy the Magic8 Pro in the UK will have to wait until Christmas 2026 to take this advice, which makes the timing here a bit...

The EU was the first to make Apple open up its walled garden but a lot of individual countries across the world have followed suit after seeing that this strategy actually works. The latest is Brazil, where Apple has agreed to allow iPhone owners to download and purchase apps and digital services outside of its App Store. The company made a deal with Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense, which was investigating Apple over the matter. The Council has now approved Apple's proposed remedies, and Apple has 105 days to implement the changes to how apps and services can be...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has finally been unveiled in China as the brand’s flagship phone. Alongside the standard model, the company also announced a 17 Ultra Leica edition, which gets a unique design and a mechanical zoom ring. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The 17 Ultra comes with a Leica branded triple rear camera setup with a primary 50MP 1-inch size Light Fusion 1050L sensor with support for LOFIC technology. This is paired with a 200MP Samsung HPE 1/1.4-inch periscope telephoto unit that offers continuous optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus. At the front, the phone...

Samsung launched the Galaxy A07 4G back in August, but its 5G sibling is still not official. That may change later this month or in January, according to a rumor from a couple of weeks ago. When it does eventually arrive, it will be rocking a 6,000 mAh battery. That's 1,000 mAh more than its predecessor, which is definitely nice to see. The battery capacity has been revealed through the A07 5G's certification in Brazil. Samsung Galaxy A07 5G certification in Brazil and its battery The 5G phone will allegedly be powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB...

Oppo is reportedly working on the K15 Turbo and K15 Turbo Pro as successors to the K13 Turbo series. While official details remain under wraps, leaks surrounding the Pro model continue to surface, with a new one revealing new specs. The latest leak comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who claims that the top-end K15 series model will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro packs a 7,000mAh battery. In a previous leak, DCS had stated that the K15 Turbo Pro could be equipped with the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. It appears...

The first device in OnePlus' new Turbo line has just been outed in the live images you can see below. This is the OnePlus Turbo, and there will be another handset launching alongside it, presumably the OnePlus Turbo Pro. Back to the Turbo, though, the star of today's leak. It's rumored to sport a 6.8-inch display with "1.5K" resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, which is interesting because previous rumors said it would be 165Hz. OnePlus Turbo leaked live images Anyway, moving on, the Turbo is allegedly powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, which again doesn't align with...

Apple is sending out one of its strongest years in recent memory. The iPhone 17 series is one of its best-selling smartphone lineups in recent memory and will help it edge out arch-rival Samsung as the world’s leading smartphone vendor for the first time in over a decade. But 2025 was significant for more than just iPhones as Apple extended its lead in the ARM chipset race with the M5, which is available on a wide variety of devices ranging from iPads, MacBooks and even the updated Vision Pro. The AirPods Pro 3 brought class-leading noise cancellation and upgrades in just about...

Oppo has launched the Pad Air5 in China following a series of teasers, including an official unboxing video. The Oppo Pad Air5 is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC, paired with the Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is available in both Wi-Fi and cellular options. The Pad Air5 sports a 12.1-inch LCD display with a 2800x1980-pixel resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It supports a peak brightness of 900 nits. Oppo has included an 8MP rear camera and another 8MP front-facing unit on the tablet. Both cameras support 1080p video...

Last week, renders of the Motorola Signature surfaced online, revealing the smartphone's design and color options. The Motorola Signature, reportedly codenamed 'Urus' and previously rumored as the Edge 70 Ultra, will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones in Motorola's new Signature series. There's no word from Motorola about it yet, but thanks to Indian online retailer Flipkart, we now know the Signature series is coming soon. Motorola Signature in Carbon colorway • Motorola Signature in Martini Olive colorway (Source: Evan Blass) Flipkart has set up a promo page on...

A new rumor from the prolific tipster known as Ice Universe comes to contradict the dimensions of the iPhone Fold that were revealed through purported CAD schematics last week. That's why we urge you to take this with an extra bit of caution, more than usual. Anyway, according to Ice Universe, the iPhone Fold's inner, folding screen will measure 7.58" diagonally and will have a 4:3 aspect ratio, while its outer cover display will be 5.35" diagonally. Samsung Wide Fold 5.4"/7.6" 4:3iPhone Fold 5.35"/7.58" 4:3 pic.twitter.com/9hWLKMIym1— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) December 24, 2025...

As another year in the fast-paced world of tech is winding down, we just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being part of GSMArena. Whether you are opening new tech goodies around the Christmas tree, evaluating photo samples at the dinner table, or simply taking a breather from refresh rates and benchmark tests, we hope the holiday season brings you some well-deserved downtime. We’ll be back soon with more news, reviews, and comparisons as the industry gears up for another packed year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at...

Ahead of the 17 Ultra's official announcement taking place on December 25, Xiaomi has revealed that the phone comes with a physical zoom ring around its circular camera island. This will let you control zooming in a very tactile way. Interestingly, the official name of the phone seems to be Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, and as rumored countless times before, it will feature the iconic red dot Leica logo on its back in at least one colorway. According to past leaks, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has three rear cameras, one less than its predecessor, with the periscope telephoto...

Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has announced the 2026 range of Odyssey gaming monitors. There are a total of five models and they offer features such as 6K glasses-free 3D support and up to 1,040Hz refresh rate. Samsung has introduced the Odyssey 3D, the Odyssey G6, and three variants of the Odyssey G8. Starting with the Odyssey 3D (G90XH), Samsung claims it is the world’s first gaming monitor to offer a 6K-resolution, glasses-free 3D display. It comes with a 32-inch panel and supports refresh rates of up to 165Hz, along with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity. The monitor...

Last week, the upcoming Realme Neo8's specs got leaked, and at the time we didn't know what to expect in terms of its announcement time frame. Thankfully, today Digital Chat Station has revealed just that on Weibo. The Realme Neo8 is allegedly scheduled to be unveiled in January. Unfortunately, there is nothing more concrete than that yet, but it is good to know that there isn't going to be much waiting left to do for it to arrive. After all, its predecessor was already official for about two weeks around this time last year. Realme Neo7 The Neo8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8...

Last week we saw the first CAD-based render depicting the upcoming iPhone Fold, and today a video shows the device from more angles - or does it? It might be based on the leaked CAD schematics, but if it is then why isn't that mentioned in it? We assume it's to make you think this is a leak. It's not. It's more like speculation. And there is at least one significant departure from the previously leaked CAD schematics, in how inconsistent the selfie camera's placement is on the inner, folding screen. While we don't know who's right here, we will say that this video starts by proclaiming...

Introduction Samsung is ending 2025 on a high note. The Galaxy S25 series outsold previous generations of S phones and Samsung’s foldables are more popular than ever. However, there’s trouble brewing underneath the success. As popular as the S25 phones were, they felt like they were in a holding pattern with minor upgrades. And the big experiment this year, the S25 Edge, failed. As for foldables, the Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 brought much-needed upgrades to the Z series. And look at the Galaxy Z TriFold – that’s certainly a head-turner even if it’s more of a commercially available tech...

Realme is set to unveil the Realme 16 Pro, Realme 16 Pro+, and Realme Buds Air8 on January 6, but these won't be the only products to go official that day, as Realme today announced it will also introduce the Realme Pad 3 on January 6. The Realme Pad 3 will be unveiled in India on January 6 at 12 PM local time, and the image shared by Realme reveals it will come in two colors. Realme hasn't detailed the Pad 3's specs sheet, but it confirmed that the tablet will feature a 2.8K "Book-View Display" and a 12,200 mAh battery. The Realme Pad 3 sports a squircle-shaped camera island on the...

nubia has officially confirmed that it will soon launch the RedMagic 11 Air. The upcoming smartphone will succeed the RedMagic 10 Air and is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The confirmation comes from RedMagic Gaming Phone Product Manager Jiang Chao, who acknowledged the new Air model in a post on Weibo. Chao also shared a post from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, further hinting at the device’s imminent launch. RedMagic 10 Air was unveiled in China in April this year. DCS revealed that the RedMagic 11 Air will debut in China in January 2026. It...

The Find X9 Ultra, Oppo’s upcoming flagship camera phone, was previously rumored to launch in April 2026. However, a new report suggests the device could debut earlier than expected. Oppo is also said to have fast-tracked the launch of the Find N6. According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be unveiled in China in March next year. The Find X8 Ultra debuted in April this year. On the other hand, the Oppo Find N6 is tipped to launch before the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026, which happens to be on February 17. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to offer...

The OnePlus Pad Go 2, unveiled a week ago, is now available for purchase in India, the US, the UK, and European markets through OnePlus' official website. The Pad Go 2 comes in Shadow Black and Lavender Drift colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It also offers two connectivity options - Wi-Fi and cellular. Customers purchasing the OnePlus Pad Go 2 through OnePlus' website also get a free OnePlus Pad Go 2 Stylo, a OnePlus Pad Go 2 Folio Case, or a OnePlus Watch 2R, depending on the region. You can check the table below for the current pricing of the Pad Go 2 in...

Next month OnePlus is unveiling a new series in China called Turbo, which will debut with two devices. One of these was spotted in the Geekbench database yesterday rocking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. According to a new rumor, this device will get an international launch as well, including in India. It comes with a 9,000 mAh battery which supports 80W wired charging, as well as an OLED display with "1.5K" resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 15 Funnily enough, the phone is said to be codenamed Volkswagen, implying the positioning here - a 'phone for the masses'. It should...

Samsung is getting ready for CES, which takes place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9. The company will use the trade show to unveil new TVs, monitors, and home appliances. Samsung's CES unveiling event is called The First Look, and you can see the teaser (trailer?) for it embedded below. The tagline for the 2026 event is "Your Companion to AI Living". The video shows glimpses of TVs with slim bezels and metal finishes, as well as a robot vacuum cleaner with a camera (presumably used for AI-enhanced obstacle avoidance). The theme of Samsung integrating AI across its...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled on December 25, and it will be joined by the Xiaomi Watch 5. This new wearable will be Xiaomi's highest-end yet, featuring a stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal on top of its screen - both standard materials for high-end analog watches. The Xiaomi Watch 5 will feature an EMG (electromyography) sensor, which is used to detect electrical signals produced by your muscles. This could be used to enable gesture navigation - like flicking your wrist or tapping your fingers in the air, that sort of stuff. EMG could also be used to analyze muscle...

Oppo is making the Pad Air5 official on December 25, and ahead of that, today the company has published a quick official unboxing of the upcoming device. This shows the tablet in all its glory in the Starlight Pink colorway (it will also be offered in Space Grey), along with the 45W wired charger that will be included in the retail package in China. The Pad Air5 has a "2.8K" resolution screen and a 10,050 mAh battery, and will come in Wi-Fi-only and 5G-enabled versions, with 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB RAM/storage combos.

The oft-rumored ban of DJI drones in the US has now become reality, but the US government hasn't just banned sales of DJI drones. Instead, all foreign-made drones and their components are now banned in the country. Obviously, DJI is the most impacted in the consumer market, though. The FCC says several security agencies have determined that drones and their critical components produced in foreign countries pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the US. Today, based on an Executive Branch national security determination, the FCC has added foreign-produced UAS (drones) and...

The Honor Win series is scheduled to debut in China on December 26 as the brand’s first gaming-focused lineup. While Honor has already confirmed several details about the phones, a new leak has now revealed their camera specifications. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Honor Win and Win RT will come with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide unit. Both phones will also offer a 50MP selfie camera. The Honor Win is confirmed to feature a triple rear camera setup, whereas the Win RT will stick to a dual-camera unit. The former will also feature a 50MP Sony...

OnePlus is set to launch its gaming-focused Turbo series smartphone range in China soon, and we already have a good idea of what to expect from its first member. Just yesterday, the OnePlus Turbo appeared in a Geekbench listing which revealed it to be running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and the device has now emerged in an AnTuTu listing with the same PLU110 model number. OnePlus Turbo (PLU110) AnTuTu score card The listing shows that the OP Turbo is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and it scored an...

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in February 2026. The mid-range A-series phones are rumored to feature newer chipsets and upgraded cameras, and a new report has now revealed details of their camera specifications. According to the report, the Galaxy A37 will feature a triple rear camera setup headlined by an upgraded 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor. Samsung is said to alternate between the IMX906 and its own S5KGNJ sensor for the main camera, depending on the region. The Galaxy A56 features a 12MP ultrawide camera. The remaining two rear cameras are...

Huawei announced a bunch of new products in China yesterday, including the nova 15 series and the Watch 5 10th Anniversary edition. The brand also unveiled the MatePad 11.5 (2026) model during the launch. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) is largely similar to the 2025 model that debuted in July this year, but offers a different processor and minor improvements. It sports an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 2456x1600-pixel resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The tablet is also available in a Soft Light Edition that offers an anti-glare...

Samsung announced the One UI 8.5 beta program earlier this month, and it has since released the first beta build, but only in certain countries. Now it's finally rolling out in India and Poland, while other regions are getting the new build identified as ZYLH. One UI 8.5 second beta Here's the full changelog for this second beta: Modified to enable dual recording and single take mode through Camera Assistant setting Improved the issue of initializing quick panel settings when booting intermittently Improvement of errors such as quick panel menu screen icon spacing,...

Google's Pixel 10 family has a bunch of exclusive software features, and one of them is called Magic Cue. Now a new report says Google is bringing this functionality to all Android smartphones as Contextual Suggestions. Like the name implies, this means you'll get "helpful suggestions from your apps and services", which are based on your routine activities and locations. The examples Google gives in the feature's description are: "your music app might suggest a playlist at the gym that you often listen to during your evening workout" and "if you often cast sports games to your living room...

Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup once again puts its users in a familiar position - choosing between two very similar yet distinctly positioned models. The gap between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro is as small as ever, but as they say, the devil is in the details - and those details might justify the Pro's higher asking price for some, while others may find the standard model more than enough. The iPhone 17 finally feels like a true flagship in its own right, matching the Pro's 120 Hz refresh rate, OLED quality, and overall polish. This year, the basic model is lighter, slimmer, and still...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is getting official on December 25 in China, and the brand already revealed its camera-centric design a few hours ago. Now the company has also posted a very quick hands-on teaser video showing the device in motion, while revealing that it will be its thinnest Ultra phone ever at just 8.29mm. For reference, note that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is 9.4mm thick. The 17 Ultra's screen will have extremely narrow bezels on all sides, and from the front it looks very similar to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It might actually be using the exact same display panel. The Xiaomi 17...

According to a new rumor from China, Apple will start testing the iPhone 18 series devices on the mass production line "one after another" in the very early days of January. Then, the actual production is set to start right before the Chinese New Year, which in 2026 falls on February 17. The iPhone 18 Pro mass production line has allegedly already been set up, and this source says the phone itself won't come with exterior changes as big as everyone seems to think. iPhone 17 Pro It's unclear why Apple would want to start production of its iPhone 18 devices so early in the year,...

Realme is unveiling the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ on January 6, and today the brand has revealed that both devices will have the same 200MP main camera. Furthermore, the 16 Pro+ will also have a telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. The main camera uses Samsung's HP5 sensor, a 1/1.56-inch type, with an f/1.8 aperture, while the telephoto camera of the Pro+ uses Samsung's JN5 sensor. There will of course also be an ultrawide, so on the Pro+ you're getting "a full focal-length imaging system, that supports shooting from 0.6x to 120x, offering full flexibility across portrait, street, and...

Huawei just unveiled its Nova 15 series in China. Alongside, the brand also announced the Watch 5 10th Anniversary edition and a new color variant for the Watch GT 6. The Huawei Watch 5 10th Anniversary edition comes with a special nylon braided composite strap that features a ‘10 Years’ logo. You’ll also find a ‘10 Years’ logo on the crown. Specs of the special edition variant remain the same as the standard Watch 5. It is available in both 46mm and 42mm case sizes. The smartwatch has an LTPO AMOLED display with Sapphire glass protection. It features the X-Tap sensor that offers...

While we wait for the Reno15 and Reno15 Pro (and/or Reno15 Pro Max and/or Reno15 Pro Mini) to make the journey to Europe, a bunch of retailers on the continent have now listed the Reno15 FS 5G, and it seems to be ready to order even though it's not yet in stock. It's priced at €459.90 and here's what you get for that amount of money. The phone has a 6.57-inch 1080x2372 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and it's powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of expandable storage. On the rear you get a triple camera system with a 50MP main shooter, an...

OnePlus has already confirmed that it's working on an entirely new range of smartphones that will be called Turbo. According to recent leaks, the brand will launch two devices initially, and one of those may have just been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number PLU110. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. Based on past rumors, it should come with a screen with "1.5K" resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, as well as a gigantic 9,000 mAh battery. The other handset in the Turbo series has been rumored to get the...

Huawei’s nova 15 series is now official in China as the latest midrange offerings from the brand. There are three members for now with the vanilla nova 15, the nova 15 Pro and the nova 15 Ultra. The trio debuts Huawei’s new “dual-ring” design language alongside updated cameras, faster chipsets and larger batteries. Huawei nova 15, nova 15 Pro and nova 15 Ultra Huawei nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro This year’s nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro share most of their key specs. These include 6.84-inch LTPO OLEDs with 1,320 x 2,856 px resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. They...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is all set to launch on December 25 in China, and we now have our first set of camera samples from the highly anticipated flagship. The device will feature the all-new 1-inch type OmniVision Light Hunter 1050L main sensor (50MP) with an f/1.67 aperture and Leica optics. The sensor is also confirmed to feature Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) tech. Xiaomi 17 Ultra posters (machine translated from Chinese) LOFIC sensors are characterized by their enhanced dynamic range and improved noise reduction. This should help the 17 Ultra excel in...

If a recent leak is accurate, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will feature unusually wide dimensions with a wide inner display. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be working on a similar “wide” foldable to take on Apple. According to a new report, Samsung is working on a foldable with a 7.6-inch OLED inner screen that’ll have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable is said to be unveiled next year with a passport-style design. The screen's dimension and aspect ratio are said to be similar to the upcoming iPhone Fold, which is rumored to offer a 7.58-inch inner display. The report...

A new leak has revealed the camera specifications of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra. The Find X8 Ultra successor is expected to launch in April next year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Find X9 Ultra. As per DCS, the phone will offer dual 200MP cameras at the back and offer 10x optical zoom. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra also featured dual periscope cameras. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is tipped to pack a 200MP primary camera with light intake claimed to outperform a one-inch type sensor. It will...

Last week, Xiaomi teased that the flagship 17 Ultra will debut in China this week. Now, the company has revealed the exact launch date, design, and the color options of the phone. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled in China on December 25, the company confirmed in a Weibo post. The brand also shared the phone’s rear design and color options. It will be available in three color options, including a new Starry Green variant. The phone will also be sold in White and Black colors, as per the teasers. The teasers also confirm that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a triple-rear camera...

Honor is set to dip its toes in the gaming phone sphere with the unveiling of the Win series. The phone is going official on December 26, but we managed to spend some time with it earlier and see what it's about. The headline feature of this one is a 10,000mAh battery! Yes, 10k, not a typo. The Honor Win will become fully official on Thursday, and we'll have the full details then. The teasers suggest excellent gaming performance and an active fan to help maintain Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 nicely cool. It's paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The company claimed an...

With 10 days remaining of the year 2025, we have the very familiar sight of Samsung Galaxy A56 topping our trending chart. Behind it, however, is a fresh new face in the newly announced OnePlus 15R. The Galaxy S25 Ultra rose two spots to complete the penultimate podium of the year. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14358, 1#] That means the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max finds itself in fourth this time around, while the OnePlus 15 retained its fifth position. The Galaxy A17 is also where we left it last week - sixth place, while behind it we see the Poco F8 Ultra, which lost a lot of ground over the...

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 series is now out globally, and we've also got the entry-level model in the series in for review! Let's unbox the Redmi Note 15 (the 4G only model). It has the slowest charger in the lineup at 33W. The retail box also has a case and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Redmi Note 15 comes in Glacier Blue, Purple, Forest Green, and Black colors and starts at €229/£179 for the 6/128GB trim. Here's a quick video explainer about the five-phone Redmi Note 15 series and how it differs. @gsmarenateam Redmi Note 15 series compared #redminote15 #redminote15pro ♬ original sound...

2025 is almost done, as we recap the penultimate week of the year! Xiaomi's entire Redmi Note 15 series launched globally. The OnePlus 15R was also officially unveiled with full details. It packs a mammoth 7,400mAh battery (though it's smaller than the Ace 6T's absolute unit of an 8,300mAh battery), and 80W charging. It has a 6.83-icnh AMOLED with a FHD+ resolution and a 165Hz variable refresh rate. The phone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone comes in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze, and starts at...

2025 seems like the year of open wear stereo (OWS) earbuds. Just about every brand released a pair, and we’re now ready to give you a tour and our first impressions of the recently announced Realme Buds Clip. But why did these type of buds go mainstream? It mostly comes down to how they fit. The way earbuds fit your ears is arguably the most important factor to consider when picking out a new pair. While traditional buds go with the tried and tested silicone eartip approach, our ears come with their own unique shape, and there’s no way to manufacture a one-size-fits-all. Plenty of...

We asked for your opinion on the best Android skin last week, and the results are in. Samsung’s One UI received 41% of all votes, making it the clear-cut winner. Google’s Pixel UI comes in a distant second with 20% of all votes and is the only other option with a double-digit share. From there on, your votes determined custom ROMs as the third best option. We’re surprised by this development as the custom ROM sphere has generally been on the decline in the last few years. Still, custom ROMs like LineageOS are a great option for older devices, allowing you to run newer versions of...

Back in October, tipster Digital Chat Station shared specs of a compact OnePlus smartphone, said to arrive in the first half of 2026. Now, DCS has shared the specs of the OnePlus 15T, which will feature a 6.3" 165Hz screen of 1.5K resolution with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded. The OnePlus 15T will have a metal frame and pack a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh. The smartphone will sport a telephoto camera on the rear, and DCS said that one of the accessories sold by OnePlus for the 15T will be a white/gray magnetic snap-on case. Furthermore, DCS stated that...

Redmi's Note 15 series has arrived on the global stage, and as you'd expect, it's a bit confusing. You've got the Redmi Note 15, the Redmi Note 15 5G, the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (the star of this article), and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. We have all five phones at the office and will bring you the full coverage, including unboxing, a full review, videos, and more! Let's unbox the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, and then we'll explore how it differs from the non-5G Pro. The phone ships with a full retail package. You get a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a grey silicone case,...

The holiday season continues and so do the deals. If you plan to buy a new phone for yourself or as a gift, there are some good deals on Amazon US to check out. Outside of Amazon US, the official Samsung US online store is also offering big discounts on the Galaxy S25 lineup as well as the Galaxy Z Fold7. The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra are available with up to a $560 discount. Samsung Galaxy S25 $125 off Read our review 12GB/128GB - $700 at...

Oppo's Reno15 series currently includes three smartphones - Reno15, Reno15 Pro, and Reno15c. There have been rumors about the Reno15 Pro Max, and now we are hearing about the Reno15 Pro Mini, which is tipped to launch in India this month or in January. The source also claims that the Reno15 Pro Mini will be powered by the Dimensity 8450 SoC and pack a 6.32" 120Hz flat OLED display with 1.5K resolution. Oppo Reno15 Pro The Reno15 Pro Mini will be IP69-rated and support 80W wired charging. It will also support wireless charging, but we don't know how fast it will be. For...

The Huawei Mate X7 is now an international phone. It's available in White, Black, and this lovely Nebula Red color. You get the one configuration, but it's a solid 16/512GB. The price is €2,099, a bit more than similar phones like the Honor Magic V5 (€1,599). For the price, you get a solid retail experience. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 66W charger, and a case with a detachable kickstand. The Nebula Red model we have here has a vegan leather finish, just like the Black model. The Brokade White model's rear panel has a woven brocade finish, essentially a textured layer made up of...

If you’re planning to buy a new smartphone and want it delivered before Christmas, this list is worth checking out. We’ve rounded up some attractive deals on Google Pixel phones on Amazon UK, which include generous price cuts along with free gifts. The online seller is also offering discounts on several Xiaomi and Poco phones. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have received discounts on Amazon UK. Alongside, customers will also receive freebies. You can get the Pixel Buds 2a with the Pixel 10, and the Pixel Watch 3 with the 10 Pro XL and the 10 Pro Fold. ...

Motorola is the official smartphone partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US. To celebrate that partnership, Motorola could launch a special FIFA edition of a Razr smartphone, whose image was shared by leakster Evan Blass. This FIFA edition Razr smartphone, pictured below, features the signature Motorola logo on its back panel, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo below it. The cover display has two horizontally aligned cameras in the top-left corner, joined by a flash. We don't yet know the official marketing name or...

Oppo is fully unveiling the Pad Air5 tablet on December 25, and ahead of that the brand has revealed some details about it today, including its design, which you can see in the official images below. The tablet has a "2.8K" resolution screen and a 10,050 mAh battery. It will be offered in Wi-Fi-only as well as 5G-capable versions, with three RAM/storage options: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB. Oppo Pad Air5 in Starlight Pink (left) and Space Grey (right) In terms of colors, there will be two to pick from: Starlight Pink and Space Grey. Oppo has already started taking...

This is the Redmi Note 15 5G. It sits just above the Redmi Note 15 (4G) in the lineup, and below the three Pro models. It ships with a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a case. You can get one in a variety of RAM and memory combinations - 6/128GB, 8/256GB, 8/512GB, and 12/512GB. Compared with the Redmi Note 15, the Note 15 5G is more durable with an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, compared with IP64 on the 4G model. The Redmi Note 15 5G is notably slimmer too, and weighs less. That's because it has a smaller 5,520mAh battery, the smallest in the series. The 4G...

A few days ago, Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, confirmed that the brand is working on a new lineup called Turbo. This was rumored before, and according to Li, the first device in the line would "inherit the powerful performance genes" of OnePlus flagships while also boasting the strongest battery life in its class. If you've been wondering what exactly to expect from the Turbo in terms of battery capacity, today Li is back with an answer - of sorts. The Turbo will have the biggest battery ever seen in a OnePlus smartphone. This means it will beat even the Ace 6T's 8,300 mAh cell, the...

Samsung launched the Galaxy XR headset back in October, and today the repairability experts over at iFixit have taken one apart, revealing its innards for us all to see in the video embedded below. The Galaxy XR is lighter than Apple's Vision Pro, and has magnetic face cushions and light seals. The headset's entry point is from the front, so the plastic shell needs to be removed first. Interestingly, there's a "Void if tampered" sticker inside the Galaxy XR, and such messages are illegal in the US. There are a lot of screws inside, and a clever design underneath, with every...

This is the freshly announced OnePlus Pad Go 2 and it's the maker's affordable global tablet. It ships in Lavender Drift and Shadow Black and costs £320/€350/₹27,000 for the base 8-128GB Wi-Fi only model. The top-of-the-line 8/256GB model is £400/€450/₹33,000, and it packs 5G. Currently in Europe, OnePlus will gift you a Watch 2R with a Pad Go 2 purchase! You get a USB-A to USB-C cable in the box. The Pad Go 2 supports 33W charging, but you'd need to supply your own charger! You can pair the OnePlus Pad Go 2 with two accessories - a stylus and a folio case. The Pad Go 2 Stylo...

Earlier today, Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2600 chipset, which has been rumored to be powering the upcoming Galaxy S26 devices in at least one country. Now a new report from Korea claims Samsung will also use the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy Z Flip8, expected to be launched this summer. The Galaxy Z Flip7 was Samsung's first foldable to go with an Exynos SoC, using the Exynos 2500, so the fact that its successor device will go with that chip's successor is hardly surprising, but it is good to have this confirmed already, even though we're still many months away from the Flip8's...

A little over a week ago we first heard that vivo is working on the X200T, and today its full list of specs has purportedly been leaked. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.67-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,600-nit High Brightness Mode. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On the rear there's a 50MP main camera with OIS using Sony's IMX921 sensor, a 50MP ultrawide using Samsung's JN1 sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony's IMX882 sensor. For...

The Redmi Note 15 5G became official for markets outside of China yesterday, but it apparently still has a way to go until it reaches India. Following up on its very extensive teaser campaign for the device, today Redmi's arm in India has finally revealed when the Note 15 5G is landing over there: on January 6. Perfection in every curve and detail.Presenting the #REDMINote15 5G in its full glory, built for those who never compromise.The countdown to 6th January 2026 begins now. Stay tuned.#FasterStrongerSimplyBetter #108MasterPixelEdition Know More: https://t.co/cv8IVXCGfx...

Earlier today, Samsung made the Exynos 2600 chipset official, and this will be featured in some members of the upcoming Galaxy S26 family in some markets. Covering the event, a Korean publication has once again said that the S26 series will become official at some point in February, and will be unveiled at a special event taking place somewhere in the US. Samsung Galaxy S25 series This was rumored in early November, but then another report from a few weeks later claimed the launch would actually take place in January. So, if you're keeping score, February seems to be in the lead...

Oppo already launched the Reno15 and Reno15 Pro in China, but we've been hearing a lot of rumors about a Reno15 Pro Max as well, and that one still isn't official. That could change soon, as it may have been spotted in the Geekbench database with the model number CPH2811. It is powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC as the Reno15 and Reno15 Pro, and in the specific prototype which ran the benchmark this was paired with 12GB of RAM. The phone will run Android 16 with ColorOS 16 on top from day one. It's unclear what's going on here, perhaps the Reno15 Pro Max will only be...

The brand-new OnePlus 15R is the latest device to get the teardown treatment from PBKreviews. The companion to the OnePlus 15 comes with a nearly identical design to its flagship sibling and the teardown process has more than a few similarities. The teardown follows the standardized procedure of removing the SIM tray, heating up the glass back plate and prying the panel off. We can then see the camera island, which is held in place by 4x Phillips screws. If you want to go deeper into the 15R, you’ll have to remove a whopping 17 Phillips screws. The battery cables are hidden...

A few days ago, Realme announced it would unveil the Realme 16 Pro series on January 6, 2026. Today, the company announced it will launch the lineup in India on the same day at 12 PM IST. Tested by Vicky. Trusted in portraits.From subtle details to confident frames, the #realme16ProSeries is built for portraits that feel real on Vicky, and on you.Launching on 6th Jan, 12 PM.Know More:https://t.co/Vk3a5ORmvH https://t.co/Ar1BcHr0iw… pic.twitter.com/ilBqhD8bnE— realme (@realmeIndia) December 19, 2025 The Realme 16 Pro series includes two smartphones: the Realme 16 Pro and the Realme 16...

Honor’s Magic V5 was one of the premier foldables of the past year, and we now have some preliminary specs for its successor – the Magic V6. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed some key spec for the upcoming foldable, which is expected to launch in China by mid-2026. Magic V6 will unsurprisingly feature Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset alongside some pretty sizeable battery gains. According to DCS, Honor is testing the Magic V6 with two battery configurations. Honor Magic V5 The first one is equipped with a 6,900mAh dual-cell battery and is likely the...

The OnePlus 15, which was unveiled in October in China, made its international debut over a month ago, but its US launch was delayed due to the government shutdown. The OnePlus 15 went on pre-order in the US earlier this month, and it's now available for purchase through OnePlus' official website and Amazon. The OnePlus 15 comes in Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm colors in the US with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at $899.99 and $999.99, respectively. However, at the time of writing, only the Infinite Black model is available in both memory...

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC is now official. After confirming its existence recently, Samsung has fully unveiled its latest flagship mobile chipset. Built on Samsung Foundry’s 2nm GAA process, the Exynos 2600 is the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip. It packs a 10-core CPU based on the Arm v9.3 architecture and debuts Heat Path Block (HPB) technology to enhance heat management. The Exynos 2600 features a 10-core CPU configuration comprising one prime core, three high-performance cores, and six high-efficiency cores. A prime C1-Ultra core is clocked at 3.8GHz, three C1 Pro cores run at...

The Ultrahuman Ring Air has gained the ability to track snoring as well as general respiratory health. This is made possible by Health PowerPlug, a proprietary technology that analyzes audio along with "advanced biomarker tracking" and of course AI. The company says this is "one of the most comprehensive consumer tools ever built for understanding nighttime respiratory stability". You'll get details about snoring sessions, as part of a holistic overall "actionable sleep picture" which "reveals patterns, trends, and changes in respiratory health over time". It can also detect...

OnePlus fully unveiled the 15R and Pad Go 2 yesterday, and today the company is already sending out their first software updates. These will be received by buyers right as they take their new devices out of the box. The update for the 15R is first rolling out in India, with build number CPH2767_16.0.1.305(EX01). It will make its way to other regions soon. As you may have expected, it's rolling out in batches. It comes with improvements to system stability and performance, reduced power consumption "in certain scenarios", optimized Gaussian blur effects when opening and closing apps,...

The Redmi Note 15 series by Xiaomi is going global, and we've got all five units at the office and in for review. Let's unbox the Redmi Note 15 Pro (this is the 4G model). @gsmarenateam Redmi Note 15 series compared #redminote15 #redminote15pro ♬ original sound - GSMArena.com It comes in a well-stocked box - you get a 45W charger, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a grey silicone case. The Redmi Note 15 Pro shares some similarities with the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (and even the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G). Pictured here against the Pro 15 5G (on the right), the two are similar in size,...

Back in September, robot vacuum maker Dreame announced plans to enter the smartphone market, and today the specs for its first device have purportedly been leaked. The Dreame E1 has the model number W5110 and has already been spotted in the EPREL database. Furthermore, its user manual was found online too, and these are the sources from where the specs are derived. The phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, a 108MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an additional decorative sensor on the rear, as well as a 50MP selfie snapper. The sketches in the manual make it...

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 is expected to arrive next summer, and today some details about it have been outed. It will allegedly come with the same 200MP camera that its predecessor also uses. This will be paired with a 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an improvement from the Fold7's 10MP shooter. The ultrawide camera will be new too, borrowed from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with 50MP resolution. That will also definitely improve upon the Fold7's 12MP snapper. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Unfortunately, both selfie cameras will remain unchanged, with 10MP resolution each. This is all...

The iPhone Fold is finally portrayed in the first CAD-based render, which you can see below. This was outed along with CAD drawings intended for case and other accessory makers, which reveal the device's very unusual dimensions. As previously rumored, Apple wanted to ensure that the inner screen isn't a square, and when you unfold the phone you will be in landscape mode. This might ensure compatibility with iPad apps from day one without the need for developers to make any modifications - this is just us speculating, but that would make sense. Apple iPhone Fold CAD...

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely rumored to debut next year at the fall iPhone event, but a new report suggests shipments may be delayed until 2027. The iPhone Fold, which is what we’re calling it for now, is reportedly behind schedule, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a research note that Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to face early-stage yield issues along with other manufacturing challenges ahead of mass production. While Apple remains on track to announce the iPhone Fold in the second half of 2026, Kuo cautions that smooth shipments may not begin until...

Samsung recently confirmed the Exynos 2600 chipset, expected to power the Galaxy S26 series. While official details remain scarce, a fresh leak has revealed key information about the processor. Known tipster @UniverseIce has shared several details about the Exynos 2600 SoC on X. The tipster notes that the chipset is manufactured using a 2nm fabrication process and features a 10-core CPU. It will feature a prime CPU core running at 3.9GHz, three high-performance cores at 3.25GHz, and six mid-performance cores clocked at 2.75GHz. As per the tipster, the Exynos 2600 will use an AMD...

Xiaomi is set to unveil its 17 Ultra flagship smartphone sometime next week, and the brand has now shared some additional details about its highly anticipated camera flagship. Xiaomi and Leica have extended their strategic partnership, which is now a “co-creation model”. The two companies were previously in a joint R&D model, so we can expect the 17 Ultra and upcoming devices to feature even deeper collaboration on both the hardware and software levels. Xiaomi and Leica are entering a co-creation model starting with the 17 Ultra The accompanying announcement post on Weibo also...

The OnePlus 15R was unveiled in global markets yesterday with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 7,400mAh battery. While it is offered in two color options globally, the Indian market gets a distinct Ace Edition finished in a purple shade. In markets outside India, the phone is sold in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze. For India, the company also offers the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, featuring an exclusive Electric Violet finish, a fiberglass rear panel, and ‘Ace’ branding etched on the back. The OnePlus 15R is essentially a rebranded OnePlus Ace 6T, which is sold in China in the same...

Indian consumer electronics brand boAt has unveiled the Ring 1 fitness tracker in India under its Valour sub-brand. The smart ring features a titanium frame, weighs between 4 and 6 grams, and is available in sizes 7 to 12. The Valour Ring 1 features 24/7 heart rate monitoring, HRV tracking, SpO2 measurement, step tracking, VO2 Max estimation, skin temperature insights, and sleep-stage tracking. It supports over 40 sports modes, including walking, running, cycling, and strength training. The ring carries a 5 ATM water resistance rating and is rated for 6H scratch resistance. It comes...

Xiaomi's five-pronged Redmi Note 15 series has arrived globally, and we've got them in the office and ready for review. But since we're only human, and a limited number at that, those will take some time. We'll start things off with an unboxing - let's unwrap the top of the range Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. It ships with the highest-rated charger among its peers at 100W. You also get a grey silicone case, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Ours is the nicer Mocha Brown unit, and it has a lovely faux leather finish. It's grippier in the hand and is nice to look at and touch. Slapping the...

Honor has already launched the Magic8 Pro in China and some other parts of Asia, and it's coming to Europe too next month. But there's another device in the series that is yet to be official. We're talking about the Magic8 Mini, rumored a lot in October and November. This one is still coming, according to a new rumor from China today. It will be offered in (machine translation alert) "feather white", "shadow black", "light orange", and "fairy purple" colorways. Honor Magic8 Pro The Magic8 Mini is apparently codenamed Lindy, and it has a 6.3-inch touchscreen, the Dimensity 9500 SoC...

The Realme Neo7 made its debut in December of last year, and so you may be wondering what happened to its successor. Fret not, for the Neo8 is on the way, according to a new rumor out of China. While it's still unclear when it will arrive, when it does it will sport an 8,000 mAh battery, upping the ante from its predecessor's 7,000 mAh cell. The Realme Neo8 is allegedly powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. Realme Neo7 It has a metal frame and a glass front and back, as well as an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. These are all the details leaked today. Compared to the...

Although the OnePlus 13 was released last year, it's actually a 2025 flagship, just like its successor, the OnePlus 15. However, as the name implies, the OnePlus 15 brings a proper generational upgrade, but not in all departments. So it's no wonder people are finding it hard to decide which OnePlus to get, especially since both promise long software support. As of the time of writing, the older OnePlus 13 costs about €200 to €250 less than its successor in Europe, while the price gap in India is approximately INR 10,000. In both cases, the difference is far from negligible and makes you...

The Honor Win and Honor Win RT are getting official on December 26, and ahead of that today the brand has confirmed some of the specs we should expect. This comes after it unveiled their design yesterday. The Honor Win is confirmed to come with 1272x2800 resolution, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 10,000 mAh battery. At the same time, the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has revealed even more specs. The Honor Win will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and will support 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. The Win RT will be powered by the...

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+, unveiled a few months ago in China, made its international debut today. However, the international model doesn't share all the specs with its Chinese counterpart. For starters, the Chinese Redmi Note 15 Pro+ came with a 50MP primary camera, but the international Redmi Note 15 Pro+ features a 200MP HPE primary camera with 2x and 4x in-sensor zoom. Its camera lens also supports five focal lengths, ranging from 23mm to 92mm. The international version's primary camera is joined by an 8MP ultrawide camera, like the Chinese model, but it drops the 50MP telephoto...

The global Redmi Note 15 series just went official, and the base Note 15 model again comes in two flavors. There’s the Note 15 5G, which gets some altered specs for its global run, and it’s joined by the 4G Note 15, which features a more affordable price point. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the two apart as they feature identical designs with screens and backs as well as identical camera islands. Both global Redmi Note 15 variants get curved 6.77-inch AMOLEDs with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panels feature 3,200 nits peak local brightness and integrated optical...

It’s Redmi Note season, and the Note 15 series is now going global with 5 new entries. We'll be covering the two Pro models in this post, and they're shaping up to be minor upgrades over their predecessors. Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro 5G The Note 15 Pro duo comes with larger batteries than their predecessors with the Redmi Note 15 Pro offering a 6,500 mAh cell with 45W charging, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is outfitted with a 6,580mAh silicon–carbon cell. Note 15 Pro gets a 6,500 mAh cell while Note 15 Pro 5G offers an even larger 6,580mAh battery Wired...

vivo launched the Y50 in China in July, and it's now working on two new members of the same family: the Y50e and Y50s. These have both been added to the Google Play Console's Supported Devices List. Both are likely to be variations of the already available Y50, just like the Y50i and Y50m. It's unclear why vivo is playing these naming games and why it feels the need to launch so many almost identical devices. All of the Y50 options share a model number, which reveals how similar they are. In other vivo news, a new smartphone with the model number V2531A has just been certified...

A recent rumor claimed that Xiaomi would launch the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 26 in China. Well, that rumor has partly proven true. We say this because Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is coming next week without confirming the date. The Chinese brand also confirmed its collaboration with Leica for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and if the machine translation of Chinese is correct, the smartphone will bring improvements to the telephoto camera and night-time image quality. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra recently got FCC certified, so we could see it make an international debut. The...

Poco is once again rumored to unveil the M8 Pro in January, and today a new rumor from a tipster over on X claims to shed more light on what we should expect from the device. According to this source, the Poco M8 Pro will be identical to the upcoming Redmi Note 15 Pro+ in every way bar one. The key difference will be in the camera department, where, the tipster says, "Poco swaps the 200MP 4x optical zoom periscope telephoto camera for a 50MP main camera on the rear". That doesn't make a lot of sense - how can you replace a telephoto camera with a main camera? Poco M7 Pro 5G So...

After the introduction of Gemini 3 Pro last month, today Google has unveiled Gemini 3 Flash. This is the faster model, as its name implies. It's built from the ground up for speed, in fact Google says it feels as fast as a Google search for most prompts. Gemini 3 Flash is now the default model in the Gemini app - you're using it if you select "Fast" or "Thinking". Gemini 3 Pro is used if you pick "Pro" in the app. Google says Gemini 3 Pro is still "the best choice for advanced math and code", but is confident that Flash will do for everything else. Of course, Flash is easier on...

Following the developer-focused release which came out yesterday, today Apple has made the first public betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 available to those who are part of its beta program. With iOS 26.3 you get an easier way to transfer your data to an Android device if you're switching to that. This is something that's also being added to Android by Google. There's a new Notification Forwarding feature for third-party wearables in the EU, which allows notifications to be forwarded from an iPhone to a third-party device as the name implies. This was mandated by the EU and ensures...

One way to drive hype about a new product is to supply way less of it than is demanded, and then wait for all the "sold out" headlines to appear. This seems to be exactly what Samsung is doing in Korea with the Galaxy Z TriFold, which already sold out once, in mere minutes, when it first went on sale a few days ago. The company then promised a restock for this week, and this has happened earlier today. Once again, it sold out - in two minutes this time. But here's the thing - reports say the initial stock that sold out the first time was 1,000 units, and the total "initial sales volume"...

The upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ has been officially certified for sale in China by TENAA, and this process has thankfully revealed the phone's specs. It comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with 1280x2800 resolution, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide, a 50MP selfie snapper, and a battery rated at 6,850 mAh, which will most likely be advertised as having a 7,000 mAh typical capacity. The device will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, paired with 8/12/16/24GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB of storage. There's an...

A recent court ruling in the US has EU app developers protesting – the 9th Circuit Court ordered Apple to stop charging developers for payments outside the App Store. Now European devs want the same and call on the EU to act, saying that this creates an unfair advantage for US-based developers. This goes against EU laws – as a “gatekeeper”, Apple is required to allow developers to charge customers outside of the App Store without paying fees. That is not quite what Apple promised, though. Following a €500 million fine, the company announced a new two-tier system for Apple Store Service...

The global market for wrist-worn smart devices – a category that combines smartwatches with the simpler fitness trackers – has reached 150+ million units shipped during the first three quarters of this year. This represents a 10% increase over the same period last year, IDC reports. Of those, smartwatches accounted for nearly 120 million units, up 7.3% year-on-year. The simple and affordable fitness trackers saw a bigger increase in demand, up 21.3% year-on-year, with a total of 32.86 million units. Huawei was the global leader during these 9 months. The Huawei Watch GT 6 and Watch GT 6...

Today, OnePlus focuses on value-for-money devices with the unveiling of the OnePlus 15R, plus a new Go tablet and a Lite smartwatch. We’ve covered the phone in a separate article - now let’s have a look at the tablet and watch. OnePlus Pad Go 2 The OnePlus Pad Go 2 brings a larger 12.1” display, up from 11.35” on the original. It has the same 7:5 aspect ratio, which the company has dubbed “ReadFit”, but the new display is a bit sharper (284ppi). This is a higher quality panel to boot, with 98% DCI-P3 coverage, 900 nits HBM mode and Dolby Vision support for movies and TV...

OnePlus already partially announced the OnePlus 15R last month, but we finally have its entire specs and pricing details. We knew the 15R would share most of its key specs with the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 6T, but the 15R does come with some minor differences. While the Ace 6T features a gargantuan 8,300mAh battery, the 15R dials down to a 7,400mAh cell, which is still quite impressive. It’s using a silicon-carbon (Si-C) anode and supports slightly slower 80W wired charging compared to the Ace 6T’s 100W speeds. OnePlus 15R in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze The 15R does...

Huawei is set to introduce its Nova 15 series smartphones on December 22, and they will be joined by a special anniversary edition Huawei Watch. This appears to be a limited edition version of the Huawei Watch 5 and not an entirely new device. Huawei Watch 10th Anniversary Edition It’s actually meant to commemorate Huawei’s ten-year anniversary in the smartwatch market following the launch of the original Huawei Watch back in 2015. That device was actually quite impressive for the time, featuring a 1.4-inch AMOLED display with fairly slim bezels and running Google’s Android...

The Honor Magic8 Pro was first unveiled in China in mid-October, and then it went global in Malaysia towards the end of November. Now it seems to be almost ready to make its debut in the EU. The Magic8 Pro will go up for pre-order on January 15 in Bulgaria for €1,099. After the pre-order period, starting on January 29, when the device is presumably becoming available, the price will go up to €1,299. For that amount of money you're getting the version with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Color-wise, the choice is between gold and black. The Magic8 Pro will come with Honor Care+,...

Instagram has announced a new app designed for the big screen, aptly named Instagram for TV. At the moment, the app is limited to watching Reels, though the company says additional features are in development. The Instagram for TV app is currently available for testing in the US on Amazon Fire TV devices. The company noted that the app will expand to more devices and regions in the coming months. The app currently allows users to add up to five accounts or create a dedicated account specifically for the TV experience. Reels are organised into separate channels based on a user’s...

The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa – the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master. The 16 Pro series features an Urban Wild Design with four color options. Master Grey, Master Gold, Camellia Pink and Orchid Purple. The latter two will be India-exclusive. Realme 16 Pro India-exclusive colors...

OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 today during an event starting at 1:30 PM UTC. It will be streamed live on YouTube, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. OnePlus is advertising the 15R as the "ultimate value flagship device." The company hasn't detailed the 15R's specs sheet, but it has confirmed a few features, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, a 165Hz 1.5K resolution AMOLED display, a 7,400 mAh battery, and DetailMax Engine imaging tech. The OnePlus Pad Go 2, marketed as a tablet "perfect for students and young professionals,"...

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, which leaked earlier this month and is codenamed Urus, is now said to be launched as Motorola Signature. The previous leak already revealed the smartphone's design, but we are now looking at what could be the official press renders of the Motorola Signature. These renders, showing the Motorola Signature in two colors, were shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass. The colorway on the left is called Carbon, while the colorway on the right is Martini Olive. Motorola Signature in Carbon colorway • Motorola Signature in Martini Olive colorway The Motorola...

iPhone chips may soon be assembled and packaged in India, according to a new report. Apple is reportedly in early discussions with local chip manufacturers in the country to explore the possibility. The report adds that Apple has already held talks with CG Semi, which is currently building an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat. Apple has never assembled or packaged chips in India, and the report suggests that the CG Semi facility could initially focus on display-related chips. If discussions move forward, CG Semi would need to meet Apple’s...

Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style. If you've been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there's some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe support. iPhone 16e The iPhone 17e is also said to have Apple's second-generation C1X cellular modem, which made its debut in the iPhone Air this September (the iPhone 16e has...

After confirming that the Honor Win series will debut in China this month, the company has now set an official launch date. Honor has also shared the complete design of both models. Honor will unveil the Win and Win RT gaming-focused phones in China on December 26. Both smartphones are already available for pre-order via Honor’s online store in the country. Honor Win and Win RT in Black The company has also revealed the full design of the upcoming phones. The Honor Win will be available with a triple-rear camera setup, whereas the Win RT will offer a dual-rear camera...

The vivo V70 was recently certified for sale in India, and now it's also passed through the FCC, confirming its global launch. The FCC certification has revealed that the phone will run Android 16 when it lands, undoubtedly with OriginOS 6 on top. The V70 supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and NFC. One version will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. According to a recent Geekbench listing, there will also be an option with 8GB of RAM, and the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Different chipset aside, the V70 is expected to be a rebranded S50, which got official...

An intriguing new rumor today confirms that there will be an iPhone Air 2 (even though it may only arrive in spring 2027), and it will add a second camera. This was first rumored last month, and it's nice to get a 'confirmation' of sorts (as much as any rumor can count as that). While today's report doesn't mention what the second camera will be, the rumor from November did - an ultrawide. That kind of makes sense since the main camera can crop zoom to 2x with decent results, but there's no way for it to simulate a wider field of view. The iPhone Air 2 is also said to be cheaper...

Following the recent release of GPT-5.2, today OpenAI is unveiling the new and revamped ChatGPT Images, which is four times faster at generating images. This has obviously been developed to compete head-on with Google's Nano Banana Pro, in the same way in which GPT-5.2 is a direct response to Gemini 3 Pro. ChatGPT Images "adheres to your intent more reliably", OpenAI's press release says, when you ask it for edits, "down to the small details". It changes only what you ask while keeping everything else intact across inputs, outputs, and subsequent edits. This should unlock "results...

Xiaomi is rumored to be introducing the 17 Ultra in China on December 26, and you may have been wondering whether the company's next flagship smartphone would also get an international release. The answer is yes. While Xiaomi itself hasn't confirmed this yet, the FCC has just certified the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This has the model number 2512BPNDAG, which is revealed in an IMEI database to belong to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The "G" at the end also confirms this is meant for global markets. The device will launch running Android 16 with HyperOS 3 on top, unsurprisingly....

PayPal now wants to become a bank in the US. The company has submitted the required applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank, which would be a Utah-based chartered industrial loan company. PayPal says this would strengthen its business and improve its efficiency, enabling it to "better support small business growth and economic opportunities across the US". Aside from providing small business loans, PayPal Bank would offer interest-bearing savings accounts to customers, and it would also become a...

The Honor Power 2 is expected to launch in early 2026, packing a massive battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. While Honor has yet to officially reveal any details, a fresh leak has now surfaced, shedding light on the phone’s camera specifications and color options. Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Power 2. As per the tipster, the phone will offer a 50MP primary rear camera and a 16MP front camera. The Honor Power offered an 8,000mAh battery The tipster also noted that the phone will be available in Midnight Black, Sunrise Orange, and...

Oppo’s next flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, is expected to arrive with notable upgrades over the Find X8 Ultra, including a bigger battery. Although the company hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet, an Oppo executive has hinted at the phone’s battery capacity. In response to a Weibo comment, Oppo’s Zhou Yibao revealed that the Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery larger than 7,000mAh. Oppo Find X8 Ultra Given that the Find X8 Ultra has a 6,100mAh battery, a 7,000mAh-plus battery on the Find X9 Ultra would be a major upgrade. The phone may even pack a 7,500mAh battery, especially since the...

The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa – the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master. The 16 Pro series features an Urban Wild Design with four color options. Master Grey, Master Gold, Camellia Pink and Orchid Purple. The latter two will be India-exclusive. Realme 16 Pro India-exclusive colors...

You probably know that RAM prices have skyrocketed in recent months, which will have a major negative impact on smartphones in the coming months. Analyst firm Counterpoint has revised its predictions for 2026 – instead of level shipments, the firm is now forecasting that the global smartphone market will shrink by 2.1%. The worrying thing is that the punishing rise in memory prices will persist – Counterpoint warns that prices can go up by another 40% through Q2 2026. Global Smartphone Market Share and YoY Growth by Key OEM, 2026(E) Currently, the Bill of Materials (BoM, i.e. the...

The Oppo Find X9 lineup is expected to grow next year with the additions of the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s. Now, a new leak suggests that Oppo is working on yet another model with dual 200MP cameras. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Oppo is working on a cheaper phone with flagship specs that could launch sooner than expected. Oppo Find X9 Pro The phone is said to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ chipset alongside dual 200MP rear cameras. According to the tipster, both the primary and telephoto cameras will use the 1/1.56-inch 200MP Samsung HP5 sensor. While DCS...

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic were originally set for 4 years of OS updates – and considering that they launched in August 2021, this period is technically over. However, the pair of watches is now getting Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch, which is based on Wear OS 6. Right now the update is rolling out to Wi-Fi watches in South Korea. The firmware version ends in “JYK4”. This is a pretty hefty download of over a gigabyte. One UI 8 Watch arrives on the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic You might want to settle in for a wait as gradual rollouts take a while to reach all...

Motorola announced the Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026) last month, and today it's following them up with the Moto G Power (2026). The phone comes with a 6.8-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution, 1,000-nit peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 7i on top. It has stereo speakers and both IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. Motorola says it's been tested in 14 MIL-STD-810H categories, confirming its ability to withstand drops, temperature extremes, and humidity. Moto G Power (2026) in Pantone Evening Blue The Moto G Power (2026) has the...

Ai+, led by former Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, entered the smartphone market in July with the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G. Now, the brand has teased the launch of a new smartphone, which, surprisingly, is a foldable. We are looking at a flip-style foldable, called NovaFlip. Ai+ hasn't revealed any features of the smartphone, but a teaser posted by the brand on its official X account gives us a glimpse of the NovaFlip's design. It has an accented power button and features two vertically-aligned cameras on its cover. Flip the script with #NovaFlip. Stay tuned. Reshare to experience the...

A while back, a number of Redmi Note 15 models leaked. Now, one of them is on sale at Belgian carrier Telenet. The page lists specs and prices, but considering that none of these are official yet, we should be wary of inaccuracies. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15, the 5G model, is available for €280 (with a €30 discount for subscribers). This is for a model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage, the only one that we found on the site. Xiaomi is yet to set an official reveal date for the Note 15 series, but it did confirm that the Redmi Note 15 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen...

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