The best TWS earbuds of 2023

2023 offered plenty of new TWS earbuds options at varying prices. It wasn’t easy to single out the very best earbuds that passed through our office but we believe the following options impressed us enough during our reviews to deserve a spot on the list. We only included models that were launched in 2023 and which we reviewed so you'll notice that buds from Samsung, Apple and some other big names are absent. We'd also like to hear which TWS buds impressed you in the past year, so feel free to share your opinion in the comments section. Sony WF-1000XM5 Apart from their absurdly long...

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Honor X50 Pro gets official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 108 MP main camera

Today in China, Honor made the X50 Pro official. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch 1,200x2,652 120 Hz OLED screen, with 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 10-bit color support and an embedded fingerprint sensor. It isn't, however, an LTPO panel, so it will only switch between 60 Hz and 120 Hz, no other steps. At the helm sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is getting a bit long in the tooth now that the 8 Gen 3 is already out, isn't it? Anyway, on the rear we get a 108 MP primary camera with f/1.75 aperture and a 1/1.67" type sensor. There's also a decorative 2 MP sensor on the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x50_pro_gets_official_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_108_mp_main_camera-news-61064.php

Oppo Reno11 series global launch rumored to take place on January 11

Oppo announced the Reno11 and Reno11 Pro mid-rangers for the Chinese market back in November, and now it looks like the company is getting ready to unveil their global counterparts. According to a usually reliable tipster over on X, the launch for India and global markets could take place on January 11 - which, might we add, would be very fitting (Reno11, January 11, get it?). The international Reno11 is rumored to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a slightly changed camera bump compared to its Chinese counterpart, and support for 67W SuperVOOC fast wired charging. Exclusive:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno11_series_global_launch_rumored_to_take_place_on_january_11-news-61062.php

OnePlus Buds 3 promise dual drivers, flagship sound quality

OnePlus is introducing the Buds 3 on January 4 alongside the Ace 3 smartphone. The design of the TWS earphones leaked earlier this year, and now we can confirm the leak was correct – Buds 3 will look a lot like the Buds Pro 2. The new audio wearables also claim to provide flagship-tier audio quality thanks to the dual drivers. OnePlus even posted a graph claiming the Buds 3 will be much better than an unnamed competitor across five key aspects. OnePlus Buds 3 features The dual-design solution has been part of the Buds Pro lineup, and now the non-Pro is also getting it. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_3_will_come_with_dual_drivers_flagship_sound_quality-news-61060.php

Nothing Phone (2a)'s price leaks alongside RAM/storage options

Nothing is working on its next smartphone, to be called Nothing Phone (2a) according to a barrage of recent leaks. This is rumored to be unveiled during MWC in Barcelona in late February, and we've already seen a purported list of its most important specs. Today a new rumor covers the pricing, which has so far been missing from the conversation regarding the Nothing Phone (2a). According to the usually reliable Roland Quandt, the mid-ranger will start under €400 in the EU and will be offered in white and black. Nothing Phone (2a)8/128GB 12/256GBWhite or BlackSub 400 Euro price for base...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2as_price_leaks_alongside_ram_storage_options-news-61053.php

2023 Winners and losers: Oppo

2023 was a strong year for Oppo - it strengthened its positions in China, released solid upgrades to its foldable phones, and innovated on cameras across the board. So let's break it down and see which Oppo devices shined and which fell short in 2023. Winner: Oppo Find X6 Pro The Find X6 Pro arrived early in 2023 to challenge every phone and even some high-end cameras for the place of the best camera you can have on you at all times. The Find X6 Pro was one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped phones, with an excellent premium dual-finish design and a camera system to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2023_winners_and_losers_oppo-news-60949.php

Oppo starts taking reservations for the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra, shows them from all angles

Oppo's oft-leaked, much-teased, and highly anticipated Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra flagship duo have now been listed by the company's official online store in China. Oppo is taking reservations for the handsets, which are scheduled to go on sale on January 8 at 2:30 pm local time. With the listings come a ton of renders, showing the two devices from all possible angles and in all of their colorways. Unfortunately, detailed specs aren't available yet, but the listings have revealed that the Find X7 will be available in four RAM/storage versions: 12/256GB, 16/256GB, 16/512GB, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_starts_taking_reservations_for_the_find_x7_and_find_x7_ultra_shows_them_from_all_angles-news-61054.php

Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch S3 are getting the SU7 EV's colors

Following months and months of spy shots, leaks, and teasers, today Xiaomi's first car is finally official. The SU7 EV was unveiled by CEO Lei Jun at a special event, and it comes in two 'hero colors'. These are also being replicated for the company's latest flagship devices, as it turns out. We're talking about the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch S3. All of these will also be offered in Aqua Blue and Verdant Green, emulating those hero colors of the SU7. Xiaomi 14 (Pro) and Watch S3 are getting limited editions feat the hero colors of the Xiaomi SU7 EV in Aqua Blue and...

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iQOO Neo9 Pro arrives with Dimensity 9300 SoC and 144Hz screen, Neo9 tags along

vivo's iQOO has added two new members to its Neo smartphone lineup - iQOO Neo9 and iQOO Neo9 Pro. The iQOO Neo9 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9300 SoC, runs Android 14-based OriginOS 4, and comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The smartphone also has a Q1 chip at the helm to improve the gaming experience by offering a stable frame rate. Additionally, it has a VC liquid cooling chamber of 6043mm² and a double-layer capillary power pump to help with heat dissipation for sustained performance. The Neo9 Pro packs a 6.78" 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen of 2,800x1,260...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo9_neo9_pro_features_price_sale_date-news-61042.php

Honor X50 GT to arrive on January 4 with a 108 MP camera

Honor launched the X50 series in the summer of 2023, and we already have three official variants. A fourth one will join the family, as the brand revealed the X50 GT is getting announced on January 4. The smartphone looks much like the Honor X50 but will have a fancy white color, a yellow racing stripe, and a classic black paint job. Honor X50 GT posters The new phone will have a 108 MP sensor with a 1/1.67” size and an f/1.75 aperture in front, which is evident from the writing on the back of the white version. This is the popular Samsung HM6 sensor, seen plenty of midrangers,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x50_gt_to_arrive_on_january_4_with_a_108_mp_camera-news-61041.php

The best smartwatches of 2023

Smartwatches are quietly becoming one of the must-have personal devices for any modern person. Being a wearable is an easy way to get into a person's life, become a part of his routines, and eventually under his skin. Many people are used to wearing a watch (or a band) during the day and with the ever-improving sleep and health tracking on watches these days, we keep on wearing them into the night as well. Everyone makes a smartwatch and they're all pretty good nowadays. But some are better than others - here's our list of the best ones that came out this year. Apple Watch Series...

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Samsung Galaxy M15 to bring a huge battery

Samsung made the Galaxy A15 official in Vietnam earlier this month, and now it seems like it's working on the Galaxy M15. As usual for the M series, this is looking like it's going to be a rebranded Galaxy A15, but with one huge and exciting twist. While the A15 sports a 5,000 mAh battery in both its 4G-only and 5G iterations, rumor has it the Galaxy M15 will take things to the next level, boasting a whopping 6,000 mAh cell instead. Samsung Galaxy A15 That's 20% more and should ensure incredible longevity on one charge. Unfortunately, no other specs for the M15 have been outed yet,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m15_to_bring_a_huge_battery-news-61040.php

Honor X50 Pro's key specs and design revealed

Honor is rumored to unveil the X50 GT this month, which is also expected to launch as the X50 Pro. Honor is yet to detail the X50 GT's specs sheet, but an official-looking image that surfaced on Weibo shows us what the Honor X50 Pro will look like. The picture shows the Honor X50 Pro in green and black colors, but there could be more options. The smartphone sports a circular camera island on the rear, and the text in the image says it will come with a 5,800 mAh battery, a curved screen of 1.5K resolution, and a "Snapdragon 8+" processor. Honor X50 Pro Tipster Digital Chat Station...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x50_pro_key_specs_colors_design-news-61037.php

OnePlus Ace 3 is coming on January 4

The OnePlus Ace 3 we've been hearing about for some time was rumored to be unveiled on January 4, 2024 in China. Those rumors were correct since the brand announced that the OnePlus Ace 3 will be launched next Thursday at 2:30 PM local time in China. The teaser by OnePlus revealed the Ace 3's design, suggesting it's the OnePlus 12R that will launch for international markets on January 23, 2024 alongside the OnePlus 12. The OnePlus Ace 3 will have three color options, and it's said to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. With the unveiling still about a week away, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_3_launch_date-news-61036.php

My top 4 phones of 2023 - Ro

For me, 2023 felt a bit stale. Last year I even got excited about some of midrangers, but this time around I couldn't find one that stands out. Even the premium segment wasn't particularly impressive to me, so that's why I picked only four phones for my top list. One brand that's missing from my list is Samsung. Even though I'm not a huge Samsung fan, I've always liked the S Ultra series, but the Galaxy S23 Ultra just feels like more of the same to me. The same goes for the Galaxy Z Fold5 - it's good, but unexciting. Xiaomi 13 Ultra Let's start with my daily driver - the Xiaomi 13...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_phones_of_2023__ro-news-61004.php

2023 Winners and losers: Google

2023 was a solid year for Google as it expanded its ecosystem of mobile devices. The Pixel 8 series brought some key upgrades that helped continue Google’s ascension in the premium smartphone market. Pixel Fold marked Google’s first foray into the foldable world while the Pixel Tablet was the final piece in Google’s mobile ecosystem. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Google though so let’s look at both the positives and negatives from the past 12 months. Winner: Pixel 8 series The Pixel 8 duo are Google’s most competitive flagships to date. Both phones got some notable hardware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2023_winners_and_losers_google-news-61026.php

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is receiving Android 14-based One UI 6 update

Samsung has been upgrading its devices with the Android 14-based One UI 6, and the latest smartphone to get a taste of the stable One UI 6 is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G comes with firmware version A236BXXU4DWKA and bumps the Android security patch level on the smartphone to November 2023. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G The update is seeding in European countries, including France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and the UK, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. If you haven't received an update notification on your Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g_android_14_one_ui_6_update-news-61032.php

My top 5 phones of 2023 – Victor

It's that time of year again – a time for reflection and a great opportunity to look back at another great year full of interesting devices. I've said it before, and I'll say it again – the undisputable best part of my job is the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest tech all of the time. The list you are about to read is about phones that made a lasting impression on me over the past 12 months. As such, these phones are not necessarily the best ones out there, nor do I claim to offer any actual buying advice. These devices just stuck with me for one reason or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_5_phones_of_2023__victor-news-61012.php

2023 Winners and losers: Xiaomi

Overall, Xiaomi had a pretty good year, at least when it comes to its product lineup. Sales weren't that great, but that's understandable given the global economic situation and the limited availability of certain models. We were able to review a good chunk of Xiaomi's smartphones and we liked most of them. So here are the winners and losers from Xiaomi's 2023 portfolio. Winners: Xiaomi 13 series, but above all 13 Ultra This year's Xiaomi 13 series is a big success in. The small Xiaomi 13 is a potent compact flagship that's worth the recommendation for sure, while the 13 Pro strikes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2023_winners_and_losers_xiaomi-news-61013.php

Top 10 most popular reviews of 2023: Q3

The third quarter of the year was relatively quiet for the most part with few major announcements until September. The first half of the month was marked by the Apple event, in which we saw the arrival of the iPhone 15 series. Everyone was talking about the new cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and we were not surprised to see the review was the most popular during the Q3 period. The phone also came with new colors a Titanium body that made the device lighter if not quite as durable. The three summer months also saw the launch of the Phone (2) by Nothing, a truly remarkable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_most_popular_reviews_2023_q3-news-60985.php

2023 Winners and losers: Samsung

Samsung remained the global smartphone leader in 2023 and its flagship devices performed better than their predecessors. Not a bad year then, but what else happened? Samsung was methodical and prudent in its phone releases in 2023. It made meaningful product improvements and was instrumental with pre-order bundles and bonuses that ensured positive results. However, there's a growing sentiment that Samsung is holding back on innovation and is playing it too safe with its devices. Now let's take a look at Samsung's winners and losers of 2023. Winner: Galaxy A54 Samsung's second...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2023_winners_and_losers_samsung-news-60982.php

Merry Christmas!

It's the best time of the year and we all deserve a cup of cheer! On this holly, jolly day, we would like to thank you, our readers, for sticking with us and being a major part of GSMArena! Thank you for being a part of our community. Your support and presence have enriched our journey, and we look forward to sharing many more moments together in the coming year. This holiday is so delightful, and we are wishing you a memorable time with your loved ones, enjoying the colorful lights and decorations and may the next 12 months be even brighter with more smiles, good moments and...

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My top 5 phones of 2023 - Ivan

Hello, I'm Ivan and I take the majority of the lifestyle images on GSMArena dot com. You could say I like the phones with the best cameras the most, though it's more complicated than that. The wide-angle cameras on most phones are great these days and they take mostly the same-looking photos. It's the zooms that I like most - they give me the creative freedom to snap interesting shots with unique perspectives. So, in reverse order, here are my top 5 phones of the year. Nothing Phone (2) Wait a minute, the Nothing Phone (2) doesn't even have a telephoto camera, what's up with that?...

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nubia Z60 Ultra official, Exynos vs Snapdragon S23 FE: week 51 in review

It's the penultimate week of the year, folks, just one more to go. We delivered two detailed comparisons for you - the Exynos Galaxy S23 FE vs the Snapdragon one - which is better? The other is the battle of the full-scale tablets - the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Snapdragon vs. Exynos compared We compare the Snapdragon and the Exynos versions of the Galaxy S23 FE. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z60_ultra_official_exynos_vs_snapdragon_s23_fe_week_51_in_review-news-61020.php

Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A25 overshadows the Galaxy A15 5G and A15

As is tradition, Samsung starts the 2024 launches early with entry-level Galaxy A phones. This time it’s the Galaxy A25, A15 5G and A15 (4G) and we already know which of the three will be the most popular model, thanks to last week’s poll. The Samsung Galaxy A25 is the clear favorite – of those who are in the market for an entry-level phone, this one will usually make the shortlist. Quite a few people think that it is overpriced, so a price cut will certainly raise the A25’s fortunes. This is perhaps less a win for the A25 and more of a loss for the Galaxy A15 5G. The issue is not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_galaxy_a25_overshadows_the_galaxy_a15_5g_and_a15-news-60983.php

Honor V Purse in for review

A very rare phone just landed in HQ - or should we say a very high-tech fashion accessory. With the leather case strap attachment, the Honor V Purse certainly looks the part. Despite its limited launch in China, the phone attracted genuine interest when it launched back in September and drew quite a few "wows". The strap accessory comes in a separate box, while the phone itself ships with a 35W charger and a USB cable. The case accessory attaches to the V Purse's frame and is not easy to get off. We don't expect it to fall off unexpectedly at any point. The chain itself is made...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v_purse_in_for_review-news-61014.php

Nothing Phone (2a) detailed specs surface, official wallpapers in toll

Nothing's upcoming midranger, the Nothing Phone (2a), has been the subject of numerous leaks for the past couple of weeks since its supposed launch time frame is set for MWC 2024. Multiple rumors point to MWC 2024 for the Phone (2a)'s debut and the current report corroborates these findings. But in addition to the release date, today's leak from Smartprix details most of the specs and confirms some previously known ones. Starting with the display, it will likely be a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 1084 x 2412px resolution, manufactured by BOE and Visionox. A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_detailed_specs_surface_official_wallpapers_in_toll-news-61028.php

Fossil watches will no longer run on Wear OS, reports claim

According to multiple reports from people close to Fossil or those who have asked Fossil employees, the brand will no longer release Wear OS-powered smartwatches. This means the Fossil Gen 7 watch isn't happening after all. This seems to align with recent events around Fossil, or the lack thereof. The last Fossil Gen 6 watch was released two years ago and the usual summer release schedule didn't bring a Fossil Gen 7 watch this year. Not to mention, the device is surprisingly absent from the usual rumor mill. Last but not least, Fossil is currently doing a huge sale of its Fossil Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fossil_watches_will_no_longer_run_on_wear_os_reports_claim-news-61027.php