Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Plus to have some intriguing hardware changes

The Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are both powered by MediaTek chipsets, but their successors have already once been rumored to switch to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. Now a new report seemingly confirms this move, based on clues found inside the latest Nothing OS 3.0 builds running on top of Android 15. The Nothing Phone (3a)'s codename is "asteroids", while the Nothing Phone (3a) Plus' codename is, fittingly, "asteroids_plus". The CMF Phone 2 is also coming in 2025, and it has the codename "galaga". This will apparently keep using a MediaTek...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_and_nothing_phone_3a_plus_to_have_some_intriguing_hardware_changes-news-65857.php

2024 Winners and losers: Samsung

It's the time of the year to look back at our favorite brands and give our report cards. Samsung was the biggest smartphone maker in the world in 2024, which was a huge win. Its midrange and S series phones were very popular, but the foldables didn't have the best of times. Let's dig in. Winner: Samsung Galaxy A16 and A16 5G Samsung's entry-level Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are both tremendously popular and for good reason. Both phones have good displays, solid battery life, and 50MP main cameras. They also have IP54 dust and splash resistance. Starting at just under €200 they are already...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2024_winners_and_losers_samsung-news-65694.php

vivo X200 Ultra camera specs leak

vivo is currently working on the X200 Ultra, its absolute flagship smartphone for 2025. Today a new leak from China brings us a few interesting details about its cameras. The phone will reportedly have a triple rear camera setup just like its predecessor, with a 50 MP main shooter, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. The main camera will have a large aperture and OIS. The X200 Ultra will capture 4K120fps video on all cameras, and will feature a new generation of vivo's self-developed imaging chip. Additionally, switching cameras while recording video has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_ultra_camera_specs_leak-news-65855.php

vivo Y29 unveiled: 120Hz screen, IP64 rating, and 5,500 mAh battery

vivo launched the Y28 in January with the Dimensity 6020 SoC, and today, the brand unveiled its successor, powered by the Dimensity 6300 chip. The vivo Y29 runs Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out of the box and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard, expandable by up to 1TB. The vivo Y29 is built around a 6.68" 120Hz HD+ LCD with a 1,000 nits peak brightness and 264 ppi pixel density. The screen also has a centered punch-hole for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a 50MP primary camera, joined by a 0.08MP unit and flash. There's also a ring light that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y29_5g_features_price_sale_date-news-65851.php

Kuo: Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra chips will offer server-grade performance

With the Apple M4 series chips already out on the latest Macs, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now offering a fresh first set of rumors for the M5 generation which are expected to enter mass production in the first half of 2025. The M5 chips will be fabbed on TSMC’s N3P node (3nm), which promises 5 to 10% less power draw than the M4 generation’s N3E process while delivering a 5% performance gain from the production process. The vanilla Apple M5 chip is expected to enter mass production in H1 2025, followed by the M5 Pro/Max in H2 and the M5 Ultra in 2026. According to Kuo, Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_m5_pro_max_and_ultra_chips_will_offer_servergrade_performance-news-65848.php

Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro specs leak along with official images

If you've been wondering what to expect from the Poco X7 and X7 Pro, wonder no more, as a new leak brings us spec details for both, along with new official-looking leaked images. So, let's start with the 'vanilla' model. The Poco X7 is said to have a 6.67-inch "1.5K" AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC at the helm, up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, and a 5,110 mAh battery with support for 45W fast wired charging. Poco X7 leaked image The X7 gets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_and_poco_x7_pro_specs_leak_along_with_official_images-news-65850.php

iPhone 18 Pro to get variable aperture camera first, not iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro, launching most likely in September of 2026, will be the first Apple model to incorporate variable aperture on its main camera, according to a fresh new report from Ming-Chi Kuo, a prolific source of supply chain-related information pertaining to Apple products. Kuo did previously mention the debut of this feature on the iPhone 18 Pro, but was contradicted by another report saying it would actually launch next year. Now, Kuo is doubling down on his initial prediction, citing information from BE Semiconductor, which will supply Apple with the assembly equipment for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_to_get_variable_aperture_camera_first_not_iphone_17_pro-news-65847.php

OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are on TENAA

OnePlus is bringing the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro on Thursday, December 26, and today, the devices were listed on TENAA with their full specs sheet. The listings confirmed the chipsets and batteries of the duo, revealing these will be the major difference between the vanilla and the Pro. Dimensions, screen size, and cameras will be shared between the two, just like previous Ace lineup phones. OnePlus Ace 5 Pro The Ace 5 Pro will have a 4.32 GHz CPU, which confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The regular Ace 5 will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, evident from the 3.3 GHz CPU clock. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_and_ace_5_pro_are_on_tenaa-news-65838.php

Huawei Mate X6 in for review

This is the Huawei Mate X6 and unlike its predecessor, it will sell outside China. But is it any good? Its hardware package is certainly impressive. The Mate X6 has bigger displays than the Galaxy Z Fold6 but weighs the same 239g. The Mate X6 is also impressively thin when folded at just under 10mm (compared to 12.1mm for the Galaxy). There's a solid feel about the Mate X6. It folds with a neat clasp and unfolds with a mechanical assurance from the hinge. It's also lovely to look at in this Nebula Gray. Both displays are superb. The inner one is particularly large (a tad...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x6_in_for_review-news-65794.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 51

At the end of 2024 our trending chart's top positions are occupied by the three most popular smartphones of the year. The Samsung Galaxy A55 takes another victory ahead of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] While the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ managed to get on the podium last time around it's now down to sixth, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and vivo X200 Pro also edging it out. The vanilla Redmi Note 13 follows in seventh, while the Galaxy A16 captured eight. Newly announced Poco M7 Pro got ninth as the Galaxy A35 rounded up this edition of the...

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Weekly poll results: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is easily the most popular of the three

Last week’s poll turned the spotlight on the three new Redmi Note 14 series phones and only one of them came out as the winner. The other two may have cut too much out of the spec sheet to be competitive in the mid-range segment. Redmi Note 14 series at a glance The polls give the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ a huge lead over its siblings. The lead can only grow if the phone handles itself well in reviews (we’re working on ours). While it’s quite similar to the regular Pro, the addition of a telephoto camera (50MP 60mm), a faster chipset (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3) and the option for faster...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_redmi_note_14_pro_is_easily_the_most_popular_of_the_three-news-65787.php

Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon in for review

We love the Honor MagicBook Art 14 - it's slim and feather-light, and it has a lovely OLED display with a Goldilocks 14.6-inch diagonal and 3:2 aspect ratio. And now we finally get it with an ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite processor. When we reviewed its Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H-powered sibling, we concluded that it's a great laptop, but it could be better in Snapdragon guise, mainly for its improved battery life. Well, it's been a few months, but the wait is over and we finally get to test that hypothesis. We got the Starry Gray model this time (not the Green one) but it ships with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_art_14_snapdragon_in_for_review-news-65822.php

Ulefone Armor X31 Pro unveiled: 120Hz screen, Night Vision Camera, and 6,050 mAh battery

Ulefone has unveiled the Armor X31 Pro as the first 5G rugged smartphone in its Armor X series. It's powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, runs Android 14, and comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard, expandable by up to 2TB via a microSD card. The Ulefone Armor X31 Pro has a 6.56" HD+ 120Hz LCD on the front with 800 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There's also a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. Around the back, we have a circular camera island housing three cameras - 64MP primary (Sony IMX682), 25MP Night Vision (Sony IMX550), and 2MP macro. These are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ulefone_armor_x31_pro_features_price_sale_date-news-65832.php

Deals: the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 9 fall to the same price, Pixel 9 Pro also gets a price cut

Amazon has great discounts on flagship devices from Samsung and Google as we prepare for the holidays and to wave goodbye to 2024. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is currently $200 off – and so is the Google Pixel 9. This means that the 128GB models cost the same. If you haven’t decided which one is better for you, consult our Galaxy S24 vs. Pixel 9 article for an in-depth comparison. Long story short, the Pixel lacks a telephoto camera and has lower performance, but it has better main and ultra-wide cameras, plus longer battery life. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_galaxy_s24_and_pixel_9_fall_to_the_same_price_pixel_9_pro_also_gets_a_price_cut-news-65806.php

OnePlus Open 2 may arrive later than previously rumored

A few days ago a rumor out of China claimed the Oppo Find N5 would launch over there before the end of March. This device is very likely going to be sold internationally under the name OnePlus Open 2 since the original OnePlus Open from last year was a rebranded Oppo Find N3 (Oppo is skipping the "4" because of tetraphobia). At the time we did note that it was unclear how soon after the N5's launch the Open 2 would follow, and today a tipster over on X sheds some light on just this fact - and it's not great news. The OnePlus OPEN 2 is 🔥 ....H2 2025..— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_open_2_may_arrive_later_than_previously_rumored-news-65827.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim specs leak shows the iPhone 17 Air has a thing or two to learn

Earlier today a renowned leaker from China told us what to expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim in terms of thinness, and now another tipster over on X has shared a purported list of the device's specs. If these are real, then the also-rumored iPhone 17 Air, with its single rear camera, definitely can learn a thing or two from Samsung's approach to a thinner smartphone. Galaxy S25 Slim (SM-S937x/DS) :• 6.66" display (like S25+)• 200MP HP5 main camera• 50MP JN5 UW• 50MP JN5 3.5X telephoto• SD 8 Elite• ~4700mAh - 5000mAh🔋Launching in Q2, 2025 - similar to A & FE series launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_slim_specs_leak_shows_the_iphone_17_air_has_a_thing_or_two_to_learn-news-65824.php

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design to feature improved 200MP periscope module

Honor is launching its Magic7 RSR Porsche Design flagship on Monday, December 23, and it’s expected to go all out on the camera front with a remarkable periscope camera. The brand shared a few teasers on its Weibo profile detailing that the Magic7 RSR will feature a dual electromagnetic focus motor for class-leading focusing and industry-leading aperture size that will capture more light and details in shots. Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Design periscope sensor specs (machine translated from Chinese) Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station chimed in, revealing the key specs of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_7_rsr_porsche_design_to_feature_improved_200mp_periscope_module-news-65826.php

This is the world's first device with a rollable screen that's actually going to be sold

Folding screens have been a thing for a while now, and rollable displays definitely represent the next big thing. These have been showcased by various display panel makers and smartphone brands for years, but so far there hasn't been any commercial product incorporating such a panel. That, however, is apparently due to change in early January come CES. According to legendary leaker Evan Blass aka @evleaks, Lenovo will debut the newest-gen ThinkBook Plus at CES, and this one comes with a rollable screen, as you can see in the leaked images below. You can choose to use it as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_worlds_first_device_with_a_rollable_screen_thats_actually_going_to_be_sold-news-65823.php

OnePlus 13R's processor revealed by Amazon

The OnePlus 13, launched in China in October, will debut internationally on January 7. It will be joined by the OnePlus 13R, which is confirmed to pack a 6,000 mAh battery. While OnePlus hasn't detailed the 13R's specs sheet, Amazon.in has revealed what processor the smartphone will have at the helm. OnePlus 13R in Nebula Noir (left) and Astral Trail (right) colors The OnePlus 13R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, unlike the 13 that comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The promo page set up by Amazon.in on its website also reveals that the OnePlus 13R will come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_processor_revealed-news-65813.php

vivo Y29 5G's price leaks

vivo will soon launch the Y29 series in India, and today the pricing for the 5G model has been leaked. This will allegedly be offered in no less than four different configurations: 4/128GB for INR 13,999, 6/128GB for INR 15,499, 8/128GB for INR 16,999, and 8/256GB for INR 18,999. These will be the recommended prices in the country, however, vivo will apparently offer a cashback of INR 1,000 on the 4GB version and INR 1,500 on the 8GB variants on EMI transactions. Full swipe transactions will be eligible for a cashback of up to INR 750. You'll also be able to get the phone with no-cost EMI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y29_5gs_price_leaks-news-65812.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE will be sold in India

Samsung is working on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, a cheaper counterpart (or two) to the flagship Tab S10 line. The company itself slipped up last month and revealed this fact, and now we get another piece of the puzzle, albeit a very small one. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has certified the Galaxy Tab S10 FE's batteries for sale in the country, so clearly the Tab S10 FE will be offered in India. The dual battery system will come with model numbers EB-BX526ABE and EB-BX526ABY, respectively. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any details about Samsung's upcoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s10_fe_will_be_sold_in_india-news-65811.php

Realme 14 Pro+ hands-on

Realme invited us to Denmark for a first hands-on experience with the new Realme 14 Pro+. This is more of a preview than a full announcement as key details about the Pro+ and its sibling, the Realme 14 Pro, remain under wraps. The company will do a full reveal soon. For now, let’s talk about the exterior. It’s no coincidence that we’re here, Realme partnered with Copenhagen-based Valeur Designers for the exterior. Together they came up with a color-changing look for the back, one that we hadn’t seen before. In the past, there have been phones that change color when lit by sunlight (the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_14_pro_hands_on-news-65809.php

Oppo A5 Pro teased ahead of next week's official unveiling

Back in early November, the Oppo A5 Pro got certified for sale in China by TENAA, and it's now almost time for its official unveiling. This will take place on December 24 in China at a special event. In anticipation of the grand reveal, Oppo has been teasing the device, showing us its three colors: Quartz White, Rock Black, and Sandstone Purple. Oppo A5 Pro in Quartz White (left), Rock Black (center), and Sandstone Purple (right) The company has also released a teaser video for the A5 Pro, which implies that it will be a very durable handset. This makes us think it probably...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5_pro_gets_teased_ahead_of_next_weeks_official_unveiling-news-65792.php

HMD Arc is no-frills Android 14 Go smartphone

The latest budget Android smartphone from HMD is here with the HMD Arc. It brings a 6.52-inch IPS LCD (HD+ 60Hz), a Unisoc SC9863A chipset (28nm) and a single 13MP primary camera. The phone boots Android 14 (Go Edition) and is listed in a single 4GB RAM and 64GB storage trim. HMD Arc You also get a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging, a 5MP selfie cam and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. HMD Arc supports storage expansion via its microSD card slot and is IP52/IP54 rated against dust and water splashes. HMD Arc comes in a single Shadow Black color. Pricing details were not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_arc_is_no_frills__android_14_go_smartphone_-news-65793.php

OnePlus officially confirms big battery for the OnePlus 13R, new color for the Buds Pro 3

OnePlus is holding an international launch event on January 7, when it will announce the OnePlus 13 for global markets. The company has also confirmed that the OnePlus 13R will be joining it and shared the image you can see below. Long believed to be a mere rebranding of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 5 for China, the OnePlus 13R will differ from that model in at least one area - battery capacity (that is, if the leaks we've seen so far about the Ace 5 have been accurate). OnePlus 13 (left), OnePlus 13R (center), OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in Sapphire Blue (right) OnePlus says the 13R will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_officially_confirms_big_battery_for_the_oneplus_13r_new_color_for_buds_pro_3-news-65788.php

nubia Focus 2 5G leaks through certification, shows a new design

Here we go again – ZTE publishes certification documents on its site, even for phones it is yet to officially unveil. The latest model to break cover is the nubia Focus 2 5G (model number Z2462N). The original Focus launched earlier this year and it was an interesting device – a cheap phone with a 108MP camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging. There was a Focus Pro model that bumped up the screen from 6.56” HD+ to 6.72” FHD+ (IPS LCD in both cases), added OIS to the 108MP camera and included a 5MP ultra-wide. We don’t know much about the Focus 2, but the EU Declaration of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_focus_2_5g_leaks_through_certification_shows_a_new_design-news-65790.php

vivo to launch a smaller-screen mid-range device next year

vivo did something different for its flagship smartphone line this year, releasing the X200 Pro mini as a smaller option alongside the X200 and X200 Pro. And it seems to be selling quite well. The company now plans to launch a smaller-screen mid-range smartphone in 2025, according to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station. The post on Weibo has since been deleted which generally means he spilled the beans a bit too early. vivo X200 Pro mini In it he claims the device will be powered by a Dimensity 9 series chipset, but doesn't name it. This makes us think it will be the Dimensity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_to_launch_a_smallerscreen_midrange_device_next_year-news-65776.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to win the bezel game

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra has already been rumored to come with very thin screen bezels, but today we get an additional detail. According to Ice Universe, the S25 Ultra will actually win the bezel game, having thinner bezels than any other phone, including the Xiaomi 15 and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Both of those can boast impressively small bezels, but the S25 Ultra will take things one step further in this regard. The render above was created for illustrative purposes, so we can see what to expect from the device in terms of bezels. Ice Universe also provides some details...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_to_win_the_bezel_game-news-65775.php

OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro promo materials leak

OnePlus' Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are due to launch in China this month, and we're now at the stage where we hear something new about them every day. Today a promo poster for offline stores has been leaked showing the two devices, with three colorways each, though it's pretty hard to make them out exactly. Interestingly, this promo poster seems to imply that both phones will have the same 6,400 mAh battery capacity, which runs contrary to all of the rumors we've heard so far - even if they couldn't quite agree on the exact capacities, they all said the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro would have different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_and_ace_5_pro_promo_materials_leak-news-65774.php

Samsung details the Now Bar in One UI 7, its take on the Dynamic Island

Samsung's One UI 7 based on Android 15 is currently in the beta testing phase, and today the company has given us more details about its AI chops. Samsung says the Now Bar is a "defining element" of One UI 7. This is basically the Korean company's own interpretation of the Dynamic Island concept. In Samsung's own words, the Now Bar "gives personalization a new meaning by seamlessly integrating your everyday actions and most-used apps into your lock screen". As you can see from the image above, the Now Bar resides at the bottom center of your lock screen, and lets you "control your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_details_the_now_bar_in_one_ui_7_its_take_on_the_dynamic_island-news-65773.php

Redmi Note 14 family's European pricing leaks

The Redmi Note 14 series already launched in China and India, and it seems to be coming soon to Europe as well. Today, a leak details pricing for the models in Europe thanks to some retailer listings. Let's dive in. The Redmi Note 14 4G is said to cost about €240 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is €10 less than its predecessor with the same RAM/storage combo. It will be offered in Midnight Black, Lime Green, and Ocean Blue. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ The 5G-capable Redmi Note 14 will arrive in Europe in Coral Green, Midnight Black, and Lavender Purple and will set you back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14_familys_european_pricing_leaks-news-65758.php

OnePlus 13R / Ace 5 specs leak again and they're different

OnePlus is getting ready to unveil the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro in China and the Ace 5 is widely believed to be subsequently introduced internationally as the OnePlus 13R, perhaps making its debut during the 13's global announcement next month. Today a new set of specs for both the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro has been leaked by a tipster on X, and over on Weibo, Digital Chat Station has confirmed some more details. As always, do take all of this with a grain of salt. OnePlus Ace 5 official image So, the Ace 5 is said to come with a 6.78-inch "1.5K" LTPO OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r___ace_5_specs_leak_again_and_theyre_different-news-65757.php

Google's Pixel 10 devices to use a yet-unannounced MediaTek modem

According to a new report, Google is testing its Pixel 10 prototypes with a MediaTek modem, namely the T900. Google's recent Pixels have all had Samsung Exynos modems, since their Tensor SoCs were practically customized Samsung chipsets. But next year the Tensor G5 will be an entirely Google design, expected to be manufactured by TSMC. And so the company could very well switch to a different modem provider - you may expect it to be Qualcomm, but apparently it will be MediaTek instead. The MediaTek T900 modem hasn't yet been announced, so we don't really know anything about it. That...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_10_devices_to_get_a_yetunannounced_mediatek_modem-news-65756.php

One UI 7 changes refresh rate settings for games

Samsung just released the second beta of One UI 7, its skin on top of Android 15, and a new feature that's baked into this beta changes the way you can set the refresh rate for games. In older versions of One UI, you can limit the frame rate in games to 48 Hz to save power. With the new iteration of the skin, you get to choose between 60 Hz and 120 Hz, and nothing else. One UI 7 Gaming motion smoothness setting You can find this setting in the Gaming Hub / Game Booster app under Gaming motion smoothness. Samsung says this feature won't affect games that have their own refresh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_7_changes_refresh_rate_settings_for_games-news-65755.php

HUAWEI Mate X6: Unfold the Classic

The HUAWEI Mate X5 was awesome, but only people in China got to experience it. Its successor, the HUAWEI Mate X6, began its global rollout this week, so more people will have access to HUAWEI’s cutting-edge foldable technology. The company considers this its true flagship foldable. HUAWEI’s folding design has slimmed down significantly since the Mate X5. The new Mate X6 measures only 9.85mm thick when folded (and 4.6mm when unfolded), compared to 11.1mm/5.3mm for its predecessor. It’s a bit lighter too at 239g vs. 243g. The quad-curve frame offers rounded corners for your palms in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x6_unfold_the_classic-news-65729.php

Realme Neo7 scores impressive sales in first day

Realme launched the Neo7 last week, and today, the company held the first flash sale of the smartphone. Demand was so high that the first five minutes saw more purchases than the whole first-day sale of the predecessor Realme GT Neo6. The Realme Neo7 has a Dimensity 9300+ chipset and a powerful 7,000 mAh battery. Its starting price is CNY2,199, or about $300. Realme Neo7 posters The Neo7 features a 6.78” LTPO OLED panel with 120 Hz variable refresh rate, and Realme claims the panel can reach 6,000 nits peak brightness. Camera-wise, it sports a 50 MP Sony IMX882 main sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_neo7_scores_impressive_sales_in_first_day-news-65743.php

Redmi Buds 6 review

The Redmi Buds 6 are Xiaomi’s newest entry-level pair of wireless earbuds. Following the success of the Redmi Buds 5, the sixth generation model features improved noise cancellation, a dual-driver design, and a quad microphone array. The new model comes in at INR 2799, which is slightly less than the price of the previous gen. Design and comfort The Redmi Buds 6 have a similar design to the previous generation model, especially for the case. The case still has the same rectangular design that looks like an Impact Mints case. The lid opens with relative ease and also closes with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_buds_6_review-news-65741.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 50

We are two weeks away from the end of 2024 and yet the two most popular phones in our database were announced in the first quarter of the year. The interest in Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy S24 Ultra may not be quite as high as when they first hit the shelves, but it's still enough to top our trending chart. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] A change of guard is just around the corner though, as the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ climbed to third place, followed by the Redmi Note 14. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has slipped to fifth, while the vivo X200 Pro has gained two more spots to capture the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_50-news-65742.php

Deals: Amazon has cashback deals on Samsung Galaxy phones, watches and buds

Have you done all the Christmas shopping yet? It’s not too late to pick up a gift for yourself and others, so here are the best smartphone offers (and some accessories) that we found. Amazon has a big Samsung promo with cashback up to £250. This will last until December 22, so you have this week to pick out your favorites. Starting with the main Samsung Galaxy S24 trio, it comes with £200 cashback. If you can’t decide which one is right for you, check out our head-to-head articles: Galaxy S24 vs. S24+ and Galaxy S24+ vs. S24 Ultra. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_amazon_has_cashback_deals_on_samsung_galaxy_phones_watches_and_buds-news-65727.php

Weekly poll: which of the Redmi Note 14 trio is your favorite?

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 14 series made its international debut this week launching in India. The Pro and Pro+ models are the same hardware that we saw in China, while the vanilla Note has a few changes. Which one of these three appeals to you the most – and is it enough to get you to buy one? Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ We’ll start with the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+. They have the same display, 6.67”, 12-bit, 120Hz, and the same IP69K dust and water resistance rating. The Pro+ model stands out with brand-name glass –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_which_of_the_redmi_note_14_trio_is_your_favorite-news-65698.php

Weekly poll results: the Honor 300 Ultra emerges as the clear favorite of the three

Last week’s poll shows that things are not equal in the Honor 300 series – we didn’t expect them to be, but one phone beats the other two by a very wide margin. It is the Ultra model, of course, and you only need to look at the Honor 300 Pro poll results to tell. Here we added two extra options to let users show a preference for the Honor 300 Ultra and the vanilla Honor 300 over the Pro model. Even if the Pro shows good performance in reviews, we have a feeling that most people will still lean towards the Ultra. How did that happen? As some comments point out, there are only a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_honor_300_ultra_emerges_as_the_clear_favorite_of_the_three-news-65699.php

Deals: Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, watches and headphones on sale

There are only a few weeks left until the holidays, but it’s not too late to pick up a gift. If you’re looking for a new phone, watch and/or TWS buds, here are the best offers we found for Samsung and Google devices. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is cheaper than it was last week, at least for the 512GB model, which has a better discount – that puts it only $70 over the 256GB model. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $300/$350 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,000 at Amazon US ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_and_google_pixel_phones_watches_and_headphones_on_sale-news-65726.php

Samsung Galaxy Ring is getting new sizes

Samsung's Galaxy Ring is getting two new sizes next month, according to a new rumor from a tipster over on X. The smart wearable will finally be able to accommodate larger (thicker?) fingers come January, with size 14 and size 15 joining the others. The size 14 Galaxy Ring will have an inner diameter of 23mm, and has the model number SM-Q514. The size 15 ring has a 23.8mm inner diameter and the model number SM-Q515. Both devices weigh 3.2g. These new sizes have been first rumored to arrive within a few weeks all the way back in September, so it's certainly taken Samsung a long time...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ring_is_getting_new_sizes-news-65735.php

Lenovo Legion Go S leaks again, Legion Glasses 2 tag along

Earlier this month the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC leaked, and today some more colorful renders of it have been outed. The Go S is rumored to come with a smaller screen than the original Legion Go which launched last year, and the detachable controllers are gone. Lenovo Legion Go S newly leaked images It has 18 buttons, dual front-facing speakers, rear-facing fans, and two USB-C ports, both located on the top side. The Legion Go S will allegedly be powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2, with Zen 3-plus cores so a step below the Zen 4 cores in the Z1 Extreme powering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_go_s_leaks_again_legion_glasses_2_tag_along-news-65734.php

Poco M7 Pro gets listed on Google Play ahead of launch

The Poco M7 Pro is getting official on December 17, and ahead of that we've already seen it getting a bunch of different certifications across the globe. It was also teased not once, but twice by the brand itself. Today the phone has been spotted in the Google Play supported device list, which is another prerequisite step for a launch. The listing confirms the phone's name and model number for India (2409FPCC4I), as well as its "beryl" codename. The Google Play listing hasn't revealed any more details about the device, but Poco itself has already confirmed that it will be powered by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m7_pro_gets_listed_on_google_play_ahead_of_launch-news-65733.php

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_v_fold2_handson-review-2775.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 series to mark a return to Exynos

Samsung hasn't even announced the Galaxy S25 family yet and here we are already talking about the Galaxy S26 series, due to be released most likely in January of 2026. Still, a new rumor from a tipster over on X claims that Samsung aims to "significantly" equip the S26 line with Exynos chips. This follows a rumored failure to do so for the S25 models due to yield issues for the Exynos 2500 that was supposed to power them in most markets. Thus, rumor has it the S25 line will go with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite if not everywhere, then almost everywhere, while the Exynos 2500, which finally...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_series_to_mark_a_return_to_exynos-news-65720.php

This is Samsung's first Android XR headset

Hot on the heels of Google's announcement of Android XR, which, as the name implies, is an operating system for extended reality devices, Samsung has come out and revealed that it's been working with Google and Qualcomm to create the Android XR platform "for many years". But wait, there's more! Samsung is bringing the first headset designed for Android XR, and the device is codenamed Moohan, which means infinity in Korean. It is "equipped with state-of-the-art displays, passthrough capabilities and natural multi-modal input", and Samsung says it will be "your spatial canvas" to explore the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_samsungs_first_android_xr_headset-news-65719.php

Supply chain leak suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro will look weird

A while back we heard that the iPhone 17 Pro will have a rectangular camera bump, instead of the current square bump that has been used for many generations. That report also claimed that Apple is dumping titanium and is going back to aluminum for the frames. More recently, a report suggested that Apple will stick with titanium for the Pros, so the weird camera bump rumor is false... right? Perhaps not and it may be worse than we imagined. A post on Weibo shows this image and claims that it is a bare frame from the iPhone supply chain. The cameras will be in the top area with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/supply_chain_leak_suggests_that_the_iphone_17_pro_will_look_weird_and_will_be_impractical-news-65714.php

Google announces Android XR OS for VR and mixed-reality headsets

Google just announced a brand new operating system called Android XR. "XR" stands for "extended reality," which is the umbrella term for virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality headsets. Think of Android XR as a direct competitor to the visionOS that drives Apple's Vision Pro headset. Google will be bringing many of its apps like Maps, YouTube, Chrome and Photos to the platform. It plans to support other Play Store apps as well. Google Chrome promises offer enhanced multitasking capabilities and let you open and arrange your browser tabs to your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_android_xr_os_for_vr_and_mixedreality_headsets-news-65718.php