Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim once again rumored to arrive later than the rest of the family

At its upcoming Unpacked unveiling event in January, Samsung is expected to announce not three, but four Galaxy S25 devices, with the Galaxy S25 Slim being the fourth member of the family seen in a recently leaked teaser. The Galaxy S25 Slim has been rumored a few times to arrive later in the year than the other three S25 devices, and today a new report corroborates this information thanks to Samsung's latest One UI 7 beta. This contains a list of US carrier-specific Samsung phone models, but the Galaxy S25 Slim's model number is not on the list. That indicates that the Slim isn't...

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2024 Winners and losers: Xiaomi

Xiaomi had a relatively uneventful 2024, but not in the negative sense. Most of what Xiaomi released this year was expected evolution of its previous-gen devices, but not necessarily boring. Maybe the only thing that shook up the scene was the release of its first-ever EV - the Xiaomi SU7. So, let's begin with this one. Winner: Xiaomi SU7 If we just look at the stats, the Xiaomi SU7 is a hit. The company's brand-new factory is working overtime to meet the demand and was able to surpass its initial goal for 2024 by a large margin. Subjectively speaking, Xiaomi did very well with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2024_winners_and_losers_xiaomi-news-65728.php

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 to arrive early with big improvements

Xiaomi launched the Mix Flip, its first flip-style foldable smartphone, back in July, and according to a new report from China it was very successful over there. So much so, in fact, that its successor is planned to arrive earlier than initially expected. It will allegedly land before the end of June, and it will be a major iteration, not just a small incremental upgrade. Original Xiaomi Mix Flip The Mix Flip 2 will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and it will be thinner than its predecessor while also packing IPX8 water resistance rating and support for wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_2_to_arrive_early_with_big_improvements-news-65883.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to exclusively use next-gen Gorilla Glass Armor

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra uses Corning's Gorilla Glass Armor, and so far it's been the only device to go with it. This has an anti-reflective coating that essentially makes the S24 Ultra have the least reflective screen in smartphone history, which is a huge boon for usability. Today a new rumor from Ice Universe over on X claims the Galaxy S25 Ultra, probably due to be unveiled on January 22, will exclusively use the "powerful" second-generation Gorilla Glass Armor from Corning, and this too will have anti-reflective properties. The difference the anti-reflective coating makes is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_to_exclusively_use_nextgen_gorilla_glass_armor-news-65881.php

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra's cameras detailed

Huawei launched the Pura 70 Ultra back in April, and the company is now obviously working on its successor. The Pura 80 Ultra's camera specs have been leaked in China today. It's said to come with a 50 MP main camera with a 1-inch type sensor and variable aperture, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a "super large" periscope zoom camera with a 1/1.3" type sensor. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra As we're still quite far off from the Pura 80 Ultra's unveiling (rumored for Q2 2025, presumably April being the most likely month given its predecessor's launch time), do keep in mind that these rumored specs are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_80_ultras_cameras_detailed-news-65869.php

vivo Y39 runs Geekbench, could be branded Jovi in some places

vivo's upcoming Y39 has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench. It managed a 912 single-core score and a 2,214 multi-core score in Geekbench 6.3.0, so clearly this won't be a high-end device. And indeed it seems to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, which is a lower-tier SoC. The phone does support 5G, and the tested prototype had 8GB of RAM. There may be other RAM options available upon launch. The Y39 will run Android 15 from day one, and it could be branded Jovi in Brazil thanks to a trademark dispute with Telefonica Brazil which owns the name Vivo over...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y39_runs_geekbench_could_be_branded_jovi_in_some_places-news-65868.php

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 in for review

Huawei launched the Mate X6 foldable on the global stage last week and also introduced the Freebuds Pro 4 TWS earphones to the international audience, half a month after the domestic launch. We are looking forward to our lengthy tests, but before that, let's see what is new in the new flagship audio wearables by Huawei. Our Freebuds Pro 4 come in Black, and there are golden accents on the case, hinge, and buds themselves. We can also see the Huawei Sound logo on the side (previously called Histen), which wasn't present on the predecessor. Speaking about the previous generation, the...

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Here's when the vivo X200 Ultra, X Fold5, and X200s line are due to launch

A few days ago we got word of the upcoming vivo X200 Ultra's camera specs, and today it's time to talk about its release timeframe. According to prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, the X200 Ultra will most likely arrive in April, but there is a small chance it will be unveiled as early as March. As we know from a previous rumor, the X200 Ultra will unfortunately not be sold officially outside of China. That probably won't be true for the upcoming X Fold5 / X Fold5 Pro, which are due for an unveiling in June or July. vivo X200 Pro vivo is also working on a large tablet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_vivo_x200_ultra_x_fold5_and_x200s_line_are_due_to_launch-news-65866.php

Poco C75 5G in for review

Today we have with us the new Poco C75, the newest entry-level offering in the company’s lineup. Starting at INR 8,499, the C75 is the replacement for the previous generation Poco C65. The C75 features an interesting design, which features this unique marbled pattern on the back of the phone. The pattern is consistent across all three color variants, including the Silver Stardust, Enchanted Green, and the Aqua Bliss version we have here. [#InlinePriceWidget,13571,1#] Being an entry-level product, you can only expect a modest feature set. On the front is a 6.88-inch, 1640x720...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c75_5g_in_for_review-news-65860.php

2024 Winners and losers: Apple

The past year was a weird one for Apple, as it primarily focused on maintaining its smartphone market dominance while dipping its toes in XR and AI. Regulators from around the world came knocking on the doors of Cupertino’s walled garden and we saw the first cracks with iOS 18’s release. The iPhone 16 series brought more refinements that garnered enough interest from consumers but fell short of initial expectations. The M4 series chips continued to offer blazing-fast performance for Macs and iPads, while the new AirPods 4 delivered great audio and active noise cancellation without silicone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2024_winners_and_losers_apple-news-65731.php

Samsung Galaxy M16's leaked renders reveal its design and colors

About a month ago, we saw the Samsung Galaxy M16 on Geekbench, and now we are looking at its leaked renders, which revealed its design and colors. The Samsung Galaxy M16 will come in three colors, and its front design is similar to the Samsung Galaxy M15 since it packs an AMOLED display with an Infinity-U notch. Around the back, the M16 has three cameras aligned vertically in the left corner, like the M15, but this time they are placed inside a camera island. Samsung Galaxy M16's leaked renders The Samsung Galaxy M16's rear panel is also flat and doesn't have textured...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m16_5g_leaked_renders_design_colors-news-65861.php

My Top 5 phones of 2024 – Yordan

What a year it’s been! With over 600 smartphones hitting the market in 2024, narrowing it down to just five favorites was no small feat. But here we are, looking back at the ones that really stood out. After nearly a decade at GSMArena, I find it hard to be impressed by midrange phones, so this list is packed with flagships. There's one exception, but there's a good reason for that., Without further ado, here are my top five phones of 2024 - no rankings, as they are all the best in their own way! Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra At first glance, the Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t seem like...

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Merry Christmas!

As the holiday season wraps its cozy arms around us, we want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes to you - our incredible readers and supporters. This past year has been an unforgettable journey, and you've been at the heart of it every step of the way. Your enthusiasm for tech, thoughtful comments, and shared excitement make what we do so much more than just a job - it's a privilege. Whether you're here for the latest reviews, breaking news, or just to explore the ever-evolving world of gadgets, you've made our community vibrant and inspiring. For that, we're truly...

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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...

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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...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_51-news-65837.php

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. ...

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