vivo X300 Pro camera specs leak

Yesterday the camera specs for vivo's upcoming X300 or X300 Pro mini got leaked, and today the same prolific source who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo is back with details regarding the X300 Pro. This device will allegedly get a 50 MP main camera using Sony's Lytia LYT-828 1/1.3" type sensor. It will be paired with a 50 MP ultrawide and a 200 MP periscope telephoto using a 1/1.4" type sensor. The telephoto camera will reportedly get a new coating technology that will alleviate lens flare. vivo X200 Pro The X300 Pro will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_pro_camera_specs_leak-news-68655.php

Apple's tax woes in Ireland are officially over

Apple's €14.3 billion Irish tax break fine is officially one for the history books now, as the Irish government has announced that it's withdrawn all the money from the escrow account Apple set up back in 2018. That's when it deposited the aforementioned sum after being fined by the European Commission (EC) for receiving unfair tax breaks from Ireland. The amount is judged to be what Apple would have paid in taxes in Ireland had it not received a "sweetheart deal" in the form of "illegal state aid" from the Irish government in exchange for setting up its European HQ in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_tax_woes_in_ireland_are_officially_over-news-68656.php

The Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly use the same old chipset, but will have a bigger battery

Google has abandoned Samsung and is switching to TSMC for future Tensor chipsets – the first, the Tensor G5, will power the Pixel 10 series and is already doing the rounds on Geekbench. The upcoming Pixel Watch 4, however, is not changing chipsets. The latest report is that Google will reuse the same chipset as on the Watch 3 and the Watch 2, the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1. This 2022 chip is fabbed on a 4nm node and has four Cortex-A53 cores. We recently heard that Qualcomm is working on a Snapdragon W6, with one big Cortex- A78 core and four A55 cores, but it seems that Google has no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_watch_4_will_reportedly_use_the_same_old_chipset_but_will_have_a_bigger_battery-news-68629.php

iPhone 17 now rumored to feature Apple A19 chip

A while back, we saw a rumor that claimed the upcoming iPhone 17 would be equipped with the same Apple A18 chip as its predecessor. Well, it turns out that GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu is now backtracking from his previous claim and expects the iPhone 17 to feature the all-new Apple A19 chip, which will also power the iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 renders in Green and Purple If you were also hoping for more RAM on the baseline iPhone 17, that's apparently not going to happen. The latest report from Pu suggests the device will once again feature 8GB LPDDR5 RAM. The other two models in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_now_rumored_to_feature_apple_a19_chip-news-68635.php

Analysts: the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are headed for record-breaking pre-orders in Korea

Analysts are keeping a close eye on pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 in South Korea and they are forecasting record-breaking numbers. Looking back at the last couple of generations, the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 set the record with over 1 million pre-orders (1.02 million, specifically) back in 2023. The Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 from last year failed to reach that benchmark. Pre-order reservations on Samsung.com reached 160,000 in the 14 days since reservations opened on June 24. This was before the official reveal on July 9, but is used by analysts as a starting point to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/analysts_the_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_are_headed_for_recordbreaking_preorders_in_korea-news-68633.php

iPhone Fold's crease-free folding screen to be made by Samsung Display

Once again, a new rumor claims Apple's first foldable iPhone will use a crease-free folding screen made by Samsung Display. In fact, Apple had no input into the panel's design, it's all Samsung on this one - and this is notable because of how rarely it happens, as Apple generally likes to customize every single part it uses in its devices. Not this time, though, and the reason is allegedly to "ensure stable mass production" of the foldable iPhone, planned to arrive in the second half of next year. A custom display solution may not have achieved the same yields as what Samsung Display can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_folds_creasefree_folding_screen_to_be_made_by_samsung_display-news-68631.php

vivo X300 (or X300 Pro mini) camera specs leak

vivo's X300 family is coming in the fourth quarter of this year (October to December), according to rumors from China, and today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has published the camera details for one of these upcoming devices. It's a bit hard to figure out if it's the X300 he's talking about or the X300 Pro mini, so keep in mind this could apply to either model. It's said to boast a 200 MP main camera with a 1/1.4" type sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, as well as a 50 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, this one using Sony's IMX882 sensor. vivo X200 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_or_x300_pro_mini_camera_specs_leak-news-68620.php

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra camera details leak

Samsung's Galaxy S26 family launching in January will have three members but not the ones you'd expect - according to a leak from earlier today, these will be the S26, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra, with the Plus model being retired. Now another rumor indirectly confirms this by revealing the codenames for the upcoming devices, and there are only three of them: NPA1, NPA2, and NPA3. These stand for "next paradigm" or "new paradigm", as the S25 family's codenames were all "paradigm". Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge The S26 Ultra will allegedly have a 200 MP main camera (which could be using a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_s26_edge_and_s26_ultra_camera_details_leak-news-68619.php

Honor X70 vs. excavator and fire hose

Honor is unveiling the X70 on July 15, and the brand has ramped up its teaser campaign for the phone now that it's mere hours away from becoming official. Have you ever wondered who'd win a confrontation between a yet-unannounced smartphone and a Sany SY205C-S excavator? Well, the video below will give you the answer. Spoiler alert: the phone is affixed to one of the excavator's bucket's teeth, and then the excavator does some good 'ol excavating, with the phone over there. At the end, after being exposed to a whole lot of dirt, it survives unscathed, as you'd expect. In the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x70_vs_excavator_and_fire_hose-news-68618.php

There won't be a Samsung Galaxy S26+, new report claims

This year Samsung launched the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in January and then the S25 Edge in May. Next year, the family (if we disregard the FE model) will only be made up of three members, according to a new report from Samsung's home of South Korea. So, expect to see the 6.27-inch Galaxy S26, the 6.66-inch Galaxy S26 Edge, and the 6.89-inch Galaxy S26 Ultra. That's right, there won't be a Galaxy S26+, that is, of course, if this report proves to be accurate. We can't say we're very surprised. After all, the Galaxy S25 Edge has the same screen size as the S25+, but it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_wont_be_a_samsung_galaxy_s26_new_report_claims-news-68617.php

Latest iPhone 17 series leak also hints at updated color palette

We’ve already seen several leaks for the iPhone 17 and 17 Air’s color options and Sonny Dickson has now shared a collective look at them alongside the iPhone 17 Pro series. The new images showcase the different colored lens protection covers for the upcoming phones, which will match the phone’s color. It seems Apple will finally bring more color to its iPhones with bold new colors across the vanilla, Air and Pro models. iPhone 17 will feature the largest pool of color options, including black, gray, silver, light blue, green and purple. iPhone 17 camera lens protectors This is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_iphone_17_series_leak_also_hints_at_updated_color_palette-news-68610.php

Sony WH-1000XM6 review

Introduction This year, Sony released a new addition to the high-end active noise-canceling (ANC) WH-1000X series, following a three-year hiatus. The new WH-1000XM6 model comes with a promise of "the best noise cancellation" (according to Sony's official website), but also a $50 price hike. I've been an avid user of the series since the WH-1000XM2, so it was a joy to test out the new XM6 and see how well they're performing in comparison to Sony's older models. Design and comfort The Sony WH-1000XM6 are a full-sized pair of over-ear headphones. They come in three colors: Black,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wh1000xm6_review-news-68566.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

Week 28 brought a lot of new announcements and our trending chart is barely recognizable. While the title for Samsung's new foldable top dog - the Galaxy Z Fold7 - is hardly surprising, the second place of the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ is really unexpected. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13826, 1#] The third place goes to another new arrival, the the OnePlus Nord 5, while the Galaxy A56 claimed fourth. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rose to fifth, ahead of last week's champion - the Poco F7. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 claimed seventh on the week of its official debut as the vivo X200 climbed a couple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_28-news-68609.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 in for review

A Galaxy of new Samsung devices made their way to the office, and we keep unpacking them. The Galaxy Watch8 is the new entry-point in Samsung’s smartwatch portfolio and we have the 40mm Silver version with us. But first – a quick unboxing. Watch8 comes in a simple white cardboard box, which contains the watch and the same proprietary 10W wireless charging puck that ends with a USB-C cable. The inside compartment also holds the new proprietary TPU strap. You’ll immediately notice the new cushion design, which takes inspiration from the Galaxy Watch Ultra. In short, the casing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch8_in_for_review-news-68596.php

Weekly poll: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 or Z Flip7 FE?

They are here – Samsung launched its next-gen foldables this week. This includes a new Fold and a new Flip model and, for the first time, a cheaper Flip FE. Do you have your eyes set on a particular model – and if yes, which one? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is significantly thinner than its predecessor – it went from 12.1mm/5.6mm to 8.9mm/4.2mm when folded/unfolded. It’s lighter too, 215g vs. 239g. That’s 3g less than the S25 Ultra! However, Samsung had to make some sacrifices: the battery capacity stayed the same (4,400mAh) as did charging (25W/15W) and S Pen support has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_z_flip7_or_z_flip7_fe-news-68575.php

Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (3) is a major misstep for the company

Some people hate the looks, others hate the price – there was very little love shown for the Nothing Phone (3) in last week’s poll. The design is certainly divisive and is a major misstep from a company that is so laser-focused on innovative design. Nothing also got overly ambitious with the pricing – the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and non-LTPO display on an $800/£800/€800/₹80,000 phone attracted a lot of criticism in the comments. And those aren’t the only non-flagship features either. Plus, the small 5,150mAh battery feels like a waste of Si/C tech. It’s not so bad in the US market where...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_nothing_phone_3_is_a_major_misstep_for_the_company-news-68577.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic in for review

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic is the new middle ground in the Galaxy smartwatch series. It sits above the baseline Watch8 and borrows some features from the Galaxy Watch Ultra while still keeping its signature rotating bezel. There’s nothing surprising inside the box, Samsung is giving you a magnetic wireless charging pad attached to a USB-C cable. Our review unit comes in Black, which has some contrasting stainless-steel elements, giving off a sharp and elegant look. It comes with the faux leather watch band, which is sadly proprietary, so you can’t just swap out any old 20mm band...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch8_classic_in_for_review-news-68601.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE go on pre-order in the US

In case you were out of town this week, here’s the recap of the Galaxy Unpacked event. Samsung opened a new chapter with slimmer Z foldables, but also the first FE foldable that targets a lower price. It also launched new smartwatches with a “cushion” design. All new devices went on pre-order after the event and that will continue for a couple of weeks – open sales begin on July 25 (Friday two weeks from now). During the pre-order period, the phones get a free storage upgrade. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is super slim (8.9mm folded, 4.2mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_z_flip7_and_z_flip7_fe_go_on_preorder_in_the_us-news-68589.php

vivo X200 FE review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_fe-review-2850.php

Google Pixel 10 family's prices in Europe leak

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 10 family at an event on August 20, and ahead of that today a new leak purportedly brings us Eurozone pricing for the entire family, along with the Pixel Buds 2a. So, here's the entire price list in a handy table - it looks like the prices will be unchanged from the Pixel 9 devices last year. Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold 128GB €899 €1,099 - - 256GB €999 €1,199 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_familys_prices_in_europe_leak-news-68599.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 in for review

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived at the office, and that means it's time to unbox it. There are no surprises here - you get a SIM tool and a USB-C cable. Samsung does give you the 512GB storage for the base price during the pre-order period, which is nice! The phone is available in Blue, Black, and Silver, and will ship from July 25. Samsung finally gave the cover screen a regular aspect of 21:9, and along with the much slimmer and lighter body the Galaxy Z Fold7 really feels like a regular phone when closed. It's something you need to experience in real life, so go to your local...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_in_for_review-news-68600.php

iPhone 17 Pro stars in new hands-on images

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, coming this September most likely, will bring with them a redesign of the rear, where there's going to be a massive camera island taking up the entire width of the device, Poco-style (in fairness, that's Poco from a while back, the Xiaomi sub-brand has since given up on such designs). Today a couple of new hands-on images have been leaked depicting what is probably an iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit. Regardless of the fact that there are no electronics inside, this should be 1:1 accurate size-wise and design-wise to the final product, so the images are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_stars_in_new_handson_images-news-68580.php

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold pops up on Geekbench

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 10 series smartphones on August 20, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which, like the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, is rumored to come with the Tensor G5 SoC under the hood. There's no word on this from Google, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been listed on Geekbench with motherboard "rango" and an octa-core CPU. We are looking at a 2+5+1 configuration here, with two cores clocked at 2.25GHz, five cores clocked at 3.05GHz, and one core having a frequency of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_fold_key_specs_geekbench-news-68573.php

Prime Day deals: Samsung Galaxy Watches and tablets on sale, both old and new

Besides the new foldables, Samsung launched new smartwatches – a new vanilla model and a new Classic, plus it refreshed the Ultra with 64GB storage and a new color. Check out our hands-on for more details. These won’t be out in time for Prime Day, but last year’s models are still available – and some are deeply discounted. Samsung managed to slim down the Watch8, it’s 8.6mm thick compared to 9.7mm for the Galaxy Watch7. And the battery got a bit bigger – just a bit, 435mAh vs. 425mAh for the 44mm model and 325mAh/300mAh for the 40mm one. A more tangible upgrade is the brighter display,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/prime_day_deals_samsung_galaxy_watches_and_tablets_on_sale_both_old_and_new-news-68576.php

Samsung is building a dedicated production line for iPhone Fold OLED panels

The last report we saw for the foldable iPhone claimed it was already in its prototype testing phase with a tentative launch for September 2026. We now get additional supply chain info from ET News which claims Samsung Display is building a dedicated production line for foldable OLED panels at its A3 plant in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. Samsung is expected to be the exclusive display supplier for Apple’s foldable iPhone. Apple was reportedly impressed by Samsung’s nearly crease-less display tech, which will be used on the iPhone Fold’s 7.8” main display. According to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_built_a_dedicated_production_line_for_iphone_fold_oled_panels-news-68574.php

iPhone 17 Air colorways leak

The iPhone 17 Air is now rumored to come in four colorways: black, silver, light gold, and light blue. The light blue will be "very light" according to one leaker, barely blue at all and more white in a lot of lighting scenarios. The subtlety theme continues with the light gold version, which is muted and not at all an in-your-face shade of gold. It seems like the overarching theme of this device will be lightness and thinness, and Apple doesn't want its colors to get in the way of that. The iPhone 17 Air is now rumored to sport the A19 Pro chip, though a lesser version than the one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_air_colorways_leak-news-68560.php

Here's an official update on the Sony Xperia 1 VII problems

A few days ago, Sony stopped selling the Xperia 1 VII in Japan while it investigates some pretty serious issues - there have been reports of units randomly rebooting, randomly shutting down, and even refusing to turn on. Now Sony UK has an update on the matter. The company says it's still investigating the cause of all these issues, and working on a solution for those affected. In European markets, it's currently in the process of "identifying the extent of the affected stock, as this issue may only affect a select batch of Xperia 1 VII devices". The page linked as the Source below...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_an_official_update_on_the_sony_xperia_1_vii_problems-news-68552.php

Google issues surprise Pixel Drop with Gemini for Wear OS

Google today announced a surprise Pixel Drop, previously known as a Pixel Feature Drop. These usually come every three months but we weren't expecting one until September. So that's why they call it a surprise. It brings a free year of the Google AI Pro subscription to owners of the Pixel 9 Pro (and presumably the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold as well). This includes access to Veo 3, Google's AI video creating tool. Next up, Circle to Search gets AI Mode integration, letting you access AI Mode's "advanced reasoning" to "explore complex topics and dig into your initial searches...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_issues_surprise_pixel_drop_with_gemini_for_wear_os-news-68558.php

Oppo K13 Turbo runs Geekbench with its built-in cooling fan

Oppo launched the K13 back in April, and at the end of that month we heard that it would be joined by the K13 Turbo, which has a pretty unique selling point - an integrated cooling fan, like a number of gaming-oriented phones out there. The K13 Turbo still isn't official, but it seems to be getting closer to that milestone, as it has today allegedly been spotted in the Geekbench database. As the previous rumor mentioned, it's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired in this specific prototype with a hefty 16GB of RAM. It will run Android 15 when it launches, despite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k13_turbo_runs_geekbench_with_its_builtin_cooling_fan-news-68554.php

OnePlus Pad Lite is now official with big battery, 11-inch screen, and quad speakers

OnePlus had a big day today. Along with the Nord 5, Nord CE5, Watch 3 (43 mm), and Buds 4, the company also unveiled the entry-level OnePlus Pad Lite. This comes with an 11-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen with 90 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch sampling rate, and 500-nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Helio G100 SoC at the helm, quad speakers, a 5 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, and a 9,340 mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in its Wi-Fi-only iteration, and 8GB of RAM plus the same 128GB of storage if you opt for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_pad_lite_is_now_official_with_big_battery_11inch_screen_and_quad_speakers-news-68543.php

Here are the best deals from Amazon Canada: smartphones, watches and headphones

Prime Day starts today and it encompasses so many products – strangely, many smartphone offers today aren’t part of Prime Day. Oh well, that means that you can skip activating a subscription – some of the offers below are the lowest prices that we’ve seen this year, Prime Day or not. Let’s start with the high-end segment. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is not as glamorous as the S25 Edge, but it has better battery life (4,900mAh vs. 3,900mAh) and it costs less. Samsung Galaxy S25+ $190 off Read our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_best_deals_from_amazon_canada_smartphones_watches_and_headphones-news-68535.php

Redmi 15C images leak just as it gets certified alongside its Poco twin

The Redmi 14C launched in August of last year, and the Xiaomi sub-brand is now seemingly hard at work on its aptly named successor, the Redmi 15C. This has been leaked today in some official-looking images, which you can see below. The source of the leak claims the phone will be offered in four colors: Moonlight Blue, Twilight Orange, Midnight Black, and a green version. It will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and, as you can see, it has a handwritten-like text on the back identifying the model. The Redmi 15C has also been certified by NBTC in Thailand with the model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_15c_images_leak_just_as_it_gets_certified_alongside_its_poco_c85_twin-news-68533.php

Amazon US offers big discounts on foldable phones for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is here and some of the biggest discounts are on some of the most expensive devices. In other words, let’s have a look at some foldables – they are typically the most expensive smartphones around, though for four days this week their prices will be easier to swallow. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, we have to make a note – Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked event is tomorrow and it will unveil the Z Fold7, which is supposed to be thin and light. And it is supposed to be more expensive (in terms of MSRP) than the Z Fold6. That means it will be a long while before we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_us_offers_big_discounts_on_foldable_phones_forprime_day-news-68530.php

Here's how much Nothing's CMF Watch Pro 3 is rumored to cost

Nothing's more affordable sub-brand CMF is apparently readying a new smartwatch. This will be called CMF Watch Pro 3 and will obviously be the successor to the CMF Watch Pro 2, which made its debut last year. The CMF Watch Pro 3 is rumored to cost €99 in the Eurozone, as you can see in the screenshot below. The device will be offered in Dark Gray. This leaked price represents a €30 increase compared to the CMF Watch Pro 2, which isn't much in absolute terms, but percentage-wise, that's a 44% hike, so we're hoping this upcoming CMF Watch will also have some impressive hardware and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_much_nothings_cmf_watch_pro_3_is_rumored_to_cost-news-68520.php

Realme 15 Pro render leaks

Realme started teasing the 15 and 15 Pro at the end of June, and today a purported render depicting the latter has been leaked. Interestingly, it kind of looks more similar to the Realme 14 than the 14 Pro it's replacing, which had a circular camera island. Speaking of which, the 14 Pro arrived back in January and the 14 joined it in March. So it's intriguing to see Realme already teasing their successors, after such a short time. Of course, the launch of the 15 and 15 Pro is probably still a few weeks out at least. The source of today's render says this colorway could be called Flowing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15_pro_render_leaks-news-68515.php

Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ unboxing and hands-on

We just received the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ and that means we get to do an unboxing. The Spark 40 Pro+ comes with the full package - you get a nice case with MagSafe-esque magnets for MagSafe and Qi2 chargers, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a SIM tool, and a 45W charger. A good haul, including a MagSafe-style ring for the wireless charging The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a departure from the established way of designing phones these days. It's not flat and squared off. It's curvy and rounded, with evenly sloping edges on both front and back panels, which thin out the side frame...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_40_pro_unboxing-news-68514.php

Samsung Unpacked July 2025: what to expect

The next Galaxy Unpacked is this Wednesday, July 9. It will be held in Brooklyn, New York and will be livestreamed on Samsung’s site and on YouTube. The event is scheduled to start at 14:00 UTC. Foldables and watches incoming Samsung’s middle of the year Galaxy Unpacked event is focused on the next generation of foldables, but also brings new smartwatches. This year, we’re waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE from the foldable family and Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic and Watch8 Ultra from the wearable family. Let’s have a closer look at each. Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unpacked_july_2025_what_to_expect-news-68509.php

Honor X9c makes its way to India

Following its global announcement in November, the Honor X9c is now making its way to India. The device pairs midrange specs with a focus on durability and a 6,000mAh battery with 66W wired charging. Honor X9c in Titanium Black and Jade Cyan X9c is built around a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) and is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. It also boasts a 108MP main camera (Samsung HM6) alongside a 5MP ultrawide lens and boots MagicOS 9 based on Android 15. Honor X9C also gets an IP65M ingress protection rating, with the M standing for 360°...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x9c_makes_its_way_to_india_-news-68508.php

Galaxy Z Flip7 FE emerges on Geekbench with last year’s Exynos chip

The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is Samsung’s long-awaited Fan Edition folding phone and it's launching this week alongside the Z Flip7, Z Fold7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series at Samsung Unpacked. Ahead of the big announcement, we have a Geekbench listing for the Z Flip7 FE, which confirms its chipset, RAM and software specs. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (SM-F761B) on Geekbench This appears to be the European version of the device, judging by the SM-F761B model number and the listing reveals that the Flip7 FE is equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 2400 chipset (s5e9945) which is paired with 8GB RAM. Previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_flip7_fe_emerges_on_geekbench_with_last_years_exynos_chip-news-68507.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 27

After a short hiatus, our trending chart is back and a lot has changed in the meantime. The Poco F7 is our new champion with the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro the second most popular phone in our database over the past week. The just announced Nothing Phone (3) shot to third, making this a rare week with no Samsung phones on the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13969, 1#] The Galaxy A56 is the best placed phone by the Korean maker in fourth, followed by another yet-to-be-official phone, the OnePlus Nord 5. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra follows in sixth, ahead of the Pixel 10 Pro XL and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_27-news-68506.php

Weekly poll: Nothing Phone (3), the good, the bad or the ugly?

After releasing the Nothing Phone (2) in 2023, Nothing took a year off from premium phones – but it promised a proper flagship for 2025. And, uh, here it is. The Nothing Phone (3) quickly became the talk of the town and not in a good way. Where should we start? The design is one of the more controversial aspects of the phone and it’s hard to ignore. Nothing has built a reputation for out-of-the-box designs and the brand’s style is instantly recognizable. However, this latest model – remember, it was two years in the making! – caused an avalanche of negative reactions. And that may not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_nothing_phone_3_the_good_the_bad_or_the_ugly-news-68476.php

Deals: the Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 series are on sale

You don’t see iPhone discounts often, but this week the entire 16 series is on sale – including the 16e. On the other side of the iOS/Android divide, the Pixels are on sale too. The Apple iPhone 16e serves as the “cheap” iPhone after the SE series was discontinued. We put it in quotes since it’s not that cheap – but having a €100 discount helps. You do lose quite a few features compared to the vanilla 16, though – here is a detailed iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16 comparison. Apple iPhone 16e €100/€87/€80 off ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_apple_iphone_16_and_google_pixel_9_series_are_on_sale-news-68494.php

Weekly poll results: the vivo X200 FE is a hit

The vivo X200 FE has a big presence for such a small phone – looking at the results from last week’s poll, this could be the best mini flagship out there. And yes, it’s a mini flagship, less than 5% of voters had issues with the size. Many still haven’t made up their minds and are waiting for a review (ours is coming soon). It doesn’t help that vivo hasn’t confirmed the global pricing yet. That said, the majority of voters are showing strong interest towards the FE. It will compete against the likes of the OnePlus 13s (but the X200 FE wins by default in Europe) and Xiaomi 15 (but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_vivo_x200_fe_is_a_hit-news-68478.php

Deals: Nothing Phone (3) has a discount from the get-go, plus some better looking alternatives

The hotly anticipated Nothing flagship is here – and everyone is talking about it. Unfortunately for Nothing, most of the discussion is about the price and the design and let’s just say that people aren’t heaping praise on the Phone (3). We can’t do anything about the design, but we can help with the price. The Nothing Phone (3), the 512GB model specifically, is already discounted by $100. You can think of this as a free storage upgrade. Note that the phone is still on pre-order and will only start shipping on July 15. The Phone (3) features a 6.67” 1260p+ 120Hz OLED display, not an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_nothing_phone_3_has_a_discount_from_the_get_go_plus_some_better_looking_alternatives-news-68488.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Flip7 FE battery ratings posted, retailer listing confirms key specs

We already came across the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7’s EPREL label yesterday which confirmed its battery endurance, alongside key info on durability, repairability and ingress protection. We now have the same details for the Galaxy Z Flip7 which unsurprisingly shares identical scores in terms of overall energy efficiency (B), durability (A) and repairability (C) while also boasting an IP48 ingress protection rating. Flip7 does get a higher expected battery life on a single charge – at 42 hours and 4 minutes. Galaxy Z Flip7 EPREL label and detailed listing The detailed listing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_and_flip7_fe_battery_ratings_posted_retailer_listing_confirms_key_specs-news-68498.php

Honor freezes, bakes, and shoots the Magic V5 to prove how durable it is

Honor made the Magic V5 official a couple of days ago, and today it's shared a new promo video for the phone, which is definitely different. It shows the Magic V5 withstanding a simulation of very forceful pouring rain, which isn't that unexpected considering its IP59 rating for protection from high-pressure water jets. The phone is then frozen, then subjected to a very high temperature. Then things get weird. Steel balls are being shot at the phone to make a point about its durability, and of course it withstands the impacts without any issue. See for yourself above. The Honor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_freezes_bakes_and_shoots_the_magic_v5_to_prove_how_durable_it_is-news-68499.php

Sony stops selling the Xperia 1 VII to fix some issues

Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VII, its latest flagship smartphone, in May, and it's already been available in Japan for a while now. However, today the company has announced that it's temporarily suspending shipments and sales of the device in its home market. This is due to many reports of Xperia 1 VII units turning off by themselves, randomly rebooting, and even not turning on. Obviously, any one of those three is a huge problem individually, but apparently all of them are currently happening in the wild. To those who have an Xperia 1 VII that won't turn on, Sony suggests holding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_stops_selling_the_xperia_1_vii_to_fix_software_issues-news-68500.php

Nothing Phone (3) is now up for pre-order

Nothing finally fully unveiled the Phone (3) at the beginning of this month, following a weeks-long teaser campaign. The company bills this as its first ever proper flagship smartphone, and while it being on par with the Ultras of the world is highly debatable, it is undoubtedly Nothing's highest-end device to date. Just as expected, today the Nothing Phone (3) has gone up for pre-order. The campaign runs until July 15, when the phone will become available on open sale. You can pre-order one from Amazon using our widget below. [#InlinePriceWidget,13969,1#] If you're in the UK,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3_is_now_up_for_preorder-news-68497.php

iPhone 17 Pro Max's battery capacity rumored to be larger than its predecessor's

The iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with a larger battery than its predecessor's 4,685 mAh cell. According to a new rumor out of China today, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will finally be the first iPhone to reach 5,000 mAh. As you may know, that's pretty much been the default capacity for flagship Android devices up until recently, when Chinese brands started using Si/C batteries thus taking them past that limit, while Samsung and Google have been content to stay around the 5,000 mAh mark, for now at least. iPhone 16 Pro Max Throughout Apple's iPhone Pro Max line, every new generation brought...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_maxs_battery_capacity_rumored_to_be_larger_than_its_predecessors-news-68484.php

Samsung tri-fold appears in One UI 8 code

Samsung was one of the pioneers in the foldable phone market and we’ve already seen teasers about its upcoming first tri-fold device. Some rumors suggest we may see the tri-fold at next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event and we now have an actual look at the device thanks to the team over at Android Authority who discovered animation files hidden in the latest One UI 8 build. These show the device’s design, which includes three rear panels and two inward folding hinges. The more interesting bit is that the hinges on Samsung’s tri-fold feature different sizes and will reportedly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_trifold_appears_in_one_ui_8_code-news-68479.php