We benchmark the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 inside the Realme GT 8 Pro

The first phones with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been announced, but they are not available just yet. That said, we have a prototype device on hand that we can use for the first round of benchmarks. We can't show it to you yet, but here's a sneak peek at the Realme GT 8 Pro prototype: Let’s get a closer look at the chip first. The 8-core CPU features third-generation Oryon cores – two big ones and six medium. The big cores can reach new heights in terms of smartphone clock speed, going up to 4.61GHz. Overall, the CPU is expected to deliver a 20% performance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_benchmark_the_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_inside_the_realme_gt_8_pro-news-69679.php

iPhone Air impresses with durability and almost matches the iPhone 17 Pro

Allstate Protection Plans evaluated how durable the new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro are with some more scientific drop and bend tests. The purpose of the test was to assess how the new designs have affected durability and provide people with a sense of what might happen during everyday use. Starting with the bend, the iPhone 17 Pro withstood more than 90 kg of pressure, while the Air bent at 86 kg of pressure, despite being only 5.6 mm thick. Both devices remained functional after being bent, and testers say this is more than any scenario under everyday use would demand. It's clear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_impresses_with_durability_and_almost_matches_the_iphone_17_pro-news-69684.php

One UI 8.5 to integrate a useful feature that other skins have had for a while

Samsung is rumored to be launching the Galaxy S26 family (most likely in January) running One UI 8.5. A few days ago we got our first look at the design changes coming in this upcoming release, and today courtesy of a teardown of a One UI 8.5 build there's additional news about a new feature that will be built in. We're talking about the ability to double tap the back of the phone to perform an action. This has been available in some other Android skins for quite a while now, and in fact you can even get it in One UI, but only using the Good Lock app, the functionality isn't built right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_85_to_integrate_a_useful_feature_that_other_skins_have_had_for_a_while-news-69678.php

Realme GT 8 Pro front design revealed, to sport a QHD BOE display

Realme has revealed new details about the upcoming GT 8 Pro. The GT 8 series will debut in China this October, with a global rollout expected to happen later in the year. The phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The company has now confirmed that the GT 8 Pro will sport a QHD resolution (wrongly referred to as 2K) BOE display that uses a customized Q10+ panel and will offer 144Hz refresh rate. It is also claimed to offer improved brightness and eye protection. Realme’s Vice President, Xu Qi Chase, has also revealed the front design of the GT 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pro_front_design_revealed_to_sport_a_2k_boe_display-news-69672.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is receiving the One UI 8 stable update

After rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung has released the stable One UI 8 for the Galaxy S24 FE. The update is rolling out in Europe and Iran with firmware version S721BXXU7CYI5/S721BOXM7CYI5/S721BOJM7CYI5 and September 2025 Android security patch. It requires a download of over 3GB, so make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi before downloading it. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE gets One UI 8 stable update in Europe and Iran And if you haven't received the update on your Samsung Galaxy S24 FE yet, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-69671.php

Apple iPhone Air review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_air-review-2885.php

Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro go official with 11.2-inch display

The Xiaomi 17 series is now official, but it wasn’t the only highlight of the event. Xiaomi also introduced the new Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets. The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro share several features, including an 11.2-inch LCD display with 3.2K resolution, 800 nits peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel also supports full DC dimming, HDR10, HDR Vivid, and Dolby Vision. Both tablets also get a Matte edition, which features an AG texture coating on the display that is said to cut reflections by up to 70%. The tablets pack quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, a side-mounted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_8_and_pad_8_pro_go_official_with_112inch_display-news-69670.php

Huawei is working on a nova Flip S, it will be available in these six colors

In August 2024, Huawei launched its affordable flip foldable, the Huawei nova Flip. It’s now more than a year later and its successor still hasn’t arrived – it is coming, though, as China Telecom uploaded it to its database (but that doesn’t mean it’s official yet). Huawei nova Flip S (PSD-AL80) on China Telecom's online database The Huawei nova Flip S has a model number PSD-AL80 and has three memory configurations: 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB and 12GB/1TB. There’s no word on pricing yet, but the original Flip recently got a price cut to CNY 2,900 ($410/€345/₹36,000). The upcoming S...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_working_on_a_nova_flip_s_it_will_be_available_in_these_six_colors-news-69645.php

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max listed a day early by one online store

Someone wasn’t paying attention – the Xiaomi 15T phones were scheduled for today, the Xiaomi 17-series will be unveiled tomorrow. Instead, this online shop posted the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max today. Oh well, mix-ups happen. Unfortunately, it seems that the specs haven’t been updated – the text reads like it comes from the Xiaomi 15 Pro instead. To clear up the naming, the Pro Max is the new name that Xiaomi will use for its large flagship, which was previously called just “Pro” (also it is skipping the number 16). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max colors There is a Xiaomi 17 Pro on the way too, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_max_listed_a_day_early_by_one_online_store-news-69652.php

Videos: Oppo demos improved performance and smoother animations with ColorOS 16

Oppo will release ColorOS 16, its custom version of Android 16, on October 15 – the upcoming Find X9 series will run it out of the box, older models will get it as an update down the line. Today, the company detailed some of the key changes in the new OS. One new element is the Star Compiler – Android apps typically come compiled to portable bytecode, which then gets compiled again to something that your phone’s or tablet’s CPU can actually run. By adding hardware-aware optimizations, Oppo managed to achieve an overall system load reduction of around 14%, with performance improvements...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/videos_oppo_demos_improved_performance_and_smoother_animations_with_coloros_16-news-69650.php

Xiaomi 15T Pro in for review

Say hello to the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the brand's latest "flagship killer." Like its predecessor, it's the higher-end in the T series and features a beautiful design complete with a unique color, a big battery, a potent SoC, and great cameras. Here is the Xiaomi 15T Pro, pictured alongside its sibling, the 15T. They share the same footprint with a 6.83-inch display and a 5,500mAh battery, but differ in a few key areas - the Pro has a more powerful Dimensity 9400+ chipset, a faster 144Hz display, and nicer cameras. Xiaomi 15T, left, Xiaomi 15T Pro, right Those cameras include a wide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15t_pro_in_for_review-news-69648.php

DJI announces Osmo Nano mini action camera

DJI has announced the new Osmo Nano action camera. The Nano is an ultra-compact wearable camera designed to be mounted anywhere. The Osmo Nano has a two-part design that consists of the tiny main camera body and a detachable Multifunctional Vision Dock that houses the display and other electronics. The main camera weighs only 52g while the dock is another 72g. The camera is waterproof up to 10m but the dock is only IPX4 rated and cannot be taken underwater. The Osmo Nano features a new 1/1.3"-type CMOS sensor with a resolution of 6880x5160 and 13.5 stops of dynamic range. It has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_announces_osmo_nano_mini_action_camera-news-69635.php

Leaked Motorola Edge 70 image claims it's "impossibly thin", shows off a Pantone color

Several months ago, a purported render of the Moto Edge 70 hit the web, showing a design that’s quite standard for the Edge series. Now, leakster Evan Blass has posted what appears to be an official image of the phone and it looks quite different. Here it is, the Motorola Edge 70. The lime green accents on the four raised circles on the camera island (three cameras and one LED flash) and the matching button on the side were not seen in the old image. Motorola Edge 70 (leaked image) Also, it’s hard to see, but it looks like this model will have a flat display – at least one that’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_motorola_edge_70_image_claims_its_impossibly_thin_shows_off_a_pantone_color-news-69633.php

Gemini is coming to Google TV and here’s what it can do

Google has announced that Gemini is coming to its smart TV platform. On Google TV, Gemini will replace the Google Assistant and introduce a range of new AI features. With Gemini on Google TV, users can chat with their TV to get instant viewing recommendations, show summaries, or even get help planning a trip. You can even find shows by description when you can’t remember the name. It can also deliver show reviews, recap previous seasons, and assist with everyday tasks. For example, you can ask it to teach you an instrument, cook something new, and it will surface relevant YouTube...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gemini_is_coming_to_google_tv_and_heres_what_it_can_do-news-69634.php

iPhone Air vs. the bend test: can Apple's slender 5.6mm phone survive?

The iPhone Air is the last model that Apple still makes with a titanium frame – this year, the Pros switched to aluminum, just like the vanilla model (singular now that the Plus is gone). Why? Durability is a major concern with a device that measures only 5.6mm thick, especially with a large 6.5” display on the front. That display is where JerryRigEverything’s durability tests start. The new Ceramic Shield 2 is 3x harder to scratch, according to Apple. According to EU’s new Energy label, it is a 5 on the Mohs scale, up from a 4 on the previous Ceramic Shield. Does that mean that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_vs_the_bend_test_can_apples_slender_56mm_phone_survive-news-69631.php

Xiaomi confirms 17 series launch date and key specs in latest teasers

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Xiaomi 17 trio in China later this week and we finally have an exact launch date to look forward to. The Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be unveiled on Thursday, September 25 at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC). Xiaomi 17 series poster We also get a look at all three devices for the first time, including the vanilla Xiaomi 17. That device will feature a 6.3-inch flat OLED with a 19.6:9 aspect ratio and 1.18mm bezels around the screen. Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro models The 17 Pro will have the same screen specs, and all three phones are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_confirms_17_series_launch_date_and_key_specs_in_latest_teasers-news-69623.php

iQOO 15 will offer a 6.85-inch QHD Samsung display, wireless charging

iQOO recently started to tease its upcoming flagship phone, the iQOO 15. The company also showcased the phone’s rear design with a color-changing panel and confirmed that it would be the first to come with OriginOS 6. Now, iQOO has revealed that the phone will come with a 6.85-inch QHD Samsung M14 display with 144Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits of brightness, and Dolby Vision certification. Notably, known tipster PhoneArt (UniverseIce on X) stated that the iQOO 15 will be the first phone to use the new M14 panel. According to the tipster, the M14 panel will also be used on Samsung’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_15_will_offer_a_2k_resolution_samsung_display_wireless_charging-news-69622.php

vivo X300 series to be compatible with vivo Zeiss 2.35x telephoto teleconverter kit

The vivo X300 and X300 Pro are set to launch in China on October 13. vivo has also revealed the design, key specs, and color options of both phones. Now, vivo has confirmed that both X300 and X300 Pro will be compatible with the vivo Zeiss 2.35x telephoto teleconverter kit that was unveiled alongside the vivo X200 Ultra. The telephoto teleconverter kit is said to enhance the zoom capabilities of both phones. For the base X300, the kit will be available in a silver color, whereas the X300 Pro’s kit will feature a black shade. According to vivo, the teleconverter mode will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_series_to_be_compatible_with_vivo_zeiss_235x_telephoto_teleconverter_kit-news-69621.php

iPhone Air teardown reveals easy reparability and one cool trick

Apple's first novelty phone, the iPhone Air, has been a source of great fascination since its announcement. We all wanted to know how well it did in a bend test (spoiler alert: it did great), and now we want to know what it's like on the inside. Reparability experts iFixit are on the case as usual, and have made two important discoveries, one of which is quite unexpected. First, the iPhone Air is surprisingly easy to get into and repair, and got a relatively high score from iFixit. It still uses the uncommon pentalobe screws and the display and the back glass are still glued in....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_teardown_reveals_easy_reparability_and_one_cool_trick-news-69620.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 38

Much like last week, our trending chart is dominate by Apple's iPhone 17 series, but there were some changes in the top four. Once again the Pro Max flagship ended up victorious, but the vanilla model replaced the Air in the second position. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964, 1#] That probably doesn't bode too well for what Apple hopes to be its next iconic model, but it's not too far behind in third. The 17 Pro was once again the least popular member of the new lineup, but still managed to retain its fourth position. Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra gained a couple of spots to place fifth,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_38-news-69612.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra in for review

Samsung announced its lastest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, earlier this month during the annual IFA in Berlin, and now we have it in the office and about to start working on its review. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is an impressive device with its massive 14.6-inch display. The panel remains unchanged from last year, but that's not an issue given that the screen was excellent in the first place. It offers supports 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The chipset gets an upgrade, though, from last year's Dimensity 9300+ to 9400+ now. Memory configurations still span from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_ultra_in_for_review-news-69608.php

Xiaomi announces the HyperOS 3 update rollout schedule

Xiaomi kickstarted its HyperOS 3 beta program based on Android 16 in late August and started recruiting beta testers for the global HyperOS 3 shortly after. And now, the company is almost ready to move in with the stable update, at least for the Chinese market. Xiaomi will kick off the stable HyperOS 3 update for its Chinese users in the first half of October and will start with the Xiaomi 15 and Redmi K80 series. The rollout will gradually reach all phones, tablets and TVs eligible for the upgrade until the beginning of 2026. Here's the full list of devices. Starting from or before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_announces_the_hyperos_3_update_schedule_for_china-news-69607.php

Check out the first iPhone Air benchmarks: how did its Apple A19 Pro do?

In line with its traditions, Apple announced the new iPhone series with a new in-house chip, which is now called Apple A19 Pro. The chip powers the new iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air, which replaces the 16 Plus from a year before. Only the vanilla iPhone 17 runs on the non-Pro version of the new chipset. While we are working on the full iPhone 17 series reviews, we compiled some early benchmarks to give us an idea of the iPhone Air's performance with the A19 Pro on board. The A19 Pro inside the Air isn't the full-fledged SoC that's inside the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_are_ready_with_the_iphone_air_with_apple_a19_pro_benchmarks-news-69610.php

Huawei nova 14 series, Freebuds 7i go international

The Huawei nova 14 series smartphones and the Freebuds 7i TWS earphones, which were available exclusively in China, have finally made their international debut. The Freebuds 7i come in black, white, and pink colors, and they are already available for purchase in the UK through Huawei's official website. The TWS are priced at £99.99 in the UK, but until October 31, customers can get a £10 discount on their purchase by applying the coupon code AFB7I10OFF at checkout. Huawei Freebuds 7i Key features of the Huawei Freebuds 7i TWS earphones include active noise cancellation, an 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_14_series_freebuds_7i_international_debut-news-69606.php

Weekly poll results: the iPhone 17 challenges the 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most popular

Last week, we asked you which (if any) of the new iPhones you would buy. We are now looking at the results and, unsurprisingly, the vanilla model is eating into the small Pro’s market share, while the big Pro Max is the most popular. The Apple iPhone 17 may be the big winner this generation, at least in terms of improvement over its predecessor. With a number of significant upgrades and staying at the same price as last year, many will flock to this model - including people that in previous years would have gone with a Pro. The vanilla model is 29g lighter than and has a, how shall we put...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_iphone_17_challenges_the_17_pro_iphone_17_pro_max_is_the_most_popular-news-69568.php

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 in for review

The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is now at the office, and we are working on a full review. This is Huawei's top-tier smartwatch for "Dynamic Explorers," as the company refers to its target customers, and offers unrivaled durability in the smartwatch segment. The watch offers a premium and robust build with a body made of zirconium-based liquid metal, marketed to be 8.7x more corrosion resistant and also stronger and harder than standard aluminum smartwatches. The bezel is made of nanocrystal ceramic and so is the back, which makes it skin-friendly and hypoallergenic. And as for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_ultimate_2_in_for_review-news-69529.php

Deals: Galaxy S25 Edge price drops, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Moto Razr 2025 also on sale

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are coming back on October 7 and it will be a two-day event. We are still a couple of weeks out from that, but the retailer is building up hype with some early deals – even better, these don't require a Prime subscription. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may have launched first, but is it better than the iPhone Air? You can check out our comparison for a more detailed breakdown. It’s important to note that the iPhone starts at $1,000 for the 256GB model, which is currently $300 more than its Galaxy opponent. And we won’t be seeing discount prices on the 2025...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s25_edge_price_drops_galaxy_z_flip7_fe_and_moto_razr_2025_also_on_sale-news-69584.php