Honor 500 Pro's cameras detailed

Honor is getting ready to launch the 500 and 500 Pro soon, and it's already shown us official images of both. Earlier today a rumor gave us most of the Pro's specs, but it didn't go into any detail regarding the cameras. Luckily another source has now done just that. The Honor 500 Pro is said to sport a 200MP main camera using Samsung's HP3 sensor, a 12MP ultrawide with a 117-degree field of view, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony's IMX858 sensor. The phone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_500_pros_cameras_detailed-news-70309.php

Samsung allegedly redesigned the Galaxy S26 to hit a specific price point

A few days ago a report surfaced alleging that Samsung changed the dimensions of the upcoming Galaxy S26. It was initially supposed to be 6.9mm thick, but this was then adjusted to 7.24mm. That seemed odd, but today a new report from the company's home of Korea purports to explain why it happened. Apparently, Apple is to blame. Specifically, the fact that the Cupertino company kept the iPhone 17 at $799 in the US, not increasing its price compared to its predecessor. Samsung wants the S26 to be priced exactly the same, which is why it allegedly had to make it thicker than it initially...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_allegedly_redesigned_the_galaxy_s26_to_hit_a_specific_price_point-news-70310.php

Google is reportedly working on its own version of Apple's NameDrop

Back in 2023, Apple introduced NameDrop as part of iOS 17. This feature lets you share files with another person by simply bringing your iPhone close to theirs. NameDrop also supports sharing of contact information. Now, more than two years later, Google seems to be working on a very similar feature for Android. This was discovered in a version of the Google Play Services under the name "Gesture Exchange". Android's version of NameDrop Gesture Exchange also contains an activity called Contact Exchange, and it uses NFC. And above you can see what Google's NameDrop for Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_reportedly_working_on_its_own_version_of_apples_namedrop-news-70307.php

Apple TV will broadcast Major League Soccer matches for free starting in 2026

It’s official – starting with the 2026 season, all Major League Soccer (MLS) matches will be available to stream on Apple TV at no extra cost. Currently, users have to buy a Season Pass to the tune of $15 a month if they want to watch. And they didn’t even get a discount for being Apple TV subscribers (a subscription currently costs $13 a month). So, if you have Apple TV (the streaming service, not the box), you will be able to watch every regular-season match, the annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and more. The current MLS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_tv_will_broadcastmajor_league_soccer_matches_for_free_starting_in_2026-news-70305.php

The global Oppo Reno15 will be very different from the Chinese model, new rumor says

Oppo is launching the Reno15 series in China on November 17, and if you've been wondering whether the duo will make it to other markets, yesterday the Reno15 Pro's escape from China was confirmed through various certifications. Today a new rumor tells us that the Reno15 will also get a global launch, including in India, and this will happen at some point by February 2026. The international Reno15 won't be identical to the Chinese model, however. The global Reno15 will allegedly have a 6.59-inch OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and an embedded fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_global_oppo_reno15_will_be_very_different_from_the_chinese_model_new_rumor_says-news-70283.php

Philips smartphones and tablets are coming, specs leak for one of the first

India's smartphone and tablet market is getting ready to welcome a new player, Philips. Of course, this is a local company (Zenotel) that purchased the rights to the Philips name. It's been teasing a launch for a few weeks now, and today specs for one of the first Philips devices have been leaked. It's called the Philips Pad Air, so we assume it's a tablet. It will have the Unisoc T606 chipset at the helm, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The screen will have "2K" resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, and the lights will be kept on by a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 18W wired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/philips_smartphones_and_tablets_are_coming_specs_leak_for_one_of_the_first-news-70278.php

Huawei Mate 80 Pro+ may feature dual periscope cameras

The Huawei Mate 80 series is expected to launch in China soon, and leaks continue to surface ahead of the announcement. While earlier reports hinted at a redesigned rear camera module, a new rumor now sheds light on the camera specifications of the Mate 80 Pro+. In a post on Weibo, tipster DCS notes that the Mate 80 Pro+ will feature dual 50MP periscope cameras with one offering a medium focal length and the other a longer zoom. The phone will also get a 1/1.28-inch 50MP primary sensor with LOFIC technology, as per the tipster. As with any early leak, it’s best to take this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_pro_may_feature_dual_periscope_cameras-news-70279.php

The DJI Neo 2 launches globally with a more capable camera and more advanced navigation

The DJI Neo 2 is now available in most markets around the world after launching in China at the end of October. A notable exception is the US – all new DJI products skip the US due to the current political and market conditions. Here are the prices for everyone else – note that the price in Canada is given in USD rather than CAD. We’re not sure whether this is a typo or a wink and a nod at how US customers can acquire the Neo 2 (but you probably shouldn’t since there will be no after-market support in the US). DJI Neo 2 Price Canada USD 230 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_dji_neo_2_launches_globally_with_a_more_capable_camera_and_more_advanced_navigation-news-70288.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 is getting faster RAM

In today’s Galaxy S26 leak, Samsung is reportedly bringing faster RAM speeds on its next-gen flagships. According to Ice Universe, the entire Galaxy S26 series will feature LPDDR5X RAM with 10.7Gbps speeds. Samsung has been using LPDDR5X RAM on its S-series since the S24 generation, with the S25 series offering up to 9.6 Gbps speeds. The S26 series will come with 12GB RAM as standard across the range, just like the S25 series, but all models will get the 10% faster transfer RAM speeds. Samsung introduced its LPDDR5X RAM back in 2022 with 8.5Gbps speeds. That was followed by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_is_getting_faster_ram_-news-70265.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to be thinner and lighter

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip8 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 next summer, and today a report from its home country of Korea has some intriguing details about the former. The Flip8 will allegedly be at least 10% thinner and lighter than its predecessor. That would make it at most 6mm thin when opened, 12mm thick when closed, and around 170g in weight. This is going to be key to Samsung achieving 10% better sales for the Flip8 and Fold8 compared to the Flip7 and Fold7. The company has apparently set a sales target of 6.7 million units for the upcoming foldables. Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip8_to_be_thinner_and_lighter-news-70263.php

nubia V80 Design launches with 6.75" 120Hz display, 4G connectivity and an AI button

The nubia V80 Design launched sneakily in several markets. Note that this is the same model that leaked as the ZTE Blade V80 Vita, so other markets may see this under a different name. The phone is built around its 6.75” LCD – it’s a 900 x 1,940px panel with 317ppi pixel density. It runs at 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,000 nits peak brightness. There is a 16MP selfie camera punch-holed into the display, but no fingerprint reader – that is on the side instead. The nubia V80 Design measures 7.7mm thick and weighs 191g. This is with a 5,000mAh battery inside that is capable of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_v80_design_launches_with_675_120hz_display_4g_connectivity_and_an_ai_button-news-70261.php

Report: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is coming next month, some specs (unofficially) revealed

According to one publication quoted by Ice Universe, Samsung will launch its first tri-foldable next month. The news comes with some key details about the phone, even though Samsung has been fairly secretive about it. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will allegedly measure 4.2mm thick when opened and 14mm when closed. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold7 (a bi-fold model) measures the same 4.2mm when opened and 8.9mm when closed (note that the hinge leaves a small gap, which adds to the thickness). The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is allegedly coming on December 5 The Z TriFold will boast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_is_coming_next_month_some_specs_unofficially_revealed-news-70259.php

nubia Z80 Ultra review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra-review-2901.php

Google Play will soon alert you if an app might drain your battery faster

Google has announced that starting March 1, 2026, Play Store will display alerts for apps that may drain your phone’s battery faster due to excessive background activity. In a blog post, Google explained its new “excessive partial wake lock” metric, first introduced in beta earlier this year to address battery drain issues. Developed in collaboration with Samsung, the metric is now available to all Android app developers. Google stated that it has established a new “bad behavior threshold” to identify apps that keep devices awake for too long through excessive wake locks. If an app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_will_soon_alert_you_if_an_app_might_drain_your_battery_faster-news-70244.php

You can now use Siri to activate Samsung SmartThings routines

The latest update to Samsung's SmartThings app for iOS brings with it a neat addition - the ability to activate routines with Siri voice commands. This includes routines you've created in the SmartThings app. It works through compatibility with Siri Shortcuts, which is the built-in iOS feature that lets you automate multiple-step routines. You can drag and drop multiple actions from SmartThings to Siri Shortcuts, but you can also access routines you've created in the SmartThings app, and not through Siri Shortcuts. So it's a win for interconnectivity between ecosystems, that's for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_use_siri_to_activate_samsung_smartthings_routines-news-70242.php

Samsung US early Black Friday deals: Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Watch8 Classic and more

Black Friday and the adjoining Cyber Monday are coming soon, but some deals have arrived early. Here are some Samsung offers to give you a jump start on holiday shopping. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is available with a $300 discount with nothing extra required. If you have an old device you want to get rid of, you can get up to $1,000 credit for it – last year’s Z Fold6 in good condition can fetch that much, as can a Galaxy S25 Ultra. Even with a cracked screen these two can be worth $800 in trade-in credit. Samsung Galaxy Z...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_us_early_black_friday_deals_galaxy_z_fold7_z_flip7_watch8_classic_and_more-news-70237.php

Lava shares more of the Agni 4's specs

The Lava Agni 4 will become official on November 20. Ahead of that, the brand has been engaging in a full-on teaser campaign, already revealing that the phone has a metal frame, a glass back, and two rear cameras. We also know that the Agni 3's rear screen is gone, and that there's an LED light strip around the camera module. Now, Lava has also revealed that the Agni 4 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.15mm narrow bezels on all sides. The panel has "1.5K" resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2,400 nits. There will also be an embedded fingerprint sensor. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_shares_more_of_the_agni_4s_specs-news-70222.php

The image sensor competition is on: LOFIC sensors will see wider adoption starting in 2026

According to Digital Chat Station, LOFIC image sensors are about to gain wider adoption as smartphone makers and image sensor makers are gearing up for competition. A partnership between OmniVision and vivo will produce results soon, according to DCS, but he didn’t name model names. Other sensor makers are working on LOFIC designs too. LOFIC stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor – it’s a capacitor that takes in the charge that goes over the photodiode’s full well capacity. This enables things like single-exposure HDR and longer exposures. We’ve already seen a LOFIC sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_image_sensor_competition_is_on_lofic_sensors_will_see_wider_adoption_starting_in_2026-news-70224.php

eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro flexes muscle in our battery life tests

Apple did something different with this year’s iPhone 17 series, and it’s not just the bold redesign or Cosmic Orange colorway. The eSIM-only variants of the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max got larger batteries compared to the models with the physical Nano SIM tray. This marks the first time Apple is selling the same device with different battery capacities depending on the region. Nano SIM vs eSIM iPhone 17 Pro battery size The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max sold in Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and the U.S. Virgin Islands get the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_esim_battery_life_test-news-70221.php

Samsung Display has started manufacturing micro-OLED displays for the Galaxy XR

The Samsung Galaxy XR uses two micro-OLED displays built by Sony using “OLED on Silicon” (OLEDoS) technology. Samsung Display has reportedly started mass producing OLEDoS panels, according to ETNews, and will become a second supplier for the XR headset. This generation of OLEDoS creates white OLEDs on a silicon wafer and uses color filters for RGB colors. The ones in the Galaxy XR are 1.3” in size and have 3,552 x 3,840px resolution – there’s one panel for each eye. Sony also supplies OLEDoS panels for the Apple Vision Pro. Apple had expressed interest in using Samsung OLEDoS panels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_has_started_manufacturing_microoled_displays_for_the_galaxy_xr-news-70223.php

Oppo Reno15 series design, configurations revealed ahead of launch

Oppo’s Reno15 series will be unveiled in China next week, according to the brand. It also revealed the design of the phones and their RAM/storage configurations. The Oppo Reno15 and Reno15 Pro are set to debut on November 17. Both phones are also available for pre-order via the official Oppo China online store. Both phones will feature flat displays with uniform and slim bezels measuring 1.15mm. Oppo also notes that the Reno15 series in Starlight Bow color will feature a unique rear panel. As per the pre-order listing, the base Reno15 will be unveiled in Aurora Blue, Canele...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno15_series_design_configurations_revealed_ahead_of_launch-news-70213.php

Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Limited edition unveiled

Formula 1 fans can now get their hands on the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Limited edition variant in China. The phone gets a turquoise rear panel with an Aston Martin Aramco F1 team badge and elements. The GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Edition will be available with two camera deco designs in the box, both featuring a carbon-fiber finish. The phone also features neon yellow accents throughout, including a neon yellow power button. Of course, the phone will also get a unique collector’s edition box, which includes several F1-inspired items. Apart from the camera deco, customers will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pro_aston_martin_limited_edition_unveiled-news-70212.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 45

The OnePlus 15 just retained its crown as the most popular smartphone in our database in week 45. After shooting to the top last week, it faced a challenge from the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, but managed to narrowly edge it. The podium is completed by the ever-popular Samsung mid-ranger Galaxy A56. Right behind it is the far higher flying Galaxy S25 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have the Oppo Find X9 Pro, which is going strong, following its international release. In sixth is a new face - the Huawei Mate 70 Air is the latest to join the slim and light trend and does so with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_45-news-70211.php

vivo X300 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300-review-2897.php

Deals: the iPhone Air is €200 off, Xiaomi, Poco and Google phones also get price cuts

Analysts think that the iPhone Air is not doing as well as Apple may have hoped – this may be why we see it discounted fairly often. And here it is again. Apple is trying to kickstart a new trend with the iPhone Air – it measures only 5.6mm thick and weighs only 165g and that makes it feel special when you hold it in your hand. It’s a shame that beyond being thin and light, the phone isn’t all that good at anything. It has a 6.5” LTPO OLED display, a single 48MP camera and a small 3,149mAh battery with wired and wireless charging. Right now, it’s €200 off its regular price. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_iphone_air_is_200_off_xiaomi_poco_and_google_phones_also_get_price_cuts-news-70199.php

Weekly poll: would you buy the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

Nothing is breaking out of its mid-range shell – it went from launching its first flagship to its first entry-level phone in quick succession. But now there is an awkward clash with the CMF brand, which was supposed to be Nothing’s entry-level lineup. Based on its name, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a dialed back, cheaper version of the Nothing Phone (3a). And there are certainly similarities, the phone is even closer to the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In fact, it is below the CMF model as it lacks the 50MP 2x/50mm telephoto camera while offering no advantage of its own to make up for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_would_you_buy_the_nothing_phone_3a_lite-news-70185.php

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro review

The open wearable stereo (OWS) market gained serious traction over the last two years, and just about every brand has its own entry now. While traditional earbuds come with the tried and tested plug form factor, which sits inside your ear, the OWS models position their drivers right at the tip of your ear canal. The result is raised awareness of your surroundings at the cost of subpar passive isolation. OpenWear Stereo Pro is the latest offering from Xiaomi, and it aims to one-up its competitors by offering a more premium build while still retaining its open-fit system. Xiaomi is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_openwear_stereo_pro_review-news-70210.php

Deals: Google Pixels are up to $300 off, Nothing Phone (3) price also drops

Pixels were on a break for a while, in terms of discounts, but now they are back in full force. The entire Pixel 10 lineup is up to $300 off and so is the vanilla model from last year. The Google Pixel 9 flaunts some advantages over its replacement – a large 1/1.31” 50MP sensor in the main camera and a high-resolution 48MP ultra-wide (vs. 13MP). It misses the 10.8MP 5x/112mm periscope, though, that’s new for 2025. It also has a slightly smaller battery, 4,700mAh vs. 4,970mAh. However, battery life on the Pixel 9 is actually better (with a 13:05h Active use score compared to 12:08h for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_google_pixels_are_up_to_300_off_nothing_phone_3_price_also_drops-news-70196.php