MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC is official

MediaTek has quietly unveiled the Dimensity 7100 chipset, presumably the successor to the 7050. The 7100 comes with an octa-core CPU with four Arm Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2GHz. The CPU is paired with the Mali-G610MC2 GPU. The SoC supports LPDDR5 memory at 5500Mbps and LPDDR4x at 4266Mbps, UFS 3.1 storage, and a maximum camera resolution of 200MP. There's also display resolution support up to 1200x2600 and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 7100 has a 5G modem with support for dual 5G SIM and a peak downlink speed of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_dimensity_7100_soc_is_official-news-70936.php

Samsung unveils Freestyle+ portable projector

Ahead of CES, today Samsung has unveiled the Freestyle+ projector, which is portable. It comes with a peak brightness of 430 ISO lumens, which isn't much - basically fine for a dark room but won't let you see a lot if there's ambient lighting around. That said, it is almost twice as bright as Samsung's previous generation, so there's that. The Freestyle+ has a 180-degree rotating design which supports projection at virtually any angle, including onto walls, ceilings, and even floors, without any additional accessories being required. It boasts a built-in 360-degree speaker, "tuned...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_freestyle_portable_projector-news-70935.php

Motorola X70 Air Pro passes through TENAA ahead of its official announcement

Motorola is launching two high-end smartphones in the near future: the X70 Air Pro in China, and the Signature globally. They are both powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, so forgive us for assuming they might actually end up being the same device sold under two different names in different markets (just like the X70 Air is the Edge 70). Today the X70 Air Pro has been certified for sale in China by TENAA, and the listing has confirmed the use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. The phone obviously supports 5G, and measures 162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm, weighing 187g. Motorola...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_x70_air_pro_passes_through_tenaa_ahead_of_its_official_announcement-news-70927.php

My top 4 phones of 2025: Ro

After reviewing the latest and greatest in the industry for many years, it's somewhat difficult to get excited or be truly impressed by a smartphone. However, there are always those phones that just work for me for one reason or another. Xiaomi 15 Ultra Perhaps it's no surprise for my colleagues that I'm picking the current Xiaomi Ultra for yet another year. I chose this phone for my daily driver mainly due to its versatile camera hardware. It has all the focal lengths I need, and the 4.2x telephoto camera uses a large 200MP sensor that allows for further cropping without sacrificing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_phones_of_2025__ro-news-70829.php

Motorola Signature to support a stylus

Motorola is getting ready to unveil its next top of the line smartphone, the Signature. The company has been teasing an announcement taking place on January 6, and this might be when the Signature finally becomes official. We saw the phone in leaked renders last month, and now we get a new promo shot, but this one comes with a twist: a stylus is shown in front of the phone, as you can see. This heavily implies that the Signature will have stylus support, and that's not surprising. In early December a rumor told us that the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Ultra would support a stylus, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_signature_to_support_a_stylus-news-70921.php

Essential details about the Galaxy S26 unveiling and the next Samsung foldables leak

According to the latest report out of Korea, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25 in San Francisco before releasing the trio in March. The Galaxy S26 will come with a 4,300 mAh battery (300 mAh bigger than its predecessor's), while the Galaxy S26+ will support "3x zoom HDR shooting", and the S26 Ultra will have a previously rumored electronically controllable "privacy display" feature to keep prying eyes away from it. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC globally, while the other two models will also use the Exynos 2600 in some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/essential_details_about_the_galaxy_s26_unveiling_and_the_next_samsung_foldables_leak-news-70922.php

2025 Winners and losers: Honor

Honor enjoyed a great 2025! It's been hard to find any losers in the maker's lineup, thanks to thoughtful upgrades and great deals throughout the year. Let's look at how it did. Winner: Honor Pad X9a and MagicPad 3 Honor made a few solid tablets in 2025, but the affordable Pad X9a and flagship MagicPad 3 were able to stamp their authority on markets such as Malaysia, where Honor was the number one tablet maker! Honor made both tablets competitive starting from the specs page, and then bolstered their sales with regular promos. Winner: Honor 400 and 400 Pro The Honor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2025_winners_and_losers_honor-news-70817.php

Here's what OpenAI's first hardware product designed by Jony Ive is rumored to be

Back in May, OpenAI acquired Jony Ive's startup io (yes that's really how it's spelled), part of his LoveFrom creative design company. io was working on a secretive hardware product, and now a new rumor tells us what it is. A pen. Obviously, this will be no ordinary pen. A past report described it as "contextually aware", and io is now part of OpenAI, so this will definitely be an AI pen. What will it do? Your guess is as good as ours. Interestingly, this will be just the first hardware product from OpenAI, but the company is working on two more, of which one is said to be a "to-go"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_openais_first_hardware_product_designed_by_jony_ive_is_rumored_to_be-news-70918.php

Honor Power2's full specs outed by carrier listing

The Honor Power launched back in April with a huge (at the time) 8,000 mAh battery, and its successor, the Power2, is due to be officially unveiled on January 5 with a 10,080 mAh battery. Thanks to a premature carrier listing in China, we now have the list of the Power2's most important specs. The phone features a 6.79-inch OLED screen with 1200x2640 resolution, a 50MP main camera, a 5MP secondary rear camera, and a 16MP selfie snapper. At the helm is MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage. The Honor Power2 measures 162.1 x 76.3 x 7.98mm and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power2s_full_specs_outed_by_carrier_listing-news-70910.php

Happy New Year 2026!

As the calendar flips to 2026, we’re hitting refresh once again. The new year is ushering in a familiar mix of anticipation, curiosity, and excitement for what’s next in mobile tech. 2025 kept the industry moving at full speed. From ever-more capable smartphones, tablets and wearables to Agentic AI going mainstream, it was another year where innovation didn’t slow down for a moment. Behind the scenes at GSMArena HQ, it was just as busy. Testing devices, digging into specs, breaking news as it happens, and turning complex PR terminology into clear, useful information for millions of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/happy_new_year_2026-news-70900.php

Samsung testing a dual-cell 20,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, rumor claims

We’ve recently seen a surge in smartphones from Chinese brands packing 8,000mAh or larger batteries. Now, a tipster claims that Samsung SDI is testing a massive 20,000mAh dual-cell battery for smartphones. Samsung isn’t exactly known for pushing battery capacities in its smartphones. Even its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, comes with a 5,000mAh cell. However, according to a tipster, Samsung SDI is currently testing a dual-cell silicon–carbon battery with a massive 20,000mAh capacity. According to the tipster, the dual-cell setup consists of a 12,000mAh cell measuring 6.3mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_testing_a_dualcell_20000mah_siliconcarbon_battery_rumor_claims-news-70912.php

Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ pricing leaks

The Realme 16 Pro series is set to launch on January 6, featuring the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ variants. While Realme has already confirmed most of the specifications, a new leak has now revealed the phones’ pricing details in India. According to a tipster, the Realme 16 Pro+ will start at INR 39,999 ($445) for the 8GB/128GB variant. The 8GB/256GB will be priced at INR 41,999 ($470), whereas the 12GB/256GB model will cost INR 44,999 ($500). Realme 16 Pro+ will get a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. On the other hand, the Realme 16 Pro is tipped to be priced at INR 31,999 ($355) for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_and_realme_16_pro_pricing_leaks-news-70908.php

WhatsApp rolls out New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and more

To ring in the New Year 2026, WhatsApp has rolled out new stickers, video call effects, animated reactions, and more festive features. WhatsApp has added a new 2026 sticker pack that includes party themed stickers to send to your friends and family. There are new animated effects that are available during video calls, including fireworks, stars, and confetti, which show up as an overlay. Users will also see special reactions when they react to a message with the confetti emoji. And finally, animated stickers are also available in Status updates. There’s also a special 2026 layout...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_rolls_out_new_year_2026_stickers_video_call_effects_and_more-news-70898.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy units star in live images, hands-on video

If you wanted to take a closer look at the design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, today some pictures showing dummy units have been outed, along with a quick hands-on video (of the dummies). In the first photo below you can see the S26 Ultra standing next to the S26 (on the right), sharing the exact same design with the oval-shaped camera island onto which three cameras are placed. The two phones also have the same corner curvature radius for the first time. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy units In the next photo you can see a white S26 Ultra dummy next to a black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_dummy_units_star_in_live_images_handson_video-news-70901.php

Huawei Mate X7 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x7-review-2914.php

Galaxy S26 series will deliver improved on-device AI

Samsung announced the Exynos 2600 last week as the world’s first 2nm chipset. It is expected to make its debut on the Galaxy S26 series in Q1, 2026, and we now have some additional details regarding the 2600’s AI capabilities. The new chip is equipped with an all-new NPU, which is claimed to offer a 113% improvement over the Exynos 2500, and we now get confirmation that it will also get a significant boost for on-device AI tasks. Korean AI firm NotaAI revealed that its AI model optimization tech will be used on the Exynos 2600 to run larger AI models directly on-device. 🤝 Thrilled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s26_will_deliver_a_big_ondevice_ai_upgrade-news-70894.php

iQOO Z11 Turbo runs Geekbench revealing its chipset and memory amount

The iQOO Z11 Turbo is coming soon to China, and a few days ago the brand revealed its rear design. Now, the phone has been spotted in the Geekbench database with the model number V2536A. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. As you can see from the screenshot below, the prototype which ran Geekbench managed a single-core score of 2,753 and a multi-core score of 8,990, but as always we'd caution you against taking such scores too seriously as the device hasn't been launched yet. The Z11 Turbo's leaked specs include a 6.59-inch flat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z11_turbo_runs_geekbench_revealing_its_chipset_and_memory_amount-news-70886.php

Xiaomi 17 family might be getting another member soon

Xiaomi has already launched the 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and 17 Ultra, but apparently there might be a fifth member of the 17 family coming. According to prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, the company is working on a new member of this series, which will be "a minor iteration", though it's unclear of what. It has a large 6.8" to 6.9" flat screen with ultra-narrow bezels and it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, just like the rest of the family. The upcoming device also has a periscope telephoto camera, like the Pros and the Ultra. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_family_might_be_getting_another_member_soon-news-70887.php

Global vivo X300 Ultra gets certified ahead of launch

vivo seems to be getting ready to launch the upcoming X300 Ultra outside of China as well, which is very welcome news since that hasn't been the case for its predecessors. The global version of the X300 Ultra, with the model number V2562, has been certified in Europe ahead of its release. According to a previous certification, the X300 Ultra will support 100W wired charging. Past rumors claimed it would arrive before the end of April with a 7,000 mAh battery, a 200MP main camera using Sony's IMX09E 1/1.12" type sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera using Sony's IMX09A sensor, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_vivo_x300_ultra_gets_certified_ahead_of_its_nearing_launch-news-70885.php

Samsung will have its own standalone exhibition space for CES

At CES in early January, Samsung won't have a traditional booth. Instead, the company has announced that it's going its own way, doing its own thing, setting up a standalone exhibition hall at The Wynn. There, Samsung says it will "curate an experience that adopts techniques used in art galleries and museums" to unveil its new products. The company has previously teased new TVs, monitors, and appliances all being revealed at this new location. Aside from being an exhibition space, Samsung's CES home at The Wynn enables presentations, events, technology forums, and consultations with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_have_its_own_standalone_exhibition_space_for_ces-news-70883.php

Honor Power 2 launch date revealed, to pack a 10,080mAh battery

Honor has finally confirmed the launch date of the Power 2 and has also revealed its rear design and color options. The upcoming smartphone will pack a massive 10,080mAh battery. In a Weibo post, Honor announced that the Power 2 will debut in China on January 5. The company also showcased the phone’s rear design, which closely resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone will be available in an orange color option similar to the iPhone. The Honor Power 2 appears to have three camera cutouts housed inside a rectangular module that spreads across the width of the phone. It will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power_2_launch_date_revealed_to_pack_a_10080mah_battery_-news-70875.php

OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V to launch on January 8, design and key specs revealed

After a series of recent leaks, OnePlus has officially confirmed the launch date for its new Turbo 6 smartphone series. The lineup will include the OnePlus Turbo 6 and the Turbo 6V, and the company has also revealed their design, color options, and key specs. The OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V will debut in China on January 8. OnePlus has shared the design of both phones and the colors. Both devices are also listed online confirming their RAM and storage configurations. Meanwhile, OnePlus also posted a video on Weibo that revealed a few key specs of the phones. As per the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_turbo_6_and_turbo_6v_to_launch_on_january_8_design_and_key_specs_revealed-news-70874.php

Top phones of 2025: Battery life

One of the major battlegrounds in the smartphone world this year was battery. The wider adoption of Si/C (silicon-carbon) batteries this year was particularly noticeable, with some manufacturers cramming capacities of 7,000+ mAh into regular smartphones. In fact our all-time battery life ranking is now dominated by models released this year. Except for the iPhone 16 Plus, the rest were reviewed in 2025. A number of handsets broke the 20h Active Use Score barrier, with the OnePlus 15 topping the charts with a 23:07h score. Its close sibling, the Oppo Find X9 Pro, took the second spot,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_phones_of_2026__battery_life-news-70830.php

2025 Winners and losers: Oppo

Introduction Oppo released some awesome phones in 2025 – now if only it would let people buy them. Seriously, some of the best phones of the year are exclusive to China. Jealous window shopping aside, Oppo did actually release some impressive phones worldwide – here are the highlights (and lowlights) of the last 12 months. Winners: Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro The Find X9 Pro is “almost too good to be true”. That was our verdict when we reviewed this versatile flagship. The battery life is the second best that we’ve ever tested and the charging speed is quite good. Even better,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2025_winners_and_losers_oppo-news-70630.php

Tecno Pova Curve 2's specs and render surface

Tecno unveiled the Pova Curve in May, and we expected its successor to arrive during the same period next year. But it appears the Tecno Pova Curve 2 may launch early, as its render and specs have surfaced online. The source claims that the Tecno Pova Curve 2 will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Dimensity 7100 SoC. The smartphone will run Android 16-based HiOS 16 UI out of the box and have three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 will pack a 6.78" 144Hz curved AMOLED display of 1.5K resolution, and under the hood will be an 8,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_curve_2_5g_specs_render_surface-news-70873.php

Google might let users change the email address associated with their account

The information comes from an official support page in Hindi, which also clearly states that the feature will be rolling out gradually to users, so don’t expect to see this option right away, if at all. Reading through the support page, the way it works is that once every 12 months, Google will allow you to “change” the email address associated with your Google account. In actuality, the process is more like adding a new alias email to your account since your old email address will not be deleted and will remain functional. You still get one email inbox and outbox, but presumably, you will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_might_let_users_change_the_email_address_associated_with_their_account-news-70872.php

Motorola is teasing a Moto X70 Air Pro

Motorola seems to be on a roll with announcements. At the end of October, the company launched the Edge 70, as the global version of the X70 Air. As the name suggests, it is a device that emphasizes a slim body. We aren't exactly sure why Motorola decided to go through with copying the trend after both Apple and Samsung had rather disappointing sales on their "air" devices. Still, for better or worse, all signs point towards an upcoming X70 Air Pro model, likely to be called the Edge 70 Pro globally. Motorola put out an official teaser image for the X70 Air Pro, stating that it will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_teasing_a_moto_x70_air_pro-news-70871.php