Realme Neo8 purportedly runs Geekbench, confirms its chipset and RAM amount

Realme already announced that it's unveiling the Neo8 this month, showcased its rear design, and revealed that the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. Now the Neo8 may have been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number RMX8899. As you can see below, it managed a single-core score of 2,876 and a multi-core score of 9,245 in Geekbench 6.5, though as usual we'd caution you against taking benchmark results from unreleased devices too seriously. The benchmark listing has confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and revealed that one version will come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_neo8_purportedly_runs_geekbench_confirms_its_chipset_and_ram_amount-news-71047.php

Xiaomi is working on a phone with a built-in fan, here's what it could be

Built-in active cooling fans are all the rage in China currently, with a lot of manufacturers coming out with devices featuring one. And now it seems like Xiaomi is working on its very own device with a fan, according to Digital Chat Station on Weibo. This device will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 SoC, and will have a screen with a "1.5K" resolution and "ultra-high" (though not further detailed) refresh rate. The fan will be part of the camera island, and the entire phone will be IP68 rated for dust and water resistance despite the presence of the fan. Redmi K80...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_working_on_a_phone_with_a_builtin_fan_heres_what_it_could_be-news-71044.php

AnTuTu 11 is now out on iOS and iPadOS

It certainly took a while, but the latest version of AnTuTu is now finally available on iOS. You can grab it from the App Store. As you may already know, AnTuTu is probably the most popular benchmarking app in China, so much so that Chinese smartphone makers routinely use AnTuTu scores as teasers ahead of new product launches, and some have even compared scores against the competition during launch events. So, suffice to say, it's pretty big over there. AnTuTu 11 on iOS It's a benchmark that covers everything, unlike others that can focus only on the CPU or GPU or AI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutu_11_is_now_out_on_ios_and_ipados-news-71045.php

Huawei FreeClip 2 in for review

Huawei introduced the FreeClip 2 last month, and they come in as the follow-up to the original FreeClip from 2023. We got our shiny review unit in, and these are some early impressions from Huawei’s latest open wireless stereo (OWS) earbuds. The FreeClip 2 and its charging case are noticeably more compact than their predecessor. The earbuds come in at 25.4 mm (height) × 26.7 mm (width) × 18.8 mm (depth) with each earbud weighing just 5.1 grams. The “Comfort Bean”, which is the part that sits behind your ear, is also 11% smaller. The case is 17% narrower and 14% lighter at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freeclip_2_in_for_review-news-71041.php

Xiaomi to test the durability of its latest Redmi phones live on air

The Redmi Note 15 series was recently launched for global markets, and the Xiaomi sub-brand bills these devices as "Titan tough", with enhanced durability. Interestingly, Redmi now wants to prove just how tough they are, and will do so live on air on January 10 at 4 PM in China, which is 1:30 PM in India, 8 AM in London, and 9 AM in Central Europe. The live stream is already set up on X at this link, where you can follow it at that time to check out Redmi's "Titan Lab Testing", which promises pendulum drop testing as well as other tests, with "no edits", just "real toughness".

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_test_the_durability_of_its_latest_redmi_phones_live_on_air-news-71020.php

Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design emerges in promo image

Apart from its upcoming Magic8 Pro Air, Honor is also set to announce a new RSR Porsche Design model, which will slot in as the top-tier flagship in the Magic8 series. The device previously emerged in a rumor discussing its in-house developed 1-inch type sensor with a variable aperture. We now have our first image of the device, which leaked on Chinese social media, alongside some additional spec details. Honor Magic8 series group shot (left) and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (right) Magic8 RSR appeared in a leaked promo image alongside the rest of the Magic8 series, including...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_rsr_porsche_design_emerges_in_promo_image-news-71022.php

Leaked test results from Galaxy S26 Ultra's new 60W charging fail to impress

Internal testing has shown that Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 60W charging can fill the battery from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes, reveals Ice Universe. This was tested under laboratory conditions, whatever those were (presumably controlled room temperature). That doesn’t sound particularly impressive for a 15W increase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra. As a reminder, in our review of the S25 Ultra, we saw a 72% charge after 30 minutes. And yes, the S26 Ultra is supposed to have a bigger battery, though rumors suggest it will only go up to 5,200mAh (+200mAh compared to the 2025 model). A word of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_galaxy_s26_ultras_new_60w_charging_was_tested_results_fail_to_impress-news-71021.php

Google makes some Gemini 3 AI tricks free in Gmail

Google has made some of its Gemini 3-based AI tools free in Gmail. AI Overviews and tools like Smart Replies and Help Me Write were only available for users with an AI subscription (Google AI Plus or Ultra), but no longer. AI Inbox filters out the clutter in your inbox and gives you a briefing with quick highlights. It also sums up those long Reply to All emails, which is very handy. Help Me Write is just what it sounds like - you can give Gemini a prompt of what you want to write, and it will do the rest. You can also refine specific parts of the generated messages. Suggested...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_makes_some_gemini_3_ai_tricks_free_in_gmail-news-71017.php

Spotify now lets you share what you're listening to with your friends in real time

Spotify now lets you display what you're listening to inside Messages in real time. This is called Listening activity and it's opt-in, so it's turned off by default. If you're not actively listening, your most recent song will be shown instead. This is visible only to friends and family you've already connected with inside Messages on Spotify. You can see others' activity even if you haven't turned your own listening activity on, provided they have opted in. To turn this on, go to the Privacy and social settings inside the Spotify app. Once enabled, activity appears in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_now_lets_you_share_what_youre_listening_to_with_your_friends_in_real_time-news-71003.php

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold hands-on

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is very exclusive and will likely remain like that - it's on sale in South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UAE, and is expected to arrive Stateside soon. But we managed to spend some time with one at this year's CES and we have some early thoughts to share. Compared to modern phones, especially recent ones, it's quite the brick when folded. There's no getting around that - having two folding sides and one middle one means the Galaxy Z TriFold will be a fat gadget when fully closed. However, it's not unmanageably thick, and people who'll buy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_handson-news-70995.php

WhatsApp adds three new features to group chats

WhatsApp is 'leveling up' your group chats today with three new features. With Member tags, you can give yourself a tag to tell the group what your role is. This can be different for each group you're in. Next up, text stickers. Any word can now be turned into a sticker by simply typing your text into Sticker Search. Newly created stickers can also be added directly to your sticker packs instead of having to send them in a chat first. Finally, event reminders are rather self-explanatory. When you create and send an event in a group chat, you can set custom early reminders for those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_adds_three_new_features_to_group_chats-news-71004.php

Samsung patent shows flip phone with a 360-degree hinge

A new Samsung patent gives us our first look at a flip-style foldable, which folds both inward and outward. The patent was spotted on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) database and is accompanied by sketches for the flip-style device with a 360-degree hinge. Unlike mainstream flip-style folds, the device in the patent listing does not have a dedicated cover screen. The sketches show that the folding screen can fold outward, wrapping around the back of the device, but it can also fold inward. This approach would require a complex hinge mechanism that would support...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_patent_shows_flip_phone_with_a_360degree_hinge_-news-71002.php

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro hands-on

Just yesterday, TCL announced its latest NxtPaper smartphone – the NxtPaper 70 Pro at CES 2026. We’ve now managed to get our hands on a unit, and these are our first impressions. The headline feature on the NxtPaper 70 Pro is its massive 6.9-inch NxtPaper 4.0 display. Like all entries in the NxtPaper lineup, this is an IPS LCD panel with a matte coating that reduces glare and reflections. This makes everything from reading to watching videos much easier on the eyes. It’s kind of like an e-ink display, though you still get full 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, an adequate FHD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_70_pro_handson-news-70980.php

Watch the Lenovo Tech World event at CES 2026 live here

Lenovo is bringing its Tech World event to CES 2026 this year, and it plans to host it in the famous Sphere in Las Vegas. The event will kick off at 8 PM ET on January 6, and it will stream live on YouTube at the link below. As is usually the case with Lenovo at CES, it's probably safe to assume that we will see some interesting tech implemented in a bunch of prototypes. For instance, at CES 2025, the company showcased the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop that can stretch its screen and grow 2.7" with a push of a button. However, we also expect some new Motorola phones to enter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_lenovo_tech_world_event_at_ces_2026_live_here-news-70982.php

Razer unveils an "AI-native" headset with cameras that see what you see

Today at CES, Razer has unveiled Project Motoko, a headset that is "AI-native" and has integrated cameras. It blends "gaming, lifestyle, and productivity in one intelligent platform", the official press release claims. The Motoko's dual first-person-view cameras are positioned at eye level to basically see what you see, enabling real-time object and text recognition - translating street signs, tracking gym reps, summarizing documents on the fly, all of that. There are also dual far and near-field mics, working together to capture voice commands and pick up dialogue within view. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_unveils_an_ainative_headset_with_cameras_that_see_what_you_see-news-70981.php

Honor Robot Phone hands-on

We have seen many unusual smartphone designs over the years, but the Honor Robot Phone just might be the most "out there" yet. The company is offering a sneak peek at CES 2026 – the full reveal will have to wait for the MWC. In case you missed it somehow, the Robot Phone has a unique gimbal mechanism that flips out of the back. Here you can see it retracted (left) and extended (right). The Honor Robot Phone extending its camera gimbal Note that the first step of this process is for the protective panel to slide out of the way to the right. This panel normally sits above the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phone_handson-news-70974.php

The Pro cameraphone comparison: Honor vs Oppo vs Vivo

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_oppo_find_x9_pro_vivo_x300_pro-review-2912.php

Report: Samsung to raise Galaxy S26 prices in Korea, may keep them the same in the US

Korean publication FN News has some good news and some bad news for people wanting to buy the Galaxy S26 when it comes out (likely in March) – prices are going up, but launch day deals may allow you to dodge the price hike. According to industry sources, the prices of the base 256GB models will increase between KRW 44,000 and KRW 88,000 in South Korea. For reference, the Galaxy S25 launched at KRW 1,155,000, the S25+ at KRW 1,353,000 and the S25 Ultra at KRW 1,698,400. That’s for Korea – Samsung will reportedly keep the launch prices the same for select overseas markets like the US....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_to_raise_galaxy_s26_prices_in_korea_may_keep_them_the_same_in_the_us-news-70958.php

OnePlus Turbo 6V pops up on TENAA

Chinese regulatory TENAA published a listing for an upcoming OnePlus phone and judging by the images, it's safe to assume that it's the Turbo 6V phone that the company teased last month alongside the vanilla Turbo 6. OnePlus Turbo 6V The TENAA listing reveals a 6.78-inch OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the chipset is likely the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. The available RAM options will be 8GB, 12GB and 16GB, while storage variants are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The back has a 50 MP main camera paired with a 2 MP shooter, which is either used for macro or depth sensing. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_turbo_6v_pops_up_on_tenaa-news-70949.php

Motorola Signature full specs leak ahead of launch

Motorola is gearing up to launch its new Signature series smartphone tomorrow and ahead of the big unveiling Evan Blass shared the device's full specs. The Signature is set to be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-equipped flagship paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. It’s expected to feature a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED with 2,780 x 1,264px resolution alongside a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel will reportedly integrate a 50MP selfie cam (LYT 500) alongside an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Motorola Signature in Carbon (left) and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_signature_full_specs_leak_ahead_of_launch_-news-70945.php

Clicks Communicator is a BlackBerry-inspired phone with a physical keyboard

Smartphone users nostalgic for the good old days of the BlackBerry can now relive that experience with the Clicks Communicator. Clicks, the brand behind the Clicks Keyboard for iPhone, announced the new Communicator smartphone ahead of CES 2026. It features a touch-sensitive physical keyboard paired with a 4.03-inch AMOLED display that offers a 1080 x 1200-pixel resolution. The smartphone runs Android 16 with a custom Niagara Launcher, which only offers access to messaging and productivity apps such as WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Gmail, and so on. It also gets a notification light...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/clicks_communicator_is_a_blackberryinspired_phone_with_a_physical_keyboard-news-70946.php

Realme Neo8 to debut in January with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC

Realme has confirmed that its Neo8 gaming phone will debut later this month in China. While the company did not reveal an exact launch date, it has unveiled the phone’s design and its chipset. The Realme Neo8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. As per a poster, the phone has achieved a benchmark score of 3.85 million. In another teaser, Realme showcased the upcoming phone in a Cyber Purple colorway. The handset sports a triple rear camera setup, accompanied by an RGB light strip dubbed the Awakening Halo system beside the camera module. It also features a metal frame...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_neo8_to_debut_in_january_with_snapdragon_8_gen_5_soc-news-70944.php

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

The ROG Xbox Ally X is the newest handheld gaming device from Asus, and the third of its kind from the company in as many years. The Xbox Ally X, along with the cheaper Xbox Ally, is made in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox division, and features a unique design that mirrors Xbox controllers, as well as ships with a lightly modified version of Windows 11. The Xbox Ally X that we are looking at here is based on AMD's latest generation Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. It also features 24GB of memory, a terabyte of storage, a 7-inch 120Hz IPS display, and an 80Wh battery. The cheaper Xbox...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_xbox_ally_x_review-news-70943.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 1

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first recap of the 10 most popular phones in our database of 2026. We have a fresh new face on top with Xiaomi's 17 Ultra getting by far the most attention over the past seven days. Behind it we have the 2025's established favorites with the Galaxy A56 in second and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max snatched fourth, ahead of the Honor Win that was announced during the holiday stretch. Samsung Galaxy A17 follows in sixth, one spot above the OnePlus 15. We then have another 17 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_1-news-70942.php

2025 Winners and losers: OnePlus

2025 has been a busy year for OnePlus, with close to a dozen different launches across the globe in various categories. However, it was also one of the more controversial years for the brand, and signaled a change in direction for the company that may not be appreciated by its fans. Loser: OnePlus Open 2 The year started on a downer, with the company canceling its foldable plans for 2025 back in February. The OnePlus Open from 2023 was a phenomenal product, not just because it was an excellent foldable, but also because it was an excellent smartphone. It was expected to be followed by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2025_winners_and_losers_oneplus-news-70844.php

Oppo Find X9 Ultra's camera sensors get detailed in new leak

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to arrive in March, and now a new rumor from a tipster over on X claims to shed some light on the camera sensors it will use. The main camera will allegedly be employing Sony's recently announced Lytia 901 sensor, a 1/1.12" type with 200MP resolution. The main camera will have a 23mm focal length. Oppo Find X8 Ultra The ultrawide camera will reportedly use the Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor, a 1/2.76" type, with 50MP resolution. The ultrawide will have a 15mm focal length. Interestingly, the JN5 sensor will make another appearance in a 230mm telephoto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultras_camera_sensors_get_detailed_in_new_leak-news-70938.php

My top 4 phones of 2025 - Sagar

Winters are in full swing, Christmas celebrations have wrapped up around the globe, and the world has stepped into 2026 with new hopes, aspirations, and resolutions. And as the festive season gives way to a brand-new year, it also brings along one familiar tradition. Yes, it’s that time again when us Editors at GSMArena.com talk about our favorite smartphones of the year gone by. And mind you, these may not necessarily be the best smartphones we used during the year, but the ones we enjoyed using the most. In other words, these are our personal favorites. I, too, used a few smartphones in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_phones_of_2025_sagar-news-70929.php