Samsung's Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets have been lacking a feature that many other Android devices, especially from Chinese brands, had for years. We are talking about the real-time network speed indicator displayed in the status bar, now available for Galaxy users via the QuickStar module in Samsung's Good Lock customization app. Samsung users could get a real-time network speed indicator on their Galaxy phone, but it required a third-party app... Read more ›
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Samsung’s upcoming premium A-series smartphone, the Galaxy A57, will reportedly sport a flexible OLED display for the first time. According to a report, the panel will be supplied by Chinese display manufacturer CSOT. While CSOT won’t be the sole supplier of the flexible OLED panels for the Galaxy A57, this would mark the first time Samsung is set to source displays from a manufacturer other than its in-house Samsung Display.... Read more ›
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Motorola has already upgraded a bunch of its devices to Android 16, but not the Edge 50 Neo, at least not yet. This will, however, thankfully change soon, as the company has now revealed when we should expect Android 16 to roll out to the Edge 50 Neo. [#InlinePriceWidget,13224,1#] It will happen by the end of January, so there are only a few weeks left to wait, at most. The... Read more ›
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Introduction Motorola had a strong year thanks to its Razr foldables, however, the direction of the Edge series left something to be desired. The brand is one of the few available in the US outside of the Apple-Google-Samsung trinity and shouldn’t be overlooked, even when it doesn’t get things 100% right. Motorola’s mostly clean Android implementation and the advanced connectivity features (even on some lower-end models) add to what are... Read more ›
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Back in September we heard that Honor was going to outfit the upcoming Magic V6 foldable smartphone with a 200MP main camera, as part of a more general push for all of its future high-end devices. Today a new rumor from Weibo confirms this, reiterating that the Magic V6 will indeed have a 200MP camera. In addition, today's source claims that all upcoming Chinese foldable devices will have at least... Read more ›
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To kick off the new year in style, nubia has announced the RedMagic 11 Pro+ Golden Saga edition. This special edition ups the ante with premium materials, including a gold-plated liquid cooling system. The RedMagic 11 Pro+ was originally unveiled in China in October last year. The new Golden Saga edition features a supercar-grade carbon fiber rear panel with a sapphire glass on top and a metal frame with a... Read more ›
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The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro has long been rumored to sport a 9,000 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging, and while the cell's capacity still isn't confirmed, the charging spec now is. That's thanks to a new certification in China by 3C, which reveals that the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro, with the model number 2602BRT18C, does indeed support 100W wired charging. The phone was recently rumored to employ... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 just launched in late October, but we're already hearing the second rumor about its successor in the past few days. First, the OnePlus 16 was said to be getting a 200MP camera sensor, and now there's some interesting news about its screen too. OnePlus has allegedly started testing a display with a refresh rate of at least 200Hz for its next flagship smartphone. It's unclear exactly what... Read more ›
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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... Read more ›
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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... Read more ›
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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... Read more ›
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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... Read more ›
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Dreame, best known for its robot vacuum cleaners, has just announced that it's entering two new markets next year. The brand will introduce its first smart ring and first action camera during CES, which takes place in just a few days in Las Vegas. Dreame will have two booths this year, a "flagship ecosystem exhibit" taking up over 1,200m² at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and a separate booth at... Read more ›
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Last week, Motorola teased the launch of the Moto X70 Air Pro, and the company has now revealed additional details about the upcoming device. The X70 Air Pro is expected to be marketed as the Edge 70 Pro in global markets. In a new Weibo post, Motorola shared another teaser for the X70 Air Pro. While the launch date remains undisclosed, the teaser confirms that the phone will feature a... Read more ›
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The Redmi Note 15 Pro lineup debuted in China in August. Now, months later, the Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ are receiving new color options to mark the New Year 2026 celebrations. Redmi revealed the new color options on Weibo, but they are also available for pre-order online via the official Xiaomi China store. The Redmi Note 15 Pro will be sold in a new Cherry Red color... Read more ›
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Over the past few months, multiple rumors surrounding the Redmi Turbo 5 series have surfaced online. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the chipsets expected to power the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Redmi Turbo 5 will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, whereas the Turbo 5 Pro will use the Dimensity 9500e chipset. Redmi Turbo 4 It’s worth noting... Read more ›
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At CES next month, where it's holding a product launch in its own standalone exhibition space, Samsung is now rumored to be demonstrating a new Brain Health feature that detects early signs of dementia. This will work by analyzing various metrics, and will join Samsung's many other preventative healthcare features, which include blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and irregular heart rhythm notifications. The new Brain Health feature will use data collected... Read more ›
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The iQOO Z11 Turbo's teaser campaign continues in China, where the brand has now showcased its rear design in all four colors in which it will be sold. As you can see, it will be offered in pink, black, white, and blue. iQOO Z11 Turbo colors The phone has a metal frame, a glass back, a 6.59-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, a 200MP... Read more ›
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The Redmi Pad 2 Pro was initially launched in September, and now it's almost ready to make its official debut in India. According to a tipster over on X, the tablet will have its first sale in India on January 12. It will allegedly be priced at INR 25,000 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8/128GB version will apparently go for INR 28,000, while the top of... Read more ›
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Samsung is finally bringing the Galaxy A17 5G to the US. This phone was launched elsewhere in August. Joining it is the Galaxy Tab A11+, which was initially released in early November in other markets. [#InlinePriceWidget,14041,1#] The Galaxy A17 5G will become available on January 7 for $199.99 at AT&T, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon, and Samsung Experience Stores. It will be offered in black, blue, and gray. Samsung is... Read more ›
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Infinix is allegedly working on a new smartphone, which will be called Note Edge and is set to make its official debut in January. According to a tipster over on X, the Infinix Note Edge has a 3D curved AMOLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and a 6,500 mAh battery. It's powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7100 SoC, and will come with a promise of receiving three major Android OS updates and... Read more ›
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