The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone is credited with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 5800 mAh battery
The official presentation of the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone is still a few weeks away. However, the device is already fully ready and has been tested in Geekbench, which allowed us to reveal some of its characteristics.
Moto G 2025 and Moto G Power 2025: Dimensity 6300 SoC, large screens and prices starting at $200
Motorola has updated its mid-range smartphone lineup with the introduction of new Moto G series devices in the 2025 lineup.
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is credited with a Snapdragon 8s Elite chip and a huge battery
Earlier this month, a smartphone was presented in China Redmi Turbo 4. Later, it was quickly renamed and brought to the international market under the brand name Poco X7 Pro. This year, it will be joined by Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Previously, there were rumors that this device would have a huge battery, and now they have been partially confirmed.
Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra: new flagships revealed – did they just rename the Redmi K80 series?
Xiaomi has recently updated the Poco X series with 2025 smartphone models, and the next in line is the flagship F series. The Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra smartphones have already been certified for sale, which allowed us to reveal the characteristics of these devices.
Xiaomi showed the fastest growth in the smartphone market in 2024 — Samsung and Apple’s share fell
According to Counterpoint, Xiaomi has increased its presence in the smartphone market by 1%, while Samsung and Apple showed a slight decrease. Overall, the market grew by 4% in 2024.
European Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is officially available in five models starting at €230
After the launch in China in September and in India in December, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series is officially presented globally, including in Europe and Ukraine, with a lineup of five 4G and 5G models.
OnePlus Open 2 will be significantly improved: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000 mAh battery, satellite connectivity and optimized design
Two well-known Chinese insiders on Weibo shared interesting information about the upcoming OnePlus Open 2 foldable smartphone, the successor to the original OnePlus Open. This device will be the result of the rebranding of the Oppo Find N5 model for the global market.
Realme 14 Pro+: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, two 50-megapixel cameras with OIS, and a price starting at $355
Without a loud presentation, Realme has quietly added a new smartphone, the Realme 14 Pro+, to its Realme China online store. Its global release is scheduled for January 16.
POCO X7 and POCO X7 Pro with MediaTek SoC are already available in Ukraine with prices starting at UAH 13 thousand
Starting today, POCO X7 and POCO X7 Pro smartphones are available in Ukraine. Both new products are based on MediaTek processors, have IP68 water and dust protection, stereo speakers, and NFC.
Study: people checked their phones an average of 205 times a day in 2024 — every 5 minutes, excluding sleep
In the latest study by Reviews.org, it is shown how people used smartphones in 2024, based on a survey conducted in the USA.
Realme 14 Pro+: larger 6000 mAh battery in a slimmer body and other features
The presentation of the new Realme 14 Pro+ smartphone is expected soon. However, leaks revealed the characteristics of this model even before the official announcement.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4: Dimensity 8400-Ultra chip, 6550 mAh battery, and price from $275
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Turbo 4. It is a direct successor to the Turbo 3 model, which debuted in April last year.
500 megapixels in a smartphone? Samsung is developing new sensors for iPhone and Galaxy S
We’ve gradually gotten used to the fact that even budget smartphones have cameras with 50-megapixel sensors. Some models even have sensors with a resolution of 108 megapixels or even 200 megapixels. But even these figures will soon become obsolete – Samsung Semiconductor is working on a 500-megapixel camera for the successor to the…
Apple will upgrade iPhone SE 4 and probably rename it iPhone 16E
The next affordable iPhone from Apple, previously called the iPhone SE 4, may get a completely different name — iPhone 16E. This is stated by insider Majin Bu. If the information is confirmed, this may indicate Apple’s desire to modernize the most affordable smartphone in its lineup, while moving away from the outdated design of previous SE…
Apple iPhone SE 4 price appeared in the latest leak — less than expected
It was thought that the new “budget” iPhone from Apple, set to drop in March 2025, would be priced at $500-600, but according to info from Japanese carriers (via Phonearena), it might even be less (think $499).
Redmi Turbo 4 / Poco X7 Pro with Dimensity 8400 chip tested in Geekbench: what can only «large» cores do?
Redmi Turbo 4 will be the first smartphone with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor and will officially be introduced in early January. This chipset will bring an architecture with “big” CPU cores to the upper mid-range segment, which is quite an exciting breakthrough.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro will get a smaller dynamic island, Plus will replace Air, — rumors
The iPhone 17 lineup is about to shake up its design and model range. Apple supposedly found a way to shrink the Dynamic Island. Also, the iPhone 17 Plus might disappear in favor of the slim Air.
Specifications of Xiaomi 15 Ultra, OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra cameras are online
Early in 2025, we’re expecting the release of flagship smartphones from various brands, including the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. A well-known leaker has spilled the beans on their camera specs.
OnePlus Ace 5 and 5 Pro smartphones — Snapdragon 8 Elite, waterproof screen and 6415 mAh battery are introduced
OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro as the successors to the Ace 3 and Ace 3 Pro. The brand skipped the number 4 – it’s considered unlucky in China.
Galaxy M16: leaked renders and specs of Samsung’s new affordable smartphone
Samsung is preparing for the official announcement of its new Galaxy M16 smartphone. Currently, rendered images of this device have been leaked online, and some of its specifications are known.
Oppo A5 Pro: smartphone with military protection, Dimensity 7300 chip, 6000 mAh battery, and price from $275
Oppo has officially unveiled a new mid-range smartphone called Oppo A5 Pro. This new product has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The display also has an integrated fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. Another interesting thing is…
OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro specifications revealed ahead of announcement ─ differences in chip and battery
OnePlus is preparing to present new smartphones Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro. On the eve of the presentation, the Chinese regulator TENAA revealed detailed characteristics of the future devices.
Samsung Galaxy S25 will finally get more memory and storage in the base version – like competitors
The Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone, which was introduced in January of this year, had 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the basic version. This is not enough for a flagship device, compared to most of its competitors, who have gone to 12 GB and 256 GB, respectively, or even more. With the next Galaxy S25, Samsung intends to improve the…
Realme 14x – a ruggedized smartphone with a 6000 mAh battery and a price starting at $175
Realme has unveiled its new smartphone, the Realme 14x, which is the global version of the V60 Pro model released for the Chinese market. A standout feature of the Realme 14x is its vivid red color, which sets it apart from its Chinese counterpart.The smartphone is certified IP68 and IP69K, ensuring its protection against dust and water, and it has…
Honor GT – gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, massive radiator, and a price starting at $300
Together with Honor Pad V9 tablet The company also announced the Honor GT gaming smartphone. This device has a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a massive evaporative cooling system.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in the photo «lit up» something similar to the iPhone camera button
Photos and even video of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra have already hit the net, and Galaxy S25 Plus has made its first appearance. But fans of the touch-sensitive camera button shouldn’t get excited just yet.
Poco M7 Pro 5G received a Dimensity 7025 Ultra chip and a price of $175, and the budget Poco C75 5G – $95
The Poco line of smartphones has been expanded with two new devices: the mid-range Poco M7 Pro 5G and the budget Poco C75 5G.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra release postponed, company improves battery and cameras, — insider
Unofficial sources report that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be released later due to hardware changes. Rumors suggest it’s about the battery capacity, and the cameras are also getting an upgrade.
Images of Redmi Turbo 4 leaked online – it could be Poco F7
Images of the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 smartphone have been leaked in China. The image shows a device with thin and symmetrical screen bezels, iPhone-like curvature radius, and two rear cameras.
Foldable Apple iPhone to debut in 2026, and iPhone 17 Air will get a «nice price», — WSJ
A new report from The Wall Street Journal spills the beans on Apple’s upcoming foldable devices and the price of the super-thin iPhone 17 Air.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G and 14 Pro 4G «have been spotted» online — MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra and € 240
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G and Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G practically share the same design as the 5G versions, but come in different colors. The internals are quite different though.
Apple iPhone 17’s bizarre design confirmed by new leaks — online «leaked» image of the frame
A well-known insider has confirmed the design of the Apple iPhone 17, which resembles the Google Pixel 9, while another source allegedly showed off the phone’s frame. However, it’s unclear whether it refers to the Pro model or the Slim (Air) version.
Realme Neo7: Dimensity 9300+ chip, 6000 nits brightness, 7000 mAh battery, and price from $300
Realme has unveiled its new Realme Neo7 smartphone, which combines flagship features with an affordable price. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, which provides high performance and efficiency. The configuration can include 12 or 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of internal UFS 4.0 storage.
iPhone SE 4 will receive improved cameras – the resolution of the main module will increase 4 times
Apple released the iPhone SE 3 in 2022. Since then, there have been no updates of the «budget» smartphone model from Apple. However, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be its successor and will be released in the first quarter of 2025. Although the company itself has not yet made any official statements, South Korean publication ET News shared…
Realme Note 60x: a budget smartphone with a large screen, 5000 mAh battery, and a price of about $80
Realme has introduced a new smartphone in the Note series — Realme Note 60x. It has a lot in common with the Note 60 model, but differs in a camera with a lower sensor resolution.
Xiaomi unveils global Redmi Note 14 5G, Pro, Pro+ — minimal differences and new color starting at $210
The global Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series made its debut in India. The smartphones feature color and some other minor differences from their Chinese counterparts introduced in September.
The compact flagship of OnePlus will receive 6.3-inch display and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
Compact flagship smartphones are not that common. However, they seem to remain popular. We are not talking about very small devices, but those that are slightly smaller than the standard size. For example, the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, Xiaomi 15, vivo X200 Pro mini — all have screens of about 6.3 inches. New rumors from China suggest that…
Realme 14x: a budget ruggedized smartphone with a large 6000 mAh battery
Back in March this year, Realme introduced the Realme 12x smartphone. Looks like they decided to skip the “unlucky” number 13, as rumors are swirling that the next model will be dubbed Realme 14x and is set to drop this month.
«Screen Idiot Factory»: a renowned neuroscientist on the role of gadgets in reducing children’s IQ
The title features the name of the book by Michel Desmurget, a neurobiologist and research director at the National Health Institute of France, about the negative impact of gadgets on children’s abilities.
Spain proposes to label smartphones with health warnings
An expert group appointed by the Spanish government has suggested that smartphones sold in the country should have health hazard labels. However, instead of printing warnings on the boxes, they propose issuing notifications on the smartphones — during the use of certain apps or services.
Realme Neo 7 specifications revealed before launch: Dimensity 9300 Plus chip and 7000 mAh battery
Realme is preparing to launch its affordable flagship smartphone, Realme Neo 7. In the run-up to the launch, the company is gradually revealing key details about the device to increase interest. So far, it has emphasized durability, battery capacity, and heat dissipation. However, the TENAA certification in China has revealed almost the full…
The average check of Ukrainians on «Black Friday» started at ₴5000, and the top sellers are smartphones, TVs, and charging stations (Forbes report)
Forbes Ukraine analyzed what Ukrainians bought on “Black Friday” and how much sales increased in the biggest Ukrainian chains compared to last year.
OnePlus 13R: Budget flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and 6000 mAh battery
The new flagship smartphone OnePlus 13 is expected to be officially announced next month. At the same time, a more affordable OnePlus 13 device will be presented. Judging by the leaked specifications, it will be a renamed version of the OnePlus Ace 5 for the global market, which will be released in China in December.
Honor 300, 300 Pro and 300 Ultra — 50 MP f/2.1 selfie camera introduced starting at $320
Absolutely independent from Huawei, the company Honor has introduced the smartphones Honor 300, 300 Pro, and 300 Ultra. The manufacturer positions them for creating high-quality photos, including selfies and portraits.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: the new flagship will have a giant camera, but a smaller battery than its competitors
The new flagship smartphone Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be released soon. However, thanks to an insider at Digital Chat Station, we can already get acquainted with some of the characteristics of this device.
A woman received $1380 for 8 hours without a smartphone: what were the conditions of the experiment?
In an era when most people can’t go 15 minutes without checking their notifications, a Chinese company conducted an unusual experiment. Participants were offered a reward of 10,000 yuan (approximately $1380) for eight hours without a smartphone.
Realme V60 Pro – a ruggedized smartphone with a 5600 mAh battery and a price of $221
Realme has officially announced its new budget smartphone V60 Pro. It looks similar to the recently introduced Realme C75 model, but is equipped with a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor.
vivo S20 and S20 Pro: up to 6500 mAh battery, fast charging, 50 megapixel cameras, and price from $317
vivo has introduced a new S20 series of smartphones aimed at the mid-range price segment. The main differences between vivo S20 and S20 Pro are processors, cameras, and battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on video for the first time, as well as screenshots of One UI 7.0
The powered-up Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has appeared on a live video for the first time. In addition to the details of the smartphone’s appearance, screenshots of Samsung One UI 7.0 have appeared.
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro — the flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite at the lowest price has been released
The flagship Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro brings the user Snapdragon 8 Elite for only $510, it is one of the lowest prices on the market. It has better cameras than the Redmi K80 and wireless charging.
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