TCL's ultra-affordable 60XE uses NXTpaper to potentially break all kinds of battery life records By Lance Ulanoff published 8 January 25 The price and battery life on this US-available TCL 60XE Nxtpaper 5G is jaw-dropping.
The HMD Key is the cheapest big-brand smartphone I’ve ever seen By Jamie Richards published 3 January 25 HMD, which owns the Nokia brand, has released its new Key smartphone for the equivalent of $74.
The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery By James Rogerson published 16 December 25 OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite could launch soon as a super-affordable alternative to the 3a – but it probably shouldn't By James Rogerson published 14 October 25 The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is reportedly coming soon in just one configuration and two colors.
This is the most powerful rugged smartphone ever built, and its CPU is supposedly faster than the iPhone 15 Pro Max By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 March 25 Ulefone’s Armor 28 Ultra brings flagship power to rugged phones with a Dimensity 9300+ chip and AI capabilities.
Brace yourself: Xiaomi warns of a ‘sizeable rise’ in smartphone prices next year By James Rogerson, James Rogerson published 19 November 25 Xiaomi claims that rising memory prices could lead to increased pricing for phones, and AI is to blame.
Nothing reveals tempting CMF Phone 2 Pro pricing and specs alongside bargain wireless earbuds By Hamish Hector published 28 April 25 Nothing just announced four new CMF products and they sound like ultra-affordable superstars.
Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android By David Nield published 3 December 24 Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.
The confirmed OnePlus 15 battery capacity puts it ahead of its Apple, Samsung and Google rivals By David Nield published 21 October 25 The OnePlus 15 is going to come carrying a battery that has a larger capacity than all of its main competitors.
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is official – here are 10 reasons why it might be the strangest phone ever made By Lance Ulanoff published 16 June 25 Every odd thing about the $499 Trump phone – and one idea you might actually like.
The return of the OG: Chinese firm wants to Androidify the BlackBerry Classic and sell it for $400, with Passport and KEYone to follow By Wayne Williams published 14 June 25 Zinwa Q25 brings BlackBerry Classic back with Android 13 and global LTE support.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 has landed, with a 9,000mAh battery and serious gaming credentials By James Rogerson published 9 January 26 The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the OnePlus Turbo 6V combine big batteries with high refresh rates and surprisingly low prices.
Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to launch in 2026 - Zinwa Q27 will run Android 16 and have an unmistakable BB design By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25 Zinwa Q27 brings a BlackBerry-inspired design, Android 16 software, and mid-range specs, aiming to merge nostalgia with modern smartphone capabilities.
Bored with smartphones? These 5 upcoming flagships could change your mind in 2026 By James Rogerson published 14 December 25 Some of the most exciting phones in years could be landing in 2026, from the iPhone Fold to the Ayaneo Pocket Play and beyond.
The world’s thinnest phone was just revealed, but a new iPhone 17 Air leak suggests it could be even slimmer By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25 Slim pickings
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything By Philip Berne published 24 September 25 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.
The next Realme flagship phone could break the 8,000mAh battery barrier – more than 2x the iPhone 16 capacity By David Nield published 1 December 24 We could have a new bar set for big batteries in thin consumer phones if this latest leak is accurate.
This smartphone can view objects in the dark in full color — rugged smartphone produces vivid images with just 0.0005 lux brightness By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 July 25 FOSSiBOT F107 Pro claims to capture full-color images in extreme darkness and pairs this with rugged specs, massive storage, and serious battery capacity.
Oukitel's WP61 Plus targets outdoor professionals with a rugged smartphone sporting a 2W walkie-talkie and a massive 20Ah battery...over! By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel’s WP61 Plus unveiled at IFA 2025 combines a huge battery, walkie-talkie functions, and rugged smartphone durability for outdoor professionals.
'The smartphone teens want, with the safety parents desire': HMD’s Fusion X1 is here to save the TikTok generation By Axel Metz published 3 March 25 HMD has announced several new devices at MWC 2025, including a smartphone with teenagers' wellbeing in mind.
Finally, here's a phablet for fans of big-screen mobiles - rugged Oukitel's WP60 has a huge 7.2-inch display and up to 512GB storage By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel WP60 is a rugged phablet with a 7.2-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a 10,000mAh battery.
Motorola's new cheap phones offer flagship features for a quarter of the price of an iPhone 16 By Jamie Richards published 17 January 25 Motorola has released two new budget phones, the refreshed Moto G and Moto G Power, with the aim of offering flagship features at a very affordable price.
Xiaomi 15, Honor Magic 7, and more Android phones confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite By Axel Metz published 22 October 24 Several Android manufacturers have confirmed that their upcoming devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
New 20,000mAh rugged smartphone claims to triple onboard system memory to 48GB of RAM using a special trick - Oscal and others need to come clean with their hardware acts By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 October 25 Oscal Tank 1 pairs a 20,000mAh battery with ambitious hardware claims, yet questions linger over memory accuracy and practicality.
The Oppo Reno 13 Pro adds a far-reaching 3.5x zoom camera for a midrange price By Jamie Richards published 20 March 25 The Reno 13 Pro is ready to make a splash
This new Android phone is designed for everyone who misses the Xperia Play and N-Gage By James Rogerson published 11 December 25 The Ayaneo Pocket Play is coming to Kickstarter soon, and it promises to serve as a true handheld console, while also being a full Android phone.
The modular smartphone returns, sort of, as Chinese vendor you've probably never heard of unveils rugged mobile with two surprising accessories By Wayne Williams published 6 January 25 Oukitel WP300 rugged smartphone comes with two surprising accessories
OnePlus 15R confirmed to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 165Hz display, and more By James Rogerson published 1 December 25 The OnePlus 15R has a 165Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and other high-end specs.
OnePlus 15R launch date confirmed – and it's arriving alongside two other devices By James Rogerson published 24 November 25 The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite are all launching soon, and we now know the colors and pre-order perks.
The latest Nothing Phone 3 leak hints at chipset, camera, and battery specifications By David Nield published 17 May 25 We've got a few more details about the upcoming Nothing flagship, which could well launch in July.