Smartphones

HMD XploraOne: a €179 phone for ... HMD XploraOne: a €179 phone for kids with no social media and a 19-day battery HMD and Norwegian startup Xplora have built a child's first phone that runs its own stripped-down OS, skips the app store, and includes an SOS button — landing in Europe this winter. yesterday
iQOO beats Xiaomi and Vivo in ... iQOO beats Xiaomi and Vivo in China's ultra-flagship activation race The gaming-focused brand topped 241,000 activations — not because of brand heritage, but thanks to active cooling and aggressive pricing. July 13, 2026, 5:31 p.m.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro brings back ... Huawei Pura 90s Pro brings back gradient nostalgia — but HarmonyOS is still a dealbreaker The Pink Guava color is striking, but no Google apps, uncertain UK/US availability, and a $900 price tag make this a tough sell outside China. July 13, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
HMD Asha 305: a $75 Android ... HMD Asha 305: a $75 Android phone built on nostalgia HMD is reviving the Asha name with a budget Android phone, but the specs are firmly entry-level and no US or UK release date exists yet. July 12, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition ... Nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition arrives with dual liquid-and-air cooling for €399 The budget gaming phone packs an active fan plus liquid cooling loop, a 6,210mAh battery, and a 144Hz AMOLED display — but a mid-range chip raises questions about sustained performance. July 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Redmi's next Note skips a generation ... Redmi's next Note skips a generation and brings a 10,000 mAh battery The Redmi Note 17 series launches in China on July 14, with a Pro Max variant tipped to last days on a single charge — though EU buyers may get a smaller cell. July 8, 2026, 4:59 p.m.
Moto G77 Power packs a 7,000 ... Moto G77 Power packs a 7,000 mAh battery — but only India gets it for now Motorola's biggest mid-range battery yet comes with 30W charging and a MediaTek chip, launching in India on July 8 with no UK or US date in sight. July 8, 2026, 2:28 p.m.
Redmi sells 5.5 million phones in ... Redmi sells 5.5 million phones in six months — and the cheap model is doing all the heavy lifting The Redmi K90 and Turbo 5 lines have shifted 5.5 million units since launch, with the base K90 outselling its premium siblings six to one. July 7, 2026, 3:56 p.m.
Xiaomi pulls the plug on its ... Xiaomi pulls the plug on its Civi smartphone line The ultra-thin, selfie-focused series is finished after weak sales made its niche positioning impossible to defend against Redmi and flagship alternatives. July 4, 2026, 5:34 p.m.
Xiaomi 12 and POCO X5 reach ... Xiaomi 12 and POCO X5 reach end of life in 2026 — what it means for you Xiaomi has officially ended software support for 11 devices this year, including former flagships — leaving owners without security patches as EU rules tighten. July 3, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Fire-Boltt creates a new phone brand ... Fire-Boltt creates a new phone brand called Boltt — but it's India-only for now The smartwatch company wants to put its ecosystem into your pocket, not just on your wrist. Here's what we know — and what's still missing. July 1, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Redmi K90 Ultra packs a literal ... Redmi K90 Ultra packs a literal cooling fan and a massive 8,550 mAh battery Xiaomi's new gaming phone ships with active fan cooling and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip — starting at around $410 in China. June 30, 2026, 5:21 p.m.
OnePlus N6 packs an 8,000mAh battery ... OnePlus N6 packs an 8,000mAh battery and bypass charging for gamers The budget phone launched in India on June 30 with a gaming-focused feature that keeps the battery cool while plugged in — but no Western release date is confirmed. June 30, 2026, 2:33 p.m.
Meizu 22 returns with 0.8mm bezels ... Meizu 22 returns with 0.8mm bezels and subsidized pricing — but only in China The compact flagship is back on shelves with government-backed discounts, though global buyers will need to hunt via import channels. June 29, 2026, 6:22 p.m.
Vivo X Fold 6 Shocks with ... Vivo X Fold 6 Shocks with 200MP Camera, 7000mAh Battery, and Bold Challenge to Flagship Rivals The foldable flagship Vivo X Fold 6 features a record-breaking 7000 mAh battery and a 200 MP camera. June 26, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Nubia Air Pro: ZTE's 5.9mm pencil-thin ... Nubia Air Pro: ZTE's 5.9mm pencil-thin Android arrives in Europe for €350 ZTE's slimmest phone yet packs a 6.77-inch AMOLED, 5000mAh battery, and IP69K waterproofing into a frame barely thicker than a stack of credit cards. June 26, 2026, 1:12 p.m.
Sony Unveils Game-Changing LYTIA 610 Sensor: ... Sony Unveils Game-Changing LYTIA 610 Sensor: Boosts Telephoto Shots and Video Quality in Smartphones Sony announced the LYTIA 610 sensor for smartphones. The new product has a resolution of 64 MP, a new pixel structure RB2×2 OCL, 20% more detail, and support for 4K 120 fps video recording. June 24, 2026, 12:31 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G: six-year updates, ... Samsung Galaxy M47 5G: six-year updates, modest gaming, and no Western launch Samsung's new mid-ranger arrives in India on June 29 with a long software support promise — but the gaming tagline doesn't hold up to scrutiny. June 23, 2026, 2:48 p.m.
Realme P4x 4G packs an 8000 ... Realme P4x 4G packs an 8000 mAh battery — but you may not be able to buy it Realme's new budget phone promises two-day battery life and 45W fast charging, but it's only confirmed for select Asian markets so far. June 23, 2026, 12:54 p.m.
OnePlus 15s is dead: the compact ... OnePlus 15s is dead: the compact flagship that never was OnePlus has quietly shelved its small-screen flagship, leaving shoppers who want top-tier performance in a one-handed phone with nowhere obvious to turn. June 22, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
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