Smartphones

Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro ... Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL: bigger batteries, new HiLight LED, and a stealth price hike Google's new flagship duo arrives August 20 with a 2nm Tensor G6 chip, exclusive AI camera features, and a base price of $1,099 — but the 128GB tier is gone, so you're paying more whether you like it or not. yesterday
Google Pixel 11 is official: Tensor ... Google Pixel 11 is official: Tensor G6, a triple camera, and seven years of updates Google's 2026 flagship starts at $899 in the US and £879 in the UK, drops the 128GB tier, and brings a new 2nm chip before Apple's iPhone 18 arrives in September. yesterday
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $1,899 ... Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $1,899 foldable with triple the durability claims Google's latest foldable arrives August 20 with a lighter build, brighter screens, and a new LED notification ring — but it costs $100 more than last year's model. yesterday
HMD wants to revive a Nokia ... HMD wants to revive a Nokia slider phone — but don't hold your breath A 2020 Nokia N95 prototype with a side-sliding screen is back in the conversation, but HMD has made no official announcement and its confirmed roadmap shows no slider. yesterday
This is what Microsoft's Surface Phone ... This is what Microsoft's Surface Phone could have looked like Photos of an internal prototype codenamed Raven have surfaced online, showing a magnesium-clad Windows Phone device that never made it to store shelves. yesterday
POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro ... POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro confirmed for global launch — but with smaller batteries Firmware code reveals the global versions of Xiaomi's Redmi K100 Pro Max and K100 Pro will shed over 1,000 mAh each compared to their Chinese counterparts. yesterday
Redmi K100 Pro and Pro Max ... Redmi K100 Pro and Pro Max launch with massive batteries and a 200MP camera Xiaomi's new flagships pack Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 9,070 mAh batteries, and Bose-tuned audio — a global POCO rebrand looks likely within months. Aug. 11, 2026, 7:59 p.m.
Honor Play 80: a $150 5G ... Honor Play 80: a $150 5G phone built for basics, not bragging Honor's new budget Android lands in China at around $150, packing a 5,300 mAh battery and 5G — but no Western launch is on the horizon yet. Aug. 11, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
Minimal Phone 2 ditches E Ink ... Minimal Phone 2 ditches E Ink for OLED — but keeps the QWERTY keyboard The crowdfunded BlackBerry-style phone raises $800K on Kickstarter, swapping its monochrome screen for a 3.92-inch AMOLED display while holding onto its physical keyboard. Aug. 11, 2026, 3:18 p.m.
Galaxy Fold8 breaks Samsung preorder records ... Galaxy Fold8 breaks Samsung preorder records — and the company just ordered 1 million more Samsung's widened 4:3 foldable pulled in 1.44 million preorders in a single week, 38% above last year's Z Fold7, pushing the company to urgently scale up production. Aug. 11, 2026, 1:34 p.m.
Sony Xperia 1 IX leaks early ... Sony Xperia 1 IX leaks early — eSIM-only and satellite SOS on the way Three model codes for Sony's 2027 flagship have appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, revealing eSIM-only support and satellite emergency calling for Japan. Aug. 10, 2026, 6:33 p.m.
iQOO Z11 launches in India on ... iQOO Z11 launches in India on August 20 with a chip no other phone has yet The iQOO Z11 debuts the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo in India, paired with a curved 6.83-inch AMOLED display — but there's no UK or US release in sight. Aug. 9, 2026, 12:52 p.m.
Xiaomi's Redmi 17 lands in Europe ... Xiaomi's Redmi 17 lands in Europe at €219 — but there's no 5G The budget Android arrives in Germany and Spain with a massive 7,500 mAh battery and a 120Hz screen, yet tops out at 4G connectivity. Aug. 8, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Redmi 17 5G lands in Europe ... Redmi 17 5G lands in Europe with a massive 7,500mAh battery at €210 Xiaomi's latest budget 5G phone skips the spec compromises rivals make, keeping a huge battery and launching on Android 16 out of the box. Aug. 4, 2026, 6:48 p.m.
Zinwa Q27: A BlackBerry-style Android phone ... Zinwa Q27: A BlackBerry-style Android phone with a physical keyboard is now up for pre-order The Zinwa Q27 packs a full QWERTY keyboard, 4-inch AMOLED, and Android 16 for $420 — but don't expect it at your door anytime soon. Aug. 2, 2026, 2:50 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro: six years ... Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro: six years of updates in a $275 phone Samsung's new mid-ranger ships with a 6,000 mAh battery, Gorilla Glass Victus+, and a software support promise that outlasts most rivals — but only India gets it for now. July 31, 2026, 6:07 p.m.
Tecno's 0mm bezel phone concept looks ... Tecno's 0mm bezel phone concept looks stunning — if it ever ships The Chinese brand is teasing a truly bezel-free smartphone at IFA 2026, but it rarely sells devices in the US or UK, and this is still just a concept. July 31, 2026, 5:14 p.m.
Nokia 250 4G Smart is a ... Nokia 250 4G Smart is a keypad phone with AI — built only for China HMD has unveiled a feature phone with cloud tools, AI voice translation, and Alipay support. It's not coming to the US or UK. July 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Vivo X500: the world's first 2nm ... Vivo X500: the world's first 2nm phone is coming — but not necessarily to you The Vivo X500 series runs the new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, a 2nm chip that outpaces Snapdragon on paper — though US and UK availability are still up in the air. July 29, 2026, 3:28 p.m.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Is Coming ... Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Is Coming Back in 2027 The original sold out its entire 30,000-unit run in weeks. Now Samsung is planning a second model — and wider availability may finally follow. July 27, 2026, 10:36 p.m.
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