Smartphones

Honor Robot Phone: a motorized gimbal ... Honor Robot Phone: a motorized gimbal arm and ARRI color science in your pocket Honor's most ambitious smartphone yet packs a mechanical 4DoF gimbal, triple 200MP cameras, and professional cinema color developed with legendary camera maker ARRI — but it's China-only for now. yesterday
Honor 600 Pro Flash Limited Edition: ... Honor 600 Pro Flash Limited Edition: China gets 10,000 mAh power bank bundled — UK buyers don't A 10-day China-only sale wraps Honor's biggest phone in a premium accessory bundle. The UK version ships with a smaller battery and none of the extras. July 21, 2026, 6:39 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide: titanium ... Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide: titanium hinge, wider screens, no surprises left Samsung's next foldable flagship arrives with a new Flex Titanium hinge designed to cut the crease, a wider outer screen, and a starting price of £1,699 — weeks ahead of Apple's expected foldable debut. July 21, 2026, 1:47 p.m.
Infinix HOT 70 Pro 5G: Color-Changing ... Infinix HOT 70 Pro 5G: Color-Changing Design, IP68, and Bundled AI at Mid-Range Price Infinix's new mid-ranger packs a heat-sensitive back panel, military-grade durability, a Sony camera sensor, and built-in AI tools — at a price that undercuts most of the competition. July 17, 2026, 4:38 p.m.
Honor Robot Phone enters mass production ... Honor Robot Phone enters mass production with a motorized gimbal and 200MP camera Honor's CEO confirmed the Robot Phone is ready to ship in Q3 2026 — but a Western release date remains unconfirmed amid trade uncertainties. July 16, 2026, 2:29 p.m.
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. July 14, 2026, 5 p.m.
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.
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