Smartphones

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.
Oppo K15 packs a built-in cooling ... Oppo K15 packs a built-in cooling fan and an 8,000 mAh battery for $340 Oppo's new mid-ranger launches in China with active thermal management, IP69 protection, and multi-day battery life — but a Western release date is still unconfirmed. July 24, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
HMD Touch AI: A $70 Lumia ... HMD Touch AI: A $70 Lumia throwback with ByteDance AI inside HMD has launched a compact Lumia-styled phone in China for around $70, packed with ByteDance's Doubao AI — but Western fans won't be buying one anytime soon. July 24, 2026, 1:34 p.m.
OnePlus N6x launches July 31 — ... OnePlus N6x launches July 31 — but not where you live The budget 5G phone with a headphone jack is India-only, as OnePlus has already exited the US and European markets. July 24, 2026, 12:33 p.m.
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. July 22, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
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.
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