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15 hours agoTop 10 trending phones of week 1
Xiaomi 17 Ultra led weekly attention, followed by Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S25 Ultra; Apple, Honor, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi models completed the top ten.
The Oppo Reno15 series has now gone global with the launch of the Reno15 Pro Max, Reno15 Pro, and Reno15. While all of these are rebranded models, Oppo has also introduced an entirely new addition to the lineup, the Reno15 F 5G. Oppo's new Reno15 F is equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone also supports expandable storage.
The Galaxy S26 will come with a 4,300 mAh battery (300 mAh bigger than its predecessor's), while the Galaxy S26+ will support "3x zoom HDR shooting", and the S26 Ultra will have a previously rumored electronically controllable "privacy display" feature to keep prying eyes away from it. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC globally, while the other two models will also use the Exynos 2600 in some markets
Samsung's upcoming premium A-series smartphone, the Galaxy A57, will reportedly sport a flexible OLED display for the first time. According to a report, the panel will be supplied by Chinese display manufacturer CSOT. While CSOT won't be the sole supplier of the flexible OLED panels for the Galaxy A57, this would mark the first time Samsung is set to source displays from a manufacturer other than its in-house Samsung Display.
Behind the scenes at GSMArena HQ, it was just as busy. Testing devices, digging into specs, breaking news as it happens, and turning complex PR terminology into clear, useful information for millions of readers and viewers around the world. In terms of numbers, we added over 780 new devices to our database and published nearly 5,000 news articles. The review team explored over 140 smartphones and tablets in our usual detailed format,
Motorola has already upgraded a bunch of its devices to Android 16, but not the Edge 50 Neo, at least not yet. This will, however, thankfully change soon, as the company has now revealed when we should expect Android 16 to roll out to the Edge 50 Neo. Motorola Edge 50 Neo It will happen by the end of January, so there are only a few weeks left to wait, at most.
From proving that your user experience and user interface designs are perfect for showcasing the intricacy of your design and all the details that make up the whole experience, mockups can help you do plenty with just a few images. And today, we're bringing you a collection of professionally designed and realistic mobile mockup templates. They are easy to customize. All you have to do is boot up Photoshop, replace the mockup placeholders with your own designs, and tweak the PSD files to suit your or your client's branding.
The brand will introduce its first smart ring and first action camera during CES, which takes place in just a few days in Las Vegas. Dreame will have two booths this year, a "flagship ecosystem exhibit" taking up over 1,200m² at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and a separate booth at the Venetian with a "dedicated zone for premium smart cleaning experiences".
Over the past few months, multiple rumors surrounding the Redmi Turbo 5 series have surfaced online. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the chipsets expected to power the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Redmi Turbo 5 will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, whereas the Turbo 5 Pro will use the Dimensity 9500e chipset. It's worth noting that both Dimensity chipsets have yet to be announced.
It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. As you can see from the screenshot below, the prototype which ran Geekbench managed a single-core score of 2,753 and a multi-core score of 8,990, but as always we'd caution you against taking such scores too seriously as the device hasn't been launched yet.
Samsung announced the Exynos 2600 last week as the world's first 2nm chipset. It is expected to make its debut on the Galaxy S26 series in Q1, 2026, and we now have some additional details regarding the 2600's AI capabilities. The new chip is equipped with an all-new NPU, which is claimed to offer a 113% improvement over the Exynos 2500, and we now get confirmation that it will also get a significant boost for on-device AI tasks.
The iGaming industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade, driven by innovations in software, regulation and player expectations. Operators now compete not only on game libraries and bonuses but on user interface quality, fairness, and mobile-first delivery. A sophisticated approach to product design and customer care is essential for any brand that wants to retain players and expand into new markets.
Phần visual trong Tower Rush thể hiện sự tinh tế rõ rệt. Hệ thống đồ họa được tạo ra với độ tỉ mỉ cao, mang đến ấn tượng về mặt hình ảnh. Cách phối màu độc đáo và hiệu ứng tinh tế tạo bầu không khí sống động. Thêm vào đó, hệ thống âm thanh tuyệt vời gây ra hoàn hảo cho trải nghiệm tổng thể.
Google's hardware division didn't have a particularly strong 2025, releasing new phones that didn't really stand out as particularly innovative. That's not the best strategy in any market, but it's particularly damaging in those outside the US where more makers are present. And, sure, Google isn't primarily a hardware company, but it makes phones, earbuds, and smartwatches every year and fails to make a meaningful market impact against the likes of Samsung and Apple, its main rivals.
Nothing has released the stable version of the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 for the CMF Phone 1. The company says Nothing OS 4.0 "brings a more refined and personal experience, with visual refreshes, deeper customisation across the system, and improvements designed to make everyday use smoother and more comfortable." You can head over here to learn more about what's new in Nothing OS 4.0.
Last week, renders of the Motorola Signature surfaced online, revealing the smartphone's design and color options. The Motorola Signature, reportedly codenamed 'Urus' and previously rumored as the Edge 70 Ultra, will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones in Motorola's new Signature series. There's no word from Motorola about it yet, but thanks to Indian online retailer Flipkart, we now know the Signature series is coming soon.
A few months after launch, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra had outsold its two siblings - of the 9.16 million total, 5.08 million were Ultra phones, 2.41 million were vanilla S25 units and a low 1.67 million were the Plus model. By the end of June, the S25 series had outsold the S24 series by 12.2% during the same time frame.
Realme is set to unveil the Realme 16 Pro, Realme 16 Pro+, and Realme Buds Air8 on January 6, but these won't be the only products to go official that day, as Realme today announced it will also introduce the Realme Pad 3 on January 6. The Realme Pad 3 will be unveiled in India on January 6 at 12 PM local time, and the image shared by Realme reveals it will come in two colors. Realme hasn't detailed the Pad 3's specs sheet, but it confirmed that the tablet will feature a 2.8K "Book-View Display" and a 12,200 mAh battery.
Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup once again puts its users in a familiar position - choosing between two very similar yet distinctly positioned models. The gap between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro is as small as ever, but as they say, the devil is in the details - and those details might justify the Pro's higher asking price for some, while others may find the standard model more than enough.
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) is largely similar to the 2025 model that debuted in July this year, but offers a different processor and minor improvements. It sports an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 2456x1600-pixel resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The tablet is also available in a Soft Light Edition that offers an anti-glare coating.
The Honor Win series is scheduled to debut in China on December 26 as the brand's first gaming-focused lineup. While Honor has already confirmed several details about the phones, a new leak has now revealed their camera specifications. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Honor Win and Win RT will come with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide unit. Both phones will also offer a 50MP selfie camera.
Apple warned the law's requirements "open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, and privacy and security risks." Cupertino has complied anyway, and said it introduced "Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and requirements that help protect children from inappropriate content and scams." Apple also dropped its App Store commissions to 10 percent "for the vast majority of developers."
You are browsing a store on your phone. You finally find the perfect pair of running shoes. The model looks great, the color is exactly what you wanted, and you are mentally already wearing them on your morning run. You tap the "Select Size" button. And that is where the excitement dies. Your size is grayed out. Crossed out. Unavailable. In 90% of e-commerce apps, this is where the user journey ends.
Our smartphones are magical things far more than dopamine drip providers and a way to keep in touch with friends and family. Using the built-in features and easily available additional apps, there are plenty of clever things you can do with your smartphone. Turn your phone into a tape measure The iPhone's Measure app uses augmented reality and the device's camera to calculate everything from ceiling heights to room dimensions handy for those DIY tasks that require a quick decision.
Samsung launched the Galaxy XR headset back in October, and today the repairability experts over at iFixit have taken one apart, revealing its innards for us all to see in the video embedded below. The Galaxy XR is lighter than Apple's Vision Pro, and has magnetic face cushions and light seals. The headset's entry point is from the front, so the plastic shell needs to be removed first.
The Huawei Mate X7 is now an international phone. It's available in White, Black, and this lovely Nebula Red color. You get the one configuration, but it's a solid 16/512GB. The price is €2,099, a bit more than similar phones like the Honor Magic V5 (€1,599). For the price, you get a solid retail experience. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 66W charger, and a case with a detachable kickstand.