Samsung is also doubling down on Galaxy AI features like Now Brief, Now Nudge and upgraded Circle to Search, positioning the new phones as more proactive assistants than before. As usual, though, the Ultra model is where Samsung is pushing the envelope the furthest. It gains the most advanced camera system, faster wired and wireless charging and the company's new built-in Privacy Display tech.
The iQOO Z11x is most likely powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, based on the listing's details. This was paired with 8GB of RAM in the prototype which ran the benchmark. The device will launch running Android 16 with OriginOS 6 on top.
Motorola's Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, also known as the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra outside of North America, are now finally being updated to Android 16 in the US, days after Google launched the first beta of Android 17. So we definitely can't praise Motorola for being fast with this release - Google rolled out Android 16 in June of last year.
According to the report, the Oppo Find X9s for global markets will offer different specs compared to the Chinese variant. It is said to sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom capability.
The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are definitely both coming soon, since we've already seen them getting certified by various authorities across the globe. Today, the Poco X8 Pro has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, because a prototype has run the benchmark. As you can see from the screenshot below, it managed a single-core score of 1,708 and a multi-core score of 6,297.
The new tablet has an 11-inch 1920x1200 IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 10,100 mAh battery. The Honor Pad X8b is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top, it's 7.25mm thin, and weighs 496g. It comes with a charger in the box, at least in Saudi Arabia.
Samsung's Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 are now listed in the Google Play Console, a sure sign that their official launch is very near. The listings confirm that the Galaxy A37 is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1480 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM in one variant (though more will undoubtedly be offered). The phone will run Android 16 out of the box, unsurprisingly. Here it is in the official image revealed by the listing.
The Nothing Phone (4a) has run the Geekbench AI benchmark today. The phone has the model number A069, runs Android 16, and the prototype running the benchmark has 12GB of RAM, though we assume there will be lower amounts of memory offered as well.
The Infinix Note 60 was already spotted in the Geekbench online database, and today the Note 60 Ultra ran the benchmark too, with the model number X6877. As you can see, it managed a single-core score of 1,609 and a multi-core score of 6,762 in Geekbench 6.6. The Note 60 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC, which is a bit of a shame since the Dimensity 8500 was made official recently.
A few days ago we heard the first rumored details about the upcoming Honor 600, and today the Honor 600 Lite has apparently appeared in the Geekbench online database. As usual, this has revealed its chipset, which is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. In the prototype that ran the benchmark with the model number LNA-NX1, this was paired with 8GB of RAM. The Honor 600 Lite will run Android 16 from the moment it launches.
The OnePlus 10 Pro launched back in 2022 with Android 12 on board, and has since received three major OS updates taking it to Android 15. Actually, scratch that - the update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 has just started rolling out. It's only available in India at the moment, and arrives over-the-air as build NE2211_16.0.3.500(EX01). OnePlus promises that it will reach more regions and users in the near future.
This will be the typical advertised capacity, whereas the rated capacity is 6,870 mAh. The battery will last 1,600 cycles before it goes below 80% of its initial capacity. The phone will support 55W wired charging, and it's IP68 certified for dust and water resistance. It received a C (on a scale of A to E) when it comes to repairability, and it's rated B for drop resistance.
Not long ago we saw the upcoming Honor Magic8 Pro Air in the Geekbench online database, but there's another unannounced phone that's recently run the benchmark as well. We're talking about the Infinix handset with the model number X6891, which is rumored to be the GT 50 Pro. This will apparently be the successor to the GT 30 Pro which launched in May-June of last year (perhaps Infinix is skipping the number 40 due to tetraphobia in some Asian markets).
The RedMagic 11 Air is coming soon, and today on Weibo more of its specs have been revealed. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.85-inch screen, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 24GB of RAM, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging. It measures 163.82 x 76.54 x 7.85mm and weighs 207g. It has an active cooling fan built-in, and an under-display selfie camera too.
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.
The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa - the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master.
After launching the Galaxy A07 4G in August, Samsung is now gearing up to introduce the Galaxy A07 5G. The upcoming 5G variant has now surfaced on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications. The phone is listed on Geekbench with the model number SM-A076B, which is said to belong to the Galaxy A07 5G. It is seen to be running Android 16 and has 4GB of RAM.
A prototype A57 ran Geekbench earlier today, and, as always, this has revealed the chipset that's powering it. It's the Exynos 1680, the successor to the Exynos 1580 in the Galaxy A56. The new chip is clearly still in the testing phase, so don't take the results too seriously. For what it's worth, it managed a single-core score of 1,311 and a multi-core score of 4,347 in Geekbench 6.5 for Android.
Asus launched its Android 16 beta program for the Zenfone 12 Ultra back in August, and after almost exactly three months of testing, it's now finally ready to roll out the finalized version. It's not just rolling out to the Zenfone 12 Ultra, but also the ROG Phone 9. The new build is 36.0810.1810.43, and the download size is over 1GB.
Realme went with a swappable camera bump design, giving you a choice of not just form, but also finish and color. The camera bump can either be a rectangle or a circle and in different looks as well - like a robot. Or, technically, you can leave the phone without a camera bump, defaulting to a car-without-a-bumper-kind-of-look. Realme sent us all seven camera bumps that will be initially available, and we have all of them lined up for your viewing pleasure.
E-readers typically force a trade-off between portability and capability. Compact models fit easily in bags but often lack processing power or features beyond basic reading. Larger tablets offer more functionality but become awkward to carry daily. Most devices focus on storage capacity and screen size while ignoring the need for smarter tools that support active reading and deeper engagement with content rather than just passive consumption.
OnePlus has now started rolling out the stable update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The rollout is starting with units purchased in India, and OnePlus promises it will reach more regions soon.
The changelog is extensive and includes Modes, which let you block notifications to help you concentrate in situations like driving, working, or sleeping. You also get a new Recommended option in display quality settings, there's a new way to set the screen's white balance, there's a new way to turn Side sense on and off, you get the ability to open the lock screen settings from the home screen, and you can now check the battery's status too.
Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for two Galaxy A series smartphones - the Galaxy A06 4G and the Galaxy A07 4G. The One UI 8 stable update for the Galaxy A06 4G comes with firmware version A065FXXU7CYJ8, while the update for the Galaxy A07 4G comes with firmware version A075FXXU1BYJA. Samsung Galaxy A06 The update for both smartphones requires a download of around 2.3GB and is rolling out in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia,
