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The OnePlus 15 just launched in late October, but we're already hearing the second rumor about its successor in the past few days. First, the OnePlus 16 was said to be getting a 200MP camera sensor, and now there's some interesting news about its screen too. OnePlus has allegedly started testing a display with a refresh rate of at least 200Hz for its next flagship smartphone. It's unclear exactly what the refresh rate is - 240Hz would be the most obvious choice, but the source of this leak doesn't go into such detail unfortunately. OnePlus 15 Still, even if it's "just" 200Hz it...

The Honor Power launched back in April with a huge (at the time) 8,000 mAh battery, and its successor, the Power2, is due to be officially unveiled on January 5 with a 10,080 mAh battery. Thanks to a premature carrier listing in China, we now have the list of the Power2's most important specs. The phone features a 6.79-inch OLED screen with 1200x2640 resolution, a 50MP main camera, a 5MP secondary rear camera, and a 16MP selfie snapper. At the helm is MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage. The Honor Power2 measures 162.1 x 76.3 x 7.98mm and...

As the calendar flips to 2026, we’re hitting refresh once again. The new year is ushering in a familiar mix of anticipation, curiosity, and excitement for what’s next in mobile tech. 2025 kept the industry moving at full speed. From ever-more capable smartphones, tablets and wearables to Agentic AI going mainstream, it was another year where innovation didn’t slow down for a moment. 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...

We’ve recently seen a surge in smartphones from Chinese brands packing 8,000mAh or larger batteries. Now, a tipster claims that Samsung SDI is testing a massive 20,000mAh dual-cell battery for smartphones. Samsung isn’t exactly known for pushing battery capacities in its smartphones. Even its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, comes with a 5,000mAh cell. However, according to a tipster, Samsung SDI is currently testing a dual-cell silicon–carbon battery with a massive 20,000mAh capacity. According to the tipster, the dual-cell setup consists of a 12,000mAh cell measuring 6.3mm...

The Realme 16 Pro series is set to launch on January 6, featuring the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ variants. While Realme has already confirmed most of the specifications, a new leak has now revealed the phones’ pricing details in India. According to a tipster, the Realme 16 Pro+ will start at INR 39,999 ($445) for the 8GB/128GB variant. The 8GB/256GB will be priced at INR 41,999 ($470), whereas the 12GB/256GB model will cost INR 44,999 ($500). Realme 16 Pro+ will get a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. On the other hand, the Realme 16 Pro is tipped to be priced at INR 31,999 ($355) for the...

Dreame, best known for its robot vacuum cleaners, has just announced that it's entering two new markets next year. 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". Dreame hasn't unveiled any details about its smart ring and action camera yet, just that the former should...

Last week, Motorola teased the launch of the Moto X70 Air Pro, and the company has now revealed additional details about the upcoming device. The X70 Air Pro is expected to be marketed as the Edge 70 Pro in global markets. In a new Weibo post, Motorola shared another teaser for the X70 Air Pro. While the launch date remains undisclosed, the teaser confirms that the phone will feature a periscope telephoto camera. The Moto X70 Air Pro will feature a triple rear camera setup and offer several AI-backed enhancements. Notably, the Moto X70 Air came with dual rear cameras. It is also...

The Redmi Note 15 Pro lineup debuted in China in August. Now, months later, the Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ are receiving new color options to mark the New Year 2026 celebrations. Redmi revealed the new color options on Weibo, but they are also available for pre-order online via the official Xiaomi China store. The Redmi Note 15 Pro will be sold in a new Cherry Red color option. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+, on the other hand, will be available in a Mocha Brown color. The new color options offer a leather-like texture. They will go on sale starting January 1. The Note 15 Pro...

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. Redmi Turbo 4 It’s worth noting that both Dimensity chipsets have yet to be announced. As per a recent rumor, the Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 25, although another leak...

At CES next month, where it's holding a product launch in its own standalone exhibition space, Samsung is now rumored to be demonstrating a new Brain Health feature that detects early signs of dementia. This will work by analyzing various metrics, and will join Samsung's many other preventative healthcare features, which include blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and irregular heart rhythm notifications. The new Brain Health feature will use data collected by Samsung smartphones and smartwatches, including gait patterns, changes in a user's voice, and sleep status. Based on analysis of...