The OnePlus 15R has landed with an even bigger battery than the OnePlus 15 By James Rogerson published 17 December 25 The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite are now available to pre-order.
Motorola’s iPhone Air rival brings a bigger battery, faster charging, and a much better price to the ultra-thin table By Axel Metz published 5 November 25 Motorola has released its super-slim Edge 70 smartphone, and I can't believe how affordable it is.
JCB debuts trio of Android rugged smartphones with midrange features - but I fear it won't be affordable enough to bother rivals By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 June 25 JCB’s rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.
This smartphone puts a 100 lumens HD DLP projector in your pocket, a powerful camping light and even a low-light camera for nocturnal excursions By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 April 25 The 8849 Tank 4 blurs the line between rugged smartphones and portable projectors, making it a niche favorite for off-grid professionals.
One of the most outrageous smartphones of 2025, the one with a 16,000mAh battery, built-in smartwatch and earbuds, will go on sale for less than $400 By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 May 25 The Oukitel WP300 packs a massive 16,000mAh battery, detachable smartwatch-earbuds, an LED light, and flagship-level specs - and is launching soon on Kickstarter for just $399.
This is the world's first 8K 5G 360 degrees camera - and it is also weatherproof By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 March 25 Nokia's 8K 5G-enabled 360° camera offers high-resolution, low-latency video with 3D spatial audio.
This rugged smartphone has a built-in projector, camping lights and a 22000mAh battery that can wireless charge another phone By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 March 25 The Doogee V Max Play redefines outdoor smartphones with a built-in projector, camping lights, and an ultra-long-lasting 22,000mAh battery.
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is officially landing this week – and here's what to expect By David Nield published 27 October 25 Nothing has announced that it's launching a fourth handset for 2025, and it's likely to be the cheapest yet.
TCL's ultra-affordable 60XE uses NXTpaper to potentially break all kinds of battery life records By Lance Ulanoff published 8 January 25 The price and battery life on this US-available TCL 60XE Nxtpaper 5G is jaw-dropping.
The HMD Key is the cheapest big-brand smartphone I’ve ever seen By Jamie Richards published 3 January 25 HMD, which owns the Nokia brand, has released its new Key smartphone for the equivalent of $74.
This Blackberry-style phone with an E-Ink screen wants to fix your scrolling addiction By Mark Wilson published 24 January 24 The Minimal Phone is another take on the basic phone with an E-Ink screen and a keyboard
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 already looks old, thanks to Xiaomi's first flip phone By Mark Wilson published 17 July 24 Xiaomi has released the first specs and images for its new Mix Flip phone – and it looks like a Samsung Z Flip 6 on steroids.
The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery By James Rogerson published 16 December 25 OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.
Nothing ‘betting on the future’ by calling on its community to redesign Nothing Phone 2a By James Ide published 22 March 24 Nothing has invited community members to collaborate on designing a variant of the Nothing Phone 2a.
Want a phone with a headphone jack? Nubia Music Phone has two, plus a huge speaker By Becky Scarrott published 29 February 24 ZTE says the just-unveiled Nubia Music Phone's vinyl-styled rear speaker boasts 600% more volume than your smartphone.
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite could launch soon as a super-affordable alternative to the 3a – but it probably shouldn't By James Rogerson published 14 October 25 The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is reportedly coming soon in just one configuration and two colors.
Nothing Phone 3's big upgrades could include on-device generative AI By James Ide published 3 April 24 Nothing’s next phone is rumored to use Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 to bring in generative AI to the mid-range contender.
This is the most powerful rugged smartphone ever built, and its CPU is supposedly faster than the iPhone 15 Pro Max By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 March 25 Ulefone’s Armor 28 Ultra brings flagship power to rugged phones with a Dimensity 9300+ chip and AI capabilities.
Brace yourself: Xiaomi warns of a ‘sizeable rise’ in smartphone prices next year By James Rogerson, James Rogerson published 19 November 25 Xiaomi claims that rising memory prices could lead to increased pricing for phones, and AI is to blame.
Nothing reveals tempting CMF Phone 2 Pro pricing and specs alongside bargain wireless earbuds By Hamish Hector published 28 April 25 Nothing just announced four new CMF products and they sound like ultra-affordable superstars.
Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android By David Nield published 3 December 24 Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.
The confirmed OnePlus 15 battery capacity puts it ahead of its Apple, Samsung and Google rivals By David Nield published 21 October 25 The OnePlus 15 is going to come carrying a battery that has a larger capacity than all of its main competitors.
Say 'Hi Barbie!' to the Barbie Flip Phone, HMD's hot pink take on a retro classic By Axel Metz last updated 25 February 24 Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced an upcoming, Barbie-branded flip phone.
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is official – here are 10 reasons why it might be the strangest phone ever made By Lance Ulanoff published 16 June 25 Every odd thing about the $499 Trump phone – and one idea you might actually like.
The return of the OG: Chinese firm wants to Androidify the BlackBerry Classic and sell it for $400, with Passport and KEYone to follow By Wayne Williams published 14 June 25 Zinwa Q25 brings BlackBerry Classic back with Android 13 and global LTE support.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 has landed, with a 9,000mAh battery and serious gaming credentials By James Rogerson published 9 January 26 The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the OnePlus Turbo 6V combine big batteries with high refresh rates and surprisingly low prices.
HMD's new Skyline smartphone promises easy repairs and the ability to disconnect By Cesar Cadenas published 18 July 24 The HMD Skyline can block all notifications and even contacts from reaching you, plus it's easy to repair.
Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to launch in 2026 - Zinwa Q27 will run Android 16 and have an unmistakable BB design By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25 Zinwa Q27 brings a BlackBerry-inspired design, Android 16 software, and mid-range specs, aiming to merge nostalgia with modern smartphone capabilities.
Bored with smartphones? These 5 upcoming flagships could change your mind in 2026 By James Rogerson published 14 December 25 Some of the most exciting phones in years could be landing in 2026, from the iPhone Fold to the Ayaneo Pocket Play and beyond.
The world’s thinnest phone was just revealed, but a new iPhone 17 Air leak suggests it could be even slimmer By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25 Slim pickings