Xiaomi 18 Pro is getting a bigger rear screen

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/xiaomi-18-pro-bigger-rear-screen/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Back in September of last year, Xiaomi launched the 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max which both feature a rear screen. The Xiaomi 17 Pro's rear display is a 2.7-inch panel. This, however, is now rumored to grow in its successor, the Xiaomi 18 Pro. According to a leaker on Weibo, this device's rear screen will measure a whopping 4 inches diagonally. Xiaomi 17 Pro Not just that, but it will be a higher-brightness panel than the Xiaomi 17 Pro's, and will be higher-resolution too, leading to a higher pixels-per-inch number. The rear screen will have large rounded corners, and there's also...</p> June 5, 2026 at 07:06AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CotNUMz

RedMagic Astra 2 gets certified ahead of release this month, here are the main specs

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/redmagic-astra-2-specs/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The next RedMagic tablet is launching in China as the RedMagic Tablet 5 Pro this month, that much has already been confirmed by the brand. We expect this to be branded Astra 2 internationally, since the original Astra was a rebranded Tablet 3 Pro for global markets, and the number 4 was skipped due to tetraphobia). Today the RedMagic Astra 2 has been certified for sale in China by the relevant authorities, and this process has revealed that it has support for 80W wired charging. The prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo says the Astra 2 will have a 9-inch...</p> June 5, 2026 at 05:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7Z8WqVt

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max camera details leak, two 200MP sensors are in

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/xiaomi-18-pro-max-camera-details/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A new rumor from China today claims the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will have a 200MP main camera using a 1/1.28" type "new generation" LOFIC sensor. The phone also allegedly has a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture. This camera uses a 1/1.56" type sensor. The telephoto camera will support macro shooting from approximately 15cm. This is a wildly different setup compared to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 50MP main camera and 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The telemacro focusing will be closer in the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max too, 15cm vs....</p> June 5, 2026 at 04:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PIoSfrh

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to have both Exynos and Snapdragon chips

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/galaxy-z-flip8-soc-rumor/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>We've already heard that Samsung would be using the Exynos 2600 SoC in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8, but today a new report from a Korean tipster brings some additional context. Apparently, the company will use both the Exynos 2600 and a Qualcomm chip (presumably the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5), and which one you get will depend on your region. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leaked CAD-based render Samsung has done this before, it's nothing new, and if history repeats then expect North America to get the Snapdragon version for sure. What's interesting is that the source of this rumor claims...</p> June 5, 2026 at 12:59AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bVQJ7os

vivo X500 Pro Max display details leak

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/vivo-x500-pro-max-display-details-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Back in April we first heard that vivo's upcoming X500 family would also include the X500 Pro Max, with the brand seemingly following in Xiaomi's footsteps, which of course was itself inspired by Apple's long-running smartphone naming scheme. Today Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared some details about the vivo X500 Pro Max's screen. According to him, it will be a 6.85-inch flat LIPO OLED panel with "2.5D" glass on top, "2K" resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate. vivo X300 Pro The panel will also support high-frequency PWM dimming across the entire brightness range. The screen...</p> June 4, 2026 at 06:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vrNVtWK

Oppo and vivo are both making DJI Osmo Pocket 4 competitors, camera info leaks

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/oppo-vivo-vlogging-cameras/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Back in February we first heard that vivo was working on its very own vlogging camera to rival DJI's Osmo Pocket line, and now a new rumor from China claims Oppo is doing the same too. According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, both the Oppo and the vivo devices will feature a 200MP camera using a 1/1.12" type sensor. That size is very specific and points towards Sony's Lytia 901, unveiled last November. DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Oppo may co-brand its vlogging camera with Hasselblad, and vivo with Zeiss. Both of these will have "flagship-level" chips that aren't mentioned, and they will...</p> June 4, 2026 at 04:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uHNz4FB

Xiaomi 18 display and battery details leak

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/xiaomi-18-display-battery-details-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Xiaomi 18 is coming in September, rumor has it, and according to a new leak from China, it will boast a 6.4-inch flat screen. That's marginally bigger than its predecessor's 6.3" panel, and it will keep the same 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Xiaomi 18's panel will allegedly have "2K" resolution, which is an improvement over the Xiaomi 17, as well as ultra-narrow bezels, and large rounded corners. The phone's battery capacity will start with the number 7, and one commenter on Weibo seems to think it will be 7,800 mAh. Xiaomi 17 Anyway, even if it's "just" 7,000 mAh, that's still...</p> June 4, 2026 at 02:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cAZgM7S

Apple's first Developer Center in Europe will open its doors in Berlin later this year

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/apple-developer-center-berlin/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple is looking to improve its relationship with and help out app developers in Europe as it announces plans to open its first Apple Developer Center on the continent. It will be located in the Mitte district of Berlin, Germany, and will open its doors later this year. Apple already has Developer Centers in Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai and Singapore. The center will be a place where developers can attend workshops where they will learn more about the wide variety of Apple platforms: phones with iOS, tablets with iPadOS, desktops with macOS, smartwatches with watchOS, streaming devices...</p> June 4, 2026 at 12:51AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PiyZDpX

Asus unveils the VivoWatch 6 Plus with ECG and blood pressure monitoring

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/asus-vivowatch-6-plus/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Today at Computex Asus unveiled a new smartwatch. It's called VivoWatch 6 Plus, and unfortunately the company didn't publish a whole lot of information about it so far. The device has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen, sapphire crystal glass on top, and its case is made from titanium. The watch supports blood pressure measurement and ECG, as well as sleep breathing movement and gait analysis, "offering deeper insights into the risk of chronic disease and long-term health trends", the sparse official press release says. These features "combined with real-time health feedback transform the...</p> June 3, 2026 at 05:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mSG49Qx

Oppo's upcoming ColorOS said to be borrowing some Liquid Glass UI elements from Apple

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/oppo-coloros-17-liquid-glass/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The next big release for Oppo's Android skin is ColorOS 17, which will presumably be based on Android 17. This is coming within the next few months, and today a rumor from China claims it will draw more than a little bit of inspiration from Apple's Liquid Glass design, introduced with iOS 26 last year. Unfortunately there aren't many details, but the source claims Oppo's version is more "liquid acrylic" than "liquid glass", since it has "relatively weak refraction" on the UI elements. The advantage of choosing this option is allegedly lower power consumption and better...</p> June 3, 2026 at 03:51AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HxgNvq2

iPhone Ultra to sport a liquid metal hinge

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/iphone-ultra-liquid-metal-hinge/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple's first foldable smartphone, widely rumored to be coming this fall under the name iPhone Ultra, is now said to sport a liquid metal hinge. This information comes from one of the most prolific leakers over on Weibo. According to this source, the development of the iPhone Ultra is progressing rapidly, and prototypes have already been shipped to carriers worldwide for testing ahead of the launch. Despite the name, "liquid metal" is an alloy that isn't actually liquid, but unlike traditional metals, which have a rigid, crystalline atomic structure, it has a disordered,...</p> June 3, 2026 at 02:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1g3ybkm

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra's dummy units appear in side-by-side comparison photos

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-fold8-ultra-dummy-units-surface/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, now reportedly renamed Galaxy Z Fold8, revealed its design back in March. However, we recently saw a dummy unit of the Fold8 in a hands-on video, which gave us a better look at the wide foldable. The smartphone was also spotted in the wild, and now we are looking at more images, showing the dummy units of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (previously called Fold8) side-by-side. These images don't reveal anything new and only show how both foldables stack up in terms of design. The taller phone, previously called Fold8 and...</p> June 3, 2026 at 12:58AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cLpy01R

Google is opening its first physical store outside the US this summer

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/google-store-japan/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Google is finally going to open its first physical store outside of the US "this summer". The company has announced that the store will be opening in Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan, specifically on the first floor of Omokado in Tokyu Plaza. The store will sell Pixel devices, Nest products, Fitbit devices, as well as accessories, and will also be offering "the latest AI experiences", whatever that means. Additionally, the store will serve as a pick-up point for orders made from Google's online store in Japan. Dedicated staff will be available to help with troubleshooting Google products....</p> June 2, 2026 at 04:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QsjHyoB

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 wide foldable spotted in the wild

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-wide-real-life-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung is expected to launch its next foldables in July. Recent leaks suggest that the rumored wide-screen foldable could be called the Galaxy Z Fold8, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 successor may be known as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Ahead of anything official, the wide-screen foldable has been spotted in real-world images. Images of the alleged wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 have surfaced online courtesy of a user on South Korea’s DC Inside community forum. The device appears to be wrapped in a protective anti-leak case that conceals most of its design details. However, the phone’s...</p> June 2, 2026 at 02:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VtfA2nD

OnePlus Turbo 6X and Turbo 6X Pro specs and images are out

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/oneplus-turbo-6x-6x-pro/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>OnePlus launched the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in January, and now the company is rumored to be working on two more members to add to this family: the Turbo 6X and Turbo 6X Pro. Both of these have now been spotted in the Google Play Console, following their prior certifications in China by TENAA. According to those, the Turbo 6X has a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Dimensity 7400 SoC at the helm, 6/8/12GB of RAM, 128/256/512GB of storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery. On the rear is a 50MP main camera with a 2MP decorative sensor next to it, while for selfies you get an 8MP...</p> June 2, 2026 at 12:44AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/S64cHoG

Huawei nova 16 Ultra arrives with 200MP main cam and 7,000 mAh battery

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/huawei-nova-16-ultra-ofic/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Just as expected, Huawei unveiled its nova 16 series in China today with four members. The top dog in the rotation is the nova 16 Ultra, and it brings an impressive set of cameras and a substantial battery capacity. Nova 16 Ultra is armed with a 7,000 mAh battery, which supports 100W wired, 50W wireless and up to 7.5W reverse wireless charging. The phone also holds IP68 and IP69 ingress protection ratings. Up front, nova 16 Ultra features a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel features Kunlun Glass protection and is rated at up...</p> June 1, 2026 at 01:23PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C5kXtK6

Pixel Watch 5 emerges at the bottom of the ocean

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/google-pixel-watch-5-leaks/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Google has a pretty prolific track record when it comes to device leaks and we now have another for the collection. A Pixel Watch 5 prototype emerged in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, revealing its design well ahead of launch. The images of the Watch 5 were shared by Randy Pitchford, the co-founder of Gearbox Software - the studio behind the Borderlands franchise. According to the post on X, the watch was unearthed during a scuba diving session near the Caribbean island of St. Martin. Pitchford noted that the wearable had enough reserve power to show the time, but the main battery was...</p> June 1, 2026 at 11:24AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xqyZr75

vivo X Fold6 reportedly coming this month, specs tipped again

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/vivo-x-fold6-launch-date-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>While a previous rumor pointed to an April-to-June launch window for the vivo X Fold5's successor, a new leak has now provided a more specific timeframe for the debut of the vivo X Fold6 in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, vivo is preparing to unveil the X Fold6 in China towards the end of June. vivo X Fold5 vivo’s upcoming foldable is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. In terms of design, the device is expected to retain much of the look and feel of its predecessor, including a large circular camera module on the rear. However, it is tipped...</p> June 1, 2026 at 09:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/b4GC1tW

Oppo Reno16, Xiaomi 17T, RedMagic 11S Pro unveiled, Week 22 in review

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/05/week-22-in-review/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China. The Reno16 and Reno16 Pro both share a 200MP 24mm, 50MP 80mm, and 50MP 16mm camera setup, with a 50MP 18mm selfie camera up front. Where they differ is in display, SoC, and battery. The Reno16 has a 6.32-inch screen, Dimensity 8500 Super, and a 6,700mAh battery with 80W wired charging. The 16 Pro has a 6.78-inch screen, a Dimensity 9500s, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both phones are on sale in China, starting at CNY 3,499 ($515) and CNY 4,499 ($660) for the 16 and 16 Pro in their 12/256GB configs. The RedMagic...</p> May 31, 2026 at 09:18AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uQrfgjD

Weekly poll: will you buy the Xiaomi 17T or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/05/weekly-poll-xiaomi-17t-17tpro/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Last year, the Xiaomi 15T Pro easily won over the vanilla 15T in our poll. Now that the 17T generation has arrived, will history repeat itself? There is a good chance that it might not – the new vanilla model brings some key improvements that could improve its fortunes, but there are some issues too. The biggest issue may be the price – the Xiaomi 17T starts at €750, while the 17T Pro starts at €900 (for a 12/256GB phone in both cases). This is a €100 price hike compared to the 15T pair. We get it, everything has gotten more expensive, especially devices that need fast RAM and storage....</p> May 31, 2026 at 06:04AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/sWXrQcN