Merry Christmas!

As another year in the fast-paced world of tech is winding down, we just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being part of GSMArena. Whether you are opening new tech goodies around the Christmas tree, evaluating photo samples at the dinner table, or simply taking a breather from refresh rates and benchmark tests, we hope the holiday season brings you some well-deserved downtime. We’ll be back soon with more news, reviews, and comparisons as the industry gears up for another packed year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at...

December 25, 2025 at 07:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eT3rxon

Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a physical zoom ring around its camera island

Ahead of the 17 Ultra's official announcement taking place on December 25, Xiaomi has revealed that the phone comes with a physical zoom ring around its circular camera island. This will let you control zooming in a very tactile way. Interestingly, the official name of the phone seems to be Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, and as rumored countless times before, it will feature the iconic red dot Leica logo on its back in at least one colorway. According to past leaks, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has three rear cameras, one less than its predecessor, with the periscope telephoto...

December 25, 2025 at 04:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/v4N9ZkC

Samsung debuts new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup with up to 1,040Hz refresh rate

Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has announced the 2026 range of Odyssey gaming monitors. There are a total of five models and they offer features such as 6K glasses-free 3D support and up to 1,040Hz refresh rate. Samsung has introduced the Odyssey 3D, the Odyssey G6, and three variants of the Odyssey G8. Starting with the Odyssey 3D (G90XH), Samsung claims it is the world’s first gaming monitor to offer a 6K-resolution, glasses-free 3D display. It comes with a 32-inch panel and supports refresh rates of up to 165Hz, along with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity. The monitor...

December 25, 2025 at 12:59AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nl4mAso

Oppo Find X9 Ultra may debut earlier than expected, Find N6 timeline tipped

The Find X9 Ultra, Oppo’s upcoming flagship camera phone, was previously rumored to launch in April 2026. However, a new report suggests the device could debut earlier than expected. Oppo is also said to have fast-tracked the launch of the Find N6. According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be unveiled in China in March next year. The Find X8 Ultra debuted in April this year. On the other hand, the Oppo Find N6 is tipped to launch before the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026, which happens to be on February 17. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to offer...

December 24, 2025 at 10:27AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MVdc8r2

OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now available for purchase

The OnePlus Pad Go 2, unveiled a week ago, is now available for purchase in India, the US, the UK, and European markets through OnePlus' official website. The Pad Go 2 comes in Shadow Black and Lavender Drift colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It also offers two connectivity options - Wi-Fi and cellular. Customers purchasing the OnePlus Pad Go 2 through OnePlus' website also get a free OnePlus Pad Go 2 Stylo, a OnePlus Pad Go 2 Folio Case, or a OnePlus Watch 2R, depending on the region. You can check the table below for the current pricing of the Pad Go 2 in...

December 24, 2025 at 08:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7josnuK

OnePlus Turbo is now rumored to get a global launch

Next month OnePlus is unveiling a new series in China called Turbo, which will debut with two devices. One of these was spotted in the Geekbench database yesterday rocking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. According to a new rumor, this device will get an international launch as well, including in India. It comes with a 9,000 mAh battery which supports 80W wired charging, as well as an OLED display with "1.5K" resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 15 Funnily enough, the phone is said to be codenamed Volkswagen, implying the positioning here - a 'phone for the masses'. It should...

December 24, 2025 at 04:34AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MvkhaRP

Samsung teases The First Look 2026 CES launch event for TVs, monitors, appliances

Samsung is getting ready for CES, which takes place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9. The company will use the trade show to unveil new TVs, monitors, and home appliances. Samsung's CES unveiling event is called The First Look, and you can see the teaser (trailer?) for it embedded below. The tagline for the 2026 event is "Your Companion to AI Living". The video shows glimpses of TVs with slim bezels and metal finishes, as well as a robot vacuum cleaner with a camera (presumably used for AI-enhanced obstacle avoidance). The theme of Samsung integrating AI across its...

December 24, 2025 at 02:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3GgkxNw

Second One UI 8.5 beta is now rolling out as the first build expands to more countries

Samsung announced the One UI 8.5 beta program earlier this month, and it has since released the first beta build, but only in certain countries. Now it's finally rolling out in India and Poland, while other regions are getting the new build identified as ZYLH. One UI 8.5 second beta Here's the full changelog for this second beta: Modified to enable dual recording and single take mode through Camera Assistant setting Improved the issue of initializing quick panel settings when booting intermittently Improvement of errors such as quick panel menu screen icon spacing,...

December 23, 2025 at 09:08AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LZlQaDh

Google is working on bringing Contextual Suggestions to every Android smartphone

Google's Pixel 10 family has a bunch of exclusive software features, and one of them is called Magic Cue. Now a new report says Google is bringing this functionality to all Android smartphones as Contextual Suggestions. Like the name implies, this means you'll get "helpful suggestions from your apps and services", which are based on your routine activities and locations. The examples Google gives in the feature's description are: "your music app might suggest a playlist at the gym that you often listen to during your evening workout" and "if you often cast sports games to your living room...

December 23, 2025 at 07:54AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bglzUix

Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro

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 iPhone 17 finally feels like a true flagship in its own right, matching the Pro's 120 Hz refresh rate, OLED quality, and overall polish. This year, the basic model is lighter, slimmer, and still...

December 23, 2025 at 02:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/d3eN8xW

Xiaomi 17 Ultra stars in a quick hands-on teaser video

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is getting official on December 25 in China, and the brand already revealed its camera-centric design a few hours ago. Now the company has also posted a very quick hands-on teaser video showing the device in motion, while revealing that it will be its thinnest Ultra phone ever at just 8.29mm. For reference, note that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is 9.4mm thick. The 17 Ultra's screen will have extremely narrow bezels on all sides, and from the front it looks very similar to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It might actually be using the exact same display panel. The Xiaomi 17...

December 23, 2025 at 12:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NGZSbQr

Samsung reportedly working on a wide-screen foldable for 2026

If a recent leak is accurate, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will feature unusually wide dimensions with a wide inner display. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be working on a similar “wide” foldable to take on Apple. According to a new report, Samsung is working on a foldable with a 7.6-inch OLED inner screen that’ll have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable is said to be unveiled next year with a passport-style design. The screen's dimension and aspect ratio are said to be similar to the upcoming iPhone Fold, which is rumored to offer a 7.58-inch inner display. The report...

December 22, 2025 at 11:15AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7o8pIay

Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera specifications tipped

A new leak has revealed the camera specifications of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra. The Find X8 Ultra successor is expected to launch in April next year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Find X9 Ultra. As per DCS, the phone will offer dual 200MP cameras at the back and offer 10x optical zoom. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra also featured dual periscope cameras. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is tipped to pack a 200MP primary camera with light intake claimed to outperform a one-inch type sensor. It will...

December 22, 2025 at 08:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/s0OAzhg

Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch date and design officially revealed

Last week, Xiaomi teased that the flagship 17 Ultra will debut in China this week. Now, the company has revealed the exact launch date, design, and the color options of the phone. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled in China on December 25, the company confirmed in a Weibo post. The brand also shared the phone’s rear design and color options. It will be available in three color options, including a new Starry Green variant. The phone will also be sold in White and Black colors, as per the teasers. The teasers also confirm that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a triple-rear camera...

December 22, 2025 at 07:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wsRKSMO

Honor Win hands-on

Honor is set to dip its toes in the gaming phone sphere with the unveiling of the Win series. The phone is going official on December 26, but we managed to spend some time with it earlier and see what it's about. The headline feature of this one is a 10,000mAh battery! Yes, 10k, not a typo. The Honor Win will become fully official on Thursday, and we'll have the full details then. The teasers suggest excellent gaming performance and an active fan to help maintain Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 nicely cool. It's paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The company claimed an...

December 22, 2025 at 03:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/P7k1hsJ

Weekly poll results: Samsung One UI voted as best Android skin

We asked for your opinion on the best Android skin last week, and the results are in. Samsung’s One UI received 41% of all votes, making it the clear-cut winner. Google’s Pixel UI comes in a distant second with 20% of all votes and is the only other option with a double-digit share. From there on, your votes determined custom ROMs as the third best option. We’re surprised by this development as the custom ROM sphere has generally been on the decline in the last few years. Still, custom ROMs like LineageOS are a great option for older devices, allowing you to run newer versions of...

December 21, 2025 at 09:28AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xiKoHD5

OnePlus 15T's specs tipped

Back in October, tipster Digital Chat Station shared specs of a compact OnePlus smartphone, said to arrive in the first half of 2026. Now, DCS has shared the specs of the OnePlus 15T, which will feature a 6.3" 165Hz screen of 1.5K resolution with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded. The OnePlus 15T will have a metal frame and pack a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh. The smartphone will sport a telephoto camera on the rear, and DCS said that one of the accessories sold by OnePlus for the 15T will be a white/gray magnetic snap-on case. Furthermore, DCS stated that...

December 21, 2025 at 06:28AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/q0nFQJv

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G in for review

Redmi's Note 15 series has arrived on the global stage, and as you'd expect, it's a bit confusing. You've got the Redmi Note 15, the Redmi Note 15 5G, the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (the star of this article), and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. We have all five phones at the office and will bring you the full coverage, including unboxing, a full review, videos, and more! Let's unbox the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, and then we'll explore how it differs from the non-5G Pro. The phone ships with a full retail package. You get a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a grey silicone case,...

December 21, 2025 at 03:28AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/68KzCPO

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold7, Pixel 10 series discounted

The holiday season continues and so do the deals. If you plan to buy a new phone for yourself or as a gift, there are some good deals on Amazon US to check out. Outside of Amazon US, the official Samsung US online store is also offering big discounts on the Galaxy S25 lineup as well as the Galaxy Z Fold7. The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra are available with up to a $560 discount. Samsung Galaxy S25 $125 off Read our review 12GB/128GB - $700 at...

December 21, 2025 at 12:28AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vDPJU82

Redmi Note 15 5G in for review

This is the Redmi Note 15 5G. It sits just above the Redmi Note 15 (4G) in the lineup, and below the three Pro models. It ships with a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a case. You can get one in a variety of RAM and memory combinations - 6/128GB, 8/256GB, 8/512GB, and 12/512GB. Compared with the Redmi Note 15, the Note 15 5G is more durable with an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, compared with IP64 on the 4G model. The Redmi Note 15 5G is notably slimmer too, and weighs less. That's because it has a smaller 5,520mAh battery, the smallest in the series. The 4G...

December 20, 2025 at 07:23AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5Zbe9yI