Poco has made the C85 official today. As its membership of the C-series reveals, this is a low-end device, in fact it doesn’t have 5G. It’s powered by MediaTek’s Helio G81-Ultra SoC, paired with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It has a 6.9-inch 720×1600 LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 810-nit … Read More “Poco C85 gets official with very familiar specs” »
Samsung launched the Galaxy A17 last month, and according to past leaks it should be joined by the F17 very soon. Today, the latter’s specs have purportedly been leaked. Let’s dive in. The F17 is said to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 90 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus on top, … Read More “Samsung Galaxy F17 specs leak” »
Just ahead of IFA 2025, HMD’s Pulse 2 Pro managed to leak thanks to a listing by a Swiss retailer. The listing comes with detailed specs and images confirming all there is to know about the upcoming budget device. Pulse 2 Pro (TA-1687) is listed in Black and Green colors and features a revised camera … Read More “HMD Pulse 2 Pro listed with key specs” »
In the US, ever since the iPhone 14 family, Apple’s smartphones have lacked a physical SIM card slot, instead relying on eSIM. The company hasn’t removed the physical slot anywhere else so far, but that may change with the iPhone 17 generation. According to “a source familiar with the matter”, retail employees at Apple Authorized … Read More “Apple store employees in the EU are getting eSIM training, iPhone 17 may remove physical slot” »
The Y-series devices are vivo’s best-sellers in China, and the brand-new Y500 has finally made its debut. The new device continues the trend of Chinese midrangers with massive battery capacity as it gets a gargantuan 8,200mAh (!) cell. That’s not the only new addition, as the phone is now IP68/IP69 rated against water and dust, … Read More “vivo Y500 brings 8,200mAh battery, IP69 rating and Dimensity 7300” »
Following vivo V60’s introduction in India, the phone launched internationally starting with the Malaysian, Taiwanese and Vietnamese markets. That second launch event was held in Malaysia and it kicked off the V Series Portrait Master Project. This project is described as “a global initiative that will bring together cutting-edge mobile imaging technology with the artistry … Read More “vivo taps popular photographer to show off the portrait skills of the vivo V60” »
Samsung’s affordable A series phone, the Galaxy A17 5G, is now available for purchase in additional European countries. The handset first made its appearance online in early August and subsequently went on sale in the UK. It was also launched in India late last month. The Galaxy A17 5G is now available in Germany, the … Read More “Samsung Galaxy A17 5G rolls out to more European markets” »
Introduction We’ve rounded up a bunch of smartphones from around the world that not only carry an Ultra in their name but also provide a truly Ultra cameraphone experience. The line-up for this photo and video contest, which is unlike anything we’ve done in recent times, includes heavy hitters such as the Huawei Pura 80 … Read More “The Ultra cameraphone comparison: Oppo vs Samsung vs Xiaomi vs Vivo vs Huawei” »
OnePlus has been investing a lot in camera capabilities in the past few years, aiming to rectify what had traditionally been one of the biggest gripes people had with its phones before – image quality. Now, it’s going to take things to another level, according to a new rumor. OnePlus is allegedly working on its … Read More “OnePlus 15 to debut self-developed Image Engine” »
Apple’s first foldable-display iPhone, which we’re calling iPhone Fold for the sake of simplicity, is widely rumored to be coming in late 2026, after many, many years of rumors and speculation about it. When it does arrive, it won’t have an in-display fingerprint scanner, according to renowned purveyor of Apple-related supply chain information Ming-Chi Kuo. … Read More “Apple’s first foldable iPhone won’t have an in-display fingerprint sensor, analyst claims” »