Metavertu Max Catches the AI Train Without Changing Engines
Vertu appears to have put the 2023 Metavertu 2 aboard the AI hype train, giving familiar hardware a Second Brain, new branding, and a US$55,600 ceiling.
TECNO Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone Claims a True 0 mm Bezel
TECNO is reviving the race to eliminate smartphone bezels with a concept phone claiming a true 0 mm screen border, set for IFA 2026.
Samsung’s Boldest Foldable Redesign Yet Comes with a Confusing Name Change
Samsung introduced a wide passport-style foldable to rival Huawei, but named the traditional tall model the Z Fold8 Ultra instead. Here is a complete rundown of the new lineup’s specs and prices.
The Days of the Regular Smartphone May Be Numbered Because of This AI Phone From Nubia
Is the traditional smartphone era ending? Nubia has revealed the NaviX Ultra, a flagship device built natively around ByteDance’s Doubao AI agent. Featuring deep system-level automation, a dedicated hardware button, a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat display, and a massive 7,000+ mAh battery, it promises to execute complex tasks across apps without requiring clicks or taps.
Xiaomi Skips 16 and Jumps Straight to the Redmi Note 17 Series
Xiaomi has skipped straight to the Redmi Note 17 series, introducing larger batteries, upgraded OLED displays, improved durability, and a surprising reversal where the standard model is physically larger than the Pro.
The Redmi K90 Ultra Is Basically a K90 Max With a Different Chip
The Redmi K90 Ultra brings a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a sleeker cooling grille, but beyond that, it is almost identical to the K90 Max. So why did Xiaomi make it? That’s the million-yuan question.
Nubia Takes Another Shot at Thin Phones With the Air Pro
Nubia is giving thin phones another shot with the Air Pro, pairing a 5.99 mm body with a Dimensity 7100 chip, a 108 MP camera, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, and a surprisingly capable 5,000 mAh battery.
Nubia Brings RedMagic’s Dual Active Cooling Tech to a Mid-Range Phone
RedMagic’s dual active cooling technology is no longer reserved for flagship gaming phones. The new Nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition brings liquid and air cooling, shoulder triggers, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display to the upper mid-range.
Nothing Takes Affordable Android Phones to the Extreme With Phone (4b)
Nothing’s first-ever Phone (4b) takes the best bits from the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, then adds a bigger 6,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 6 Gen 4—all while keeping the price surprisingly low.
TECNO CAMON Slim Is So Thin, It Still Found Room for 354 LEDs
Slim phones are making a comeback, but TECNO is taking things a step further. The 6.39 mm-thin CAMON Slim combines artistic finishes, a 354-LED AI Mood Light system, a 50 MP Sony camera, and a surprisingly large 6,000 mAh battery into one eye-catching package.
Oppo Reno16 vs Reno15: Here’s What Actually Changed
The Oppo Reno16 series may look almost identical to its predecessor, but there are a handful of changes beneath the surface. Here’s a detailed comparison of what’s new, what’s unchanged, and whether the upgrades are worth paying for.