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Huawei Mate X5 Ultimate 5G Shakes Up the Foldable Phone Wars

Huawei Mate X5 Ultimate 5G Shakes Up the Foldable Phone Wars

Huawei Mate X5 Ultimate 5G – Overview and Specs Huawei’s Mate X5 Ultimate 5G is a statement of the company’s resilience and innovation in the foldable arena. It closely resembles its predecessor (the Mate X3) in design androidheadlines.com, but skips the “X4” naming. Instead, Huawei jumped to X5 – a deliberate omission since the number 4 is considered bad luck in China androidheadlines.com. The Mate X5 sports an inward-folding design with two high-quality OLED screens: a flexible 7.85″ inner display (2496×2224 resolution, ~426 ppi) and a 6.4″ outer cover display (2504×1080) androidheadlines.com androidheadlines.com. Both panels support a smooth 120Hz refresh
4 October 2025
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Motorola’s Next Phone Will Blow Your Mind – It’s Crazy Thin! Motorola’s Ultra-Thin Edge 70 and X70 Air Signal a New Smartphone War

Motorola’s Next Phone Will Blow Your Mind – It’s Crazy Thin! Motorola’s Ultra-Thin Edge 70 and X70 Air Signal a New Smartphone War

Racing to the Slender Limit Motorola’s latest leaks confirm what insiders have long hinted: it’s jumping into the “ultra-thin” arms race. A promo teaser posted on Motorola’s Weibo (China) shows the X70 Air squeezed between fingertips to highlight its wafer-thin profile phonearena.com. Tech sites note the X70 Air appears to be essentially the Chinese version of the global Motorola Edge 70 phonearena.com phonearena.com. In leaked promo images (widely attributed to tipster Evan Blass), the Edge 70 sports a striking green-and-yellow rear, indicating Motorola’s continued Pantone partnership for eye-catching colors phonearena.com phonearena.com. Sources say the Edge 70 will target the mid-range segment. Despite its slim design,
1 October 2025
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Battery Monster vs. AI Superphone: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Takes on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Battery Monster vs. AI Superphone: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Takes on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Rival Flagships & What’s Next The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10 Pro XL are entering a crowded flagship arena in late 2025. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max is a formidable rival, with Apple’s A19 Pro chip making it “the most powerful smartphone around” in benchmarks wired.com and camera upgrades like that 8× telephoto to keep Apple fans loyal apple.com. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra (launched January 2025) remains a powerhouse too: a 6.9-inch AMOLED with S-Pen, a 200 MP main camera, dual zoom lenses (up to 5× optical, plus 10× hybrid) and a trusty 5,000 mAh battery phonearena.com phonearena.com – though
30 September 2025
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Battle of the Mid-Range 5G Titans: Honor X9b Faces Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus & More in 2025

Battle of the Mid-Range 5G Titans: Honor X9b Faces Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus & More in 2025

Honor X9b at a Glance (vs Key Rivals) Honor X9b 5G in Sunrise Orange (vegan leather back) – a phone built for longevity with its toughened glass and robust frame Business Standard Business Standard. It launched in late 2023 as a durable mid-range option focused on battery life and resilience. The Honor X9b 5G made its debut in October 2023 (global) and early 2024 in markets like India. Priced around ₹18,999 (~$230) in India Indiatimes (or ~SAR 1,399 in Mideast), it significantly undercuts some competitors while packing strong specs. Honor’s X9 series refreshes annually (the X9c in 2024, and X9d
30 September 2025
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Vivo V60e Leak: INSANE 200MP Camera, 90W Charging & More – Next-Gen Midrange Beast?

Vivo V60e Leak: INSANE 200MP Camera, 90W Charging & More – Next-Gen Midrange Beast?

Now, let’s dive deeper into what all this means. 200MP Camera: The Star of the Show The biggest highlight is unquestionably the 200MP main camera. According to a leaked hands-on video, the V60e’s main rear camera is 200 MP with OIS dataconomy.com. This sensor is rumored to double as an 85mm telephoto lens, giving it true zoom capabilities (albeit likely via cropping the high-res sensor). The camera system lacks the Zeiss branding that Vivo applied to the V60’s optics dataconomy.com, but in practice it’s a huge step up – quadrupling the resolution of the 50MP module in the V50e/V60 series. The
29 September 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs OnePlus 15 – Monster Battery vs 60W Charging in Flagship Clash

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs OnePlus 15 – Monster Battery vs 60W Charging in Flagship Clash

Launch Timeline and Lineup Changes Samsung appears set to follow its usual annual schedule, with the Galaxy S26 series likely launching in January 2026 at an “Unpacked” event ts2.tech. Notably, rumors point to a shake-up in the lineup naming: Samsung may eliminate the “Plus” model and introduce a new Galaxy S26 Edge variant instead ts2.tech. In this leaked scheme, we’d see a base Galaxy S26, an ultra-slim S26 Edge (replacing the Plus), a mid-tier S26 Pro, and the top-end S26 Ultra. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed this, but multiple insiders and reports (e.g. from PhoneArena’s Iskra Petrova) suggest the “Plus” is
29 September 2025
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Samsung S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Clash of the 2026 Flagship Titans

Samsung S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Clash of the 2026 Flagship Titans

With those facts in mind, let’s dive deeper into what each flagship offers and how they stack up. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rumors and Expectations Samsung is shaking up the S-series for 2026. Industry leaks suggest Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra (alongside a new “S26 Edge” and base S26/S26 Pro) at an Unpacked event in early 2026 ts2.tech ts2.tech. Reports even hint at premium pricing (~₹159,990 in India, ~$1,900) ts2.tech. As PhoneArena notes, the S26 Ultra name will stick, but Samsung may drop the old “Plus” name in favor of a slimmed-down “Edge” model ts2.tech ts2.tech. Rumors emphasize
28 September 2025
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Samsung S26 vs OnePlus 15: Monster Specs, 60W Charging & a 7,000mAh Battery Clash

Samsung S26 vs OnePlus 15: Monster Specs, 60W Charging & a 7,000mAh Battery Clash

Launch Timeline and Model Lineup Samsung appears to stick to its traditional January launch. PhoneArena predicts a mid‑Jan/early‑Feb 2026 Unpacked event phonearena.com. That report (by Iskra Petrova) also highlights a naming shake‑up: “rumors claim there won’t be a Galaxy S26 Plus anymore… instead we’ll be getting a Galaxy S26 Edge,” and only the Ultra keeps the “Ultra” name phonearena.com. In other words, expect Galaxy S26, S26 Edge (the new slim “Plus” successor), S26 Pro, and S26 Ultra. Samsung itself hasn’t confirmed anything, but multiple leaks back this up phonearena.com ts2.tech. OnePlus is on a faster cycle. After skipping a “14”
28 September 2025
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OnePlus 15 Leak Bombshell: Radical Design, Monster Battery & Next-Gen Power

OnePlus 15 Unveiling: Jaw-Dropping Specs, Price & Launch Date Leaked

Design & Display: A Bold New Look OnePlus has radically redesigned its flagship’s appearance. Leaked images and the official teaser confirm the rear camera layout has changed from the usual circular Hasselblad module to a vertical pill-shaped island androidcentral.com androidcentral.com. This new square-ish bump (top-left corner) houses three lenses and a flash. The black color shown off (“Absolute Black”) is very glossy and premium-looking androidcentral.com. The company says it did this following positive feedback on similar designs (like the current OnePlus 13s), blending OnePlus styling with Apple-inspired cues androidcentral.com androidcentral.com. The front of the phone, as previewed by OnePlus staff,
28 September 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumors: 60W Charging, AI Magic & January 2026 Launch – What We Know So Far

With these key points in mind, here is a deeper look at what the rumors and reports are saying about the Galaxy S26 series – and how it will compare to the current S25 phones. Launch Date and Model Lineup All signs point to a traditional Samsung Unpacked event in early 2026. PhoneArena expects the S26 reveal in mid-January or early February phonearena.com (Samsung has typically unveiled S series phones on a Wednesday in late Jan/early Feb). This matches reports that Samsung is preparing an early 2026 launch. A Times Now (LatestLY) report specifically notes the S26 series “might launch
28 September 2025
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The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

Apple’s iPhone Air vs iPhone 17: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown

Design: Titanium Air vs Aluminum 17 Apple’s design goals diverged: the iPhone Air pushes the envelope on thinness, the iPhone 17 on balance and durability. The Air’s 5.6 mm-thin titanium frame (grade 5, polished mirror finish) makes it “the thinnest iPhone ever” apple.com techradar.com. TechRadar’s Jacob Krol calls it “stunning…a perfect showcase for iOS 26” and notes it feels “balanced” at 165 g techradar.com techradar.com. Apple’s new plateau camera module and curved edges cram in space for a larger battery despite the thin profile apple.com techradar.com. The Air even ditched the SIM tray globally for space, relying on eSIM only techradar.com. The
28 September 2025
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OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17: Next-Gen Flagship Showdown Reveals Shocking Leaks & Official Surprises

OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17: Next-Gen Flagship Showdown Reveals Shocking Leaks & Official Surprises

Design & Build Quality OnePlus officially teased the OnePlus 15 in a black colorway, revealing its flat, boxy design and a bold new square camera module androidcentral.com. The OnePlus 15’s aesthetics represent a significant shift from its predecessor. Gone is the circular camera bump of the OnePlus 13; instead, OnePlus has adopted an iPhone-inspired square camera island at the top-left of the back androidcentral.com. In leaked photos and on-stage demos, the phone looks like a mashup of a Pixel and an iPhone – featuring flat aluminum sides and contoured edges reminiscent of Apple’s recent design language androidcentral.com androidcentral.com. Despite housing
27 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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