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Smartphones News 24 August 2025 - 9 September 2025

Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

OnePlus in 2025: Evolution of the “Flagship Killer” – 15 Key Facts You Need to Know

Conclusion: As of September 2025, OnePlus has transformed from an upstart “flagship killer” to a multifaceted brand offering everything from budget phones to ultra-premium flagships and ecosystem devices. Its phones combine bleeding-edge hardware (fastest chips, huge RAM, super-fast charging) with a refined OxygenOS experience that caters to both enthusiasts and general users. The company’s evolution hasn’t been without growing pains – prices have risen and some early fans bemoan the loss of the old OnePlus “quirkiness” – yet OnePlus has largely retained its identity of bold innovation and bang-for-buck value. Tech experts laud OnePlus’s 2025 lineup as arguably its best
9 September 2025
Sony’s 200MP Phone Camera Bombshell Set to Crush Samsung – Meet the IMX903 Sensor

Sony’s 200MP Phone Camera Bombshell Set to Crush Samsung – Meet the IMX903 Sensor

Key Facts Sony’s 200MP IMX903 Sensor – Specs & Breakthroughs Sony’s new 200MP smartphone sensor – purportedly the IMX903 – is generating buzz as a potential game-changer in mobile photography. According to reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, this sensor packs 200 million pixels on a generous 1/1.12″ sensor die notebookcheck.net androidheadlines.com. In plain terms, the IMX903 will be one of the largest smartphone camera sensors ever, narrowly trailing “1-inch” type sensors in size, yet packing 4× more pixels than typical 50MP 1-inch sensors. Sony’s goal is to combine high resolution with high light-gathering ability – a formula that could deliver unprecedented detail and low-light prowess in one package. Key specifications of the Sony 200MP
9 September 2025
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Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Key Facts Consumer Electronics (Apple & Gadgets) Anticipation reached fever pitch in the consumer tech world as Apple’s fall launch event loomed. Slated for Tuesday, Sept. 9, the “Awe Dropping” event was widely expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup alongside a new Apple Watch and AirPods indianexpress.com indianexpress.com. Rumors swirling in the lead-up indicated four iPhone 17 models (including a ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” variant) and significant design changes like a full-width “camera island” on the Pro models indianexpress.com. Leaked dummy units on the IFA tech show floor in Berlin showed case makers already displaying accessories for the unannounced
8 September 2025
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip & The Foldable Phone Wars of 2025

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip & The Foldable Phone Wars of 2025

Key Takeaways Foldable Flip Phone Main Display (inner) Cover Display Chipset Rear Cameras Battery Launch Price Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) 6.9″ pOLED FHD+ (165 Hz) tomsguide.com 3.6″ OLED (144 Hz) Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 12 MP f/1.5 main + 13 MP ultra-wide 3,800 mAh $999 (8+256 GB) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6(2024) 6.7″ AMOLED FHD+ (120 Hz) 3.4″ AMOLED (60 Hz) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 50 MP main + 12 MP ultra-wide ~3,800–<u>4,000</u> mAh $1,099 (base model) Oppo Find N3 Flip (2023) 6.8″ AMOLED FHD+ (120 Hz) 3.26″ AMOLED (vertical) Mediatek Dimensity 9200 50 MP main + 48 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP 2x tele 4,300 mAh ~¥6,799 (≈$950) Honor Magic V Flip 2 (2025) 6.8″ OLED FHD+ (120 Hz) 4.0″ OLED
7 September 2025
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Face-Off

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Face-Off

Key Facts Now let’s dive deeper into how the Galaxy S26 is shaping up against the Galaxy S25, and what these upgrades mean in real-world terms. Galaxy S25 in Review: Samsung’s 2025 Flagship Baseline The Galaxy S25 series set a high bar in early 2025, refining Samsung’s formula with incremental yet meaningful improvements. All S25 models featured high-end Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rates, strong battery life, and Samsung’s best cameras to date. The phones were powered exclusively by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 “Elite” chip (a Samsung-customized 3 nm SoC) – no Exynos in sight for the 2025 flagships en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. This chip delivered a notable
6 September 2025
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Lenovo’s IFA 2025 AI Blitz Unleashes Smart PCs, Tablets & Phones – Apple and Dell on Alert

Lenovo’s IFA 2025 AI Blitz Unleashes Smart PCs, Tablets & Phones – Apple and Dell on Alert

Lenovo’s “Smarter AI for All” Strategy and Differentiators Lenovo’s 2025 portfolio showcases a deliberate strategy to infuse AI across its product range – from pocket to cloud. The company is positioning AI not as future fluff but as a here-and-now enhancement to personalization, productivity, creativity, and security. “This isn’t about future potential, it’s about delivering real, everyday AI experiences now… All this is grounded in our belief that smarter technology, including smarter AI, should be accessible, useful, and empowering for all,” said Luca Rossi, President of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group businesswire.com. To achieve that, Lenovo is leveraging both cloud-based and on-device AI (a hybrid AI approach) and
6 September 2025
DJI’s Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Rumor: September Launch to Shake Up Sony and Canon?

TCL Nxtpaper 5G Junior: A Kid-Friendly 5G Phone That Fights Screen Addiction

Key Facts A Smartphone Built for Kids’ Eyes and Parents’ Peace of Mind TCL’s new Nxtpaper 5G Junior directly addresses a growing dilemma for parents: how to give kids the connectivity of a smartphone without exposing them to excessive screen strain or unchecked digital distraction. As tech journalist Johanna Romero notes, “the market for kids’ tech is getting more crowded by the day, and for parents, it’s becoming a bit of a mess to navigate” phonearena.com. The Nxtpaper 5G Junior aims to solve this by focusing on eye health and parental peace of mind from the ground up. Eye-care is the headline feature. TCL has
5 September 2025
iPhone 17 Shocker: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Pro’s Camera Bar & Big Upgrades Revealed

iPhone 17 Leak Bombshell: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Massive Upgrades & More

Key Facts iPhone 17 Lineup and Models Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup will consist of four models, marking a significant shift in the naming and options compared to recent years: No iPhone 17 Plus: Unlike the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 lineups, there will not be a Plus model this year. Apple’s 6.7″ non-Pro iPhone (Plus) hasn’t been a blockbuster, so the company is pivoting. The new 17 Air fills the gap with a 6.6″ screen but a very different selling point (thin design). Apple is explicitly “making room” for the Air by killing off the Plus. In effect, if you previously liked the big-screen
4 September 2025
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OnePlus 15 Leaks Promise a Game-Changer: 165Hz Screen, 7,000mAh Battery, and a Bold New Direction

OnePlus 15: 7,000mAh Battery Beast Aims to Outshine the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17

Key Facts At a Glance OnePlus 15: All the Rumored Upgrades and Features OnePlus is gearing up to make a splash with its 2025 flagship. Although it’s still months away, we already have a good picture of what to expect from the OnePlus 15 – and it sounds like a device loaded with upgrades. From a fresh design to record-breaking battery capacity, here’s everything we know so far about the OnePlus 15. Release Window and Name – Skipping “14” for Luck One of the first twists is the name. Multiple leaks indicate that OnePlus will skip the number 14 and
3 September 2025
Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Explosion: Massive Camera Upgrades, Thinner Designs & a Shocking S Pen Twist

Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Explosion: Massive Camera Upgrades, Thinner Designs & a Shocking S Pen Twist

Release Timing and Pricing Samsung hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy S26 launch, but based on precedent we expect an Unpacked event in mid-to-late January 2026 tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. Devices would hit shelves about two weeks later. (For reference, the S25 series was unveiled January 22, 2025 tomsguide.com.) Supply chain chatter backs this timing – a Chinese certification for the S26 Ultra’s battery was issued in August 2025 sammobile.com, and Samsung’s manufacturing lines should be gearing up by late fall. Barring any surprise delays, the S26 will be among the first flagship phones of 2026. In terms of pricing, Samsung is likely
1 September 2025
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OnePlus 15 Leaks Promise a Game-Changer: 165Hz Screen, 7,000mAh Battery, and a Bold New Direction

OnePlus 15 Leaks Promise a Game-Changer: 165Hz Screen, 7,000mAh Battery, and a Bold New Direction

Key Takeaways The Next OnePlus Flagship: Overview and Introduction OnePlus is gearing up to unleash its next flagship phone – the OnePlus 15 – and the tech world is buzzing about it. Skipping over the number 14 (a nod to Chinese superstitions where “4” sounds like “death”) tomsguide.com phonearena.com, OnePlus plans to jump straight to 15, and it’s pulling out all the stops for this device. Leaked benchmarks, insider tips, and early renders paint the picture of a no-compromise Android flagship that could set new standards in 2025–2026. Think desktop-grade performance, a display aimed at hardcore gamers, a battery that
1 September 2025
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iPhone 17 Shocker: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Pro’s Camera Bar & Big Upgrades Revealed

iPhone 17 Shocker: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Pro’s Camera Bar & Big Upgrades Revealed

Key Facts: iPhone 17 (Standard Model) – Finally Gets Pro-Level Display and New Design The iPhone 17 base model is expected to receive some long-awaited upgrades that bring it closer to Apple’s Pro phones. Most notably, Apple is reportedly equipping the iPhone 17 with a 120Hz OLED panel for the first time tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. Until now, the smooth 120Hz “ProMotion” refresh rate was reserved for Pro variants since 2021’s iPhone 13 Pro. If true, this means the regular iPhone 17’s UI and scrolling will feel much more fluid, and it could even support mobile games or apps up to 120
1 September 2025
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Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Dominates – A Deep Dive into Huawei’s Pura 80 Series Flagships

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Dominates – A Deep Dive into Huawei’s Pura 80 Series Flagships

Introduction Huawei’s Pura 80 series has burst onto the smartphone scene as 2025’s most talked-about flagships. After years of setbacks from US trade bans, Huawei is mounting a comeback with these photography-focused phones, boldly challenging Samsung, Apple, and other rivals. The lineup – comprising the Huawei Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+ (China-only), and the range-topping Pura 80 Ultra – pushes cutting-edge hardware, especially in camera tech. The Pura 80 Ultra in particular is turning heads worldwide, topping camera rankings and prompting comparisons to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple’s latest iPhones. But as we’ll explore, these phones
30 August 2025
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Shakes Up the Flip Phone Game with Ultra Power, Style & Innovation

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Shakes Up the Flip Phone Game with Ultra Power, Style & Innovation

Key Facts: Pricing and Availability The Razr Ultra 2025 hit the market in April 2025 as Motorola’s ultra-premium offering, priced at $1,299 (USD) for 512 GB storage Techradar. A 1 TB variant is available for $1,499 (primarily sold unlocked via Motorola.com) Techradar. In the UK it launched at £1,099 (512 GB) Techradar. Notably, the Ultra is not officially sold in Australia Techradar, marking a limited regional release. This phone is expensive – one reviewer quips it’s “Galaxy Ultra territory” and a “heaped helping of substance” to justify the cost Techradar Theverge. Major U.S. carriers offer the Razr Ultra, often with
29 August 2025
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Zenfone 12 Ultra Review: Asus’s AI-Powered Flagship Shakes Up the Ultra Phone Race?

Zenfone 12 Ultra Review: Asus’s AI-Powered Flagship Shakes Up the Ultra Phone Race?

A Closer Look at Asus’s Zenfone 12 Ultra The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra aims to deliver an “ultra” experience in 2025’s flagship arena, blending top-tier specs with a heavy dose of AI-powered features. It’s essentially a de-gamer-ified ROG Phone at heart – Asus took its Republic of Gamers hardware formula and wrapped it in mainstream attire theverge.com theverge.com. The result is a formidable Android phone on paper, but one that faces stiff competition from more refined rivals. Below, we break down the design, performance, cameras, and how it stacks up against the likes of Samsung, Google, Apple, and even Asus’s
27 August 2025
Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Apple Preps New iPhones and More for Sept 9 Event Apple officially sent out invites for a September 9 event at its Cupertino headquarters, where it’s expected to unveil its latest slate of devices reuters.com. Topping the list will be new iPhones, potentially including a dramatically thinner model dubbed the “iPhone Air,” echoing Apple’s MacBook Air and iPad Air branding reuters.com. According to media reports, the company will also showcase new Apple Watch models (from entry-level to high-end), upgraded iPad Pros, and even a faster version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset reuters.com reuters.com. The fall launch event – held at
27 August 2025
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Honor Magic V Flip 2 – The Sparkling Flip Phone with a 200MP Camera and Record-Breaking Battery

Honor Magic V Flip 2 – The Sparkling Flip Phone with a 200MP Camera and Record-Breaking Battery

The Honor Magic V Flip 2 was unveiled in China on August 21, 2025, with a Jimmy Choo Edition in blue glitter. It packs a 5,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, the largest capacity ever in a flip phone. It supports 80 W wired SuperCharge and 50 W wireless charging, plus 7.5 W reverse wireless charging. It has a 6.82-inch inner LTPO OLED display at 2868×1232 with 120 Hz and up to 5,000 nits, plus a 4.0-inch outer OLED display at 1200×1092 with 120 Hz and up to 3,600 nits. The rear camera system includes a 200 MP main camera (1/1.4″, f/1.9)
26 August 2025
Vivo Y300t Shocks Rivals with 6500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display – Full Specs & Expert Review

Vivo Y300t Shocks Rivals with 6500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display – Full Specs & Expert Review

The Vivo Y300t was unveiled in China on March 31, 2025 and launched in India on March 5, 2025 as the Vivo T4x 5G. In China it starts at 1199 CNY (about $165) for the base 8GB+128GB model, while India pricing begins at ₹13,999 for 6GB+128GB. Memory options go up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, with no microSD expansion slot. China color options are Ocean Blue, Rock White, and Black Coffee, with India variants named Marine Blue and Pronto Purple. The display is a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and up
26 August 2025
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Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Can Google’s AI Flagship Beat Samsung’s Best?

Detailed Comparison Design and Build Quality Google’s Pixel 10 Pro embraces a familiar design language – an aluminum and glass slab with a prominent horizontal camera bar across the back. Visually, it’s “an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary step” from last year phonearena.com. The corners are slightly rounded, and the overall look remains minimalist and unmistakably Pixel. Build quality is top-notch with IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front and back androidauthority.com. One new twist (literally) is hidden under the rear panel: Pixelsnap magnets integrated for accessories and chargers, analogous to Apple’s MagSafe. This means the Pixel
24 August 2025
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Flip Phones Are Back – Apple’s Foldable iPhone Sparks a Smartphone Revolution

Flip Phones Are Back – Apple’s Foldable iPhone Sparks a Smartphone Revolution

Key Facts From Flip to Fold: The Evolution of Phone Design Modern “flip” smartphones like the Motorola Razr revive the clamshell design with flexible displays, marrying nostalgia with cutting-edge tech. Flip phones ruled the early 2000s – who doesn’t remember the satisfaction of snapping shut a Motorola Razr or a Nokia clamshell to end a call? Back in 2005, the flip phone was the height of mobile cool Theguardian. These devices were compact, fashionable, and tactile. However, the advent of the iPhone in 2007 and the rise of big touch-screen “slab” smartphones pushed flip phones to the sidelines for over
24 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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