Galaxy S25 Ultra display tested — Samsung just beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max
One of the first things I looked at when I went hands-on with the Galaxy S25 Ultra was to check out its display side-by-side against last year’s model. I wasn’t as impressed by the Galaxy S24 Ultra compared to the previous models, mainly because the panel itself didn’t look quite as vivid. It didn’t help either when I discovered it was plagued by the Mura effect, which made it look grainy when the display’s brightness was lowered.
Nowadays, the displays on the best phones are mainly judged by how bright they get — and phone makers are constantly trying to improve on this. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung again asserts that the display can reach a peak brightness of 2,600 nits.
Tecno is expanding its Pova series with two new options – the Pova 7 and Pova 7 Pro. Both offer 144Hz displays, Dimensity 7300 chipsets and 6000mAh batteries with 45W charging. They share identical designs, which are headlined by the Delta Light Interface – a triangular strip around the camera island comprised of 104 LED
The Esports World Cup 2025 tips off next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Honor will once again supply the official smartphone for the tournament. The honor (pun intended) goes to the Magic7 Pro, which is this year’s EWC official device. Honor’s flagship will be used by players across a range of gaming titles, including
The iPhone 17 Pro Max could have a 5,000mAh battery That would make it over 300mAh higher capacity than the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s This could be one of the main spec upgrades on this phone We’ve heard quite a lot about the iPhone 17 Pro Max at this point, but surprisingly one of the
The Chinese smartphone market saw negligible growth during the April–June months with a mere 1% increase in total shipments compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, Huawei and Apple are expected to lead all companies in terms of year-over-year growth.
Counterpoint Research China Smartphone Weekly Sales
Refurbished and Used Mobile Phones Market The global refurbished and used mobile phones market is growing rapidly, fueled by the increasing demand for affordable yet high-quality smartphones. The market for refurbished and used mobile phones is projected to reach US$ 73.1 billion in 2025, with a significant growth trajectory that will see it rise to
We recently learned that Samsung started working on Android 16-based One UI 8 for the Galaxy A55, and now we hear that the Korean brand has started testing One UI 8 for the Galaxy S24 FE as well.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung is testing One UI 8 on the Galaxy S24
It’s not looking great for the smartwatch industry as analysts from Counterpoint have recorded a fifth consecutive quarter of decline with 2% year-on-year slip. However, China is experiencing a surge in smartwatch shipments, with a whopping 37% year-on-year growth. Experts point out two major reasons for the global smartwatch market decline. The first is the
It started with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. I was watching it on my Samsung phone, enjoying the chaos of collapsing dimensions, until I looked up at my 50-inch Samsung Smart TV. It was turned off, like it had nothing to contribute, even with its better pixels and sound system. I knew the
The HMD Skyline. (Image source: HMD) Human Mobile Devices, better known as HMD, continues to expand its smartphone lineup. A new leak has revealed key specifications of an upcoming budget phone, the HMD Candy 5G. After shifting focus away from Nokia-branded phones, HMD has launched a range of smartphones under its own brand. For example,
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with a larger battery than its predecessor‘s 4,685 mAh cell. According to a new rumor out of China today, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will finally be the first iPhone to reach 5,000 mAh. As you may know, that’s pretty much been the default capacity for flagship Android
Samsung was one of the pioneers in the foldable phone market and we’ve already seen teasers about its upcoming first tri-fold device. Some rumors suggest we may see the tri-fold at next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event and we now have an actual look at the device thanks to the team over at Android Authority who
The latest report from Counterpoint Research shows TWS earbuds sales are expected to grow by 3% in 2025 and continue to see positive demand through 2028. While the product category is entering its maturity phase i.e. peak sales and increased competition, there’s still room for growth, especially in the entry-level range for devices priced under
No equipment, no experience required, just your phone to start earning cryptocurrencies anytime, anywhere Gretton, England, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagine being able to start earning Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) just by turning on your phone – sounds like a future scenario? Now, it is a reality. RI Mining has just released a
In our Motorola Razr 2025 video review, we concluded that the phone holds promise, but chipset performance, battery life and camera image quality left something to be desired. Maybe the Motorola Razr+ 2025 is the better option? The truth is that the Razr+ 2025 is essentially a re-release of last year’s Razr+, except with upgraded
The Honor X9c, unveiled last November, is set to debut in India on July 7. Honor hasn’t revealed the X9c’s Indian pricing yet, but it revealed that the smartphone will be available in the country starting July 12 exclusively through Amazon.in in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. The Honor X9c’s specs sheet includes the Snapdragon 6
Not all satellite cell phone connectivity is created equal. Some requires particular modem components that, so far, only flagships like the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 series have. But T-Mobile and Starlink have teamed up on something a little different. Direct To Cell transceivers built into Starlink satellites communicate on the 1900MHz frequency, also known
The EU now requires smartphone makers to include easy to read labels that indicate battery life and longevity, an IP rating, plus drop resistance and repairability scores for each new model. Those are great for consumers and, as it turns out, great for leaks – here is the label for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.
Indian smart wearables brand Pebble today announced Halo Smart Ring as its first smart ring, “designed for consumers who want their tech to blend seamlessly with their personal style.” The biggest highlight of the Pebble Halo Smart Ring is its active digital display, which shows time, battery status, and health and fitness data. Speaking of,
Google just lost the class action suit against it in California – the suit was filed on behalf of an estimated 14 million Californians in 2019 and alleged $800 million in damages over Android phones collecting and transmitting data to Google while idle. The jury sided with the plaintiffs and awarded them $314.6 million (that’s
If you are eyeing Honor’s latest upper midrangers, the official Honor online store will be happy to offer you the 512GB Honor 400 for around €500 and the 512GB Honor 400 Pro for around €650. So how much better is the Honor 400 Pro to deserve its price premium? Let’s take a closer look. Table