OpinionSmartphones
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE Undercuts Samsung's Own $1,099 Flagship
Samsung's Flip 8 arrives at Unpacked with a cheaper FE sibling that quietly exposes how thin the flagship's value case has become.
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Nothing Phone (4b) vs Phone (4a): Which One Is Actually Worth Buying
Nothing's cheapest 2026 phone launched at £299, but the Phone (4a) sits £50 higher with a better chip, telephoto camera, and IP rating. The math is uncomfortabl
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NewsSmartphones
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Debuts a Passport Form Factor at Unpacked
Samsung's July 22 Unpacked introduces a wider, shorter Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 4:3 inner display, a 4,800mAh battery, and a 25W charging ceiling.
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Buying GuideSmartphones
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Who Should Actually Buy It in 2026
Sony's €1,499 flagship keeps the headphone jack and microSD, drops the macro telephoto, and skips North America entirely. Here's who it's built for.
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OpinionSmartphones
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Sold Out, Got Discontinued, and a Sequel Is Already Coming
Samsung's $2,899 trifold sold out in a day, vanished in three months, and a thinner second-gen is already on the roadmap for 2027.
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OpinionSmartphones
Why Chinese Phone Makers Are Lapping Apple and Samsung on Silicon-Carbon Batteries
Honor, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Motorola are shipping 6,800-7,300mAh silicon-carbon cells while Samsung holds at 5,000mAh for a seventh year.
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Buying GuideSmartphones
OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Camera Flagship Buying Guide
Three 200MP flagships, three philosophies, and one phone US buyers cannot legally buy. Here is how the camera trio actually compares.
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NewsSmartphones
Android 17 Lands at The Android Show With Gemini, Noto 3D Emoji, and Quick Share for iPhone
Google used its pre-I/O keynote to confirm Android 17, a cross-device Gemini push, and a Quick Share build that finally talks to iPhones.
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Buying GuideSmartphones
Best Flip Phone 2026: Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra
Samsung is selling brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 units for $899, while T-Mobile gives the Razr Ultra away free on a new line. Here's which clamshell wins.
8 min readAnIntent Editorial
TutorialSmartphones
How to Set Up the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: Moto AI, Cover Display, and Camera Modes
The $1,499 Razr Ultra 2026 hides its best features behind the cover display. Here's how to configure Moto AI, Smart Connect, and the new camera modes the right
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Buying GuideSmartphones
Best Samsung Galaxy Phones for Gemini AI Features in 2026
Samsung is doubling Gemini-powered Galaxy phones to 800 million units in 2026. Here is which model actually fits which buyer.
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Best Mid-Range Android Phones in 2026: Top Picks Under $500 for Performance, Battery, and Camera
The best mid-range Android phones in 2026 deliver flagship-level battery life and capable cameras under $500 - here are the picks worth your money.
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