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Qualcomm's new chip: will it be the fastest in the world by far? Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or Elite 2

Qualcomm's next flagship chip is like a Hollywood star with several stage names - Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or Elite 2 - but when it hits the scene, you'll recognize it by its performance, not its business card. It's already surpassed 4 million points on the AnTuTu test, which is a new benchmark for mobile processors. If numbers bore you, let's put it this way: today's flagships barely breathe at 2.5 to 3 million.

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iPhone 17 without SIM card: The end of physical SIM cards in Europe, the era of eSIM is coming

iPhone 17 without a SIM card?! Apple apparently thinks that plastic SIM cards will be as retro as floppy disks or DVDs in 2025. With the new iPhone 17 series, the SIM slot will be gone in Europe - and not just on the "Pro" models, but on the entire line.

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Upcoming iPhone 17: Apple is playing on (thinner) ground

Although Apple is keeping its new devices under wraps like they're state secrets from Area 51, rumors and leaks surrounding the iPhone 17 are getting louder. It's clear: we're getting closer to another September spectacle from Cupertino. And not just any kind of one – but one that's supposed to be the biggest step forward in iPhone history. Thinner, smarter and, of course, more expensive. The iPhone 17 is set to shake up the smartphone world, and we've rounded up everything that's currently being rumored – or that Apple hasn't yet been able to successfully deny.

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The new standard – Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+: 7,000 mAh battery, and a new IP69K waterproof standard – a mid-range that pretends to be thin

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is one of the most ambitious phones in its class: a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED with 120 Hz and 3,200 nits, a quadruple IP certification (IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K), a 7,000 mAh with 90 W, the new Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and a triple camera with a 2.5x telephoto lens. It starts at 1,999 CNY = 240 euros in China; the global release is expected to bring minor changes.

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What will Xiaomi's 16 series bring: Rumors of large screens, iPhone-beating cameras, and eternal-life batteries

The Xiaomi 16 series brings fresh rumors of larger flat screens, advanced autofocus cameras, and massive batteries. From a mini model for compact phone lovers to ultra versions with revolutionary zoom - will this be the year Xiaomi truly dominates the competition?

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Cheap smartphone: -50% discounts on “almost” new smartphones – half prices on top models 2024

A cheap smartphone?! As new models hit the shelves, older flagships become a real bargain. We checked several sources and compiled a list of the best deals on phones from 2024 that are now almost half the price but still top-notch.

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Canon smartphone: is a Canon smartphone coming that will change the mobile photography game?

If you're a fan of technology that blends creativity with technology, this news will definitely interest you. Imagine a smartphone that's not just for selfies and social media, but a true cinematic machine in your pocket. Canon recently filed a patent that hints at just that. Is this Canon's final entry into the world of camera phones? Let's take a closer look. A Canon smartphone in 2026?

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Buy or not?! Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Is Google running ahead – or just running in place?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is here with the new Tensor G5 chip (TSMC, 3 nm), Qi2 magnets and the promise of faster AI features. In synthetic CPU tests, the improvement over the Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeable, but against the Snapdragon 8 Elite there is still a gap - especially in graphics, where early results even hint at a step back. Why is this not just Twitter drama and why should you care? We break down the numbers, the context and the implications.

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Google Pixel 10 Series: When the hardware heart beats to the rhythm of artificial intelligence

Google has just unveiled the new Google Pixel 10 series and it has instantly created a wave of excitement. The four devices – Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and the futuristic Pixel 10 Pro Fold – represent not just an evolution, but a near-revolution in the world of smartphones. If the Pixel was once a “hipster phone” for photography enthusiasts, now it steps into the ring as a serious competitor to Apple and Samsung.

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5 Most Special Smartphones of 2025 – You've Never Heard of These Are for People Who Aren't Looking for a Regular Phone

If the classic “stacked sandwiches” with two cameras and three annual updates are too boring for you, you've come to the right place. We've gathered five phones that the media is writing about as different, special and sometimes stubbornly unique: Nothing Phone (3), Fairphone (Gen. 6), Light Phone III, Solana Mobile Seeker and Minimal Phone. Each of them solves a specific problem – from sustainability to digital detoxification and Web3 – and does it in their own way. Let's take a look - the 5 most special smartphones of 2025!

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The crazy different iKKO MindOne phone: mini smartphone, maxi style – for urban nomads

Phones have grown up and stretched. The iKKO MindOne goes against the grain: a box measuring 86 × 72 × 8.9 mm, just a little wider than a credit card, but still a full-fledged Android phone. The idea is simple — less screen, more focus — and surprisingly ambitious: two environments (full Android and “pure” iKKO AI OS), a main camera that switches to selfie, and a body with a real keyboard and a real 3.5-mm output.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Google officially showed it off. Now let's check the rumors and reality

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold 30-second teaser reveals familiar design, internet expects IP68, bigger battery, Tensor G5 and… maybe even a sales delay until October

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