Even though we’re still far from October, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL has made its first appearance on Geekbench. The listing highlights the configuration of the Tensor G4 chipset: 1x 3.10GHz main core, 3x 2.6GHz performance core, and 4x 1.95GHz efficiency core. It also comes with Mali G715 and 16 GPU GB of RAM.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL spotted for the first time on Geekbench

It will pack 16GB of RAM along with its Tensor G4.


Oppo has announced the global versions of its Reno12 and Reno12 Pro. Both new phones feature the Dimensity 7300-Energy chipset, 6.7-inch Curved AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz), and 50MP main cameras. The Pro adds another 50MP 2x telephoto lens and a more powerful 50MP selfie camera, and both phones come with 5,000mAh batteries with 80W wired charging.

Oppo Reno12 Pro arrives in Europe with two 50 MP portrait cameras, alongside the Reno12

The Pro model has a 2x 50MP camera on the back and a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. Both phones are powered by the new Dimensity 7300-Energy


Oppo Reno12 Pro 5G tested

A phone with solid specs and looks to die for.


Moving on to the Samsung rumors, all Galaxy S25 series phones are now expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, directly contradicting previous rumors that the S25 models would feature Samsung’s in-house Exynos chips.

In Samsung rumor news, the S25 and S25+ are expected to feature the same camera hardware as their predecessors, while the S25 Ultra is said to offer an improved 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, a 3x telephoto 50MP and a 50MP 5x telephoto lens.

All Samsung Galaxy S25 series models will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC

Samsung has opted for an all-Snapdragon Galaxy S lineup only once so far.


Only the Galaxy S25 Ultra will receive a camera upgrade, the S25 and S25+ to keep the same hardware

This will be the fourth generation in a row without any camera upgrades.


The leaked images show the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, as well as the Galaxy Ring, in its charging chase

The watch has a square body but a round display – is it a digital crown? As for the Galaxy Ring, its case is similar to the Galaxy Buds’ charging cases.


We also have some new official-looking images for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in dark gray and silver, showing a rectangular design with a round display and a digital crown element for controls. Galaxy Ring also made an appearance with its own charging case.

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is expected to offer a larger 1/2.3-inch telephoto lens (70-200mm focal range) and ultrawide sensors with dual-layer transistor pixel technology. Sony is reportedly looking to discontinue the vertical camera alignment seen on previous Xperia 1 devices and separate the telephoto lens from the main and ultrawide cameras.

Sony Xperia 1 VII camera rumors point to larger telephoto lenses and ultrawide sensors

Sony may bring dual-layer transistor pixel technology to all three cameras on the Xperia 1 VII.


Unboxing of the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G

We have both the Glossy White and Neon Green versions.


The Xiaomi Redmi 13 battery test is ready

Mid-range 4G achieved mixed results.


Xiaomi 14 Civi on test


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