A device with the model number EI-T5900 recently got certified by South Korea’s National Radio Research Institute. The filing just calls it a small wireless device and doesn’t give an official product name. But the numbering lines up pretty closely with previous SmartTag models. The current Galaxy SmartTag 2 uses EI-T5600, and the original SmartTag was EI-T5300. That pattern makes it very likely this new one is the long-rumored Galaxy SmartTag 3.

There’s also been talk of a design change. The SmartTag 3 is expected to switch to a squircle shape, basically a square with heavily rounded corners. That would be different from the first SmartTag’s more rounded-square look and the longer, pill-shaped design of the SmartTag 2. It would also fit better with the rounded style Samsung has been using in One UI icons and recent Galaxy Watches.

Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed anything about the SmartTag 3 yet. There’s still no word on pricing, features, battery life, or when it might actually launch. Radio certification is usually one of the last steps needed before a wireless product can go on sale in South Korea, so this clearance suggests things are progressing. More details could start showing up in the coming weeks or months as Samsung gets ready for its next round of accessories.

For context, the current Galaxy SmartTag 2 (model EI-T5600) uses Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 along with ultra-wideband for precise nearby finding. It has a Bluetooth range of up to 120 meters, an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, and runs on a replaceable CR2032 battery that lasts up to 500 days in normal use (or around 700 days in Power Saving Mode). The tag measures about 28.8 x 52.44 x 8 mm and weighs just 13.75 grams. It also includes a physical button, a buzzer for ringing, Compass View guidance on compatible phones, Lost Mode via NFC, and the ability to control SmartThings-compatible devices.

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One UI 9.0 is Samsung’s latest custom skin built on top of Android 17. As always, the new software undergoes extensive beta testing before it’s released publicly, which also allows select users to get an early taste of the software.

The One UI 9.0 beta program went live in May, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. After a long wait of three months, Samsung is finally expanding the beta program to more Galaxy devices at a much faster pace.

Here’s a list of Galaxy devices that are currently eligible for the One UI 9.0 beta program:

• Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
• Galaxy A57 5G

We’ll continue to update the list as and when more Galaxy devices receive One UI 9.0 beta.

The One UI 9 beta program is limited to select regions. For the Galaxy S26 series, it’s available in the US, the UK, India, Poland, Germany, and Korea. For the Galaxy S25 series and remaining devices, the beta program may be limited to the US, the UK, India, and Korea.

If you have a supported Galaxy device and that you belong to a region where the beta program is available, you can head over to the Samsung Members app, tap the beta banner, and enroll in the program. Then, navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install to get the update.

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A Galaxy Z Fold 8 user posted on Samsung’s official EU Community forum saying the corners of the inner screen seem to bend or sink in when you push them lightly. They noticed it while wiping the edges with a soft cloth and started wondering if it’s normal or if something’s off with their unit. An Instagram reel showing similar flexing has also been going around.

In the thread, the original poster asked other owners to check their phones and compare. A few replies so far suggest this might just be how the flexible layers behave near the edges, where the structure is a bit less rigid than in the middle. Most people are telling the original poster not to keep pressing on it. Most commenters recommended taking the phone in for a proper look if it feels wrong. So far there’s no flood of identical reports from other owners.

Samsung has been pushing the durability story hard with the Z Fold 8 series, especially the new FlexTitanium display tech. They say it uses a titanium alloy film and a supporting titanium plate under the OLED panel. According to the company, that film is about 20 times stiffer than the older polymer films, helps hide the crease better, and makes the whole panel stronger while keeping it thin. The hinge is rated for 500,000 folds and the phone has an IP48 rating.

Independent tests, including JerryRigEverything’s usual extreme bend tests, showed the Z Fold 8 holding up without the inner screen or frame failing dramatically. However, the Ultra model became the first book-style Galaxy foldable to suffer a non-functional inner display.

The top layer of the inner display is still the soft plastic that scratches easily, same as previous Fold models. Samsung still tells people to leave the factory protector on, handle the screen carefully, and avoid putting pressure on it.

If your unit is facing the same issue, the safest move is to swing by a service center instead of poking at it yourself.

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The Galaxy S27 series is beginning to appear on certification platforms ahead of its expected debut. Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup has now made an appearance in China’s 3C certification database. The listing offers an early look at the charging capabilities of two models while also providing an indication of when the new phones could arrive.

Galaxy S27 series gets 3C certification

The Galaxy S27 has appeared with the model number SM-S9520, while the Galaxy S27 Plus carries the model number SM-S9560. The 3C certification lists charging support of up to 27W for the Galaxy S27 and 45W for the Galaxy S27 Plus. Both smartphones are also listed without a charger in the box.

The charging specifications continue Samsung’s established approach for its flagship S series. The standard Galaxy S lineup has retained 25W charging since the Galaxy S20, which debuted in 2020, making the Galaxy S27 the seventh consecutive generation to follow this charging setup.

Meanwhile, the S+ models moved to 45W charging with the Galaxy S22+ in 2022, putting the Galaxy S27+ on track to continue the same 45W configuration for the fifth consecutive year.

Early launch expected

The timing of the approval is particularly interesting. The Galaxy S26 series appeared in China’s 3C database in January 2026 before becoming official in March. The Galaxy S25 series, meanwhile, received its 3C approval in September 2024 and launched in January 2025.

With the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus already clearing 3C certification in September 2026, Samsung could potentially move the launch forward compared with the Galaxy S26 lineup. A January 2027 unveiling therefore looks possible, although Samsung has yet to confirm any launch plans.

Rumors suggest that the S27 lineup will also introduce a new model called the Galaxy S27 Pro. The device is expected to sit between the S27+ and S27 Ultra in Samsung’s lineup. With the standard and Plus models already certified by 3C, it may not be long before the Pro and Ultra variants receive their own certification.

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Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, buying a foldable phone meant making a compromise. You wanted that big, beautiful tablet screen in your pocket, but you had to accept a device that felt like a brick, had sub-par battery life, and featured cameras that belonged on a mid-ranger from three years ago.

In 2026, the foldable landscape has fundamentally shifted. Thanks to the absolute magic of silicon-carbon batteries, next-generation titanium hinges, and the sheer brute force of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Tensor G6 chips, the compromises are gone. Foldables are now thinner than some standard slab phones, their batteries are pushing past 6,000mAh, and they pack 200MP camera sensors.

If you are finally ready to ditch the traditional smartphone form factor, here is the definitive guide to the best foldable phones you can buy in 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung basically invented this category, and with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, they have perfected the mainstream foldable formula. Weighing in at just 201 grams, it’s Samsung’s lightest Z Fold ever, making it feel remarkably normal when closed. They’ve finally tweaked the aspect ratios to what we’ve been begging for, giving us a highly usable 10:16 cover screen that doesn’t feel cramped, and a 4:3 inner display that reaches a blinding 3,000 nits of peak brightness.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 4,800mAh battery, making it a safe and reliable choice for most people. Samsung also introduced Flex Titanium Technology, which combines a titanium-alloy film with an enhanced plate to seriously reduce the visibility of the crease over time. The device also features dual 50MP sensors and the new My FanCam auto-tracking feature, making it one of the most refined foldable smartphones available.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

If the standard Fold 8 is the mainstream benchmark, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung bringing its unhinged Ultra philosophy to the folding world. This is for the power users who want absolutely everything without compromise. When unfolded, this thing is an absurdly thin 4.1mm. It features a massive 8-inch main display and bumps the battery up to a 5,000mAh cell.

But the real story here is the camera and productivity suite. Samsung crammed a 200MP primary sensor into this incredibly thin chassis, which actually processes full-resolution HDR imagery, backed by an expanded graphite cooling system so the phone doesn’t melt in your hands.

It also brings the new Gemini Notebook agentic AI features in One UI 9, which can automatically generate meeting recaps and visual summaries, making the Fold 8 Ultra a powerful productivity-focused device.

Oppo Find N6

The Oppo Find N series maintains its wider, passport-like shape, which many users prefer for typing on the cover screen. The Find N6 focuses heavily on camera quality and hinge durability. Using a new 3D-printed titanium hinge, the device manages to keep the inner screen crease very minimal.

The camera system, tuned in partnership with Hasselblad, includes a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP 3x periscope lens. Oppo also included a large 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging, all within an 8.93mm thick frame.

Honor Magic V6

Honor continues to focus on making foldables as thin as possible. The Magic V6 measures 8.75mm when closed, making it one of the slimmest options currently available. Despite the thin profile, it houses a 6,660mAh battery, which provides excellent longevity.

The displays are quite bright, with the cover screen reaching up to 6,000 nits for HDR content. It features a capable camera setup, including a 64MP periscope lens alongside dual 50MP sensors, and offers software features that integrate surprisingly well with other ecosystems, including basic cross-compatibility with some Apple devices.

Huawei Pura X Max

The Huawei Pura X Max is hard to get in the US, but it is an interesting device if you are looking at international options. In terms of its overall design and book-style form factor, it is actually quite similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

It runs on the Kirin 9030 Pro chip and features a 7.7-inch inner screen paired with a 5.4-inch outer display. It is relatively light at 229g and measures 5.2mm thick when opened. For cameras, it uses a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture (f/1.4 to f/4.0) to help with natural depth of field, plus a 50MP telephoto and a 12.5MP ultra-wide.

It also packs a 5,300mAh battery with 66W wired charging and supports Huawei‘s M-Pen 3 Mini stylus. The main catch is that it doesn’t come with Google Play Services, which is a dealbreaker for a lot of people, but the physical hardware and updated hinge design are solid.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is Google’s latest book-style foldable, focusing heavily on software and everyday usability. It runs on the new Tensor G6 chip and features a redesigned gearless hinge that helps slim down the bezels and reduce the overall weight. For cameras, it uses a 48MP main sensor capable of 30x Super Res Zoom, relying on Google‘s well-known computational photography rather than massive hardware numbers.

A unique addition to the design is the HiLight, a multi-functional LED ring around the camera flash used for color-coded notifications. If you prefer a clean Android interface and practical AI features over having the most extreme hardware specs, it is a very solid choice.

Motorola Razr Fold

Expanding from their popular flip phones, Motorola’s Razr Fold is their entry into the full-sized, book-style foldable market. It uses Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for added drop resistance and measures 4.55mm when open.

The device includes an 8.1-inch inner display and comes in several Pantone-validated colors. Inside, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, uses a 6,000mAh battery, and features a triple 50MP camera setup. Motorola is also promising seven years of OS updates for this model, matching Google and Samsung.

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While the smartphone industry has struggled amid the ongoing chip crisis, Samsung has continued to release new smartphones across price segments. For every price segment, there are some excellent options, which is a good thing for buyers, but that also makes it difficult to pick the right one. To make it easy, we’ve curated a list of the best Samsung smartphones across price segments.

Whether you’re looking for an excellent camera phone, a phone that offers a great balance of price and features, or a phone that’s reliable but easy on your pocket, you’ll find the right one that checks your boxes on the list below.

1. Best Overall 

The Galaxy S26 is a dominant flagship choice, particularly for those seeking a premium, compact phone with excellent performance and camera capabilities.

The 6.3-inch screen uses a high-quality AMOLED panel with LTPO support for extra battery saving. It offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits of peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. The triple camera setup on the back takes excellent shots across various lighting conditions. It comprises a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 10MP telephoto shooter with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide snapper. It supports up to 8K video recording, while the 12MP selfie camera can record up to 4K videos.

Under the hood, it’s the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset that ensures smooth performance even under heavy load, but it’s reserved for select regions, including the US, Canada, and China, while India and the rest of the world get the Exynos 2600. The Snapdragon chip delivers better gaming performance, but otherwise, the performance is similar. You can take a look at the comparison here.

The Galaxy S26 packs a 4300mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It also offers 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging to power up your accessories. Being the latest release, it comes with a robust set of connectivity features, including high-speed Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and fast USB Type-C 3.2.

The small Galaxy S26 delivers a premium experience. It starts at INR 76,900 (USD 799) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and INR 99,999 (USD 899) for double the storage.

2. Best Ultra-Tier 

The Galaxy S26 Ultra needs no introduction. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone looking for the most capable camera setup on a Galaxy smartphone.

The 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor is the same sensor that’s inside the S25 Ultra, but the new phone has a wider f/1.4 aperture lens, allowing the device to pull in about 47% more light. The rear camera setup also includes a 50MP ultrawide lens and two telephoto lenses: one with 3x optical zoom and another with 5x optical zoom. The other side has a 12MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrades to a faster 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging, while the battery capacity remains at 5000mAh. The device also benefits from a modern Bluetooth 6.0 standard, which is available on very few Galaxy devices.

The base Galaxy S26 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at INR 1,24,999 (USD 1099), while the 512GB storage variant is available for purchase at INR 1,44,999 (USD 1299). The top-tier model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage costs INR 1,74,999 (USD 1,599).

3. Best Value Flagship 

The Galaxy S26 FE delivers an excellent fit for people seeking a flagship-level experience at a not-so-flagship price. Obviously, there are some corner-cutting, including an older Exynos 2500 chip, but it’s still a solid-performing chipset in 2026 for most people.

The phone features a flagship-class 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and tough Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. Since FE models launch a few months later, they typically come with a new OS and are therefore eligible to receive an extra major Android upgrade compared to their flagship siblings. The S26 FE will receive OS updates until Android 24, while its premium siblings will reach the end of the road with Android 23.

The Galaxy S26 FE features a high-end rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide shooter. It can record videos in up to 8K resolution, whereas the 12MP selfie camera supports up to 4K recording.

The S26 FE packs a 4900mAh battery and supports 45W wired charging, which is faster than the regular S26 (25W). The device also supports reverse wireless charging, like its premium siblings. There are some corner-cutting on the connectivity part, though. The S26 FE doesn’t support Wi-Fi 7; instead, it offers Wi-Fi 6e. Also, it comes with USB Type-C 2.0, which is slightly slower for file transfers over a USB cable than USB Type-C 3.2 on the regular S26 models.

Even with several tradeoffs, the Galaxy S26 FE remains an excellent value flagship. Samsung has announced that the phone will go on sale in India, the US, and Europe in the first week of September, while sales in India will begin on September 18. The phone costs $699 in the US for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Pricing details for the Indian market have yet to be announced, with rumors suggesting a unit could cost INR 70,000.

4. Best Foldable 

Samsung remains the leading brand in the foldable market, and the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra raises the bar for what a book-style foldable phone can do.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip ensures the Fold 8 Ultra runs smoothly, even during heavy tasks such as gaming or video editing. Plus, the high-end camera setup makes it the best choice for anyone looking for a premium foldable phone.

The Fold 8 Ultra borrows the rear camera setup from the Galaxy S26 Ultra except for the periscope lens. That means you get a 200MP main sensor, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The phone has 10MP selfie cameras on the cover screen and the inner screen, although you can use the rear camera for much better selfies.

Much of the Fold 8 Ultra’s capabilities are borrowed from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, including the 5000mAh battery, charging capabilities, and the modern connectivity suite.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at INR 195,000 (USD 1799) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 512GB storage model is priced at INR 214,999 (USD 1999). The top-tier variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage costs INR 255,000 (USD 2,399).

5. Best Mid-Range

The Galaxy A57 stands out as a high-performance, well-rounded mid-range phone, bringing flagship-grade durability, long software support, and advanced AI features to a more accessible price segment.

The smartphone sports a slim 6.9mm profile with glass panels on both front and back, protected by robust Gorilla Glass Victus+, alongside a refined, metallic-feeling aluminum frame. It offers a complete IP68 dust and water resistance rating, ensuring peace of mind against everyday spills, rain, or dust.

The Galaxy A57 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ screen with HDR10+ support and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by the Exynos 1680 chipset, which can smoothly handle day-to-day operations as well as gaming at moderate settings. Software support is another plus for the A57, as the brand promises six generations of major OS upgrades.

The rear camera setup features a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide unit, and a 5MP macro camera, while the front side has a 12MP sensor. You can do 4K video recording from both sides. The Galaxy A57 also offers AI-based photo editing features such as Object Eraser, Best Face, Auto Trim, and Edit Suggestions. Speaking of AI, the device also brings the Voice transcription feature, which is typically found on high-end phones. Other specs include a 5000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 6.0, and USB Type-C 2.0.

Overall, the Galaxy A57 5G is a solid mid-range phone, currently priced at INR 56,999 for the base version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s also a 12GB RAM option with the same storage for INR 62,499. In the US, the 128GB storage model costs USD 549, and the 256GB storage variant costs USD 610.

6. Best Budget

The Galaxy A07 5G is an excellent choice for media consumption as it packs a large 6.7-inch screen and a massive 6000mAh battery. The Dimensity 6300 processor ensures no lag in everyday apps and operations.

One of the best things about the Galaxy A07 is its software update policy. Samsung has promised to offer it six years of security patches and six major Android OS updates. Other brands typically restrict their budget phones to two OS upgrades.

The Galaxy A07 5G features a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary lens for portrait effects. It has an 8MP selfie camera.

The much more affordable Galaxy A07 5G is currently priced at INR 18,999 for the base model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can double the storage by paying an additional INR 2000.

Which Samsung phone should you buy?

If you want the absolute best Galaxy phone with top-tier capabilities, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a brilliant choice. It offers flagship performance, high-end camera hardware, great software support, and modern connectivity features.

The standard Galaxy S26 is a great pick for people looking for a compact phone that packs high-end hardware. The phone features an excellent rear camera setup, a flagship-class processor, and fast charging support. But if you want a flagship phone at a not-so-flagship price, the Galaxy S26 FE can be a great fit.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is currently the best pick for a foldable phone, as it packs the best hardware available in the category. There’s also a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a passport-size form factor, which has become quite popular soon after its release.

For the mid-range segment, the Galaxy A57 strikes an excellent balance of performance, camera quality, and battery life. It also offers several advanced AI features found only on expensive phones. And, if you’re simply looking for a reliable Samsung phone that’s easy on the pocket, the Galaxy A07 5G serves the purpose. It packs a large battery and a big screen, and it doesn’t lag in regular use.

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Samsung is adding a new, more affordable variant to its Galaxy Book 6 lineup, giving buyers another option alongside the existing models. While the current Galaxy Book 6 is offered with Intel Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, the new variant comes with more affordable Intel Core 3 and Core 5 options. It retains key features such as a 14-inch display, Galaxy AI capabilities, and long battery life, making it a more accessible option for everyday computing.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 features a 14-inch LCD display with a 1920×1200 WUXGA resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 350-nit brightness, and an anti-reflective finish. It measures 313 x 221 x 15.7mm and weighs 1.35kg. The laptop is available with Intel Core 3 or Core 5 processors, Intel Graphics, and an Intel NPU offering up to 15 TOPS of AI performance.

It packs a 61.2Wh battery rated for up to 25 hours of usage on a single charge. The 45W USB Type-C charger can provide around 33% charge in 30 minutes. Memory configurations include 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, while storage options range from 256GB to 1TB. For connectivity, the laptop includes two USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A, HDMI 1.4, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Galaxy AI features include AI Select, AI Cut Out, and Note Assist. It runs Windows 11 Home or Pro 25H2 depending on the configuration. There’s a 2-megapixel webcam that supports 1080p video, while stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos handle audio.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 starts at $799 and comes in Violet Silver and Gray. Regional specifications, configurations, colors, and features may differ.

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Samsung is preparing for a major camera refresh for the Galaxy S Ultra model for 2027. The Galaxy S27 Ultra was previously rumored to ditch the 3x telephoto camera, and now we have some information about the second telephoto.

Just the removal of the 3x camera from the setup, while keeping the 5x telephoto untouched, was already a bit surprising, as it would leave the phone relying heavily on the main sensor for the 1x to 5x range. Portraits are a big part of smartphone photography these days, and that could take a hit in the 3x to 5x range.

As per the latest leak, Samsung is currently evaluating a 4x telephoto sensor with a 50MP resolution and a 1/1.9″ sensor size. This is actually larger than the current 5x periscope telephoto sensor, which measures 1/2.52″. So, we may expect less noise and fewer artifacts in images, along with better image quality overall. And, of course, it would make framing easier when shooting portraits.

Looking back, this wouldn’t even be the first time Samsung has used a 4x telephoto on an Ultra model. In fact, the very first Ultra debuted with a 4x, 48MP telephoto camera with a very similar 1/2.0″ sensor size. It was a major upgrade over the 12MP, 2x telephoto on the Galaxy S10+.

With the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung moved to a much smaller 10MP dual-telephoto setup. Now, the S27 Ultra could be returning to a single telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom.

But the actual question is: will it happen?

The tipster says Samsung is weighing the upgrade against its bill of materials and the real-world benefits it would offer. If the difference between the new 4x solution and the existing 5x telephoto isn’t significant enough to justify the additional R&D cost, Samsung will reportedly retain the current 5x setup.

There are reportedly five S27 Ultra prototypes currently being evaluated, which suggests that the camera configuration is far from being completely locked in. It will be interesting to see which route Samsung ultimately takes with its upcoming Ultra model.

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If you are shopping for a budget smartphone in 2026, you can find several affordable models with high-refresh-rate displays, capable cameras, large batteries, water resistance, and long software support. You can also get features that were previously limited to expensive flagship devices.

Here are five of the best budget smartphones you can consider this year.

Motorola Edge (2025)

The Motorola Edge (2025) is the most premium phone on this list. It starts at $399.99 in the US and features a 6.7-inch curved pOLED display. The screen has a 2712 x 1220 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and brightness of up to 4500 nits.

The phone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Storage can also be expanded with a microSD card.

Motorola has equipped the Edge with a 50MP main camera that uses Sony’s LYT-700C sensor and OIS. The camera system also includes a 50MP ultrawide camera with macro support and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The phone has a 50MP front camera that can record 4K video.

The Edge includes a 5200mAh battery with 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It also has IP68 and IP69 ratings, MIL-STD-810H certification, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.

You can use the dedicated AI Key to access tools such as notification summaries, meeting transcription, image creation, and screen-based recommendations. You should choose the Motorola Edge if you want a premium feature set at a lower price.

Moto G (2026)

You can choose the Moto G (2026) if you want a reliable 5G phone for less than $200. It costs $199.99 and features a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits of brightness.

You get the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 4GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. You can increase the storage capacity by up to 1TB with a microSD card.

The rear camera system includes a 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera. You also get a 32MP front camera, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and eSIM support.

The 5200mAh battery supports 30W fast charging. You also get a vegan leather finish, although the IP52 rating provides less protection than the Motorola Edge or Moto G Power.

Moto G Power (2026)

The Moto G Power (2026) costs $299.99 and provides a larger FHD+ display, more memory, and stronger durability than the standard Moto G. Its 6.8-inch LCD supports a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits of brightness.

The phone uses the Dimensity 6300 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its cameras include a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 32MP front camera.

The Moto G Power has a 5200mAh battery, 30W charging, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and a headphone jack. Its IP68 and IP69 ratings and MIL-STD-810H certification make it a strong option if you need a durable phone.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

You should consider the Galaxy A37 5G if you want long-term software support. It features a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and an IP68 rating.

The phone uses an Exynos 1480 processor and offers up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its camera system includes a 50MP OIS main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera.

You can use AI tools such as Object Eraser, Circle to Search, AI Select, Gemini, and upgraded Bixby features. The phone has a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging.

Samsung promises up to six Android and One UI upgrades and six years of security updates. The Galaxy A37 5G starts at around $380 in the US.

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

The Galaxy A27 5G offers many Samsung features at a lower price. It starts at $349.99 and has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.

The Galaxy A27 supports Circle to Search, Object Eraser, voice transcription, Gemini, Perplexity, and conversational Bixby controls. Its 5000mAh battery supports 25W charging.

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Some Galaxy S26 Ultra users started noticing an unwanted reddish tint on the display last month, and now the software fix meant to clear it up might be creating fresh headaches for a few of them.

The original issue looked like a rectangular patch right in the middle of the screen. It was most obvious on white backgrounds, especially when the brightness was cranked up under strong ambient light. Complaints started trickling in a few months after the March 2026 launch and really picked up in July.

Samsung looked into it and said it’s not hardware, not burn-in, and not the panel itself degrading. According to them, it’s a software glitch in the color optimization and calibration routines. They noted that leaving the phone at max brightness under intense light for long stretches could throw the color balance off on some units.

Their fix was pretty straightforward: free same-day color calibration at service centers in South Korea (no matter how much warranty is left), plus an over-the-air software update. The August 2026 update started rolling out earlier this week, beginning in Korea. It apparently includes the color calibration correction along with the usual security patches. Samsung’s position is that most people won’t need to visit a service center. The software should handle it.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Some owners who already got the calibration, either through the update or at a service center, are now reporting tiny dot-like marks appearing on the display. These are still just individual user reports. There’s no official word that the dots are caused by the calibration process, and nothing yet to suggest it’s a widespread problem. Samsung hasn’t connected the new complaints to the software changes either.

Samsung has been clear that the red tint is a software calibration issue, not a result of the new Privacy Display hardware, but the novel panel design has still been part of the wider conversation about how this screen behaves.

For now, it makes sense to take the new dot reports with a grain of salt. If those marks stick around or start multiplying, the practical move is to get the phone checked at a service center so they can figure out whether it’s software-related or needs a closer look at the display.

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Earlier this month, the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 came out of JerryRigEverything’s tough durability tests looking pretty solid. It handled reverse bends, grit, and the usual stress tests surprisingly well. All previous large-screen Galaxy foldables, including the first-generation Galaxy Fold, also survived the test without any major damage or loss of functionality.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, though, didn’t have the same luck when Zack Nelson put the $2,099 flagship through the exact same gauntlet.

Samsung has been talking up the Ultra’s durability upgrades: an Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover display, a redesigned Armor FlexHinge, and dual titanium layers (FlexTitanium) under the folding panel. They’re marketing it as having “lasting durability.”

In the test, the first reverse bend while open went fine. The second, harder bend was a different story. The main inner display took permanent damage: it flickered for a moment, then went completely dark and unusable. The phone also showed some noticeable flex when bent backward.

Possible reasons include damage to the display’s flex cable, a fold-detection sensor, or just internal stress from the hinge pressing against that ultra-thin folding panel. At only 4.1 mm thick when unfolded, the Ultra seems to be pushing how slim Samsung can go while still keeping the structure strong under extreme force. The regular Fold 8 had survived similar rearward bending with its chassis intact, which highlights how even phones in the same generation can behave differently.

Foldables are still more complex than regular phones: two displays, a hinge, and everything needing precise alignment. When the inner screen fails, repairs aren’t cheap: Samsung charges $639 in the US for a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra inner display module replacement, while the outer display is a more reasonable $149. They do include one free inner screen protector replacement in the first 12 months (after that it’s about $19).

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Samsung’s One UI 9 beta program has been up and running since May, but it has remained limited to the Galaxy S26 series. Well, that’s changing soon as the brand is almost prepared to bring the beta program to more devices, including some mid-range phones.

The Galaxy S26 series has already received seven beta updates and might be nearing the end of the the end of beta program. That could mean the One UI 9 beta may start expanding to more Galaxy devices anytime soon.

In the last few days, over a dozen Galaxy devices have been spotted on the test servers with beta builds. Earlier, we reported on internal testing of the new software for dozens of Galaxy devices, but recent test builds specifically target the beta software for the following devices, which could soon join the public beta program.

Samsung could release One UI 9 beta to these devices

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A35

The beta rollout plans could be affected by a variety of reasons, and so the list above shouldn’t be treated as the final list.

The good news is that the One UI 9 beta expansion won’t take long, as Samsung has already created beta program sections for many devices on its Community forum, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. These devices will likely receive the beta update in the coming days.

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Some fresh CAD renders of the regular Galaxy S27 have leaked, courtesy of OnLeaks and Android Headline, giving us an early peek at next year’s base flagship. While the Ultra is getting more attention for possible redesigns, the standard S27 looks like it’s sticking with Samsung’s usual “refine, don’t reinvent” approach.

The leaked images show a phone that looks almost identical to the Galaxy S26, which itself didn’t stray far from the S25 design. The vertical triple-camera setup is still on the back, and the overall shape feels very familiar. Dimensions are listed at roughly 149.75 x 71.88 x 7.25 mm, only a tiny bit bigger than the S26’s 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm. The 6.3″ display is also expected to stay the same. Bigger design changes seem to be saved for the Ultra model.

On the chip side, Samsung could tweak its strategy. The base S26 used the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets and the Exynos 2600 in others. Early signs point to the Exynos 2700 performing well enough that a wider regional rollout is being considered. The base S27 is expected to stick with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage as the starting point.

Cameras are widely expected to carry over mostly unchanged from the S26, so the main, 3x telephoto, ultrawide, and front sensors should return for another year. Samsung is also reportedly working on silicon-carbon batteries for the series. The regular S27 could hit around 4,900 mAh (600 mAh more than the S26), while the Ultra might go higher, with rumors pointing to roughly 5,700 mAh.

The Galaxy S27 series is currently expected around February 2027, though Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything. There’s no word on the pricing yet. The S26 jumped to $899 in the US, and rising memory costs could push the price even higher this time around.

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This year’s smartwatch launches were packed into a short period. Samsung and Google introduced their new watches in July and August, while Garmin also released the Fenix 9 series just recently. 

Most of the major changes this year focus on health, fitness, and battery life. Samsung improved its sleep apnea and cardio tracking features, and Google introduced a breathing emergency detector that can contact emergency services automatically. Here are five of the best smartwatches to consider in 2026.

Best for iPhone Users

The Apple Watch Series 11 keeps the familiar design, but Apple has added some useful health features. The biggest addition is hypertension notifications. The watch looks for signs of long-term high blood pressure by analyzing blood vessel responses over 30 days using its optical heart sensor. Apple trained the feature using data from more than 100,000 participants and tested it in a clinical study involving 2,000 people.

Apple also introduced a new sleep score system that looks at sleep duration, sleep stages, and bedtime consistency. You can check the score on the watch or through the Health app.

The Series 11 also supports 5G through a redesigned antenna system. Its fast charging can provide up to eight hours of use after just 15 minutes of charging. Battery life is rated at up to 24 hours with normal use and up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode.

The aluminum models use updated Ion-X glass, which Apple says is twice as scratch-resistant as the previous generation. The watch comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes. Prices start at $399 for the GPS model and $499 for GPS + Cellular.

For iPhone users, the Apple Watch Series 11 is the easiest option to recommend thanks to its close integration with Apple’s apps, notifications, and health features.

Best Rugged Option

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is Samsung’s most rugged smartwatch, built for outdoor activities. It keeps the titanium case from the original Ultra but is 12% thinner. Its 1.52-inch Sapphire Crystal Super AMOLED display can reach 5,000 nits, making it easier to see in direct sunlight.

Samsung launched the Watch Ultra 2 alongside the Galaxy Watch 9. Both watches are powered by Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset. The battery has also grown to 800mAh, which is 35% larger than the battery in the previous Ultra. Samsung has added a Trail Run mode that tracks elevation and terrain during outdoor runs.

The watch uses Samsung’s BioActive sensor system for health tracking. It supports features such as FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, Heart Health Score, and Daily Cardio Load tracking to help with workout recovery.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 starts at $699 for the LTE version in the US and €749 in Europe. 

Best for Google Users

The Pixel Watch 5 keeps the round design with curved glass that has become a signature of the Pixel Watch series. This year’s model adds deeper Gemini AI integration along with several new health features.

One of the most notable additions is Breathing Emergency Detection, which will launch first in Europe. It monitors for major drops in blood oxygen and can automatically contact emergency services if the wearer becomes unresponsive.

Google also improved the battery life on both versions. The 41mm model has a 332mAh battery and is rated for up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled. The larger 45mm model has a 465mAh battery and can last up to 40 hours. Both models can charge to 50% in around 15 minutes with the included charging dock.

The 41mm model starts at $399 for Wi-Fi and $499 for LTE. The 45mm version starts at $429 for Wi-Fi and $529 for LTE, making the Pixel Watch 5 more expensive than the previous generation.

Best for Outdoor Adventures

Garmin’s Fenix watches are designed for people who spend a lot of time outdoors, and the Fenix 9 continues that approach. It has a display that can reach 3,000 nits of brightness, satellite messaging support, and much longer battery life than most mainstream smartwatches.

Garmin rates the Fenix 9 for up to 57 days of battery life, depending on the mode you use. The company launched it alongside the Fenix 9 Pro, with the Pro model adding built-in inReach connectivity for two-way satellite messaging without a phone.

The watch has 64GB of storage, enough for around 7,000 offline songs. It also includes TopoActive maps for multiple continents and fitness features such as Training Readiness, Endurance Score, and an ECG app for AFib detection.

Garmin has also added Garmin Epic, which puts several days of activities, photos, and health data into a single timeline. The Fenix 9 starts at $999.99, while the Fenix 9 Pro starts at $1,099.99.

Best Value

The Amazfit Balance 3 is made for people who want a capable smartwatch without spending flagship-level money. It has a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with sapphire crystal glass and can reach up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness.

Amazfit launched the Balance 3 with a 51.4mm case. It is 14.6mm thick and weighs 62 grams in the stainless steel version. A lighter 55-gram titanium version is also planned.

The watch has a 10ATM water resistance rating, and its HybridCharge Energy Intelligence system tracks training load, daily stress, and sleep. It can then use this information to suggest when you should focus on rest and recovery.

Amazfit has not announced global pricing for the Balance 3 yet. The previous Balance 2 launched at $299 in the US and Rs 24,999 in India, which gives us an idea of where the new model could be priced.

Which Smartwatch Should You Buy?

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the best choice for iPhone users who want seamless access to Apple’s apps, notifications, and health features. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a better fit for Android users who want a rugged design, strong health tracking, and a larger battery.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 makes the most sense for Pixel users and anyone who wants Gemini AI features built into their smartwatch. The Garmin Fenix 9 is the better choice for outdoor activities, navigation, and long battery life.

Finally, the Amazfit Balance 3 is a good option for anyone who wants a capable smartwatch without spending as much as they would on a flagship model.

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The Vivo V80 Lite 5G targets shoppers who want a lightweight profile, dependable daily endurance, and clean aesthetics in the accessible mid-range category. With a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chip, 50-megapixel dual cameras, and a 7,050mAh battery with 44W charging, it provides solid everyday fundamentals.

However, buyers exploring the broader mid-range landscape will find that several competing devices offer sharper high-resolution displays, faster charging technologies, upgraded processors, and longer software commitments. Here are the top five alternatives to consider if you want the best balance of features without moving into premium price brackets.

OnePlus Nord CE 6

A battery-focused mid-range phone with fast charging, a smooth display, and clean software.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is a strong pick for users who put battery life and charging speed ahead of camera versatility. It pairs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, while the 8,000mAh battery is the biggest advantage. 80W charging also means less time connected to an outlet. It comes with Android 16 and OxygenOS 16 out of the box.

The camera system includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary rear camera, plus a 32-megapixel selfie camera. OnePlus has confirmed two major Android OS updates and four years of security patch updates for the phone. Compared with the Vivo, it offers more battery capacity and faster charging, while the Vivo has the sharper 1.5K display.

Redmi Turbo 5

A performance-first alternative built for gaming, sustained speed, and rapid 100W charging.

The Redmi Turbo 5 is aimed at performance-conscious buyers. Its 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display works with the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, giving it a stronger focus on demanding games and multitasking. A 7,540mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired charging add to its appeal. It also comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

Photography takes a secondary role, with a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, includes bypass charging for extended gaming sessions. Xiaomi is also promising four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, giving the Turbo 5 a strong long-term software advantage. For buyers who value gaming performance, endurance, rapid charging, and extended software support, the Turbo 5 is the more suitable choice.

Poco X8 Pro

A high-refresh-rate performance phone that balances gaming hardware, battery life, and long-term updates.

The Poco X8 Pro follows a similar performance-focused formula, with a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a modern MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra supported by LPDDR5X memory and fast UFS 4.1 storage. Its 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 100W charging, offering a practical mix of endurance and quick top-ups.

The phone has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide, making it better suited to casual photography than zoom-focused shooting. HyperOS 3 runs on Android 16, with four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches. That support window is a major advantage for long-term buyers, while the strong gaming hardware and fast charging add further value.

Nothing Phone 4a Pro

A stylish, camera-friendly option with clean software and a distinctive design.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro puts more emphasis on design, software, and camera versatility. Its 6.83-inch OLED display supports 144Hz, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage handles everyday apps and demanding workloads. Its 5,080mAh battery is smaller than the Vivo’s, although 50W charging keeps recharging reasonably quick.

The camera setup combines a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel 3.5x zoom camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. A 32-megapixel selfie camera is also included. Nothing OS 4.1 is based on Android 16, with three major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches.

In terms of design, the Phone 4a Pro flaunts a signature transparent camera island and an upgraded Glyph Matrix. It is the better fit for buyers who value design, clean software, camera flexibility, and a longer security support period.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

A dependable all-rounder for buyers who prioritize Samsung’s ecosystem, familiar software, and long-term support.

The Galaxy A37 5G is the most conservative option here, but that can suit buyers who prefer a familiar software experience. It has a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1480 processor, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging. These specifications are less aggressive than the Vivo’s, but Samsung’s ecosystem and software experience can make the phone easier to live with.

Its rear cameras include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it has a 12-megapixel front camera. Android 16 provides a current software base, while Samsung’s long-term support approach adds significant value. The Galaxy A37 5G is eligible for up to six major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, giving it the longest potential software lifespan among these five alternatives.

Other compelling alternatives across this tier include the balanced OnePlus Nord 6, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Edge 70 Pro+, the stylish Vivo V70 FE, last year’s flagship-grade Realme GT 7, the value-focused Realme GT 7T, the reliable Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, and the gaming-oriented Oppo K13 Turbo Pro with its dedicated active cooling fan.

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Losing your keys, bag, or luggage is one of those small annoyances that never really goes away. Thankfully, Bluetooth trackers have gotten a lot better over the years. Battery life is longer, finding lost items nearby is more precise, privacy protections are stronger, and the tracking networks are much larger than they were 5 years ago.

The biggest question now is which tracking network you want to use. If you’re an iPhone user, the AirTag is the obvious choice, while Samsung users will probably want the Galaxy SmartTag2. For other Android users, there are solid options from brands like Motorola and Xiaomi.

While Google’s recently announced Pixel Tag won’t go on sale until November 11, 2026, these are the trackers that stand out right now.

Moto Tag 2

Moto Tag 2 supports ultra-wideband connectivity to deliver precise, step-by-step directional tracking through Google’s Find My Hub network. It also supports Bluetooth 6 with Channel Sounding, a feature that allows devices to measure the exact distance between each other.

Bluetooth acts as the heavy lifter for general tracking, background updates, and battery efficiency, while ultra-wideband activates only when you are very close to the object, about 10m, to guide you to its exact spatial location.

The tag weighs 8.5g and measures 31.9 × 31.9 × 8 mm. It can produce a maximum sound of 77db at a distance of 10cm. It is also IP68-rated to withstand water, dust, rain, and rough conditions.

The company claims a battery life of 600 days, and when you finally need to replace the battery, the standard CR2032 battery is easy to swap out and widely available.

It can be attached to bags, keychains, camera gear, or travel essentials using a wide range of third-party holders and cases.

Price:

The Moto Tag 2 is widely available across North America and Europe. In the US, it is priced at $29.99 and is often discounted to $19.99. In Europe, the price hovers around €40. While it has not yet had an official retail launch in India, cross-border units are imported and sold online through various platforms, including Amazon India.

AirTag (2nd generation)

AirTag 2 uses Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding, which delivers directional guidance and distance information through the Find My network.

Bluetooth handles general proximity tracking and network updates, while the improved UWB chip extends the range of precise locating compared with the previous AirTag. It also includes NFC for Lost Mode.

The tag measures 31.9 mm in diameter and 8.0 mm in height, and weighs 11.8 g. It has a built-in speaker that Apple rates as 50% louder than the first-generation model, making it easier to hear from farther away. It carries an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

Apple claims a battery life of more than a year on the user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell. When the battery eventually runs low, the standard cell is easy to swap out and widely available.

It can be attached to keys, bags, luggage, or other items using Apple’s own FineWoven accessories or a wide range of third-party holders and cases.

Price:

The AirTag 2 is widely available worldwide. In the US it is priced at $29 for a single unit and $99 for a four-pack. In Europe the price is typically around €35 for a single unit and approximately €119 for a four-pack. In India it’s priced at ₹3,790 for one and ₹12,900 for a four-pack.

Galaxy Smart Tag2

The Galaxy SmartTag2 supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and ultra-wideband for precise directional tracking through Samsung’s SmartThings Find network. Just like the AirTag and Moto Tag, bluetooth handles general tracking and background updates, while UWB enables Compass View and Search Nearby for more accurate guidance when you’re close.

It measures 28.8 × 52.44 × 8.0 mm and weighs 13.75 g. It has a built-in buzzer and carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

Samsung claims up to 500 days of battery life on the replaceable CR2032 cell (or longer in Power Saving Mode). When the battery eventually runs low, the standard cell is easy to swap out.

Price:

The Galaxy SmartTag2 is widely available. In the US it is typically priced at $29.99 for a single unit. Pricing in other regions is generally in a similar range.

Xiaomi Tag

If you want a more affordable tracker and don’t need ultra-wideband precision finding, the Xiaomi Tag is a solid option. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 and works with either Google’s Find Hub network or Apple’s Find My network (one network at a time). It also includes NFC for Lost Mode when used with Find My.

It measures 46.5 × 31 × 7.2 mm and weighs just 10 g. It has a built-in piezoelectric buzzer and carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

Xiaomi claims more than one year of battery life on the user-replaceable CR2032 cell. When the battery runs low, the standard cell is easy to swap out.

It can be attached to keys, bags, luggage, or other items using third-party holders and cases.

Price:

The Xiaomi Tag is one of the more budget-friendly trackers available. Single units are commonly priced at €14.99 or £12.99, with multi-packs offering further savings depending on the market.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is now official, bringing a premium set of features to Samsung’s Fan Edition lineup. It combines a 6.7-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an Exynos 2500 chipset, up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging and wireless charging.

The phone also features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Samsung’s seven generations of Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates add to its long-term appeal. However, buyers have plenty of alternatives if they want faster charging, larger batteries, more powerful hardware, different camera capabilities, or a more compact design.

Samsung Galaxy S25

Ideal for compact flagship performance and long-term software support.

The Galaxy S25 is one of the most natural alternatives because it comes from Samsung’s flagship range. Its compact 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 8 Elite, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage provide fast performance for demanding apps and multitasking.

Its 4,000mAh battery is smaller than those found in many rivals, but the phone supports 25W wired charging, wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare. The camera system is more versatile than many upper-midrange competitors, with a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

The Galaxy S25 launched with Android 15 and One UI 7. This phone is promised to receive seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. Its main weakness is battery capacity, but its compact design, polished software, and reliable cameras make it a strong choice for users who want a smaller flagship.

Motorola Signature

A strong choice for large-screen entertainment, flagship performance, and advanced photography.

The Motorola Signature focuses on high-end hardware while maintaining a more mainstream design than a gaming phone. It features a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage are available, with configurations reaching 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

Its 5,200mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and reverse charging. The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 828 main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It can also record 8K Dolby Vision video.

The phone launched with Android 16 and is scheduled to receive up to seven years of software support, with security updates listed through 2032.

Xiaomi 17T Pro

A compelling option for high-end performance, extended battery life, and impressive photography experience.

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is designed for buyers who want powerful hardware and long endurance. Its 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The camera system includes a 50-megapixel Leica main camera, a 50-megapixel Leica telephoto camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. A 32-megapixel under-display selfie camera keeps the front panel clean.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage provide strong performance, with storage options reaching 1TB. A 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery is one of its biggest advantages. It supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, while wired reverse charging adds extra flexibility.

The 17T Pro is entitled tod to receive five major Android OS upgrades and six years of total software and security update support. It comes loaded with HyperOS 3-based Android 16.

Vivo V70 Elite

Well suited to photography enthusiasts seeking ZEISS cameras, endurance, and fast charging.

The Vivo V70 Elite combines upper-midrange performance with a camera-focused design. It uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The phone runs Android 16 through OriginOS 6 and includes a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging.

Its rear camera system consists of a 50-megapixel ZEISS main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel ZEISS super telephoto camera with OIS, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. A 50-megapixel autofocus selfie camera is included on the front. Vivo lists up to four generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

The V70 Elite is a good fit for users who want a camera-oriented phone with strong endurance and fast charging. Its main drawback is availability, since it may not be sold in every market. As far as updates are concerned, the V70 Elite will get four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches.

OnePlus 13

The right pick for buyers seeking flagship-grade speed and fast charging at a lower price.

Last year’s OnePlus 13 remains relevant because of its powerful hardware. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite and features a high-resolution 2K ProXDR display, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Its silicon-carbon battery supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The camera system includes three 50-megapixel sensors: a Sony LYT-808 main camera with OIS, a 3x telephoto camera and an ultrawide camera. The phone also supports 4K Dolby Vision recording across the camera system. OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, shipped with the device.

The OnePlus 13 is attractive for buyers who want flagship performance without paying for the newest generation. However, availability, warranty coverage, and long-term support can vary by region, particularly in Europe and the US. It is also confirmed to be treated with four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches.

Other notable devices worth considering in this premium territory include the stylish Oppo Reno 16, the compact Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini, the imaging-oriented Vivo X200T where available, Apple’s iPhone 16, and the gaming-focused iQOO 15.

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Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 FE, the newest model in its Fan Edition series. The phone combines several hardware elements from the standard Galaxy S26 line with the company’s latest software and AI features, positioned as a more accessible alternative to its premium flagship devices.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Specifications

The device sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a variable 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. It measures 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm and weighs 193 grams, with an aluminum alloy frame. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, while the phone also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

Internally, the phone is powered by Samsung’s 3nm Exynos 2500 processor. All models come with 8GB of RAM, and you can choose between 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage. To support the hardware, Samsung has included a 4,900mAh battery.

Talking about the camera system, the rear setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera capable of 3x optical zoom. The front-facing camera uses a 12-megapixel sensor. For video recording, the phone includes a Super Steady mode with a horizontal lock to stabilize footage.

The device supports 45W wired charging, which the company states will reach a 69% charge in approximately 30 minutes. It also supports 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless power sharing for accessories. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4.

On the software side, the Galaxy S26 FE ships with Android 17 and Samsung’s One UI 9. Samsung has committed to providing seven years of operating system upgrades and security updates for the device.

The software integrates several AI tools, such as Circle to Search for on-screen queries, Photo Assist for generative image editing, and My FanCam, which automatically tracks and frames subjects in group videos. Additionally, the phone comes with an updated Smart Switch feature for easier data transfer via QR code and includes a six-month trial of Google AI Pro.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will be available starting September 4 in select markets with a starting price of $699.99. It will be sold in three colors: Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio.

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Samsung introduced its new P Series portable solid-state drives, the P9 and P7, at Gamescom 2026. This new gen comes with USB4 connectivity, which allows the drives to reach significantly higher transfer speeds than the company’s previous storage models.

Samsung Portable P9 and P7 Specifications

Both the P9 and P7 utilize a USB4 Gen 3×2 interface capable of 40Gbps. According to Samsung, this enables sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s. This is roughly double the speed of Samsung’s older T9 drive, which used a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface and capped out at 2,000 MB/s.

The P9 is the higher-end model, aimed at professionals working with large files. Samsung says it is the first 8TB USB4 portable SSD to support these 4,000 MB/s speeds. The P9 is designed to maintain sustained write performance, which is a practical requirement for tasks like 12K direct video recording on compatible cameras. It also includes thermal guarding to manage heat during extended data transfers, ensuring the drive does not throttle during long shoots.

The P7 is targeted at standard consumer use, such as expanding storage for laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles. While it shares the same peak 4,000 MB/s read and 3,800 MB/s write speeds as the P9, it lacks the specialized sustained write optimizations meant for heavy professional video production.

Physically, both drives are compact, measuring 9.0 cm by 6.5 cm and weighing just under 100 grams. They feature a metal body, two-meter drop resistance, and AES 256-bit hardware encryption managed via the Samsung Magician software. They are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Android, and are backward compatible with older USB standards, though transfer speeds will be limited by the port used.

Pricing and Availability

The pricing reflects the high storage capacities and the new interface. The P9 is priced at $339.99 for 1TB, $649.99 for 2TB, $1,349.99 for 4TB, and $2,699.99 for the 8TB model.

The P7 is priced lower, starting at $289.99 for 1TB, $549.99 for 2TB, $1,149.99 for 4TB, and $2,289.99 for 8TB. Both drives are scheduled for a global release starting in September.

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Flip phones are a smaller part of the foldable market than book-style models, and 2026 has been a quieter year for clamshell launches. Some brands skipped this generation, while others focused their efforts on larger foldable phones.

The flip phones that did arrive mostly improve on designs we have already seen rather than trying something completely new. Still, there are a few models worth considering. Based on their specs and early testing, these are the five flip phones that stand out in 2026.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra keeps the familiar clamshell design, with a 4-inch cover display and a larger 7-inch screen inside. Both are LTPO screens with a 165Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and comes with up to 16GB of RAM.

As for optics, you get dual 50MP lenses on the rear for wide and ultrawide shots, while there’s a third 50MP sensor for selfies. Keeping things running is a 5000mAh battery with 68W wired and 30W wireless charging support.

Motorola priced the phone at €1,399 in Europe. While it is not the cheapest option, you get a powerful processor, plenty of RAM, and large displays on both the inside and outside.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is 6.1mm thick when unfolded and weighs 180 grams. It has a 6.9-inch OLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a 4.1-inch cover screen that Samsung calls the FlexWindow.

The phone uses the Exynos 2600 in most markets, while select regions get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Regardless, all versions come with 12GB of RAM. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at $1,199, which is $100 more expensive than its predecessor.

The phone has a 4,300mAh battery with support for 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Those numbers are lower than what Motorola and Xiaomi offer on their latest flip phones, but Samsung claims up to 31 hours of battery life on a full charge

Samsung’s biggest advantage, on conventional or foldable form, has always been the software support. The Z Flip 8 is promised seven major Android updates, giving it one of the longest support periods in the category. It also introduces an AI Assistant Activity Dashboard that shows users what background AI features are doing on the phone.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was the first flip phone with a battery larger than 5,000mAh. It packs a 5,165mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi says the battery can last around half a day longer than the iPhone 16 Pro in its own tests.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and features a 6.86-inch inner display and a 4.01-inch cover screen. Both panels offer a 1.5K resolution and up to 3,200 nits of peak brightness.

For cameras, Xiaomi uses a Leica-tuned 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The phone starts at around 5,999 yuan in China, or roughly $835; that is, the device is currently exclusive to China. Importing is the only option if you’re to get one.

Huawei Pura X

The Huawei Pura X takes a different approach to the flip phone design. Instead of folding down into the usual tall and narrow shape, it folds sideways into a wider format.

It has a 6.3-inch inner OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The 3.5-inch outer display uses a square 1:1 aspect ratio, giving the phone a look that is quite different from the other models here.

The Pura X is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 9020 chip and is available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It also has a 4,720mAh battery with 66W wired and 40W wireless charging. The phone has an IPX8 water-resistance rating.

Prices start at around 7,499 yuan, or roughly $1,038. However, Huawei does not officially sell the Pura X outside China, so buyers in other markets would need to import it. If you want a foldable phone that looks different from the usual clamshells, the Pura X is the most interesting option here.

Motorola Razr 70

The standard Motorola Razr 70 keeps much of the same design as the Ultra but costs less. The base model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage starts at €869 in Europe.

It also has a 3.6-inch cover display, while the inner screen is 6.9 inches. As expected, Motorola cuts back on some of the performance and camera hardware compared with the Ultra model.

Still, you get the same basic clamshell design, a large cover screen, a folding inner display, and Motorola’s software experience for considerably less money.

If you want a flip phone from a major brand without spending flagship-level money, the Razr 70 is the best-value option on this list.

Which Flip Phone Should You Buy?

The best choice depends on what matters most to you. The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the strongest overall hardware, especially when it comes to the processor and RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the better pick if long-term software support is your priority, thanks to its seven major Android updates. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 stands out for its 5,165mAh battery and dual 50MP Leica camera system.

Meanwhile, the Huawei Pura X is the most unusual option because of its wide folding design. It is worth considering if you want something different and can import the phone. Finally, the Motorola Razr 70 is the most affordable option from a major brand on this list.

With fewer clamshell phones launching in 2026, these five cover most of the main choices currently available. The right one ultimately comes down to whether you value performance, software support, battery life, design, or price most.

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Samsung has launched a new Galaxy Quantum series smartphone in South Korea, bringing upgraded hardware and several AI-focused features. The Galaxy Quantum 7 arrives as a carrier-exclusive model with a focus on security, camera improvements, and long-term software support. Here’s more in detail about the Quantum 7.

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Exynos 1680 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to two days of usage, while fast charging support is also included.

For photography, the smartphone gets a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The front houses a 12-megapixel selfie camera with Super HDR support. The device also brings improved low-light photography through enhanced image processing and larger 1.0μm pixels.

The Galaxy Quantum 7 runs One UI 8.5 based on Android and includes Samsung’s Awesome Intelligence features. These include Circle to Search, AI-powered Eraser, Best Face and Edit Suggestions. The phone also features Knox Vault security, IP68 water and dust resistance, a USB Type-C port and support for up to six Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 price and availability

The Galaxy Quantum 7 is priced at KRW 717,200 (~$520) in South Korea and comes in Awesome Gray, Awesome Ice Blue and Awesome Lilac color options. The Lilac variant is available exclusively through SK Telecom’s T Direct Shop. Like previous Galaxy Quantum series devices, the smartphone is expected to remain limited to the South Korean market.

The Galaxy Quantum 7 is essentially a rebranded version of the Galaxy A57 5G, carrying similar specifications with carrier-specific branding and features.

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Not everyone’s a tablet person. Plenty of people buy one, use it for a week to watch a few shows in bed, and then let it sit in a drawer next to the charger it came with. That’s usually a sign the tablet wasn’t matched to what they actually needed it for. But the ones who do get it, who use their tablet daily for notes, sketching, reading, or genuinely replacing a laptop, tend to swear by them.

The difference in 2026 is that tablets have gotten good enough across the board that almost anyone can find one that earns its keep, whether that’s a massive screen for spreadsheets and Photoshop or something small enough to toss in a bag without a second thought.

Prices have shifted a bit this year too, following the same memory cost squeeze that’s been hitting phones, so a few of these cost more than you might remember from last year’s shopping. Here are five tablets worth considering in 2026.

Apple iPad Pro M5

Apple didn’t make major changes to the iPad Pro‘s design this year, and that’s probably fine. The 13-inch model is still just 5.1mm thick, while the Wi-Fi version weighs 579 grams. Its Ultra Retina Tandem OLED display runs at 120Hz and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, with peak brightness of 1,600 nits.

The biggest upgrade is inside. The iPad Pro now runs on Apple’s M5 chip, which brings a noticeable performance boost over the previous generation. Apple claims up to 3.7 times faster performance than the M1 iPad Pro in ray-traced 3D rendering, while gaming tests have also shown better sustained frame rates than the M4 model in demanding games.

Apple has also added its C1X modem and N1 wireless chip. That brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while 40W charging can take the tablet to 50% in around 30 minutes.

You can get it in 256GB, and it goes all the way up to 2TB. Pricing starts at around $999 for the 11-inch model.

The iPad Pro has always been more expensive than most tablets, and that hasn’t changed. You’re paying not just for the hardware but also for iPadOS, Apple’s ecosystem, and the large selection of apps designed for the platform.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has gone all-in on size with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. It features a huge 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness. Despite the massive screen, the tablet is only 5.1mm thick.

It is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chip with OneUI on top, and you also get S Pen support, which makes the tablet particularly useful for note-taking, drawing, and other productivity tasks. There’s also an 11,600mAh battery with 45W charging.

Samsung has also given the tablet an IP68 rating for ingress protection. The company has confirmed seven years of software updates for the S11 series, which should keep the tablet useful for a long time.

The Tab S11 Ultra starts at $1,299.99 with 256GB of storage and goes up to $1,899.99 for the 1TB model. Samsung also offers a Pro Keyboard that connects through the tablet’s Pogo Pin connector, making it much closer to a small laptop.

OnePlus Pad 4

The OnePlus Pad 4 is built around the idea that a tablet can be a laptop replacement without costing as much as one. Its 13.2-inch LCD has a 3.4K resolution, a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, Dolby Vision support, and peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

Under the hood is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, so there’s plenty of power for gaming and multitasking. But the battery is arguably the bigger selling point. The tablet packs a huge 13,380mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging.

The large battery means you can go for a long time without reaching for the charger, even with heavy use. OnePlus has also equipped the Pad 4 with an eight-speaker system for entertainment.

Depending on the market and storage configuration, the tablet costs around $630 to $700. That’s considerably less than the iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra while still giving you flagship-level hardware.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Not everyone wants a massive 14-inch tablet. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro takes a more balanced approach by offering plenty of power in a smaller and easier-to-carry package.

It has an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, Dolby Vision, and up to 800 nits of brightness. Xiaomi also offers a Matte Edition with nano-etched anti-glare glass. It gives the screen a more paper-like finish and makes it particularly comfortable for reading and taking notes.

The tablet runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and has a 9,200mAh battery with 67W fast charging. Xiaomi even fitted a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera, although cameras aren’t exactly the main reason to buy a tablet.

Its price starts at €649.99 for the 8GB/256GB version and goes up to €769.99 for the Matte Glass model with more storage. That makes it one of the more affordable ways to get flagship-level performance without carrying a huge tablet.

Honor MagicPad 4

The Honor MagicPad 4 is built to be impressively slim at just 4.8mm thick and 450 grams. Despite the ultra-slim body, it packs a 12.3-inch OLED display with a 3000 × 1920 resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and up to 2,400 nits of HDR brightness. Those are flagship-level numbers, especially for a tablet this thin.

The tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It also has a 10,100mAh battery with 66W fast charging, which is impressive considering how little space Honor had to work with inside that 4.8mm body.

It also supports the Honor Pencil 3 stylus and Smart Keyboard, but they are sold separately for €50 or £50 each. MagicOS, for what it’s worth though, may not be as polished as iPadOS or Samsung’s One UI in some areas. But if portability matters to you, the MagicPad 4 is an easy one to consider.

Which Tablet Should You Actually Buy?

The iPad Pro M5 is the best overall choice if you want polished software, powerful hardware, and a strong selection of tablet apps. It’s also the obvious pick for creators and professionals who don’t mind paying more.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the better option if you want a huge display, S Pen support, and a tablet that can double as a desktop-style workstation with Samsung DeX. The OnePlus Pad 4 makes more sense if performance and battery life are your priorities. It gives you flagship hardware without the price of Apple’s and Samsung’s top-end tablets.

Go with the Honor MagicPad 4 if you want a stunning display in the thinnest, lightest body you can find. And if you want something smaller and easier to carry, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro offers a strong mix of performance, display quality, and price.

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Samsung‘s camera design has remained largely untouched for years, but that streak appears to be ending with the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Fresh CAD renders from leaker OnLeaks show that the next Samsung Ultra will borrow more from Apple than we expect it to.  

As you can see, the device now has a camera plateau similar to the iPhone’s, but it complements the device’s boxier design. The camera lens stays on the left, with two distinct cutouts and one in a pill-shaped design which also has an LED. 

The leak follows up on renders Ice Universe posted for both the Ultra and the Galaxy S27 Pro last weekend.

On size, the leaked dimensions land around 163.7 x 78.2 x 8 mm, barely different from last year’s model, growing to 12.53 mm once you count the raised camera housing. Samsung is keeping the S Pen slot intact here too, something the smaller Galaxy S27 Pro reportedly won’t get.

What’s changing?

As you may have noticed, the S27 Ultra gives up on one camera sensor in the rear. Rather than keeping the 3x telephoto camera, which has relied on the same dated 10-megapixel sensor for a while now, Samsung is expected to lean on a 200-megapixel main sensor (rumored as the ISOCELL HP6) to cover 3x to 5x zoom ranges, paired with the same 5x periscope lens that’s already on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Processor-wise, expect the usual regional split. Markets outside Korea should get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Exynos 2700 is tipped for select regions and the standard Galaxy S27 lineup. A bigger 5,700 mAh battery is also on the table, though that’s likely to come at a cost, with pricing expected to climb too.

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The argument about flagship phones, or which is truly the best, has always been the same every year. Which one has the best camera? Which one lasts the longest? And, perhaps most importantly, which phone actually gives you a reason to upgrade?

The questions are the same in 2026, but there’s a new problem sitting around this year. Memory prices have gone up sharply, and so have the prices of smartphones. Xiaomi flat-out said that higher component has pushed the 17 Ultra price, while Samsung has reportedly been dealing with higher RAM costs from its own chip business.

You might expect that to make phone makers play it safe. And they likely will with all the flagships coming in September and beyond. For the time being, though, the top-end hardware is still priced relatively well, while offering the best of what they can.

So, if you’re already thinking about spending flagship money today, here are the best flagship phones that you can buy right now.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung is known for playing it safe with its flagship phones, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is no exception. It is built around the same formula we’ve seen in the previous Galaxy Ultras, but that’s not to say nothing is new here. 

It starts at $1,299.99 and gives you a huge 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s Gorilla Armor 2 on top, but the more interesting addition this year is Samsung’s Privacy Display.

The idea around privacy on a phone’s screen isn’t new. We’ve had privacy-focused tempered glass for years, but Samsung decided to ship it on the phone itself. And that too with exclusive customizations.

Samsung’s privacy screen changes the way the pixels work so the screen becomes much harder to see from the side while staying clear when you’re looking straight at it.

It’s one of those features that sounds like a gimmick until you actually use it. What’s more impressive is that you can even hide a part of the screen, like the notification island or messages.

The S26 Ultra also gets a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip made specifically for Galaxy phones. Samsung finally increased wired charging to 60W as well, which is a welcome change after years of sticking with 45W.

The battery, however, is still 5,000mAh. That’s the one area where Samsung hasn’t really kept up with some of its Chinese rivals, which are now putting 6,000mAh and even larger batteries into their flagships.

Still, the S26 Ultra is difficult to fault as an overall package. You get the 200MP main camera, multiple zoom options, the S Pen, Samsung DeX, a polished version of Android, and years of software support.

It may not be the most exciting phone in every category, but that’s exactly why it’s such an easy recommendation. It does almost everything well.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Oppo has been working with Hasselblad for a while now, but the Find X9 Ultra feels like the point where the partnership really starts to show.

This is also the first time Oppo has brought its Ultra flagship to global markets, and it has gone all-in on the cameras. There’s a 200MP main camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto, another 50MP periscope camera, and a 50MP ultrawide.

Yes, that’s a lot of megapixels. But the interesting part isn’t really the numbers. Oppo has worked the cameras into its Hasselblad Master Camera System, aiming for a more consistent look across the different lenses.

The rest of the phone doesn’t exactly feel like an afterthought either. There’s a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display running at 120Hz, while a massive 7,050mAh battery handles the power requirements. And when you finally do need to charge it, 100W wired charging gets the job done quickly.

The biggest question is whether you like ColorOS. It’s perfectly capable, but it can feel a little busier than the software on a Pixel or even a Samsung phone.

Then there’s the $1,499 starting price, which is a lot of money, but we also can’t factor out what it is offering in terms of hardware.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is another pick for camera nerds. Its main camera uses a 1-inch OmniVision sensor with LOFIC technology. It is designed to handle a wider range of brightness in difficult scenes. The 200MP periscope telephoto camera, developed with Leica as part of the companies’ deeper partnership, is another highlight here.

And this isn’t just a case of putting a Leica logo on the back. Leica has been involved in the camera’s development much earlier this time, including the design stage.

You can see where Xiaomi is going with this. The phone should be particularly good when you’re shooting after dark, zooming in on something far away, or dealing with scenes where the lighting is all over the place.

The hardware outside the cameras is flagship-grade too. There’s a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 6,800mAh battery. Charging is rated at 90W wired and 80W wireless. It’s available in the UK for £1,299.

So, should you buy it? If taking photos is one of the main reasons you’re upgrading, absolutely. If you’re more interested in software, gaming, or the overall ecosystem, there are better choices here.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google’s newest flagship in the market. And unlike other options in this list, it’s not big on camera megapixels or processing power. Pixel phones have mostly been known for software polish and tricks, and the 11 Pro XL is just that. 

The phone starts at $1,299 for 256GB and comes with a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display that can reach 3,600 nits of peak brightness.

Inside is Google’s Tensor G6 chip, along with a Titan M3 security chip. The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom.

As usual with a Pixel, the camera experience isn’t just about the hardware. Google’s image processing does a lot of the work, which is why Pixel phones can often produce great photos without asking you to think too much about the settings.

A novel camera feature this year is Magic Capture. It lets you record videos as you usually do, but once you’re finished, the phone presents you with candid images from those past moments. Google is using AI to refine photos, but it’s still a neat trick for everyone who struggles with poses in normal shoots. 

There is one slightly strange change this year. The Pro XL now starts with 12GB of RAM, down from 16GB on last year’s model. That’s not something most people are going to notice in everyday use, but it does show just how much rising memory costs are affecting flagship phones.

What hasn’t changed is Google’s seven-year software support. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is probably the easiest phone on this list to recommend to someone who just wants Android to stay out of the way and work.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

If you’re already deep into Apple’s ecosystem, you probably don’t need much convincing about the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It’s still the phone Apple wants you to buy when money isn’t the main concern.

The 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for 256GB and comes with a redesigned aluminum unibody, a vapor chamber for better cooling, and Apple’s A19 Pro chip.

The 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display runs at up to 120Hz with ProMotion and can reach 3,000 nits outdoors. Apple has also added Ceramic Shield 2 and its new N1 wireless chip, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

The camera setup has three 48MP cameras covering the main, ultrawide, and telephoto ranges, with up to 8x zoom. Apple also claims up to 39 hours of video playback, which should make this one of the better options here for heavy users.

Charging has finally become a little less painful too. With Apple’s new 40W adapter, the phone can reach 50% in around 20 minutes.

Of course, the biggest reason to buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max isn’t any single specification. It’s the ecosystem. If you have a Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, or other Apple devices, everything simply works together.

The $1,199 starting price is still a lot, but if you’re already invested in Apple, the Pro Max is the obvious choice.

Which One Should You Actually Buy?

Here’s the simple version. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the one I’d recommend if you don’t have a specific weakness or preference. It’s the complete package, and features like the S Pen and DeX give it things the competition doesn’t really match.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is where I’d look first if the camera is the whole reason you’re upgrading. It isn’t cheap, but Oppo has clearly put a lot of work into making this a serious camera phone.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra makes more sense if you’re particularly interested in zoom and night photography. Its camera hardware is hard to ignore, although availability could be an issue depending on where you live.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL is the easy choice for people who value clean software and long-term support. It’s also probably the least intimidating phone here if you just want something that works without a lot of tinkering.

And then there’s the iPhone 17 Pro Max. If you’re already using Apple products, there’s little reason to look elsewhere unless you specifically want Android.

Flagship phones have gotten expensive, and there’s no getting around that. In previous years, at least the price hikes came with real hardware improvements. The upcoming flagships are set to become more expensive, and AI is to blame. So if you’re thinking of getting a new flagship phone, it’s best not to wait. Rather, know your requirements and get the one that’s best for you.

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Leaked CAD models suggest Samsung is looking at some pretty big design changes for its next Ultra flagship, including a new camera arrangement and possibly even different sizes.

Well-known leaker Sonny Dickson has shared CAD renders that appear to show two slightly different sizes for what was first thought to be the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The side buttons sit in different positions on each model, which has sparked talk that Samsung might offer the Ultra in two sizes, a bit like how Apple does with its differently sized Pro phones. Another possibility is that the smaller one is actually the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro.

The designs also point to a new camera plateau on the back. Some people have noted that it looks quite a bit like the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera island, which would be a clear break from Samsung’s long-standing vertical camera setup. A camera hardware refresh is widely seen as overdue at this point. In particular, the current 3x telephoto, built around a small 1/3.94-inch 10MP sensor, is expected to be dropped. Getting rid of it could free up space inside for bigger batteries and maybe even allow magnets around a Qi2 charging coil.

Earlier leaks also suggest the four-year-old ISOCELL HP2 main sensor could be replaced by something more modern, like a 200MP ISOCELL HPC that might handle 3x–5x zoom as well.

In a follow-up, leaker Ice Universe clarified that the smaller CAD model is actually the Galaxy S27 Pro rather than a second Ultra size. According to him, both the S27 Ultra and S27 Pro would get the new camera plateau design. Of course, this is still unofficial and should be taken with a grain of salt until Samsung confirms anything.

These CAD-based claims give us an early (and still speculative) look at what Samsung might be planning for its 2027 flagships. We’ll have to wait until much closer to the official launch for solid details on the design, cameras, and exact model lineup.

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This is a script we write every year — listing the best mid-range smartphones you can buy. And there’s a reason we come back to it every year. Mid-range has always been the segment where brands trickle down flagship features, performance, and design choices into something that covers what most people actually need day to day, without a hefty price tag. 

This year, though, the story’s a little different. Our usual pattern is to find out the phones that are aggressively priced and offer the best bang for the buck. But 2026 threw a wrench into that formula. 

The global memory chip shortage, driven largely by AI data centers hoovering up DRAM and NAND supply, has pushed component costs up across the board, and mid-range devices have taken a real hit. Samsung reportedly pushed for as much as a 100% price hike on LPDDR5X memory, and brands everywhere from India to Europe have quietly raised prices on phones that used to sit comfortably under $500. 

So this year, mid-range stretches a bit further up the price ladder than it used to, and some of the phones below cost more than you might expect for the category. What hasn’t changed, fortunately, is the value proposition. You can still expect bright OLED screens, big batteries, and reliable cameras. 

Here are the five best mid-range phones you can get in 2026.  

Google Pixel 10a

You know the Pixel formula by now, and Google didn’t mess with it much this year. The Pixel 10a starts at $499 and offers a 6.3-inch OLED display running at 120Hz with a Tensor G4 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 5,100mAh battery. 

The camera setup keeps the same 48MP main sensor and 13MP ultrawide from last year’s model, and you also get a loyal seven years of OS and security update promise. The brand also launched the Pixel 10a with recycled cobalt, copper, gold, and tungsten making up more than a third of the phone’s weight.

Nothing here will wow you in a spec sheet comparison, and the design is basically a repeat of the 9a. But if you want a phone you can buy once and stop thinking about for years, this is it.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Nothing has never been shy about wanting its phones to look different, and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is no exception. It swaps the brand’s usual plastic build for an aluminum unibody frame, adds a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that hits 144Hz, and carries over the circular Glyph Matrix from the pricier Phone (3), scaled down to 137 individually addressable LEDs on the back. 

Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Nothing is asking $499 for all this. 

The camera experience isn’t as consistently impressive as what you get from Google’s Pixel lineup, and battery life isn’t its strongest point either. Still, if you care about having a phone that feels a little less generic, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is an easy one to recommend.

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung’s Galaxy A series has quietly become one of the strongest choices in the mid-range segment, and the Galaxy A57 continues that trend.

The A57 stands out because it feels more expensive than it actually is. Samsung has given it a slim design and a premium-looking glass-and-metal build, while also improving the hardware over the previous-generation A56.

It has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display at 120Hz, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 50MP main camera backed by a 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro lens. 

It is a particularly good choice if you already use Samsung devices. One UI makes you right at home, Samsung’s ecosystem is easy to work with, and the company is offering six years of OS upgrades and security patches. A recent teardown even scored the Galaxy A57 highly for repairability.

The downside is that it isn’t the most exciting phone for gaming. If raw performance is your priority, there are better options in this list.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Motorola’s Edge Fusion lineup has always been about finding the sweet spot between price and features, and the Edge 70 Fusion is just that. It gives you enough hardware that you won’t feel like you’re settling.

The phone packs a 6.7-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 5200 nits peak brightness, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, and a large 5,200mAh battery with 68W fast charging. The camera setup is led by a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, joined by a 13MP ultrawide camera.

Motorola also keeps the Edge 70 Fusion relatively slim and light, and it also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Its main weakness is software support. 

Motorola has improved in this area, but it still doesn’t match Google’s seven-year commitment or Samsung’s six years of updates. Still, it’s an option you can consider if you want a good screen and battery life for entertainment. 

OnePlus Nord 6

If the Pixel 10a is the sensible choice and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the one you buy with your heart, the OnePlus Nord 6 is the phone for people who just want things to be fast.

It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM, giving it considerably more performance headroom than most phones in this price range. 

The phone also has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, while its 9000mAh battery gives it plenty of endurance. OnePlus supports that battery with 80W fast charging, so even when you do run it down, you don’t have to leave it plugged in for long.

The camera system isn’t the main reason to buy the Nord 6, and its design isn’t as distinctive as Nothing’s either. But that’s fine. OnePlus wants you to spend the money on performance and battery with the Nord 6.

The biggest catch with buying a OnePlus phone in 2026 comes down to availability. Since OnePlus has pulled out of almost every international market except India, the Nord 6 is really only a practical choice if you live there.

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Samsung’s next-generation flagship chipset has shown up in a Geekbench AI test, and the most interesting bit is the clock speeds. The numbers are much higher, and more believable, than the previous Geekbench CPU listing. The engineering sample still uses the same 1+4+1+4 quad-cluster setup we saw before, but every cluster is now running faster.

Back in April the clocks were capped between 2.30 and 2.88 GHz across all four clusters. This latest result is the first solid data point that gets close to the 4.3–4.6 GHz range currently occupied by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8-series peak clocks, with the prime core hitting 4.24 GHz.

The CPU identifier string (implementer 65, part 3478) matches the earlier low-clock run, so it looks like the same test platform. That part number (0xD96 in hex) lines up with Arm’s still-unannounced “Canyon” core, which is widely believed to be the C2-Ultra, the follow-up to the C1-Ultra used in the Exynos 2600.

Just like the previous Geekbench 6 leak, the new entry carries the S5E9975 ERD tag, shows about 10.67 GB of usable RAM, and is running an Android 17 build. All of that points to the same engineering reference device simply running at unlocked frequencies rather than a new hardware revision. Because Geekbench AI is focused on on-device machine-learning performance, we don’t get the usual single-core or multi-core CPU scores, but the device info panel still shows the full CPU layout and clock speeds.

The Exynos 2700 is expected to be built on Samsung’s second-generation 2 nm process (SF2P) and is tipped for the Galaxy S27 series, which is still about half a year away. As with any engineering sample, the clocks and other numbers we see here might not be final retail silicon.

Arm hasn’t officially confirmed the core name yet, and the identification is based on the part-number match rather than any formal announcement. We’ll need more listings closer to mass production before we get a clearer idea of how the chip will actually perform in finished phones.

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The Galaxy S27 Ultra has been widely rumored to include one less camera on the back. The 3x telephoto seems to be on the chopping block. A shift in the camera layout is also inevitable, and according to previous reports, that is one of the biggest reasons behind this change. Thanks to tipster Ice Universe, we finally have a clearer picture of the rear design.

He shared a line drawing, followed by a number of renders and realistic-looking AI-generated images to showcase what the Galaxy S27 Ultra could look like from the back.

We can see a large rectangular camera island, most of which is just empty space. The combination of the two circular cutouts and a vertical pill housed inside a large rectangular camera plateau also makes it look almost identical to the mid-range Honor Win Turbo from earlier this year.

The tipster even pointed out how little might have changed internally, causing this seemingly unwanted visual overhaul. Most of the cameras on the Galaxy S26 Ultra stay in their existing positions, with only the 5x telephoto moving to the side. This isn’t entirely surprising given Samsung’s track record of upgrades, but it still doesn’t fully justify the larger camera plateau.

The comment sections of the posts showing the latest design mostly reflect disappointment rather than excitement.

One of the ways Galaxy flagships have stood out in recent years is their minimal camera layout. Previous renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, showcasing a horizontal camera island similar to the Pixel devices, earned praise because of that minimalism. The latest rumors showcase something very different.

The Qi2 magnets, on top of that, don’t seem to be the problem either. The wireless charging coil could have been repositioned a few millimeters lower to make room for the magnets.

That said, nothing is confirming the existence of this large rectangular camera plateau on the current engineering machines. The public response might have been totally different without this design element.

The 5x telephoto, which packs a much larger sensor than the current 3x telephoto, will likely increase the protrusion of that smaller pill. Whether Samsung has prioritized minimalism or the protrusion of the smaller pill housing the 5x telephoto will likely be revealed ahead of the official launch in Q1 2027.

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Smartwatches have improved significantly over the years. They now do far more than count steps and display phone notifications. Modern models can track heart rate throughout the day, record detailed workout data, measure sleep quality, monitor stress, and provide GPS navigation for outdoor activities. Many also include advanced tools such as ECG readings, blood-oxygen monitoring, recovery scores, personalized training plans, and emergency safety features.

The best option depends on the type of exercise you do, the health data you want to monitor, and how often you are willing to charge the device. Some watches focus on detailed training and recovery insights, while others prioritize smartwatch features, comfort, durability, or multi-day battery life.

If you are looking for a good smartwatch to track your fitness, workouts, heart rate, and overall health, these are the best smartwatches you can buy in 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is the easy recommendation for Android users who want a conventional smartwatch without treating workouts as an afterthought. Available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, it is slim, lightweight, and far less imposing than the company’s rugged Ultra-tier watch.

Its strengths are familiar: continuous heart-rate tracking, sleep monitoring, workout recording, GPS, stress data, blood-oxygen readings, and Samsung’s BioActive sensor platform. But Samsung is leaning harder into interpretation, not just measurement. Features such as Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index, Vitals monitoring, and sleep-based health baselines attempt to turn a sprawling dashboard of numbers into something actionable.

The Watch 9 also offers a bright Super AMOLED display that can reach 3,000 nits, dual-frequency GPS, LTE options, NFC, and up to 32GB of storage. It runs Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch, so it remains useful as an actual smartwatch rather than a fitness tracker with notification spam attached.

Its biggest weakness is battery life. The 44mm model has a 445mAh battery, while the 40mm uses a 390mAh cell, fine for a day or perhaps more, but not Garmin territory. Still, for general workouts, heart-rate tracking, sleep insights, and daily Android life, it is one of the most complete options.

For a wider view of what else is worth buying this year, see our roundup of the best smartwatches of 2026.

Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 remains the default choice for iPhone users, and for good reason. It is not the longest-lasting watch here, nor the most rugged, but Apple’s health and safety software remains unusually polished.

This generation adds hypertension notifications, which use long-term optical heart-rate sensor data to look for consistent signs associated with chronic high blood pressure. It also introduces a Sleep Score, combining sleep duration, schedule consistency, awakenings, and sleep stages into one digestible rating. Neither feature replaces medical testing or a clinician, but both could be useful prompts to pay closer attention.

The rest of the package is classic Apple Watch: ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications, blood oxygen tools where available, cycle tracking, noise monitoring, crash detection, fall detection, depth and water-temperature sensors, and a deep catalog of workout modes.

The Series 11 is available in 42mm and 46mm cases, with aluminum and titanium finishes. The aluminum model gets tougher Ion-X glass with a ceramic coating, while the titanium version uses sapphire crystal. Apple rates the battery for up to 24 hours of normal use and up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Fast charging can reach up to 80% in around 30 minutes.

Google Pixel Watch 5

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is for Android users who want their smartwatch to be more proactive. It combines fitness tracking with Google’s expanding Gemini AI features, contextual information, and Fitbit-inspired health tools.

The watch comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes and uses a bright 3,000-nit domed AMOLED display. Its dual-frequency GPS is designed to improve route accuracy in dense cities, wooded trails, and other areas where satellite signals can struggle. For runners, cyclists, and hikers, that can matter more than another dozen sports modes.

Fitness features include recovery recommendations based on sleep and heart-rate variability, improved sleep-stage detection, Smart Wake alarms, strength-training guidance, and customized workout plans. Google is also expanding the watch’s role in safety with Breathing Emergency Detection, which uses heart-rate, movement, and barometric data to identify severe oxygen-related emergencies and potentially contact emergency services if the wearer is unresponsive.

Battery life is better than on previous Pixel Watches. The 41mm model is rated for up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled, while the larger 45mm version can last up to 40 hours

Garmin Venu 4

The Garmin Venu 4 is one of the best choices for people who see fitness tracking as the main event rather than a smartwatch side feature. It is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes and delivers up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, making it dramatically easier to wear continuously for sleep, recovery, and workout tracking.

Garmin’s health suite is particularly strong. The Venu 4 tracks heart rate, heart-rate variability, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, sleep stages, Body Battery, stress, women’s health metrics, and ECG. The important difference is that Garmin is good at connecting those measurements to training readiness. If sleep quality is poor or recovery is low, Garmin Fitness Coach can adapt workout recommendations rather than simply pushing you to close another activity ring.

The Venu 4 also includes GPS, onboard music, Garmin Pay, Bluetooth calling, smart notifications, a built-in flashlight, and safety-tracking functions. Its software is not as app-heavy as Apple’s or Google’s platforms, but athletes may not care. This is a watch designed for someone who wants reliable heart-rate trends, recovery data, workout plans, and battery life that does not turn every evening into a charging session.

Amazfit Balance 3

The Amazfit Balance 3 targets users who want advanced training metrics without paying flagship smartwatch prices. It features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, sapphire glass, dual-band GPS, offline maps, Bluetooth calling, 64GB of storage, and up to 21 days of battery life on the titanium version.

Amazfit uses its Hybrid Training System to combine fitness, recovery, and lifestyle data. The system includes BioCharge, LifeLoad, and Training Load metrics. BioCharge estimates current energy and recovery levels. LifeLoad measures daily lifestyle stress. Training Load tracks workout strain.

The Zepp app uses that data to show whether a user should train hard, recover, or adjust their schedule. Weekly Focus and Training Balance tools also help users understand how their workouts are distributed across endurance, strength, and recovery.

The Balance 3 supports more than 180 sports modes. It can recognize 25 strength exercises and eight standard activity movements. It also supports external heart-rate straps, cycling sensors, and running power meters.

Amazfit has added HYROX-specific features, including workout tracking, race simulations, training plans, virtual pacing, and post-race performance analysis. The Balance 3 is a strong choice for runners, gym users, and hybrid athletes who want deeper fitness data and long battery life.

Xiaomi Watch 5

The Xiaomi Watch 5 offers a large battery, Wear OS 6, and a complete set of health and fitness tools. It uses a dual-chip design with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and a BES2800 low-power chip. Xiaomi says the watch can last up to six days in regular smart mode and up to 18 days in power-saving mode.

The watch has a 930mAh silicon-carbon battery, a 1.54-inch AMOLED display, sapphire protection, dual-band GPS, NFC, ECG support, and continuous heart-rate and SpO2 monitoring. It also supports more than 150 sports modes and includes offline maps for outdoor training.

Google Gemini is available on the Xiaomi Watch 5, along with Google Wallet, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and the Google Play Store. The watch also supports Xiaomi HyperConnect for smart-home controls and connected-device features.

Xiaomi has also added gesture controls that use EMG, IMU, and PPG sensors. Users can pinch, rub, snap, shake, or rotate their wrist to control functions such as calls, alarms, workouts, camera controls, and media playback.

The Xiaomi Watch 5 is a good option for Android users who want Wear OS features without charging their smartwatch every day.

Amazfit Active 2

The Amazfit Active 2 delivers many key fitness features at a lower price than flagship smartwatches. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display, stainless-steel frame, GPS, Bluetooth calling, heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress tracking, temperature sensing, and more than 160 workout modes.

The watch uses the BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor and includes Zepp Coach training guidance. It can recognize strength-training movements, track running performance, provide virtual pacing, and estimate race achievements.

The Active 2 also offers readiness scores, sleep data, smartphone notifications, music controls, camera controls, and up to 10 days of typical battery life. The premium model includes sapphire glass for added display protection.

The Amazfit Active 2 is a sensible pick for users who want workout tracking, GPS, and heart-rate data without paying for premium smartwatch features they may not use.

Honor Watch 6

The Honor Watch 6 (full review) is built around an idea that many smartwatch owners will find refreshing: not charging every day. Its 980mAh silicon-carbon battery is rated for up to 35 days of use, making it one of the most endurance-focused watches in this group.

It includes over 120 workout modes, dual-band GPS, continuous heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress measurements, sleep analysis, and body-energy estimates. Trail runners get climbing and route-deviation metrics through Honor’s AccuTrack GPS system, while sports such as badminton and football receive more specific performance data.

The 1.46-inch AMOLED display reaches up to 3,000 nits, which should make it easy to read stats during outdoor training. It also has IP69 water and dust resistance, 5ATM water resistance, Bluetooth calling, NFC support in select markets, and gesture controls for managing alarms, calls, and music.

The Honor Watch 6 is less focused on third-party apps than Apple, Google, or Samsung models. But if you prioritize a bright screen, fitness fundamentals, outdoor tracking, and exceptionally long battery life, it is a compelling alternative.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (full review) focuses on outdoor training and health tracking in a slim, lightweight design. It has a large AMOLED display, built-in GPS, continuous heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, blood-oxygen measurements, wrist-temperature tracking, Bluetooth calling, and support for more than 100 workout modes.

Huawei adds several features for more serious activities. The Watch Fit 5 Pro supports trail-running navigation, golf-course maps, ECG alerts, and diving tracking to depths of 40 meters. These tools give it a broader fitness focus than a standard activity tracker, especially for users who run outdoors, play golf, or spend time in the water.

The watch also offers up to 10 days of battery life, which makes it easier to wear overnight for sleep tracking and for multi-day trips without packing a charger. The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro is a strong choice for users who want a lighter alternative to a traditional round smartwatch but still need GPS, health tracking, and outdoor sports features.

Oppo Watch X3

The Oppo Watch X3 combines Wear OS 6 with a dual-engine system that moves background tasks to a low-power RTOS platform. Oppo says the approach delivers up to five days of battery life in Smart Mode and up to 16 days in Power Saver Mode.

The smartwatch includes ECG support, continuous heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, HRV-based stress insights, sleep analysis, dual-band GPS, fall detection, Bluetooth calling, and more than 100 sports modes. It also supports Google apps and services through Wear OS, which gives users access to Google Wallet, Maps, notifications, and third-party apps.

Oppo uses a titanium case and sapphire display protection for a more premium design. The Watch X3 also carries IP69 protection and MIL-STD-810H durability certification. It is a strong option for Android users who want a full Wear OS smartwatch with detailed health tracking and better battery life than most mainstream rivals.

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Compared to 2022 or, say, 2023, Samsung‘s tablet lineup is a lot less confusing now, and that’s a good thing. Instead of having several models that feel almost the same, the current lineup has only two flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S11. 

Picking between the two mainly comes down to how big a screen you want, how portable you need the tablet to be, and how much you’re willing to spend. The two share the same Dimensity 9400+ chip, and many of the same features, but their sizes and a few key specs are quite different. And if neither fits your budget, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE series offers a couple of cheaper alternatives worth considering. Here’s how they compare.

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is Samsung’s biggest and most powerful tablet. It has a huge 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness. That makes the screen smooth, bright, and easy to see outdoors.

Despite the large display, Samsung has made the tablet just 5.1mm thick. That makes it the thinnest Galaxy Tab yet. Inside, the Tab S11 Ultra uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chipset with up to 16GB of RAM. It has enough power for demanding tasks such as video editing in LumaFusion, drawing in Clip Studio Paint, and heavy multitasking.

The battery has also grown to 11,600mAh, up from 11,200mAh on the previous model. Samsung says it can deliver around 23 hours of video playback. Charging is limited to 45W, which isn’t especially fast for such a large battery.

The included S Pen has also been redesigned. It now has a hexagonal body and a cone-shaped tip, which should make it more comfortable to use for long writing and drawing sessions.

If you want a more laptop-like setup, Samsung also offers a Pro Keyboard accessory that connects through the Pogo Pin interface.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra starts at $1,299.99 for the 256GB model and goes up to $1,899.99 for the 1TB version.

Galaxy Tab S11

Not everyone wants to carry around a 14.6-inch tablet. That’s where the standard Galaxy Tab S11 makes more sense. It has an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and uses the same Dimensity 9400+ chipset as the Ultra. You also get up to 12GB of RAM.

The tablet retains the same IP68 rating as the Ultra model. There are a few compromises, though. The battery is smaller at 8,400mAh, and the rear camera setup is much simpler. Instead of the Ultra’s ultra-wide camera, the Tab S11 has a single 13MP rear camera.

Aside from those differences, the experience is very similar. It runs One UI 8, supports the S Pen, and gets seven years of OS and security updates from Samsung. 

So if you don’t need a huge screen, the Tab S11 gives you most of the Ultra’s performance in a much smaller body. The Galaxy Tab S11 starts at $899.99 for the 128GB model.

Honorable mentions: Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+

If flagship pricing is out of the question, Samsung’s FE lineup is worth a look too. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ packs a 13.1-inch LCD at 90Hz with a 2880 x 1800 resolution, making it the largest screen on any non-Ultra Samsung tablet, while the standard Galaxy Tab S10 FE keeps things compact with a 10.9-inch panel at the same refresh rate. 

Both run Samsung’s own Exynos 1580 chip, come with an S Pen in the box, and carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, so the core experience still feels close to the flagship line even with a step down in internals.

The FE+ even has a bigger battery than the vanilla S11 at 10,090mAh, while the smaller FE gets an 8,000mAh battery that’s still enough for a full day of typical use. Just know that Samsung’s update policy for the FE series wasn’t spelled out clearly at launch, though the company later confirmed seven years of coverage, matching what the S11 series launched with.

How to choose the right Galaxy Tab

The biggest differences between these four tablets are screen size and budget.

If you want the biggest and most powerful Samsung tablet available, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the obvious choice. It’s the best option for creators, designers, and people who want to use their tablet as a laptop replacement.

The Galaxy Tab S11 makes more sense if you want flagship performance but prefer something smaller and easier to carry. You still get the AMOLED display, powerful processor, S Pen support, IP68 protection, and long software support.

If screen size matters more than raw performance, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ offers a large 13.1-inch display at a much lower price. It’s a particularly good choice for students and anyone who mainly needs a tablet for entertainment, studying, and everyday tasks.

Finally, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is the simplest choice for buyers on a tighter budget. It is smaller and less powerful than the S11 models, but it still includes the S Pen, a 90Hz display, IP68 protection, and a capable processor.

All four tablets support Samsung’s software features, including DeX and Galaxy AI, while the S11 series runs Android 16 with One UI 8. The FE models offer many of the same everyday features at a lower price. So, if you know how much screen you need and how much you’re willing to spend, choosing between these four tablets shouldn’t be a hassle.

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Samsung Display just showed off a bunch of advanced OLED tech at a major industry event, with some interesting progress on high-refresh-rate laptop panels and new form factors.

At the IMID 2026 International Information Display Conference in Busan, South Korea, the company debuted a 16″ 2.5K OLED panel for laptops that can hit 300Hz. That’s a clear step up from earlier 16″ 2.5K OLEDs, which were stuck at lower refresh rates. The higher rate makes better use of OLED’s naturally fast response times.

They also showed a new 7.6″ wide-viewing-angle OLED. This one tackles a common complaint with current foldable displays: the way brightness drops off at the curved edges of the hinge crease. By using new organic light-emitting layer materials and some structural tweaks, the panel keeps things bright and even, even when you’re looking straight at the curved sections.

Another highlight was a 20″ wide stretchable display. Samsung made it by splicing two stretchable OLED panels together with advanced tech, and they’re calling it the world’s largest stretchable display. The join between the two panels is so minimal that it looks pretty much like one continuous screen.

Taken together, these demos show Samsung Display is still pushing OLED in different directions, from high-performance laptop screens that gamers might actually care about, to better foldables and stretchable panels that could eventually show up in cars, signage, or other specialised uses.

They didn’t share commercial timelines or exact brightness numbers for the 300Hz laptop panel at the show, but the exhibits make it clear the company is still innovating on both performance and form factor. We’ll probably start seeing laptop makers and other partners pick up the tech once it’s a bit further along.

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TVs have become astonishingly thin, bright, and smart, but their audio performance still tends to be fairly average. That’s where premium soundbars come in. In 2026, the best options aren’t merely slim speaker boxes meant to make dialogue louder.

They offer real height channels for Dolby Atmos, wireless surrounds, room calibration, multiroom music, smarter voice enhancement, and enough bass to make a blockbuster feel appropriately irresponsible.

The right choice depends on what you value most: maximum cinematic immersion, a minimalist single-bar setup, easy rear-speaker placement, or tight integration with your TV brand. These are the best soundbars and home-theater alternatives to consider right now.

Samsung HW-Q990H

The Samsung HW-Q990H is the all-in-one answer for someone who wants a full home-theater experience without assembling an intimidating rack of separate components. It is an 11.1.4-channel system with a main soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers included in the box. That means it has dedicated channels for front, side, rear, and overhead sound, not just virtual processing trying to convince you sound is behind your couch.

The headline features are exactly what you would expect from Samsung’s flagship: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X support through HDMI eARC, two HDMI inputs with 4K/120Hz passthrough, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro, and room-tuning through SpaceFit Sound Pro. There is also Active Voice Amplifier Pro, which adjusts dialogue based on the noise in your room, an increasingly useful feature for households with loud air conditioners, pets, or people who somehow always start talking during the important scene.

For Samsung TV owners, Q-Symphony remains the biggest reason to buy. It lets compatible Samsung TVs and sound devices work together instead of muting the TV speakers once the soundbar is connected. The HW-Q990H can pair with compatible Samsung TVs and, depending on the TV generation and supporting devices, expand a Q-Symphony system with Music Frames or Music Studio speakers. That creates a flexible, unusually broad soundfield.

At $1,699.99, it is expensive, but it includes the subwoofer and rear speakers that competitors often sell separately. For a buyer starting from nothing, that makes Samsung’s package particularly compelling.

JBL Bar 1300XMK2

The JBL Bar 1300XMK2 takes a clever approach to rear speakers: it makes them detachable. Pull the wireless speakers off either end of the soundbar, put them behind your seating position, and you have a proper surround setup without permanently running power cables to the rear of the room.

It is another ambitious 11.1.4-channel system, with six up-firing drivers across the bar and detachable speakers, a 12-inch wireless subwoofer, and a claimed 1,570 watts of maximum output. More importantly, it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, so it is built for people who want enveloping effects from movies, games, and compatible streaming content.

JBL also has a few genuinely practical tricks. The detachable rear speakers can become portable Bluetooth speakers, and its Broadcasting feature lets you carry one or both into another room while continuing to hear whatever is playing on TV. There is even a Night Listening mode that mutes the main soundbar and subwoofer so you can use the detached speakers for quieter, closer listening.

It is priced at $1,699.95 and lands directly against Samsung’s flagship. Choose it if you value a cleaner, more adaptable room setup and actually like the idea of portable surround speakers. Choose Samsung if Q-Symphony and a more deeply integrated Samsung ecosystem matter more.

Sonos Arc Ultra

The Sonos Arc Ultra is for buyers who want seriously upscale Atmos performance but do not want a subwoofer and rear speakers dominating the room on day one. Its major innovation is Sound Motion, a compact dual-membrane woofer system designed to create deeper bass without making the soundbar enormous.

The Arc Ultra supports a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience, uses 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, and includes Dolby Atmos, HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Trueplay room tuning, and four levels of AI-powered Speech Enhancement. It is also exceptionally well positioned for expanding later: add a Sonos Sub and Era 300 rear speakers when you want a more complete surround system.

Sonos’ software remains a major selling point. Setup is straightforward, multiroom music is excellent, and the app offers useful tuning controls. The Arc Ultra can also swap TV audio to one or two Sonos Ace headphones.

At $1,099, it is not cheap for a soundbar alone. But it is arguably the most elegant route to premium sound for people who prioritize industrial design, music streaming, and easy whole-home expansion.

Harman Kardon Enchant 1100

The Harman Kardon Enchant 1100 is the choice for someone who wants a premium soundbar that looks as refined as it sounds. Its minimalist design hides an 11-driver setup with two up-firing channels, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam processing, and PureVoice dialogue enhancement.

Unlike the Samsung and JBL systems, this is a standalone bar: no included subwoofer or rear speakers. That naturally limits its low-end impact and surround separation compared with a full package, but it also makes the Enchant 1100 far easier to place in a living room where clutter is unacceptable.

It supports HDMI eARC, one HDMI input, HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect. At 45.2 inches wide, it is also a good fit for larger TVs without becoming visually overwhelming. It is priced at $999.95.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar is another premium standalone option, focused on elegant design and big sound from one bar. It uses a 5.1.2 configuration, Dolby Atmos, PhaseGuide speakers, TrueSpatial processing, CleanBass technology, and SpeechClarity for dialogue.

It lacks the channel count and included rear speakers of the Samsung or JBL packages, but Bose’s appeal is simplicity. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Alexa, and app-based control in a polished package that looks at home almost anywhere.

Priced at $1,099, it is best for someone who wants richer, more cinematic TV audio without turning their living room into an equipment showcase.

TCL Q85H Q Class

The TCL Q85H Q Class is the value pick for buyers who want a complete Dolby Atmos system without spending flagship money. It is a 7.1.4-channel package with a main soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and wireless surround speakers. At $599.99 on sale, down from $899.99, it costs far less than the Samsung and JBL systems while still including the components needed for real surround sound.

The system supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, with up-firing speakers in the soundbar and wireless surrounds for height effects. TCL also includes a built-in center channel for dialogue, built-in tweeters for high-frequency detail, and Ray Danz technology with acoustic reflectors to widen the front soundstage.

The wireless subwoofer uses a 6.5-inch driver and Bass Boost technology. It will not deliver the same low-end output as JBL’s much larger 12-inch subwoofer, but it should offer a major improvement over a standalone soundbar. TCL lists up to 860 watts of total audio power.

TCL includes HDMI eARC, an HDMI input, digital optical audio, USB audio playback, Bluetooth 5.1, AirPlay 2, and the TCL Home app. The Q85H also supports TCL TV Ready and Roku TV Ready integration. Its AI Sonic Auto Room Calibration adjusts the system for the room, while preset modes cover standard, movie, music, voice, game, and sports listening.

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A new leak lists the phone makers currently working on wide-screen foldables — phones that open into a shorter, wider display instead of the usual tall shape. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the details on Weibo.

Huawei is furthest along. It already sells the Pura X, which folds sideways into a wide display. It later added the Pura X Max, a larger version with newer hardware.

Samsung has also released a wide foldable. The redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a shorter, wider shape; meanwhile, the company is selling the tall book-style foldable under Z Fold 8 Ultra branding.

Brands likely to launch wide-screen foldables

Xiaomi hasn’t launched its version yet. But the company is working on the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5, and leaked images in fact show a 4:3 display, wider than the company’s past foldables. The device will ship with HyperOS 4 out of the box.

Apple is also preparing to enter the category, with its first model being the wide foldable itself. According to previous reports, the first foldable iPhone will feature a 7.6-inch inner screen and a smaller cover display, much like the same wide, book-style design as its rivals. The launch is expected around September.

Reportedly, Honor and Oppo are also working on wide-screen foldables. Honor’s foldable is said to be in testing with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip and a 7,000mAh battery. Oppo’s Find N7 is tipped for a Q1 2027 launch with a 6,500mAh battery. 

Word on the street is that Vivo is still to explore this category. 

None of these details are confirmed, and launch plans can change. But the leak shows how many companies are now working on this design. What started with one Huawei phone has turned into a format most major brands are building toward. 

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Samsung already seems to be working on the next mid-range and rugged phones in its Galaxy lineup. According to a report from SamMobile, traces of two new Samsung phones, the Galaxy A58 and the Galaxy Xcover FR, have shown up in the GSMA IMEI database.

The Galaxy A58 carries the model number SM-A5860. Samsung launched its predecessor, the Galaxy A57, on March 25, 2026. Going by the company’s usual pattern of releasing new A5x-series phones in the first quarter, the A58 is expected sometime in early 2027. Successive models in this series typically bring small upgrades in chipset, battery life, and cameras.

The same database also lists the Galaxy Xcover FR under the model number SM-G778B. This one belongs to Samsung’s Xcover brand, which focuses on rugged, durable smartphones built for industrial environments and tough conditions. Previous Xcover phones have offered stronger protection against drops, dust, and water, making them useful for outdoor work, logistics, and other demanding jobs. Beyond the model number, no further details are available yet.

The appearance shows that development is already underway for both a mainstream mid-range successor in the popular A-series and a new addition to the specialized rugged Xcover family.

While the GSMA listings don’t reveal any technical details of the new devices, here’s a quick look at their predecessors for context on what to expect. The current Galaxy A57 features a 6.7″ Super AMOLED+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, the Exynos 1680 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, a 50MP main camera with OIS, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging.

On the rugged side, the previous XCover 7 Pro (from April 2025) comes with a 6.6″ 120Hz LCD, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, a dual 50MP + 8MP camera setup, and a 4,350mAh removable battery. It’s built to MIL-STD-810H standards and offers IP68 dust and water resistance for tough environments.

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Samsung has scheduled another Galaxy event for August 27, adding to an already busy year for its smartphone lineup. The company has not revealed the product launching at the event, but the Galaxy S26 FE is widely expected to make its debut.

Samsung Galaxy Event set for August 27

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Event will take place on August 27 at 12pm UTC. The event will be streamed live through Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel. The company’s announcement does not mention the Galaxy S26 FE by name, although recent leaks and certification listings strongly point toward the Fan Edition model.

According to leaked renders and specifications, the Galaxy S26 FE could feature a redesigned rear camera module inspired by the rest of the Galaxy S26 lineup. The phone is expected to measure 7.4mm in thickness, weigh around 193 grams, and carry an IP68 rating. It could be offered in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio colors, with a flat aluminum frame and flat rear panel.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specifications (rumored)

The Galaxy S26 FE is rumored to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,900 nits peak brightness. Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection could also be included. The phone may run on Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

For cameras, the phone is expected to have a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom. A 12-megapixel front camera could handle selfies and video calls.

The Galaxy S26 FE may pack a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and wireless power sharing. It is also expected to ship with Android 17 and One UI 9, along with Samsung’s latest AI features and up to seven years of OS updates. A leaked US price of $799, roughly Rs 76,000, has also been reported, compared with the Galaxy S25 FE’s $649 starting price.

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Samsung has just announced its next Galaxy Event for August 27. The company says the Galaxy S26 series has set a new benchmark with its biggest imaging and AI upgrades yet, making shooting, creating, and staying connected simpler. A new device is designed for people who mainly care about the core experiences, bringing over key Galaxy S26 features from imaging to AI, along with the latest version of One UI.

The event will stream live on Samsung’s website and YouTube channel starting at 9 PM KST (12:00 PM UTC). The invitation doesn’t name a specific model, but industry reports and recent leaks strongly point to the Galaxy S26 FE.

According to leaked promotional materials shared by tech media, the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to come in three colors: Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio. It’s said to have a triple rear camera setup arranged vertically, featuring a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto, plus a 12MP front camera.

The phone runs on Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500, built on a 3nm process with a 10-core design. The battery is listed at 4,900mAh with support for 45W wired charging and Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0. The screen is a 6.7-inch panel with Full HD+ resolution and a max 120Hz refresh rate. It also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and measures around 161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm.

Compared with the regular Galaxy S26, the upcoming S26 FE is expected to take a few clear trade-offs. The standard S26 sticks with a more compact 6.3-inch screen, a smaller 4,300mAh battery, and a higher-end processor (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 depending on the region). On pricing, the base Galaxy S26 currently starts at around $899 while early leaks put the S26 FE at a lower expected starting price of roughly €799 / $699–$799, positioning it as the more affordable way into the S26 family.

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Samsung’s next budget phones are starting to show up online. Fresh traces of the Galaxy A08 and Galaxy A07s have appeared in Google’s systems, suggesting the company is getting ready for another round of affordable devices.

According to 91Mobiles, both models recently popped up in the Google Play Console. The Galaxy A08 (model number SM-A085F) is expected to run a MediaTek Helio G99 chip with dual Mali-G57 GPUs and 8GB of RAM. It looks like it’ll have a basic HD waterdrop-notch screen (720×1600 resolution) and ship with Android 17.

The Galaxy A07s (SM-A077M) uses the same processor and GPU setup, but drops down to 4GB of RAM and comes with Android 16 out of the box. Both phones stick with the reliable Helio G99, which already powered the earlier models like the A07 4G and should handle everyday stuff and light multitasking without much trouble.

There are a few more clues floating around. The A08 has shown up in Wi-Fi Alliance and BIS (India) databases under variants like SM-A085F/DS, which usually points to a launch somewhere around August 2026, roughly a year after the previous A07 4G. FCC filings also suggest a bigger battery than the A07’s 5,000mAh unit. The rated capacity sits around 5,830mAh, so it’ll probably be marketed as a 6,000mAh phone, with Samsung’s standard 25W wired charging.

Design-wise, the phone is expected to stick to the brand’s usual waterdrop notch on the front and a dual-camera setup on the back. So far it looks like the A08 will be the slightly better-equipped version with more RAM and a newer Android version, while the A07s plays the role of the cheaper option.

These Play Console sightings just confirm that both phones are moving forward and that Samsung isn’t planning to leave the ultra-budget segment anytime soon.

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The August 2026 security update is rolling out to Samsung devices, and just like last month, it’s a smartwatch getting the first bite. After the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the update expanded to the Galaxy Fold 8 series and a few more devices, and it will continue to roll out to more devices. We’ve curated a list of Galaxy devices that have received the August 2026 security patch.

According to the official security bulletin, the August 2026 security patch fixes over 58 security vulnerabilities from Google and Samsung. Of those, 38 come from Google, which includes 8 critical-level fixes and 30 high-level fixes, while the remaining 18 fixes are specific to Samsung devices.

It’s important to keep the security patch level up to date to ensure the device remains unaffected by the latest vulnerabilities. It’s therefore best to install security patches as soon as they become available for your device.

These Galaxy devices have received the August 2026 security update

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 8
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Flip 8
• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold SE
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S26
• Galaxy S26+
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy A, M, F series

• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A26
• Galaxy A23 5G
• Galaxy A05s
• Galaxy A04
• Galaxy A04e
• Galaxy M56
• Galaxy M55

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S10+
• Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9
• Galaxy Tab S9+
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8
• Galaxy Tab S8+
• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Galaxy XCover series

• Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
• Galaxy XCover 7

Galaxy Watch series

• Galaxy Watch 5
• Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
• Galaxy Watch 4
• Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

The rollout has been slower than usual. Samsung usually rolls out monthly security updates at a much faster pace, but this month has been disappointing. Hopefully, it will improve in the coming days.

If your Galaxy device is on the list, the update may be ready for download. Go to Settings > Software updates and tap Download and install. Note that the update usually rolls out in batches, and so, it can take a few days to reach all the users.

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With the trifold and new wide-fold, Samsung now has four foldables under its name. If a new report is to be believed, the company is planning to add a fifth member next year. 

According to a new ETnews report citing industry sources, the company is now planning five separate foldable models for 2027, and two of them will share the same wide-format design that’s driving the Galaxy Z Fold8’s sales right now.

Samsung’s foldable lineup for 2027 leaks

Here’s the full lineup as it’s being described to partners: 

• the Galaxy Z Fold9 (wide-format), 
• a second, still-unnamed wide-format Fold,
• the Galaxy Z Fold9 Ultra (the traditional tall-and-narrow shape), 
• the Galaxy Z Flip9, and 
• the Galaxy Z TriFold2. 

This push toward wide foldables isn’t a guess. You already saw the reasoning play out with the Galaxy Z Fold8, which ditched the tall 21:9-style body for a shorter, 4:3 inner screen built for video and everyday scrolling. And it’s already doing well in the market. 

The Fold8 reportedly made up 70% of pre-orders within the Galaxy Z8 series, and the whole lineup pulled in 1.44 million pre-orders in South Korea, a 39% jump over last year’s numbers. With results like that, it’s not surprising Samsung wants a second wide model rather than treating the Fold8 as a one-off.

What’s different about the new Wide Fold, according to sources, is the aspect ratio. Instead of copying the near-square 4:3 screen on this year’s Fold8, the next one is said to target a shape better suited to watching video — something closer to widescreen. The project is still early, so nothing about display size, hinge design, or pricing has been locked down yet. 

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Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 are premium Wear OS smartwatches designed to combine fitness tracking, health monitoring, navigation, and everyday smart features. Both offer bright AMOLED displays, ECG support, GPS, LTE options, 2GB of RAM, and water resistance. However, they take different approaches. 

The Pixel Watch 5 focuses on Google’s software ecosystem, a larger 64GB of storage, advanced positioning, and a broad sensor package. The Galaxy Watch8 counters with a thinner design, sapphire protection, Samsung’s BioActive health sensor, and a more rugged build. The better choice ultimately depends on whether health features, durability, storage, or Google’s ecosystem matters most.

Major Features:

Design & Build

The Pixel Watch 5 has a rounded 45mm body measuring 45 x 45 x 12.3mm, with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It weighs between 31g and 36.7g depending on the configuration and carries IP68 water and dust resistance with 5ATM protection. The Galaxy Watch8 has a slightly wider 46 x 43.7mm body but is considerably thinner at 8.6mm. Its sapphire crystal, Armor Aluminum 2 construction, IP68 rating, 5ATM water resistance, and MIL-STD-810H compliance give it a stronger durability focus. The Samsung also weighs 34g in its 44mm version. For everyday comfort and rugged use, the slimmer Samsung design has the advantage.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — thinner profile, sapphire crystal, and stronger durability credentials.

Display

Both watches offer high-end AMOLED displays capable of reaching 3000 nits peak brightness, making them suitable for outdoor viewing. The Pixel Watch 5 uses a 1.4-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 456 x 456 resolution and around 320 ppi density. Its LTPO technology can help manage refresh rates efficiently. The Galaxy Watch8 provides a larger 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display with 480 x 480 resolution and around 327 ppi. It also uses sapphire crystal for improved scratch resistance. The Samsung therefore offers slightly more screen area and marginally higher pixel density while matching the Pixel’s peak brightness. The Pixel remains excellent, but the larger panel and stronger protection make Samsung more practical.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — larger, sharper display with sapphire crystal protection.

Battery Life

The Pixel Watch 5 packs a 465mAh battery in the 45mm model, compared with 435mAh for the Galaxy Watch8 44mm model. Google also provides detailed wired charging figures, with the 45mm Pixel Watch reaching 50% in 15 minutes, 80% in 30 minutes, and full charge in about an hour. The Galaxy Watch8 uses 10W wireless charging. Battery capacity alone does not determine real-world endurance, so the larger Pixel battery should not automatically be interpreted as longer battery life. Still, its larger capacity and faster specified charging make it attractive for users who want quick top-ups. Samsung’s wireless charging is convenient for compatible charging setups.

Winner: Google Pixel Watch 5 — larger battery and more clearly specified fast-charging performance.

Health Tracking

Both watches provide a strong collection of health sensors, including heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood oxygen measurement, temperature sensing, accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, and altimeters. The Pixel Watch 5 additionally lists skin conductance and advanced environmental sensing, giving it a broad sensor package for wellness and activity monitoring. The Galaxy Watch8 adds Samsung’s BioActive sensor and supports body-composition measurements, while its health platform includes features such as blood-pressure monitoring, ECG, irregular heart-rhythm notifications, and an antioxidant index. This gives Samsung a broader set of dedicated health metrics. The Pixel remains a capable health tracker, but Samsung offers more specialized measurements for users focused on detailed wellness analysis.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — broader health-monitoring capabilities and body-composition tracking.

For more options beyond these two, our guide to top smartwatches this year covers other models worth weighing.

GPS & Navigation

Both watches support dual-frequency GPS using L1 and L5 signals, which can provide more accurate positioning than single-frequency systems, particularly around buildings, trees, and other signal-obstructing environments. The Pixel Watch 5 supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, while its positioning system also benefits from L1+L5 support. The Galaxy Watch8 supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS, giving it broader satellite-system compatibility. Both therefore provide a strong foundation for outdoor workouts and route tracking. The Pixel also includes UWB support, which expands its positioning-related capabilities beyond conventional GPS. Samsung’s broader satellite compatibility gives it an advantage on paper for global positioning coverage.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — dual-frequency GPS plus broader satellite-system support.

Sports & Training Features

Neither watch is positioned simply as a basic step counter. Both provide the sensors required for tracking movement, heart rate, elevation, temperature, and activity-related data. The Pixel Watch 5 combines its accelerometer, gyroscope, heart-rate sensor, altimeter, compass, barometer, SpO2 sensor, skin-temperature sensor, and skin-conductance sensor to provide detailed activity data. The Galaxy Watch8 similarly combines motion, heart-rate, barometric, temperature, and compass sensors with Samsung’s BioActive system. This makes both suitable for running, walking, cycling, gym sessions, and general fitness tracking. Samsung has the edge for users who want deeper health-linked training insights, while Pixel offers a particularly comprehensive sensor setup.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — stronger integration of fitness tracking with its wider health platform.

Smart Features

The Pixel Watch 5 runs Wear OS 7, while the Galaxy Watch8 runs Wear OS 6 with Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch interface. Both provide core smartwatch functions such as notifications, apps, wireless connectivity, NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE support on cellular models. The Pixel Watch 5 offers 64GB of internal storage, twice the Galaxy Watch8’s 32GB capacity, giving Google a significant advantage for storing apps and other compatible content. Samsung counters with a highly customized interface and deeper integration within the Galaxy ecosystem. The choice here largely depends on the phone ecosystem, but Pixel’s newer operating system and substantially larger storage make it more compelling for long-term app-heavy use.

Winner: Google Pixel Watch 5 — newer Wear OS version and twice the internal storage.

Outdoor Features

For outdoor use, both watches provide IP68 protection, 5ATM water resistance, GPS, compass functionality, barometric sensors, altimeters, and temperature sensing. The Pixel Watch 5 also includes UWB and satellite SOS on LTE models, adding useful emergency and positioning capabilities. Its 3000-nit display is designed to remain visible in bright conditions. The Galaxy Watch8 takes a more rugged approach with Armor Aluminum 2 construction and MIL-STD-810H compliance, alongside sapphire crystal protection. This makes it particularly appealing for hiking, travel, and outdoor activities where accidental knocks and scratches are more likely. Pixel offers excellent connectivity-oriented features, but Samsung’s physical durability gives it the stronger outdoor profile.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — tougher construction and military-standard durability.

Which One Should You Buy?

The better choice depends heavily on the type of smartwatch experience you want. The Google Pixel Watch 5 is more appealing for users who prioritize Google’s Wear OS experience, larger storage, UWB, a broad sensor package, and fast wired charging. Its 64GB storage is especially useful for users who expect to install many apps or keep more content on the watch. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the more rounded option for health-conscious and outdoor-focused users. Its sapphire crystal, thinner body, BioActive sensor, body-composition tracking, broader health features, and MIL-STD-810H rating give it a wider feature set. At around $300 versus approximately $400 for the Pixel Watch 5, Samsung also offers the stronger value proposition.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — more features, stronger durability, and lower pricing.

Final Verdict

The Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 are both capable premium smartwatches, but Samsung delivers the more complete package for most users. The Galaxy Watch8 combines a thinner design, sapphire crystal, 3000-nit display, dual-frequency GPS, advanced health sensors, body-composition analysis, and stronger durability credentials. The Pixel Watch 5 stands out with 64GB storage, Wear OS 7, a larger 465mAh battery, UWB, and its extensive sensor selection. It is the better alternative for users who specifically prefer Google’s ecosystem and need more onboard storage. However, the Galaxy Watch8 offers the better balance of health features, durability, smart functionality, and value.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 — the stronger all-round smartwatch for most buyers.

Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.

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