CheckMag | 2026 will not only be a challenge for Samsung. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra will also have to face an extremely dynamic 1-inch sensor and the first optical 200MP zoom camera in a phone, a combination that convinces in early camera tests and comparison shots. Initial hands... Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 27
This week’s Android headlines: Galaxy S26 Ultra launch delayed, Honor Win unlocks gaming, Android 16 QPR3 beta, Xiaomi 17 Ultra released, and more... Read more
Forbes - Dec 26
Xiaomi has launched new half-in-ear buds, the Xiaomi Buds 6, in China. The company’s latest wireless earbuds cost $99 (CNY 699) and feature Snapdragon sound, up to 35 hours of battery life, adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC), and a triple-magnet driver unit backed by a 24K gold-plated diaph... Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 26
The Poco F8 Pro delivers an impressive performance in terms of power, battery life and sound, but also shows significant improvements in its camera. However, it is not without its critics. We have summarised the review again. Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 25
A true flagship killer? | The Poco F8 Ultra stands out not only with its striking design, but also as the first smartphone to feature Bose-tuned audio with an additional subwoofer. Add to that a wide range of high-end features and a current Snapdragon SoC, and the question arises: why pay more? Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 22
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has now been officially showcased through teaser photos and video. It also finally has an official Chinese launch date, and as speculated before, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship will make an imminent debut. Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 22
One of the wildest rumors surrounding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has apparently been confirmed shortly before its official launch in China. Screenshots of the camera app circulating online point to a proper continuous zoom with variable focal length based on a 200MP sensor, but there are also drawbacks ... Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 20
Xiaomi’s Christmas surprise will apparently pack a fairly large battery into a chassis that is just 0.31 inches thick and will be available in a total of four different color options. A leaker has now listed some specs of what is likely the most exciting Leica camera flagship phone in years. Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 20
Less than €400 for a lightning-fast tablet with a bright display and unibody design, does this mean high-end tablets should just give up? Not exactly, because the Xiaomi Pad 8 is missing a few features that could be important for some during everyday use. Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 14
According to new leaks, Xiaomi could be set to phase out the vanilla Poco F8 and Poco X8 models, with the Poco F8 potentially being replaced by the Poco X8 Pro Max in the company's hierarchy. Read more
Notebookcheck - Dec 13
