Mobile Technology

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has thrown down the folding smartphone gauntlet with the Mix Fold 2, which shapes up a good deal slimmer than the Galaxy Fold4 Samsung launched last week and also comes with a bigger battery.

Motorola has decided to once again slice into the foldable phone market with a new version of the once iconic Razr flip phone, which has all the hallmarks of a tastier, cheaper option than the Galaxy Z Flip4 announced yesterday.

Samsung has today launched the latest generation of its folding smartphones. The Fold4 and Flip4 handset are joined on the Unpacked event stage by 5th-gen smartwatches – which debuts a new Pro model – and a new pair of true-wireless earphones.

OnePlus has launched its second global flagship of 2022, following the 10 Pro in January. The 10T 5G is powered by Qualcomm's latest mobile platform, comes with up to 16 GB of RAM and supports 150-W fast charging.

Doogee smartphones can generally be counted on for ruggedness, generous batteries and affordability. The company's S89 Pro is no exception, rocking military-grade protection, an enormous battery and a wallet-friendly ticket price.

Following the now familiar wave of official and unofficial teasers, Nothing has now pulled back the curtain for the launch of the Phone (1), which comes with a quirky fresh look, bloat-free Android experience and some funky lights around back.

Nokia brand owner HMD Global has launched three new feature phones that play heavily on retro vibes while also adding in some modern touches, including a model that stores and charges wireless earphones within its body.

The gaming wing of consumer tech giant Asus, the Republic of Gamers, has unveiled the latest edition of the ROG Phone, a mobile gaming powerhouse running Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chipset and sporting a 165-Hz AMOLED HDR10+ display.

Xiaomi has announced the mainland China launch of the 12S Series smartphones. Aiming to redefine what's possible with mobile photography, the range-topping Ultra model features a new 1-inch Sony sensor and imaging systems co-engineered with Leica.

Samsung has pulled back the curtain on a new rugged phone. The Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed for reliability and flexibility in the field, coming with a user replaceable battery, the ability to act as a mini PC and 4K video recording capabilities.

Xiaomi is looking to take on the Microsoft Surface with its first 2-in-1 convertible. Designed for productivity on the go, the Book S is powered by Snapdragon, runs Windows 11 and can be had with an optional keyboard for the full laptop experience.

Though many smartphones may well meet the needs of casual gamers, more serious players will likely want to carry a dedicated gaming smartphone. The latest flagship offering from Xiaomi's gaming arm Black Shark has now been released globally.

Shenzhen-based mobile tech brand Vivo has announced the global launch of a new flagship series of smartphones. And like the previous generation, a partnership with optics titan Zeiss puts the focus on mobile imaging.

Google's budget Pixel 6a phone was the headliner at the company’s 2022 I/O event on Wednesday, which also featured a new set of Pixel earbuds, Google’s first foray into smartwatch territory and a glimpse at the upcoming Pixel 7 line.

For its latest flagship handset, Sony is again focusing on content creation with a triple camera array around back that includes the world's first "true optical 85-125-mm zoom lens." Other highlights include immersive audio and enhanced gaming.