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ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra spotted on Geekbench with flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra listing on GeekbenchThe ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra will be the brand’s first Zenfone series model this year. After choosing to remain with compact form factor for the last two generations, the upcoming Zenfone 11 Ultra would be competing with flagships from other Android smartphone makers. A new Geekbench listing, spotted by 91mobiles, has revealed that the smartphone will indeed feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. On Geekbench, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, with model number AI2401, received a 6,949…

Samsung Galaxy S24 review: The best compact flagship phone

Small phones are out of style, and even the ones made by Samsung, Apple, and Google these days aren't compact enough if you're talking about being able to use a phone with one hand 100% of the time. But lovers of small phones have to take what they get, and in the Android landscape, their best bet in recent years has been Samsung's Galaxy S lineup. Samsung has consistently improved the experience its Galaxy S flagship lineup provides and came very close to the perfect compact device last year with the Galaxy S23. Now,…

ESPN will launch its flagship direct-to-consumer service in fall 2025

A detail view of a broadcast camera is seen with the NFL crest and ESPN Monday Night Football logo on it during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2021.Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesESPN will launch its flagship direct-to-consumer service in either August or the fall of 2025, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during an interview Wednesday with CNBC's Julia Boorstin.The service will include all of ESPN's programming and feature new…

A no-nonsense flagship for a great price

It might be weird to see a new device call back to a time less than a decade ago. But tech moves fast and with the , it feels like someone made a phone for the pre-AI era. Instead of magic editors and a bunch of machine learning, latest flagship is incredibly simple. It has a nice screen, a solid build, reliable cameras, great performance and even better battery life. So while it won’t help you summarize a meeting or remaster a photo, the OP12 covers all the basics with aplomb. And with a starting price of $800 ($200…

OnePlus 12R Review: Bridging the Gap Between Affordable and Flagship?

OnePlus 12R was launched alongside its big brother, the OnePlus 12, in January at the Smooth Beyond Belief event. While the phone is smooth, it's certainly not beyond belief. What's beyond belief is its price tag. The phone is now available for purchase in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 39,999. And for that price, you get a lot of phones. However, there are still some areas that need some improvements.So, does the OnePlus 12R bridge the gap between affordable and flagship performance? Let's find out.OnePlus 12R…

OnePlus 13 prototype testing reveals key design changes for the next flagship

OnePlus 13 design changeOnePlus is reportedly planning to switch to a different design language for the OnePlus 13. This information is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prototype products that the brand is currently testing internally. The next-gen flagship, which would be the OnePlus 13, which will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset later this year. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the prototype Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 device being tested doesn’t have the stainless steel hinge, and the circular camera…

OnePlus 12 Review: A No-Frills Flagship for 2024

The OnePlus 12 is the brand's regular flagship, which for several years has been following one straight line, attempting to nail the basics. It's the flagship that many OnePlus fans will reach out for (versus the pricier Open), but unlike previous models, there seems to be no visible compromise. You get a very capable camera system from the OnePlus Open, an IP rating and even wireless charging. But one area OnePlus has stayed silent about is AI. Unlike Google's Pixel 8 series and Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, the 12 has no…

OnePlus 12R Review: Affordable Flagship Phone

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsOutstanding displayTrue two-day battery lifeStrong sustained performance100W fast chargingConsNo wireless chargingStill not completely waterproofMediocre secondary camerasOur VerdictIt might look and feel familiar, but the OnePlus 12R offers a superb screen and epic battery life for a less-than-flagship price. There are a couple of unfortunate omissions, but this is a smart repurposing job at a keen price. OnePlus hasn’t offered a pair of global flagship phone options since the…