Almost every year, the same story is told. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, a Huawei flagship that is technically unique on the smartphone market because to its unusual dual-lens telephoto construction, leads the DxOMark rankings in 2025. Charges of corruption in DxOMark’s purportedly impartial scoring methodology and criticism of Huawei’s continuously dominant position are frequent. This year is no different, with criticism and misunderstanding predominating in the comments section of an official social media post.
In the most recent Huawei Pura 80 Ultra camera test, the Chinese manufacturer set a new record with a total score of 175 points. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra and the Vivo X200 Ultra came in second and third, respectively, a considerable distance behind. In the portrait, low light, indoor, and outdoor photography categories, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores highly. Given the Pura 80 Ultra’s advanced telephoto solution, the Vivo X200 Ultra’s one-point victory in the newly released DxOMark test report was just in the zoom category.
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra camera has now drawbacks
The testers’ criticisms of Huawei’s flagship model are remarkably limited. Only sporadic exposure and color fidelity instability, somewhat odd texturing in challenging lighting conditions, and certain image distortions like ghosting in video mode are listed as drawbacks. The current Pura flagship’s camera performs admirably in every other situation. Its strong dynamic range and, according to the test report, its superb color reproduction in challenging scenes—which is reportedly noticeably better than that of its competitors—are praised.
Additionally, specifically listed as benefits are skin tones, detail, focusing, video stabilization, and the ultra-wide-angle camera. The test result states that there is very minimal noise in the images taken in low light. Many comparison images are included in the whole test report so that interested readers may determine whether the significant ranking difference between Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and other companies is truly warranted.
Excitement is already growing for OPPO’s real imaging flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, which is scheduled to make its debut in the first half of 2026, as the company prepares to launch the Find X9 series in October. A significant design change for the next gadget has been made public by a recent insider leak, underscoring OPPO’s goal of being a leader in display performance and innovation.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is presently being tested with a new 1.5K LIPO ultra-narrow straight screen, in contrast to the Find X8 Ultra, which had a high-end 2K diamond screen with adaptive refresh rates and OPPO’s in-house P2 display processor. The sophisticated LIPO packaging technology, which involves wrapping the display’s wiring area with polymer liquid materials, is used in this next-generation display. OPPO gets an incredibly thin bezel by doing away with the conventional buffer protection zone, which improves the phone’s aesthetic appeal and immersive experience.
Although LIPO requires more advanced manufacturing equipment and higher cleanroom standards than conventional COG and COF technologies, it also delivers more durability and consistency, making it a more expensive but superior alternative.
The Find X9 Ultra promises a breakthrough in AI processing, camera capabilities, and overall performance thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagship platform. The Find X9 Ultra is expected to be a landmark flagship of 2026 since OPPO is pushing the envelope in terms of both physical design and technology complexity.
We are especially concerned about battery health because Google recently announced that its Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a will begin next week. Although it may seem strange to consider your smartphone a consumable, that is essentially what it is, and each time we put one of our gadgets through a complete charge cycle, the batteries get a little worse for wear. You’ll start to notice those losses if you repeat that process hundreds and hundreds of times.
Not all batteries are made equal, which is something that the whole controversy surrounding the Pixel 4a and now Pixel 6a has really brought home to us. The issue is that we typically only hear about battery-operated devices that cause issues years later. When you first buy a phone, isn’t there a good way to set your expectations for battery life? We recently received one, as expected.
The European Union, and more especially its new energy label program, is to thank for this regulation, as it is for many other recent consumer-benefitting smartphone laws. These marks help convey power efficiency, hardware durability, and—most importantly for today’s discussion—a rating for the number of charge cycles the phone should be able to withstand, just like you might see an Energy Star rating on a new appliance.
Are you curious about how the battery life of your phone stacks up against the competition? We created this graphic to illustrate how many charge cycles these labels promote for a few well-known products because we have been curious ourselves.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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All of these numbers have been confirmed by the European Product Registry for Energy Labeling of the EU. We’ve gone through the entire database and included even more gadgets you might find useful, thanks to Reddit user FragmentedChicken for compiling an early version of this list.
Wondering how things stand with the batteries on the other side of the platform fence? We also looked up the ratings for Apple products, and every device in the EU system, including the iPad Air M3 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, has a 1,000 charge cycle rating.
Right now, the vast majority of devices fall in the 1,000–1,400 cycle range. So how did Samsung manage to push so many of its phones and tablets up to 2,000 cycles? That is a very, very good question, and we would love to see a more technical analysis into how these numbers are put together, and just how accurately they may reflect real-world conditions. And what impact does different battery chemistry, like the silicon-carbon battery in the OnePlus 13, have on the cycle count?
This database offers a great jumping-off point, but we would sure love to see a whole lot more battery information provided by the manufacturers behind these devices.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Honor has now officially unveiled the Honor Magic V5, a foldable phone that, at least on paper, makes headlines as the thinnest of its kind. When the increased camera hump and material variations among its color options are taken into account, the company’s claim that it is the thinnest foldable in the world is a touch stretching the truth.
Honor Magic V5 specs:
When folded, the Honor Magic V5 measures 8.8mm (as opposed to 8.9 on the Oppo Find N5), giving it a 0.1mm edge over its competitor. However, due to its unique fiber finish, the white version alone meets this criterion. Measuring roughly 9mm, the other color is made of substitute materials like vegan leather. Still elegant, but by no means a record-breaking all-rounder.
In terms of features, the Magic V5 is excellent. This boasts a huge 5,820mAh battery, up to 16GB of RAM, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU. Both displays have IP58 and IP59 resistance and are 120Hz LTPO OLED screens. It is a good all-around package because it also supports wireless charging.
Camera
But thickness is more than just a numerical value. Despite having a thin overall design, the V5 feels chunkier due to the back camera module protruding significantly more than the Oppo one. Honor responds to it with a well-designed camera that has higher megapixels and a slower shutter speed, which is a compromise that many consumers will find acceptable.
With an opening thickness of only 4.1 mm, the Magic V5 narrowly outperforms its rival’s 4.2 mm frame. The Huawei trifold Mate XT, on the other hand, continues to hold the record for the thinnest open design, measuring only 3.6mm, but it does so by giving up the USB-C connection in one of the hinge locations.
Even though Magic V5 may be nearing the end of its design possibilities, it shows that Honor is still pushing the envelope, although slightly.
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The flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9400+, was revealed in April as the replacement for the Dimensity 9400 from the previous year. It is constructed with TSMC’s state-of-the-art 3nm technology and has a powerful CPU and GPU that guarantee seamless operation even under demanding conditions.
To discover how the flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset compares to its rivals, we’ll be examining its benchmark scores here.
Note: The Vivo X200s (powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400+) underwent the following benchmark testing.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ AnTuTu score
The Dimensity 9400+ receives more than 2.9 million points overall on AnTuTu v10. According to the breakdown, the CPU receives 625K points, the GPU receives 1.3 million, the memory receives 509K, and the user interface receives 459K.
In contrast, the Oppo Find X8, which is powered by the Dimensity 9400, has an overall AnTuTu score of about 2.7 million. There isn’t much of a difference between the two AnTuTu scores for the more recent chip.
Dimensity 9400+
Dimensity 9400
AnTuTu score
2,907,358
2,754,825
CPU
625,811
622,149
GPU
1,312,632
1,220,751
Memory
509,570
489,110
UX
459,344
422,815
Dimensity 9400+ Geekbench score
The Dimensity 9400+ receives 2,945 single-core and 9,184 multi-core marks in Geekbench 6. Once more, the Dimensity 9400, which boasts 2,904 single-core and 8,812 multi-core scores, is not a much better processor.
Dimensity 9400+
Dimensity 9400
Single core
2,945
2,904
Multi core
9,184
8,812
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Compared to the Dimensity 9400, the Dimensity 9400+ isn’t much better. With the exception of a little boost in CPU speed for the big core, it still makes use of the same set of CPU cores—one Cortex-X925, three Cortex-X4, and four Cortex-A720. The manufacturing node (TSMC’s 4nm) and instruction set (ARMv9.2-A) remain unchanged.
The Mali-G9125 Immortalis MP12, which is based on ARM’s fifth-generation GPU architecture, offers no improvements at all. The MediaTek Frame Rate Converter tool has been improved, though not significantly. In well-known games, the updated version can provide twice the effective frame rate while also increasing power efficiency by up to 40%.
MediaTek would undoubtedly not miss out on the widespread use of agentic AI, as the Dimensity 9400+ offers a 20% quicker agentic AI performance than its predecessor with Speculative Decoding (SpD+). With on-device processing, the chip fully supports the DeepSeek-R1-Distill (1.5B/7B/8B) model.
With the exception of the newer Dimensity 9400+ chip, which increases phone-to-phone Bluetooth connections from 1.5km to 10km, connectivity isn’t getting any major changes. Everything else is the same, so it has a 3GPP Release-17 5G modem, Bluetooth 6.0, and Wi-Fi 7 (peak speed 7.3Gbps).
Dimensity 9400
Info
Announced
April 2025
Process node
3nm (TSMC)
CPU
1 x Cortex-X925 — 3.73GHz 3 x Cortex-X4 — 3.3GHz 4 x Cortex-A720 — 2.4GHz
GPU
Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Ray tracing support
NPU
MediaTek NPU 890
Camera
MediaTek Imagiq 1090 ISP Up to 320MP single camera Up to 8K/60fp video recording Features: Gen-AI Telephoto, Full range HDR zoom, real-time AI segmentation in video
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The president is back in the White House after limiting Huawei’s access to American-made technology. This is most likely the reason why other top Chinese businesses have chosen to work together on a new operating system. I believe this is a positive step, even though it might only be a preventative measure and it might be some time before the efforts pay off.
Huawei is prepared to abandon Android entirely, six years after the US government first imposed limitations on the Chinese corporation. Huawei will now help OnePlus, Vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi develop an Android substitute that doesn’t use Google. The market for smartphones needs this shock.
Smartphones aren’t as thrilling anymore. Each firm used to have a distinct advantage, but these days they all make phones with essentially the same design.
Operating systems for smartphones have been copying one another for so long that they hardly distinguish one another. Apple’s iOS imitated Android features last year, and Samsung debuted a new One UI 7 version this year that draws inspiration from iOS.
That isn’t always a terrible thing. For example, I’m happy to see Android get its own version of Dynamic Island as I use both iOS and Android phones.
Additionally, I miss the days when smartphone makers were free to try new things and different devices didn’t all have the same user experience.
Microsoft makes sporadic attempts to add some spice, but it never succeeds. Although Google’s Fuchsia OS offered some promise, it appears that smart gadgets would never be able to use this operating system.
Xiaomi and OnePlus’s rumored operating system may make smartphones exciting again.
Being self-sufficient is always beneficial.
Every business is on its own as nationalism grows. Chinese businesses must become more independent than ever before because of the ongoing hostility between the US and China. Chinese businesses need to prepare their operating system in case they run afoul of the US government as a precaution.
This has nothing to do with supporting a certain nation or business. Every business, including Samsung, should create its own operating system, in my opinion.
As of right now, though, Android is the only option available to businesses looking to sell phones.
When it comes to purchasing a smartphone, the options are already limited. The majority of consumers will no longer want to purchase phones from Xiaomi and BBK-owned OnePlus, Vivo, and OPPO if they are unable to access Android.
This has already happened with Huawei. However, Huawei has made a resurgence in China as its HarmonyOS matures. The wise course of action is to begin developing a new operating system if Chinese Android manufacturers don’t want to be taken by surprise.
No more Samsung and Apple monopoly
Apple and Samsung stand to gain the most from any possible rift between the US government and Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Google stands to benefit greatly as well because, although producing some of the greatest phones available today, its market share is quite small.
Xiaomi reportedly began developing an in-house microprocessor after learning about potential sanctions. Therefore, even if there hasn’t been any sign that the US wishes to restrict its access to Android, it is still possible.
In the worst case scenario, Apple and Samsung will see exponential growth, potentially leading to a duopolistic market. For this reason, we are in greater need than ever of a third mobile ecosystem.
This will not be a simple undertaking. For example, even after years of development and investment, Huawei’s operating system is still not a full substitute for iOS and Android. There are still not many well-known apps in the company’s app store.
Xiaomi and BBK-owned companies risk alienating customers in international markets if they cease selling Android-powered phones. A redesigned Android skin with cutting-edge functionality and distinctive aesthetic improvements would be a smart place to start.
Want to lock apps without downloading extra software? Learn how to use built-in tools on Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and other Android phones to secure your apps with passwords or biometrics – no third-party apps required.
Why Lock Apps on Android?
Your smartphone contains plenty of personal information, including images, bank accounts, social network profiles, and private messages. Locking specific apps provides an additional layer of security, particularly when sharing your device or preventing unintentional snooping.
Most people jump straight to third-party app lockers. But these:
May ask for invasive permissions
Show ads or collect data
Drain battery and storage
That’s why using built-in features is often the smarter, safer move.
Samsung Devices (One UI) – Use Secure Folder
Samsung includes a powerful privacy tool called Secure Folder, protected by Samsung Knox.
How to use:
Open Settings
Tap Biometrics and security
Select Secure Folder and sign in with your Samsung account
Set up a lock type (PIN, password, fingerprint, etc.)
Add apps or files to your Secure Folder
Bonus Tip: You can also hide the Secure Folder icon from the app drawer to keep it totally invisible.
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO Devices (MIUI) – Use App Lock
MIUI has a built-in App Lock feature that is super easy to set up.
Steps:
Open Settings
Go to Apps > App Lock
Set a privacy password (or use your existing phone lock)
Choose which apps to lock
Optionally enable fingerprint unlock for convenience
This works for apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, and more.
OnePlus Devices (OxygenOS) – Use App Locker
OnePlus provides App Locker, a native feature that locks your apps and hides their notifications.
How to enable:
Open Settings
Scroll to Utilities > App Locker
Tap Add Apps and select the apps you want to lock
Enable Fingerprint Unlock for fast access
Toggle Hide Notification Content to prevent preview leaks
App Locker can even keep apps locked in the background, offering persistent protection.
Realme / Oppo Devices (ColorOS) – Use App Lock
These brands offer similar features under the Privacy menu.
Steps:
Go to Settings > Privacy > App Lock
Set a privacy password (separate from your phone unlock)
Select apps you want to lock
Enable Face or Fingerprint Unlock
You’ll be asked for verification each time the app is opened.
Huawei / Honor Devices (EMUI) – Use App Lock
Huawei’s App Lock is baked into the EMUI interface.
To set it up:
Open Settings
Tap Security & Privacy > App Lock
Set a password
Select apps to protect
This feature integrates well with fingerprint unlock, so you won’t have to type the password every time.
Your phone does not have App Lock?
If your phone’s Android version or manufacturer doesn’t include app locking, here are a few alternatives:
Screen Pinning: Locks your phone to one app.
Settings > Security > Screen Pinning
Useful for letting kids watch YouTube without leaving the app
Multiple Users / Guest Mode:
Settings > System > Multiple Users
Create a guest profile for others using your phone
✅ Be cautious about sharing your device or leaving it unlocked
Locking apps without third-party apps is easier, more effective, and safer than you might expect. Whether you utilize Samsung’s Secure Folder, Xiaomi’s App Lock, or OnePlus’ App Locker, you can protect your important data with a few touches.
So, before you download another app, check your phone’s settings as you may already have all you need to keep your digital life private and secure.
The OnePlus 13T, a smaller device, is OnePlus’s current focus. Similar to the Find X8S from sibling company Oppo, this will have a 6.3-inch screen. Because of its amazing battery capacity, especially considering its small size, the OnePlus 13T is once again the subject of rumors.
A recent Chinese rumor claims that the 13T would be able to accommodate an enormous 6,200 mAh battery (with capability for 80W cable charging). This is quite an engineering achievement, considering that the much larger OnePlus 13 only has a 6,000 mAh battery.
What will Oneplus 13T offer
Apart from that, there has been conflicting speculation in the past on how many cameras this phone would feature; it has been suggested that it will have two or three. Either an 8 MP ultrawide or a 50 MP primary and a 50 MP telephoto with a 2x optical zoom.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset is said to power the OnePlus 13T, which also boasts a screen with “1.5K” resolution and an optical fingerprint reader built right in. It is anticipated that the phone would have a glass back and a metal frame. Sadly, it is yet unknown whether the OnePlus 13T will have a worldwide release when it officially launches in April.
Silicon-carbon battery technology, which offers greater energy density, quicker charging times, and enhanced durability, is being quickly adopted by the smartphone industry. Silicon-carbon batteries, as opposed to conventional lithium-ion batteries, enable bigger capacities in smaller designs, guaranteeing longer battery life without adding bulk or weight to the phone.
This cutting-edge battery technology, which was introduced in a number of premium smartphones in late 2024 and early 2025, significantly improves charge cycles, heat management, and power efficiency. The top ten most recent smartphones using silicon-carbon batteries are examined in detail, along with the features that set them apart.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 boasts a 6000mAh dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with the highest dual-cell design energy density at 805Wh/L. This gives the phone more endurance while maintaining a small form factor. It supports 50W wireless flash charging, magnetic charging, and 100W SuperVOOC wired charging, which charges the phone from 0% to 100% in just 36 minutes.
In addition to the battery, the OnePlus 13 has a 6.82-inch BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED screen with DisplayMate A++ certification and a maximum brightness of 4500 nits. The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage power it. The phone still has a 50MP Sony LYT-808 primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 3X periscope telephoto lens. Additionally rated IP68 and IP69, it has a high level of water and dust resistance.
OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 has a 6.82-inch BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED screen with DisplayMate A++ certification
The third-generation silicon-carbon 6150mAh battery that powers the iQOO 13 can be charged with 120W wired fast charging in as little as 30 minutes. Its 44W UFCS and 100W PPS charging ensure a flexible and effective power management system, even though wireless charging is not an option. Additionally, a 360° surround antenna system is integrated within the phone to maximize network performance for mobile gaming.
The gadget has a 6.82-inch BOE Q10 2K+ AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a maximum brightness of 4500 nits. It has a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM. It features a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 2x telephoto lens on the front of the camera.
Vivo X200 & X200 Pro
The Vivo X200 Pro has a 6000mAh battery that supports both 30W wireless and 90W wired charging, while the Vivo X200 has a 5800mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired fast charging.
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 SoC powers both phones, which have up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage and up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM. A 200MP Samsung HP9 periscope telephoto camera with Zeiss APO certification that offers 3.7x optical zoom and OIS is also included with the X200 Pro. The series is extremely durable due to its IP69+IP68 dust and water resistant ratings.
Redmi K80 & K80 Pro
While the basic Redmi K80 has a 6550mAh battery with 90W fast charging but no wireless support, the Redmi K80 Pro has a 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. According to Xiaomi, the new silicon-carbon compound lowers heat generation during high-performance jobs and lengthens battery life.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC powers the K80 Pro, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers the K80. Both devices come with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. While the ordinary K80 replaces the telephoto lens with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, the Pro edition has a 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP 2.5x telephoto camera, and a 32MP ultra-wide camera. Both phones are rated for water and dust resistance with IP68 and IP69.
Xiaomi 15 & 15 Pro
In contrast to the Xiaomi 15 Pro, which has a 6100mAh capacity and supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, the Xiaomi 15 is powered by a 5400mAh silicon-carbon battery. An ultra-high energy density of 850Wh/L is another feature of the Pro model’s battery that guarantees a longer lifespan and greater efficiency.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage are features of both devices. The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a 5X periscope telephoto lens, while the Xiaomi 15 has a 50MP Light Fusion 900 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP 2.6X telephoto camera. Both variants have IP68 water resistance and ultrasonic fingerprint scanners.
With its 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery and 120W rapid charging, the Realme GT 7 Pro can reach 50% charge in just 14 minutes. With the maximum 10% silicon content in the industry, it can prolong battery life for up to four years. It only has a 5800mAh battery in India, though.
The smartphone has a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a maximum brightness of 6000 nits and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It has a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP primary camera.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
With a 6200mAh silicon-carbon battery that has an energy density of 814Wh/L and 6% silicon content, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a small form factor and a long lifespan. It has Surge G1 and Surge P2 battery management chips for increased power efficiency and enables 90W wired rapid charging.
The phone has 512GB of storage, up to 12GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. It has a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 50MP 2.5X telephoto lens, and a 6.67-inch 1.5K OLED screen. For increased durability, the device also has IP66, IP68, and IP69 classifications.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro
6.67″ CrystalRes AMOLED displayResolution: 2712 x 1220 (1.5K resolution)Refresh rate: Up to 120HzTouch sampling rate: Up to 480HzBrightness: 3000nits peak brightness
With its 5300mAh silicon-carbon battery, the Honor 300 can facilitate 100W fast charging, reaching 59% in 15 minutes and 100% in 35 minutes. In addition to having 5300mAh silicon-carbon batteries, the Honor 300 Pro and Ultra models also have 80W wireless charging, which guarantees quick and effective power supply. Longer battery life and better power retention are made possible by the high-density silicon-carbon combination.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (Standard) and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Pro and Ultra) power the Honor 300 series. For eye protection, the gadgets include 6.7-inch and 6.78-inch OLED screens with a maximum brightness of 4000 nits and 3840Hz PWM dimming. A 50MP front camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP primary sensor make up the camera configuration. The Pro and Ultra variants also come with a 50MP 3x or 3.8X periscope telephoto lens. Additionally, they are IP65 dust and splash resistant.
Oppo Find X8 & X8 Pro
A 5630mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the Oppo Find X8, while a larger 5910mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the Find X8 Pro. Both devices enable 80W SuperVOOC wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. The ultra-high silicon content of the Find X8 Pro’s battery ensures longer endurance and improved heat management during rapid charging.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC powers both devices, together with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Find X8 Pro has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision support and a peak brightness of 4500 nits, while the Find X8 has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display. The X8 Pro adds a 50MP 6x periscope zoom lens to the camera system, which consists of a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto lens. Both variants have water and dust resistance ratings of IP68 + IP69.
Honor Magic 7 & Magic 7 Pro
A 5650mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the Honor Magic 7, and a 5850mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the Magic 7 Pro. Both devices support 80W wireless charging and 100W cable fast charging. Longer runtimes are made possible by the improved energy density provided by silicon-carbon technology, which also preserves elegant designs. Advanced cooling technologies, including as graphite sheets and stainless steel VC cooling, complement the increased battery efficiency and guarantee peak performance even under demanding conditions.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC powers both phones, together with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Magic 7 Pro sets itself apart with a 50MP primary sensor, an ultra-wide lens, and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical and 100x digital zoom. Although it lacks the sophisticated telephoto capabilities, the Magic 7 has a comparable camera arrangement. With its 1-120Hz LTPO OLED screens, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and Magic UI 9.0, the Honor Magic 7 Series combines state-of-the-art technology with exceptional endurance, securing its place as a flagship challenger in 2025.
The CEO of the OPPO, Zhou Yibao, posted a number of actual images of the much awaited OPPO Find N5 on Weibo. The Find N5 is being shown off in such detail before its official release for the first time.
The pictures verify that the “blade” metaphor from earlier teasers accurately describes the OPPO Find N5. The device’s almost flawless straight-line look when unfolded highlights its incredibly lightweight and tiny design. This design decision boosts ergonomics for a more comfortable user experience in addition to aesthetics.
With a high screen-to-body ratio and a pure straight external screen, the Find N5 offers a pleasant grip when folded and an immersive viewing experience. Furthermore, OPPO offers additional durability straight out of the box by pre-applying special protective films to the inner and outer screens.
One noteworthy feature of the Find N5 is the three-stage mute button, which is conveniently located at the top of the main frame and lines up with the volume buttons. Additionally, the smartphone is packaged with a plastic and leather protective case that is specifically made to safeguard the hinge, a vital component of foldable phones.
Additionally, Zhou Yibao verified that the Find N5 has moved into the shipment approval phase, suggesting that the formal launch is quickly approaching. Now that this last phase has been finished, OPPO will soon formally introduce its newest foldable smartphone.
Find N5: proving OPPO’s crease durability
This real-world example shows OPPO’s dedication to offering long-lasting foldable screen quality for those concerned about crease deterioration over time. Excitement is growing for the OPPO Find N5’s formal debut as it enters its final review stage. As OPPO gets ready to reveal its next-generation foldable gadget, stay tuned for further developments!
