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5 things I want to see with Chinese phones in 2026

I get to use all major Chinese phones that are launched over the course of a year, and here's what I want to see in 2026.

Android Central

This iPhone 17 rival proves non-Pro phones don't have to compromise on cameras and battery life

The Vivo X300 proves that compact and lightweight phones can deliver a true flagship package.

TechRadar

Does the new wave of telephoto adapters prove that we've hit the limits of smartphone camera hardware?

Post-periscope? Why modular zoom might become the real future of phone photography

Digital Camera World

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I’ve tried the best phone cameras in 2025 – here's what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra needs to bring to the table in 2026

There's never been a better time to buy a smartphone camera, and there's never been a better time for Samsung to rethink the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

TechRadar

The 3 camera phone trends that defined 2025 – and what might happen next in 2026

From bolt-on teleconverters to 200MP sensors to the AI takeover, 2025 has been a good year for smartphone photography – and 2026 could go even further

Digital Camera World

How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

I used all phones released by Chinese brands over the course of 2025, so let's take a look at how each brand did this year.

Android Central

I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a major advantage

The iQOO 15 has huge upgrades this year, but it also comes with a huge price tag.

Android Central

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Here's why the POCO F8 Ultra isn't coming to India

The F8 Ultra is POCO's best phone yet, but there's a problem: the brand isn't bringing the device to India, its biggest overseas market. I dug around, and this is why the F8 Ultra isn't launching in India.

Android Central

Vivo's V60 is a terrific mid-range phone, but one thing bothers me: Why doesn't my X300 Pro look as good?

There's no doubt: Vivo's V60 is one of the best-looking phones of the year, and I want other brands to do similarly-bold designs.

Android Central

India’s ‘dystopian’ order to phone makers to pre-load state-owned app sparks concerns about surveillance

Backlash as critics label the app a ‘dystopian tool to monitor every Indian’

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Flagship performance for affordable phones

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims to bring premium performance to cheaper flagships from brands like OnePlus and Vivo.

Android Central

I tested the OnePlus 15 cameras, and even if it doesn't have Hasselblad tuning, it is better than most camera phones available in North America

The OnePlus 15 does a good job with photos, and while it holds its own against other phones sold in North America, it doesn't measure up to its Chinese rivals.

Android Central

OPPO soars into the lead with the Find X9 Pro — this flagship is a true battery and camera powerhouse

The Find X9 Pro isn't just the best OPPO phone — it is one of the best Android phones you can buy today. The massive 7,500mAh battery means it lasts two days between charges, and the cameras are among the best of any phone.

Android Central

I love my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I wish it had this Vivo X Fold 5 feature

Vivo Workbench on the Vivo X Fold 5 helps me get the best out of my foldable phone, and I wish the Galaxy Z Fold 7 had the same feature.

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I tested the OPPO Find X9 Pro's camera — I can't believe how good it is

OPPO is onto a good thing this year with the Find X9 Pro. The phone has a new design, but it's the cameras that are noteworthy. I tested the cameras extensively in China, and I believe they're the ideal alternative to the Vivo X300 Pro.

Android Central

OnePlus 15 isn't getting a 2K display, but don't call it a downgrade just yet

The OnePlus 15 misses out on a 2K panel, but on the plus side, the 1.5K BOE AMOLED display gets 165Hz refresh.

Android Central

Vivo does it again — the X300 Pro is the best camera phone available today

With the X300 Pro, Vivo is delivering nothing short of the best camera flagship you can buy today.

Android Central

With 2026 flagships, two-day battery life is finally a reality

Need a phone with better battery life? Chinese phone brands are now bringing devices with 7,000mAh batteries, and they're all set to launch globally.

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I took Vivo’s iPhone 17 Pro rival to Shanghai to find out just how far ahead Chinese camera phones really are

I tested the Vivo X300 Pro in Shanghai to see how it stacks up against the iPhone 17 Pro.

Digital Camera World

Good luck taking a bad photo on this Zeiss co-engineered smartphone

Vivo just launched the X300 Pro, and its camera is ridiculous

Android Central

I used Vivo's X300 and X300 Pro — they're the ultimate 200MP camera upgrade

Vivo just unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro, with both phones delivering key upgrades and massive batteries. That's not all either — they have brand-new software based on Android 16. I went hands-on with both devices, and this is what I think.

Android Central

I used the Vivo X200 FE for two months — this is the small Android phone I've always wanted

With the X200 FE, Vivo has proven that you can get a small phone with a massive battery. Having used it for the better part of two months, the rest of the phone is pretty good too.

Tom’s Guide

iOS 26's most controversial change has already been copied by an Android phone maker

Liquid Glass is the standout feature of iOS 26, and it's already been copied by an Android rival.

Digital Camera World

The upcoming Vivo X300 Pro could have the best dynamic range of any current camera phone

Thanks to its innovative new Sony image sensor

Android Central

Xiaomi's 15T Pro is a fabulous phone — there's just one problem

Xiaomi just introduced the 15T Pro. It has a new design, much better internals, and fantastic cameras. The only issue is that the software isn't quite as good as other phones in this category.

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