iPhone Ultra reportedly becoming more repairable sounds like a big shift

Reports suggest Apple may make the rumoured iPhone Ultra foldable is Apple’s one of the most repairable devices yet. That is interesting because foldables usually feel difficult and expensive to fix. Would better repairability make foldables feel safer to buy for you?

The iPhone Ultra Sounds Promising

The rumours point to a thinner design, better cooling, and premium materials. It seems Apple may be taking a unique approach to future foldable devices.

Is smartphone weight important when purchasing one?

For users who carry their smartphone throughout the day, whether during work, travel or long online meetings. Then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the ideal option for the user. It weighs just 214 grams, which is even lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It provides both a large screen and in-hand comfort. Does phone weight matter while choosing a smartphone?

iPhone Air 2 Tipped to Feature Bigger Battery, Dual Rear Cameras

iPhone Air 2 is expected to feature a 3500 mAh battery which is an 11% battery capacity boost. Also, it will come up with a second camera added. Leaks claims it has a powerful 48MP Ultra wide camera.

Apple Foldable iPhone to Hit Shelves Later Than Anticipated Due to Manufacturing Challenges

Despite manufacturing challenges, finally Apple is expected to launch its foldable iPhone this year in September. It is rumoured to arrive with the name iPhone Ultra. Would you like to get one when it gets released?

Which camera is better overall: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max?

I am searching for a great camera phone that has reliability too, and I have settled upon two options: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Which one do you think will have a better camera? Does the S26 Ultra have AI integration in the camera too?

Vivo X300 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

I am ready to spend a premium if I there is good deal on a great camera phone. Confused between the Vivo X300 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Which is a best value for money?

Vivo X300 Ultra pricing could decide everything in India

The Vivo X300 Ultra looks impressive on specs and camera hardware, but pricing will matter a lot in India. Once phones cross a certain point, people start comparing them directly with Samsung and iPhone options. What price would actually make the X300 Ultra feel worth buying?

Thinking of moving from iPhone to Galaxy S26 Ultra this year

It has been 5 years since I started using an iPhone, but I am really impressed with the AI features and the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display and zoom also seem much better for media and travel photos. I am thinking of buying it. Is switching from iPhone to Samsung actually worth it?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which one is more ergonomic?

This year the tech world has moved away from a metal phase. With the release of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max, both of the flagship phones are remarkably comfortable to hold. But comparing both the phones, I wonder if the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is Samsung's ecosystem Integration finally catching up?

Samsung's Ecosystem Integration is finally catching up. People are saying that it is giving them an Apple-like experience. Thus boosting their productivity. Especially integration with OneDrive and Windows, creating a purposeful addition, allowing a smoother workflow. Can we say Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is winning over iPhone Max?

S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

What’s your take on anti-reflective phone screens? What do you think, which one has a better screen: S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Which one is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

I was comparing performance, camera quality, battery life, display, software experience, and long-term value with the new S26 Ultra. But confused about which flagship phone would be better? iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Can anyone explain the real-world differsmartences when using it daily, and does the new model justify its price tag?

Galaxy S26’s launch just cemented iPhone 17’s position as the best phone under 1 lakh

So, Samsung just launched the Galaxy S26 series, and while the Ultra's Privacy Display is impressive, the vanilla Galaxy S26 model has disappointed once again. There are barely any upgrades in terms of camera and battery life, and even where there are, markets like India get the inferior Exynos chip instead of Qualcomm's. And the pricing, oh man. Imagine spending nearly 1.3 lakh for a GALAXY S26! Better to go and buy the iPhone 17 right now, before Apple realises Samsung's troubles and hikes its prices.

Best 5G Smartphone in India 2021

1. APPLE IPHONE 12 2. ONEPLUS 8 PRO 3. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE20 ULTRA 4. XIAOMI MI 10 5. ONEPLUS NORD

Mobile Professional Reviews--Oppo R5 review

Oppo's R5 is a seriously gorgeous phone. Clad in metal, it's super-thin -- just 4.85mm (0.19 inches) deep, and it weighs a scant 155 grams (5.5 ounces). It's certainly impressive, but this comes at the loss of the 3.5mm audio jack, so you'll have to use Bluetooth headphones if you want to listen to music.

For Android fans envious of the iPhone 6 's slim frame, well, look no further. The R5's ultra-slim body beats the iPhone handily, and will draw envious stares from other Android owners as well.

But slimness isn't all that great without the performance to back it up, and this is where the phone falters. It's oftentimes sluggish, and the camera takes forever to start up. The phone's thin frame also doesn't help with the heat and it can get uncomfortably hot at times.

Oppo hasn't yet revealed exact dates for the phone's availability, but the Chinese company intends to sell it globally, either through its online store or working in partnership with local distributors. What I do know is that there will be three versions due to the different LTE bands -- one for the US, one for China and one for the rest of the world.

Price wise, the R5 will be sold at $449, which converts to roughly £310. It will also come unlocked, so you'll be able to use the phone on 3G mostly everywhere.

The R5 is encased in metal -- with a hand-polished steel frame and, on the back, brushed aluminum. This gives the phone a premium feel that you'd expect from a more expensive device.

The two-tone color scheme (either white and silver or white and gold) at the back does draw comparisons to Apple's iPhone designs, but the shape of the phone is much more angular. Despite being thinner, it doesn't feel as slippery as the iPhone.

One downside to the thin frame of the phone is that the rear 13-megapixel sticks out, much like Apple's iPhone. However, unlike the small bump of the iPhone 6, the R5's rear camera pops out a fair way, enough that it makes the phone uneven when placed on a flat surface.

The R5 sports a 5.2-inch AMOLED display, with a full HD resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels. The screen is bright and sharp, while colors were vibrant. I do have issues with the auto-brightness settings of the phone -- it can sometimes be too dim.

Like most Chinese-made smartphones, the R5 sports physical home, menu and back keys. I'm not a fan of physical keys since I feel software keys are better to interact with -- you can (depending on the OS) switch the back button to either the left or right position.

The volume and power keys are on the right side, with the micro-USB port at the bottom. As mentioned earlier, there's no 3.5mm audio jack.

Oppo's R5 is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, and in theory, should have enough juice to power the phone. But my experience with the device was less than satisfactory: at times the phone would pause between switching apps, for example. I reckon a software update could fix this, and I will update the review if it does.

The phone packs 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage and a 2,000mAh battery. There's no microSD card slot to expand that storage, which limits the number of apps you can install and the number of tunes and movies you can keep onboard.

The phone is powered by Android 4.4 KitKat -- not the latest 5.0 Lollipop -- with Oppo's custom ColorOS UI on top. The software is very much improved from the company's first version, How to move apps from an old iPhone to a new iPhone though it looks similar. For one, it's much flatter.