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Best Smartphones for Winter 2025/2026 Revealed
Notebookcheck ranks Xiaomi 17 Pro, Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Google Pixel 10 Pro as top phones tested in late 2025. The Xiaomi 17 Pro features a unique secondary rear display ideal for selfies using the main camera
. Google Pixel 10 Pro offers strong camera, build, and 7-year updates despite some storage and GNSS issues
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Apple iPhone 17 Brings 120Hz to Base Model
The iPhone 17 introduces 120Hz refresh rate, more storage, higher-res cameras, better performance, and battery life to non-Pro lineup. Criticisms include slow Wi-Fi and USB-C without DisplayPort Alt Mode
. It marks a significant upgrade over prior base models
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OnePlus Nord CE 5 Shines in Mid-Range
OnePlus Nord CE 5 delivers premium features like bright 120Hz AMOLED, fast Wi-Fi, strong performance, and good cameras under 300 euros. It includes a high-quality casing and multi-year updates
. Cameras perform surprisingly well for the price
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Tech Giants Bet Big on Smart Glasses in 2025
Apple, Google, and Meta push smart glasses as the next major wearable after lackluster headset sales like Vision Pro. Google supports glasses via Android XR with partners like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, adding developer-friendly features
. Innovations include waveguide displays and accessories like Meta's neural band for navigation
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Camera Phones
iPhone 17 Pro Max features uniform 48MP triple lenses with 4x zoom, ProRAW, 4K ProRes at 120fps, and enhanced low-light via Photonic Engine. It improves on iPhone 16 Pro Max with sharper crops, dynamic range, and LiDAR
. Ideal for pro photography and video
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leads with 200MP Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts 200MP main, 50MP 5x periscope, 10MP telephoto, 50MP ultrawide, plus 8K video and AI edits. It excels in detail, colors, and zoom up to 13x lossless
. Reinforces Samsung's premium photography dominance
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Excels in Computational Photography
Pixel 10 Pro includes 50MP main, 48MP 5x telephoto, 48MP ultrawide, and 42MP 4K front camera with AI algorithms. It delivers natural colors, top low-light, and advanced editing tools
. A dependable choice for content creators
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Xiaomi 17 Pro Innovates with Rear Secondary Display
Xiaomi 17 Pro's back display enhances selfies via rear cameras but lacks broad app support as of December 2025. It competes strongly with US flagships in late 2025 tests
. Some models may bypass official Europe sales
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Smart Glasses Challenge Headsets for All-Day Wear
Unlike bulkier headsets like Galaxy XR, smart glasses prioritize lightness with waveguide tech from Meta Ray-Ban and Even Realities. Navigation hurdles persist, addressed by AI, tracking, or accessories like rings and bands
. BCIs eyed for future but not imminent
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EE Kicks Off Wi-Fi 7 Rollout for Mobile Devices
UK carrier EE begins transitioning to Wi-Fi 7, enhancing connectivity for compatible gadgets. This supports faster speeds and better performance in mobile ecosystems
. Announced December 12, 2025
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NASA Explores 5G for Air Taxi Communications
NASA research indicates 5G's potential for precise location in urban air taxi ops via Mobile World Live updates. Early findings highlight architecture suitability for city skies
. Ties into advanced mobile tech integration
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Airtel Expands Green Energy for Data Centers
Bharti Airtel's Nxtra secures 125.7MW solar/wind power deal with Ampin to cut carbon in mobile-supporting infrastructure. Announced December 15, 2025
. Boosts sustainable gadget ecosystem ops
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