Google’s Tensor G5 is ‘good enough’ — but 2026 flagships are leaving the Pixel 10 behind
… At flagship prices, matching the competition — not barely keeping up — is the expectation. …
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The slimmest Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor is going global with a huge battery in tow
… HONOR says the Vulkan-based graphics system allows smooth 120fps gaming on the big inner display, helping the Magic V6 to compete with other foldables and traditional flagship phones. The camera system follows the flagship formula as well. …
Survey reveals how Pixel fans truly feel about the Tensor G5's lackluster gaming power
… By • May 1, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Google’s Tensor chips have long prioritized AI and smart features over raw horsepower, but as 2026’s flagship competition reaches its peak with Ultra flagships, that strategy is being put to the test. …
The Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 sounds promising — until you compare it to rival flagship chips
… As the graph above shows, the Tensor G6 would need to make substantial changes to its GPU configuration to catch up with the competition. …
I'm sick of seeing $1,300 phones like the S26 Ultra get less ambitious every year
… With so many “flagship killers” out there that offer serious competition, it’s getting more difficult to justify smartphones that cost $1,300 or more while not delivering the same features as cheaper devices. …
Your Instagram posts on Android are finally getting the glow up they deserve
… Flagship Android phones might have mind-bogglingly good cameras , but the fact remains that social apps haven’t always shown them at their best. …
OpenAI could launch GPT 5.6 this month as a 'meaningful improvement' over GPT 5.5
… Anthropic only recently announced Claude Fable 5 , and though OpenAI’s flagship GPT-5.5 model was released in April, the company seems poised to launch its next flagship AI model already. …
5 things Samsung needs to do to get me excited about its flagships again
… What change would you like to see in Samsung's flagship phones? 633 votes 1. Bigger batteries Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung’s flagships are seriously lagging behind the competition when it comes to battery size. …
I want to love the Xperia 1 VIII — but Sony keeps ignoring its biggest issues
… The cameras, despite Sony’s Alpha branding, have often felt undercooked compared to rival flagships. Sony wants Xperia to be the ultimate creator flagship, but it still feels like one built primarily for Sony diehards. …
This Ultra flagship promises industry-leading gimbal-level telephoto stabilization
… With the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches out of the way, it’s time to turn our attention to other Android Ultra flagships. …