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OnePlus Will Launch First Foldable Phone in Second Half of 2023
The company hasn’t yet released details, but it’ll be one more device in the foldable-phone market.

OnePlus has confirmed that its first foldable phone will launch in the second half of 2023. While the company hasn’t announced details, pricing or an exact release date, more information will be announced in the coming months.
«We want to launch a device that aims to be at the pinnacle experience of today’s foldable market,» said OnePlus President Kinder Liu in a statement ahead of the company’s event during the Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.


OnePlus teased its foldable phone in February.
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The OnePlus foldable was first teased in February following the launch of the company’s latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 11. OnePlus’ parent company Oppo has been a step ahead with folding phones, having just recently taken the wraps off its clamshell-style Find N2 Flip phone. It’s unclear if OnePlus will go with a similar clamshell design or a «book fold» form akin to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4.
During MWC, OnePlus also showed off its upcoming tablet — the OnePlus Pad — along with its Concept phone that uses liquid cooling and a liquid cooling dock that can be used with any phone.
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Apple iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 15: Which Cheaper iPhone is Best For You?
The iPhone 16E and the iPhone 15 are both capable devices that cost less than a $799 iPhone 16, but each comes with different compromises.

Apple’s $599 iPhone 16E is the company’s latest entry-level handset, positioning itself as the most affordable way to get Apple Intelligence and other features seen in the $799 iPhone 16. But considering that it replaced the $429 iPhone SE, you could hardly call the iPhone 16E cheap with its higher starting price. If you’re hoping to save some money, there might be another option: Apple’s older, but still quite capable, iPhone 15. Sure, it was released in 2023, but depending on your priorities, it could be a compelling alternative. The iPhone 15 currently retails for $699, but it can be easily found on the secondary market for a lower price.
Of course, as the iPhone 16E is the newer model, it’ll have newer features such as the latest A18 chip and compatibility with Apple Intelligence, which introduces generative emoji, smarter notifications and (eventually) an improved Siri. But in some areas, like the cameras and charging capabilities, the older iPhone 15 edges it out. And those fundamentals might be more important to you than Apple’s developing AI features.
To help you decide, we’ve outlined a few key differences between the two.
Processor
The iPhone 16E ships with Apple’s latest A18 chip, which is also in the $799 iPhone 16. This gives it a touch more power and speed than the iPhone 15, which only has the much older A16 Bionic first seen in the iPhone 14 Pro. That newer A18 processor allows the iPhone 16E to run more graphically intensive games, such as the Resident Evil 4 Remake as well as Apple Intelligence tools and features. The A16 Bionic is still a fast chip that runs nearly every other app in Apple’s App Store, but the A18 chip will likely receive software and new feature updates for longer.
Apple Intelligence
One of the more impressive features of the iPhone 16E is that it supports Apple Intelligence, which was previously only available on iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16. In addition to providing the smarter Siri planned for a future update, Apple Intelligence offers writing tools and a Clean Up tool that removes unwanted elements from photos. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, doesn’t support Apple Intelligence despite its higher price tag.
While you cannot access Apple’s new AI features on the iPhone 15, you can use other services like ChatGPT and Gemini by downloading apps that include those AI platforms. They’ll just run entirely in the cloud instead of on-device.
Cameras: One vs. two
The iPhone 16E and the iPhone 15 both have 48-megapixel cameras on the rear and a 12-megapixel camera on the front. The big difference, however, is that the iPhone 15 has a secondary 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. Instead of relying on a second camera for its wide shots, the iPhone 16E uses sensor cropping for better zoomed-in shots.
Battery and charging
Apple claims that the iPhone 16E can play video for up to 26 hours (21 hours streamed), while the iPhone 15 supposedly has up to 20 hours of video playback (16 hours streamed). The iPhone 16E apparently has a longer battery life due to a new power-efficient 5G modem called the C1.
However, a huge downside of the iPhone 16E is that it doesn’t support MagSafe wireless charging. It is only compatible with Qi wireless charging capped at 7.5W. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, supports 15W MagSafe charging, which means it can wirelessly charge at twice the speed. The iPhone 15 also natively supports all kinds of magnetic phone accessories like wallets and stands, while a third-party case will be needed to use these with the iPhone 16E.
Both phones support USB-C fast charging up to 20W.
A note on pricing and buying refurbished
While the iPhone 15 retails for $100 more than the iPhone 16E, you can buy it refurbished at comparable or even lower prices depending on the store. For example, at the time of this writing, you can purchase a «renewed» 128GB iPhone 15 from Amazon for roughly $500 to $530, which is nearly $100 less than the iPhone 16E’s starting price. But as is the case with buying anything in the secondary market, be aware that the phone might not be in tip-top shape when you get it. Additionally, warranties vary from store to store, so be sure to read the store policies.
Apple iPhone 16E vs. Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 16E | iPhone 15 | |
---|---|---|
Display size, resolution | 6.1-inch OLED display; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED; 2,556×1,179 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate |
Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
Dimensions (inches) | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. |
Dimensions (millimeters) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
Weight (ounces, grams) | 167g (5.88 oz.) | 171 g (6.02 oz.) |
Mobile software | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
Camera | 48-megapixel (wide) | 48-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) |
Front-facing camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
Video capture | 4K | 4K |
Processor | Apple A18 | A16 Bionic |
RAM/Storage | RAM unknown + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Expandable storage | None | None |
Battery/Charger | Up to 26 hours video playback, 21 hours streamed video playback, 90 hours of audio playback. 20W wired charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging | Undisclosed; Apple claims up to 20 hours of video playback (16 hours streamed). 20W wired charging, 15W MagSafe wireless charging |
Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
Headphone jack | None | None |
Special features | Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, satellite connectivity, IP68 resistance | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, MagSafe, Dynamic Island |
Price off-contract (USD) | $599 (128GB), $699 (256GB), $899 (512GB) | $699 (128GB), $799 (256GB), $999 (512GB) |
Price (GBP) | £599 (128GB), £699 (256GB), £899 (512GB) | £699 (128GB), £799 (256GB), £999 (512GB) |
Price (AUD) | AU$999 (128GB), AU$1,199 (256GB), AU$1,549 (512GB) | AU$1,249 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB), AU$1,799 (512GB) |
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Battery, Bump and Budget: Comparing Google Pixel 9A to Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL
Google’s newest budget phone packs surprises that stack up well against the rest of the nines.
With the Pixel 9A about to land on April 10, you may be looking at whether Google’s budget phone is the right choice for you — and if it’s wise to pick up a new phone before expected tariffs push up prices. Even as the low-cost offering in the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 9A exceeds some specs found in its pricier siblings. Let’s look at how it compares to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
With budget phones, the question is always, «What’s missing?» For example, Apple ditched MagSafe and stuck with a single camera for the iPhone 16E — which still comes in at $599. With the new Pixel 9A, what is Google giving up to hit a friendlier $499 price?
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Hey, better battery
People consistently rate battery power as the most important consideration for a new phone, and here Google delivered. The Pixel 9A has a higher-powered battery than any of the other Pixel 9 phones. With a capacity of 5,100mAh, that’s more than the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 5,060-mAh battery and a nice jump over the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro that each have a 4,700-mAh one.
The Pixel 9A is pokey about replenishing the battery, with a fast-charge rate at 23 watts instead of 45 watts on the other phones (and, of course, a charger is not included). Wireless Qi charging maxes out at 7.5 watts compared with 15 watts on the others.
A larger battery capacity in the Pixel 9A should support more intense computational work, along with the same Google Tensor G4 chipset as the other models. It will run the same Gemini AI features, although with less headroom: Its 8GB of RAM is generally considered the minimum amount of memory to run the algorithms and on-device processing used by AI. The Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM, while the 9 Pro configurations have 16GB of RAM. For storage, the Pixel 9A comes in just 128GB or 256GB capacities.
Shaving costs with competent cameras
Not surprisingly, the cameras are a step down from the other Pixel 9 phones, reinforcing that mobile photography is an area people are willing to pay more for. The main wide camera captures 48-megapixel photos, compared with the 50-megapixel wide cameras on the others — which isn’t a significant difference. It is a drop from the 64-megapixel main camera on last year’s Pixel 8A but does support macro focus to ensure close-up photos are in focus.
The ultrawide camera, however, records just 13-megapixel images, compared with the 48-megapixel ultrawide cameras on each of the other models. Still, ultrawide cameras at 12- or 13-megapixel resolutions are still more common on phones from other companies, and they create good wide-angle images. Selfies via the front-facing camera are also 13-megapixel resolution, which is a step up from the 10-megapixel camera on the Pixel 9 but dwarfed by the 42-megapixel cameras on the 9 Pros.
A return to flatness
We all play along when phone companies reveal the thickness of their phones, which is measured by the depth of the bodies and usually doesn’t include the now-ubiquitous camera bumps. As long as most of a phone is svelte, it’s easy to overlook the extra few millimeters dedicated to the camera assembly — and the wobble when placed on a flat surface for some phones.
Why? Because the cameras are some of the most important features of a modern phone. We’ll accept a little cantilevering in exchange for 10x optical zoom.
Someone forgot to remind the Pixel 9A designers, though, because its dual camera lenses are nearly flush with the rest of the phone’s back. There’s still a tiny elevation, which CNET’s Patrick Holland described as «enough to catch your nail on it,» but compared with the pronounced camera ledge on the other Pixel 9 models, the Pixel 9A rests nearly flat.
The opposite side of the body has the same 6.3-inch OLED screen as the Pixel 9, measuring 2,424×1,080 pixels for a 422 pixels-per-inch density and a 60Hz to 120Hz variable refresh rate. It even maxes out at 2,700 nits like the Pixel 9.
The phone’s dimensions, however, are slightly larger than the Pixel 9, being 1.9mm taller, 1.3mm wider and 0.4mm deeper. Even so, the Pixel 9A is the lightest of the phones at 186g (6.6 ounces).
To compare the specs between all Pixel 9-series phones, dig into the details below:
Pixel 9A specs vs. Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate |
Pixel density | 422 ppi | 422 ppi | 495 ppi | 486 ppi |
Dimensions (inches) | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in | 6×2.8×0.3 inches | 6×2.8×0.3 inches | 6.4x3x0.3 inches |
Dimensions (millimeters) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 152.8x72x8.5 mm | 152.8x72x8.5 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm |
Weight (grams, ounces) | 186g (6.6 oz) | 198g (7 oz.) | 199g (7 oz.) | 221g (7.8 oz) |
Mobile software | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Camera | 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) |
Front-facing camera | 13-megapixel | 10.5-megapixel | 42-megapixel | 42-megapixel |
Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
RAM/storage | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB | 16GB + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 16GB + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Expandable storage | None | None | None | None |
Battery | 5,100 mAh | 4,700 mAh | 4,700 mAh | 5,060 mAh |
Fingerprint sensor | Under display | Under display | Under display | Under display |
Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Headphone jack | None | None | None | None |
Special features | 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor; Photo Unblur; Super Res Zoom; Circle To Search | Satellite SOS; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 45W fast charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging with Google Pixel Stand (second gen); 12W wireless Qi-charging; Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (eSIM + nano SIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor | Satellite SOS; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; IP68 dust and water resistance; Video Boost with 8K Upscaling; Macro Focus on ultrawide; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; 3,000-nit peak brightness; 45W fast charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging with Google Pixel Stand (second gen); 12W wireless Qi-charging; Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (eSIM + nano SIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor | Satellite SOS; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; IP68 dust and water resistance; Video Boost with 8K Upscaling; Macro Focus on ultrawide; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; 3,000-nit peak brightness; 45W fast charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging with Google Pixel Stand (second gen); 12W wireless Qi-charging; Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (eSIM + nano SIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor |
US price starts at | $499 (128GB) | $799 (128GB) | $999 (128GB) | $1,099 (128GB) |
UK price starts at | Converts to £385 (128GB) | Converts to £640 (128GB) | Converts to £780 (128GB) | Converts to £860 (128GB) |
Australia price starts at | Converts to AU$780 (128GB) | Converts to AU$1,210 (128GB) | Converts to AU$1,510 (128GB) | Converts to AU$1,670 (128GB) |
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