Phone Scoop - New U.S. Phone Releases

Samsung Galaxy S26 with Metro

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the S25 brings a larger battery, more storage, better processor, and a slightly larger display. Other features are similar, including wide and telephoto cameras, water resistance, 120 Hz display refresh, and two-way wireless charging.

TCL K70 with Tracfone, Verizon

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This entry-level 5G Android phone has a large display, large battery, fast charging, 50 megapixel camera, and NFC. It also has a 3.5mm headset jack and a memory card slot for expandable storage.

Motorola edge (2026) with Verizon

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the edge (2025) shifts to a smaller, lighter design while keeping most features and specs of this mid-range phone. This includes a sharp display, 50 megapixel main camera, wide camera, waterproof and rugged body, super-fast charging, and wireless charging.

Motorola razr (2026) with Spectrum Mobile, T-Mobile, Verizon, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to last year's razr gets upgraded cameras, a larger battery, and a faster performance. The design and other features of this relatively affordable foldable are largely the same, including an outer touch display, wide-angle camera, waterproofing, and wireless charging.

Motorola razr fold with T-Mobile

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Motorola's first book-style foldable is also Motorola's highest-end flagship phone to date. Specs include a huge 6,000 mAh battery, 6.6" outer display, 8.1" inner display, triple 50-megapixel rear cameras, waterproofing, and ultra-fast wired and wireless charging.

Consumer Cellular Iris Connect 2 / SpeakEasy Smart with Consumer Cellular

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This replacement for the Verve Connect is a significant upgrade, offering 5G, a larger display and battery, more memory, a better camera, and NFC for tap payments. Other features of this entry-level smartphone include a fingerprint reader, expandable storage via memory card, and a headset jack.

Motorola razr+ (2026) with AT&T

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to last year's razr+ has a larger battery and swaps the telephoto camera for a new wide-angle camera. The outer design and features remain similar, including a large outer touch display, 6.9-inch main display, waterproofing, flagship-class processor, ample RAM, fast charging, and two-way wireless charging.

Apple iPhone 12 with Tracfone

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The standard iPhone for late 2020 sports a new design that fits a 6.1-inch display into a smaller, lighter body. It also adds 5G and upgrades the processor, display quality, display glass toughness, and camera lens. A new MagSafe connector magnetically aligns fast wireless chargers and supports new snap-on accessories. Other features are similar, including 3D face-scanning security and a waterproof glass-and-aluminum body.

TCL Flip Go / Classic / Flip 2 / Flip Plus with Boost

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This cousin of the Flip Pro runs different software but has similar features and specs. Key features include a 2 megapixel camera, shortcut buttons, expandable storage, headset jack, Wi-Fi, and a color outer display.