Oppo Reno 15c 5G has launched in India with sales set for February. The phone is priced at Rs. 34,999 for the 8GB RAM variant and Rs. 37,999 for the 12GB option. It features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, Android 16-based ColorOS 16, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The handset also offers a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and an IP66, IP68, and IP69-rated build.
Red Magic 11 Air is scheduled to launch in China soon. The imminent arrival of the upcoming thin and light smartphone was recently confirmed by the Red Magic General Manager Jiang Chao in a post on Weibo. While the company has yet to reveal other details about the handset, including its exact launch date, specifications, features, design, colourways, and pricing in China, it is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s octa Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which was released in 2024. Now, another has revealed the dimensions, display, battery capacity, and charging support of the Red Magic 11 Air.
Homegrown brand Lava is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India. The company recently shared a teaser for an upcoming handset on a microblogging site, revealing a key design element. It is teased to feature a dual display, with the secondary screen located at the back of the phone, alongside the camera island. While the company has yet to reveal any details, the upcoming Lava smartphone is seen with dual rear cameras.
Realme Neo 8 is all set to go official next week. Ahead of the formal debut, the handset has surfaced on benchmarking website Geekbench, hinting at its key specifications. The phone was spotted with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 16GB RAM and Android 16. It is expected to come with upgrades over the Realme Neo 7.
Realme 16 Pro 5G was launched in India on January 6, along with the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. The new smartphones are now on sale in the country via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The Realme 16 Pro 5G is offered in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and India-exclusive Orchid Purple colourways, while the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is available in Master Gold, Master Grey, and India-exclusive Camellia Pink colour options. Both handsets are equipped with 7,000mAh Titan batteries with support for 80W wired fast charging. The Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to receive a major charging upgrade, with leaks pointing to 60W fast wired charging. Tipster Ice Universe claims internal tests show the phone can charge from 0 to 75 percent in 30 minutes under controlled conditions. Earlier sightings on China’s 3C site also suggest 60W support and no charger in the box. The upgrade may debut as Super Fast Charging 3.0, alongside reported 25W Qi2 wireless charging, ahead of a possible February 2026 launch.
Oppo is developing two foldable smartphones for 2026 as part of its next-generation Find series, according to a report. One of the models is said to be the Oppo Find N7, which could be launched in the second half of this year. As per the report, the purported book-style foldable is expected to sport a wider form factor, offering a broader viewing area. Meanwhile, the company is also reportedly gearing up to launch the Oppo Find N6 in China next month.
Tecno Spark Go 3 will be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 16 at 12pm local time, the company announced on Friday. A dedicated microsite for the smartphone on Amazon is now live, revealing the phone's availability, features, design, and a colour option. It is claimed to ship with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Its predecessor, the Spark Go 2, was launched in India in June 2025 with a 5,000mAh battery and an Unisoc T7250 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series could go official next month. Recent reports suggest that the majority of the new lineup will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. Qualcomm is also said to be in talks with Samsung Electronics for manufacturing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 using Samsung's 2nm manufacturing process. The chip is currently produced by TSMC using a 3nm process.
The Realme Neo 8 launch date has been announced by the company. The upcoming handset is expected to be introduced in China as the successor to the Realme Neo 7, which debuted in December 2024. Alongside its launch date confirmation, the brand has also teased a key detail about the smartphone’s display. The Realme Neo 8 is confirmed to be equipped with a screen sourced from Samsung Display, corroborating previous leaks.
Apple’s iOS 26 has been downloaded and installed by only a small percentage of iPhone users, according to a report citing data from a web analytics service. The reason behind this is said to be the new Liquid Glass design, which was met with criticism for causing legibility issues due to the transparent UI elements. Moreover, iOS 26’s adoption rate is significantly lower than the previous OS versions at the same time after their release, the report highlighted. After receiving flak from users, Apple started rolling out options to adjust the opacity of the UI elements, allowing users to make widgets and dialogue boxes less transparent.
Redmi Note 15 5G goes on sale in India today. The new Note series smartphone will be available to purchase via the Xiaomi India website, retail partners, and Amazon. As part of the sale, Redmi is offering some bank-based discounts for customers. The Redmi Note 15 5G features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It carries a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has reportedly been spotted on the Google Play Console Supported Devices list. The listing reveals the model number SM-M076B and the codename A07x, suggesting it may be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A07 5G. The unusual “e” branding hints at a shift in Samsung’s budget naming strategy. The device may share specifications with the purported Galaxy A07 5G, including a Dimensity 6300 SoC, 8GB RAM, Android 16, and a 6,000mAh battery.
Vivo X200T is expected to launch soon, and details about the phone have been surfacing online for a couple of months. A new leak has suggested the full specifications of this model. It is tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC and a 6,200mAh battery. The phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It may ship with Android 16, and Vivo is expected to provide five major Android OS updates and seven years of security patches for the phone.
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was limited to the latest Pixel 10 models. The report mentions that this feature is in development for older Pixel models too, beginning with the Pixel 9 series.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V were recently announced as the company’s first smartphones of 2026 in China. Another OnePlus handset, however, may be on the cards, too. According to a tipster, the China-based brand is said to be developing a new smartphone powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It is expected to feature a flat OLED screen, large and rounded corners and a 9,000mAh-class battery.
OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V have been launched in China with Snapdragon chipsets. The new lineup features 9,000mAh battery units and has IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. OnePlus Turbo 6 is launched in Light Chaser Silver, Lone Black and Wild Green (translated from Chinese) colourways.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will be launched in China by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 19, the tech firm announced on Thursday via a social media post. However, the company has yet to reveal other details about the upcoming handset, like its specifications, features, design, and colourways. Separately, a tipster has shared the real-life image of the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, revealing its colourways and design. The phone is said to pack a 5,500mAh battery.
Itel Zeno 20 Max has been launched in India in three colour options. The new phone features a 5,000mAh battery and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. It has the Dynamic Bar feature and is equipped with the Unisoc T7100 chipset. It features a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ display and has an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Itel Zeno 20 Max has 15W charging support.
Poco has launched the Poco M8 Pro 5G in select global markets alongside the Poco M8 5G, though it is not yet available in India. Priced from $299 (roughly Rs. 26,900), the phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers a 50-megapixel main OIS camera, a 6,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, stereo speakers, and an IP66, IP69, and IP69K-rated build.
Samsung reportedly filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) showing a different design for a foldable phone. The alleged sketches of the patent suggest that Samsung is planning to work on a reversible front-and-back flip phone design. The sketches show the device in different angles in folded and unfolded positions.
Apple is working on multispectral imaging technology, which it could potentially use in future generations of iPhone cameras, according to supply chain reports. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be evaluating components related to multispectral imaging, although it remains at infancy. This is expected to allow for the recording of a wider spectrum of lighting wavelengths. Reports suggest that its inclusion would enhance Apple’s computational photography.
The Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It arrives as the succeessor to the Reno 14 series from 2024 and comprises three models — Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini. While the former two are build upon the features of the previous generation, the latter is a new model introduced in India for the first time. The Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G runs on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.
Samsung has reportedly explained that delays to Google Play system updates on Galaxy smartphones are intentional and linked to internal software validation. The clarification follows user reports of outdated Play system versions despite recent Android security patches. Samsung told a German publication it paused these updates during new device launches and major One UI releases to avoid compatibility issues. The company said updates should resume in January 2026 and does not consider the delay a security risk.
Poco M8 5G has been launched in India by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the successor to the Poco M7. The smartphone will go on sale in India soon via Flipkart and the company website in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colourways. The phone boasts a 5,520mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 1.6 days of battery backup on moderate use. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The new Poco handset also supports 45W wired fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging.
Infinix Note Edge is set to launch on January 19. It will be the first smartphone to arrive globally with the new MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. It will feature Android 16-based XOS 16 and 5G support. The upcoming smartphone is speculated to come with a 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 6,500mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series will be launched on February 25, a tipster claimed in a social media post. This is in line with a November 2025 report, which suggested that the South Korean smartphone maker will host the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event to unveil the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. However, in the past, reports have also contradicted this claim, hinting at a late January launch. However, the company is expected to confirm the Galaxy S26 series launch in the coming weeks.
The insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and server capacity continues to wreak havoc in the memory market. According to a market research and consulting firm, the ongoing DRAM shortage caused memory prices to surge by up to 50 percent in 2025. It is also anticipated to soar by another 50 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, significantly impacting not just the hardware manufacturers, but also the end user, as the cost of devices increases along with the Bill of Materials (BoM).
Poco M8 5G is set to launch in India later today. The handset, which will be available for purchase in India via Flipkart and the Xiaomi India online store, will be offered in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colourways. The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. It will also run on Xiaomi’s Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. The phone is teased to sport a 6.77-inch 3D Curved Display, with up to 3,200 nits of peak brightness and up to 120Hz of refresh rate.
The Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G is all set be launched in India today. Arriving as the successor to 2025’s Reno 14, the upcoming lineup is expected to comprise three models — Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and the all-new Reno 15 Pro mini. In the days leading up to its launch, the company has revealed that the Reno 15 series will place a strong emphasis on design and AI-enhanced photography.
Realme is reportedly returning to Oppo’s fold nearly seven years after it established itself as an independent company. As per the report, the Chinese smartphone maker is integrating with Oppo to pool resources and reduce overlapping costs in various operations. With this move, Realme will reportedly once again operate as a sub-brand of Oppo, alongside OnePlus.
Apple is said to begin mass production of the iPhone 17e shortly after CES 2026. The upcoming handset is said to compete against the lower-priced flagships. It is said to come with a 6.1-inch display with Dynamic Island. The refresh rate could remain the same as iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e is said to run on a downgraded version of the A19 chip.
Samsung delivered some grim news amid the ongoing festivities at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. On the second day of the event, a company executive reportedly said that the ongoing memory chip shortage is increasing, and it might force Samsung to reprice its devices in the coming days.
iQOO Z11 Turbo will be launched in China on January 15 at 7pm local time (4:30pm IST), the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The Vivo sub-brand has also teased that the handset will feature a new proprietary Q2 e-sports chip. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is built on a 3nm process. A company executive recently announced that the phone will feature a 200-megapixel “ultra-clear” rear camera. It is teased to feature a dual rear camera unit.
Nothing sub-brand CMF has been registered as a legally incorporated independent entity in India, an official announced on Wednesday. The transition from a Nothing subsidiary to a standalone entity was first made official in September, when the company confirmed the transfer of its end-to-end smartphone manufacturing operations to India. This announcement arrives a week prior to the launch of two new CMF products — CMF Headphones Pro and CMF Watch 3 Pro, in the country.
OnePlus is reportedly working on the successor to the OnePlus 13T. The upcoming OnePlus 15T is said to come with a 7,500mAh battery. It is tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. This model could have a metal frame and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 telephoto camera. The OnePlus 13T has a 6,260mAh battery.
Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the company showcased HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture and Active Visual Backplate technology, which features a bladeless fan to maintain temperature.
Apple will equip its rumoured iPhone 21 series with a 200-megapixel camera on the back, according to a research note seen by AppleInsider. While the lineup is expected to launch in 2028, following the rumoured unveiling of the 20th anniversary iPhone models next year, its specifications and features have started surfacing online. Apple will reportedly acquire the 200-megapixel CMOS camera sensor from Samsung, as Sony’s technology could not meet Apple’s requirements. This would be a significant upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro series, which features a triple 48-megapixel rear camera setup.
Oppo Reno 15 series is set to launch in India on January 8. Recently, dedicated microsites for the lineup, which will include the Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro Mini, and Reno 15 Pro, were made live on Amazon and Flipkart to confirm their availability in the country via the two e-commerce platforms. A day before their unveiling, the prices in India and the storage options of the upcoming Reno 15 series phones have surfaced online. Separately, the tech firm has updated the microsites to confirm the chipset and battery capacity of the phones.
OnePlus Turbo 6 series is set to arrive in China January 8. Currently available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store, the lineup is confirmed to include the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V models. Ahead of its unveiling, the tech firm has revealed that the two handsets will be equipped with a BOE display, which will offer up to 165Hz of refresh rate, with Bright Eye Protection, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus Turbo 6V will be powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset.
iQOO Z11 Turbo will be launched by the Vivo sub-brand in China in January. Recently, a company executive confirmed the price range, ingress protection (IP) ratings, and chipset, among other details about the phone. Now, the tech firm has revealed the battery capacity and charging speed that the iQOO Z11 Turbo will feature. Separately, a tipster has leaked the camera specifications of the upcoming handset, suggesting that it might feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Motorola finally unveiled the Motorola Signature phone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Wednesday, bringing a culmination to weeks of anticipation. The latest handset from the Lenovo-owned brand is the first product in the new Motorola Signature series, featuring a contoured design, an aircraft-grade aluminium frame, and twill linen-inspired textures. The Motorola Signature is equipped with four 50-megapixel cameras and packs a 5,200mAh battery.
The Motorola Razr Fold was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Wednesday. It debuts a new form factor in the Lenovo-owned brand’s smartphone portfolio, joining the Razr Flip as just the second foldable model. The company claims it is designed to adapt to the user’s world with flexible layouts and interfaces. The Motorola Razr Fold sports an 8.1-inch inner screen and a 6.6-inch cover display.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 could go official in the second half of this year. They have now reportedly surfaced on the IMEI database, and the listing explicitly mentions the model numbers and codenames of the unannounced devices. Samsung is rumoured to launch a third mysterious foldable smartphone along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 this year.
Motorola teased its first-ever book-style foldable smartphone on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Monday. The purported foldable, ubiquitously known as the Moto Razr Fold, appears to sport a camera module that aligns with what the Lenovo-owned brand has used across several of its recent phones, in terms of design. A separate set of leaks sheds more light on the alleged Moto Razr Fold, including its design and anticipated pricing.
Vivo has launched the Y50s 5G and Y50e 5G in China with a focus on battery life and everyday 5G performance. Both phones feature a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and include a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. They pack 6,000mAh batteries with 44W charging on the Y50s and 15W on the Y50e. Prices start at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 19,300).
Red Magic 11 Air will launch in China soon. Ahead of the launch, the handset was spotted on Geekbench with model number Nubia NX799J. The listing suggests that it will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16GB RAM. The phone could run on Android 16. It is likely to come with a 6.85-inch OLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone Fold later this year, in September. While its rumoured unveiling is still months away, its key specifications and features have been surfacing online for months. Now, images of a foldable display from Samsung, which is shown to have “no visible crease” in the middle, have surfaced online. Said to have been showcased by the South Korean company during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Apple is expected to use the same display for its purported iPhone Fold.
Vivo X200T will be launched in India in the last week of January, according to a report. Additionally, the expected price range of the rumoured smartphone has surfaced online. The purported Vivo X200T is said to be the rebranded version of the Vivo X200 FE, which was unveiled in the country in 2025. The upcoming phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. It is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset as well.
Realme 16 Pro series, which includes the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G, has been launched in India by the Chinese tech firm. The new handsets will be available for purchase in the country via the Realme India online store and Flipkart. The standard Realme 16 Pro 5G is offered in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and Orchid Purple colourways in the country. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
