Amazon Prime Day sale 2025 will run from July 12 to 14 in India, while offering up to 40 percent discount on smartphones and accessories, along with up to 24 months no-cost EMI options and exchange offers worth up to Rs. 60,000. Ahead of the Prime Day sale, Amazon has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available at a starting price of Rs. 74,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, down from its launch price of Rs. 1,29,999.
Honor 600 series, including the Honor 600 and 600 Pro, has been teased ahead of its global launch on April 23. A senior Honor executive hinted at the debut, while Honor showcased the design through a promotional banner. The lineup features distinct camera setups, with the Pro model likely offering a periscope lens. The phones are expected to sport 6.57-inch OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 series chipsets, up to 9,000mAh batteries, and 200-megapixel main cameras.
Vivo T5 Pro 5G will launch in India on April 15. As we wait for the official launch, Vivo has revealed more specifications of the phone. It is confirmed to support 90W fast charging. The phone will feature an AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 5000 nits peak brightness. It will have a dual rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary Sony sensor and a 2-megapixel bokeh camera. For selfies and video chat, there is a 32-megapixel front camera.
Xiaomi is said to be developing HyperOS 4 as its iteration of the upcoming Android 17 operating system (OS). Early leaks around the OS have now started surfacing online. According to a tipster, HyperOS 4 could bring noticeable visual changes, in addition to deeper system-level improvements. The update is tipped to introduce a refreshed design language across the user interface (UI), with the brand also developing a Leica colour palette that may be incorporated in certain models.
Bob World Lite app, a new digital banking platform, has been launched in India by Bank of Baroda in partnership with Jio, the two entities announced on Monday. The new "Lite" version of the mobile app provides UPI-enabled “Scan & Pay”, transfer money, pay and manage bills, pay for prepaid recharge packs, and manage profiles functionalities. The app is specifically designed for feature phones. It will be first available on the JioPhone Prima 4G series handsets. Existing customers can get the app via JioStore. However, the future phones will ship with the app pre-installed.
Vivo introduced the X Fold 5 in July last year in India, and the brand now appears to be preparing its successor. The Vivo X Fold 6 is said to come with battery and camera upgrades over the existing model. It could get a 7,000mAh battery, and this will likely position the Vivo X Fold 6 as the foldable with the highest battery. The Vivo X Fold 5 has a 6,000mAh battery. The upcoming phone could feature a 200-megapixel rear camera unit.
Huawei Pura X Max is set to launch in China on April 20 alongside the Pura 90 Pro series, with pre-orders already open. The foldable is listed in multiple configurations and colour options. The company has revealed its design, highlighting a wider form factor than typical foldables. The device is expected to offer a tablet-like experience when unfolded, with a large inner display and a smaller cover screen. It may feature a triple rear camera setup and could use the Kirin 9030 chipset.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro could be launched soon, as the smartphone maker has started teasing the launch of a new handset in the country. The teased design and colour options of the upcoming handset are identical to the ones spotted in the leaked marketing material of the purported Motorola Edge 70 Pro. A dedicated microsite for the phone on Flipkart has been made live, confirming its availability via the e-commerce platform. Moreover, the handset is teased to go on sale in three colour options, featuring tailored-fabric finish, satin-luxe finish, and marble finish.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is scheduled to be launched next week in China and the global markets. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has revealed the design of its flagship phone. It builds upon the design language of the Find X9 Pro, with a rear panel that prominently features a circular rear camera island. The brand has also announced a limited edition variant of the upcoming handset, which will bundle several camera-centric accessories.
Redmi K90 Max will be launched on April 21. The launch event will begin at 7:00pm (4:30pm IST). The upcoming gaming-focused device will have a dual-core air cooling system for thermal management. It is confirmed to feature a 6.83-inch M10 display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3500nits peak brightness. The Redmi K90 Max is rumoured to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset.
Vivo X300 FE is expected to launch in India soon after its Russia debut, with reports suggesting support for a ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit that could enable up to 200mm optical zoom and 1600mm focal length. The phone may feature a 50-megapixel telephoto camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and OriginOS. It is tipped to offer multiple AI camera features, a 6,500mAh battery with fast charging, and a slim design. Pricing is expected to be lower than the Vivo X300.
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G was launched in India on Monday. It arrives two weeks after its debut in select global markets. The handset sports a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The handset runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has a 32-megapixel dual rear camera unit. It packs a 6,300mAh battery with 15W wired fast charging.
Oppo's Reno 16 series is tipped to include the standard Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro, Reno 16 Pro Mini and Reno 16C models. They are said to come with the Plus Key feature, similar to the OnePlus 15. This button can be used to access AI features and launch apps. It can be used to select sound profiles and for camera controls. The feature debuted with the OnePlus 13s. The OnePlus 15s is tipped to launch in India toward the end of the second quarter or sometime in the third quarter.
Infinix Note 60 Pro has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company’s Note series. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via the company’s online store and Flipkart. It is offered in three colour options, dubbed Deep Ocean Blue, Mocha Brown, and Solar Orange. Moreover, the handset is available for pre-order in India in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The new Infinix smartphone is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset from Qualcomm, coupled with a 6,500mAh battery.
Motorola is said to be gearing up to launch its next-generation foldable lineup, comprising the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra. While the company has yet to confirm the details, the Ultra model has been spotted on a certification website in China. It hints towards its imminent launch in the region. The listing suggests that the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra may support similar wired charging speeds to its predecessor, the Razr 60 Ultra.
Oppo Find X9s Pro has been listed on the China Telecom website, revealing various details about the upcoming smartphone, including its battery capacity and camera configuration. The handset will be equipped with a 7,025mAh battery. The company recently confirmed that it will carry two Hasselblad-tuned 200-megapixel cameras on the back with Oppo’s LUMO imaging. However, the new China Telecom listing reveals that the Oppo Find X9s Pro will also be equipped with a 50-megapixel shooter, paired with a 3.2-megapixel sensor on the back.
The UI for Android's upcoming Tap to Share UI feature has been spotted online. The functionality will enable the instant transfer of data between Android smartphones. Android requires the top portions of both phones to overlap to enable the transfer. Users should be able to see both screens during the process and have to keep the handsets together until a 'glow animation confirms the connection.
Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, is widely rumoured to launch in 2026. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant is facing engineering challenges that could push the availability of the foldable handset into 2027. A seasoned journalist, however, has clarified that Apple’s plans for the iPhone Fold remain on schedule, with launch expected alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models later this year.
Samsung is said to have quietly revised the pricing of its flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, in the US. The handset, which was launched in July 2025, is expected to be superseded by its successor. Consumers typically expect older models to receive price cuts ahead of the launch of a successor. Instead, select variants of the company’s existing foldable have become more expensive, with the South Korean tech conglomerate taking a different approach this time.
The global smartphone market experienced a 6 percent year-over-year (YoY) decline in shipments in Q1 2026, as per a new report by Counterpoint Research. Apple led the global smartphone market, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand. Samsung followed with a 20 percent market share. Xiaomi retained third place, while Oppo and vivo held fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max will launch in China on April 20, with pre-orders already live. The phones will be available in multiple colour options and storage variants up to 16GB + 1TB. Both models feature a triangular rear camera module with three lenses. They are expected to run on the Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and HarmonyOS 6. Huawei may also include HyperSpace Memory technology to improve multitasking and background app performance.
Infinix confirmed the colour options and pre-booking offers of the Note 60 Pro ahead of its April 13 India launch. It will feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset with up to 8GB extended RAM. The phone will include an Active Matrix LED system, vapour chamber cooling, and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging. It will also offer dual cameras, JBL-tuned speakers, and an IP64 rating.
OnePlus has started teasing the launch of a new Ace series phone. A video teasing the upcoming smartphone was shared by OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis on a Chinese microblogging platform. The tech firm wrote that the “OnePlus Ace New Product Month officially begins” (translated from Chinese), hinting that the upcoming Ace series phone could be launched later this month. While the name of the phone, along with other details, remains under wraps, a report claims that the teaser belongs to the rumoured OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra.
Poco M8s has received certification from Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The listing shows the handset with model number Poco 26067PC09G. It is confirmed to offer 5G connectivity. The Poco M8s is likely to sit below the Poco M8 in the market. The latter was launched in India in January this year with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a 5,520mAh battery.
Vivo T5 Pro 5G will be powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, the Chinese smartphone revealed on Friday. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the phone will be equipped with a vapour chamber (VC) cooling solution, featuring a 7,000 sq mm heat dissipation area. The company claims that the handset will boast the “biggest VC cooling system” in the Rs. 37,000 price segment in India. The price range is in line with the earlier reports, suggesting that the top-end configuration could cost Rs. 36,999.
MediaTek is said to be working on the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which will compete with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. A new leak suggests that the Dimensity 9600 Pro will offer a peak speed of 5GHz. It will reportedly be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N2P (2nm) process and support LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro will be offered in two more colour options, the leaked renders of the smartphone suggest. The handset could be launched in red and brown shades, in addition to the previously anticipated blue, green, and white colourways, which were spotted in purported marketing material of the smartphone. The new renders also show the phone in greater detail, suggesting that it might feature a square-shaped rear camera module, housing three camera lenses. The company is expected to bring subtle design changes to the Edge 70 Pro over its predecessor.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, rumoured as the iPhone Ultra, has surfaced in a new leak with renders and key specifications. The device is tipped to feature a minimal crease, redesigned hinge, and a wider foldable design. It may include dual 48-megapixel cameras, an under-display inner camera, and a 5,800mAh battery. The phone is expected to use Apple’s A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM and a C2 modem. It could cost over $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,85,400), although none of these details are confirmed.
Oppo Find X9s Pro design was revealed by the Chinese smartphone maker on Friday. Additionally, the tech firm has revealed the colour options of the handset. The Oppo Find X9s Pro is now confirmed to be sold in China in Energetic Orange, Free White, Native Titanium, and Riding the Wind (translated from Chinese) colourways. On top of this, the smartphone is now available for pre-order via the Oppo China online store. The handset has been listed on the company website, revealing its RAM and storage configurations.
Oppo A6s Pro is set to launch in China next week. Oppo took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the new A-series smartphones in China. This model is already available in some global markets, including Pakistan. A is confirmed to come in at least two colour options. It is already available in select markets with a MediaTek Helio G100 MAX chipset and a 6.57-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G are now available for purchase in India. The South Korean tech conglomerate’s latest Galaxy A-series lineup was unveiled in March as the successor to the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G. Both handsets feature 6.7-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and are powered by Exynos chipsets. The duo ships with One UI 8.5 out of the box, with a promise of six generations of Android upgrades.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra will launch simultaneously in China and global markets, featuring dual 200-megapixel Hasselblad-backed cameras. The setup includes enhanced light intake across sensors, a 10x telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide and front camera. Oppo will also offer a professional external telephoto kit. The device is expected to feature a 6.78-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a 7,050mAh battery. It may support satellite connectivity, multiple storage variants, and carry IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
Samsung will supply its next-generation Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) panel for the new smartphones from Google and Apple, according to a report citing industry sources. The rumoured Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold could be among the first handsets to ship with this panel. The unreleased OLED panel will reportedly feature the latest M16 luminescent material. The South Korean tech conglomerate’s display division will reportedly supply the purported M16 OLED panel for other flagship smartphones, too.
CMF Phone 3 Pro is said to be in the works. Ahead of the official announcement, a leak has suggested the key specifications of the phone. It will reportedly ship with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. The CMF Phone 3 Pro is said to have a typical battery capacity of 5,090mAh. It is tipped to support 45W wired charging. It could feature an AMOLED panel with 1,080x2,392 pixels resolution. The display could include a centred punch-hole front camera. The new phone will reportedly have a metal frame.
Samsung is said to be revising the prices of several Galaxy A- and F-series smartphones in India yet again. According to details shared by a tipster, the alleged price hike is expected to come into effect from April 10 and could impact a range of budget and mid-range models, including the Galaxy A06, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy F17. While Samsung has yet to officially announce any change in prices, the revised pricing is tipped to apply across multiple variants of select Galaxy models.
The iPhone 18 series is rumoured to launch later this year alongside Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that while under-the-hood changes are expected, it may not be vastly different from the iPhone 17 Pro models in terms of design. However, fresh details about the iPhone 18 Pro suggest that Apple could be exploring changes to both the front and rear design, with the tech giant tipped to be testing multiple options.
Realme C100 4G has debuted in Vietnam with a large 6.8-inch display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and enhanced durability features. The handset is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G92 Max processor, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. It includes a 50-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie shooter, and a high-capacity 8000mAh battery with 45W charging support.
Samsung Electronics will reportedly host its first second-half Galaxy Unpacked event in London, UK, on July 22. The company is reportedly scheduled to unveil three foldable smartphones during the event. In previous years, Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked events either in the US or South Korea. The Galaxy Unpacked event for releasing the Galaxy S26 series launch was held in San Francisco, California. Changing the venue could help the brand to gain more market share in the European market.
Vivo T5 Pro 5G will be launched in India in two colour options, dubbed Cosmic Black and Glacier Blue. This comes nearly a week before the smartphone’s launch, which is scheduled to take place on April 15 at 12 pm IST. The handset is confirmed to be equipped with a 9,020mAh battery. The upcomong Vivo phone’s price in India was recently tipped, suggesting that the handset will be priced in India under Rs. 37,000, with the top-of-the-line RAM and storage configuration arriving at Rs. 36,999.
iQOO 16 will be launched with the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset from Qualcomm, a tipster claims. The SoC is rumoured to be built on a 2nm process and is expected to succeed Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Moreover, the leaker claims that the Vivo sub-brand will equip the purported iQOO 16 with a 2K Samsung display. Its predecessor, the iQOO 15, was launched in India in November last year with the Samsung M14 8T LTPO display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro has been listed on the HDR10+ website, hinting at an imminent India launch. The purported Edge 70 Pro lineup could also include the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ model, which might arrive in the country along with the Pro model. The purported listing also confirms the names of the two smartphones. Separately, an X user has shared the leaked marketing material of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, which reveals its design and colour options. The smartphone could be sold in blue, green, and white colourways.
Oppo Find X9s Pro is set to launch in China on April 21, and leaked renders reveal its design and colour options. The phone appears with a square camera module and a compact 6.32-inch display. It is expected to feature a Dimensity 9500 chipset with up to 16GB RAM. The handset may include dual 200-megapixel cameras, a large battery of around 7,025mAh, and fast charging support. It could also offer a metal build, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and high durability ratings.
OnePlus Nord 6 is now on sale on in India via Amazon. The Chinese smartphone maker is also offering special introductory offers, bank discounts, and EMI options to customers. The tech firm launched its new Nord series phone on April 7 in the country. The new OnePlus Nord 6 boasts a 9,000mAh battery. It supports 80W SuperVOOC charging, 27W wired reverse charging, and bypass charging. The smartphone is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset from Qualcomm. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is likely to launch soon. Now, CAD renders of the phone have leaked online, showcasing the design in three colour options. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is tipped to come with a triple rear camera unit including three 48-megapixel sensors. It has a square-shaped rear camera module and a hole-punch display design. The new phone could succeed the Xperia 1 VII, which was launched in May last year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Ai+ Nova Flip 5G has been launched in India as a clamshell foldable smartphone with a 6.9-inch AMOLED inner display and a 3.1-inch cover screen. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and runs on Android 15. The phone features a 50-megapixel main camera with 10x digital zoom and a 32-megapixel front camera. It packs a 4,325mAh battery with 33W charging and supports dual 5G connectivity.
Ai+ Nova 2 series has been launched in India as the latest addition to the Indian smartphone maker’s Nova lineup. The Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G and Ai+ Nova 2 5G were unveiled during a dedicated livestream by the tech firm. The new handsets are scheduled to go on sale in the country soon via Flipkart. The two Ai+ Nova series smartphones are offered in five distinct colour options each. While the Ultra model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, the standard model is equipped with the Unisoc T8200 SoC.
iOS 26.4.1 is now available for eligible iPhone users. The latest update arrives just two weeks after the release of iOS 26.4. Interested users can install the update by heading to Settings > General > Software Update> and tapping Update Now and following the instructions. Apple appears to have resolved the iCloud syncing problem with the new update.
Honor X5d series has been launched by the Chinese smartphone maker in Malaysia. The lineup includes two models, dubbed Honor X5d and Honor X5d Plus. The smartphones are identical in terms of design, dimensions, and colour options. Both smartphones are currently on sale in the country via the Honor Malaysia online store. The handsets are offered in Midnight Black and Tidal Blue colour options. The new Honor X5 phones are powered by the same MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, paired with an ARM Mali G52 MC2 GPU.
The Vivo V70 FE is available for purchase in India beginning today (Thursday). The handset was launched last week as the latest addition to the Vivo V70 lineup, which already comprises the Vivo V70 and V70 Elite models. It sports a 6.83-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Vivo V70 FE comes with a 200-megapixel rear camera, as part of a dual rear camera unit. It is powered by a Dimensity 7000-series chipset and packs a 7,000mAh battery.
Realme C100i with model number RMX5377 has surfaced on the Google Play Console, adding to earlier NBTC certification and Amazon listings and indicating an imminent launch. The listing reveals a Unisoc T615 chipset, 4GB RAM, and an HD+ display. The phone is also expected to feature a large 7000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Realme C100x with model number RMX5366 is tipped to launch in India soon with multiple storage options and a bigger battery.
The Infinix Hot 70 has been rumoured to be in development for quite a while, and its launch could be on the horizon. While the purported handset has yet to be confirmed by the Transsion Holdings subsidiary, it has now been reportedly listed on a certification platform. The listing confirms its moniker and also sheds light on its design and some of its specifications. The Infinix Hot 70 C85 5G is reported to sport a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.