The iPhone 17 series launched on Tuesday, during Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ launch event. The latest smartphone lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The tech giant also unveiled a new smartphone, dubbed iPhone Air, which boasts its sleek design. With the debut of the new iPhone 17 series, the company discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Moreover, a few storage options for last year’s standard iPhone model have also been removed.
Poco M8 Pro has appeared on the US FCC website, revealing details about its battery and connectivity. The Chinese smartphone maker could be preparing a new budget smartphone, according to a report. It could feature up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The handset also showed up on the IMEI database, hinting that its launch might be coming soon.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G have been launched in Poland. They carry dual rear cameras and up to 6,500mAh battery. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, and Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G have a 200-megapixel main rear camera, while the standard verison has a 108-megapixel primary rear camera.
OnePlus 15R Ace Edition will be launched in India alongside the standard OnePlus 15R model, the company announced on Thursday. It will be offered as the third colourway for the OnePlus 15R, joining the previously revealed Charcoal Black and Mint Green shades. The Electric Violet variant of the OnePlus 15R is confirmed to have cosmetic differences compared to the other two colour options, while the handset’s core specifications will remain identical.
Redmi 15C 5G is now available in India, and this budget-friendly Xiaomi sub-brand phone features a 50-megapixel rear camera and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2, and is slated to get two years of OS updates along with four years of security patches.
Motorola appears to be working on a book-style foldable smartphone. Motorola has sent a CES 2026 invitation to several users, indicating the arrival of the new form factor. The invitation includes a box that appears to have the tagline 'Every fold reveals a possibility.' Motorola’s foldables so far have only included vertically folding clamshell-style phones. Motorola's purported foldable will rival the Galaxy Z Fold series and Pixel Fold smartphones.
Apple opened its latest store in India on Tuesday. Named Apple Noida, it is the company’s second store in the Delhi-NCR region and the fifth store in India overall. It is located at the Delhi Mall of India in Sector 18, Noida. Like the preceding outlets, Apple Noida offers a full range of services for Apple devices. Customers can purchase Apple products and accessories, receive personalised help from specialists, experience hands-on ‘Today at Apple’ sessions, and get support and repair services.
Vivo X300 and X300 Pro are the company's latest flagship phones but another X series phone could be on the way. Reports suggest the company is working on the Vivo X200T, featuring a compact design and performance similar to last year’s X200. The device is expected to launch in India soon, so users may not have to wait long for its official debut.
Vivo X300 Ultra is said to be in the works. The handset has now received a certification from the China Compulsory Certification (3C) authority ahead of its official launch. The listing suggests the fast-charging speed of the upcoming handset. The upcoming model could offer an upgrade in charging speed over the Vivo X200 Ultra. The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to come with Sa napdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6.8-inch display with 2K resolution.
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emergency Location Service (ELS), which provides accurate location fixes and additional emergency information for Android phones during emergency situations.
Samsung is expected to retain the same camera hardware on the Galaxy S26 to keep prices in check, according to a report by a South Korean publication. The base model is tipped to reuse the 50-megapixel main, 12-megapixel ultra-wide, and 10-megapixel telephoto cameras from the Galaxy S25. Production of the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus may begin in early 2026, with a possible February launch. Separately, another leak suggests the Galaxy S26 series will adopt Qi2 magnetic charging with new magnetic cases and accessories.
Realme Narzo 90 5G and Narzo 90x 5G are confirmed to be launched in India on December 16, the China-based smartphone brand recently announced. Soon after revealing the launch date, the company teased the design of the upcoming phones. Now, various key specifications and features, including the display, battery, IP ratings, and cameras, of the two handsets have been confirmed. The two Narzo 90 series phones will be equipped with 7,000mAh batteries with 60W wired fast charging support.
Oppo Reno 15 series, including the Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15, was launched in China in November. During the launch event, the smartphone maker had also teased that it would launch an entry-level model as part of the lineup in the country in December, dubbed Oppo Reno 15C. While only the design and two colourways of the phone were teased at the time, a report now reveals that the handset has been listed on the China Telecom website, confirming more details about it, including the possible launch date.
Google Pixel 10a is said to be in the works. Ahead of the official launch, it has passed Verizon's certification labs. The display and rear camera unit of the Pixel 10a are said to be similar to its predecessor. It is said to come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a 5,100mAh battery. It could get a dual rear camera unit led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The Pixel 10a will succeed the Pixel 9a.
Realme 16 Pro series is confirmed to launch in India soon, the company announced recently. Now, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is live on the Realme India website, along with a product listing page, both teasing its key specifications, including the rear camera setup, chipset, and battery life. Additionally, a tipster has shared an image of the box of the phone, while claiming that the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will carry a periscope telephoto camera. The phone will reportedly pack a 7,000mAh battery, which Realme claims will offer up to 125 hours of music playback on Spotify.
Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, launched in India on December 2, are now on sale online and offline. The Vivo X300 starts at Rs. 75,999, while the X300 Pro is priced at Rs. 1,09,999. Buyers can avail up to 10 percent instant cashback, 24-month no-cost EMI, exchange bonuses, and a free extended warranty. Additional perks include a Rs. 4,000 bundle discount with the Telephoto Extender Kit and a free Google Gemini Pro Plan for Jio users.
Xiaomi 17 has reportedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification database, signalling that the smartphone is moving closer to a global launch. The listing confirms the device name and model number 25113PN0EG, which had also appeared on Singapore’s IMDA site. The phone has surfaced on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. Xiaomi has teased an India launch, with reports pointing to an early 2026 global rollout.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has reportedly received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. The listing suggests that the smartphone's global launch is imminent. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was reportedly certified with model numbers SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948B, SM-S948U, and SM-S948U1. As per the listing, the handset will run on a chipset codenamed SM8850, which is a reference to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Realme has confirmed that the Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India soon, with the lineup expected to include the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ models. Both phones have appeared on certification sites, revealing a slim design and upgraded hardware. The Realme 16 Pro series handsets are tipped to feature a 1.5K OLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 200-megapixel camera, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging, and are expected to arrive in multiple colour options.
Poco could launch the Poco X8 Pro in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handset have yet to be officially announced, it has obtained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival. It could run on MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 chipset. It is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display and offer 100W fast charging. The Poco X8 Pro is likely to debut as a global variant of the Redmi Turbo 5.
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are set to grow 10 percent year-on-year to 20.6 million units in 2025, according to IDC, and are expected to outperform the overall smartphone market through the forecast period. By 2029, foldables are projected to account for over 10 percent of global smartphone market value. Growth is expected to surge in 2026, driven by launches from Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Apple alone could capture over 22 percent unit share, boosting the segment’s premium value.
Vivo V70 is said to be in development as the successor to the Vivo V60, which launched in August. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the purported handset has been allegedly spotted on a certification website, which confirms that it will also be introduced in India, and perhaps soon. The purported Vivo V70 appears alongside another handset, which, if a tipster’s claims are to be believed, could be the T5x 5G.
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch several Galaxy A-series models early next year. According to a tipster’s claims, the South Korean tech conglomerate’s launch spree will begin with the Galaxy A07 5G, and it could see the light of day either this month or next year. The brand is also believed to introduce the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 earlier than their usual launch timelines, and both models may still ship with Samsung’s proprietary Exynos processors.
Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition was launched in India on Tuesday. It arrives as a special edition variant of the Nothing Phone 3a, which was introduced in March this year. The handset is said to be a collaborative effort as part of the Community Edition Project, incorporating design aesthetics and UI elements chosen from submissions by more than 700 members of the Nothing Community.
Google has announced extended support programs for select Pixel 9 series phones after identifying hardware issues. The programs cover the Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, and began on December 8, 2025. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are eligible for free display replacements for up to three years, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may qualify for a full free replacement. All approved repairs and replacements will include a 90-day service warranty.
Qualcomm has acquired Augentix, a maker of low-power ISPs and multimedia chipsets, to strengthen its Insight Platform and expand its edge AI camera offerings. The company says the deal will help deliver secure, scalable camera solutions for markets such as India, where demand is rising amid rapid digital infrastructure growth. Augentix’s technology will support a wider range of smart-camera designs and become a core part of Qualcomm’s platform.
Renders of the Moto G Stylus (2026) and Tag 2 have leaked online. The images suggest two colour options for the Moto G Stylus (2026). It is likely to come with a triple rear camera unit, a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra will reportedly come with support for a stylus. The Moto Tag 2 could support Google’s Find My Device feature. It is likely to go official alongside the Moto G Stylus (2026).
Samsung has opened preorders for the Galaxy Z TriFold in China, following its recent launch in South Korea. Prices start at CNY 19,999 (roughly Rs. 2,54,500) for the 16GB + 512GB variant. The tri-fold phone features a 10-inch inner AMOLED display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and Android 16-based One UI 8. It packs a 200-megapixel camera and a 5,600mAh battery with fast charging.
Honor Robot Phone's global unveiling is scheduled to take place during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in March. Ahead of it, a Chinese tipster suggested that the handset will enter mass production in the first half of next year. This suggests that the concept device is now a step closer to the commercial launch. The commercial launch may take place after the MWC unveiling.
Tech behemoths Apple and Google are said to have joined hands to develop a functionality that could make the process of switching between Android and iPhone easier. According to a report, the in-development feature was sighted in the latest Android Canary build, released today (December 9). While it isn’t available to the public yet, it is believed that Apple will implement the iPhone-Android transfer functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 Beta update.
Realme will launch the Narzo 90 series in India on December 16, introducing the Narzo 90 and Narzo 90x. The phones will be sold via Amazon and the Realme India website and are positioned as value-for-money options. The Narzo 90 is aimed at students and professionals, while the Narzo 90x targets college users. The Narzo 90 5G is expected to come with up to 12GB RAM, a 120Hz OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 50-megapixel camera, and 80W fast charging.
Lava Play Max has been launched in India. The new phone comes in two colours with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and has a 6.72-inch display. The new phone has Vapour Chamber cooling. The handset is advertised to support titles like COD Mobile, BGMI and Free Fire without any heating issues.
Redmi Note 15 5G 108 Master Pixel Edition is confirmed to launch in India on January 6, 2026. Apart from the launch date, the design of the smartphone has also been teased by the company. It is shown to sport a curved display, while sporting a metal frame. It could feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon SoC and run on HyperOS. It might carry a 108-megapixel primary rear camera.
Apple topped the global best-selling smartphones list in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based tech giant took the top four spots, headlined by multiple models from its iPhone 16 series. Samsung also had five models among the top 10 best-selling smartphones, but none from its flagship Galaxy S or Galaxy Z-series lineups. The report reveals that the top 10 models contributed to a 20 percent share of the total smartphone market.
Honor has announced the Magic 8 Lite in the UK, with a launch planned for early 2026 alongside the Magic 8 Pro. The phone features a 6.79-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device packs a 108-megapixel main camera, a 7,500mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and IP69K-rated dust and water resistance.
Poco C85 5G has launched in India and the new smartphone ships with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.2. It carries a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter. On the front, it gets an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The handset packs a 6,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support. It also ships with support for 10W wired reverse charging. The new Poco C85 5G is powered by an octa core 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
Xiaomi could begin accepting pre-orders for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 15. This could end on December 25. This timeline suggests that the official launch could take place on December 26. The new model will reportedly be priced similarly to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra had a starting price of CNY 6,499 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Poco C85 5G is launching later today at noon. The smartphone will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Mystic Purple, Spring Green, and Power Black colour options. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM. It will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer over 106 hours of music playback. The upcoming phone will feature 33W wired fast charging and 10W wired reverse charging support, too. It will sport a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series. The update is currently available in select countries like Korea, the US, the UK, Germany, India, and Poland. It brings a new customisable Quick Panel and improved Galaxy AI tools. The update is said to include the December 2025 Android security patch. The update is around 4GB.
Xiaomi 17 series, which included the vanilla Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, was launched in China on September 25. Now, the smartphone maker appears to be preparing for the global launch of at least the standard model, as a tipster has spotted the smartphone on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number 25113PN0EG. The handset appeared on Geekbench with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC as its Chinese counterpart. Moreover, it could ship in the global markets with Android 16.
Jolla has opened pre-orders for the Jolla Phone, a privacy-focused Linux smartphone, with a refundable EUR 99 (roughly Rs. 10,400) down payment and a full price of EUR 499 (roughly Rs. 52,400). Sales are planned for the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland, with delivery expected by mid-2026. The phone features a 6.36-inch AMOLED display, an unspecified MediaTek 5G chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, Sailfish OS 5, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a user-replaceable 5,500mAh battery.
Oppo Find X9 Velvet Red colour variant is now available in India exclusively in the 12GB + 256GB configuration at Rs. 74,999. With bank and exchange offers, the effective price drops to Rs. 67,499. The new shade joins the Titanium Grey and Space Black options. The phone features a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 9500 chipset, a 7,025mAh battery with fast charging, and a 50-megapixel Hasselblad-backed camera setup.
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent fix”. Users who have already received the Nothing OS 4.0 update are expected to receive a patched version once it is rolled out.
Infinix Note 60 series could launch soon. Ahead of any official announcement from the Transsion Holding subsidiary, the Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Edge, and Note 60 Pro surfaced on Indonesia's SDPPI certification site, pretty much confirming their arrival. Meanwhile, the Infinix Note 60 Pro has surfaced on the Geekbench website with model number X6878.
Motorola Edge 70 will be launched by the smartphone maker in India in the third week of December. The handset will be sold in the country in three colourways via Flipkart, the Motorola India online store, and other offline retail stores. Apart from this, the tech firm has also revealed that the Motorola Edge 70 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, housed inside a 5.99mm thick body. It is teased to feature a metal frame, too. The handset will be equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, paired with an LED flash.
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that help users switch from iOS to their devices, or use an iPhone alongside Chinese smartphones.
Vivo S50 series launch date has been announced by the company. The upcoming Vivo S50 Pro Mini is confirmed to launch in Confession, Inspiration Purple and Space Gray (translated from Chinese) colour options. The standard Vivo S50 will be available in Confession, Inspiration Purple, Serene Blue, and Space Gray finishes. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini will run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and feature a 6.31-inch flat display.
Apple launched the iPhone 16 in India at Rs. 79,900 in September 2024. It is now available at an effective price of Rs. 65,900 for the 128GB variant through Imagine, after a Rs. 4,000 cashback on SBI, ICICI Bank, and IDFC First Bank cards. The phone is also available on a no-cost EMI of about Rs. 10,983 per month. The 256GB and 512GB models are priced at Rs. 79,900 and Rs. 99,900, respectively, via the same reseller.
The Realme Narzo 80 Series 5G was launched in India in April this year, and its successor could be on the cards. According to a teaser shared by an e-commerce platform, the Realme Narzo 90 Series 5G will be launched in India soon. The teaser image reveals that two models are in line for debut, and both may sport different designs. While details remain under wraps, reports suggest the upcoming models could be the Realme Narzo 90 Pro 5G and Realme Narzo 90x 5G.
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neither MeitY or the Home Ministry has reportedly reached a decision.
Poco C85 5G, which is set to arrive in India in the second week of December, will sport a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh and up to 810 nits of peak brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM), the company confirmed on Friday. Moreover, it will also ship with a 200 percent Super Volume Mode. The upcoming Poco C series smartphone will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Mystic Blue, Spring Green, and Power Black colourways.
