The HMD Barbie Phone will go on sale in India for the first time today (April 21). The flip-style phone was launched in the country last month with a 2.8-inch inner display and a 1.77-inch cover screen. As the name suggests, the HMD phone is Barbie-themed and comes in a single pink shade with some accessories. The phone's box can double as a jewellery box.
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is scheduled to launch in India in the first week of September. It is confirmed to be offered in Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange colours in the country. It will go on sale through Flipkart and the Infinix India website. It is already available in other global markets with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. It has a 6.76-inch display.
Vivo Y31T 5G price in India has been tipped online, suggesting that the upcoming handset will be a mid-range offering. This comes shortly after the phone was listed on the Vivo India online store. We already know that the Vivo Y31T 5G will be available for purchase in India via the Vivo online store in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colour options and 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The phone will ship with Vivo's Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
Moto G Max is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched last week as the latest addition to the company's G-series lineup. It is the brand's second ‘Max' smartphone in the country, following the introduction of the Motorola Edge 70 Max last month. The Moto G Max sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and runs on Android 16. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging support.
iQOO 16 and iQOO Neo 12 will be equipped with upgraded displays, a tipster claims. The flagship iQOO 16 is said to be equipped with a 6.85-inch display, offering 2K resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 12 will reportedly be launched with a 6.83-inch touchscreen, offering the same resolution as the iQOO 16, while delivering up to a 185HZ refresh rate. The Vivo sub-brand is said to source the AMOLED panel for the iQOO 16 from Samsung. Meanwhile, the Chinese display manufacturer Visionox is said to supply the display panel for the mid-range iQOO Neo 12. However, the company has yet to confirm these details.
Cases designed for the iPhone 17 Pro are likely to be compatible with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. A case manufacturer has already listed a case for the iPhone 17 Pro online, stating that it is compatible with both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro. This hints that the new model will offer little or no design changes compared to last year's iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be launched on September 8.
iQOO Z11 was launched in India on Thursday as the latest addition to the company's Z series. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. It sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. For optics, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter. The iQOO Z11 packs a 7,050mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge.
Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 18 series at its annual September launch event. The company's purported 2026 lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumoured iPhone Ultra, while the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated for an early 2027 launch alongside the iPhone 18e. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to announce the event, leaks have given us an idea of when the event might take place. Based on the trend of yesteryears, we can deduce when Apple will announce the iPhone 18 launch event.
Samsung on Wednesday announced a new Galaxy event for August. It will be the South Korean tech conglomerate’s third hardware launch event of the year, following the February and July showcases, where we saw the debut of the Galaxy S26 series and the new-generation Galaxy Z foldables, respectively. The company, however, remains cryptic about what could be introduced, with Samsung teasing the impending arrival of the ‘newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family’. This is likely a reference to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, which has been the subject of several leaks in recent months.
The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Galaxy S25 now costs Rs. 84,999, instead of the launch price of Rs. 8,000. Similarly, the 12GB + 512GB storage variant of the Galaxy S25 is priced at Rs. 1,04,999, up from the launch price of Rs. 92,999. Samsung is not the only brand to hike smartphone prices in India. Recently, many Chinese smartphone brands have also hiked prices of their flagship and mid-range devices in India.
Leaked details suggest Vivo could give OriginOS 7 a broader visual refresh alongside more flexible system controls. The upcoming software may introduce three glass-based interface treatments and let users disable the effects entirely. A new translucent dock, updated animations and expanded Control Centre editing are also reportedly in development. Users could rearrange or remove connectivity, media and other control modules, while the lower shortcut area may become editable. Vivo has started beta recruitment for the Android 17-based software as testing continues.
Poco M8x 5G will be available for purchase in India in three colour options, namely Black, Blue, and Leather Green, with the green shade boasting a “vegan leather finish”, the tech firm revealed on Wednesday. Moreover, the Poco M8x 5G is confirmed to launch in India with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. The Xiaomi sub-brand promises that the phone will receive four OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The display of the upcoming handset will offer Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and Wet Touch 2.0. The Poco M8x 5G will also ship with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
A tipster has claimed once again that the OnePlus 16 will come with a 165Hz refresh rate display. It is said to debut with BOE's next-generation oriental screen. It could ship with ColorOS 17. The OnePlus 16 is rumoured to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. It could feature a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 9,000mAh battery.
Poco F9 Ultra's design has been spotted in a leaked diagram. The upcoming handset is shown to sport a flat touchscreen, featuring a centred hole-punch display cutout at the top, which might house a camera for selfies and video calls. It might also boast relatively thin bezels. The power button and volume controls will reportedly be placed on the right side of the phone. A leaker claims that the Poco F9 Ultra will be launched in select global markets with a price tag of EUR 1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,33,000) for the variant featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
Vivo recently hiked the prices of five Y-series smartphones in India, and the company has now carried out a similar price increase for one of the models in its T-lineup. According to a tipster, the Vivo T5 Pro 5G has become more expensive in the country across all the RAM and storage configurations. While the company has yet to officially communicate the price revision, the tipster claims a few other Vivo models could also see a price hike beginning next week.
Samsung's August 2026 SMR now seems to be reaching more Galaxy devices. It was first released for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and several other Galaxy handsets. Samsung seems to be rolling out the update to devices in South Korea. It is expected to reach more devices soon.
Apple will launch the first mobile chipset fabricated using TSMC's 2nm process, according to a tipster citing supply chain sources. The company is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, which are expected to be powered by the A20 Pro chipset, which could be built on TSMC's 2nm process. The leaker also claims that the iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro chipset will deliver significantly better performance than last year’s A19 Pro SoC, which powers the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the tipster, the chipset will provide an 18 percent performance enhancement, along with a power consumption reduction of about 30 percent. However, this is said to increase the procurement costs for the company “significantly”.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been spotted in a “Sales Regulation” (translated from Polish) document on the Samsung Poland website. The document lists seven Galaxy S26 FE versions, with the model numbers SM-S741BLGDEUE, SM-S741BLGGEUE, SM-S741BZKDEUE, SM-S741BZKGEUE, SM-S741BZKIEUE, SM-S741BZVDEUE, and SM-S741BZVGEUE. This comes shortly after the purported renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE surfaced online, revealing the upcoming ‘Fan Edition’ model’s design and colour options.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra launched in China with a 9,100mAh battery and support for 100W fast charging. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB onboard storage. It has a 2K resolution display and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit. This model is IP68 and IP69-rated for dust and water resistance.
The Realme P4s 5G will be launched in India next week, the company announced on Wednesday. The upcoming handset will arrive as the latest addition to the brand’s new P-series lineup, which already comprises the Realme P4, Realme P4 Lite, Realme P4x, and Realme P4 Pro 5G models. The company has also revealed key specifications ahead of its anticipated debut. It will feature a Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset and pack an 8,000mAh battery.
The Realme 17 series has been the subject of rumours lately, with leaks revealing camera specifications of the Realme 17 Pro+ earlier this year. The purported handset, which is expected to headline the brand’s numbered lineup, is once again in the news. A tipster has now shed light on the display and more camera features of the Realme 17 Pro+. It is tipped to arrive with a flat OLED display, alongside a 200-megapixel camera setup.
The iQOO Z11S has arrived in China with a 10,000mAh battery, 44W charging and a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen offering a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone uses a Dimensity 7500 Full-Power Version chipset and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel rear sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Other features include OriginOS 6, Android 16, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Redmi M100 has been launched in China. The new Redmi phone comes in three colour options and has a 6.9-inch display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile platform and carries a 7,900mAh cell that supports 45W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging. It is currently available for purchase in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 28,000).
The iPhone 18 series is expected to be just a couple of months away, and leaks about Apple’s next-generation smartphones are now surfacing rapidly. For months now, it has been rumoured that the iPhone 18 Pro models could bring about a major camera upgrade, thanks to the introduction of variable aperture technology. A tipster, however, now claims that only one of the models may be equipped with a variable aperture camera. It may feature sensor upgrades, too.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been sighted on various certification platforms lately, which suggests its launch could be on the horizon. Although the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm its next-generation ‘Fan Edition' model, the purported handset has surfaced in alleged official-looking renders shared by a tipster. The images reveal two colourways of the Galaxy S26 FE, along with a triple rear camera setup and slim bezels.
A teardown of Phone by Google version 234.0.9 reportedly shows that Vivo could be the next Android brand to adopt Google's Scam Detection feature. The teardown reportedly references “Sharpie,” Google's internal codename for the scam-detection functionality, alongside Vivo's name, indicating it will soon be available on Vivo handsets.
The Oppo Find X10 could bring a wider colour gamut and improved eye-care features to the company's flagship lineup. A new display substrate is reportedly being developed with BT.2020 support, along with higher beneficial red light and reduced harmful blue light. The standard model may feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K panel with slimmer bezels and a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Lite chipset. The Find X10 series is expected to launch in late September and could also feature a 200-megapixel main camera.
Google has reportedly informed its suppliers that it plans to move the production of all Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds outside China starting next year. Google has been aggressively increasing production capacity in Vietnam and India in recent years to lower its dependency on China. The company is reportedly planning to increase Pixel phone shipments by 8 percent to 10 percent this year from last year's total of around 12 million units.
Xiaomi and Samsung have raised the prices of their devices again. The Xiaomi Pad 8 is now listed at a starting price of Rs. 38,999 for the base variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration is now priced at Rs. 43,999. Separately, tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata) claims that the price of the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has been increased by Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 3,000 for the models featuring 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM, respectively.
iQOO Z11 will be launched in India with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, featuring a Sony IMX882 sensor and optical image stabilisation, the company has confirmed. The phone will also feature an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, placed between the LED flash and the main rear camera. On top of this, the iQOO Z11 is also confirmed to sport a 32-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls, placed inside a hole-punch display cutout. Separately, in a post on X, the tech firm has announced that the upcoming iQOO Buds will provide 50 hours of total battery life.
Oppo A7 Pro 5G could launch soon in global markets. The handset surfaced on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website. It was also reportedly spotted on a few other listings,s including the Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) certification website and SGS. It appeared on the NBTC website with model number CPH2931 and certification number B38559-26.
Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India with a 7,900mAh battery, the company announced on Tuesday. The tech firm claims that the handset will provide up to three days of battery life. Moreover, the company claims that the phone will deliver about 35 hours of social media scrolling, 27 days of messaging, 13 hours of GPS-based navigation, or 64 hours of music playback. Apart from this, the Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India with support for 45W wired fast charging. The smartphone maker claims that the handset will provide a “day’s” battery life with just 30 minutes of charging.
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G now appears to be heading towards an India debut. While Infinix has yet to officially confirm the launch, a leak suggests it will be launched in the country in the first week of September. The leak also includes hands-on images of the phone. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is already available in select global markets. It could come in Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange colour options in India.
Samsung on Monday announced a new flexible ownership programme for Galaxy Z Fold 8 series buyers in India. The initiative, dubbed Galaxy Forever, brings 24 months of no-cost EMI, Samsung Care+ protection, and an assured buyback value of up to 55 percent of the device's invoice value. Customers who buy a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be eligible to return their handset from the 10th month onwards.
Pova 8 Pro 5G has been launched in India as the company's latest Pova series smartphone. The new Pova smartphone is set to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The Pova 8 Pro 5G is offered in three colour options, namely Arc White, Graphite Black, and Tundra Green. The Pova 8 Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, along with the Tecno P1 graphics chip and an ARM Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It also features an Alive Matrix Display, comprising 177 mini LEDs.
Realme has become the latest brand to increase the prices of several smartphones in India. This move builds upon similar price hikes rolled out by OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo in recent days. According to a tipster, the price revision models from the company’s Realme 16 series and C-series lineup. It includes models like the Realme 16 Pro+, Realme 16 Pro, Realme 16T, Realme C83 5G, and Realme C100x 4G, which have seen varied increases in prices depending on the configuration.
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 11 series' Tensor G6 chipset is equipped with an “all-new modem”. The smartphone maker claims that this new modem is more reliable and faster, while offering enhanced power efficiency. However, in the footnotes, the company clarifies that the claim is based on average results found during internal testing, “using pre-production devices in lab-controlled conditions”. According to a 9to5Google report, the tech giant is using a modem made by MediaTek. Hence, this marks a shift for the company from Samsung-built modems, which reportedly used to showcase overheating, power efficiency, and other issues. Hence, this switch might allow the new Pixel phones to offer enhanced performance.
Apple’s latest Mac software build contains internal identifiers linked to several products that have yet to reach the market. The list includes the iPhone 18 Pro models, foldable iPhone Ultra, next MacBook Pro and iMac models, a future iPad mini, camera-equipped AirPods, Beats headphones and new home accessories. The code also points to a possible Apple TV remote and an unidentified headset. Additional references cover Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in China and several model numbers that remain unidentified.
Vivo V80 Lite 5G has been spotted in leaked marketing material online, suggesting that the phone could be launched in India soon. It is shown to feature a curved display, with a relatively thin metal frame. The handset might also sport a hole-punch display cutout, which could house a camera for selfies and video calls. The rumoured Vivo V80 Lite 5G appears in blue and white colour options. Separately, a smartphone retailer, New Gothi Mobile (@new_gothi_mobile), based in Shajpur, Madhya Pradesh, has shared the same marketing poster on Instagram, further fueling the rumours regarding an imminent launch of the handset in India. However, the company has yet to confirm its debut in the country.
Samsung released its Android 17-based One UI 9 update last month alongside the latest generation Galaxy Z foldables. While it is still in the rollout stage for older Samsung Galaxy models, leaks about its next iteration have already begun surfacing. A fresh leak reportedly offers an early look at what to expect from the One UI 9.5 update, which is expected to be months away. It could offer glass-like visual elements across the UI, alongside smoother app animations and other changes.
An alleged hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has leaked online, showing the design. It is shown in blue colour with rounded corners and a flat rear panel. It has a vertical camera island, and the camera module houses three sensors and has a similar design language to the standard Galaxy S26.
Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo are confirmed to come with a 6,000mAh battery. The Ace 5G supports 18W fast charging via a USB Type-C port, with an 18W charger included in the box. The Boltt Ace 5G will have a 6.79-inch HD+ display, while the Evo will come with a 6.78-inch HD+ display. Both phones have a hole-punch cutout for the front cameras on the display.
Samsung will launch five foldable smartphones next year, according to a report citing industry sources. The lineup is said to include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9, Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 9, Galaxy Z TriFold 2, and a new Galaxy Z Fold 9 series wide-folding model. The company reportedly shared the information about the new wide-folding phone with its partners. Samsung’s third book-style foldable or second wide-folding handset will reportedly be equipped with a display better optimised for watching videos. This suggests that the next-generation lineup will include two wide-folding models, one conventional book-style foldable, one clamshell-style foldable, and the new twice-folding phone.
OnePlus said to have worked with BOE to customise the new X4 light-emitting material for the OnePlus 16. This new material is said to offer improved power efficiency compared to the X3 material used in the OnePlus 15. The new display material could double the lifespan compared to the previous generation. The X4 display could outperform Samsung's M-series luminescent material.
The Redmi Note 17 series is all set to be launched in the global markets soon, the company announced on Monday. The handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand made their China debut in July, while the brand also introduced the Redmi Note 17 in 5G and 4G variants globally. The global lineup is expected to comprise three models — Redmi Note 17, Note 17 Pro, and a new Note 17 Pro Max, with several specifications of the latter also revealed.
Poco and Oppo have raised the prices of their old smartphones in India. The Poco X8 Pro is now listed on the e-commerce website at a starting price of Rs. 39,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration, which is notably higher than its launch price of Rs. 32,999. Meanwhile, the higher-end 12GB + 256GB model is now priced at Rs. 42,999, up from its launch price of Rs. 35,999. On the other hand, the Poco X8 Pro Max is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 48,999. The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro is now listed at a higher starting price of Rs. 41,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage model.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be launched first, while the standard Xiaomi 18 will debut later, according to a tipster. If this is true, then the smartphone could be changing its launch schedule for its next-generation handsets. For reference, the Xiaomi 17 was launched in China last year on the same day as the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. This is similar to Apple’s rumoured launch schedule for this, where the tech giant is expected to first launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, and unveil the standard iPhone 18 early next year.
The iQOO 16 could feature a triple rear camera system with three 50-megapixel sensors, based on a new leak. The reported setup includes a 1/1.3-inch main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope unit. Earlier leaks also suggest a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor and 8,500mAh battery. The phone may support 100W charging, wireless charging and IP68 and IP69 protection. Its China launch is expected later this year.
Samsung patent document on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) website suggests that the company is considering a major design change for the Galaxy S27 series. The upcoming phones could feature a horizontal rear camera module. The module appears to sit almost flush with the rear panel. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumoured to come with a 6.9-inch display and a 5,700mAh battery. The Galaxy S27 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display and a 5,200mAh battery.
OnePlus is said to have carried another round of price hikes for several smartphones under its portfolio in India. In recent months, the brand, along with other OEMs, has raised prices of multiple models, owing to a sharp increase in the price of memory components. According to a tipster, OnePlus’ recent price hike affects several smartphones, including the OnePlus Nord 6, Nord CE 6, Nord CE 6 Lite, OnePlus N6, and the recently launched OnePlus N6x.
Vivo Y31T 5G has been listed on the Vivo online store, confirming that the handset will be launched in India soon. The smartphone will be offered in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colour options. On top of this, the Vivo Y31T 5G will be available for purchase in the country in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. However, the company has yet to confirm the exact launch date of the phone. The Vivo Y31T 5G will launch in India as the company’s new dual-SIM phone that runs on Vivo’s Android 16-based OriginOS 6. It will sport a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1,608 pixels) LCD touchscreen, with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,250 nits peak brightness.
