iPhone 17 was launched globally, including in India, in September 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. The handset was unveiled in India at a starting price of Rs. 82,900 for the base 256GB storage variant. However, now customers can buy Apple’s smartphone at a discounted price during the Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026 Early Bird Deals. While the sale event will start in the country on January 17, the company has begun teasing deals and offers on electronics from different categories.
Oppo Find X9s will be launched in select global markets on the same day as the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. However, the smartphone maker is seemingly not bringing the Oppo Find X9s Pro model to global markets, reserving it for the Chinese market. Along with the announcement, the company has also revealed the design and camera configuration of the upcoming smartphone. The handset will be equipped with a triple rear camera unit, housed inside a square-shaped camera island. On the other hand, the Oppo Find X9s Pro is teased to feature four cameras on the back.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro has been listed on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, a tipster claims. The listing reportedly reveals key details about the smartphone, including its chipset, OS version, RAM, and performance. The handset is said to be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, which is said to feature a prime core, three performance, and four efficiency cores. The handset might ship with 12GB of RAM and Android 16. The company recently started teasing the launch of a new phone, hinting that the Motorola Edge 70 Pro could be launched soon in India. It is expected to go on sale in India via Flipkart.
Apple is said to be facing production delays with its first foldable iPhone. The purported handset, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, previously targeted a 2026 launch timeline. A new report suggests that it has slipped behind schedule during its development phase. Consequently, this delay may impact production timelines and availability at launch, which is speculated to take place in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Oppo F33 Pro was reportedly spotted on the Google Play Console website, with model number CPH2835. The screenshot in the listing shows that the handset will feature 8GB RAM and a MediaTek MT6835 chipset, which refers to the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor. The Oppo F33 Pro will launch in India on April 15 at 12pm IST. It will go on sale via Amazon and the Oppo India website.
Xiaomi has listed the Redmi R70 5G and Redmi R70m 5G in China, revealing their specifications and pricing. Both phones feature a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD panel, Unisoc T8300 chipset, and dual SIM 5G support. They offer similar cameras, with a 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front sensor. The key difference lies in battery and memory, with the R70m offering a larger 6,300mAh battery and higher RAM. Both support 15W charging, run HyperOS 3, and come in multiple colour options.
Redmi has begun revealing more details about its upcoming handset in China, the Redmi K90 Max. With its launch set for April 21, the Xiaomi sub-brand has shared information about the phone’s processor, along with its gaming capabilities. It is confirmed to be powered by a flagship Dimensity processor from MediaTek. The Redmi K90 Max will also feature a dedicated chip for handling graphics-intensive tasks, enabling 165fps support in gaming.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M47 soon, as the device has appeared on internal test servers in India and Nepal with model number SM-M476B, according to a new report. The phone was earlier spotted on the IMEI database, confirming development. It may arrive in the second half of the year with 5G support and bring upgrades over the Galaxy M44. Expected features include competitive pricing, a Super AMOLED display, and a large battery. The Galaxy F70 Pro is likely to be its counterpart.
Oppo A6s Pro has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company’s A6 lineup. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on April 17. However, currently it is available for pre-order via the Oppo China online store. The phone is offered in three colour options, dubbed Good Fortune Abounds (white), Moon Shines Brightly in the Night (blue), and Soaring to Great Heights (silver) (translated from Chinese). The phone is backed by a 7,000mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging.
Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026), the tech firm’s next-generation gaming phone, will be launched in China in May, the company announced on Monday. While not much is known about the smartphone, it is expected to compete with the Red Magic 11 Pro series. The gaming handset was also recently spotted in a leaked hands-on image, which suggested that it might feature a triple rear camera unit and an LED flash, housed inside a square-shaped rear camera module. Lenovo’s last Legion Y series gaming phone was launched in China in August 2022, creating a near four-year gap between the debut of the two models.
Motorola is expected to launch the Razr 70 Ultra soon alongside the Razr 70, with the device possibly branded as the Razr Ultra 2026 in the US. It may retain many features of the Razr 60 Ultra, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and dual displays. The phone is tipped to feature a 7-inch inner screen, a 4-inch cover display, and three 50-megapixel cameras. It could pack a larger 5,000mAh battery, support 68W charging, run Android 16, and offer similar design, dimensions, and IP48 rating.
Vivo is said to be broadening its ambitions in mobile imaging beyond the conventional smartphone camera. Following the launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra at the company’s recent spring launch event, senior executives shared deeper insights into the philosophy and technology behind its latest flagship. An expansive roadmap was also outlined, which builds upon the Vivo X300 Ultra’s imaging capabilities but also looks at new device form factors and accessories that could address real-world needs.
The Xiaomi 17 series was launched in China in September last year, and now leaks about the Xiaomi 18 series have started popping up online. A new leak suggests that the Xiaomi 18 Pro will come with battery and camera upgrades over the Xiaomi 17 Pro. It is said to run on a new chipset manufactured using the 2nm process. It could offer 100W wired charging support and wireless charging support. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is likely to be revealed in the second half of this year.
Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G has been launched in India as the latest edition to the smartphone maker’s Narzo lineup. The new handset is set to go on sale in the country via Amazon. The phone is offered in two colour options, dubbed Frost Silver and Thunder Black. It is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The new smartphone also boasts a 7,000mAh battery, which is claimed to provide up to 10 hours of video playback on a single charge. Moreover, it gets a dual rear camera system, headlined by a 13-megapixel AI camera.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. The lineup may introduce a deep red colour option, with tipsters and reports suggesting prototypes and renders of the shade. Other expected colours include grey and silver. Apple is also testing two display designs: one with the current layout and another with a smaller “Mini Dynamic Island” that uses under-display Face ID components. The final decision is pending, while the rear design is likely to remain largely unchanged.
Apple will reportedly use the optically clear adhesive (OCA) to achieve a crease-free touchscreen on its first foldable handset, according to a report. This specially optimised glue usually comes in handy for bonding glass. In the smartphone industry, OCA is often used for creating a bond between the protective films and the display glass, since it is not visible to the naked eye. However, Apple will reportedly leverage the adhesive’s viscoelastic properties, which determine how much deformation any material can undergo before breaking.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro could launch in India and global markets soon. Ahead of the formal launch, the Edge series smartphone has appeared on the TDRA website with the model number XT2607-1. The upcoming handset is rumoured to ship with a Snapdragon 8 series chipset and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. It could feature a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is expected to come with upgrades over last year's Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Redmi K90 Max is set to go official in China soon. It is expected to join the existing K90 and K90 Pro Max models in the Xiaomi sub-brand’s lineup. Soon after the company confirmed its launch date, the upcoming handset has now surfaced on a benchmarking site, with the listing revealing several key specifications. The Redmi K90 Max is said to ship with 16GB of RAM. It may run on Android 16.
The Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE are set to be unveiled in the global markets soon, joining the X300 and X300 Pro as the latest additions to the flagship lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the launch date of the upcoming handsets in India has been leaked by a tipster. Both models are tipped to be introduced in early May. Sales of the X300 Ultra and X300 FE may begin on May 14.
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.
