iQOO Z11 Turbo's front-facing camera details teased ahead of official launch. The rear camera unit of the phone will have a 200-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor. It is confirmed to come with Global Esports Network System 2.0 for enhanced connectivity. It will ship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and boast a 6.59-inch display. It will have an IP69-rated build.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which was launched in August 2025. While the handset is expected to come with several upgrades, including the new Exynos 2600 chip, it may not receive any meaningful camera improvements. According to a report, the purported handset will feature similar camera specifications as the current model, including the ultra-wide-angle and selfie shooters.
Realme is reportedly preparing to launch another P series smartphone in India. The handset, with a 10,000mAh battery, has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website with the model number RMX5107. However, the name of the mysterious handset and other details about it, including launch timeline, specifications, features, and colour options, remain under wraps. This comes soon after the Realme P4x 5G was launched in India with a 7,000mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.
Oppo has confirmed that the Oppo A6c will launch in China on January 15. Teaser images show the phone in purple and green with a vertically stacked dual-camera module that closely resembles the Oppo A6x 5G, suggesting it may be a rebranded version for China. Oppo has not revealed specifications yet, but if it is based on the A6x 5G, it could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6,500mAh battery with fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G has been quietly launched in Thailand as a new 5G smartphone. It features a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, a 6nm octa-core chipset, up to 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage expandable via microSD. The phone runs Android 16 with One UI 8.0 and is promised six years of updates. It includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, a 6,000mAh battery with 25W charging, and an IP54-rated build.
The Realme Neo 8 is set to debut in China soon, and its launch date has been announced. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to the Realme Neo 7, which was introduced in December 2024. Ahead of its launch, the company has several details about the handset. It is confirmed to be equipped with a display sourced from Samsung’s display manufacturing division, supporting a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.
Oppo Find N6 will be the first foldable smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm’s octa core 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a tipster claims. The development of the handset is completed, the leaker added. Additionally, the phone is said to carry a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. The key specifications of the Oppo Watch X3 have also surfaced online, along with its colour options. The smartwatch is said to feature 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It might ship with eSIM support and pack a 632mAh battery.
Red Magic has confirmed that the Red Magic 11 Air will launch in China on January 20. The gaming-focused phone is set to feature a full-screen OLED display with a 16-megapixel under-display camera, a transparent rear design, shoulder triggers, and an active cooling system with an internal fan and vapour chamber. TENAA listings point to a 6.85-inch 120Hz panel, a 7,000mAh battery, and up to 24GB RAM. Geekbench results suggest it will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Apple captured the top spot in the global smartphone shipments in 2025, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The global trends also witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) growth of two percent in the preceding year, making it the second year in a row that brands expanded their sell-in numbers. The report highlighted that Samsung came in the second spot after capturing 19 percent of the market.
The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is all set to kick off this week. During the Republic Day-themed sale, shoppers can avail of price cuts, bank offers, coupon-based discounts, and other offers on smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics. Ahead of the sale, Amazon has revealed the deals on iPhone 15, OnePlus 15, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and other top smartphones, which can be availed of beginning January 16.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is set to be launched in China by the smartphone maker on January 19 at 7:30pm local time (5pm IST). The handset will be accompanied by the tech firm’s upcoming Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. The China-based company recently revealed the rear design and colourways of the smartphone. Now, a purported unboxing video of the phone has been leaked online. The video shows the phone’s design in detail, along with its chipset, battery, RAM, storage, OS, and contents of the box.
Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup and its accessories are said to go on sale in Europe starting March 11. This new leak aligns with previously tipped launch schedules. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to be unveiled on February 26 at 7pm (11pm IST) local time in France. They could ship with either the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or the Exynos 2600 SoC, depending on the market
Poco M8 5G sale begins in India, days after it was launched in the country with a curved AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0, and a 5,520mAh battery with fast and reverse charging. Prices start at Rs. 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, going up to Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. During the first 12 hours of sale on January 13, prices drop to Rs. 15,999, with additional Rs. 2,000 bank cashback offers.
Google and Apple announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday. This move will see the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud technology power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. The two tech behemoths will collaborate to power upcoming features part of the Apple Intelligence suite, including a more advanced and personalised version of Siri, which has been on the cards for some time now but is yet to be rolled out.
The Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G was launched in India on January 8, alongside the Oppo Pad 5. All the latest products will be available for purchase beginning today (January 13) at 12pm IST. The Reno 15 Series 5G has three models — Oppo Reno 15 5G, Reno 15 Pro 5G, and Reno 15 Pro Mini 5G, and all of them are available with offers. Customers can avail of cashbacks, no-cost EMI offers, and more.
Realme Neo 8 is confirmed to launch in China soon. As we wait for the formal launch, Realme has teased the display details of the phone. It is confirmed to come with a Samsung M14 OLED panel with up to 165Hz refresh rate. The display will have an ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor for unlocking and crystal-coated glass. Additionally, the phone has been spotted on the TENAA with model number RMX8899.
Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro Max globally in September 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air. Now, the smartphones are set to be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026, the US-based e-commerce platform announced on Monday. Amazon's sale event is scheduled to begin in India on January 16. During the sale, the company is confirmed to offer an instant discount of 10 percent on SBI credit cards.
Nothing is set to open its first flagship store in India, marking a key step in expanding its retail and manufacturing presence in the country. The company has confirmed the store will open soon, though the date and location remain undisclosed. The move follows the registration of CMF India Private Limited and the shift of CMF manufacturing and research to India. New CMF products will launch on January 13, and the store is expected to open after that.
Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design will be launched in China on January 19 by the smartphone maker, along with the Magic 8 Pro Air, the company announced on Monday. The new smartphone will be offered in colourways, dubbed Moonlight Stone and Slate Gray (translated from Chinese). Additionally, the China-based tech firm has also revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming Honor Magic 8 Pro Air. It will be sold in the country in Fairy Purple, Light Orange, Feather White, and Shadow Black (translated from Chinese) shades.
OnePlus 15T is expected to be the next flagship offering from the company. Ahead of the official debut, a tipster has suggested the colourways and specifications of the upcoming phone. The OnePlus 15T is said to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It is said to come in five RAM and storage options with three colour options. It could come with a 7,500mAh battery and a LIPO panel.
Vivo X200T is now confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone will go on sale in the country via Flipkart, as a dedicated microsite on the e-commerce platform is now live. While the Chinese tech firm has yet to reveal the exact launch, specifications, and features of the upcoming phone, it is teased to be equipped with a Zeiss-powered triple rear camera setup, housed inside a circular module. It could be offered in a purple colourway. The handset was recently spotted on the BIS certification website in India.
Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026 will offer iPhone 16, Vivo T4x 5G, and Realme P3 Lite at discounted prices, according to the updated dedicated microsite for the sale event. This comes as part of the company’s celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day, which will be held on January 26. However, the company has yet to reveal the exact discounts for these smartphones. Flipkart will also list electronics, like laptops, Bluetooth speakers, true wireless stereo (TWS), refrigerators, washing machines, and tablets, at relatively low prices during the upcoming sale event.
Redmi’s Turbo 5 lineup is expected to include a standard, Max, and Pro Max model, but new leaks have created confusion about the final naming. A Geekbench listing for model number 2602BRT18C, shared by a tech blogger, suggests it could be the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max. The handset appears to feature a high-end MediaTek chipset, possibly the Dimensity 9500s, along with 16GB of RAM and Android 16. Redmi has only confirmed the Turbo 5 Max so far.
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is set to kick off in India on January 16. The sale event comes as part company's celebrations of India's 77th Republic Day, which will take place on January 26. During the upcoming sale, the e-commerce platform will offer smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, cameras, Bluetooth speakers, true wireless stereos (TWS), wearables, and smart home appliances at discounted prices. Now, the company has revealed the deals and discounts on the OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, and other handsets.
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains unclear.
Vivo Y500i has been launched in China by the smartphone maker as the latest addition to its handset lineup. The new Vivo Y500i is currently on sale in the country via the Vivo China online store. The tech firm offers the handset in Galaxy Silver, Phoenix Welcomes Gold, and Obsidian Black (translated from Chinese) colourways. It is equipped with a 7,200mAh battery. It also offers 44W wired fast charging support. It carries a single rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel shooter.
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is set to go live starting January 16, and just like the company’s other flagship sale events, individuals will see discounts and deals across a wide range of devices. While the e-commerce giant has not revealed many deals for the upcoming sale, iQOO India has now shared the discounted prices of some of its handsets that will be available during the sale.
Infinix Note 60 has reportedly been spotted on Google Console listing. The smartphone comes with model number X6879. The listing reveals that the handset might come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor. The handset is also reported to pack 8GB of RAM and might run on Android 16.
The Honor X80 key specifications and features have been tipped online. The smartphone is reported to feature a massive 10,000mAh battery. Moreover, the device is reported to pack a 6.81-inch LTPS display and might be priced under 1,000 Yuan. Here’s everything you need to know.
Bixby, on an unspecified beta version of the upcoming Android 16-based OneUI 8.5 update, was spotted using Perplexity's capabilities to answer complex queries. Now, an X user claims that Samsung could also integrate DeepSeek's generative AI features to power Bixby Live on OneUI 8.5, along with Perplexity. Samsung is reportedly making the move to compete with Google's Gemini Live assistant. Bixby could also get new features in the future, including generating answers based on a phone's camera feed.
Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be in the works as the next entrant in the company's Magic 8 series. Ahead of the formal announcement, the launch date and alleged promotional images of the phone have leaked online. The new model will succeed the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, which was launched in 2024. It is said to include a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and a 7,200mAh battery.
Oppo Reno 15c 5G has launched in India with sales set for February. The phone is priced at Rs. 34,999 for the 8GB RAM variant and Rs. 37,999 for the 12GB option. It features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, Android 16-based ColorOS 16, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The handset also offers a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and an IP66, IP68, and IP69-rated build.
Red Magic 11 Air is scheduled to launch in China soon. The imminent arrival of the upcoming thin and light smartphone was recently confirmed by the Red Magic General Manager Jiang Chao in a post on Weibo. While the company has yet to reveal other details about the handset, including its exact launch date, specifications, features, design, colourways, and pricing in China, it is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s octa Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which was released in 2024. Now, another has revealed the dimensions, display, battery capacity, and charging support of the Red Magic 11 Air.
Homegrown brand Lava is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India. The company recently shared a teaser for an upcoming handset on a microblogging site, revealing a key design element. It is teased to feature a dual display, with the secondary screen located at the back of the phone, alongside the camera island. While the company has yet to reveal any details, the upcoming Lava smartphone is seen with dual rear cameras.
Realme Neo 8 is all set to go official next week. Ahead of the formal debut, the handset has surfaced on benchmarking website Geekbench, hinting at its key specifications. The phone was spotted with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 16GB RAM and Android 16. It is expected to come with upgrades over the Realme Neo 7.
Realme 16 Pro 5G was launched in India on January 6, along with the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. The new smartphones are now on sale in the country via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The Realme 16 Pro 5G is offered in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and India-exclusive Orchid Purple colourways, while the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is available in Master Gold, Master Grey, and India-exclusive Camellia Pink colour options. Both handsets are equipped with 7,000mAh Titan batteries with support for 80W wired fast charging. The Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to receive a major charging upgrade, with leaks pointing to 60W fast wired charging. Tipster Ice Universe claims internal tests show the phone can charge from 0 to 75 percent in 30 minutes under controlled conditions. Earlier sightings on China’s 3C site also suggest 60W support and no charger in the box. The upgrade may debut as Super Fast Charging 3.0, alongside reported 25W Qi2 wireless charging, ahead of a possible February 2026 launch.
Oppo is developing two foldable smartphones for 2026 as part of its next-generation Find series, according to a report. One of the models is said to be the Oppo Find N7, which could be launched in the second half of this year. As per the report, the purported book-style foldable is expected to sport a wider form factor, offering a broader viewing area. Meanwhile, the company is also reportedly gearing up to launch the Oppo Find N6 in China next month.
Tecno Spark Go 3 will be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 16 at 12pm local time, the company announced on Friday. A dedicated microsite for the smartphone on Amazon is now live, revealing the phone's availability, features, design, and a colour option. It is claimed to ship with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Its predecessor, the Spark Go 2, was launched in India in June 2025 with a 5,000mAh battery and an Unisoc T7250 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series could go official next month. Recent reports suggest that the majority of the new lineup will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. Qualcomm is also said to be in talks with Samsung Electronics for manufacturing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 using Samsung's 2nm manufacturing process. The chip is currently produced by TSMC using a 3nm process.
The Realme Neo 8 launch date has been announced by the company. The upcoming handset is expected to be introduced in China as the successor to the Realme Neo 7, which debuted in December 2024. Alongside its launch date confirmation, the brand has also teased a key detail about the smartphone’s display. The Realme Neo 8 is confirmed to be equipped with a screen sourced from Samsung Display, corroborating previous leaks.
Apple’s iOS 26 has been downloaded and installed by only a small percentage of iPhone users, according to a report citing data from a web analytics service. The reason behind this is said to be the new Liquid Glass design, which was met with criticism for causing legibility issues due to the transparent UI elements. Moreover, iOS 26’s adoption rate is significantly lower than the previous OS versions at the same time after their release, the report highlighted. After receiving flak from users, Apple started rolling out options to adjust the opacity of the UI elements, allowing users to make widgets and dialogue boxes less transparent.
Redmi Note 15 5G goes on sale in India today. The new Note series smartphone will be available to purchase via the Xiaomi India website, retail partners, and Amazon. As part of the sale, Redmi is offering some bank-based discounts for customers. The Redmi Note 15 5G features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It carries a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has reportedly been spotted on the Google Play Console Supported Devices list. The listing reveals the model number SM-M076B and the codename A07x, suggesting it may be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A07 5G. The unusual “e” branding hints at a shift in Samsung’s budget naming strategy. The device may share specifications with the purported Galaxy A07 5G, including a Dimensity 6300 SoC, 8GB RAM, Android 16, and a 6,000mAh battery.
Vivo X200T is expected to launch soon, and details about the phone have been surfacing online for a couple of months. A new leak has suggested the full specifications of this model. It is tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC and a 6,200mAh battery. The phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It may ship with Android 16, and Vivo is expected to provide five major Android OS updates and seven years of security patches for the phone.
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was limited to the latest Pixel 10 models. The report mentions that this feature is in development for older Pixel models too, beginning with the Pixel 9 series.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V were recently announced as the company’s first smartphones of 2026 in China. Another OnePlus handset, however, may be on the cards, too. According to a tipster, the China-based brand is said to be developing a new smartphone powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It is expected to feature a flat OLED screen, large and rounded corners and a 9,000mAh-class battery.
OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V have been launched in China with Snapdragon chipsets. The new lineup features 9,000mAh battery units and has IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. OnePlus Turbo 6 is launched in Light Chaser Silver, Lone Black and Wild Green (translated from Chinese) colourways.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will be launched in China by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 19, the tech firm announced on Thursday via a social media post. However, the company has yet to reveal other details about the upcoming handset, like its specifications, features, design, and colourways. Separately, a tipster has shared the real-life image of the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, revealing its colourways and design. The phone is said to pack a 5,500mAh battery.
Itel Zeno 20 Max has been launched in India in three colour options. The new phone features a 5,000mAh battery and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. It has the Dynamic Bar feature and is equipped with the Unisoc T7100 chipset. It features a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ display and has an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Itel Zeno 20 Max has 15W charging support.
