Nothing Phone 3a series is scheduled to debut in India and globally on March 4. Ahead of its anticipated launch, the British original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has showcased the design of the base model in the series dubbed the Nothing Phone 3a. While it shares several design elements with the high-end Phone 3a Pro such as the Glyph interface, the handset’s rear camera module has a distinctly different appearance, giving the Phone 3a a more uniform look.

Samsung is reportedly testing high-capacity silicon-carbon smartphone batteries, including 12,000mAh and 18,000mAh prototypes, according to a tipster. A larger 20,000mAh prototype reportedly failed durability tests after about 960 charge cycles. The 12,000mAh version uses a dual-cell design, while the 18,000mAh model uses three cells. Samsung SDI is said to be refining cell stacking and battery management systems as testing continues. Silicon-carbon batteries can store more energy than lithium-ion cells, potentially enabling thinner smartphones with significantly larger battery capacities in future devices.

OnePlus 15T will be available for purchase in China in “White Chocolate” (translated from Chinese) colour option, along with the recently announced “Pure Cocoa” (brown) and “Relaxing Matcha” (green) shades, the company announced on Tuesday. The handset is scheduled to be launched in China later this month. The phone is now available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store. It is confirmed to sport a 6.32-inch display, along with 1.1mm thick bezels.

Infinix GT 50 Pro 5G real-life images have been shared by a tech blogger, revealing the phone’s design. Additionally, the smartphone has reportedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database, suggesting that the rumoured Infinix could be launched soon in the country. The phone is shown to carry a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera island. Moreover, it could feature a SIM tray on the bottom. The smartphone is tipped to sport a 50-megapixel main camera on the back.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Oppo Find X9s have reportedly received NBTC certification in Thailand, suggesting an upcoming global launch. According to a report, the handsets were listed with model numbers CPH2841 and CPH2873. Oppo has confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra will launch in select global markets later this year, marking the brand’s first Ultra model to debut outside China. The report also claims the Find X9s could use the Dimensity 9500s chipset, while the Find X9 Ultra may be priced around Rs. 1,40,000.

The Oppo K14x 5G was launched in India in February as the first model in the latest K14 lineup. The brand has now introduced a new RAM and storage configuration for the handset. Customers can now purchase the Oppo K14x 5G’s new base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The company says it aims to make the handset more accessible to value-conscious buyers such as students and first-time smartphone users.

Vivo has revealed new details about the telephoto system of the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra. The handset will feature built-in lenses covering 14mm, 35mm, 85mm, and 200mm focal lengths, with optional Zeiss teleconverter accessories extending the range to 400mm. One accessory, called the "Big Gun" 400, supports high magnification and 200-megapixel optical output with up to 17.4x zoom. Vivo also introduced a lighter "Lipstick" 200mm teleconverter weighing 153g. The system includes 3-degree optical stabilisation, supports CIPA stabilisation ratings, and offers 14 shooting modes for photography and video.

The Vivo T5x 5G will be launched in India next week, the company announced on Tuesday. The successor to the Vivo T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025, will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. The brand claims its upcoming handset will offer the largest battery life in its segment, while also having an IP68 + IP69-rated build for dust and water resistance. It is confirmed to run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

Poco C85x 5G has been launched in India by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the second model in the company’s C85 lineup. The phone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 14 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The new Poco C85x 5G will be available for purchase in Black, Gold, and Green colour options. It will be offered in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset is backed by a 6,300mAh battery. It also features a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 32-megapixel primary shooter.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be equipped with a redesigned rear camera module, as per the leaked computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the phone. The purported renders were shared online by Android Headlines. The rumoured foldable from the Mountain View-based company is shown to feature a rectangular deco on the back, featuring two pill-shaped camera modules to house a triple rear camera unit. The company could reposition the LED flash to the left of the camera island. It appears to sport similar hole punch display cutouts on the cover and foldable screens as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

iQOO reportedly teased the upcoming iQOO Z11 smartphone in China during its seventh anniversary event. The handset is confirmed to feature a 165Hz gaming display and a 9,020mAh battery, the largest ever used in an iQOO phone. The device has also appeared on certification sites, suggesting an imminent launch. Leaks indicate it may sport a 6.83-inch 1.5K display, support 90W fast charging, and offer a 16GB + 512GB configuration. The iQOO Z11 is expected to launch in China later this month.

Apple now assembles about 25 percent of the total iPhone units in India, according to a Bloomberg report. This reportedly comes as the Cupertino-based tech giant continues to shift its manufacturing base from China to other regions due to multiple reasons, including geopolitics. The company is said to annually produce between 220 million and 230 million smartphone units. In 2025, the tech giant, through its contract manufacturers, including Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron, assembles about 55 million units. This comes months after a Union Minister announced that the company shipped $16 million worth of iPhone models from India in the first nine months of FY26.

Apple is said to have finalised its plans for the next-generation entry-level smartphone in its lineup, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 18e. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already locked in development plans for the purported handset even before the new iPhone 17e is publicly available for purchase. Previous reports indicate that Apple may launch only three iPhone models this year, breaking away from a pattern that has continued since 2020.

Vivo appears to have showcased another X300-series smartphone at MWC 2026, which leaks suggest could be the rumoured Vivo X300 Max. The handset was seen during a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 presentation and was identified by a journalist, who shared images showing the model number V2548A. Photos indicate a Zeiss-branded rear camera layout with three visible sensors. The phone has also surfaced on China’s 3C certification database with support for 90W wired charging and is expected to feature a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.

Poco X8 Pro series will be launched in select global markets on March 17, according to a report citing industry sources. This comes soon after the company confirmed that its upcoming Poco X series, expected to be called the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra and Dimensity 9500s chipsets, respectively. In the past, the phones have also been spotted on Xiaomi's website in Europe. The Poco X8 lineup is confirmed to be launched in India soon.

Xiaomi, on Friday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent, dubbed miclaw, for its smartphones and smart home devices. The agentic AI assistant has now entered a limited closed beta phase, and the company is now testing how the agent performs in real-world scenarios. The Chinese tech giant said that the tool is designed to function as a device-wide assistant that can autonomously complete tasks across third-party apps and system features.

OnePlus 15T is confirmed to feature a 6.32-inch flat display. The display has rounded corners and slim bezels on all four sides. It is confirmed to feature an upgraded 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and support magnetic accessories. Separately, the OnePlus 15T was spotted on Geekbench with model number OnePlus PLZ110. It was spotted with Android 16 and 16GB RAM. The OnePlus 15T is already confirmed to ship with a 7,500mAh battery.

Vivo X300 Ultra was recently showcased at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. A company executive recently confirmed that the handset will feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, and has now shared more information about its upgraded periscope telephoto unit. It is claimed to adopt a gimbal-style stabilisation concept, achieving CIPA 7.0 professional-grade stabilisation. Apart from this, the Vivo X300 Ultra will also introduce a new focus tracking technology.

Poco C85x 5G will be launched in India on March 10 as the latest addition to the Poco C series, the Chinese smartphone announced on Friday. On top of this, the Xiaomi sub-brand has updated the dedicated microsite for the handset to reveal its design. The phone appears with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. The handset is shown to sport a dual-tone flat panel on the back. Moreover, it will be offered in at least a gold colour option. More details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected apps misuse Android’s partial wake lock mechanism and keep the CPU running in the background.

Poco X8 Pro Max has reportedly been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the Xiaomi 2602BPC18G model number. The handset appears with an octa core chipset. This comes soon after the Xiaomi sub-brand teased that one of the models in the upcoming Poco X8 series will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, while the second phone will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The handsets are expected to be launched by the company later this month in India.

Motorola Razr 70 has appeared on the TENAA certification database, revealing key specifications of the upcoming foldable smartphone. The listing suggests it will feature a 6.9-inch OLED main display and a 3.63-inch cover screen, similar to the Razr 60. It is expected to be powered by a 2.75GHz octa-core chipset with up to 18GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The phone may include dual 50-megapixel rear cameras and a 32-megapixel front camera. Battery capacity and dimensions appear largely unchanged from the previous generation.

Google Pixel 10a is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The handset was launched in the country and other global markets on February 18 as the entry-level addition to its flagship Pixel 10 series. The new Pixel 10a is offered in a single 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configuration and in Berry, Fog, Lavender, and Obsidian colour options. It packs a 5,100mAh battery and features the same Tensor G4 chipset, which powers last year’s Pixel 9a. The new smartphone also ships with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Oppo Find N6 will launch later this month. Now, Oppo announced that the Watch X3 will be launched alongside the new foldable smartphone. The company has posted a teaser video revealing the design of the wearable. Meanwhile, a well-known tipster shared alleged renders of the Oppo Find N6 on X. The renders show the phone in black, grey and orange colour options. The foldable is rumoured to come with a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch external screen.

Realme C83 5G has been launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker as the latest addition to its lineup. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 7 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart and the Realme online store. It will be available for purchase in Blooming Purple and Sprouting Green colour options, and three RAM and storage configurations. It sports a 6.8-inch HD+ (720x1,570 pixels) LCD screen, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate and up to 900 nits of peak brightness. The phone packs a 7,000mAh Titan Battery with support for 15W wired charging.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has debuted in India as a new mid-premium smartphone with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 710 primary rear camera with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The device packs a 7,000mAh battery with 68W charging and is priced from Rs. 26,999.

Samsung has reportedly increased the prices of several smartphones in India across its Galaxy M, F, and A series. The revisions are said to have taken effect on March 5. Updated prices are already reflected on Samsung’s official website. Models including the Galaxy M36, F36, M17 5G, F17 5G, A17 5G, and A06 5G have seen hikes of up to Rs. 3,000 depending on the variant. Samsung has not yet responded to Gadgets 360’s request for comment.

Chinese regulatory TENAA published a listing for an upcoming Honor phone. The handset listed with model number LNA-AN00 is believed to be the Honor X80i. As per the entry, it has a 6.6-inch OLED display with 1,200x2,600 pixels resolution. It is listed with an octa-core processor with a 2.6GHz CPU speed. It has a dual rear camera unit and a 6,800mAh battery.

The OnePlus 15T is expected to go official in China soon as the latest addition to the OnePlus family, which already comprises the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R. While its launch date has yet to be announced, a tipster has shed light on what it could offer in the display department. It is tipped to feature a 1.5K resolution screen with support for a high refresh rate. Meanwhile, a company official has confirmed several details about the upcoming OnePlus 15T, too.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G are expected to go official soon as the latest additions to the Galaxy A-series lineup. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the handsets, their full specifications have been leaked. According to a report, both models will come with a 120Hz full HD+ AMOLED screen. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC, while the Galaxy A57 5G could run on a slightly more powerful processor.

Samsung has filed a design patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the US, which received registration approval earlier this month, on March 3. The patent document reveals the design of the purported clamshell-style foldable smartphone. The handset will reportedly feature two cover displays, along with a dual rear camera unit and an LED flash. If the phone goes into production, it would mark a shift from the company's current design. For context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 sports a single 4.1-inch AMOLED display on the outside.

Nothing Phone 4a has been launched in India and other global markets, along with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The new smartphones are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The latest Phone 4a will be available for purchase in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, which is built on a 4nm Gen 2 TSMC process. It is backed by a 5,400mAh battery, with support for 50W wired fast charging. It is equipped with the new Glyph Bar interface, which comprises 63 mini-LEDs and six individually addressable zones.

Oppo’s upcoming Find N6 foldable is expected to launch in China in March, although the company has not revealed the exact date yet. Recent leaks suggest the phone may feature a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner LTPO screen with adaptive refresh rates. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and include a Hasselblad-backed triple camera system with a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The handset could also pack a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Honor 600 Lite has been launched with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display and a 6,520mAh battery with 45W charging support. It has a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Honor 600 Lite is currently available in Malaysia in two colour options.

Vivo teased the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Thursday. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025. Alongside its launch confirmation, the brand has highlighted its benchmark score, suggesting that it will focus on performance within the mid-range segment. While its specifications have yet to be announced, leaks suggested that the upcoming Vivo T5x 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset.

Oppo and MediaTek jointly announced new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for future smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The two companies are collaborating to develop and deploy new AI features for Oppo phones that do not require cloud connectivity to function. The announcements were made at MediaTek’s AI for Life keynote on Wednesday.

Lava Bold 2 5G will be launched in India soon by the Noida-based smartphone maker as the successor to last year’s Lava Bold 5G. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Amazon, confirming that it will be sold in the country via the e-commerce platform. Moreover, the company has teased the design of the handset. The soon-to-be-launched Bold 2 5G will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup, housed inside a rectangular camera module. To recap, the Lava Bold 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with a 5,000mAh battery.

Nubia Neo 5 GT has been unveiled at the MWC 2026. The new gaming-focused smartphone has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC and has a 360-degree game antenna. It carries a 6,210mAh dual-cell battery with up to 80W wired charging support and bypass charging support.

Upcoming flagship phones from OnePlus, iQOO, and Redmi may launch at higher prices, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. Models such as the OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max could start at around CNY 5,000 (roughly Rs. 66,000) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. These devices are expected to use next-generation chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or MediaTek Dimensity 9600. Higher production costs, including expensive 2nm wafers from TSMC and rising memory prices, may drive the increase. Some brands may also reserve 2nm chips for premium models.

Infinix Note 60 Ultra has been launched globally by the Chinese smartphone maker as the flagship addition to the company’s Note lineup. The phone was unveiled on Thursday during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The new Infinix Note 60 Ultra is scheduled to go on sale in select global markets via the company’s online store. It will be offered in Amalfi Blue, Monza Red, Roma Silver, and Torino Black colourways. While the company has yet to reveal the pricing of the phone, it was reportedly spotted on the company’s website in Malaysia.

Realme Narzo Power 5G has been launched in India in two colour options with a 10,001mAh battery. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset under the hood. It has a 6.78-inch display and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main rear camera. The new phone is currently available for purchase in India through Amazon and the Realme India website.

In new Weibo posts, OnePlus China’s President, Li Jie Louis, has officially announced that the OnePlus 15T will come with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. It will also come with a 7,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The battery uses Glacier Battery technology. The launch date of the OnePlus 15T is currently under wraps, but it is likely to go official later this month.

Nothing has teased the Nothing Phone 4a Pro ahead of its launch, revealing a silhouette with a Glyph Matrix display on the back. The feature, first seen on the Nothing Phone 3, uses micro-LEDs arranged in a pixel grid to show alerts, widgets, and custom notifications. The standard Phone 4a will use a simpler Glyph Bar design and launch in Black, Blue, Pink, and White. The Phone 4a may start at Rs. 31,999, while the Pro could begin around Rs. 40,000.

Xiaomi 17T will be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker at the end of April or in May, according to a tipster. If this is true, the rumoured handset would be the third model in the upcoming lineup in the country. For reference, the Xiaomi 17 series, which will include the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the standard Xiaomi 17, is scheduled to be unveiled in the country on March 11. The two phones were launched in select global markets on February 28 in Barcelona, Spain. The purported Xiaomi 17T is expected to succeed last year’s Xiaomi 15T.

Oppo smartphones will soon support file transfers with Apple devices through Android’s Quick Share, the company announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday. The move is expected to enable compatibility with AirDrop, allowing Oppo users to send and receive files directly with iPhones and other Apple devices, eliminating the dependency on third-party apps. The development is aimed at improving cross-platform interoperability between Android and Apple devices.

Xiaomi is said to be planning to upgrade its in-house chips for its smartphones on a yearly basis. Speaking to a publication on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday, officials reportedly said that the China-based company plans to deploy its proprietary mobile processors in Xiaomi devices sold globally, not just on its home turf. The company is also working on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for overseas markets.

Samsung may soon launch the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, with recent leaks revealing details about their specifications and design. New Geekbench listings suggest both smartphones could offer improved performance over their predecessors. The Galaxy A37 (SM-A376B) scored 1138 in single-core and 3450 in multi-core tests, while the Galaxy A57 (SM-A576B) recorded 1385 and 4469. The phones are expected to feature Exynos chipsets, Android 16-based One UI 8.5, triple rear cameras, IP68 ratings, and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Vivo has launched the X300 FE in Russia, a rebadged version of a Vivo S series phone that was launched in China. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6. The phone includes IP68 and IP69 dust‑ and water‑resistance, a triple‑camera setup, and a 6,500mAh battery supporting 90W FlashCharge fast charging.

Vivo V70 FE will launch in Indonesia on March 9. The handset is set to feature a dual rear camera setup led by a 200-megapixel sensor with OIS, three colour options, and slim display bezels. The handset will run OriginOS 6 and pack a 7,000mAh battery with 90W FlashCharge support, along with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. Expected specifications include a 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and a 32-megapixel front camera.

Tecno Pop X was launched in India on Wednesday as a budget smartphone. It will go on sale later this week and features an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It allows users to make calls to nearby devices even without a cellular network connection, offering added convenience in low‑coverage areas.

MediaTek demonstrated support for wireless emergency alerts sent through satellite links, working together with Starlink. The chipmaker is partnering with Starlink to add satellite communication features. MediaTek says more than 4.4 million people have used Starlink Mobile during emergencies, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is already available in Canada, Japan, and the US. The firm also showed AI privacy glasses and long‑range zoom technology at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.