Realme on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with camera equipment company Ricoh to bring the tradition of conventional cameras into mobile photography. As part of this collaboration, the two brands will work together to develop imaging systems for Realme handsets, offering deep customisation which is claimed to mimic the feel of a RICOH GR camera. Consequently, the first co-created product will be launched with the Realme GT 8 Pro later this month.
Realme has teased the launch of the Narzo 100x 5G in India through an official microsite. The teaser reveals part of the handset's rear design and carries the tagline "Non-Stop Power, Loading Soon!", hinting at a possible focus on battery life. While specifications and the launch date remain under wraps, the smartphone is expected to join the recently launched Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G in the company's lineup. More details are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Samsung Galaxy M67 spotted on Geekbench website with model number SM-M676K. It is listed with an octa-core Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset clocked at 2.80GHz. The listing shows the phone with Android 17 and 8GB RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M67 posted a single-core score of 1,435 and a multi-core score of 3,744.
Nubia will launch the "world's first mass-produced AI-powered smartphone" soon, Nubia’s President Ni Fei announced on Wednesday in a post on Weibo. The handset will be unveiled during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026. The event is scheduled to begin on July 17 and will conclude on July 20, and will take place in Shanghai. However, the Nubia President did not confirm the name of the upcoming AI-powered handset. Tipster Whylab claims in a post on the Chinese microblogging platform that the upcoming Nubia handset could be the successor to the Nubia M153.
Vivo appears to be readying the Vivo X500 series. As we wait for the official launch, a leak has detailed the key specifications of a phone which is believed to be either the X500 Pro Mini or the Vivo X500 Pro. It is expected to come with the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. The phone is likely to have a battery capacity of around 7,000mAh. It is said to feature a 64-megapixel 85mm periscope telephoto camera and a large LOFIC primary sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A18 has been spotted in leaked computer-aided design (CAD) renders, revealing the handset's design and key specifications. The Galaxy A18 is shown to feature a pill-shaped rear camera module, similar to its predecessor. However, there is a subtle difference between the camera islands of the two. While Galaxy A17 5G’s deco is finished in black, the one found on the Samsung Galaxy A18 appears to sport the colour of the body instead. Other design features appear to be identical between the two smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy A18 is shown to sport a flat rear panel, with an LED flash placed in the top-left corner, next to the camera module.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is scheduled for later this month. Ahead of the bi-annual hardware launch event, the South Korean tech conglomerate has begun pre-reservations for its next-generation Galaxy foldable smartphones and smartwatches in India. While the company did not name the handsets, the rumour mill suggests Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be announced.
Moto G77 Power has been launched in India. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on July 13 via Flipkart and the Motorola India online store. The Moto G77 Power is offered in Pantone Fuchsia Red, Pantone Impenetrable, and Pantone Nautical Blue colour options. The new handset is powered by a 6nm octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. For optics, the Moto G77 Power carries a dual rear camera system, headlined by a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary shooter. It packs a 7,000mAh battery that is claimed to provide up to 59 hours of battery life.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly retain the aluminium alloy design introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro. The upcoming phone is said to have a noticeably thicker aluminium frame and camera module than its predecessor. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in September this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone. It could come with a triple rear camera unit and a 2nm A20 chipset.
Honor Robot Phone could launch in August, according to a Weibo post by a tipster. Honor has already confirmed that the smartphone will go on sale in China during the second half of 2026. The handset features a retractable rear camera module with a 4DoF gimbal and AI-powered tracking. Separate leaks also suggest it could carry a 200-megapixel primary camera. The Robot Phone is expected to debut Honor's imaging partnership with ARRI and support professional video recording features.
Redmi Note 17 series will be launched in China on July 14 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the Xiaomi sub-brand announced on Wednesday. The new smartphone lineup will include at least two models, namely Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro. Along with the launch date announcement, the company has also revealed the design of the Redmi Note 17 series. Both phones are shown to feature a square-shaped rear camera module, placed in the top-left corner of the flat panel. While one of the handsets is shown to feature a dual camera unit, the other appears with a single shooter on the back. The Redmi Note 17 Pro has also been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
Vivo X Fold 6 is said to go official in India in October this year. That's about a few months later than Vivo's usual launch timings. For comparison, the Vivo X Fold 5 was released in July last year, while the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro was released in June 2024. The Vivo X Fold 6 is tipped to be priced above Rs. 1,05,000 in India. Specification-wise, the Indian variant of the Vivo X Fold 6 is said to be similar to the Chinese variant. It could come with a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 40W wireless charging support.
Google Pixel 11 series is expected to launch globally on August 12 at 3 pm PT (3:30 am IST). Soon after the invites surfaced online, the price, storage variants, and colour options of the upcoming Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold surfaced online. The leaked prices hint that the handsets will see a significant price hike in the EU and the UK over the Pixel 10 lineup. Moreover, the Mountain View-based tech giant will reportedly not launch a 128GB storage option for the phones.
Samsung has reportedly increased the prices of seven Galaxy smartphone lineups in India, according to a leaked internal document shared by a tipster on X. The revision, which reportedly took effect on July 4, affects select Galaxy A, Galaxy F and Galaxy M series models, with retail prices rising by up to Rs. 1,000 across variants. While the revised prices for some handsets are already visible on the Samsung India website, others had not been updated at the time of writing. Gadgets 360 has contacted Samsung for comment.
Samsung finally announced the date for its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. At the bi-annual showcase, the South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to take the wraps off its latest generations of foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the rumoured wide foldable being the most anticipated model of the lineup. Samsung also teased that the upcoming Galaxy devices will combine "intelligent capabilities" with new form factors, hinting towards an expanded device portfolio.
Google announced its Made by Google event on Tuesday. The annual hardware launch event is expected to introduce the next-generation flagship Pixel lineup, widely referred to as the Pixel 11 series. The event will once again be held in New York City, marking the second consecutive year that Google has chosen the US city as its launch venue. Alongside the smartphones, the Mountain View-based tech giant is also rumoured to unveil the Pixel Watch 5 series.
A LinkedIn teaser shared by Qualcomm Korea President Spencer Kim hints at another Snapdragon-powered Samsung Galaxy device. The video features a Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip on a stylised circuit board before ending with Samsung branding and the message "Power up with Snapdragon". The teaser does not identify the product or reveal hardware details. It comes amid reports that Qualcomm is preparing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro chipsets, although the company has not confirmed those specifications.
The upcoming iPhone Air 2 is now tipped to address the shortcomings of the iPhone Air. The new model is said to come with a larger battery and a dual rear camera system, marking a notable upgrade over its predecessor. It is likely to launch in the spring of next year. It is said to feature an A20 chip built based on the 2nm process. The iPhone Air 2 may include a 6.55-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is said to support 3D face recognition.
Apple and Broadcom have agreed to extend their partnership till 2031, the US-based chipmaker revealed in an 8K regulatory filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday. The renewed multi-year agreements between the two US-based tech giants include the development and supply of custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) silicon chips. The chipmaker says that Apple will use these chips in future generations of devices. Broadcom has been supplying RF chips and networking modules to Apple for its devices for years now. These chips enable multiple wireless connectivity features for Apple devices. Moreover, Apple’s custom C1 and C1X modems also comprise a few components, which are supplied by Broadcom.
Nothing Phone (4b) has been launched in India. Apart from the standard edition, the Nothing Phone (4b) RCB Edition is currently available in India via the limited drop event at the Nothing Store in Bengaluru. The new Phone (4b) will go on sale in the country on July 14 via Flipkart and select offline retailers. The handset is offered in Black, Blue, and White colour options. The Nothing Phone (4b) is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, coupled with a 6,000mAh battery. The handset carries a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.
A mysterious Redmi smartphone has appeared on Singapore's IMDA certification website with the model number 2607FRNEAG. The phone is listed under the Redmi brand, and the listing suggests a few connectivity options. Since the model number has now surfaced on a regulatory platform, we can expect it to go official soon. Additional certifications and leaks are expected to reveal its name and features in the coming weeks.
Honor's first wide foldable smartphone is reportedly progressing through development, with a new leak revealing additional hardware details. The prototype is tipped to retain a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen while featuring a 200-megapixel camera, a periscope telephoto camera and a battery exceeding 7,000mAh. Earlier reports also suggested a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipset. The handset is expected to compete with Huawei's Pura X Max, although Honor has not confirmed the device.
Motorola Edge 70 Max will be launched in India soon, the company revealed on Tuesday. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Flipkart, confirming that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will go on sale in the country via the e-commerce platform. The microsite suggests that the handset will be equipped with a triple rear camera unit and an LED flash, housed inside a square-shaped camera module. It will sport a flat rear panel, along with a flat display, unlike the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Pro+ models. Leaks suggest that the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Redmi Turbo 6 Max is said to be in the works. It is expected to launch in January next year. It is said to come with a 7-inch flat display with 2K resolution. It is tipped to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 series chipset. It is said to come with upgrades over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max. The latter was released in January last year with a starting price tag of CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 33,000).
Vivo has begun teasing the T5 Lite 5G ahead of its India launch and confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6,500mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge support. A Flipkart microsite is now live, confirming the handset's online availability and OriginOS 6 support based on Android 16. Leaks suggest it could use a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 or Dimensity 6400 chipset, alongside a 120Hz display, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and up to 256GB of storage.
iQOO Z11 Lite will be launched in India soon, the Vivo sub-brand confirmed on Tuesday. The company had recently started teasing the launch of a new Z series smartphone, which was earlier believed to be the standard iQOO Z11 model. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone has also been made live in India, confirming that the iQOO Z11 Lite will go on sale in the country via Amazon. In terms of design, the iQOO Z11 Lite is shown to sport a flat rear panel, featuring a pill-shaped camera module in the top-left corner. The handset is also shown to feature an LED flash and a ring light.
Apple started rolling out the latest iOS 27 beta 3 update on Monday. According to a report, the latest beta version of iOS 27 adds “Pace” and “Expressivity” customisations for Siri’s voice. The adjustments will purportedly tweak how the voice assistant responds. The customisations might also affect how the assistant responds within Maps and Safari. These Siri Voice customisations were reportedly earlier labelled as “Coming Soon”. As the names suggest, the “Pace” slider controls the speed at which Siri narrates answers, while the “Expressivity” slider lets users tweak the tone of the answers. It is said to be similar to OpenAI’s voice customisations for ChatGPT.
Samsung Galaxy A08, Galaxy F08 and Galaxy M08 have reportedly appeared on the BIS website. The Galaxy A08 is reportedly listed with model number SM-A085F/DS, while the Galaxy F08 is listed as SM-E085F/DS. The Galaxy M08 appeared bearing model number SM-M085F/DS. They are expected to come with dual SIM connectivity. Samsung has yet to announce an official launch timeline for the devices.
With the launch of the iPhone 18 series anticipated for September, leaks have been providing us with a glimpse of what to expect. The lineup, which is primarily expected to comprise the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, has now surfaced in a regulatory filing in China. The listing, shared by a tipster, appears to reveal the battery capacities of the purported iPhone models. The certification also indicates regional battery differences between the US and international models of the iPhone 18 lineup.
iQOO has teased the arrival of a new Z11 series smartphone in India, which is widely expected to be the iQOO Z11. While the global variants use the Dimensity 8500 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipsets, a Geekbench AI listing suggests the Indian model could feature the Dimensity 7500 with 12GB RAM and Android 16. The handset may launch later this month and could be based on the Vivo S60e, according to recent reports and benchmark listings.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro will be equipped with an Exynos 2700 chipset in South Korea and the EU, according to a report citing industry sources. However, in the US, the handset will reportedly be powered by an unspecified Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm. This comes soon after Samsung's President of System LSI Business, Park Yong-In, seemingly confirmed that the tech giant has started the development of its next-generation mobile chipset, namely Exynos 2700, which will succeed the Exynos 2600 chipset.
Vivo X300e has received China's 3C certification with model number V2612A. The listing indicates that the phone supports 90W fast charging. The Vivo X300e is rumoured to come with a 6.59-inch OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and feature a Zeiss-branded triple camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
iQOO's next flagship smartphone has been at the centre of several leaks in recent weeks. While the rumour mill previously suggested that the purported handset could make its way to India after debuting in its home market of China, a fresh claim indicates otherwise. According to a tipster, the iQOO 16 may not launch in India this year due to rising costs of memory components. The company is also said to have scaled back its roadmap for India.
Vivo has introduced the G5i and G5z smartphones in China with identical specifications. Both models feature a 6.75-inch 120Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. They also include a 50-megapixel rear camera, a 7,200mAh battery with 44W fast charging, stereo speakers, NFC, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Prices start at CNY 2,199 (roughly Rs. 30,900).
Two Xiaomi smartphones bearing model numbers 2607DRA18I and 2607DPC18I were reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The former is said to be associated with the Redmi Note 17, while the 2607DPC18I could be linked with the Poco M8 Plus. The listing hints at an imminent launch in India. Both are expected to share similar specifications. The Redmi Note 17 is expected to arrive with improvements over the Redmi Note 15
Vivo V80 series will be launched in India in the middle of August, a tipster claims. In terms of pricing, the Vivo V80 lineup will reportedly compete with the Oppo Reno 16, which was recently launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 61,999 for the base variant, featuring 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Vivo V80 series will reportedly be equipped with an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which also powers the Vivo V70. The rumoured Vivo smartphone lineup is said to sport a 6.59-inch 1.5K display that refreshes at up to 144Hz.
Huawei, through X, announced that it will host a product launch event on July 14 to launch the Pura 90 series globally. The launch event, named NowIsYourMoment, will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Huawei launched the Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max smartphones in the Chinese market in April. They run on the company's in-house Kirin 9000 series chipsets and carry a 6,000mAh battery unit.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will be equipped with a different hinge than its predecessor, according to a tipster. The folding and unfolding action on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are said to be “more decisive”, the leaker added. This means that users will not be able to easily hold the book-style foldables at particular angles, like they could on the previous generation handset. However, the crease on the two upcoming smartphones is said to be comparable to the Oppo Find N6, which boasts a near-crease-free display.
Huawei Mate XT 2 and Huawei Mate X8 are said to be in the works. The Huawei Mate XT 2 is tipped to feature a new folding design. The Huawei Mate X8 is said to sport an 8.15-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. The camera unit of the phone is said to include a 1/1.3-inch primary camera sensor, a periscope sensor, and a new multispectral lens. The battery capacity is said to be more than 6,000mAh.
Redmi is reportedly developing a smartphone with a 7-inch display for a future lineup. A tipster claims the company is also testing a 6.59-inch Pro model. The latest leak builds on earlier reports that mentioned a 7-inch Redmi phone with a 10,000mAh battery, a 2K display and a high refresh rate. The rumoured device could become one of the largest mainstream smartphones if it launches. Similar leaks also suggest Honor is working on larger-screen smartphones.
Xiaomi’s Civi series is a lifestyle-oriented smartphone lineup that focuses on delivering a combination of good cameras while retaining slim and attractive designs. In recent months, there have been conflicting reports about the future of the lineup, with leaks alternately suggesting the next-generation model had either been cancelled or was still in development. According to a tipster, Xiaomi has reportedly discontinued the Civi series altogether, and no successor is currently in development.
The iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable smartphone, will not be available for pre-order or go on sale before the fourth quarter of 2026, TF International Security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims, citing an industry survey. This year’s iPhone Ultra, which is said to arrive as Apple’s first foldable handset, will also reportedly see limited early production due to “manufacturing challenges”. The analyst predicts that Apple will ship 5,00,000 to 1 million units of the iPhone Ultra in the third quarter of this year, estimated to be 10 percent of the total shipments of 7 to 8 million in the second half of 2026.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F70 Pro has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG database ahead of its expected launch. The listing confirms the model number SM-E476B/DS and points to dual SIM support and the global 5G variant. The handset was previously spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards website in May. According to a report, it could share most of its hardware with the Galaxy M47 5G, including a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz Super AMOLED display.
Apple has been rumoured to expand its next-generation iPhone lineup beyond the traditional launch window of September. While it is widely believed to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra later this year, the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air successor are slated to arrive in early 2027. Although the tech giant has yet to confirm these plans, renders of the purported iPhone Air 2 have surfaced online. The purported handset, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Air 2, could arrive with a second rear camera, along with an upgraded chipset.
Specifications of the Vivo X300e have leaked online. This upcoming X300 series phone is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and is said to feature a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The Vivo X300e is tipped to carry a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset could debut as the sixth member in the X300 family.
Vivo Y500 4G has been launched in select global markets. The new 4G-only Vivo Y series handset is currently available for purchase via the Vivo Pakistan online store. The smartphone is offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Blue and Pearl White. The Vivo Y500 4G is backed by an 8,100mAh battery. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera module. Moreover, the phone features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, paired with a 2-megapixel shooter. An octa core Unisoc T7300 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz, powers the Vivo Y500 4G.
Motorola has revealed the key specifications of the Moto G77 Power through its India listing ahead of the July 8 launch. The handset will be available in 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants with four Pantone colour options. It will feature a 120Hz LCD panel, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, Android 16, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, stereo speakers, IP64 protection and a 7,000mAh battery with 30W charging support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Flip 8 are likely to be launched later this month. While the launch date remains a mystery, the price details of the foldable family and the Galaxy Watch 9 have leaked online. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to start at EUR 1,999 (roughly Rs. 2,17,000) for the 256GB model. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will reportedly have a price tag of Rs. 2,199 (roughly Rs. 2,40,000) with the same storage capacity.
The Xiaomi 18 series is rumoured to have been in development for quite some time. Recent leaks have revealed key display and camera upgrades expected on the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Now, fresh details about the rumoured Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have surfaced online. A new leak from a tipster suggests that the purported handset could bring notable improvements in imaging, battery capacity, and display design over its predecessor. It is expected to feature a dual 200-megapixel camera setup and an 8,500mAh battery.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to launch later this year, and rumours so far suggest the lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Meanwhile, the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated to debut next year. According to an analyst, the standard model will receive a modest RAM upgrade over the current iPhone 17 to support Apple Intelligence features better. More RAM is expected on the iPhone 18e, too.
Here's our list of the five best phones under Rs. 30,000 in India for content creators. These models excel in camera features, display quality, performance, and battery life. All these models offer 5G connectivity and are available in different colour options. Our picks include Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, OnePlus Nord CE 6, Samsung Galaxy F56 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
