Redmi A5 seems to be available for purchase in Bangladesh through offline retail channels. Redmi is yet to confirm the launch officially, but multiple users have shared photographs, price, and specifications of the phone on social media platforms. The Redmi A5 appears to have a 6.88-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 32-megapixel primary rear camera. It is said to be powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset.
Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, has been officially announced. It brings a redesigned lock screen and a new AI Usage Dashboard. The Nothing OS 4.0 features an upgraded Camera and a smarter Gallery with the TrueLens Engine. It offers an Extra Dark. Nothing has confirmed that they will launch the Open Beta testing programme soon.
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 begins September 23, with Prime members getting early access. A major highlight is the OnePlus 13, launched at Rs. 69,999, now available for Rs. 57,999 with SBI card discounts. Other OnePlus models, including the 13s, Nord 4, Nord 5, and Nord CE series, will also see price cuts during the sale.
Instamart, the quick commerce platform, has already announced that its Quick India Movement Sale 2025 will start on September 19 and conclude on September 28. Days before the sale event starts, the company has revealed deals on several smartphones from brands like Apple, Realme, Oppo, OnePlus, Redmi, Xiaomi, and Samsung. Customers will be able to avail themselves of several cashback offers, on top of the bank discounts.
Redmi 15R 5G launched in China with a 6,000mAh battery and a 6.9-inch display. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and a maximum 256GB storage. A 13-megapixel rear camera unit, 5-megapixel selfie shooter, and IP64-rated build are the other key highlights of the phone.
Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max on September 9. Along with its flagship smartphones, the Cupertino tech giant also launched the new ‘40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max’ charging adaptor, which is claimed to charge the Pro models up to 50 percent in 20 minutes. In an alleged "hands-on review" of the adaptor, a Reddit user has revealed that it uses the AVS technology, while only providing 60W charging speed for about 18 minutes, and reaching 82 degrees Celsius temperatures.
Xiaomi 15T is set to launch globally on September 25. Ahead of its debut, specifications of the handset have been leaked. As per a tipster, the handset will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, running on HyperOS. It is said to sport a 120Hz AMOLED screen and a Leica Summilux optical lens. The tipster further suggests that the Xiaomi 15T will pack a 5,500mAh battery. It may support fast charging at 67W.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks keep pouring in. Most recently, alleged cases of the handset have leaked online. They suggest that the phone will be equipped with a new rear camera bar design. They show the handset with a hole-punch display and rounded corners. It is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2025 begins on September 23 in India. Ahead of the sale, the e-commerce giant has updated the pages of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with the discounted prices that will go live during the sale. Buyers will be able to purchase the iPhone 16 for as low as Rs. 51,999 on Flipkart.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro with model number 25098PN5AC has appeared on Geekbench with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, 16GB of RAM, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. Expected features of the handset include a Leica-backed 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup with an f/1.67 main sensor, an f/3.0 115mm telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 17mm ultra-wide shooter. It will also feature a secondary rear display and may get a 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO front screen with 1.1mm bezels and a 6,300mAh battery with 100W wired charging.
Motorola could be gearing up to launch the Moto G36 soon. The handset is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese smartphone brand, but in a new update, the design and specifications of the phone have surfaced on the TENAA certification site. The listing shows the phone with dual rear cameras, a 6.72-inch display and a 6,790mAh battery.
The iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air were launched by Apple in India and the global markets on September 9. Ingram Micro, Croma, and other retailers in India have now announced their pre-order offers on the handsets. Customers can avail of bank discounts, no-cost EMI options, and exchange benefits.
The Vivo V60e is rumoured to launch in India as the successor to the Vivo V50e. According to a report, the handset will be powered by the same Dimensity 7300 SoC as its predecessor, but could pack a significant battery upgrade. It is expected to be available in three colourways. The price of Vivo V60e in India could begin at Rs. 28,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration.
Oppo K13s has been unveiled by the Chinese smartphone maker. The phone is currently only available in China in two colourways and RAM options. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, paired with a 7,000mAh battery. The new Oppo handset supports 80W wired fast charging support, too. It features a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (2,800x1,280 pixels) AMOLED display and has a dual-rear camera unit.
Oppo Find X9 series will launch in October in China. Ahead of the launch, Oppo has revealed the chipset and AnTuTu score of the Find X9 Pro model. The Oppo Find X9 Pro has also turned up on the Geekbench website with the model number PJD110. Both models are expected to feature OLED displays made by Tianma.
Xiaomi 17 series leaks have been surfacing online for a while, suggesting the specifications and features that the upcoming lineup could offer. Now, a tipster has shared an alleged render of the Xiaomi 17 Pro, revealing the design of the smartphone. This is not the first time that a render of one of the phones in the lineup has appeared online. The Chinese smartphone maker has recently teased the design of the Xiaomi 17 lineup, showing a phone with a secondary display on the back.
iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange has reportedly seen strong demand, with in-store pickup reservations selling out within three days in the US and India. An Apple specialist is said to have confirmed all storage variants in the colourway are out of stock, though Deep Blue remain available in select stores, with restocks planned. Apple India’s website shows the entire Pro Max lineup unavailable for in-store pre-orders, and the Cosmic Orange option is unavailable from both Pro and Pro Max listings.
MediaTek, a leading chipmaker, has finished designing and testing its flagship chip on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process, making it one of the first companies to adopt this advanced technology. Mass production is slated for the end of next year. The company also revealed that its next-generation Dimensity flagship SoC, likely the Dimensity 9500, is set to launch on September 22.
Vivo V60e 5G is likely to launch soon, and alleged renders, pricing and specifications of the phone have leaked online. It is tipped to come in two colour options with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset under the hood. It could feature a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. It is said to come with an IP68 + IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 is set to commence on September 23. A week before the beginning of the sale event, the e-commerce platform has announced the discounts on several Poco handsets. The list of Poco phones that will be available during the upcoming sale includes the Poco F7 5G, Poco X7 Pro 5G, and Poco M7 series. Flipkart Plus and Black subscribers will get early access to the deals.
Xiaomi 17 series will comprise the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. The 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max feature a “Magic Back Screen” integrated into the rear camera island. All three models will be the first phones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Leaks suggest the 17 Pro will have a 6.3-inch LTPO display with 120Hz refresh, triple 50-megapixel rear cameras, IP69 dust and water resistance, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 6,300mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless charging support.
UK-based consumer tech brand Nothing has raised $200 million (about Rs. 1,760 crore) in its Series C round, led by Tiger Global and others, bringing total funding to $450 million. The company said it plans to launch multiple AI-powered devices next year, hinting that these products will complement its smartphones rather than compete with them.
Vivo X300 allegedly appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site. This handset is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The Geekbench listing suggests that the purported phone will run on Android 16 and will be equipped with 15GB of RAM. It is expected to be released in China in October alongside the Vivo X300 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched earlier this year in January. The South Korean tech giant’s current flagship is the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, its possible successor has been spotted on a certification website in China, along with the rumoured Galaxy S26 Pro and the standard Galaxy S26. The listings reveal the charging speed of the three phones.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series is anticipated to be announced early next year. While the company has not yet confirmed the existence of the next Galaxy S lineup, a new report has suggested the chipset of the new series. It is said to come with an Exynos 2600 chipset. The Galaxy S26 Ultra variant could come with Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chipset.
Apple on Monday released iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe worldwide. First previewed at WWDC 2025, the updates bring Liquid Glass technology, redesigned lockscreen options, feature upgrades, and Apple Intelligence AI tools to compatible devices. Check the compatible devices and how to download the update on iPhone, iPad, or Mac devices.
iPhone 17 series is currently up for pre-orders in several global markets, including India. Now, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that the first weekend pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series surpassed iPhone 16. According to Kuo, pre-orders for the iPhone Air appear lower than last year’s iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is said to be the most in-demand model
Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartphone Model Sales Tracker. The top three spots in the list were taken by the iPhone 16 series handsets, where the iPhone 16 Pro Max came in at the second position and the iPhone 16 Pro took the third spot.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 FE in India, priced at Rs. 59,999 for 8GB+128GB, Rs. 65,999 for 8GB+256GB, and Rs. 77,999 for 8GB+512GB. Buyers of the 256GB model get a free upgrade to 512GB. Additional offers include Rs. 5,000 bank cashback and up to 24 months no-cost EMI. Globally unveiled earlier this month, the phone features an Exynos 2400 chip, 4,900mAh battery, 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit, and Android 16-based One UI 8 with seven years of updates.
After the launch of the iPhone 17 series, attention has shifted to the iPhone 18 lineup, with rumours hinting at a narrower cutout. Apple is reportedly not using under-display Face ID or front cameras in the iPhone 18 series. Apple was rumoured to shrink the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 series, but all four models retained the same Dynamic Island design as their predecessors.
A leaked image on Weibo, believed to show the OnePlus 15, reveals a rectangular rear camera module with three sensors and an LED flash. The phone is seen in black, titanium, and purple colourways, with earlier leaks mentioning Absolute Black, Dune, and Mist Purple marketing names. It may feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K 165Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, and triple 50-megapixel rear cameras including a periscope lens with 3x zoom.
Xiaomi 17 series specifications have been surfacing online for months. Earlier rumoured to arrive as the Xiaomi 16 series, the launch of the upcoming Xiaomi 17 lineup was recently confirmed by a company executive online, along with a few of its specifications. It is confirmed to include the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Now, an alleged render of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has been leaked, which hints that the handset might come with a secondary display on the back.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update to the Galaxy S25 series, starting with South Korea. Beta participants are receiving the global stable firmware version S93xNKSU5BYI3, with a 555MB download size for the S25 Ultra. The update will soon extend to non-beta users and expand internationally, though timelines for other Galaxy models remain unconfirmed.
iQOO 15 will feature a 2K Samsung Everest AMOLED display supporting up to 6,000 nits, high colour accuracy, contrast, and AR anti-reflection coating, according to the company. Powered by a Snapdragon chipset, the iQOO 15 will launch with the industry’s largest 8K vapour chamber cooling system for improved thermal management. A leaked image shows a red-to-white gradient back, curved edges, a flat screen, and a large rear camera module, hinting at a new design direction.
Vivo Y31 series, comprising the Vivo Y31 5G and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G, debuted in the Indian market on Monday. The two smartphones will be available in two colourways, along with two storage and RAM options. The standard model packs a 6500mAh battery with 44W Smart FlashCharge support. The company claims that the phone will be able to deliver three hours of video playback with 10 minutes of charging.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 is set to kick off on September 23 for all shoppers. A slew of Motorola smartphones like Motorola Edge 60 Pro, Edge 60 Fusion, Moto G96 5G, and Razr 60 are confirmed to see price cuts during the sale.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC was earlier anticipated to be unveiled as the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Now, Qualcomm has confirmed that the next Snapdragon 8-series mobile SoC is going to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Along with the announcement, the company has also given an explanation regarding the naming of its mobile chipset.
Nothing has announced offers on Phone 3a Pro, CMF Phone 2 Pro, Nothing Phone 3, and other products that will be available during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. Customers will be able to take advantage of lucrative discounts, among other offers. Offers will also be valid on TWS earphones, including Nothing Ear, Ear (a) and Ear Open.
Oppo F31 series debuted in the Indian market on Monday. The new smartphone lineup includes the Oppo F31 5G, Oppo F31 Pro 5G, and the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G. The standard and the Pro model sport 6.5-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Whereas the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G features a larger, 6.8-inch AMOLED display.
Following the introduction of the iPhone 17 series last week, Apple plans to launch several more products by early 2026. As per a report, iPhone 17e, an iPad Pro with an M5 chipset, AirTag 2, and an updated Apple Vision Pro are all expected to be announced early next year. The company could also introduce a new product category in the form of its highly-anticipated smart home hub.
Oppo has confirmed the arrival of the Oppo Find X9 series in its home country. The company has also shared camera samples and posters on the Chinese microblogging platform, revealing the camera advancements of the Oppo Find X9 Pro.
Nothing Co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will be available in India starting at Rs. 34,999 with special exchange offers for Phone 1 and Phone 2 users during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025. The phone’s regular prices are Rs. 79,999 and Rs. 89,999 for the 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB variants, respectively. He noted the upgrade offer is especially relevant for Phone 1 users, who won’t get the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update.
Realme P3 Lite 5G has been launched in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. It features a 32-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone offers an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.
The iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air were launched in India and the global markets last week. While Apple says their deliveries will begin on September 19, some of the models are now facing delivery delays. Apple's website indicates extended delivery estimates, and Indian retailers are reportedly experiencing stock shortages.
Poco M7 Plus 5G will launch in a 4GB RAM option in India soon. It was initially launched in 6GB and 8GB RAM options. It features a 7,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. It runs on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC and has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.
Apple has reportedly postponed the release of the iPhone Air in China. The company is said to be working with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the eSIM requirement. It is currently up for pre-orders in several markets, including India. Sales will begin next week.
Realme P3 Lite 5G is confirmed to launch in India on Saturday. Ahead of its much-anticipated debut, Flipkart, the e-commerce platform, has listed the handset on its website to reveal the full list of specifications and features ahead of the launch. Recently, the pricing in India, colourways, storage options, and some specifications of the phone were revealed by the company.
Apple's iPhone 17 models can be pre-ordered in India on Friday, starting at 5:30 pm IST. The sale will begin on September 19. They will be available for pre-orders through Apple's online store, Amazon and Flipkart, and authorised Apple retail outlets. The company started taking pre-orders for the AirPods Pro 3, Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3 on launch day, September 9.
Sony Xperia 10 VII has been unveiled in select markets, the company announced on Friday. The new Sony phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by a Snapdragon 6-series chip, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, with the option to expand the storage by 2TB via a microSD card.
Motorola is reportedly developing the Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026). Leaks suggest the Moto G will have a 50-megapixel main camera with Macro Vision, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 5,200 mAh battery with 30W charging, and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 128GB storage. The Moto G Play may have lower storage, weaker cameras, and 18W charging. The phones are tipped to feature almost identical designs.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 12GB + 256GB variant could drop to an effective price of Rs. 59,999 during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale, potentially including discounts, bank offers, and coupons, according to a recent leak. Official deals are yet to be confirmed, so readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt. The sale starts September 23 and will offer lucrative deals on many personal gadgets.
