Redmi Turbo 5 has been launched in India. The smartphone arrives in the country months after its debut in China. It is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, coupled with a 7,540mAh battery. The new Redmi Turbo series handset also offers 100W wired fast charging. It is set to go on sale in India via Amazon. The phone carries a dual rear camera, headlined by a 50-megapixel main shooter, paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. The phone also features a 20-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
OnePlus Ace 7 and OnePlus Ace 7 Pro have been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday. The two new OnePlus Ace series phones are set to go on sale in China on November 3 via the Oppo online store. The OnePlus Ace 7 is offered in Midnight Black, Streamer White, and Quenched (translated from Chinese) colour options. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will be available for purchase in Flowing White, Midnight Black, and Windbreaker (translated from Chinese) colourways. Both smartphones are backed by a 9,000mAh battery and support 100W wired fast charging. The Ace 7 features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5V chipset, while the Ace 7 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Samsung W27 has been launched in China, the South Korean smartphone maker announced during the ‘Heart of the World’ event on Thursday. The latest premium foldable from the tech giant is scheduled to go on sale in China on November 13 via the Samsung online store. The Samsung W27 is offered in two colour options, namely Jihu Blue and Jixia Hong (translated from Chinese). The foldable is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. The smartphone is based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Samsung W27 brings a premium two-tone design over the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship Galaxy S lineup early next year. The lineup, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S27 series, is likely to comprise four models, with a new ‘Pro’ variant joining the standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Ultra. The vanilla model has now surfaced on a certification site, which reveals charging details. Separately, Samsung has also offered us a glimpse into its mobile business and future plans, including the Galaxy S27 series.
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max are now available for purchase in India. The smartphones feature Hasselblad-branded cameras, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, and 8,000mAh batteries. The standard model starts at Rs. 1,39,999, while the Find X10 Pro Max is priced at Rs. 1,99,999. The Find X10 Pro Max runs on the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro platform, while the vanilla model runs on a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset.
Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 is offering various iPhone models at discounted prices, including iPhone 17, iPhone 15, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. Flipkart is also offering an instant discount of 10 percent with SBI debit and credit cards and SBI credit card EMI transactions. Moreover, buyers can avail an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 5,000 in addition to the value of their old handset. Apart from smartphones, the e-commerce platform is offering Apple’s iCloud+ subscription at a discounted price of Rs. 749 for 12 months, coming down from its listed price of Rs. 900.
OnePlus has announced its festive sale offers in India across its smartphones, tablets, and audio products. The company is offering discounts, bank offers, no-cost EMI, and bundled accessories on select devices. Among the most notable offers are on the OnePlus 15 series, OnePlus 13s, Nord 6 series, and N series smartphones. Customers can also avail of deals on tablets and wireless audio products. Separately, OnePlus claims that its average price increase in the first half of 2026 was lower than the industry average.
Karbonn, a brand which was immensely popular more than a decade prior, has now announced that it has changed its brand focus to young Indians. The brand will now focus and target Gen Z audiences while keeping a continued focus on democratising technology. With that in mind, it said that we should expect a new line-up of youth-focussed devices soon.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating two additions to its wide foldable smartphone range for 2027. According to tipster Lanzuk, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide Plus could feature a larger display, while the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide FE may retain the current dimensions with lower specifications. The company is expected to select one model for launch. The report follows stronger-than-expected market interest in the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung's latest foldables also reportedly recorded higher combined sales in Europe than the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Wobble Speed 5G, the company's second smartphone, will be launched in India soon. The handset will be unveiled as part of the Rs. 20,000 price segment. The handset is confirmed to go on sale in the country in at least a red shade. The company has also revealed the design of the Wobble Speed 5G. The phone will sport a flat rear panel. It will also feature a circular rear camera module, housing a dual camera unit. The deco will also feature an LED flash. The power button will be placed on the right side of the Wobble Speed 5G. The volume controls also appear on top of the power button. Meanwhile, the left side could be left clean. The Wobble Speed 5G might also sport a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer on the bottom.
Huawei Pura 90 Plus launched in China with a Kirin 9025 chipset and a 50-megapixel primary camera featuring a 1-inch-type sensor and variable aperture. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus runs on HarmonyOS 7 and sports a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Oppo announced its global rollout for ColorOS earlier this month. Among the numerous devices will also be several OnePlus devices which will transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS. OnePlus has begun seeding updates for select devices ahead of schedule.
The iQOO 16 was launched in China last month and is expected to make its India debut soon. It features Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and a large battery. While the company has yet to announce a launch date, it did showcase the iQOO 16 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. A tipster has now shed light on the launch timeline of the iQOO flagship. It is tipped to be introduced in mid-December.
Lava has announced festive prices for select smartphones and feature phones across online platforms and offline retail stores in India. The deals include models from the Virat, Bold and Agni series, with smartphone prices starting at Rs. 7,549 on Amazon and Rs. 9,499 on Flipkart. The Lava Agni 4 is listed at Rs. 28,249, while select feature phones will be available at lower prices on Amazon from October 30 to November 2, 2026. Eligible online purchases may also qualify for bank offers and EMI options.
Ai+ Smartphone will increase prices across select models in its Pulse 2 and Nova 2 series from November 15, 2026. The revised rates will affect multiple RAM and storage configurations, with hikes ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,000. The Ai+ Pulse 2 FE, Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G are among the affected devices. Some existing prices include bank offers, while the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G will retain its current price of Rs. 49,999.
iQOO Neo 12 has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The handset was unveiled along with the new iQOO Pad Pro 8.8. The iQOO Neo 12 is set to go on sale in the country soon via the Vivo online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, namely Contest, Shadow Black, and Frost Blade Blue (translated from Chinese). The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform from last year. The iQOO Neo 12 is equipped with a dual rear camera system. It packs a 9,000mAh battery. The phone sports a 2K resolution screen that refreshes at up to 185Hz.
Samsung is said to be working on two new devices for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series. The two proposed devices would serve different purposes within the company's foldable lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus could focus on a larger form factor and battery. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE could arrive as an affordable model.
The Samsung W27 is expected to arrive in China as a premium book-style foldable, with new renders offering a closer look at its design. The leaked images show a dark blue rear panel, gold-coloured frame and hinge, and three rear cameras. Earlier reports have also pointed to a possible red colour option. The handset is tipped to feature an 8-inch inner display, a 6.5-inch cover screen and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, alongside a 5,000mAh battery.
OnePlus Ace 7 will run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The standard model is teased to feature a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. It will also include a 200-megapixel primary rear camera.
Sony's LYTIA 720 image sensor has launched for mobile devices. It is a stacked CMOS image sensor with approximately 50 effective megapixels and a pixel size of 1.0 micrometre. It is scheduled to begin shipping in early November 2026. It supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with HDR enabled and all-pixel autofocus. It is claimed to offer a dynamic range of 100dB through HDR compositing technology.
Ahead of its official launch in China, OnePlus has teased that its Ace 7 Series will feature a tri-cluster chip setup to enhance the phone’s gaming capabilities. The phones are expected to feature 9,000mAh batteries and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.
Vivo has launched the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in select global markets. The smartphones feature AMOLED displays with refresh rates of up to 144Hz, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and ZEISS-branded cameras. The X500 Pro Max includes a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, while battery capacities reach 7,800mAh. All three models support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The series is expected to launch in India by the end of November.
Motorola Signature 27 will be launched in India in November, as a dedicated microsite for the handset is now live on the Motorola India website. The microsite reveals that the Motorola Signature 27 will be powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, which delivers a peak clock speed of up to 5.01GHz. The handset will also feature a quad rear camera unit, housed inside a redesigned rectangular camera module. It will also ship with the Bang & Olufsen audio system. The phone will be offered in at least black and green colour options.
Xiaomi 18 is tipped to arrive with a compact display. The upcoming smartphone is tipped to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. It is rumoured to feature a 7,000mAh battery. The Xiaomi 18 is tipped to come with a dual 200-megapixel rear camera setup. It is also said to retain a relatively compact form factor.
The Infinix Note 70 Pro is the unannounced successor to the Note 60 Pro, which was launched as a mid-range smartphone in India a few months ago. The device’s highlight was its Active Matrix Display embedded into its rear camera module, which lit up to display notifications. The Infinix Note 70 Pro has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing its performance hardware details.
Redmi K100 has been launched in China as the standard model in the company’s K100 series. The smartphone will go on sale in the country on October 31 via the Xiaomi online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, namely Black, Fluorescent Green, and Snow Rock White (translated from Chinese). It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Redmi K100 boasts a 10,000mAh battery and offers support for 100W wired fast charging. It carries a dual rear camera unit, with a 50-megapixel primary shooter.
Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, to the Galaxy M56, Galaxy M17, Galaxy F17, and Galaxy A35 in India. The update includes the October 2026 security patch and software improvements. The software brings interface updates, system improvements, and updated security protections to the mid-range phones. Users can check for the update through the Software update section in Settings.
The Moto G47 Power was launched in select global markets on Tuesday. The handset builds upon the Moto G47 and packs a larger battery. It sports a 6.67-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. The Moto G47 Power runs Android 16 out of the box and comes with a 108-megapixel rear camera. It packs a 7,000mAh battery.
The iQOO Neo 12 scored 3,172 points in Geekbench's single-core test and 10,689 points in its multi-core test, while the iQOO Pad Pro recorded 3,118 and 10,523 points, respectively. Both devices are listed with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and Android 17. The smartphone is expected to feature a 9,000mAh battery, 100W charging and a 185Hz display, while the tablet could offer an 8.8-inch 165Hz OLED screen and a 9,020mAh battery.
Oppo Find X10 Forest Green Edition pricing and availability details have been announced by the smartphone maker. The phone costs the same as the standard edition model and has the same specifications and features. The Oppo Find X10 Forest Green Edition has been designed in collaboration with the New York-based German illustrator, Karlotta Freier. The smartphone is now available for pre-order via the Oppo China online store. It is scheduled to go on sale in the country on October 30. The Forest Green Edition of the Oppo Find X10 will not be available in the 16GB + 1TB configuration, which is priced at CNY 7,499 (about Rs. 1,07,000). Moreover, the company has yet to reveal whether the colour option will be launched in India.
Apple's iPhone 18e is tipped to feature a 6.12-inch LTPS OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 2nm A20 chipset. A tipster claims the phone will retain a single 48-megapixel rear camera, while its front camera could get a 24-megapixel sensor. An earlier leak also pointed to 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB on the iPhone 17e. Apple has yet to confirm the specifications, pricing or launch date of its expected 2027 handset.
Vivo X500s could launch soon. Ahead of the official announcement, a tipster has suggested its display details. The engineering sample of the phone reportedly features a 6.85-inch 2K+ display with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The panel is also described as a quad-sided flat screen. This would represent an upgrade over the Vivo X300s. The latter came with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Vivo X500 series was launched in China last month and is expected to make its global debut soon. While the company has yet to officially reveal any details about the India debut of its flagship lineup, industry sources suggest that the lineup will arrive in the country by the end of next month. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to lead the lineup with advanced camera-centric features, which could include 60fps autofocus tracking for snapshot photography.
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will feature a 200-megapixel primary rear camera and a periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. The OnePlus Ace 7 will be offered in three memory and storage configurations, while the Pro variant will come in five RAM and storage options. Both smartphones are also confirmed to feature BOE displays with a 165Hz refresh rate and support for up to 185Hz in select games. The OnePlus Ace 7 and OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will be launched in China on October 29.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have reportedly been spotted on a retailer's website in the EU, hinting at an imminent global launch. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series handsets were reportedly spotted in the Black, Velvet Red, and White colour options. In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi 18 Pro was reportedly listed at a starting price of EUR 1,398.9 (roughly Rs. 1,50,000) for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, the higher-end 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configuration was listed at EUR 1,591.9 (about Rs. 1,69,000). On the other hand, the top-of-the-line Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was listed at EUR 1,783.9 (roughly Rs. 1,89,000) for the sole 12GB + 512GB model.
Motorollers will feature interest-based groups called Tribes, where members can post content and join discussions on topics ranging from gaming and photography to travel and artificial intelligence. The app will include Vibe Check for polls, Hot Take for opinions and Deep Dive for longer articles. Motorola will use dedicated channels to share product announcements, discounts and coupons, while retail partners and promoters will answer product-related questions. The company also plans to introduce rewards and other member benefits in future updates.
Infinix GT 50 Pro has been launched in India. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset and has a 6,500mAh battery. Infinix GT 50 Pro runs Android 16-based XOS 16. It features a 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution. As part of the launch offer, the company is offering the GT 50 Pro Gaming Ecosystem worth Rs. 24,999 free alongside the phone.
Apple released the iOS 27.2 update for iPhone on Monday. It is the second major iteration of the latest iPhone operating system, which was first rolled out in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The update brings several new features, including new features and more languages for Siri AI. Users can also access contextual suggestions in Messages, which allow them to take quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders. The Cupertino-based tech giant patched several security vulnerabilities as well.
Motorola Edge 70 Neo specifications and colour options have leaked. The phone is tipped to feature a 7,000mAh battery and a 144Hz display. It could run on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA camera. It could feature a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The Motorola Edge 70 Neo is said to pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 45W charging.
Apple finally launched its first foldable iPhone this year. The iPhone Duo is also the most expensive iPhone to date, but it appears to be facing some early teething problems. In recent days, the handset has had to contend with the challenges of adapting iOS to a book-style display, with some early adopters raising concerns about app optimisation. However, a more serious hardware issue appears to be emerging. Users have allegedly reported cracks on the inner display near the hinge, and Apple has now acknowledged the issue.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Reloaded Sale is offering discounts on several smartphones. Customers can purchase select handsets at reduced prices during the sale, with additional savings available through eligible bank offers and credit card EMI transactions. OnePlus Nord CE 6 is available at a discounted price of Rs. 33,999, down from its listed price of Rs. 40,999. The iQOO 15R can be purchased for Rs. 48,999 during the sale, compared with its listed price of Rs. 69,999.
Even with phone batteries becoming more efficient and being capable of lasting up to two days on a single charge, power banks remain useful accessories. Long commutes, travel, gaming, and frequent use of mobile data can still leave users looking for an additional power source. So, if buying a new power bank is on your wishlist, then the Amazon Great Indian Festival Reloaded Sale presents an opportunity to pick up power banks from brands such as URBN, Portronics, Xiaomi, Ambrane, and boAt at reduced prices.
Oppo Find X10 Forest Green Edition has been announced in China as part of a design collaboration with New York-based German illustrator Karlotta Freier. The new colourway is currently available for pre-order in China via the Oppo online store. The Forest Green Edition will go on sale in China on October 30 and will be offered in 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. Apart from this, the Oppo Find X10 Forest Edition gets three new themed accessories. Designed in collaboration with Freier, the company unveiled a 100 percent silk Forest Green scarf, a Forest Green phone case, and a Forest Green phone strap. The bundle will include a handwritten letter from the artist, too.
Samsung reportedly conducted internal benchmark tests comparing a device powered by the Exynos 2700 with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, which features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. In Geekbench 6.5's multi-core CPU test, the Exynos 2700-powered model reportedly scored 20 percent higher than the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The Samsung device recorded a 15 percent advantage in Geekbench 7.0's multi-core test. The Exynos 2700 device outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-powered handset by 44 percent in Geekbench 6.5.
Redmi K100 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number M786BC. The handset is listed with Qualcomm’s octa-core SM8750 chipset, which is said to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It features six efficiency cores clocked at 3.53GHz and two performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of up to 4.32GHz. Further, the Redmi K100 is listed with 14.76GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 16GB of RAM. The handset also appears to ship with Android 17, with Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 4 on top, and an Adreno 830 GPU. It managed to score 2.705 and 9,885 points on Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core performance tests.
The Redmi K100 is set to launch in China on October 27. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has teased another colour variant: ‘Snow Rock White’. Despite its name, the brand claims this colourway will offer a “paper-like” finish. The phone was previously teased in a standard Fluorescent Green colourway with a glass rear panel.
Apple is reportedly rolling out a new anti-theft scanning device at its retail stores. This device can inspect returned iPhone models and run diagnostics without opening their packaging. The new system is designed to help the company identify missing or tampered-with devices. The scanners began arriving at Apple Stores earlier in October and are now becoming operational.
Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 will begin in India on October 28, the company has announced. During the sale event, Flipkart is confirmed to offer an instant discount of 10 percent with SBI credit and debit cards and SBI credit card EMI transactions. The company will also offer credit of up to Rs. 2 lakh, along with no-cost EMI options. Users will also be able to use Flipkart Pay Later to get a Rs. 1,000 discount. Further, the Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 is confirmed to list the iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Oppo K14x 5G, Boltt Ace, Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G, Vivo T5 Lite, Poco X8 Power, HMD Vibe 2 5G, Realme P4 Power 5G, Motorola Edge 70 Pro, Nothing Phone (4a), Ai+ Nova 2 Neo, and Moto G37 Power at relatively low prices.
The Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max were recently launched in India and the global markets. The company now appears to be preparing to expand its flagship lineup with the introduction of the Oppo Find X10 Ultra. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked its camera specifications. It could feature a 200-megapixel primary camera with LOFIC technology, alongside a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and another periscope lens with 10x optical zoom. Oppo is also tipped to be evaluating a high-resolution front camera for the purported handset.
With its China launch confirmed for October 27, OnePlus has also confirmed that its Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro smartphones will get high-refresh-rate displays from BOE. The AMOLED screen will support a native 165Hz refresh rate and also offer other features.
Vivo Y600 has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Monday. The new smartphone is currently available for pre-order and is set to go on sale in China on October 30 via the Vivo online store. The Vivo Y600 is offered in Diamond Gold, Obsidian Black, and Sapphire Blue (translated from Chinese) colour options. The Vivo Y600 is a dual-SIM smartphone. It ships with Vivo’s Android 16-based OriginOS 6. The handset sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, which is built on a 6nm process, powers the Vivo Y600.
