Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will reportedly stick to the same 2,600 nits peak brightness used on recent flagships, despite an expected move to the newer M14 OLED material. While M14 could improve efficiency and durability, it is not expected to boost brightness, and features such as 10-bit colour and high-frequency PWM dimming remain uncertain. Instead, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may gain upgraded Corning Gorilla Armor and a Privacy display feature designed to reduce reflections and protect sensitive content in crowded environments.

Realme is reportedly returning to Oppo’s fold nearly seven years after it established itself as an independent company. As per the report, the Chinese smartphone maker is integrating with Oppo to pool resources and reduce overlapping costs in various operations. With this move, Realme will reportedly once again operate as a sub-brand of Oppo, alongside OnePlus.

Apple is said to begin mass production of the iPhone 17e shortly after CES 2026. The upcoming handset is said to compete against the lower-priced flagships. It is said to come with a 6.1-inch display with Dynamic Island. The refresh rate could remain the same as iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e is said to run on a downgraded version of the A19 chip.

Samsung delivered some grim news amid the ongoing festivities at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. On the second day of the event, a company executive reportedly said that the ongoing memory chip shortage is increasing, and it might force Samsung to reprice its devices in the coming days.

iQOO Z11 Turbo will be launched in China on January 15 at 7pm local time (4:30pm IST), the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The Vivo sub-brand has also teased that the handset will feature a new proprietary Q2 e-sports chip. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is built on a 3nm process. A company executive recently announced that the phone will feature a 200-megapixel “ultra-clear” rear camera. It is teased to feature a dual rear camera unit.

Nothing sub-brand CMF has been registered as a legally incorporated independent entity in India, an official announced on Wednesday. The transition from a Nothing subsidiary to a standalone entity was first made official in September, when the company confirmed the transfer of its end-to-end smartphone manufacturing operations to India. This announcement arrives a week prior to the launch of two new CMF products — CMF Headphones Pro and CMF Watch 3 Pro, in the country.

OnePlus is reportedly working on the successor to the OnePlus 13T. The upcoming OnePlus 15T is said to come with a 7,500mAh battery. It is tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. This model could have a metal frame and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 telephoto camera. The OnePlus 13T has a 6,260mAh battery.

Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the company showcased HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture and Active Visual Backplate technology, which features a bladeless fan to maintain temperature.

Apple will equip its rumoured iPhone 21 series with a 200-megapixel camera on the back, according to a research note seen by AppleInsider. While the lineup is expected to launch in 2028, following the rumoured unveiling of the 20th anniversary iPhone models next year, its specifications and features have started surfacing online. Apple will reportedly acquire the 200-megapixel CMOS camera sensor from Samsung, as Sony’s technology could not meet Apple’s requirements. This would be a significant upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro series, which features a triple 48-megapixel rear camera setup.

Oppo Reno 15 series is set to launch in India on January 8. Recently, dedicated microsites for the lineup, which will include the Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro Mini, and Reno 15 Pro, were made live on Amazon and Flipkart to confirm their availability in the country via the two e-commerce platforms. A day before their unveiling, the prices in India and the storage options of the upcoming Reno 15 series phones have surfaced online. Separately, the tech firm has updated the microsites to confirm the chipset and battery capacity of the phones.

OnePlus Turbo 6 series is set to arrive in China January 8. Currently available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store, the lineup is confirmed to include the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V models. Ahead of its unveiling, the tech firm has revealed that the two handsets will be equipped with a BOE display, which will offer up to 165Hz of refresh rate, with Bright Eye Protection, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus Turbo 6V will be powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset.

iQOO Z11 Turbo will be launched by the Vivo sub-brand in China in January. Recently, a company executive confirmed the price range, ingress protection (IP) ratings, and chipset, among other details about the phone. Now, the tech firm has revealed the battery capacity and charging speed that the iQOO Z11 Turbo will feature. Separately, a tipster has leaked the camera specifications of the upcoming handset, suggesting that it might feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

Motorola finally unveiled the Motorola Signature phone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Wednesday, bringing a culmination to weeks of anticipation. The latest handset from the Lenovo-owned brand is the first product in the new Motorola Signature series, featuring a contoured design, an aircraft-grade aluminium frame, and twill linen-inspired textures. The Motorola Signature is equipped with four 50-megapixel cameras and packs a 5,200mAh battery.

The Motorola Razr Fold was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Wednesday. It debuts a new form factor in the Lenovo-owned brand’s smartphone portfolio, joining the Razr Flip as just the second foldable model. The company claims it is designed to adapt to the user’s world with flexible layouts and interfaces. The Motorola Razr Fold sports an 8.1-inch inner screen and a 6.6-inch cover display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 could go official in the second half of this year. They have now reportedly surfaced on the IMEI database, and the listing explicitly mentions the model numbers and codenames of the unannounced devices. Samsung is rumoured to launch a third mysterious foldable smartphone along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 this year.

Motorola teased its first-ever book-style foldable smartphone on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Monday. The purported foldable, ubiquitously known as the Moto Razr Fold, appears to sport a camera module that aligns with what the Lenovo-owned brand has used across several of its recent phones, in terms of design. A separate set of leaks sheds more light on the alleged Moto Razr Fold, including its design and anticipated pricing.

Vivo has launched the Y50s 5G and Y50e 5G in China with a focus on battery life and everyday 5G performance. Both phones feature a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and include a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. They pack 6,000mAh batteries with 44W charging on the Y50s and 15W on the Y50e. Prices start at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 19,300).

Red Magic 11 Air will launch in China soon. Ahead of the launch, the handset was spotted on Geekbench with model number Nubia NX799J. The listing suggests that it will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16GB RAM. The phone could run on Android 16. It is likely to come with a 6.85-inch OLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone Fold later this year, in September. While its rumoured unveiling is still months away, its key specifications and features have been surfacing online for months. Now, images of a foldable display from Samsung, which is shown to have “no visible crease” in the middle, have surfaced online. Said to have been showcased by the South Korean company during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Apple is expected to use the same display for its purported iPhone Fold.

Vivo X200T will be launched in India in the last week of January, according to a report. Additionally, the expected price range of the rumoured smartphone has surfaced online. The purported Vivo X200T is said to be the rebranded version of the Vivo X200 FE, which was unveiled in the country in 2025. The upcoming phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. It is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset as well.

Realme 16 Pro series, which includes the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G, has been launched in India by the Chinese tech firm. The new handsets will be available for purchase in the country via the Realme India online store and Flipkart. The standard Realme 16 Pro 5G is offered in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and Orchid Purple colourways in the country. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Redmi Note 15 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The latest handset from the Xiaomi subsidiary arrives as the successor to the Redmi Note 14 5G, which was launched in the country on December 9. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and promises 30 percent faster multitasking than the previous generation. The Redmi Note 15 5G is equipped with a 108-megapixel camera and packs a 5,520mAh battery.

Honor Power 2 has been launched in China. The new phone was introduced by the Chinese smartphone maker during a dedicated live event on Monday. Honor’s latest Power 2 is set to go on sale in the country on January 9 via the company’s online store. It will be available for purchase in Phantom Black, Snowfield White, Rising Sun Orange (translated from Chinese) colourways. It is equipped with a 10,080mAh battery. It also features 80W wired fast charging support. A MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC powers the handset.

TCL has unveiled the Nxtpaper 70 Pro at CES 2026, featuring a Nxtpaper 4.0 display with a dedicated Nxtpaper Key for switching between colour, ink, and monochrome modes. The phone focuses on eye comfort with TÜV and SGS certifications, ultra-low blue light output, and a 1-nit minimum brightness. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, packs a 5,200mAh battery, offers stylus support, and includes a 50-megapixel OIS camera. Prices start at EUR 339 (roughly Rs. 35,800), with a February global launch planned.

Samsung, which had rolled out Gemini-backed AI features to about 400 million mobile products, including smartphones and tablets, by last year, plans to boost that figure to 800 million in 2026.

Poco M8 5G will be offered in India in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colourways, the Chinese smartphone maker updated the phone's dedicated microsite to confirm the same. The company has also revealed that the phone will pack a 5,520mAh silicon carbon battery with 45W wired fast charging and 18W reverse charging support. This comes days before the launch of the Poco M8 5G in India, which is scheduled to take place on January 8 at 12pm IST.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ has been listed on the BIS website with the model number SM-S947B/DS, and the handset could launch in India soon. The “B” in the model number refers to the international variant. The “DS” suffix points to the dual-SIM support. Samsung could launch both the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Edge in select markets.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset will be launched this month, the company announced on Monday. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the chipmaker was testing the upcoming mobile processor for powering several upcoming phones, and it could offer performance and efficiency improvements over its predecessor, the Dimensity 8400.

Oppo A6 Pro 5G has been launched in India, the company announced on Monday. The new smartphone can be purchased via the Oppo India online store in Aurora Gold and Cappuccino Brown colourways. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It is equipped with a 7,000mAh battery. The phone supports 80W wired fast charging, too. It carries a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixeol primary shooter.

Samsung may raise smartphone prices in India starting January 5, based on posts by a tipster. The reported revision could affect multiple Galaxy models across price segments and apply to all RAM and storage variants. Models such as the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy F17 5G may see hikes ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000. The tipster also claims other Galaxy phones could be impacted. Samsung has not confirmed the reported price changes.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max confirmed to launch in China later this month. The new handset will debut in the CNY 2,500 (roughly Rs. 33,000) price segment. The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to feature MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The company may use the Dimensity 8500 for the Turbo 5 and the Dimensity 9500e for the Turbo 5 Pro.

Apple has shipped iPhone models worth $50 billion (about Rs. 4.51 Lakh Crore) since FY22, when it was onboarded the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant managed to ship Indian made iPhone models about $16 billion (about Rs. 1.44 Lakh Crore) in the first nine months of the FY25. The minister also highlighted that electronics are now among the top three commodities exported out of the country.

The Realme Neo 8 has surfaced in multiple leaks originating from China in recent weeks, hinting towards its imminent debut. Its launch timeline has now been confirmed by the brand. The upcoming handset is expected to arrive as the successor to the Realme Neo 7, which arrived in China in December 2024. The company has also revealed a few key details about the phone. The Realme Neo 8 is confirmed to be available in a Cyber Purple colourway, powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.

Vivo X200T could launch soon. Ahead of any formal announcement, the handset has popped up on the Bluetooth SIG website with model number V2561. It has also appeared on the BIS certification website, indicating that the Vivo X200T will make its way to the Indian market soon. Additionally, the Vivo X300 FE was also spotted on the BIS website. The Vivo X200T is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and a 6,500mAh battery

The iQOO 15 Ultra will be launched in China soon, the company confirmed via social media on Monday. The handset was recently rumoured to arrive as a new model that sits above the iQOO 15 in the flagship lineup. iQOO has teased that its upcoming phone will be an “ultra-performance” device. While its features and specifications are yet to be unveiled by the Vivo sub-brand, it has been tipped to offer several gaming-centric features.

Vivo is expected to hold a launch event in China in March, where it may unveil the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X300s. Leaks suggest the Vivo X300s will arrive as a minor upgrade over the Vivo X300, powered by the Dimensity 9500+ chipset. It is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display, a 200-megapixel primary camera alongside a periscope telephoto shooter, and a 7,000mAh battery. The phone may remain China-exclusive initially.

Asus ROG Phone and Asus Zenfone lineups will not get new models in 2026, as the Taiwan-based tech firm reportedly pauses launch plans for the same. Additionally, Taiwanese smartphone retailers have stopped buying Asus' handsets, a report claims. To assure its existing customers, the company is said to continue providing warranty coverage and maintenance services. Moreover, the existing ROG and Zenfone models will reportedly continue to receive software updates.

OnePlus Nord 6 with the model number CPH2795 has reportedly appeared on the TUV database. The listing hints at support for 80W wired fast charging. It is expected to launch soon as a rebrand of the OnePlus Ace 6, which was unveiled in China last year. It is likely to feature a 6.83-inch display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera specifications have leaked, hinting at a aggressive quad-camera setup. It is tipped to feature dual 200-megapixel sensors, including a Sony LYTIA 901 primary camera and a 200-megapixel OmniVision periscope telephoto lens. The phone may also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide and 10x telephoto camera. Other expected features include a 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, a 7,000mAh battery, fast charging, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Oppo A6s is set to launch soon globally, according to the company website. The phone will be offered in Cappuccino Brown and Ice White colourways via the Oppo online store. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 685 chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It will be backed by a 7,000mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging. The Oppo A6s will also carry a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter.

Motorola launched the Razr 60 Ultra in India in May 2025. Now, the smartphone maker appears to be preparing to launch another Razr handset in a different form factor. Dubbed the Motorola Razr Fold, a tipster claims that the phone could be unveiled by the tech firm later this year as its first book-style foldable. It could also ship with various AI tools, as per the leaked marketing banner. Recently, various journalists received an invitation to the CES 2026, which teased the launch of a horizontally folding Motorola smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be launched later this month or in early February. With little time remaining, new information about the device is surfacing more quickly. The smartphone will be part of the Galaxy S26 series, with the base model and the Galaxy S26+ joining the Ultra variant. A new leak has now revealed the possible colour options for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, suggesting that the nomenclature might see a branding shift away from “Titanium.”

The iQOO 15 was launched in November as the successor to the iQOO 13, and it could be joined by another model soon. A previously unannounced iQOO smartphone has been listed on a certification database, introducing the moniker iQOO 15R. Like its OnePlus counterpart, the iQOO 15R could be a non-flagship phone that sits below the top-of-the-line model. It is rumoured to arrive as a rebranded version of the soon-to-be-launched iQOO Z11 Turbo.

Apple is rumoured to introduce its next-generation flagship mobile chipset based on the 2nm node in 2026, following in the footsteps of Samsung, which unveiled the 2nm Exynos 2600 in December. The development of the purported processor, however, could make future iPhone models more expensive. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will be forced to pay more money to its chip supplier due to the rising price of silicon wafers.

Honor Power 2 will launch next week in China. The company has now teased the colour options and the AnTuTu benchmark score of the phone. It is confirmed to be the first phone to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset. It will feature a 10,080mAh battery. The Honor Power 2 will debut as a successor to the original Honor Power.

The Poco M8 5G is scheduled to be launched in India soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has confirmed several details about the upcoming handset, including its display, chipset, and software support. It will 6.77-inch 3D curved display. Powering the Poco M8 5G will be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The handset is confirmed to run on HyperOS 2, with four years of promised Android updates.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has been spotted on India’s BIS certification database, indicating that it may launch in the country soon. The listing confirms the model number SM-A576B/DS with dual SIM support and points to an early 2026 debut. The phone is expected to feature an Exynos 1680 chipset, Android 16, up to 12GB RAM, a flexible AMOLED display, and a 50-megapixel main camera, positioning it as a premium mid-range offering.

Motorola Signature is confirmed to launch in India next week. Now, a leaked marketing image of the phone suggests support for stylus input. The render shows the phone with a triple camera setup along with an LED flash. It is said to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6.7-inch OLED display.

Oppo has announced the launch of the Reno 15 series in India, which will include the Reno 15 Pro 5G, Reno 15 Pro Mini 5G, and Reno 15 5G. The lineup focuses on camera and video features, led by a 200-megapixel main camera on the Pro models, along with a 50-megapixel telephoto and ultra-wide setup. The series will introduce AI Editor 3.0, support 4K HDR video recording, and bring select AI camera features to the standard model.

A return to proprietary processor components is said to be on the cards for Samsung, which could mark a shift in its mobile chip strategy. According to a tipster’s claims on social media, the South Korean tech conglomerate is exploring a return to custom CPU and GPU architectures with the purported Exynos 2800 processor. If this move materialises, it would signal a shift from its recent approach of using standard ARM CPU cores and GPUs sourced from chipmakers in its flagship Exynos chipsets.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive with a new display privacy feature, and information about a new "Privacy Display" feature was reportedly found in the One UI 8.5 firmware's Tips app. It is said to reduce screen visibility from side angles and enhance privacy. The feature dims or makes the screen darker when viewed from the side, making it difficult for others nearby to read what's on the display.