Vivo’s newest mid-range smartphone appears to check all the boxes for the perfect low-end mid-range smartphone. It has a stylish design, a capable processor and a large battery that lasts long and also charges quickly. However, after testing it out we found that it is not perfect. But it might still find its way into the hands of some buyers. Here’s why.
Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 chipset has leaked ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch, revealing key CPU and GPU details. Shared by a tipster, the 2nm chip is said to feature a 10-core CPU with a 3.9GHz prime core and an AMD-based Xclipse GPU clocked at around 985MHz. Benchmark listings suggest strong multi-core performance. The chip may power Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus models in select regions, while Snapdragon variants are expected elsewhere.
Vivo could be preparing to launch two new smartphones as part of its Y series, as Vivo Y50s 5G and Vivo 50e 5G have been spotted on the list of supported devices of Google Play Console. Additionally, a mysterious Vivo phone with the model number V2531A has visited China's 3C certification website. More details about the three handsets are expected to be revealed in the coming months. This comes months after the tech firm unveiled the Vivo Y50 5G and Vivo Y50m 5G.
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and expanded developer tools, including alternative browser engines and side button access for voice apps. The changes apply only to iOS apps distributed in Japan.
A OnePlus smartphone has been listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website with the CPH2793 model number. This suggests that the Chinese smartphone maker could launch the handset soon in India. However, the company has yet to confirm the same. It is expected to be the third model in the flagship lineup, which currently includes the OnePlus 15 and the recently launched OnePlus 15R. The phone could succeed this year's OnePlus 13s.
Apple's foldable smartphone is said to be in the works. Most recently, CAD renders of the device have leaked on the Web. The foldable iPhone appears to have two outward-facing cameras. The external screen is 139.4 millimetres (5.49 inches) diagonally. The internal screen is said to have a 7.76-inch screen.
Poco M8 Pro and Poco M8 could be launched soon by the Xiaomi sub-brand, as the phones have already visited multiple certification websites. Now, the renders of the handsets have surfaced online, revealing their design and colourways. The two phones could be offered in three colourways. The company could equip them with redesigned squircle-shaped camera modules, instead of the circular ones on the Poco M7 series. However, the company has yet to confirm the launch of the phones.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be launched later this month as part of the tech firm’s flagship smartphone lineup, the company announced on Thursday. At present, the Xiaomi 17 lineup contains a standard, a Pro, and a Pro Max model. While the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s key specifications, like its chipset, battery, display, and design, remain under wraps, the company has revealed that the phone will launch with a Leica-tuned camera unit. Recent reports suggest that the handset will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Google is rolling out a small second December 2025 update for select Pixel phones, following the Android 16 QPR2 release and December Pixel Drop. Reddit users report that the roughly 25MB OTA is reaching some Pixel 8, 9, and 10 models, mainly in the US, with limited availability elsewhere. Google has not shared official details, but Verizon says the update fixes battery drain, Pixel 10 touch issues, and problems accessing cached offline content after upgrading to Android 16.
OnePlus 15R has been launched in India and the handset will be available in the country via Amazon, OnePlus India online store, and other offline retail channels in three colourways. The new smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s new octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. The phone is equipped with a 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 80W wired fast charging, too. The new OnePlus 15R sports a 6.83-inch display, which delivers up to 165Hz refresh.
iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and the standard iPhone 17, was launched by Apple in global markets, including India, in September. Next year, the Cupertino company is expected to skip the launch of a standard iPhone 18, while introducing its first foldable handset, dubbed iPhone Fold. While most details about the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Fold remain under wraps, their features have now surfaced online.
Vivo V70 with model number V2538 has been spotted on the FCC database. The listing suggests that the Vivo V70 supports 5G, Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6. It could come with Android 16. The listing shows the phone with 12GB RAM and a 256GB storage option. The Vivo V70 is likely to come with upgrades over the Vivo V60. It is likely to run on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
Motorola Edge 70 was recently launched in India and recent reports suggested the smartphone maker could be preparing to unveil an Ultra model. However, a tipster has now leaked images of the company's next phone, which could arrive as the Motorola Signature. The leaked images suggest that the phone could sport a redesigned square-shaped rear camera module, featuring three sensors. Earlier reports stated that the handset could be offered in blue and green colourways. However, the latest leak hints at another colour option, dubbed Martini Olive.
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Air with a second rear camera because of the first model’s poor sales. It’s considering reducing the retail price to make the device more attractive to consumers. The production of the new iPhone Air 2 will reportedly start at Luxshare in China in March.
Honor Win series is all set to launch in China next week. They are currently available for pre-reservations in China. The listing shows Black, Blue and White colour options for the Honor Win and Win RT. The Honor Win is confirmed to be available in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB RAM and storage options. The standard model is said to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and the Win RT may run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Realme 16 Pro series, including the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 16 Pro 5G, will be launched in India soon, the company recently announced. The lineup is confirmed to go on sale in the country via Flipkart and the company website. Ahead of its debut in India, the Chinese version of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G has been listed on a certification website, revealing its key specifications and features. The phone is listed with a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera.
OnePlus 15 was launched gloablly, including in India, on November 13 as the company’s latest flagship offering. Now, the handset is available at a discounted price in the country, as the tech firm has announced its OnePlus Community Sale, which ends on November 18. Apart from the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 13s, OnePlus Nord 5, and Nord CE 5 can also be purchased at relatively low prices. The company is offering an instant discount of up to Rs. 4,000 on credit cards of select banks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been in rumours for the last few months. Ahead of the formal launch, the handset has allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website and IMEI database, pretty much confirming its arrival. The listings reveal the connectivity options of the phone. It is speculated to go official on December 26.
Moto G Power (2026) was launched in select markets on Tuesday. The successor to the Moto G Power (2025) comes with several iterative improvements and a higher price point, but no major upgrades. It continues to be equipped with the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor that powered the previous generation, and brings similar battery specifications as well. This year’s version, however, is available in two new colour options, an improvement to the front camera, and improved display protection.
OnePlus 15R and OnePlus 15R Ace Edition will be launched in India later today by the Chinese smartphone maker. Both handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon and the OnePlus India online store. The company is hosting a live event in India's Bengaluru to unveil the phones. The OnePlus 15R is claimed to be the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset-powered smartphone globally. It will carry a dual rear camera unit with a 50-megapixel main shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research has now revised its earlier estimates to highlight that the global smartphone shipments could shrink by 2.1 percent in 2026.
Xiaomi India's Sandeep Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Chinese smartphone maker has started rolling out the latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 14, Pad 7, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi 13, POCO F7, and POCO M7 Pro 5G. The company unveiled the new Android 16-based operating system during its September 2025 launch event. It introduces HyperAI, the tech firm's suite of AI tools, which offers various AI writing tools and image editing features.
Apple has released iOS 26.3 Beta 1 for developers. The latest update reportedly offers a new transfer tool to make switching from iPhone to Android easier. This feature allows users to shift their photos, messages, apps, passwords and other data from an Android to an iPhone model by placing both phones side by side. It also said to have a Weather wallpaper section in the Lock Screen customisation options. It is also said to include notification forwarding support for third-party wearables.
Honor Power 2, the rumoured successor of the Honor Power, could be equipped with a 10,080mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support, the leaked specifications of the handset suggest. Moreover, it might launch in China as a mid-range offering in January next year. Moreover, the tech firm could equip the purported Honor Power 2 with the yet-to-be-released MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, instead of a Snapdragon SoC, which powered its predecessor. The Honor Power 2 could be offered in three colourways.
Oppo executive Zhou Yibao has confirmed that the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery larger than 7,000mAh, according to a Weibo response shared by tipster Whylab. This suggests a considerable upgrade over the Find X8 Ultra. The existing model has a 6,100mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Realme 16 Pro series, which will include the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 16 Pro 5G, is confirmed to launch in India soon. The two phones will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. While the specifications of the upcoming handsets remain under wraps, the tech firm has announced that it is collaborating with the Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa to work on the design of the lineup. Additionally, the company has revealed that the Realme 16 Pro series will be offered in two India-exclusive colourways.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G may soon launch in India. Although the company has not officially confirmed the launch date, the handset appeared on the Geekbench website with model number SM-A076B. The listing reveals details about the chipset, RAM, and operating system of the purported smartphone.
Realme Narzo 90 5G and Narzo 90x 5G have been launched in India. The new handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon in two distinct colourways each. In terms of specifications, both Realme Narzo 90 series phones are equipped with 7,000mAh Titan batteries with 60W wired fast charging support. The company claims that the Narzo 90 5G is IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. The display on the standard delivers up to 4,000 nits of peak brightness.
Redmi K90 Ultra is tipped to get a major battery upgrade, with a leak suggesting a huge 10,000mAh capacity packed into an 8.5mm slim body. The phone is also said to support 100W fast charging and full-speed wireless charging. If true, this would be a big jump over the K80 Ultra and could make the K90 Ultra one of the longest-lasting flagship phones.
An internal iOS 26 code suggests that new accessories like AirTag 2, AirPods and Vision Pro are said to be in the works. Apple could also launch a new Home Accessory bearing the codename J229. It also suggests features like Live Caption, Health+, AutoFillUI, and Siri improvements. The leaked code also indicates some health-related features tagged with a "WWDC 2027" label. Also, many accessibility features have been spotted in leaked code.
OnePlus has officially confirmed the Turbo series as a new performance-focused smartphone lineup. The company says the series will prioritise strong battery life and high performance, with multiple models planned rather than a single device. While specifications were not shared, the Turbo series is positioned as gaming-centric and is expected to launch soon. Earlier reports suggest an India debut could follow within a few months.
The Realme Narzo 90 5G and Realme Narzo 90x 5G are all set to be launched in India today (December 16). The handsets will arrive as the first members of the Realme Narzo 90 Series 5G in the country, with both models sporting distinct designs. Ahead of its much-anticipated India launch, here is all you need to know about the Realme Narzo 90 5G and Realme Narzo 90x 5G, including its expected price in India, key features, and specifications.
Redmi Note 15 5G is scheduled to launch in India on January 6, 2026. The smartphone will debut in the country nearly a month after its unveiling in select global markets. The handset is confirmed to go on sale in India via Amazon, the smartphone maker had recently announced. While there are still a few weeks left for its India launch, the dedicated microsite for the Redmi Note 15 5G has been updated to reveal that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, which is the same its global counterpart.
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints driven largely by AI-related demand.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra could launch on December 26, with a new leak suggesting it won’t be launching alone. A tipster has revealed that Xiaomi will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite-powered flagship alongside two new mid-range Redmi smartphones, likely the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. The company could also announce a new smartwatch, two pairs of earphones and a tablet alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Vivo S50 series, which comprises the vanilla Vivo S50 and Vivo S50 Pro Mini, has been launched in China by the smartphone maker. The handsets succeed the Vivo S30 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini. Both handsets ship with redesigned rear camera modules. While the Pro Mini model gets a horizontal pill-shaped deco, housing triple cameras, the standard model sports a square-shaped rear camera module. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is built on a 3nm process.
Google's End of Year Sale has been kicked off and will be live till January 2, 2026, in India. During the sale event, the tech giant is offering the Pixel 10 series, Pixel 9 lineup, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Pixel Watch 3 at discounted prices. Moreover, the company is allowing customers to get cashback offers and opt for interest-free EMI options of up to 24 months on select smartphones. Customers can get a cashback of up to Rs. 10,000 on Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, on select credit cards.
Oppo Reno 15c was launched in China with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and a 6,500mAh battery. The new phone comes in three colour options, with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The Oppo Reno 15c features a 6.59-inch display and has a triple rear camera unit comprising two 50-megapixel sensors. It has an IP66, IP68 and IP69 rated build.
Samsung is tipped to increase the prices of Galaxy A series smartphones in India by Rs. 1,000. The price of Galaxy A56 is said to go up by Rs. 2,000. The rising cost of memory chips could be the reason for this price hike. However, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is currently listed on the company's official website in India at its original launch price.
Motorola Edge 70 has been launched in India, the tech firm announced on Monday. The new smartphone will go on sale in the country via an e-commerce platform, the company website, and select offline retail stores in three colourways. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7 series chipset, paired with a 5,000mAh Silicon Carbon battery. It features 68W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support, too. The Edge 70 is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, coupled with an LED flash. It measures 5.99mm in thickness, while weighing about 159g.
OnePlus 15R India launch is a few days away. The handset will debut alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2. It is confirmed to be available in the country via Amazon and the OnePlus India online store in Charcoal Black, Mint Green, and Electric Violet colourways. While the tech firm has teased various specifications of the upcoming phone, its pricing in India remains under wraps. However, a tipster has leaked the same online, along with the handset’s RAM and storage configurations.
The OnePlus 15R is scheduled to be launched in India on December 17, alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2. The company has been revealing several details about the upcoming smartphone in the days leading up to its debut. As part of the latest announcement, the OnePlus 15R is confirmed to have a 32-megapixel selfie camera. This joins earlier announcements regarding its display and camera capabilities.
Apple released the iOS 26.2 update for iPhone on Friday. It is the second major iteration of the latest iPhone operating system, which was first rolled out in September. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been testing the update in developer and public beta in recent weeks, following which it has been released. iOS 26.2 adds several new features to the iPhone, including more customisation for the Liquid Glass user interface (UI), offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, which is expected to succeed the 2024-launched Edge 50 Ultra, could be the second handset in the Edge 70 lineup. Recently, the renders of the handset were leaked, revealing its design and colourways. Now, a tipster has shared various key specifications and features of the phone, including its chipset, camera configuration, and display. The Edge 70 Ultra is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It might also carry a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup.
Vivo S50 and Vivo S50 Pro Mini will launch on December 15. Now the handsets have reportedly been spotted on the China Telecom website just a few days ahead of their launch. The listing reveals its key specifications. The Vivo S50 could come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 6.59-inch display. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Realme Narzo 90 series, which will be launched in India in the third week of December, will succeed the Narzo 80 lineup. The upcoming Narzo 90 5G and Narzo 90x 5G are confirmed to be available in the country via an e-commerce platform and the company’s website. While the tech firm has been teasing the key specifications of the two phones, their price in India is yet to be revealed. However, now, the same has surfaced online. Additionally, the tech firm has confirmed the colourways of the two handsets.
Samsung is said to be developing a new image sensor that will be implemented on its next-generation flagships. According to a report, it may be capable of global shutter-level shooting by incorporating a new pixel structure and algorithms on existing rolling shutter hardware. This could potentially result in better images of fast-moving objects and reduced subject warping compared to the rolling shutters, which are used in most flagship smartphones today.
Honor X8d will be launched in select global markets with a 7,000mAh battery and 4G LTE connectivity, according to the phone's listing on an online retailer's platform in Kyrgyzstan. The handset is shown with a dual rear camera unit, which could be headlined by a 108-megapixel primary shooter and a 5-megapixel secondary camera. On the front, it could ship with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, housed inside a hole punch display cutout. It is listed with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, too.
The Vivo V70 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Vivo V60 series. According to a recent leak by a tipster, the lineup will include four models. Most of them may be reserved for the global markets, with only the standard Vivo V70 expected to make its way to India. The tipster also revealed that the Vivo V70 lineup will not include Pro or Pro Plus models.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G have surfaced online via the Bluetooth SIG website. The listing shows the phone with model numbers SM-A076B/DS, SM-A076M/DS and SM-A076M. Additionally, regional support pages for the smartphone are currently live, suggesting that the global launch of the phone could be right around the corner. Samsung Galaxy A07 4G variant was launched in India in October this year.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra charging specifications have surfaced online. The device has now been spotted on China's 3C certification website, revealing some details about its charging details. The upcoming model could offer 60W charging speed. This would be a significant upgrade over previous Ultra models, which have been limited to 45W charging speed.
