The Vivo V60 5G is set to launch in India on August 12 at 12pm IST and will be available in Auspicious Gold, Mist Grey, and Moonlit Blue shades. It will feature a quad-curved display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, and a 6,500mAh battery. The phone will offer a Zeiss-backed 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 10x zoom and multifocal portrait modes. Running Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15, it will include Gemini AI features and boast IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings.
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.
Huawei Mate X7 has been launched in global markets. It runs on HarmonyOS 6.0 and features an 8-inch flexible LTPO OLED inner screen and a 6.49-inch cover screen. It runs on a Kirin 9030 Pro chipset, paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It has a triple outward-facing camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary RYYB camera
Nothing recently launched the Phone 3a Community Edition in India and the global markets. The Carl Pei-led smartphone brand is said to have now shifted its focus to its succeeding lineup. According to a recent leak, the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro could be powered by Snapdragon 7 series chipsets. The purported handsets may be introduced in four colourways, and only one of them is expected to come with support for eSIM.
Poco M8 Pro has appeared on the US FCC website, revealing details about its battery and connectivity. The Chinese smartphone maker could be preparing a new budget smartphone, according to a report. It could feature up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The handset also showed up on the IMEI database, hinting that its launch might be coming soon.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G have been launched in Poland. They carry dual rear cameras and up to 6,500mAh battery. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, and Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G have a 200-megapixel main rear camera, while the standard verison has a 108-megapixel primary rear camera.
OnePlus 15R Ace Edition will be launched in India alongside the standard OnePlus 15R model, the company announced on Thursday. It will be offered as the third colourway for the OnePlus 15R, joining the previously revealed Charcoal Black and Mint Green shades. The Electric Violet variant of the OnePlus 15R is confirmed to have cosmetic differences compared to the other two colour options, while the handset’s core specifications will remain identical.
Redmi 15C 5G is now available in India, and this budget-friendly Xiaomi sub-brand phone features a 50-megapixel rear camera and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2, and is slated to get two years of OS updates along with four years of security patches.
Motorola appears to be working on a book-style foldable smartphone. Motorola has sent a CES 2026 invitation to several users, indicating the arrival of the new form factor. The invitation includes a box that appears to have the tagline 'Every fold reveals a possibility.' Motorola’s foldables so far have only included vertically folding clamshell-style phones. Motorola's purported foldable will rival the Galaxy Z Fold series and Pixel Fold smartphones.
Apple opened its latest store in India on Tuesday. Named Apple Noida, it is the company’s second store in the Delhi-NCR region and the fifth store in India overall. It is located at the Delhi Mall of India in Sector 18, Noida. Like the preceding outlets, Apple Noida offers a full range of services for Apple devices. Customers can purchase Apple products and accessories, receive personalised help from specialists, experience hands-on ‘Today at Apple’ sessions, and get support and repair services.
Vivo X300 and X300 Pro are the company's latest flagship phones but another X series phone could be on the way. Reports suggest the company is working on the Vivo X200T, featuring a compact design and performance similar to last year’s X200. The device is expected to launch in India soon, so users may not have to wait long for its official debut.
Vivo X300 Ultra is said to be in the works. The handset has now received a certification from the China Compulsory Certification (3C) authority ahead of its official launch. The listing suggests the fast-charging speed of the upcoming handset. The upcoming model could offer an upgrade in charging speed over the Vivo X200 Ultra. The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to come with Sa napdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6.8-inch display with 2K resolution.
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emergency Location Service (ELS), which provides accurate location fixes and additional emergency information for Android phones during emergency situations.
Samsung is expected to retain the same camera hardware on the Galaxy S26 to keep prices in check, according to a report by a South Korean publication. The base model is tipped to reuse the 50-megapixel main, 12-megapixel ultra-wide, and 10-megapixel telephoto cameras from the Galaxy S25. Production of the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus may begin in early 2026, with a possible February launch. Separately, another leak suggests the Galaxy S26 series will adopt Qi2 magnetic charging with new magnetic cases and accessories.
Realme Narzo 90 5G and Narzo 90x 5G are confirmed to be launched in India on December 16, the China-based smartphone brand recently announced. Soon after revealing the launch date, the company teased the design of the upcoming phones. Now, various key specifications and features, including the display, battery, IP ratings, and cameras, of the two handsets have been confirmed. The two Narzo 90 series phones will be equipped with 7,000mAh batteries with 60W wired fast charging support.
Oppo Reno 15 series, including the Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15, was launched in China in November. During the launch event, the smartphone maker had also teased that it would launch an entry-level model as part of the lineup in the country in December, dubbed Oppo Reno 15C. While only the design and two colourways of the phone were teased at the time, a report now reveals that the handset has been listed on the China Telecom website, confirming more details about it, including the possible launch date.
Google Pixel 10a is said to be in the works. Ahead of the official launch, it has passed Verizon's certification labs. The display and rear camera unit of the Pixel 10a are said to be similar to its predecessor. It is said to come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a 5,100mAh battery. It could get a dual rear camera unit led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The Pixel 10a will succeed the Pixel 9a.
Realme 16 Pro series is confirmed to launch in India soon, the company announced recently. Now, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is live on the Realme India website, along with a product listing page, both teasing its key specifications, including the rear camera setup, chipset, and battery life. Additionally, a tipster has shared an image of the box of the phone, while claiming that the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will carry a periscope telephoto camera. The phone will reportedly pack a 7,000mAh battery, which Realme claims will offer up to 125 hours of music playback on Spotify.
Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, launched in India on December 2, are now on sale online and offline. The Vivo X300 starts at Rs. 75,999, while the X300 Pro is priced at Rs. 1,09,999. Buyers can avail up to 10 percent instant cashback, 24-month no-cost EMI, exchange bonuses, and a free extended warranty. Additional perks include a Rs. 4,000 bundle discount with the Telephoto Extender Kit and a free Google Gemini Pro Plan for Jio users.
Xiaomi 17 has reportedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification database, signalling that the smartphone is moving closer to a global launch. The listing confirms the device name and model number 25113PN0EG, which had also appeared on Singapore’s IMDA site. The phone has surfaced on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. Xiaomi has teased an India launch, with reports pointing to an early 2026 global rollout.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has reportedly received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. The listing suggests that the smartphone's global launch is imminent. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was reportedly certified with model numbers SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948B, SM-S948U, and SM-S948U1. As per the listing, the handset will run on a chipset codenamed SM8850, which is a reference to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Realme has confirmed that the Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India soon, with the lineup expected to include the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ models. Both phones have appeared on certification sites, revealing a slim design and upgraded hardware. The Realme 16 Pro series handsets are tipped to feature a 1.5K OLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 200-megapixel camera, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging, and are expected to arrive in multiple colour options.
Poco could launch the Poco X8 Pro in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handset have yet to be officially announced, it has obtained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival. It could run on MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 chipset. It is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display and offer 100W fast charging. The Poco X8 Pro is likely to debut as a global variant of the Redmi Turbo 5.
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are set to grow 10 percent year-on-year to 20.6 million units in 2025, according to IDC, and are expected to outperform the overall smartphone market through the forecast period. By 2029, foldables are projected to account for over 10 percent of global smartphone market value. Growth is expected to surge in 2026, driven by launches from Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Apple alone could capture over 22 percent unit share, boosting the segment’s premium value.
