A new leak has revealed key details about a Vivo X500 Pro series smartphone, which could launch as the Vivo X500 Pro or Vivo X500 Pro Mini. The handset is said to feature a 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.28-inch LOFIC sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera using Sony's IMX06H sensor. It may also use a 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series chipset. Previous reports suggest a 6.37-inch LTPO display and a battery exceeding 7,000mAh.

Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G will debut in India on September 4 at 12pm IST, with Flipkart set to handle sales. The smartphone will feature a 6.76-inch full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a rear Active Matrix Cube for notifications and visual effects. It will come in four finishes, while specifications of the global model suggest a Dimensity 7100 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage and a 5,600mAh or 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging.

Realme will launch the C100i in India on August 27, with Flipkart confirming that sales will start on the same day. The Indian model is expected to feature 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, with Skyline Silver and Midnight Black colour options. A 120Hz display and 6,500mAh battery have been confirmed for the Indian version. The C100i is already sold in select global markets, where it has a different battery capacity and other specifications. Realme has not announced its Indian pricing.

Mivi will launch its first phone in India soon, a marketing poster confirms. The poster has been made live on Flipkart, confirming that the tech firm’s first handset will be available for purchase in India via the e-commerce site. Moreover, the image teases that the Mivi phone will be offered in at least a green colourway. It is also shown to sport a flat rear panel with rounded corners. Currently, Mivi is primarily an audio brand. Mivi’s product portfolio includes true wireless stereo (TWS), Bluetooth speakers, AI-powered earbuds, soundbars, and speakers.

Samsung is rumoured to be developing Exynos 2700 as its next-generation flagship processor for mobile devices. It is expected to power the Galaxy S27 series, which is slated to debut in at a Galaxy Unpacked event in early 2027. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm its plans, a new report suggests that Samsung’s proprietary processor may have outperformed Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chips in Samsung's internal testing.

Vivo has taken the wraps off its V80 Lite 5G smartphone and announced the same in Pakistan. The launch has revealed all the specifications of the device for that market, revealing how similar it is to the Vivo S2 which was recently launched in the Indian market.

Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max will be launched in China in September, the company announced on Monday. The smartphone is confirmed to debut as the first device to feature Xiaomi’s proprietary Xring 03 chipset. The foldable will be accompanied by the new flagship tablet, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which will be launched with the same Xring 03 chipset as the Xiaomi 18 Fold. However, the exact launch date remains under wraps. The company has started teasing key details about the Xiaomi Xring 03 chipset. The tech firm has revealed that its future devices will get a tri-chip solution, with the Xring 03 SoC accompanied by the Xring O100 AI acceleration chip and the Xring D100 AI chip.

Motorola is said to preparing another round of price hikes for several smartphones under its portfolio in India. It is expected to become the latest brand to do so, following recent price hikes by OnePlus, Realme, Samsung, and Vivo. According to a tipster, Motorola’s recent price hike affects two mid-range smartphones, including the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, with both soon becoming more expensive to buy compared to their launch prices.

Vivo X500 series will be launched in China in September, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao announced on Monday in a Weibo post. The company executive has also announced that the upcoming lineup will include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max. This also confirms that the tech firm is changing its product strategy this year with the addition of the new Pro Max model, unlike last year, when the company unveiled only two models initially, namely Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro.

After several leaks and rumours Sony’s much-awaited Xperia 10 VIII leaks ahead of launch day. The leak which contains what appears to be an official image of the soon to be released smartphone, gives us an early look at the devices from various angles.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max could arrive in India on September 15, according to a leak. The two smartphones are also expected to cost more than the previous Note 15 Pro models. Xiaomi has already confirmed the global debut of the Note 17 series for August 27. The Pro Max is confirmed to feature a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging, while the lineup will include large AMOLED displays, multiple water and dust resistance ratings and photochromic designs.

Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has been launched in India, joining the Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 4G. The handset is set to go on sale in the country on August 31 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is offered in Sikkim Midnight and Spiti Frost colour options. It ships with Android 16. The phone sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 260 ppi pixel density. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc T8200 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.6GHz, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Apple is preparing to launch the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max next month at higher prices, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The two flagship smartphones are said to see a notable price hike over their predecessors, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The company has reportedly been looking at how much Samsung and Google have raised the prices of their flagship handsets and how the companies have dealt with the rising costs of critical memory and storage components. The report also highlights that since Samsung and Google have increased the prices of their phone by $100 (roughly Rs. 10,000), Apple could do the same to its flagship handset.

Xiaomi’s upcoming wide-format foldable has surfaced in a new leak, with CEO Lei Jun pictured holding a burgundy-coloured handset. The handset is expected to debut the company’s Xring O3 chipset and could feature a 7.76-inch inner display, 200-megapixel Leica camera and 6,000mAh battery. Xiaomi may also offer a transparent version. The phone has appeared under several names, including Mix Fold 5 and Mix Ultra, while reports point to a September 2026 launch alongside the expected arrival of Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally expected to be unveiled later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. The device, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, is likely to enter into a category which already has rivals from Samsung, Oppo, Google, and other brands. While there are still a few weeks to go before its debut, a select group of people have reportedly had a chance to try out Apple’s first ever foldable. They praise its larger display yet a pocket-friendly design, hinge, and iPad-like app layouts.

New Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders have surfaced ahead of the company's August 27 Galaxy event, showing the smartphone in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio finishes. The images point to a flat-screen design with slim bezels, a centred hole-punch cutout and a triple rear camera system. Earlier leaks have suggested a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chipset and 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging. Samsung has not yet officially confirmed the Fan Edition phone's name or launch at the event.

Poco is reportedly preparing two more smartphone launches for India in 2026, with the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power expected to arrive by early September. Leaked specifications suggest both models will feature large batteries, with the X8 Power potentially offering a 10,000mAh cell and 100W charging. The X8 Power could use Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the X8 may feature Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Both models are expected to sit below the Poco X8 Pro in the lineup.

The Vivo X500 series is expected to be launched in China soon. While the company has yet to confirm its upcoming flagship lineup, the rumour mill suggests it could include three models — Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Max. Ahead of its anticipated debut, an alleged sighting may have just offered an early look at one of the upcoming Pro models. One of the Vivo X500 Pro models was reportedly seen recently during the filming of an advertisement.

A new leak has suggested the names of Qualcomm’s upcoming 2nm Snapdragon chipsets. The SM8950 is tipped to be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the chipset codenamed SM8975 is said to be marketed as Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. We can expect more details about the next-generation Snapdragon chipsets to surface online soon. The company will launch the new chipsets at its Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, next month.

Lava is preparing to add another 5G smartphone to its Virat series in India. The Virat V1 Pro 5G will arrive on August 24 through Flipkart, with its price still under wraps. A report has revealed details including a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T8200 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM and a 50-megapixel rear camera. Lava is also reportedly developing the Virat Curve 5G, which has appeared in the GSMA IMEI Database with model number LXX529.

Vivo is gearing up to expand its T-series lineup in India with the upcoming launch of the Vivo T5 5G. The brand’s current portfolio includes three smartphones: Vivo T5 Lite 5G, Vivo T5x 5G, and Vivo T5 Pro 5G, and the company has now announced the impending arrival of the standard T5 model in the country. While its launch date currently remains under wraps, Vivo has begun teasing several of its features.

AI features are now a baseline expectation for the majority of smartphone buyers in India, reveals Amazon's Best in Tech Survey. The survey conducted by Amazon drew more than 40,000 responses across all major consumer electronics categories. Battery life stands out as both the most-wanted quality and the most common shortfall. One in three buyers is considering spending Rs. 50,000 or more for their next smartphone. 15 percent is looking at phones priced between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 75,000, and 17 percent is considering devices above Rs. 75,000.

Google's Pause Point feature adds a short interruption before users open apps they have marked as distracting. The Android 17 tool starts a 10-second countdown and requires users to opt in. While Google's Android video describes it as available on select Android 17 devices, its support page currently lists the Pixel 11 series. The company has not confirmed whether older Pixel phones or other Android 17 devices will receive the feature. The Pixel 11 lineup launched in India earlier this month.

Pova 8 Pro 5G is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched on Tuesday as the latest addition to the Pova 8 series. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and sports a 144Hz AMOLED screen. The company has equipped it with an Alive Matrix Display on the rear, which can show notifications, battery status, timers, and other information. The Pova 8 Pro 5G packs a 6,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.

Poco M8x 5G has been launched in India as the latest addition to the Xiaomi sub-brand mid-range Poco M8 lineup. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on August 27 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Poco M8x 5G is offered in Black, Blue, and Leather Green colour options. The phone ships with Xiaomi’s latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The tech firm promises four OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the handset. It sports a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Nothing has announced that it will unveil the Android 17-based Nothing OS 5.0 version on August 25 at 11:00 am BST (3:30 pm IST). While the video teaser does not reveal any details about the upcoming major firmware update, it does hint at a few design changes, including new icons and widgets. The Nothing OS 5.0 will be based on the latest Android 17 update, which means it could bring new features as part of the OS upgrade. The UK-based tech firm is also expected to announce its Nothing OS 5.0 beta programme on the same day.

Vivo V2607 has appeared on Geekbench with MediaTek's MT6881 chipset, which is believed to be the Dimensity 7500. The listing also points to 8GB of RAM and Android 16. Separately, the Vivo V2608A has surfaced in China's 3C database with a 90W charging adapter. The V2608A could be part of the upcoming X500 series, although its identity remains unclear. Vivo is also reportedly preparing the iQOO 16, which could launch in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

Huawei Pura X View will go on sale in China on August 28. The company has opened pre-orders for the phone through its Vmall in China on Thursday. The listing shows the phone in Phantom Night Black, Leaping Shadow Red, Linen Grey and Zero Degree White shades (translated from Chinese). It measures 6.68mm in thickness and weighs 201g.

OnePlus is planning to launch a new 4G smartphone in India in September, according to a tipster. The smartphone is said to debut exclusively in India, similar to the tech firm’s latest budget N series. Further, the leaker claims that the upcoming 4G handset could be the smartphone maker’s last product to launch in the country. If this is true, then the next OnePlus phone could be the tech firm’s first 4G handset to launch in India this year, since other offerings from the company ship with 5G and 4G LTE connectivity.

Qualcomm shared a video on X teasing the arrival of next-generation Snapdragon chipsets. The video confirms that the chipmaker will be revealing two chipsets at its Snapdragon Summit, which is set to take place next month. They are likely to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. These chips are likely to power the next wave of Android flagships.

Lava Bold N4 Lite will be launched in India on August 27 at 12 pm IST, the Noida-based tech firm announced on Thursday. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming phone has also been made live on Amazon, confirming that it will be available for purchase in India via the e-commerce platform. The Noida-based smartphone maker claims that the Lava Bold N4 Lite will ship with an MIL-STD-810H military-grade rating for drop and shock protection. In terms of design, the Lava Bold N4 Lite is teased to sport a flat rear panel, with a square-shaped camera island placed in the top-left corner.

Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is scheduled to launch in India in the first week of September. It is confirmed to be offered in Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange colours in the country. It will go on sale through Flipkart and the Infinix India website. It is already available in other global markets with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. It has a 6.76-inch display.

Vivo Y31T 5G price in India has been tipped online, suggesting that the upcoming handset will be a mid-range offering. This comes shortly after the phone was listed on the Vivo India online store. We already know that the Vivo Y31T 5G will be available for purchase in India via the Vivo online store in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colour options and 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The phone will ship with Vivo's Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

Moto G Max is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched last week as the latest addition to the company's G-series lineup. It is the brand's second ‘Max' smartphone in the country, following the introduction of the Motorola Edge 70 Max last month. The Moto G Max sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and runs on Android 16. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging support.

iQOO 16 and iQOO Neo 12 will be equipped with upgraded displays, a tipster claims. The flagship iQOO 16 is said to be equipped with a 6.85-inch display, offering 2K resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 12 will reportedly be launched with a 6.83-inch touchscreen, offering the same resolution as the iQOO 16, while delivering up to a 185HZ refresh rate. The Vivo sub-brand is said to source the AMOLED panel for the iQOO 16 from Samsung. Meanwhile, the Chinese display manufacturer Visionox is said to supply the display panel for the mid-range iQOO Neo 12. However, the company has yet to confirm these details.

Cases designed for the iPhone 17 Pro are likely to be compatible with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. A case manufacturer has already listed a case for the iPhone 17 Pro online, stating that it is compatible with both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro. This hints that the new model will offer little or no design changes compared to last year's iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be launched on September 8.

iQOO Z11 was launched in India on Thursday as the latest addition to the company's Z series. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. It sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. For optics, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter. The iQOO Z11 packs a 7,050mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge.

Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 18 series at its annual September launch event. The company's purported 2026 lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumoured iPhone Ultra, while the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated for an early 2027 launch alongside the iPhone 18e. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to announce the event, leaks have given us an idea of when the event might take place. Based on the trend of yesteryears, we can deduce when Apple will announce the iPhone 18 launch event.

Samsung on Wednesday announced a new Galaxy event for August. It will be the South Korean tech conglomerate’s third hardware launch event of the year, following the February and July showcases, where we saw the debut of the Galaxy S26 series and the new-generation Galaxy Z foldables, respectively. The company, however, remains cryptic about what could be introduced, with Samsung teasing the impending arrival of the ‘newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family’. This is likely a reference to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, which has been the subject of several leaks in recent months.

The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Galaxy S25 now costs Rs. 84,999, instead of the launch price of Rs. 8,000. Similarly, the 12GB + 512GB storage variant of the Galaxy S25 is priced at Rs. 1,04,999, up from the launch price of Rs. 92,999. Samsung is not the only brand to hike smartphone prices in India. Recently, many Chinese smartphone brands have also hiked prices of their flagship and mid-range devices in India.

Leaked details suggest Vivo could give OriginOS 7 a broader visual refresh alongside more flexible system controls. The upcoming software may introduce three glass-based interface treatments and let users disable the effects entirely. A new translucent dock, updated animations and expanded Control Centre editing are also reportedly in development. Users could rearrange or remove connectivity, media and other control modules, while the lower shortcut area may become editable. Vivo has started beta recruitment for the Android 17-based software as testing continues.

Poco M8x 5G will be available for purchase in India in three colour options, namely Black, Blue, and Leather Green, with the green shade boasting a “vegan leather finish”, the tech firm revealed on Wednesday. Moreover, the Poco M8x 5G is confirmed to launch in India with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. The Xiaomi sub-brand promises that the phone will receive four OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The display of the upcoming handset will offer Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and Wet Touch 2.0. The Poco M8x 5G will also ship with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

A tipster has claimed once again that the OnePlus 16 will come with a 165Hz refresh rate display. It is said to debut with BOE's next-generation oriental screen. It could ship with ColorOS 17. The OnePlus 16 is rumoured to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. It could feature a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 9,000mAh battery.

Poco F9 Ultra's design has been spotted in a leaked diagram. The upcoming handset is shown to sport a flat touchscreen, featuring a centred hole-punch display cutout at the top, which might house a camera for selfies and video calls. It might also boast relatively thin bezels. The power button and volume controls will reportedly be placed on the right side of the phone. A leaker claims that the Poco F9 Ultra will be launched in select global markets with a price tag of EUR 1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,33,000) for the variant featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

Vivo recently hiked the prices of five Y-series smartphones in India, and the company has now carried out a similar price increase for one of the models in its T-lineup. According to a tipster, the Vivo T5 Pro 5G has become more expensive in the country across all the RAM and storage configurations. While the company has yet to officially communicate the price revision, the tipster claims a few other Vivo models could also see a price hike beginning next week.

Samsung's August 2026 SMR now seems to be reaching more Galaxy devices. It was first released for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and several other Galaxy handsets. Samsung seems to be rolling out the update to devices in South Korea. It is expected to reach more devices soon.

Apple will launch the first mobile chipset fabricated using TSMC's 2nm process, according to a tipster citing supply chain sources. The company is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, which are expected to be powered by the A20 Pro chipset, which could be built on TSMC's 2nm process. The leaker also claims that the iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro chipset will deliver significantly better performance than last year’s A19 Pro SoC, which powers the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the tipster, the chipset will provide an 18 percent performance enhancement, along with a power consumption reduction of about 30 percent. However, this is said to increase the procurement costs for the company “significantly”.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been spotted in a “Sales Regulation” (translated from Polish) document on the Samsung Poland website. The document lists seven Galaxy S26 FE versions, with the model numbers SM-S741BLGDEUE, SM-S741BLGGEUE, SM-S741BZKDEUE, SM-S741BZKGEUE, SM-S741BZKIEUE, SM-S741BZVDEUE, and SM-S741BZVGEUE. This comes shortly after the purported renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE surfaced online, revealing the upcoming ‘Fan Edition’ model’s design and colour options.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra launched in China with a 9,100mAh battery and support for 100W fast charging. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB onboard storage. It has a 2K resolution display and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit. This model is IP68 and IP69-rated for dust and water resistance. 

The Realme P4s 5G will be launched in India next week, the company announced on Wednesday. The upcoming handset will arrive as the latest addition to the brand’s new P-series lineup, which already comprises the Realme P4, Realme P4 Lite, Realme P4x, and Realme P4 Pro 5G models. The company has also revealed key specifications ahead of its anticipated debut. It will feature a Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset and pack an 8,000mAh battery.

The Realme 17 series has been the subject of rumours lately, with leaks revealing camera specifications of the Realme 17 Pro+ earlier this year. The purported handset, which is expected to headline the brand’s numbered lineup, is once again in the news. A tipster has now shed light on the display and more camera features of the Realme 17 Pro+. It is tipped to arrive with a flat OLED display, alongside a 200-megapixel camera setup.