Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 16 Ultra with upgrades over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. A new leak now suggests that it may significantly elevate smartphone camera capabilities. It is said to offer “continuous optical zoom” by incorporating a shared CMOS sensor. It is expected to see an earlier launch than its predecessor. It is rumoured to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
Realme has teased the launch of the Narzo 100x 5G in India through an official microsite. The teaser reveals part of the handset's rear design and carries the tagline "Non-Stop Power, Loading Soon!", hinting at a possible focus on battery life. While specifications and the launch date remain under wraps, the smartphone is expected to join the recently launched Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G in the company's lineup. More details are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Samsung Galaxy M67 spotted on Geekbench website with model number SM-M676K. It is listed with an octa-core Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset clocked at 2.80GHz. The listing shows the phone with Android 17 and 8GB RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M67 posted a single-core score of 1,435 and a multi-core score of 3,744.
Nubia will launch the "world's first mass-produced AI-powered smartphone" soon, Nubia’s President Ni Fei announced on Wednesday in a post on Weibo. The handset will be unveiled during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026. The event is scheduled to begin on July 17 and will conclude on July 20, and will take place in Shanghai. However, the Nubia President did not confirm the name of the upcoming AI-powered handset. Tipster Whylab claims in a post on the Chinese microblogging platform that the upcoming Nubia handset could be the successor to the Nubia M153.
Vivo appears to be readying the Vivo X500 series. As we wait for the official launch, a leak has detailed the key specifications of a phone which is believed to be either the X500 Pro Mini or the Vivo X500 Pro. It is expected to come with the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. The phone is likely to have a battery capacity of around 7,000mAh. It is said to feature a 64-megapixel 85mm periscope telephoto camera and a large LOFIC primary sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A18 has been spotted in leaked computer-aided design (CAD) renders, revealing the handset's design and key specifications. The Galaxy A18 is shown to feature a pill-shaped rear camera module, similar to its predecessor. However, there is a subtle difference between the camera islands of the two. While Galaxy A17 5G’s deco is finished in black, the one found on the Samsung Galaxy A18 appears to sport the colour of the body instead. Other design features appear to be identical between the two smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy A18 is shown to sport a flat rear panel, with an LED flash placed in the top-left corner, next to the camera module.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is scheduled for later this month. Ahead of the bi-annual hardware launch event, the South Korean tech conglomerate has begun pre-reservations for its next-generation Galaxy foldable smartphones and smartwatches in India. While the company did not name the handsets, the rumour mill suggests Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be announced.
Moto G77 Power has been launched in India. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on July 13 via Flipkart and the Motorola India online store. The Moto G77 Power is offered in Pantone Fuchsia Red, Pantone Impenetrable, and Pantone Nautical Blue colour options. The new handset is powered by a 6nm octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. For optics, the Moto G77 Power carries a dual rear camera system, headlined by a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary shooter. It packs a 7,000mAh battery that is claimed to provide up to 59 hours of battery life.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly retain the aluminium alloy design introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro. The upcoming phone is said to have a noticeably thicker aluminium frame and camera module than its predecessor. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in September this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone. It could come with a triple rear camera unit and a 2nm A20 chipset.
Honor Robot Phone could launch in August, according to a Weibo post by a tipster. Honor has already confirmed that the smartphone will go on sale in China during the second half of 2026. The handset features a retractable rear camera module with a 4DoF gimbal and AI-powered tracking. Separate leaks also suggest it could carry a 200-megapixel primary camera. The Robot Phone is expected to debut Honor's imaging partnership with ARRI and support professional video recording features.
Redmi Note 17 series will be launched in China on July 14 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the Xiaomi sub-brand announced on Wednesday. The new smartphone lineup will include at least two models, namely Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro. Along with the launch date announcement, the company has also revealed the design of the Redmi Note 17 series. Both phones are shown to feature a square-shaped rear camera module, placed in the top-left corner of the flat panel. While one of the handsets is shown to feature a dual camera unit, the other appears with a single shooter on the back. The Redmi Note 17 Pro has also been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
Vivo X Fold 6 is said to go official in India in October this year. That's about a few months later than Vivo's usual launch timings. For comparison, the Vivo X Fold 5 was released in July last year, while the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro was released in June 2024. The Vivo X Fold 6 is tipped to be priced above Rs. 1,05,000 in India. Specification-wise, the Indian variant of the Vivo X Fold 6 is said to be similar to the Chinese variant. It could come with a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 40W wireless charging support.
Google Pixel 11 series is expected to launch globally on August 12 at 3 pm PT (3:30 am IST). Soon after the invites surfaced online, the price, storage variants, and colour options of the upcoming Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold surfaced online. The leaked prices hint that the handsets will see a significant price hike in the EU and the UK over the Pixel 10 lineup. Moreover, the Mountain View-based tech giant will reportedly not launch a 128GB storage option for the phones.
Samsung has reportedly increased the prices of seven Galaxy smartphone lineups in India, according to a leaked internal document shared by a tipster on X. The revision, which reportedly took effect on July 4, affects select Galaxy A, Galaxy F and Galaxy M series models, with retail prices rising by up to Rs. 1,000 across variants. While the revised prices for some handsets are already visible on the Samsung India website, others had not been updated at the time of writing. Gadgets 360 has contacted Samsung for comment.
Samsung finally announced the date for its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. At the bi-annual showcase, the South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to take the wraps off its latest generations of foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the rumoured wide foldable being the most anticipated model of the lineup. Samsung also teased that the upcoming Galaxy devices will combine "intelligent capabilities" with new form factors, hinting towards an expanded device portfolio.
Google announced its Made by Google event on Tuesday. The annual hardware launch event is expected to introduce the next-generation flagship Pixel lineup, widely referred to as the Pixel 11 series. The event will once again be held in New York City, marking the second consecutive year that Google has chosen the US city as its launch venue. Alongside the smartphones, the Mountain View-based tech giant is also rumoured to unveil the Pixel Watch 5 series.
Two Xiaomi smartphones bearing model numbers 2607DRA18I and 2607DPC18I were reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The former is said to be associated with the Redmi Note 17, while the 2607DPC18I could be linked with the Poco M8 Plus. The listing hints at an imminent launch in India. Both are expected to share similar specifications. The Redmi Note 17 is expected to arrive with improvements over the Redmi Note 15
Vivo V80 series will be launched in India in the middle of August, a tipster claims. In terms of pricing, the Vivo V80 lineup will reportedly compete with the Oppo Reno 16, which was recently launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 61,999 for the base variant, featuring 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Vivo V80 series will reportedly be equipped with an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which also powers the Vivo V70. The rumoured Vivo smartphone lineup is said to sport a 6.59-inch 1.5K display that refreshes at up to 144Hz.
Huawei, through X, announced that it will host a product launch event on July 14 to launch the Pura 90 series globally. The launch event, named NowIsYourMoment, will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Huawei launched the Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max smartphones in the Chinese market in April. They run on the company's in-house Kirin 9000 series chipsets and carry a 6,000mAh battery unit.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will be equipped with a different hinge than its predecessor, according to a tipster. The folding and unfolding action on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are said to be “more decisive”, the leaker added. This means that users will not be able to easily hold the book-style foldables at particular angles, like they could on the previous generation handset. However, the crease on the two upcoming smartphones is said to be comparable to the Oppo Find N6, which boasts a near-crease-free display.
Huawei Mate XT 2 and Huawei Mate X8 are said to be in the works. The Huawei Mate XT 2 is tipped to feature a new folding design. The Huawei Mate X8 is said to sport an 8.15-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. The camera unit of the phone is said to include a 1/1.3-inch primary camera sensor, a periscope sensor, and a new multispectral lens. The battery capacity is said to be more than 6,000mAh.
Redmi is reportedly developing a smartphone with a 7-inch display for a future lineup. A tipster claims the company is also testing a 6.59-inch Pro model. The latest leak builds on earlier reports that mentioned a 7-inch Redmi phone with a 10,000mAh battery, a 2K display and a high refresh rate. The rumoured device could become one of the largest mainstream smartphones if it launches. Similar leaks also suggest Honor is working on larger-screen smartphones.
Xiaomi’s Civi series is a lifestyle-oriented smartphone lineup that focuses on delivering a combination of good cameras while retaining slim and attractive designs. In recent months, there have been conflicting reports about the future of the lineup, with leaks alternately suggesting the next-generation model had either been cancelled or was still in development. According to a tipster, Xiaomi has reportedly discontinued the Civi series altogether, and no successor is currently in development.
The iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable smartphone, will not be available for pre-order or go on sale before the fourth quarter of 2026, TF International Security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims, citing an industry survey. This year’s iPhone Ultra, which is said to arrive as Apple’s first foldable handset, will also reportedly see limited early production due to “manufacturing challenges”. The analyst predicts that Apple will ship 5,00,000 to 1 million units of the iPhone Ultra in the third quarter of this year, estimated to be 10 percent of the total shipments of 7 to 8 million in the second half of 2026.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F70 Pro has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG database ahead of its expected launch. The listing confirms the model number SM-E476B/DS and points to dual SIM support and the global 5G variant. The handset was previously spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards website in May. According to a report, it could share most of its hardware with the Galaxy M47 5G, including a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz Super AMOLED display.
Apple has been rumoured to expand its next-generation iPhone lineup beyond the traditional launch window of September. While it is widely believed to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra later this year, the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air successor are slated to arrive in early 2027. Although the tech giant has yet to confirm these plans, renders of the purported iPhone Air 2 have surfaced online. The purported handset, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Air 2, could arrive with a second rear camera, along with an upgraded chipset.
Specifications of the Vivo X300e have leaked online. This upcoming X300 series phone is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and is said to feature a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The Vivo X300e is tipped to carry a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset could debut as the sixth member in the X300 family.
Vivo Y500 4G has been launched in select global markets. The new 4G-only Vivo Y series handset is currently available for purchase via the Vivo Pakistan online store. The smartphone is offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Blue and Pearl White. The Vivo Y500 4G is backed by an 8,100mAh battery. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera module. Moreover, the phone features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, paired with a 2-megapixel shooter. An octa core Unisoc T7300 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz, powers the Vivo Y500 4G.
Motorola has revealed the key specifications of the Moto G77 Power through its India listing ahead of the July 8 launch. The handset will be available in 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants with four Pantone colour options. It will feature a 120Hz LCD panel, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, Android 16, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, stereo speakers, IP64 protection and a 7,000mAh battery with 30W charging support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Flip 8 are likely to be launched later this month. While the launch date remains a mystery, the price details of the foldable family and the Galaxy Watch 9 have leaked online. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to start at EUR 1,999 (roughly Rs. 2,17,000) for the 256GB model. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will reportedly have a price tag of Rs. 2,199 (roughly Rs. 2,40,000) with the same storage capacity.
The Xiaomi 18 series is rumoured to have been in development for quite some time. Recent leaks have revealed key display and camera upgrades expected on the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Now, fresh details about the rumoured Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have surfaced online. A new leak from a tipster suggests that the purported handset could bring notable improvements in imaging, battery capacity, and display design over its predecessor. It is expected to feature a dual 200-megapixel camera setup and an 8,500mAh battery.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to launch later this year, and rumours so far suggest the lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Meanwhile, the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated to debut next year. According to an analyst, the standard model will receive a modest RAM upgrade over the current iPhone 17 to support Apple Intelligence features better. More RAM is expected on the iPhone 18e, too.
Here's our list of the five best phones under Rs. 30,000 in India for content creators. These models excel in camera features, display quality, performance, and battery life. All these models offer 5G connectivity and are available in different colour options. Our picks include Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, OnePlus Nord CE 6, Samsung Galaxy F56 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
Nothing Phone 1, the first smartphone from Carl Pei-led tech firm, is now receiving its last OS major OS update, the company announced on Thursday. The update brings Android 15 to the handset, along with “general improvements and bug fixes” and the latest security patch. With this, the smartphone has completed its software lifecycle, during which it received three major OS upgrades and security updates for four years. The handset was launched in India in July 2022. The handset shipped with the Android 12-based Nothing OS 1 version.
Nokia 235 4G (2026), Nokia 215 4G (2026), Nokia 210 4G, and Nokia 200 4G feature phones have been launched in select global markets. They have 4G connectivity and run on the S30+ operating system. They feature a 1,450mAh battery and expandable storage up to 32GB. All four models feature an AI assistant button for accessing different features with voice commands.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating larger batteries for the Galaxy S27 Ultra after previously planning a 5,200mAh unit. A new leak suggests the company is testing 5,600mAh and 5,800mAh cells from Samsung SDI, with the final device potentially featuring a battery exceeding 5,500mAh. The report also claims Samsung will continue using lithium-ion technology instead of silicon-carbon batteries. If the leak proves accurate, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could offer a larger battery than the rumoured iPhone 18 Pro Max.
OnePlus Ace 7 series is said to be in the works. This time, the company is tipped to launch vanilla OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro models. They are said to come with a 6.78-inch flat display with 1.5K resolution and 185Hz refresh rate. They are tipped to feature a 9,000mAh battery with support for either 100W or 120W fast charging. The duo could include active fan cooling and is said to feature a minimalist build.
Redmi 17 5G could launch soon. While Redmi has yet to officially confirm its arrival, its appearance across multiple certification platforms suggests that an official launch may not be far away. The upcoming phone was reportedly spotted on Malaysia's Standard and Industrial Research Institute (SIRIM) certification website and Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) certification database with the 26062RN92G model number.
Samsung Galaxy S27 series, which is expected to be launched early next year, will include the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models, as per recent leaks. Now, a report, citing industry sources, claims that the company will equip all the Galaxy S27 series phones with the Privacy Display feature, as found on this year's flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. On top of this, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly launch with an upgraded 16-megapixel selfie camera.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is tipped to feature a larger battery than its predecessor, with the eSIM version reportedly packing a 5,425mAh cell and the physical SIM model a 5,235mAh battery. A previous leak also points to modest battery upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro. The handset is expected to use Apple's rumoured A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 series in September 2026.
Following the recent leak detailing the camera hardware of the Vivo X500 Pro Max, fresh information about the camera specifications of the standard X500 has now surfaced. According to a tipster, the purported handset could be equipped with a triple rear camera system, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony primary sensor and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Vivo’s next-generation X-series smartphone lineup, notably, could include up to four models this year.
Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 lineup in September. In recent months, rumours have suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra — its first foldable iPhone. Ahead of the anticipated launch, a fresh leak has shed light on one of the key internal components of the iPhone 18 Pro. According to a report, the purported handset could use different modem chips for the US and international markets.
Homegrown consumer electronics and wearables brand Fire-Boltt recently announced its foray into India's smartphone market. The company has confirmed plans to launch new smartphones under a new brand called Boltt. While official specifications remain under wraps, a new leak has now revealed the possible moniker of its first handset. It has also been sighted on a benchmarking site, with some of its key specifications listed. The purported phone is said to be powered by a UniSoc chipset and feature 4GB of RAM.
iQOO Z11i has been launched in China. The new mid-range smartphone is currently on sale in the country via the Vivo China online store. The iQOO Z11i is offered in three colour options, namely, Desert Gold, Mo Ying, and Qingfeng (translated from Chinese). An octa core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset powers the new handset, along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It also gets a single 13-megapixel camera on the back, along with a 5-megapixel selfie shooter on the front, housed inside a water drop-style notch.
Samsung will reportedly drop its Exynos chipset from the Galaxy A18 lineup. The 4G variant of the phone is said to use a MediaTek processor, while the Galaxy A18 5G could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A17, for comparison, has a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, while the 5G model is equipped with Samsung's own Exynos 1330 SoC. The 4G-supported model is said to go official first, followed by the 5G model months later.
Nothing Phone 4b RCB Edition will be launched in India on July 7, along with the standard edition of the upcoming smartphone. The London-based tech firm touts the exclusive variant as a limited-edition collectible”. The company has also revealed the design of the limited edition handset. The phone is shown to sport the IPL franchise’s insignia on the back, finished in black. The Nothing Phone 4b RCB Edition will sport a similar shade of red as RCB’s jersey. The handset will be available for purchase at an exclusive drop event on the day of its launch at the Nothing Bengaluru store.
Redmi Note 17 series will be launched in China this month, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday in a post on Weibo. The Xiaomi sub-brand claims that the Redmi Note 17 series will bring enhanced “quality, screen, battery life, and user experience” (translated from Chinese) over its predecessor. As part of the announcement, the company also revealed that it has sold more than 500 million units of Redmi Note series phone globally in the last 12 years. The upcoming Redmi Note 17 lineup is confirmed to debut as a mid-range smartphone series.
With the second half of 2026 approaching, Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce the iPhone 18 series in September. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models this year, while the vanilla iPhone 18 could debut in 2027. But even though the launch is still several months away, the demand for the iPhone 17 series seems to have cooled off. As such, a tipster has suggested that Apple has reduced its production plans for the iPhone 17 lineup by around 15 percent.
Moto G77 Power will launch in India on July 8. It is set to come in black, blue and red colour options with a hole-punch display design. It features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the display has Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and a 7,000mAh battery. The Moto G77 Power will be available for purcahse through Flipkart.
Himanshu Tandon on Thursday announced that he is stepping down from his role as CMF India's Vice President, Business. Tandon has announced his exit from the firm nearly 10 months after he joined CMF India in August last year. However, neither Tandon nor the company has named his successor. Before CMF India, Tandon worked with Poco India, which he joined in January 2021 as the Sales Lead. He held the position for nearly a year and six months before he was promoted to the position of Country Head of India of Poco India.
Samsung Galaxy Jump 5 has been launched in South Korea as the company's new carrier-exclusive smartphone. It is worth noting that the new Galaxy Jump series handset and the Galaxy A27 5G, which was recently launched in India and other countries, are identical in terms of specifications, features, and design. However, the handset is slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. The Galaxy Jump 5 sports a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz, and offers up to 800 nits peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Victus+ protection.
