Xiaomi 17 was launched in China in September, along with the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Later, the tech giant also unveiled the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, as the fourth model in the lineup. Now, the Chinese tech giant has confirmed that the Ultra model will be launched in select global markets in 2026. Additionally, a tipster claims that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 have been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. If this is true, the two handsets could debut in the country in the coming months.
Vivo has teased the launch of the Vivo Y31d in Vietnam, confirming its design and durability-focused features. The smartphone will pack a 7,200mAh BlueVolt battery with possible 44W fast charging support. It will carry IP69+ dust and water resistance along with military-grade durability certifications. It will run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and may use a Snapdragon 685 chipset. Tipsters suggest a January 2026 launch, with the phone likely skipping an India release.
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is set to launch in India, along with the Realme 16 Pro 5G. The two handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The dedicated microsite for the Pro+ model has now been updated to confirmed various specifications and features of the upcoming handset, including its chipset, battery, display, and ingress protection ratings. The phone is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, paired with a 7,000mAh Titan battery.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 series will launch in China soon. The company is currently accepting pre-orders for the phones in China. The listings reveal the colour options and RAM and storage options of the OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V. Additionally, a new leak has suggested the price range of the phones.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini is scheduled to launch soon in India, along with the Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro. The handset is confirmed to be equipped with a 6.32-inch AMOLED display, boasting 1.6mm thick bezels. The tech firm has been teasing the specifications and colourways of the upcoming phone for a while. However, its pricing in India remains under wraps. Now, the box price of the handset has surfaced online, hinting at its possible retail price in the country.
Vivo X300 Ultra is rumoured to be launched in China early next year as the top-of-the-line model in the flagship X300 series. While the company has yet to confirm the handset’s launch, it has been spotted on a certification website, which hints towards its impending debut in Europe, too. The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to come with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 200-megapixel triple rear camera system.
Vivo V70 Elite 5G has reportedly appeared on India’s BIS database, alongside the Vivo Y51 5G, hinting at an imminent launch. The listings follow recent certifications for other Vivo phones, including the Vivo V70, and a device tipped to be the Vivo T5x 5G. The Vivo V70 series is expected to include multiple variants and could debut in India in early 2026. Benchmark and certification listings suggest Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance, Android 16, and 5G support for the standard Vivo V70.
iQOO Z11 Turbo has been spotted on the Geekbench website with model number V2536A. The listing shows 2,753 points in single-core testing and 8,990 points in multi-core testing. As per the listing, the handset will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset under the hood. It could get 14.81GB of RAM and Android 16. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is currently up for pre-orders in China.
Earlier this year, Realme showcased a smartphone that packed a 10,000mAh battery. It was a special variant of the Realme GT 7, only meant as a concept device and not a mass-market handset. However, the company is now said to be gearing up to introduce a smartphone with an even bigger capacity. A mystery Realme smartphone has surfaced on a social media website, which packs a 10,001mAh battery.
Honor has officially confirmed that the Honor Power 2 will launch next month in China. The upcoming device is set to be the brand’s largest battery smartphone to date. Teasers reveal that the Honor Power 2 will feature a triple rear camera setup and be available in three colour options. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G has been spotted on multiple certification websites recently, hinting at an imminent launch. Its 4G counterpart was unveiled in the Indian market in October, alongside the Galaxy F07 and Galaxy M07. Now, the Galaxy A07 5G has been spotted on the list of supported devices on the Google Play Console. Moreover, the design of the handset has surfaced online. It is expected to pack a 6,000mAh battery, which will be about 1,000mAh larger than the Galaxy A06 5G and the Galaxy A07 4G.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which is said to include the vanilla Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched in global markets, including India, by the South Korean tech giant in February next year. While the purported unveiling of the handsets is weeks away, various specifications, features, and pricing details of the Galaxy S26 lineup have been surfacing online. Now, a report claims that Samsung’s Mobile Experience (MX) division is “struggling” to reduce the manufacturing costs, which indicates that next year’s phones could launch at a higher price.
Vijay Sales has announced its Apple Days Sale in India, offering a range of discounts on the latest iPhone 17, iPhone 16, and iPhone 15 models. The sale, which began on December 28, offers discounted prices on new iPad models, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and AirPods as well. For example, the MacBook Air M4 iPad (2025) are confirmed to see price cuts during the sale. The electronic retail chain has partnered with different lenders to offer payment discounts for customers purchasing Apple products during the sale, which ends on January 4.
The OnePlus Turbo 6 series will be launched in China soon, the company has announced. The lineup is confirmed to comprise two models — OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V. Ahead of the launch, the China-based brand has revealed the design of both upcoming handsets, featuring a square-shaped camera deco. While the OnePlus Turbo 6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the OnePlus Turbo 6V is teased to get a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC.
Realme Neo 8 has again surfaced in a leak, which claims that the smartphone could be launched in China next month. The purported handset is expected to be the successor of the Realme Neo 7, which was launched in December 2024. A previous leak had revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming phone, and now, a tipster has shed light on more specifications.
Oppo Reno 15 series is expected to be launched in India soon, after the company teased the lineup recently. So far, the Chinese brand has teased three models — the Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini — and has shared some specifications as well. However, a tipster has now claimed that the series could have a fourth model dubbed Reno 15C.
Samsung is reportedly renewing display supply talks with BOE after a year-long cooling of ties. BOE could provide small OLED panels for future Galaxy phones and large LCD panels for Samsung TVs, potentially expanding beyond entry-level devices. The move signals Samsung’s supplier diversification push amid rising component costs and the global memory shortage, though it’s unclear if BOE will reach higher-end Galaxy models.
Honor may be gearing up to launch the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design sooner than expected, according to a new leak. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagship is tipped to arrive ahead of the Chinese Spring Festival on February 17, following the recent debut of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Rivals such as the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra are expected to launch later, after the festival. While their timelines remain unclear, the leak suggests Honor could take an early lead in China’s next ultra-flagship race.
Honor Win and Honor Win RT were launched in China on Friday. They were launched in three colour options, with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. They feature a 6.83-inch display and a 10,000mAh battery. They run on Snapdragon chipsets and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. Honor Win has a triple rear camera unit, while the Win RT model has dual rear cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in select global markets last month as the first triple-foldable foldable smartphone from the South Korean tech conglomerate. While Samsung claims it to be highly sturdy, a recent durability test of the smartphone carried out by a popular YouTuber suggests that it may not be able to withstand as much abuse as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with the screen giving way during the bend test.
iQOO Z11 Turbo is now available for pre-order in China via the Vivo online store, the company has announced. The listing of the phone reveals the design of its back panel. The handset is shown with a square-shaped rear camera module, housing a dual camera unit. The power button and volume controls appear on the right side of the frame. Separately, the iQOO Product Manager has confirmed various details about the upcoming handset, including its price range, chipset, display, and camera configuration.
Honor Power 2 has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Android 16 with MagicOS 10. The benchmark scores suggest only modest gains over the Dimensity 8400. Design leaks, shared by a Chinese tipster, show a rear layout similar to Apple’s latest iPhone Pro models. The phone is tipped to feature a 6.79-inch 1.5K OLED display, a massive 10,000mAh battery with 80W charging, and could launch in China in January 2026.
OnePlus Turbo series will be launched soon in China, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday via a social media post. Additionally, the lineup is now available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store. Other details about the upcoming handset, including its key specifications, exact launch date, features, pricing, and colourways, remain under wraps. This comes soon after the purported live images of the OnePlus Turbo surfaced online.
Motorola’s upcoming flagship smartphone has appeared on China’s 3C certification database, confirming 90W wired fast charging and a China launch. The device, listed as XT2603-1, is tipped to debut as the Motorola X70 Ultra in China and launch globally as the Edge 70 Ultra. Previous listings suggest Android 16, a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 5 chipset, and up to 16GB RAM. The listing also aligns with Flipkart’s recent teaser for Motorola’s premium Signature series in India.
The Poco M8 5G is expected to be launched in India soon, as part of the latest M8 lineup that may also comprise a Pro variant. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has teased the design of the upcoming handset and confirmed its availability. It appears to have a similarly designed rear camera deco as the upcoming Redmi Note 15 5G. The teaser suggests that the Poco M8 5G will debut with a 50-megapixel AI camera system.
Realme 16 Pro 5G is confirmed to launch in India on January 6, 2026, alongside the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. Leading up to its much-anticipated launch, the company has been teasing the key specifications of the smartphone. Now, the tech firm has confirmed that the Realme 16 Pro 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset, paired with a 7,000mAh Titan Battery. It is also confirmed to sport a 1.5K resolution AMOLED display, delivering up to 144Hz refresh rate.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to be the first to use US-made camera sensors, adding Samsung’s Austin, Texas, foundry to Apple’s supply chain, previously dominated by Sony in Japan. Reports suggest the shift may favour the Pro models. The South Korean tech giant has reportedly started looking for project managers for the fab, and production could begin in March 2026.
Apple may launch the iPhone Air 2 earlier than expected, according to a tipster, who claims the handset will debut at Apple’s 2026 fall event in early September. The claim contradicts reports suggesting a delay to 2027. The leaker also says the iPhone 17e is already in mass production for a spring launch. The iPhone Air 2 is expected to add a second rear camera and other refinements, as Apple continues to explore slim phone designs despite mixed market response.
Xiaomi 17 could be making its debut in the Indian market soon. The details are yet to be officially announced by Xiaomi. The purported Indian variant of the handset has been allegedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The Xiaomi 17 was launched in China in September. It runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Samsung appears to be gearing up for the release of the Galaxy A07 5G. The unannounced smartphone has appeared in multiple certifications previously and has now been spotted at Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). The listing confirms the battery capacity of the phone. The battery capacity may be larger than that of its predecessor. Samsung released the 4G variant of Galaxy A07 in India in October.
Motorola has teased a new premium Signature smartphone series in India through an app-only Flipkart microsite. The teaser uses Motorola’s batwing logo and Pantone colour cues and asks users to return on December 28 for more details. The move follows leaked renders of a device codenamed Urus, which were earlier rumoured to be the Edge 70 Ultra. Reports suggest a flagship phone with a 6.7-inch 1.5K OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and triple 50-megapixel rear cameras.
OnePlus Turbo is expected to be launched in China soon as a new gaming-focused smartphone. Ahead of its anticipated debut, live images of the upcoming model have surfaced, revealing its design and key specifications. It carries a familiar rear camera layout, with the square-ish deco at the top-left corner. The OnePlus Turbo appears to have a glossy rear panel, which hints towards a potentially aggressive pricing.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been launched in China as the successor to the company’s Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The handset joins the tech firm’s flagship lineup, which includes the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The new smartphone will soon go on sale in the country via the Xiaomi China online store in distinct colourways. It features a Leica-tuned rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is set to be launched in China today, December 25. It is expected to arrive as the top-of-the-line model in the Xiaomi 17 series, which already comprises the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The company has been revealing several details about the smartphone in the days leading up to its launch. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is confirmed to debut with a Leica-tuned triple rear camera system.
Red Magic 11 Air will be launched soon in China, a company executive has confirmed. The smartphone will be the third phone in the lineup, which currently includes the Red Magic 11 Pro and Red Magic 11 Pro+. It will be unveiled in the country as the successor to the Red Magic 10 Air, which was unveiled in April. The smartphone is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm's octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. It is said to feature an active cooling fan, too.
Samsung is reportedly planning to expand smartphone display manufacturing in India after applying for incentives under the government’s PLI scheme. The company is expected to move beyond device assembly and increase local value addition at its Noida facility, its largest smartphone manufacturing plant globally. Samsung reportedly does not plan to shift production from Vietnam but may add new capacity in India as demand grows. The company is also said to be open to sourcing chips locally and sees India as a key export and growth hub.
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 16 Pro 5G are scheduled to launch in India on January 6, 2026, as the latest additions to the company's lineup. Weeks before its unveiling in the country, purported images of its Realme 16 Pro+ 5G have surfaced online, revealing its box price in India, dimensions, and display size. Soon after its debut, the phone will be available for purchase via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. It is confirmed to feature a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 200-megapixel main shooter.
OnePlus Nord 6 could launch soon globally, as the rumoured smartphone has been spotted on the SIRIM certification website in Malaysia. The handset is expected to be the rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 6. It is said to be powered by last year's flagship octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip from Qualcomm. The handset might carry a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary shooter.
Apple is reportedly exploring new deals with RAM suppliers as the price of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air's 12GB LPDDR5x RAM has increased exponentially. Primarily sourced from Samsung, the RAM was initially priced between $25 (about Rs. 2,200) and $29 (about Rs. 2,600) per unit when the “initial contract” was signed between Apple and Samsung, a tech blogger claims. However, the same now costs $70 (roughly Rs. 6,300) per unit, representing a jump of more than 230 percent.
Apple has been rumoured to be developing a foldable iPhone for years now. Leaks have suggested that the purported handset could finally see the light of day in 2026. According to a recent YouTube video involving a breakdown of its CAD renders, the book-style foldable, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, could adopt a wide-display design. While it may lean closer to the Google Pixel Fold’s proportions, the iPhone Fold could feature a noticeably minimal screen crease.
The Oppo K15 Turbo Pro is tipped to debut with a new MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, according to a fresh leak, and not previously suggested Snapdragon processors. The phone is said to retain its gaming focus, with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display, a 50-megapixel main camera, a large battery, and a built-in active cooling fan. The leak also suggests Oppo may expand fan cooling to cheaper models, though final specifications remain unclear.
Samsung has reportedly cancelled the Galaxy S26 Edge, signalling a pullback from ultra-thin smartphones after weak demand in 2025. Poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple’s iPhone Air suggest buyers prefer better battery life, cameras, and performance over slim designs. The S25 Edge faced criticism for its small battery and missing telephoto camera. With Apple also scaling back its ultra-thin plans and Samsung lacking silicon-carbon batteries, both companies appear to be prioritising practicality over extreme thinness.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in select global markets last month as the company’s first triple foldable smartphone. Questions were raised about its durability due to the existence of triple screens and their hinge mechanisms, although Samsung said that it had undergone a rigorous testing process. A South Korea-based YouTube channel put the company’s claims to the test by putting the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold through a fold test, where its hinge began to give way at about 1.4 lakh folds.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be launched by the Chinese smartphone maker on December 25. The smartphone will be the fourth model in the tech firm’s flagship smartphone lineup. The company has already teased the design and a few camera specifications of the upcoming handset. A day before its much-anticipated debut, the smartphone maker has announced that it will also launch a Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Separately, a tipster has revealed that the handset will feature a zoom feature.
OnePlus Turbo is tipped to feature a custom 1.5K LTPS display from BOE with a 165Hz refresh rate, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. The screen is said to use a self-developed Display P3 lite chip and flagship-grade luminescent materials to improve colour accuracy, reduce power consumption, and extend lifespan. It may also support high-frequency PWM dimming for better eye protection and slim bezels, making it a standout BOE display in its price segment.
Oppo is gearing up to introduce several new smartphones early next year, including a foldable and a flagship model. A tipster has now leaked the launch timeline of two of the anticipated devices, whose launches have reportedly been accelerated by the company. The Oppo Find N6 has been rumoured to be in development for some time, and could debut in China before the Chinese New Year. It is tipped to be followed by the Find X9 Ultra.
HMD Pulse 2 could be in the works, according to details shared by a tipster. Ahead of any official announcement, the key specifications of the phone have leaked online. The HMD Pulse 2 is said to feature a 6.7-inch display. It could run on a Unisoc T7250 chipset and houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. It is expected to come with upgrades over the standard HMD Pulse.
Honor Win series is set to launch in China on December 26. Ahead of the unveiling, a tipster has shared the camera specifications of the upcoming Honor Win and Win RT. The design of the phones was recently unveiled. The Honor Win is teased to sport a triple rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangle-shaped module. On the other hand, the Win RT appears with a dual rear camera setup. The standard model is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Oppo Reno 15 series India launch date and price range have leaked online. An additional leak gives us details about the European pricing and specifications of the phones. Oppo recently teased the arrival of the Reno 15 Pro, Reno 15 Pro Mini and Reno 15 in India. They will go on sale through Flipkart in the country.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Poco X8 Pro have reportedly appeared on Singapore’s IMDA certification database, suggesting their global variants are nearing launch. The listings confirm 5G support along with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity on both devices. The Poco X8 Pro is also tipped to support reverse wireless charging. The IMDA appearance hints at a Singapore launch, while the Poco X8 Pro has already received BIS, SGS, and EEC certifications, pointing to a broader international rollout.
