Xiaomi Mix Trifold has been listed on a certification website with the model number 2608BPX34C, hinting at an imminent launch, according to a report. The phone will reportedly be launched by the Chinese smartphone maker in the third quarter of next year. The purported Mix Trifold is expected to rival Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold and Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design. The listing does not reveal any specifications or features of the rumoured Xiaomi smartphone. However, such details are expected to surface online soon.

Samsung has filed a design patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the US, which received registration approval earlier this month, on March 3. The patent document reveals the design of the purported clamshell-style foldable smartphone. The handset will reportedly feature two cover displays, along with a dual rear camera unit and an LED flash. If the phone goes into production, it would mark a shift from the company's current design. For context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 sports a single 4.1-inch AMOLED display on the outside.

Nothing Phone 4a has been launched in India and other global markets, along with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The new smartphones are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The latest Phone 4a will be available for purchase in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, which is built on a 4nm Gen 2 TSMC process. It is backed by a 5,400mAh battery, with support for 50W wired fast charging. It is equipped with the new Glyph Bar interface, which comprises 63 mini-LEDs and six individually addressable zones.

Oppo’s upcoming Find N6 foldable is expected to launch in China in March, although the company has not revealed the exact date yet. Recent leaks suggest the phone may feature a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner LTPO screen with adaptive refresh rates. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and include a Hasselblad-backed triple camera system with a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The handset could also pack a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Honor 600 Lite has been launched with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display and a 6,520mAh battery with 45W charging support. It has a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Honor 600 Lite is currently available in Malaysia in two colour options.

Vivo teased the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Thursday. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025. Alongside its launch confirmation, the brand has highlighted its benchmark score, suggesting that it will focus on performance within the mid-range segment. While its specifications have yet to be announced, leaks suggested that the upcoming Vivo T5x 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset.

Oppo and MediaTek jointly announced new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for future smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The two companies are collaborating to develop and deploy new AI features for Oppo phones that do not require cloud connectivity to function. The announcements were made at MediaTek’s AI for Life keynote on Wednesday.

Lava Bold 2 5G will be launched in India soon by the Noida-based smartphone maker as the successor to last year’s Lava Bold 5G. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Amazon, confirming that it will be sold in the country via the e-commerce platform. Moreover, the company has teased the design of the handset. The soon-to-be-launched Bold 2 5G will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup, housed inside a rectangular camera module. To recap, the Lava Bold 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with a 5,000mAh battery.

Nubia Neo 5 GT has been unveiled at the MWC 2026. The new gaming-focused smartphone has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC and has a 360-degree game antenna. It carries a 6,210mAh dual-cell battery with up to 80W wired charging support and bypass charging support.

Upcoming flagship phones from OnePlus, iQOO, and Redmi may launch at higher prices, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. Models such as the OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max could start at around CNY 5,000 (roughly Rs. 66,000) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. These devices are expected to use next-generation chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or MediaTek Dimensity 9600. Higher production costs, including expensive 2nm wafers from TSMC and rising memory prices, may drive the increase. Some brands may also reserve 2nm chips for premium models.

Infinix Note 60 Ultra has been launched globally by the Chinese smartphone maker as the flagship addition to the company’s Note lineup. The phone was unveiled on Thursday during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The new Infinix Note 60 Ultra is scheduled to go on sale in select global markets via the company’s online store. It will be offered in Amalfi Blue, Monza Red, Roma Silver, and Torino Black colourways. While the company has yet to reveal the pricing of the phone, it was reportedly spotted on the company’s website in Malaysia.

Realme Narzo Power 5G has been launched in India in two colour options with a 10,001mAh battery. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset under the hood. It has a 6.78-inch display and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main rear camera. The new phone is currently available for purchase in India through Amazon and the Realme India website.

In new Weibo posts, OnePlus China’s President, Li Jie Louis, has officially announced that the OnePlus 15T will come with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. It will also come with a 7,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The battery uses Glacier Battery technology. The launch date of the OnePlus 15T is currently under wraps, but it is likely to go official later this month.

Nothing has teased the Nothing Phone 4a Pro ahead of its launch, revealing a silhouette with a Glyph Matrix display on the back. The feature, first seen on the Nothing Phone 3, uses micro-LEDs arranged in a pixel grid to show alerts, widgets, and custom notifications. The standard Phone 4a will use a simpler Glyph Bar design and launch in Black, Blue, Pink, and White. The Phone 4a may start at Rs. 31,999, while the Pro could begin around Rs. 40,000.

Xiaomi 17T will be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker at the end of April or in May, according to a tipster. If this is true, the rumoured handset would be the third model in the upcoming lineup in the country. For reference, the Xiaomi 17 series, which will include the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the standard Xiaomi 17, is scheduled to be unveiled in the country on March 11. The two phones were launched in select global markets on February 28 in Barcelona, Spain. The purported Xiaomi 17T is expected to succeed last year’s Xiaomi 15T.

Oppo smartphones will soon support file transfers with Apple devices through Android’s Quick Share, the company announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday. The move is expected to enable compatibility with AirDrop, allowing Oppo users to send and receive files directly with iPhones and other Apple devices, eliminating the dependency on third-party apps. The development is aimed at improving cross-platform interoperability between Android and Apple devices.

Xiaomi is said to be planning to upgrade its in-house chips for its smartphones on a yearly basis. Speaking to a publication on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday, officials reportedly said that the China-based company plans to deploy its proprietary mobile processors in Xiaomi devices sold globally, not just on its home turf. The company is also working on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for overseas markets.

Samsung may soon launch the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, with recent leaks revealing details about their specifications and design. New Geekbench listings suggest both smartphones could offer improved performance over their predecessors. The Galaxy A37 (SM-A376B) scored 1138 in single-core and 3450 in multi-core tests, while the Galaxy A57 (SM-A576B) recorded 1385 and 4469. The phones are expected to feature Exynos chipsets, Android 16-based One UI 8.5, triple rear cameras, IP68 ratings, and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Vivo has launched the X300 FE in Russia, a rebadged version of a Vivo S series phone that was launched in China. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6. The phone includes IP68 and IP69 dust‑ and water‑resistance, a triple‑camera setup, and a 6,500mAh battery supporting 90W FlashCharge fast charging.

Vivo V70 FE will launch in Indonesia on March 9. The handset is set to feature a dual rear camera setup led by a 200-megapixel sensor with OIS, three colour options, and slim display bezels. The handset will run OriginOS 6 and pack a 7,000mAh battery with 90W FlashCharge support, along with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. Expected specifications include a 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and a 32-megapixel front camera.

Tecno Pop X was launched in India on Wednesday as a budget smartphone. It will go on sale later this week and features an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It allows users to make calls to nearby devices even without a cellular network connection, offering added convenience in low‑coverage areas.

MediaTek demonstrated support for wireless emergency alerts sent through satellite links, working together with Starlink. The chipmaker is partnering with Starlink to add satellite communication features. MediaTek says more than 4.4 million people have used Starlink Mobile during emergencies, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is already available in Canada, Japan, and the US. The firm also showed AI privacy glasses and long‑range zoom technology at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

Xiaomi could be moving to a new rear camera setup on the Xiaomi 18 series. The company could use a 200-megapixel sensor in the standard Xiaomi 18. The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, on the other hand, are said to feature a 200-megapixel main camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. This would be a considerable upgrade over the Xiaomi 17 series. The new lineup is expected to be launched in the second half of this year. They could run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 series SoC.

Oppo Find N6 will be launched in China in March as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s foldable lineup, the company has announced. The phone is now available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store. The handset is confirmed to be showcased at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Ahead of its global unveiling, the phone has reportedly been spotted at the event, offering a better look at its creaseless foldable screen. While the company has yet to reveal the exact launch date, reports suggest that the Oppo Find N6 will be launched on March 17.

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G was showcased by the Chinese smartphone maker on the first day of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The handset will be launched in select global markets later. However, the key specifications and features of the phone have been revealed by the tech firm. It sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,208 x 2,644 pixels) 3D Curved AMOLED display, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate, up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness, 2,304Hz PWM Dimming, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset.

The Vivo Y21 5G is said to be in development as the latest addition to the brand’s Y-series. While the China-based company has yet to confirm the handset, it has allegedly been spotted on a cellular operator’s website. The listing reveals several key details about the purported smartphone, along with its anticipated pricing. It is said to feature a 120Hz HD+ LCD screen and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The Vivo Y21 5G may pack a 6,500mAh battery.

Tecno Pop X 5G is said to be in the works. Tecno is yet to confirm its arrival, but ahead of it, the phone has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent India launch. It was also spotted on the IMEI database. The appearance of Tecno Pop X 5G on the BIS and IMEI listing indicates that the Pop X 5G could launch shortly after the 4G variant. It is likely to come as an affordable 5G handset.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be launched globally later this year, the Chinese tech firm announced on Tuesday. The upcoming handset is set to be the third phone in the company's flagship lineup, which currently includes the standard Find X9 model and the Find X9 Pro. Additionally, the company has also confirmed that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned rear camera setup. This comes weeks after Oppo's Zhou Yibao confirmed that the handset will pack a battery exceeding 7,000mAh capacity.

Oppo K14 5G will be launched in India on March 9 at 12 pm IST, the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Monday. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming handset is now live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The company has also revealed the design, battery capacity, charging speed, and colour options of the soon-to-be-launched Oppo K14 5G. The handset is teased to feature a dual rear camera setup. The phone will be offered in two colourways, Purple and White. It will ship with an unspecified version of ColorOS.

iQOO Z11x 5G will launch in India on March 12. iQOO shared new official posters of the upcoming phone on X, revealing its design and colour options. It will be available in at least two colour options with a 7,200mAh battery. The battery is claimed to offer up to 40 hours of video playback time on a single charge. The iQOO Z11x 5G will be priced around Rs. 23,000 in India. It will ship with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset.

In a recent post on Weibo, Li Jie Louis, President of OnePlus China, confirmed that the OnePlus 15T will feature the new LUMO periscope telephoto lens. This new sensor is claimed to deliver better long-range photos and improved portrait shots. The handset will offer improvements in battery performance and heat management. Further, the OnePlus 15T will come with narrow bezels on four sides.

Nothing Phone 4a will be available for purchase days before it goes on sale in the country, at an exclusive event in Bengaluru on March 7 at 6 pm IST, the London-based smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The drop event will be held at the recently inaugurated Nothing Store, situated at 660/1, 100 Feet Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. During the event, the first 100 Nothing Phone 4a customers will be able to get an exclusive engraved edition of the handset, along with a complimentary Nothing Ear A TWS. This comes soon after the company showcased the upcoming phone in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colourways at MWC 2026.

The iQOO 15R will be available for purchase in India beginning today at 12pm IST, following its launch in February. The mid-flagship from the Vivo sub-brand sits below the iQOO 15R in the company’s smartphone lineup. It sports a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, which also powers the OnePlus 15R and several other mid-flagships. The OnePlus 15R runs on OriginOS 6 and packs a 7,600mAh battery.

Vivo showcased its upcoming flagship, the Vivo X300 Ultra, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Monday. It is expected to be positioned as the brand’s top-tier flagship, with a strong emphasis on imaging capabilities and premium hardware. The handset was seen with a SmallRig video cage and a massive Zeiss telephoto extender kit. Alongside its showcase at the Barcelona event, Vivo also confirmed the global launch of the X300 Ultra.

Poco has teased the Poco X8 series and Poco C85x 5G on Flipkart, suggesting an imminent India launch. The X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max were recently spotted on certification and benchmark sites, with leaked renders revealing their design. The Pro Max reportedly scored over 36 lakh on AnTuTu. The X8 Pro is tipped to feature a Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip and 6,500mAh battery, while the Pro Max may pack a Dimensity 9500s SoC and 8,500mAh battery.

The iPhone 17e has launched in India and global markets. It upgrades last year’s iPhone 16e with the new A19 chip, MagSafe, and Ceramic Shield protection. It retains a 6.1‑inch 60Hz OLED display and a 48MP rear camera, now starting with 256GB storage. The newly announced iPhone 17e is available in Black, Soft Pink, and White colour options and will go on sale starting March 11.

Tecno announced the expansion of its AI-driven product ecosystem at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Monday. At the centre of the showcase is the new Tecno Camon 50 Series, announced as the successor to the Camon 40 lineup. The handsets are powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate chipset. The brand showcased a range of modular concepts, while also announcing a strategic collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini.

Samsung is said to be preparing a new 200-megapixel sensor for 2027 flagship smartphones. The company could unveil an ISOCELL HPA, 200-megapixel sensor with a 1/1.12-inch size next year. This sensor, with support for LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) ultra-high dynamic range technology, could be used in Galaxy S27 Ultra.

MediaTek on Monday announced that it will unveil a range of next-generation AI and connectivity technologies at its “AI For Life: From Edge to Cloud” showcase during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The keynote presentation, led by President Joe Chen, is slated for March 4, where the company and its partners are expected to present the latest developments in 6G research, 5G-Advanced CPE with Wi-Fi 8, automotive connectivity, flagship smartphone AI, and data centre infrastructure.

Ai+ Pulse 2 has been launched in India by the smartphone maker. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 11 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. It is offered in five colour options, dubbed Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Purple. Moreover, it will be available for purchase in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset is powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset, which is built on a 12nm process. It also features a dedicated microSD slot with support for storage expansion of up to 1TB.

Qualcomm has announced two major connectivity solutions aimed at powering next-generation smartphones and connected devices. The new platforms, dubbed Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 Mobile Connectivity System and the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System, focus on Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, proximity-based AI experiences, and AI-powered 5G Advanced connectivity. As per the company, the FastConnect 8800 targets next-generation wireless connectivity across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and Thread.

Honor unveiled a series of concepts at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Sunday. The China-based company once again demonstrated its highly-awaited robot phone that is built around its Magic V6 foldable, providing more concrete details regarding its features and availability this time around. Honor introduced a humanoid robot prototype as part of its AI push and revealed a new Blade Battery designed specifically for foldable devices.

Motorola Razr Fold has been launched during the MWC 2026 alongside the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. The new foldable smartphone runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and has a 6,000mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and a 5,200mAh battery. The foldable has an 8.1-inch internal display and a 6.6-inch cover screen.

Nothing Phone 4a series will be launched on March 5. As we wait for the launch, a leak has suggested the possible pricing of the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro. The Nothing Phone 4a could come in three RAM and storage options. It is said to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a 5,400mAh battery. The Phone 4a is said to come with a starting price tag of Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Tecno Pop X will be launched in India on March 4 at 12 pm IST by the China-based smartphone maker. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming handset on Amazon has also been made live to confirm its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The phone is teased to be equipped with a display that refreshes at up to 120Hz. The handset is shown to feature relatively thick bezels. It will be equipped with a single camera unit on the back, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. The phone will also sport an infrared sensor on the rear panel.

Honor Magic V6 debuted at MWC 2026 as a flagship foldable with a 6.52-inch cover and 7.95-inch inner LTPO displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, up to 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. It packs a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging. The phone features a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and AI tools. It will launch in select markets later this year, with pricing yet to be announced.

Motorola Razr Fold will be launched soon as the company's first book-style foldable smartphone. Now, the handset has been spotted on the Geekbench website with Android 16 and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is confirmed to have a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It was first showcased at the CES 2026 in January. It will be available in Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White colour options.

Xiaomi 17 series, which includes the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, will be launched in India on March 11, along with the Xiaomi Pad 8, the Chinese smartphone maker announced via a social media post. The company announced the India launch date of its new device on February 28, the same day as the global launch of the Xiaomi 17 lineup. The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon and the Xiaomi India online store. Both phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

The Xiaomi 17 series was launched in the global markets on Saturday. The latest flagship lineup from the China-based brand comprises two models — Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Both smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra come with Leica-tuned camera systems, with the latter also featuring a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter. The handsets include dual-band WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support.

Honor Magic V6 is confirmed to launch next week alongside its Robot Phone. Ahead of the official launch, a company executive has posted images of the foldable, revealing its creaseless display. The Honor Magic V6 appears to have a flat display with slightly rounded corners. Less visible crease offers a tablet-like viewing experience on the foldable.

Android 17 Beta 2 update is now rolling out to select Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The new beta version introduces the ability for users to open any app as a bubble window. The new functionality allows users to open multiple app pages on a single screen for improved multitasking. Additionally, Google has expanded the SMS OTP protection feature with the Android 17 Beta 2 update to all messages with OTPs. This means that apps that do not have permission to read messages will be able to access WebOTP format SMS after a delay of three hours.