इंटरनेशनल मोबाइल इक्विपमेंट आइडेंटिटी (IMEI) के डेटाबेस पर Lava Virat Power की लिस्टिंग हुई है। इस स्मार्टफोन को जल्द लॉन्च किया जा सकता है। हालांकि, इस लिस्टिंग से Lava Virat Power के स्पेसिफिकेशंस की जानकारी नहीं मिली है। इस स्मार्टफोन की इंटरनल टेस्टिंग किए जाने का संकेत मिला है। यह 'Power' ब्रांडिंग के तहत Lava का पहला स्मार्टफोन हो सकता है।
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have been launched in China, retaining a similar design to their predecessors. The new smartphones will be available for purchase soon via the Xiaomi China online store in three distinct colour options. Moreover, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series features a secondary rear display and a triple rear camera unit. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. Both phones come with the new Privacy Display feature. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
Vivo S2 FE will be launched in India alongside the Vivo V80, a tipster claims. Apart from this, the leaker has shared two images of the purported Vivo S2 FE, showing the phone in black and green colour options. Further, the leaker claims that the Vivo S2 FE could be priced in India under Rs. 40,000. In terms of specifications, the Vivo S2 FE will reportedly sport a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, delivering up to a 120Hz refresh rate. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 5G chipset is said to power the new Vivo S2 series smartphone. It might also feature LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The handset might ship with IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Samsung is said to have increased the prices of the Galaxy S26 series in India. According to a tipster, the South Korean tech conglomerate’s flagship smartphones now cost up to Rs. 25,000 more than their earlier prices. The price revision affects the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra across several storage configurations. The steepest increase is seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 1TB variant. The move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate's mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.
Vivo X500 series will be launched in select global markets on October 27 at 4 pm CET (8:30 pm IST), according to a dedicated microsite on the Vivo Austria website. The Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max will be available for pre-order in the region on the same day as their launch. Meanwhile, the phones will go on sale in the EU on November 5. Apart from this, the Vivo X500 Pro Max, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 have been listed on the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) database with the model numbers V2610, V2621, and V2622, respectively. The Vivo X500 Pro Max has been listed with a 6,570mAh battery, which could be marketed as a 6,800mAh battery.
Lava Virat Power reportedly spotted in the IMEI database. The listing does not show any specifications for the phone, but it suggests that the handset is currently in internal testing. It is likely to arrive as a budget offering. The Lava Virat Power could offer 4G connectivity. Lava recently launched the Virat Curve 5G in India with a 6,000mAh battery and a mini rear display.
OnePlus 16 will be powered by the new octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 2nm process, the company has announced. The chipset features three efficiency cores, three performance cores, and two prime cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 5.0GHz. The company has announced that the SoC will be paired with the “Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel” (translated from Chinese). The new architecture will allow the OnePlus 16 to deliver up to 185 fps gaming.
Vivo Y600i could launch soon, as the handset has now been spotted on the China Telecom listing with renders and key specifications. The upcoming Y-series smartphone is listed in three colour options and two RAM and storage configurations. It could feature an 8,000mAh battery. The Vivo Y600i is expected to run on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.
Soon after launching the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in China, the company revealed the timeline for the X500 Ultra’s launch. Vivo told another publication that it will announce the flagship X500 Ultra in China next year. Vivo did not reveal details about the X500 series' global availability.
Oppo K14 Plus 5G is confirmed to launch on September 29 in India. It will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chipset and will have an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance. The upcoming phone will come with a 50-megapixel main rear camera with OIS support and 4K video recording. It will have an 8,000mAh battery. It is confirmed to feature an AMOLED panel and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX480 front-facing camera.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets have been launched by Qualcomm as its next-generation flagship mobile platforms. Built on a 2nm process, the chipsets will power the upcoming flagship smartphones from various OEMs, including Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Redmi, RedMagic, Vivo, and Xiaomi, the chipmaker said. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series is claimed to deliver enhanced on-device AI capabilities, along with improved gaming, camera, and connectivity performance.
Motorola Signature 27 was unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Tuesday. The handset arrives as the second model in the brand’s Signature series, following the debut of the Motorola Signature earlier this year. The new flagship is among the first smartphones announced with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Motorola has also introduced a new naming approach with the Signature 27, using the final two digits of the upcoming year to distinguish generations.
Samsung could equip most Galaxy S27 series models with 12GB RAM, according to a new leak, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra may offer 16GB RAM with 1TB storage. The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could also move to LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.1 storage, although Samsung has yet to finalise these components. Other reported upgrades include the Exynos 2700 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets, M16 OLED panels for the Pro and Ultra, and M14 panels for the standard models.
Oppo Find X10, Find X10 E, and Find X10 Pro Max have been launched in China, the company announced on Tuesday. Oppo’s new smartphones are set to go on sale in China on September 24 via the Oppo online store. The Oppo Find X10 is offered in Light Titanium, Ice Blue, and Qingcheng (translated from Chinese) colour options. However, the Find X10 E will not ship in the Qingcheng shade. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max will be available for purchase in Light Titanium, Moon White, and Warm Orange colourways.
The Indian government has brought smartphone screen protectors under its compulsory registration framework, with the new requirement set to apply from April 1, 2027. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has specified IS 19348:2025 as the applicable Indian Standard. The standard covers glass quality, dimensions and strength, along with features such as adhesives, anti-shatter films, oleophobic and anti-glare coatings, blue-light filtering and privacy layers. The new framework could affect product availability and add testing and certification costs for businesses.
HMD has teased the launch of a new Pro smartphone in India. It is likely to come with HMD Pro moniker. The teaser carries the tagline “Pro is about to focus on one thing: your Vibe” and asks users to guess “what's behind the lens,” hinting that new camera features could be introduced with the new smartphone. It is likely to come with dual rear camera unit. The HMD Pro will be available for purchase through Flipkart.
Oppo has revised the prices of the Reno 16c, A6 5G, A6x 5G and A6c in India. The Reno 16c now costs up to Rs. 62,999, while the top-end A6 5G configuration is priced at Rs. 35,999. The A6x 5G and A6c have also become more expensive across their respective variants. The updated prices are already listed on Oppo's India website. The changes come amid price increases from several smartphone brands, with rising memory and component costs cited as a possible factor.
c According to reports, the iPhone 16 is expected to be offered at a discounted price of under Rs. 70,000. This would mark a price cut of about Rs. 20,000, as the iPhone 16 currently retails at Rs. 89,999. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be offered at an effective price of under Rs. 85,000. However, these figures could include card discounts, cashback, and exchange bonuses.
The iQOO Z11 Lite 5G is now available in a new 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant in India, and it is listed for Rs. 17,499 on Amazon India. However, a promotional banner on the e-commerce platform shows an effective price of Rs. 15,999. The handset was launched in July. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and has a 6.74-inch display. The iQOO Z11 Lite 5G has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera and a 6,500mAh battery.
Samsung has announced rollout dates for One UI 9 on several Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Thailand on September 28. The Galaxy S23 FE is scheduled to receive the update in October. One UI 9 also brings new functionality to Galaxy devices, including improved camera tracking, customisable daily summaries, translation tools and document scanning. Samsung is expanding security features as well, with enhanced privacy alerts and broader Scam Detection support.
OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis has released more details about the company’s upcoming flagship. The OnePlus 16 will feature a flat, minimalist design with ultra-thin display bezels. The executive also explained the phone’s shortcut key and its preset functions.
Vivo V80 will be launched in India next month, the company announced on Tuesday. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to the V70, which was introduced in February this year. The handset is confirmed to feature a Zeiss-branded camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary shooter and a dedicated telephoto camera. It is teased to sport a 144Hz OLED display and run on OriginOS 7. The Vivo V80 will pack a 7,200mAh battery.
Nothing has announced that it is expanding its strategic partnership with the Optiemus Group to bring manufacturing, ownership, and research and development of Nothing and CMF smartphones under one India-based entity, CMF. Further, the company says that the partnership between Nothing and the Optiemus Group for the CMF brand will allow the firms to bring manufacturing, ownership, and research and development under the purview of a single Indian-owned entity, which is CMF.
OnePlus N6 Lite 4G has been launched in India. It comes in two shades and packs a 7,000mAh battery and supports 15W wired charging. It has a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on a Unisoc chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It features a 13,700 sq mm heat dissipation area.
The Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale is all set to take place in the second week of October. In recent days, the e-commerce giant has been teasing the early bird offers customers will be able to grab before the sale’s wider commencement. Among the most notable early deals teased by Flipkart will be on the iPhone 17. The teaser also suggests that the handset could be offered with significant discounts, with the deal also combined with additional payment offers.
Ahead of its official launch in China, Xiaomi has released a post with details about the 18 Pro’s rear cameras. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is shown to have two 200-megapixel rear cameras. Its primary camera uses a large 1/1.28-inch sensor, while the periscope telephoto camera has a 1/1.56-inch sensor. The telephoto camera supports up to 3.2X optical zoom.
Vivo has started rolling out the Android 17-based Origin OS 7 update to select devices globally. In a press release, Vivo announced that the latest Android 17-based OriginOS 7 update will start rolling out on Monday to select Vivo and iQOO devices enrolled in the OriginOS 7 Preview Programme in India, Thailand, and Malaysia. First, the update will be rolled out to the Vivo X300 Pro and “select iQOO devices”. Later, the software will be released to the Vivo X500 series and the new Vivo X Fold, along with the V lineup.
Oppo A7 Pro Max is now available in select global markets. The latest Oppo A series phone comes in two colour options and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. The Oppo A7 Pro Max houses a 10,000mAh battery with 80W charging support. It has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera alongside a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. For selfies and video calls, the smartphone has a 50-megapixel front camera.
Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max have been launched in China. The new Vivo X500 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, while the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC. The new Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo X500 will go on sale in China on September 24, while the Vivo X500 Pro will be available for purchase starting September 29. All three phones will be available via the Vivo Xhina online store. The Vivo X500 is offered in Dawn, Echoes of the Earth, Night Photography, and Sunny (translated from Chinese) colour options. Meanwhile, the Vivo X500 Pro series is offered in the Viewing the Sunset colourway, instead of the Dawn shade, apart from the three finishes mentioned above.
Nothing will soon spin off CMF as a standalone Indian firm, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder Carl Pei announced on Monday. However, after the restructuring, Nothing, the current parent company, will remain a stakeholder. CMF is already headquartered in India. It became an independent entity, registered and headquartered in the country earlier this year, in January.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is now available for purchase in India, following its launch earlier this month. The latest Fan Edition smartphone sits below the flagship Galaxy S26 series. It brings several features from Samsung’s premium lineup, including a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, the Exynos 2500 chipset, and a triple rear camera setup. It runs on One UI 9 and packs a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
Vivo Y600K Turbo has appeared on the Google Play Console. The listing reveals several key details about the upcoming Vivo Y-series smartphone. It is likely to come with a Snapdragon chipset. The Vivo Y600K Turbo will reportedly arrive as a rebranded version of the Vivo Y600 Turbo. It was spotted with model number V2553A and device code PD2553.
The iPhone 20 Pro series could feature a new display design with curved edges and a punch-hole cutout. The iPhone 20 Pro is reportedly being tested with a 6.41-inch panel, while the Pro Max could use a 6.96-inch screen. Both displays are expected to maintain a pixel density close to 460ppi. Earlier reports have pointed to Apple's work with Samsung and LG on curved display technology, while other leaks have suggested an under-display camera design for the anniversary iPhone.
After its first teaser, Motorola has released another, revealing more details about its upcoming flagship. The Motorola Signature 27 is teased to come in two colourways and will have a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. The Signature 27 is expected to be the successor the Motorola Signature launched in January this year.
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G was launched in India as the latest smartphone in the company's Nova 2 series. The new handset packs a 7,000mAh battery paired with 33W fast charging. It sports a 6.78-inch 120Hz display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. It also comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G runs Android 16 with the company's nxtQ OS and includes a dual-camera setup at the back.
Lava Virat Curve 5G has been launched in India with a 6,000mAh battery. It has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) 3D curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. The handset is IP64-rated for dust and splash resistance. Lava Virat Curve 5G has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX752 primary camera.
OnePlus Ace 7 series will be launched with a new "sophisticated" technology, a tipster claims. The new technology will reportedly help elevate the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset to “a whole new level”. While the leaker did not specify which technology the OnePlus Ace 7 series will be launched with, the report claims, citing other posts, that it could be a new thermal management system. The OnePlus Ace 7 is said to feature a large active cooling fan, which will allow the handset to dissipate heat away from the chipset and other core components faster. If this is true, it might reduce the chances of throttling due to overheating.
Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition was launched in India and global markets on Monday. The handset arrives as a limited edition variant of the Realme 16 Pro 5G, which was introduced in January. The new Realme handset carries an identical set of features and specifications to the standard model, but has cosmetic changes inspired by Warner Brothers’ fantasy films, including stylised nano-engraved motifs and custom user interface (UI) themes.
After all the leaks and rumours, OnePlus has officially revealed the design of its upcoming number series smartphone. Officially called the OnePlus 16, the phone is listed for preorder on Oppo’s China website and will be available in three colourways and four RAM and storage variants.
Apple's first dedicated smart home display could launch in October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The home hub will offer controls for connected devices, video calls, intercom capabilities, and media. It will offer Apple services and apps. It will also feature a new operating system built around Siri AI. It could feature a camera, microphones, and a roughly square display.
Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be launched in China on September 23 at 7:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the smartphone maker announced on Sunday. The lineup is expected to include two models, namely the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Both smartphones are teased to launch in at least three colour options, dubbed Black, Starry River Blue, and White. Apart from this, the tech giant has also revealed the display features of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. Additionally, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be launched this week with the new hardware-level privacy display functionality, which will work similarly to Samsung’s Privacy Display technology.
Mivi One 5G is scheduled to launch officially on September 24. Ahead of its debut, the brand has revealed key details regarding its upcoming handset. It is confirmed to come with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. Details regarding the secondary sensor are currently under wraps.
Google has announced its September 2026 Pixel Drop, and it brings redesigned Pixel VIP widgets, Harry Potter-themed Audiobook Packs, and expanded Scam Detection features to eligible Pixel devices. The update adds the Pause Point digital wellbeing tool to more Pixel devices. The Harry Potter Audiobook Packs are available until December 31, 2026. Audible offer available until January 14, 2027, only in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, and Australia.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max brings several upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, even though it looks and feels the same. Apple has made several new claims about its performance and battery life, but a YouTuber has now pointed out that it can charge much faster than the previous model, provided you use the right gear.
Lava's new Bold N4 Pro 5G will be available through Amazon with a single RAM and storage configuration. The smartphone runs Android 16 and supports up to 6GB of virtual RAM alongside its 6GB physical RAM. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a 6,000mAh battery. The handset is rated IP64 for protection against dust and water splashes and includes Lava's Free Service at Home programme for doorstep after-sales assistance across India.
OnePlus 13s now has a third variant in India as the smartphone maker has launched the new 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configuration in the country. The new variant of the OnePlus 13s is currently available for purchase in India via Amazon and the OnePlus online store. The OnePlus 13s is offered in Black Velvet, Green Silk, and Pink Satin colour options. It sports a 6.32-inch 1.5K (1,216 × 2,640 pixels) LTPO ProXDR AMOLED display, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, and Aqua Touch 2.0. The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 built-in storage.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has appeared on Geekbench. The listing shows the phone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC. It is expected to come with 16GB of RAM and Android 17. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is confirmed to launch in China later this month alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will succeed Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It is teased to come with a rear display.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600M has been launched as the second additon to the chipmaker's flagship 9600 series. The chipset gets a 4 + 3 + 1 CPU cluster, with four ARM C1-Pro efficiency cores 2.7GHz, three ARM C1-Premium performance cores clocked at 3.5GHz, and a prime ARM C1-Ultra core delivering a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. The new mobile platform is expected to power the upcoming standard Vivo X500 model, along with the Oppo Find X10. More details regarding the availability of the SoC will be revealed in the coming days.
Oppo has started teasing its next K-series smartphone in India, although key details remain under wraps. The K14 Plus 5G has appeared on Flipkart, where the teaser confirms its online sales channel and highlights performance and durability. The company has not disclosed the handset's launch date, pricing, chipset or battery specifications. The teaser image offers a glimpse of its flat-sided design and possible colour finishes. The upcoming model will expand Oppo's existing K14 lineup, which also includes the K14, K14x 5G and K14 Lite.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale in India via multiple quick commerce platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart are offering bank offers worth up to Rs. 7,000 with Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. Additionally, Zepto is also offering the Open Box Delivery option to customers to ensure that their iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max is not damaged. The quick commerce platforms are also offering up to 24 months of EMI options and up to six months of no-cost EMI options.
Ai+ Pulse 2 FE India launch date is nearing, with the upcoming smartphone now listed on a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. The teaser page reveals the phone’s rear design and colour options. The company has not yet announced the launch date of the phone. It is confirmed to be available in Black, Blue, Green, and Purple colours. The Ai+ Pulse 2 was launched in March this year with a starting price tag of Rs. 5,999.
