Poco ने आज ग्लोबल बाजार में Poco F8 Ultra और Poco F8 Pro को लॉन्च किया है। Poco F8 Ultra में 6.9 इंच की OLED डिस्प्ले मिलती है। इस फोन में ऑक्टा-कोर क्वालकॉम 3nm स्नैपड्रैगन 8 एलीट जेन 5 प्रोसेसर दिया गया है। F8 Ultra में 6,500mAh की बैटरी दी गई है। जबकि Poco F8 Pro में 6.59 इंच की AMOLED डिस्प्ले दी गई है। यह स्मार्टफोन ऑक्टा-कोर क्वालकॉम 3nm स्नैपड्रैगन 8 एलीट चिपसेट से लैस किया गया है। इस फोन में 6,210mAh की बैटरी दी गई है।
Following weeks of speculation, Apple on Wednesday finally dropped the date of its upcoming hardware launch event. The showcase, which carries the tagline ‘Surprise and shine’, is all set to kick off in the second week of September. While the Cupertino-based tech giant remains tight lipped on the upcoming announcements, the rumour mill has pointed towards an annual iPhone refresh, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models being introduced. However, that is not all; several more products across various categories are also anticipated.
Oppo Find X10 series is tipped to use a new Tianma OLED panel when it launches in China in September. The display could offer 2,000 nits of global brightness, narrower four-sided bezels and 95 percent BT.2020 colour gamut coverage. It is also expected to use N1 luminescent material and produce 5.5 percent beneficial red light. The panel is linked to Tianma’s Tiangong Screen 2.0 technology, which supports 0.01-nit brightness and improved low-brightness uniformity. Oppo has yet to confirm these details.
Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro could arrive in India later this week, with a tipster claiming that the smartphone will debut on August 28. The handset is also expected to offer an IP69 rating and has appeared in leaked images showing its design and testing process. Earlier certification listings suggested that the device is in development and could feature a 5,100mAh battery. The Pro model is expected to build on the Spark Go 3, which launched in India earlier this year.
iPhone Ultra, Apple's first book-style foldable, will feature a redesigned internal layout, according to the leaked images of the phone's motherboard. The image of the phone’s motherboard shows the unreleased Apple Silicon A20 Pro chipset placed next to the DRAM, instead of being stacked on top of the chip. The A20 Pro chip and DRAM of the iPhone Ultra will reportedly be connected via a redistribution layer. Usually, the SoC and DRAM are stacked on top of each other with a conventional interposer. The redistribution layer is said to eliminate the need for an additional silicon interposer, as found on traditional designs, as it is built right into the package. This will reportedly help the foldable offer improved thermal performance.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra computer-aided design (CAD) renders have surfaced online, hinting at the phone’s design. The handset is shown to feature a significantly different rear camera module compared to its predecessor. Instead of the pill-shaped deco, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra appears with a horizontally aligned rectangular camera island. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is shown in a grey colourway. The leaked renders also suggest that the flagship Galaxy S series phone might carry a triple rear camera system and an LED flash, instead of a quad camera unit.
The launch of the Vivo X500 series was recently confirmed in China. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the brand has now begun revealing details about its upcoming lineup, which will comprise Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max. A company executive has teased major camera upgrades on the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. Both models are confirmed to improved periscope telephoto cameras compared to their predecessors, alongside CIPA 7.0-rated stabilisation and improved autofocus capabilities.
Realme C100i 4G is set to launch in India on August 27, with its retail packaging revealing the RMX5399 model number and other details. The phone is tipped to cost Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant and could feature a 6.75-inch 120Hz display. The phone may also include a Unisoc T7250 chipset, 6,500mAh battery, 15W charging, 8-megapixel rear camera and Realme UI 7 based on Android 16. The Indian version may differ from its global counterpart.
Redmi 17C 5G has debuted in Singapore with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and a 6.9-inch display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage, while its Memory Extension feature can increase RAM to 8GB. It also includes a 50-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel selfie camera and 6,000mAh battery. The handset supports 33W charging, carries an IP64 rating and runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3. Xiaomi has not confirmed its India launch yet.
Realme P4s 5G has been launched in India as the launched in India as the latest addition to the company's P4 lineup. The handset is set to go on sale in India on September 3 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Realme P4s 5G will be available for purchase in Electric Cyan and Titanium Grey colour options. The Realme P4s 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone that ships with the Realme UI 7.0, which is based on Android 16. The phone sports a 6.8-inch 1.5K (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) Samsung M14 AMOLED display. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.
Oppo’s A7 Pro 5G has now surfaced on a Brazilian certification site giving us our first glance at the yet to be released smartphone. The listing contains photographs of the device from different angles, showcasing a design that appears very different from the recently launched Oppo A7 Pro Max.
iQOO 16 is widely believed to be unveiled as the company’s latest flagship smartphone later this year. Before its making its global debut, the purported handset is expected to be first launched in China. While the Vivo sub-brand has yet to confirm the smartphone, it has now appeared on a benchmarking site. The listing not only sheds light on some of the iQOO 16’s internal hardware, but also confirms its moniker.
Philips S7221 has appeared on an Amazon microsite ahead of its India launch, revealing several details about the upcoming smartphone. The handset will offer 6GB or 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB of storage and will support 5G connectivity. It will feature a 120Hz display, dual stereo speakers and a 64-megapixel AI-assisted rear camera. The phone will also include a 16-megapixel front camera and IP64-rated dust and splash resistance. Philips has not yet announced its price or launch date.
The Poco F9 series is all set to be launched in the global markets soon. The company recently confirmed that its upcoming performance-focussed lineup will include two models — Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, with the vanilla F9 variant unlikely to debut. Both models expected to be based on the Redmi K100 series smartphones sold in China. The Xiaomi sub-brand has now revealed that the Poco F9 series will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chipset.
Nothing OS 5.0 has been unveiled by the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker. The best version of the new Android 17-based user interface will start rolling out on August 26 (Wednesday) at 3:30 pm IST. The Nothing Phone (3) will be the first smartphone from the company to receive the beta version of the latest software, with the stable release planned for the middle of October. It brings redesigned icons for apps, Settings, Camera, Gallery, and the status bar. Widgets and the search bar have been redesigned to feature transparent details, which is said to add “depth and layering”. The Nothing OS 5.0 updates Gallery with similar transparent details.
In a sea of feature phones, HMD has announced yet another phone called the Nokia 300 Charge. The phone is a typical feature phone with a slightly ruggedised design, but packs a larger than usual 3,700mAh battery along with a torch light, which is plenty big for such a phone. Also included is a reverse charging feature.
Vivo announced the launch date of the upcoming Vivo T5 5G in India on Tuesday. The handset is expected to join the brand’s expansive T5 lineup, which already comprises the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, T5x 5G, and T5 Pro 5G. Ahead of its anticipated arrival, the brand has also teased several key features of the upcoming handset. It is confirmed to be equipped with a 1.5K 144Hz display and MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. The Vivo T5 5G will be offered in two colourways and is teased to pack a 7,050mAh battery.
Sony Xperia 10 VIII has been launched in select global markets, the Japanese tech giant announced on Tuesday. The phone sports a 6.1-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) OLED display, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate, a 120Hz touch sampling rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Powering the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is an octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone will be available for purchase in Frosted Gray, Frozen White, and Misty Lilac colour options. It will go on sale in select global markets later this year via the Sony online store.
The iPhone 18 is widely anticipated to be launched next month, alongside Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone. The latter, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, is expected to be a significant product in the Cupertino-based tech giant’s lineup, marking its foray into the foldable smartphone market. However, an even more significant product could be earmarked for 2027, when Apple celebrates 20th anniversary of the iPhone. Renders of the purported handset have now surfaced, providing an early look at the changes expected with the 20th anniversary iPhone.
Boltt Ace 5G has been launched in India, along with the new Boltt Evo. Two new smartphones arrive in the country as the first handset offerings from Fire-Boltt's new sub-brand. The new Boltt phones will go on sale in India on September 1 via Flipkart. The Boltt Ace 5G is offered in Arctic White, Burgundy Bliss, Forest Green, Lavender Bloom, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue colour options. On the other hand, the Boltt Evo will be available for purchase in Arctic White, Berry Red, Lavender Bloom, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue colourways. The two phones are powered by Unisoc chipsets, along with a 6,000mAh battery and a dual rear camera unit.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price in India has officially been reduced. The company updated its online store to confirm. The new starting price is currently live on Flipkart and the Samsung India online store. The smartphone maker has reduced the prices of the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. After the revision, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,24,999 in India for the base 256GB model. Apart from the direct price cut of Rs. 15,000, Flipkart is offering an instant cashback of Rs. 4,000 with Flipkart Axis and Flipkart SBI credit cards on the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 from Qualcomm and MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipsets will reportedly fabricated using TSMC's 2nm process. The rumoured octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset will reportedly feature three efficiency cores clocked at 3.74GHz, three performance cores clocked at 4.03GHz, and two prime cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 5.01GHz. The SoC is expected to be paired with an Adreno 850 GPU. On the other hand, the unreleased octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset is said to also feature three efficiency cores clocked at 3.1GHz, three performance cores clocked at 4.35GHz, and two prime cores, providing a peak clock speed of 4.55GHz.
The Vivo X500 series is officially confirmed to launch in China next month and it will comprise three models. While a company executive did tease major camera upgrades on the next-generation lineup, specifications officially remain under wraps. Ahead of their anticipated debut, one of the handsets has surfaced on a benchmarking site. The listing confirms the upcoming handset's moniker as the Vivo X500 Pro Max, while also revealing some of its key specifications.
The GrapheneOS Foundation has announced plans to bring official support for GrapheneOS to select Motorola devices soon. So far, the privacy-focused open-source Android operating system has been limited to Google's Pixel smartphones. But beginning next year, support will be rolled out for a Motorola flagship, before eventually expanding to the company's foldable smartphone lineup. However, the organisation says Motorola's current-generation smartphone hardware falls short of some of its security requirements.
The Poco F9 series has been rumoured to be in development for quite a while now, and we finally have a launch date. The lineup is expected to comprise two models, although their exact monikers currently remain under wraps. The handsets will be launched in the global markets in early September. They are expected to arrive as rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 series models, which are exclusive to China. The Poco F9 series could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G will debut in India on September 4 at 12pm IST, with Flipkart set to handle sales. The smartphone will feature a 6.76-inch full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a rear Active Matrix Cube for notifications and visual effects. It will come in four finishes, while specifications of the global model suggest a Dimensity 7100 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage and a 5,600mAh or 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging.
Realme will launch the C100i in India on August 27, with Flipkart confirming that sales will start on the same day. The Indian model is expected to feature 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, with Skyline Silver and Midnight Black colour options. A 120Hz display and 6,500mAh battery have been confirmed for the Indian version. The C100i is already sold in select global markets, where it has a different battery capacity and other specifications. Realme has not announced its Indian pricing.
Mivi will launch its first phone in India soon, a marketing poster confirms. The poster has been made live on Flipkart, confirming that the tech firm’s first handset will be available for purchase in India via the e-commerce site. Moreover, the image teases that the Mivi phone will be offered in at least a green colourway. It is also shown to sport a flat rear panel with rounded corners. Currently, Mivi is primarily an audio brand. Mivi’s product portfolio includes true wireless stereo (TWS), Bluetooth speakers, AI-powered earbuds, soundbars, and speakers.
Samsung is rumoured to be developing Exynos 2700 as its next-generation flagship processor for mobile devices. It is expected to power the Galaxy S27 series, which is slated to debut in at a Galaxy Unpacked event in early 2027. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm its plans, a new report suggests that Samsung’s proprietary processor may have outperformed Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chips in Samsung's internal testing.
Vivo has taken the wraps off its V80 Lite 5G smartphone and announced the same in Pakistan. The launch has revealed all the specifications of the device for that market, revealing how similar it is to the Vivo S2 which was recently launched in the Indian market.
Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max will be launched in China in September, the company announced on Monday. The smartphone is confirmed to debut as the first device to feature Xiaomi’s proprietary Xring 03 chipset. The foldable will be accompanied by the new flagship tablet, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which will be launched with the same Xring 03 chipset as the Xiaomi 18 Fold. However, the exact launch date remains under wraps. The company has started teasing key details about the Xiaomi Xring 03 chipset. The tech firm has revealed that its future devices will get a tri-chip solution, with the Xring 03 SoC accompanied by the Xring O100 AI acceleration chip and the Xring D100 AI chip.
Motorola is said to preparing another round of price hikes for several smartphones under its portfolio in India. It is expected to become the latest brand to do so, following recent price hikes by OnePlus, Realme, Samsung, and Vivo. According to a tipster, Motorola’s recent price hike affects two mid-range smartphones, including the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, with both soon becoming more expensive to buy compared to their launch prices.
Vivo X500 series will be launched in China in September, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao announced on Monday in a Weibo post. The company executive has also announced that the upcoming lineup will include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max. This also confirms that the tech firm is changing its product strategy this year with the addition of the new Pro Max model, unlike last year, when the company unveiled only two models initially, namely Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro.
After several leaks and rumours Sony’s much-awaited Xperia 10 VIII leaks ahead of launch day. The leak which contains what appears to be an official image of the soon to be released smartphone, gives us an early look at the devices from various angles.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max could arrive in India on September 15, according to a leak. The two smartphones are also expected to cost more than the previous Note 15 Pro models. Xiaomi has already confirmed the global debut of the Note 17 series for August 27. The Pro Max is confirmed to feature a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging, while the lineup will include large AMOLED displays, multiple water and dust resistance ratings and photochromic designs.
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has been launched in India, joining the Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 4G. The handset is set to go on sale in the country on August 31 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is offered in Sikkim Midnight and Spiti Frost colour options. It ships with Android 16. The phone sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 260 ppi pixel density. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc T8200 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.6GHz, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Apple is preparing to launch the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max next month at higher prices, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The two flagship smartphones are said to see a notable price hike over their predecessors, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The company has reportedly been looking at how much Samsung and Google have raised the prices of their flagship handsets and how the companies have dealt with the rising costs of critical memory and storage components. The report also highlights that since Samsung and Google have increased the prices of their phone by $100 (roughly Rs. 10,000), Apple could do the same to its flagship handset.
Xiaomi’s upcoming wide-format foldable has surfaced in a new leak, with CEO Lei Jun pictured holding a burgundy-coloured handset. The handset is expected to debut the company’s Xring O3 chipset and could feature a 7.76-inch inner display, 200-megapixel Leica camera and 6,000mAh battery. Xiaomi may also offer a transparent version. The phone has appeared under several names, including Mix Fold 5 and Mix Ultra, while reports point to a September 2026 launch alongside the expected arrival of Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally expected to be unveiled later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. The device, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, is likely to enter into a category which already has rivals from Samsung, Oppo, Google, and other brands. While there are still a few weeks to go before its debut, a select group of people have reportedly had a chance to try out Apple’s first ever foldable. They praise its larger display yet a pocket-friendly design, hinge, and iPad-like app layouts.
New Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders have surfaced ahead of the company's August 27 Galaxy event, showing the smartphone in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio finishes. The images point to a flat-screen design with slim bezels, a centred hole-punch cutout and a triple rear camera system. Earlier leaks have suggested a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chipset and 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging. Samsung has not yet officially confirmed the Fan Edition phone's name or launch at the event.
Poco is reportedly preparing two more smartphone launches for India in 2026, with the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power expected to arrive by early September. Leaked specifications suggest both models will feature large batteries, with the X8 Power potentially offering a 10,000mAh cell and 100W charging. The X8 Power could use Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the X8 may feature Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Both models are expected to sit below the Poco X8 Pro in the lineup.
The Vivo X500 series is expected to be launched in China soon. While the company has yet to confirm its upcoming flagship lineup, the rumour mill suggests it could include three models — Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Max. Ahead of its anticipated debut, an alleged sighting may have just offered an early look at one of the upcoming Pro models. One of the Vivo X500 Pro models was reportedly seen recently during the filming of an advertisement.
A new leak has suggested the names of Qualcomm’s upcoming 2nm Snapdragon chipsets. The SM8950 is tipped to be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the chipset codenamed SM8975 is said to be marketed as Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. We can expect more details about the next-generation Snapdragon chipsets to surface online soon. The company will launch the new chipsets at its Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, next month.
Lava is preparing to add another 5G smartphone to its Virat series in India. The Virat V1 Pro 5G will arrive on August 24 through Flipkart, with its price still under wraps. A report has revealed details including a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T8200 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM and a 50-megapixel rear camera. Lava is also reportedly developing the Virat Curve 5G, which has appeared in the GSMA IMEI Database with model number LXX529.
Vivo is gearing up to expand its T-series lineup in India with the upcoming launch of the Vivo T5 5G. The brand’s current portfolio includes three smartphones: Vivo T5 Lite 5G, Vivo T5x 5G, and Vivo T5 Pro 5G, and the company has now announced the impending arrival of the standard T5 model in the country. While its launch date currently remains under wraps, Vivo has begun teasing several of its features.
AI features are now a baseline expectation for the majority of smartphone buyers in India, reveals Amazon's Best in Tech Survey. The survey conducted by Amazon drew more than 40,000 responses across all major consumer electronics categories. Battery life stands out as both the most-wanted quality and the most common shortfall. One in three buyers is considering spending Rs. 50,000 or more for their next smartphone. 15 percent is looking at phones priced between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 75,000, and 17 percent is considering devices above Rs. 75,000.
Google's Pause Point feature adds a short interruption before users open apps they have marked as distracting. The Android 17 tool starts a 10-second countdown and requires users to opt in. While Google's Android video describes it as available on select Android 17 devices, its support page currently lists the Pixel 11 series. The company has not confirmed whether older Pixel phones or other Android 17 devices will receive the feature. The Pixel 11 lineup launched in India earlier this month.
Pova 8 Pro 5G is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched on Tuesday as the latest addition to the Pova 8 series. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and sports a 144Hz AMOLED screen. The company has equipped it with an Alive Matrix Display on the rear, which can show notifications, battery status, timers, and other information. The Pova 8 Pro 5G packs a 6,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.
Poco M8x 5G has been launched in India as the latest addition to the Xiaomi sub-brand mid-range Poco M8 lineup. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on August 27 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Poco M8x 5G is offered in Black, Blue, and Leather Green colour options. The phone ships with Xiaomi’s latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The tech firm promises four OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the handset. It sports a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate.
Nothing has announced that it will unveil the Android 17-based Nothing OS 5.0 version on August 25 at 11:00 am BST (3:30 pm IST). While the video teaser does not reveal any details about the upcoming major firmware update, it does hint at a few design changes, including new icons and widgets. The Nothing OS 5.0 will be based on the latest Android 17 update, which means it could bring new features as part of the OS upgrade. The UK-based tech firm is also expected to announce its Nothing OS 5.0 beta programme on the same day.
Vivo V2607 has appeared on Geekbench with MediaTek's MT6881 chipset, which is believed to be the Dimensity 7500. The listing also points to 8GB of RAM and Android 16. Separately, the Vivo V2608A has surfaced in China's 3C database with a 90W charging adapter. The V2608A could be part of the upcoming X500 series, although its identity remains unclear. Vivo is also reportedly preparing the iQOO 16, which could launch in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.