Realme GT 7 Pro was launched in November last year in India with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 5,800mAh battery. It was the first phone in the country to get the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Now, rumours about the Realme GT 8 Pro have started popping up on the Web. The next addition to the GT series is said to arrive with several hardware upgrades compared to the existing model.
OnePlus AI brand was unveiled by the company on Tuesday as the new artificial intelligence (AI) suite for its devices. The consumer tech brand also revealed the functionalities of the Plus Key, which is confirmed to first feature on the upcoming OnePlus 13s. The hardware button can be used for several different utility features as well as to activate a couple of AI tools.
Moto G56 5G has leaked several times previously. Unofficially, we have seen the design, colour options and key features of the purported handset. It is expected to launch in select global markets soon. A new report claims that Motorola accidentally listed the anticipated Moto G56 5G on some regional official sites.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was introduced earlier this month as the thinnest Galaxy S series phone yet. Now, the company has initiated early deliveries of the Galaxy S25 Edge in India for customers who pre-ordered the device. The pre-orders are confirmed to be open until May 30. Customers who pre-order the new Galaxy S25 series phone will get a free storage upgrade worth Rs. 12,000.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has been launched in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition. The latter is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC. They run on Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out-of-the-box. Both phones are equipped with a "Glacier" cooling system for thermal management. They carry in-display optical fingerprint sensors for biometric authentication.
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix Flip in July last year. Now, the Chinese tech brand seems to be readying the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 as a possible successor. Ahead of the official confirmation, a chinese tipster has leaked the launch timeline of the phone. The upcoming clamshell foldable smartphone is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is likely to feature a 6.85-inch inner display and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.
Oppo Reno 14 series India launch could happen very soon. The Chinese tech brand has not confirmed the launch date of Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro in the country, but a new leaks suggest that they will go official in July. The leak includes an alleged live shot of the Indian variant of the Oppo Reno 14. The Reno 14 series was launched in China earlier this month with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, 50-megapixel main cameras and 50-megapixel selfie shooters. They support 80W wired fast charging.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to arrive as a successor to the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, which was unveiled in China in April this year. A recent leak has hinted at the probable camera specifications of the purported smartphone. It may come with four rear cameras, including two periscope shooters. The Oppo Find X9 lineup has previously been tipped to come with four smartphones.
Realme GT 7, Realme GT 7T, and Realme GT 7 Dream Edition were launched in India and global markets on Tuesday. The new phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and carry 7,000mAh battery units with 120W charging support. The Realme GT 7 has a triple rear camera setup, while the Realme GT 7T gets a dual rear camera unit. The Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is a special edition smartphone launched in association with Aston Martin's F1 Team.
Samsung recently released a software update for the Galaxy A56 5G which brought quick access to Gemini — Google artificial intelligence (AI) assistant — via the side button. While this functionality was aimed at enhancing productivity, it is said to have left many devices unable to be used at all. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G users have reported bootloop issues after updating to the latest One UI 7 version with the handset getting stuck on the boot-up screen, although a quick fix seems to resolve the issue.
Alcatel has unveiled the V3 5G series of smartphones in India. The lineup includes the V3 Classic, a V3 Pro, and the V3 Ultra. The Pro and Ultra models are equipped with TCL's proprietary NXTPAPER display technology, that is claimed to reduce eye strain compared to standard LCD panels. The phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series will reportedly feature a redesigned rear camera module, according to a tipster who claims the successors to the iPhone 17 lineup will also arrive with significant design changes. Apple is said to be working on a full-screen iPhone with an under-display camera, and the launch timeline for such a smartphone has now been leaked.
Samsung Galaxy A56 was launched in March with the company's in-house Exynos 1580 chipset. Now, Samsung appears to have started working on its successor, the Galaxy A57. While the phone is not expected to arrive until next year, details about the chipset of the phone are emerging online. It is said to come with a new Exynos processor with Xclipse GPU.
Moto G96 5G is expected to launch later this year. Ahead of official details, the expected price and key specifications of the purported handset have been leaked. The phone is tipped to be a mid-range offering equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and a 5,500mAh battery. A report has suggested that the Moto G96 5G may be available in four Pantone-based colour options on launch.
Acer Super ZX sale In India commenced on Monday, but the Super ZX Pro availability is still unknown. The phones made their debut in April and at the time, the company promised their availability approximately 10 days later, however, that did not come to fruition. More than a month after its debut, the base Acer Super ZX is now available for purchase in the country. It sports an LCD screen and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC.
Motorola Edge 2025 will likely launch later this year. The company has yet to confirm any details about the purported handset, However, leaked design renders of the model have surfaced online. It shows a similar design language to the preceding Motorola Edge 2024, but with an upgraded rear camera setup.
Red Magic 10S Pro was launched in China on Monday alongside the Red Magic 10S Pro+. The handsets are powered by 3nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite "Leading Edition" SoCs with support for up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro onboard storage. They are equipped with in-house Red Core R3 Pro gaming chipsets and composite liquid metal cooling 2.0 technology. The smartphones run on Redmagic AI OS 10.5 based on Android 15.
Google is expected to unveil its Pixel 10 series later this year with its next-generation SoC — Tensor G5. The new chipset is said to be being developed in partnership with TSMC. As we wait for the arrival of new generation Pixel phones with the new custom-built chip, a report coming out of China suggests that Google will continue its partnership with TSMC for a couple of years.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip FE is expected to go official alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 later this year. While there have been several leaks regarding the Flip phone, most of them have been contradicting when it came to the chipset being used. Most recently, the Galaxy Z Flip FE allegedly showed up on the Geekbench benchmarking site, suggesting its key details.
Realme GT 7 and Realme GT 7T will be unveiled on May 27 in India and global markets. Ahead of the official debut, the GT-series smartphones have been listed on a retailer website, suggesting their price details and specifications. The Realme GT 7 is listed with a 6.78-inch display, while the Realme GT 7T sports a 6.68-inch display.
Vivo T4, which was unveiled recently priced at the lower end of the mid-range segment, could soon get a high-end variant called the Vivo T4 Ultra. The Ultra model is expected to replace the existing T3 Ultra. The upcoming Ultra phone is said to offer a premium V-series like smartphone experience with mid-range pricing.
Google appears to be setting the Pixel 10 series for a possible August launch window. The upcoming lineup, which is expected to include four models — Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold — could ship with the Tensor G5 chipset. As we wait for the formal reveal, a new leak has surfaced hinting at the possible colourways of the phones. The Pixel 10 phones are said to come in four different colour options.
iQOO Neo 10 was launched in India on Monday. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It has an IP65-rated dust and splash-resistant build and a 7,000mm sq vapour cooling chamber for heat dissipation. The handset carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.
With the Xiaomi 15 series, the China-based company introduced HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 globally earlier this year, and development of its succeeding version is already rumoured to be underway. As per a tipster, the purported HyperOS 3 could be released as soon as in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, in line with the anticipated launch of the Xiaomi 16. This development fits with Google’s rumoured release schedule of Android 16 which is speculated to commence next month.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumoured to be unveiled in July during Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Samsung is yet to confirm the phone's existence, but details about the upcoming book-style foldable are beginning to emerge online. Thanks to a new leaked render, we now have a first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 design following a recent report that leaked its dimensions.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is set to be unveiled in China on May 27 alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition. The company recently revealed that the Ultra and Racing Edition variants will come with MediaTek Dimensity 9400 series chipsets and ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. OnePlus has confirmed some of the camera details of the Ace 5 Ultra alongside the display and battery specifications.
Manufacturing iPhones in India remains significantly more cost-effective than in the US, even with a potential 25 percent tariff, according to a report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). US President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple if it increases production in India, but GTRI suggests India's economic viability for manufacturing persists despite these challenges.
Vivo X200 FE is expected to launch in India soon, and the handset has appeared on the BIS (India) and IMDA (Singapore) certification websites, in a sign that its global launch is imminent. The Vivo X200 FE is reportedly a rebranded Vivo S30 Pro Mini, which is already slated to debut on May 29 in China.
US President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a minimum 25 percent tariff on iPhones if production isn't moved to the US. This escalates pressure on the tech giant, whose extensive iPhone supply chains have long been concentrated in China. Trump's demand highlights a significant challenge for Apple to onshore manufacturing for its popular devices.
Vijay Sales has announced its Apple Days Sale in India with an array of discounts on the latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 models. The discount sale, which will begin on May 24, brings discounted prices for new iPad models, Apple Watches and AirPods as well. The new MacBook Air models with M4 and M2 chips are also confirmed to see price cuts during the sale. The electronic retail chain has partnered with different lenders to offer payment discounts. The Apple Days Sale will end on June 1.
Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 Pro will be available for purchase next month in India. Although Lava is yet to formally announce the launch date, e-commerce website Amazon India has teased the sale date and specifications of the new Bold series smartphones. They are confirmed to come with Unisoc chipsets and 5,000mAh batteries. The Lava Bold N1 is listed with a dual rear camera unit, while the Lava Bold N1 Pro is seen with a triple rear camera setup.
Apple is reportedly set to expand its physical retail presence in India, two years after it launched its inaugural Indian retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi in 2023. Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier this year announced plans for four additional Apple Stores across the country. While the tech giant prepares for this expansion, further details on locations and timelines remain unconfirmed.
Samsung’s next line-up of foldables is now set to include a new form factor, one that folds out from a smartphone to a full-sized tablet. Earlier and existing models open up to a book-style device that resembles a tablet, but isn’t wide enough to be considered one. Dubbed the Galaxy G Fold, a tipster has now shared information about the foldable’s launch timeline, price and availability.
Oppo A5x 5G was launched in India on Friday. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, paired with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. It sports a 120Hz LCD screen with a 1,000nits peak brightness. As per the company, the Oppo A5x 5G comes with a flagship-grade reinforced glass with 160 percent higher impact resistance compared to its predecessor. It has an I65-rated build and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support.
Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G was introduced in select global markets earlier this week. The company has now announced the India launch date of the handset. It also revealed the availability details, design, colour options and some key features of the upcoming Indian variant. The GT 30 Pro is teased to come with customisable RGB LED light panels and shoulder triggers for gaming.
Lava Shark 5G was launched in India on Friday. The smartphone is powered by a 6nm octa-core Unisoc T765 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. It supports an additional 4GB virtual RAM expansion as well. The handset carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup with an LED flash alongside a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. The Lava Shark 5G comes with a 5,000mAh battery and is claimed to ship with clean Android 15 with no bloatware.
Xiaomi XRING O1 was unveiled Thursday on the Xiaomi 15S Pro, marking the company's first in-house chipset. Built on TSMC's advanced 3nm N3E process technology, the XRING O1 features a 10-core CPU, 6-core NPU, and 16-core GPU. A die shot of the XRING O1 reveals the layout of various components on the chipset.
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Xiaomi 15S Pro. The latest Civi model comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support. It boasts a 1.5K micro-curved display with 1.6mm narrow, uniform bezels and a Leica-backed triple rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel main sensor. The Civi 5 Pro gets a 50-megapixel selfie shooter as well.
Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro have been launched in select global markets on Thursday. The base Honor 400 runs on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the Honor 400 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset under the hood. The vanilla model has a 6.55-inch display, whereas the Honor 400 Pro gets a bigger 6.7-inch display. They flaunt 200-megapixel rear camera units and offer multiple AI-based features.
Xiaomi 15S Pro was launched in China on Thursday. This is the first handset from the Chinese OEM to be equipped with its in-house 3nm 10-core XRING 01 chipset. It carries a Leica-backed 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit, including a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter. The Xiaomi 15S pro packs a 6,100mAh battery with support for wired as well as wireless fast charging.
Motorola has finally confirmed a launch date for its Razr 60 in India. The company has also revealed the colourways and RAM and storage options of the Indian variant. The Motorola Razr 60 will go on sale through Flipkart in the country. It was unveiled in global markets last month with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chip. The Razr 60 offers an IP48-rated build and a 4,500mAh battery.
Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete devices to include two more iPhone models — iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8. These smartphones are now considered outdated and their service and repairs will be limited. The Cupertino-based tech giant usually discontinues hardware service for certain products that are technologically obsolete due to difficulty in sourcing parts and carrying out repairs, although it still continues to support them through software updates.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. Tecno has shared teasers on social media to offer details about the phone's design. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G will be available in two colourways with a curved AMOLED display and will come with several AI-based features. Tecno will sell the Pova Curve 5G exclusively on Flipkart. It is confirmed to feature a triangular-shaped camera module at the rear.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z lineup this year is going to be an interesting one for several reasons. The book-style foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is set to get a bigger display, while the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip clamshell style foldable is said to get minor updates, there’s also a new FE model which showed up in the rumour mill recently. New information now claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could be powered by an Exynos SoC.
Realme has disclosed the launch date of the Neo 7 Turbo in China. The Chinese tech brand has also teased the design, colour options, and key specifications of the new Neo series smartphone. It is confirmed to ship in two colour options with MediaTek's recently announced Dimensity 9400e chipset under the hood. The Realme Neo 7 Turbo will be offered in a semi-transparent design.
Google is developing a new desktop experience for Android, the company announced at its I/O 2025 developer conference on Tuesday. It is collaborating with Samsung to build upon the foundations laid by Samsung DeX — short for Desktop eXperience, to improve the desktop windowing capabilities not just phones and tablets powered by Android, but also for an expanding range of devices across form factors and features. It aims to provide a more desktop-oriented experience when devices are connected to external displays.
Xiaomi 15s Pro will be launched in China on May 22 alongside the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra tablet and Xiaomi YU7 SUV. As we wait for the formal reveal, Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group partner and President, has teased the design and key specifications of the smartphone. The Xiaomi 15s Pro is teased to come with a periscope telephoto camera.
Honor 400 series is scheduled to be launched in the European markets today (May 22) comprising Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro models. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Honor has announced that both smartphones will be introduced with six years of Android updates. As part of its long-standing collaboration with Google, the company will offer artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on the Honor 400 series powered by the Veo 2 video generation model, enabling users to turn images into short videos.
Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G was launched in select global markets on Wednesday. The gaming-focused smartphone is equipped with shoulder triggers, XBoost Gaming Engine and an AI-backed VC cooling system. The handset has an IP64-rated dust and splash-resistant build and a 108-megapixel main rear camera. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate SoC and packs a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support.
Qualcomm and Xiaomi have extended their collaboration with a new multi-year agreement. Xiaomi's upcoming premium smartphones will feature Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon chips. Xiaomi's current Xiaomi 15 flagship phone already uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the company has confirmed its next flagship will be among the first to adopt Qualcomm's next high-end Snapdragon chip.
Alcatel V3 5G series is set to launch in India on May 27. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G model was already confirmed to arrive as part of the lineup. Now, the French mobile brand, operated by TCL Communication, has officially teased the Alcatel V3 Pro 5G and V3 Classic 5G variants. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming smartphones have been revealed ahead of their launch.
