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Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 14R smartphone in China as an enhanced variant of the Redmi 14C. Take a look at the details. Redmi 14R: Price, Specifications Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi 14R in Lavender, Deep Sea Blue, Shadow Black, and Olive Green colourways. The Redmi 14R comes in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants. The company has priced the smartphone at RMB 1,099 (approx. USD 155), RMB 1,499 (approx. USD 210), RMB 1,699 (approx. USD 240), and RMB 1,899 (approx. USD 265). Xiaomi equips the Redmi 14R with a 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 600 nits, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light, and Flicker Free certification. The Redmi 14R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Xiaomi has introduced the smartphone with Hyper OS based on Android 14 out of the box. The Redmi 14R comes with a dual camera setup on the rear with a 13MP primary camera with AI features, f/1.8 aperture, and a secondary AI camera. For selfies, the device features a 5MP snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. The latest affordable smartphone from Xiaomi is backed by a 5,160mAh battery with support for 18W wired fast charging tech. The other features of the Redmi 14R include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a vegan leather finish on the rear.

Vivo is reportedly gearing up for the launch of the Vivo V40e smartphone, which will serve as a successor to the Vivo V30e. A new report on the web has surfaced that revealed the key specifications of the Vivo V40e. Vivo V40e: All We Know So Far The render revealed by the report confirms that Vivo will launch the smartphone with a design similar to the vanilla Vivo V40 model. The device will sport dual cameras and a ring LED light on the rear, alongside a regular LED flashlight. Vivo is tipped to launch the Vivo V40e in India by the end of September 2024. The report adds that Vivo will launch the smartphone in a new Royal Bronze colour option, which is similar to the Desert Titanium shade. Vivo will continue to equip the smartphone with a 3D curved AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The smartphone is expected to be the slimmest smartphone in the country. The Vivo V40e will be backed by a large 5,500mAh battery with support for 80W FlashCharge fast wired charging tech. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. The device will run on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box with AI features.

Realme has introduced the Realme Pad 2 Lite alongside the Realme P2 Pro 5G in India. The tablet is an affordable variant of the Realme Pad 2, launched in early 2024. Take a look at the details. Realme Pad 2 Lite: Price, Features Realme has launched the tablet in Space Grey and Nebula Purple colourways in the country. The tablet is priced at Rs 14,999 (approx. USD 179) for the 4GB + 128GB variant and Rs 16,999 (approx. USD 203) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. Realme is yet to confirm the availability of the Realme Pad 2 Lite in India. The Realme Pad 2 Lite sports a 10.5-inch LCD display with 2K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The display supports 450 nits peak brightness and Eye Comfort features. The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC fabricated on a 6nm process paired with LPDDR4X RAM. The device also runs on Realme UI 5.0 for Pad, based on Android 14 out of the box. The tablet sports a circular camera module on the rear housing an 8MP snapper and LED flash. The large bezels on the LCD display house a 5MP selfie snapper. Realme equips the smartphone with a leather design on the rear. The Realme P2 Lite is backed by an 8,300mAh battery with support for 15W SuperVOOC fast charging tech.

Realme has unveiled the Realme P2 Pro 5G smartphone as a successor to the Realme P1 Pro 5G in India. Take a look at the details. Realme P2 Pro 5G: All You Need to Know The Realme P2 Pro comes in Parrot Green and Eagle Grey colour options with a thickness of 8.21mm and weighs 180 grams. Realme has introduced the smartphone in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB variants, which are priced at Rs 21,999 (approx. USD 262), Rs 24,999 (approx. USD 298), and Rs 27,999 (approx. USD 334). Realme has launched the Realme P2 Pro 5G with a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 2,160Hz PWM dimming, a 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and gets Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Realme P2 Pro 5G runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box with support for two OS updates and three years of security patch updates. The smartphone flaunts a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The centred punch hole cutout houses a 32MP selfie snapper with a f/2.45 aperture. It packs a large 5,200mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging tech.

HONOR has confirmed the launch of the HONOR 200 Lite 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone will be available through Amazon and HONOR India e-Store in the country. HONOR 200 Lite 5G: All We Know So Far HONOR reveals that the HONOR 200 Lite 5G will be unveiled on September 19 in India, and the event will be streamed starting at noon. The smartphone will sport an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3240Hz PWM dimming. The HONOR 200 Lite 5G will run on Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14 out of the box with AI-powered experiences. HONOR has detailed the 108MP primary camera on the smartphone with support for OIS and f/1.79 aperture. The primary camera will be paired with an ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture and a depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone will flaunt a 50MP AI wide-angle selfie camera with support for Selfie Light. HONOR will launch the HONOR 200 Lite 5G in Starry Blue, Cyan Lake, and Midnight Black colour options. The smartphone will measure 6.78 mm in thickness and weigh 166 grams making it one of the lightest smartphones in the country. HONOR adds that the HONOR 200 Lite 5G has secured SGS 5-star Drop Resistance certification. The brand is expected to confirm the other specifications of the smartphone in the coming days. So stay tuned.

TECNO has launched the TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 smartphone for global markets. Take a look at the details. TECNO Phantom V Flip 2: Price, Specifications The TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 is available in Travertine Green and Moondust Grey colour options. The device is available at USD 699, which will be available starting September 2024 in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The Phantom V Flip 2 comes with a helical star track drop-shaped hinge with a thickness of 7.64 mm when unfolded and 16.04 mm when folded. The device sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED inner screen with FHD+ resolution, LTPO 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,160Hz PWM dimming. TECNO equips the smartphone with a smaller 3.64-inch AMOLED cover screen with 1056 x 1066 pixels resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and up to 8GB of virtual RAM. The clamshell foldable device flaunts a dual camera setup on the rear with a 50MP OV50H primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The inner screen of the V Flip 2 houses the 32MP selfie snapper. The device packs a 4,720mAh battery with support for 70W Ultra Charge wired fast charging tech. TECNO has debuted the smartphone with Ella Smart AI Assistant with support for AI Smart Erase, AI Drawing Board, and more. The Phantom V Flip 2 runs on HiOS based on Android 14 out of the box with support for 2 OS upgrades.

TECNO has unveiled the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 smartphone for global markets. Take a look at the details. TECNO Phantom V Fold 2: Price, Specifications TECNO has launched the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 in Karst Green and Rippling Blue colour options. The company has priced the device at USD 1,099, which will be available starting October 2024 in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The Phantom V Fold 2 sports a 6.42-inch external and 7.85-inch internal screen with LTPO 1 to 120Hz refresh rate. The inner screen and external screen support 2K+ and FHD+ resolution with DCI P3 colour gamut. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC paired with 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, and up to 12GB of virtual RAM. TECNO has unveiled the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 with a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50MP OV50H primary camera with OIS. The primary camera is paired with a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide camera. Both the inner and external screens of the Phantom V Fold 2 house a 32MP selfie snapper. The device is backed by a 5,750mAh battery with support for 70W Ultra Charge wired fast charging tech and 15W wireless charging tech. TECNO has included the Phantom V Pen with the smartphone and equipped the device with Ella Smart AI Assistant with AI features. The device gets an IP54 rating with IP68-grade waterproof type C components. The Phantom V Fold 2 measures 6.08 mm and 11.98 when unfolded and folded and weighs 224 grams.

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M55s smartphone for global markets. SmartPrix has revealed the renders and the key specifications of the smartphone ahead of its launch. Samsung Galaxy M55s: All You Need to Know The renders confirm that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M55s will continue to sport a triple camera setup on the rear. The South Korean giant will launch the device with individual camera rings on the rear, which are vertically aligned. The images also showcase the shiny stripes on the rear, which creates a unique effect. Samsung will equip the right side of the device with the power button and volume rockers with a glossy finish. The left side of the Galaxy M55s will house the SIM card tray with a similar glossy finish on the side. Samsung is also tipped to launch the smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC with a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz. The Galaxy M55s will flaunt a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The triple camera setup on the rear will include a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. The device is expected to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support. The report adds that the Galaxy M55s will measure 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm and weigh 180 grams. The other expected specifications of the smartphone include USB Type-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and a fingerprint sensor.

Android Headlines has revealed the CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 in collaboration with OnLeaks. The publication recently revealed the CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S25 CAD Renders The report confirms that Samsung will continue to equip the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S25 with an identical design similar to its predecessor. This results in the continuation of the individual triple cameras, centred punch hole cutout, and slim bezels on the display. Samsung is expected to equip the device with a 6.17-inch display, which is likely to be marketed as a 6.2-inch panel. The publication adds that the upcoming vanilla model will measure 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm, making it thinner than its predecessor. Apart from this, the report doesn’t confirm any other specifications of the smartphone. A report recently claimed that Samsung will launch the smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Made for Galaxy SoC for all markets, unlike its predecessor. The chipset is likely to be paired with up to 12GB, which is an upgrade over the 8GB RAM on its predecessor, i.e., the Galaxy S24. Samsung is also tipped to equip the device with a 4,000mAh battery to offer a day of battery life. The triple camera setup of the device will include a 50MP primary camera, an ultrawide camera, and a telephoto camera. Stay tuned for more leaks and announcements regarding the Samsung Galaxy S24+.

Vivo has confirmed the launch date of the upcoming Vivo X200 series smartphones in China. The company has made the new revelation through its social accounts. Take a look at the details. Vivo X200 Series Launch Event Vivo reveals that it will host an event on October 14 in China where it will unveil the next-gen Vivo X200 series smartphones. The brand is yet to confirm the list of the products launching at the upcoming event. We expect Vivo to unveil the vanilla Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro at the upcoming event in China. Once the Chinese launch is done, Vivo is tipped to launch the Vivo X200 series smartphones for global markets, including India, in December 2024. The upcoming Vivo X200 series smartphones are tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. The vanilla Vivo X200 is also expected to sport a 6.3-inch flat OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming vanilla model is also said to sport a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Vivo is tipped to launch the device with a 5,500mAh / 5,600mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. In contrast, the Vivo X200 Pro is said to sport a curved OLED display with a similar 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will also flaunt a similar triple camera setup on the rear but with better sensors. Vivo is also said to equip the device with a larger 6,000mAh battery, an IP68/IP69 rating, and more.

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Motorola Edge 50 Neo on September 16 in India. The smartphone will be available through Flipkart and the Motorola India e-Store in the country. Take a look at the details. Motorola Edge 50 Neo: All We Know So Far Motorola confirms that the Motorola Edge 50 Neo will sport a 6.4-inch pOLED display with LTPO 120Hz display, Super HD resolution, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The display will support 10-bit colours, 3,000 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI P3 wide colour gamut, and SGS Eye Protection. The Edge 50 Neo will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Motorola will equip the device with a 50MP Sony LYT 700C primary camera with OIS support, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 30x AI super zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The AI features debuting with the device will include AI Magic Eraser, AI Photo Unblur, AI Magic Editor, Colour Pop, and more. Motorola will launch the smartphone in Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisalle, and Poinciana colour options with a vegan leather finish on the rear. The Motorola Edge 50 Neo will debut with IP68 dust and water resistance and MIL-STD 810H certification. Motorola adds that the device will receive five major Android updates and five years of security patch updates.

TECNO has unveiled the TECNO Spark 30C smartphone for the global markets to compete against the likes of the Redmi 14C. Take a look at the complete details of the device. TECNO Spark 30C: All You Need to Know The TECNO Spark 30C is available in Orbit Black, Orbit White, and Magic Skin 3.0 colour options for the global markets. The smartphone will be available in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 4GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 256GB configurations. The Chinese brand is yet to reveal the pricing of the TECNO Spark 30C, which is expected to be priced in the sub-USD 200 segment. TECNO equips the smartphone with a 6.67-inch LCD display with a centred punch hole cutout, 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The latest affordable smartphone from TECNO is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 SoC fabricated on an old 12nm process. TECNO debuts the smartphone with a 50MP camera on the rear with dual LED flash and an 8MP selfie snapper with dual flash. The TECNO Spark 30C is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging support. The device gets Wet and Oily Touch control and gets IP54 dust and water resistance to enhance the user experience. The Spark 30C comes with dual symmetrical speakers with DTS Sound for a better media experience.

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphones in global markets, including India. OnLeaks has revealed the CAD renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone in collaboration with Android Headlines. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra CAD Renders The tipster has showcased the Black colourway of the Galaxy S25 Ultra and is tipped to launch in January or early February 2025. The renders confirm that Samsung will equip the smartphone with a complete flat design on the sides, top, and bottom. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will continue to sport a centred punch hole cutout to house the selfie snapper and slim bezels. Samsung will equip the smartphone with a quad camera setup on the rear with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL H2 primary camera, a 50MP ISOCELL JN3 ultrawide camera, a 10MP Sony IMX 754 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP Sony IMX 584 telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Samsung is only expected to upgrade the ultrawide camera with the upcoming flagship device. The report also confirms that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will weigh at 219 grams and have a dimension of 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm. The South Korean giant is also tipped to equip the smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery similar to its predecessor. The company will equip the device with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Made for Galaxy SoC.

Huawei has unveiled the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate as the world’s first tri-foldable smartphone in China. The Chinese giant has been teasing the launch for quite a long time since its prototype showcase. Huawei Mate XT Ultimate: All You Need to Know The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate comes in Black and Red colour options in China. The smartphone giant has priced the device at RMB 19,999 (approx. USD 2,810), RMB 21,999 (approx. USD 3,090), and RMB 23,999 (approx. USD 3,370) for the variants with 16GB RAM and 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configurations. Huawei equips the smartphone with a 6.4-inch, 7.9-inch, and 10.2-inch triple-screen flexible OLED display with 2K resolution and LTPO 120Hz refresh rate. The tri-foldable smartphone is powered by the Kirin 9010 SoC fabricated on a 7nm process. The SoC is paired with a Maleoon 910 GPU, and the device runs on HarmonyOS 4.2 out of the box. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera with variable aperture support between f/1.4 and f/4.0 and OIS. The primary camera is paired with a 12MP periscope telephoto camera with an f/3.4 aperture, 5.5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, the Mate XT Ultimate flaunts an 8MP snapper with an f/2.2 aperture placed on the centred punch hole cutout. The smartphone is backed by a 5,600mAh battery with 66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging tech. The Chinese giant claims that the device measures 3.6 mm in thickness when fully open.

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro smartphones at its Glowtime event alongside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Take a look at the details. iPhone 16 Pro Series: All You Need to Know The iPhone 16 Pro is priced at USD 999, USD 1,099, USD 1,299, and USD 1,499 for the 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants. On the contrary, the iPhone 16 Pro comes with 256GB of storage for the base variant with a price tag of USD 1,199. The 512GB and 1TB storage configurations are priced at USD 1,399 and USD 1,599. The Cupertino giant has unveiled the device in Dessert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium colour options. Apple equips the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED ProMotion display with 120Hz refresh rate and Ceramic Shield Protection. The display supports 1,000 nits max brightness, 1,600 nits peak brightness, up to 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness, HDR, and True Tone. Apple has launched the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with the A18 Pro SoC fabricated on a 4nm process with six-core architecture. The SoC has two performance, four efficiency cores, a five-core GPU, and a 16-core Neutral Engine. The smartphones run iOS 18.0 with software updates up to five years and are built for Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max sport a triple camera setup with a 48MP primary camera with f/1.6 aperture, second-gen sensor-shift OIS, 2x telephoto, 48MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, f/2.2 aperture, and a 12MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Apple uses a 12MP selfie camera with f/1.9 aperture and TrueDepth functionalities for FaceID facial recognition. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max get a new button for camera controls including depth, zoom, exposure, and more. Apple claims that the smartphones will offer a video playback of up to 33 hours and 27 hours, respectively.

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus smartphones at its Glowtime event in the US. Take a look at the details. iPhone 16 Series: All You Need to Know The iPhone 16 is priced at USD 799, USD 899, and USD 1,099 for the 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variants. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Plus is available for USD 899, USD 999, and USD 1,199 for a similar storage configuration. Both smartphones are available in Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black colour options. Apple equips the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate and Ceramic Shield Protection. The display supports 1,000 nits max brightness, 1,600 nits peak brightness, up to 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness, HDR, and True Tone. Both smartphones are powered by the six-core A18 SoC with two performance and four efficiency cores. The SoC is fabricated on a 3nm process and is paired with a five-core GPU and a 16-core neutral engine. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are built for Apple Intelligence, which runs on iOS 18 out of the box and is expected to receive updates for up to five years. The smartphones flaunt a dual camera setup with a 48MP primary camera with f/1.6 aperture, second-gen sensor-shift OIS, 2x telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and f/2.2 aperture. Apple uses a 12MP selfie camera with an f/1.9 aperture and TrueDepth functionalities for FaceID facial recognition. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus get a new button for camera controls including depth, zoom, exposure, and more. Both smartphones are claimed to offer a video playback of up to 22 hours and 27 hours, respectively.

Vivo has launched the Vivo Y37 5G smartphone in China as the latest smartphone in the sub-USD 200 segment. Take a look at the details. Vivo Y37 Pro 5G: Everything You Need to Know Vivo has introduced the Vivo T37 Pro 5G at RMB 1,799 (approx. USD 255) for the lone variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone is available for purchase through the Vivo China e-Store starting today. The Vivo Y37 Pro 5G sports a 6.68-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo equips the Vivo Y37 Pro 5G with a centred punch hole cutout and slightly thick bezels on all four sides of the device. Vivo debuts the smartphone with a thin and light design, which has a thickness of 7.9 mm despite packing a large battery. Under the hood, the Vivo Y37 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 internal storage. The smartphone runs on Origin OS 4 based on Android 14 out of the box. The Vivo Y37 Pro 5G is backed by a large 6,000mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging support. Vivo equips the smartphone with a rectangular camera module with rounded edges, which houses dual cameras. The camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth camera for enhanced portrait photography. For selfies, the Vivo Y37 Pro 5G gets a 5MP selfie snapper placed inside the centred punch hole cutout.

HONOR has introduced the HONOR Play 9T smartphone in China, focussing on the budget smartphone buyers in the country. Take a look at the details. HONOR Play 9T: All You Need to Know HONOR has launched the HONOR Play 9T Black, White and Green colour options with a textured pattern on the rear. The smartphone is priced at RMB 999 (approx. USD 141) for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are priced at RMB 1,099 (approx. USD 155) and RMB 1,299 (approx. USD 183). HONOR equips the HONOR Play 9T with a 6.77-inch TFT LCD display with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Underneath, the HONOR Play 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, which powers many budget smartphones in China and global markets. The smartphone runs on Magic OS 8 based on Android 14 out of the box. The dual camera setup of the HONOR Play 9T includes a 50MP primary camera with up to 8x digital zoom and a 2MP depth camera. For selfies, HONOR uses the tablet with a 5MP selfie snapper for video calls. The HONOR Play 9T is backed by a large 6,000mAh battery with support for 35W wired fast charging tech.

HONOR has launched the HONOR Pad X8a tablet in India to expand the product lineup in the country. To recall, the Chinese company recently unveiled the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G and HONOR 200 5G series smartphones in India. HONOR Pad X8a: All You Need to Know The HONOR Pad X8a is priced at Rs 12,999 (approx. USD 155) for the lone variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The tablet is now available for pre-orders through Explore HONOR e-Store in India. HONOR equips the HONOR Pad X8a with an 11-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display gets support for 400 nits brightness, 16.7 million colour gamut, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, and TUV Rheinland Flicker Free certification. The tablet gets large-amplitude quad speaker voice enhancement for a better media consumption experience. HONOR equips the tablet with a 5MP camera on the rear and another 5MP snapper on the front. The Pad X8a is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with support for virtual RAM expansion and a microSD card slot to expand internal storage. HONOR uses a slim metal design for the tablet with a thickness of 7.25 mm and weighs 495 grams. The HONOR Pad X8a is backed by a large 8,300mAh battery with a claimed battery life of 14 hours of video playback.

OPPO launched the OPPO Find N3 foldable smartphone in select global markets under the OnePlus Open marketing name. Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster on Weibo, has revealed the key specifications of the upcoming OPPO Find N5 foldable device. OPPO Find N5 Expected Specifications OPPO will likely launch the successor to the OPPO Find N3 in the first quarter of 2024. The Chinese giant will equip the OPPO Find N5 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM. OPPO is tipped to equip the smartphone with inner and cover screens with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The OPPO Find N5 will sport a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50MP primary camera, an ultrawide camera, and a periscope telephoto camera. The tipster adds that OPPO will source the 50MP primary camera from Sony with support for OIS. The triple camera setup will be housed inside a large camera on the rear similar to the OPPO Find N3. OPPO is also expected to equip the smartphone with an alert slider and a waterproof design with IPX8 or similar certification. The Chinese smartphone brand will debut the OPPO Find N5 with a thin and light design with a thickness similar to be around 9.xx mm. OPPO is also expected to pack a high-density battery with a capacity over 5,000 mAh.

HONOR has unveiled the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 alongside the HONOR Magic V3 in the global markets. Take a look at the details. HONOR MagicBook Art 14: All You Need to Know HONOR is yet to confirm the price of the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 laptop for the UK and other global markets. The laptop is available in Emerald Green, and White colour options with a thickness of 10mm. HONOR equips the device with a 14.6-inch OLED display with 3.1K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 700 nits brightness. The MagicBook Art 14 is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 12H processor and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor coupled with Intel Arc graphics. The Intel processors are paired with LPDDR5X dual-channel RAM and SSD storage. The laptop sports a Vine Leaf Curves design with Satin Enamel Spraying Technology with a magnesium alloy body and titanium keyboard. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 comes with advanced AI capabilities and runs on AI-driven OS Turbo 3.0 and integrates Microsoft’s Intelligent Email Management and Real-time Transcription. The AI features include Smart Search, document summary, and more to enhance the user experience. The device is backed by a 60Wh battery with support for HONOR SuperCharge tech. The latest laptop features a FHD hidden magnetic camera, a Hall and light sensor, and a Smart Eye Storage bin. In terms of ports, HONOR equips the device with HDMI 2.1-TMDS, a 3.5mm jack, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 4. It also comes with six speakers and three microphones with support for Spatial and DTS audio. In terms of connectivity, HONOR equips the laptop with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and a fingerprint power button. The other features of the laptop includes ultra-thin cooling VC module, Windows 11 Home, aerospace-grade materials, 150-degree angle and more.

OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the successor to the OnePlus Ace 3 and OnePlus Ace 3 Pro smartphones in China. Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster on Weibo, has revealed the key details of the upcoming smartphone. OnePlus Ace 5 Series SoC Leaked The popular tipster on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo confirms that OnePlus will equip the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. In contrast, the vanilla OnePlus Ace 5 will debut with the existing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The tipster adds that OnePlus is expected to equip the smartphones with a battery size of 6,000 mAh on both devices. OnePlus is tipped to equip the devices with a dual-cell battery consisting of 3,000 mAh each with support for SuperVOOC fast charging tech. The OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro will sport a BOE OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 8T LTPO 120Hz refresh rate. OnePlus will also equip the smartphones with a flat metal frame and in-display fingerprint scanner. The triple camera setup of the vanilla and Pro models will include a 50MP primary camera and two other cameras. OnePlus is expected to limit the availability of the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro to the Chinese market, similar to its predecessors. On the flip side, the OnePlus Ace 5 will likely make its way to the international markets under the OnePlus 13R 5G marketing name.

HONOR has introduced the HONOR Magic V3 foldable smartphone at the IFA 2024. The company has been teasing the features and specifications of the smartphone for quite a while. HONOR Magic V3: All You Need to Know HONOR has launched the foldable smartphone in Reddish Brown, Green, and Black colour options. The Chinese smartphone giant has introduced the smartphone in a sole 12GB + 512GB configuration, which is priced at GBP 1,699.99 (approx. USD 2,240). The Magic V3 is available for pre-booking in the UK and all other regions and will start shipping from October 1. HONOR equips the foldable smartphone with a thickness of 9.2mm when folded and 4.35mm when unfolded. The HONOR Magic V3 flaunts a 7.92-inch inner screen and a 6.43-inch external screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 5000 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, and stylus support. HONOR uses Rhino glass for the display protection and debuts with multi-touch and HONOR Eye Comfort Display AI Defocus Display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage. The device runs on Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14 out of the box with support for AI HONOR Notes, AI Eraser, AI Translator and more. The triple camera setup of the HONOR Magic V3 includes a 50MP primary camera with f/1.6 aperture and OIS. The primary camera is paired with a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with f/3.5 aperture, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture and 112° viewing angle. The HONOR Magic V3 uses a 20MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture, 90° FoV, 4K video shooting on both external and internal screens. The device is backed by a 5150mAh battery with support for 66W SuperCharge and 50W wireless SuperCharge charging tech.

Motorola has launched the Moto S50 smartphone in China as a vanilla variant of the Moto S50 Neo in China. Take a look at the details. Moto S50: Pricing, Specifications Motorola has introduced the smartphone in Persimmon Orange, Flora Blue, and Latte colour options. The Moto S50 is priced at 2,199 yuan (approx. UDS 310) for the base variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. In contrast, the 12GB + 512GB configuration is priced at 2,499 yuan (approx. USD 350). Motorola equips the smartphone with a 6.36-inch pOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3000 nits peak brightness. The display gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection to protect from accidental drops. The Moto S50 is powered by the newest MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Motorola debuts the smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX 896 primary camera with OIS, a 13MP GalaxyCore GC13A2 ultrawide camera with macro capabilities, and a 10MP Samsung S5K3K1 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, Motorola equips the device with a 32MP snapper. The Moto S50 is backed by a 4,310mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The smartphone sports an IP68 dust- and water-resistant vegan leather finish on the rear. The curved display of the device houses an in-display fingerprint scanner and gets a dual stereo speaker to enhance the user experience.

Vivo has launched the Vivo Y300 Pro 5G smartphone in the Chinese markets as a successor to the Vivo Y200 Pro 5G. Take a look at the details. Vivo Y300 Pro 5G: Everything to Know The Vivo Y300 Pro 5G flaunts a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 5000 nits peak brightness, 3840 Hz PWM dimming, 100% DCI P3 wide colour gamut, SGS Low Blue Light certification, and AI personalised protection. Vivo equips the smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The device runs on Origin OS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box with several AI features. The Vivo Y300 Pro 5G flaunts a dual camera setup on the rear with a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, and a 2MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the brand uses a 32MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture. The highlight of the smartphone is the large 6,500mAh battery backing the smartphone, despite the device measuring 7.69 mm in thickness. The 6,500mAh battery gets support for 80W wired fast charging tech and reverse wireless charging and is claimed to maintain battery health for up to five years. The other features of the device include an infrared sensor, enhanced network connectivity, a 50-month smooth experience, and more. Vivo has announced the device in Black Jade, White, Gold, and Titanium colours. The device is priced at 1799 yuan (approx. USD 253) for the base variant with 8GB+128GB configuration. The 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB costs 1999 yuan (approx. USD 281), 2199 yuan (approx. USD 309), and 2,499 yuan (approx. USD 352).