Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max launch date tipped

The Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max are going to become official on March 17, according to a new rumor. These have been leaking a lot lately. The X8 Pro is rumored to be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max a rebranded Redmi Turbo 5 Max, but with different battery capacities. Redmi Turbo 5 Max Poco has recently confirmed that the X8 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 8500 SoC and the X8 Pro Max by the Dimensity 9500s - and, unsurprisingly, those are the exact chipsets used by the aforementioned Redmi devices. If the March 17 launch date pans out, then expect Poco to start...

March 7, 2026 at 12:57AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/aBx9Udu

iQOO Z11x officially shown in both colors

iQOO is launching the Z11x in India on March 12, and ahead of that, the brand is showing it in both colors. These are called Prismatic Green and Titan Black. The Z11x is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 Turbo SoC, and it comes with a 7,200 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. It will be its segment's fastest smartphone, according to iQOO, with an AnTuTu score over 1 million points received with the version having 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. iQOO Z11x official images According to rumors, the phone will be offered in three RAM/storage combos: 6/128GB, 8/128GB,...

March 6, 2026 at 06:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0hb2BeH

Tecno Pova Metal Tonino Lamborghini Edition hands-on

Tecno has been expanding its reach outside of the budget realm for some time now, and it announced a strategic partnership with Italian luxury lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini at MWC. The name is not a coincidence as Tonino Lamborghini was founded and named after Ferruccio Lamborghini’s son, though it’s not actually associated with Lamborghini sports cars, despite the logo resemblance. The first smartphone to come from the budding collaboration is the Tecno Pova Metal Tonino Lamborghini Edition, and we got to go hands-on with it shortly after its announcement. From the vibrant...

March 6, 2026 at 04:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DrzdtNH

WhatsApp is allegedly launching a subscription service

Over the years, a lot of scam WhatsApp mass messages claimed the service would imminently become paid. That hasn't happened, obviously, and still won't - the core service will remain free. However, WhatsApp is now rumored to be soon introducing a premium tier. This will be called WhatsApp Plus. It's said to offer several additional customization options to change the app theme, app icon, and accent colors, including 14 new icons and multiple color choices and interface elements. Additionally, it will let you pin up to 20 chats, instead of the 3 that are now supported. You will also...

March 6, 2026 at 02:39AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oh1KpLV

Samsung Galaxy S26 in for review

Samsung's smallest premium phone is back at it for another year, and we've got it in the house and in for review. The Galaxy S26 ships with a USB cable and a SIM eject tool. This year, there's no 128GB base model; the range starts with 256GB, but the starting price has moved up by around $100/€100, so there's no real difference. The RAM is the same 12GB as every year. So what is new? For starters, the Galaxy S26 ships with Samsung's own 2nm Exynos 2600. We'reeager to test and see what the new SoC brings to the table. Another change is the screen diagonal, which now stretches to...

March 6, 2026 at 12:59AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/smP0bBp

Oppo Find X9 Ultra certification reveals its charging spec

Just yesterday, Oppo officially confirmed that it's launching the upcoming Find X9 Ultra internationally, and now the phone has seemingly been certified for sale in China by 3C with the model number PMA110. This process reveals that, in China, it will be shipped with a 100W wired charger (which will most likely be missing from the box in some international markets like Europe). That's pretty good evidence that the phone itself will support 100W wired charging. It's also been rumored to support 50W wireless charging, but this certification hasn't confirmed that. The Find X9 Ultra is...

March 5, 2026 at 03:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QCV9vqR

OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max pricing rumor isn't good news at all

The prolific leaker who goes by the handle Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo made a bold prediction today, and it's in regard to the pricing of the upcoming OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max. All of these devices are expected to arrive in the second half of this year and be powered by Qualcomm's next top of the line chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. And all of them will be more expensive than their predecessors from 2025, DCS now claims. In fact, he says all three new devices will be priced at CNY 5,000 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. That amount currently...

March 5, 2026 at 02:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/dPw7bhO

Oppo joins the AirDrop party

Google initially launched AirDrop support in Quick Share for the Pixel 10 family alone, but then brought it to more of its own devices. Recently, it announced that Android phones made by other companies would gain support for the new Quick Share (which works seamlessly with Apple's AirDrop), and today Oppo has confirmed that it's joining the party. The Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will receive a software update later this month which will enable the Quick Share - AirDrop interconnection. From that point on, if you own one of those two devices (or the Find X9 Ultra coming soon), you will be able...

March 5, 2026 at 12:29AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ml2GWKV

vivo X300 FE silently launched

There’s a new member in vivo’s flagship X-series, and it dons the FE moniker, which stands for Fan Edition or maybe Fashion Edition? We’re not so sure ourselves, but either way, the X300 FE brings a familiar set of specs, and it is now listed on the company’s official site in Russia. For the most part, the X300 FE is a rebadged version of the China-exclusive vivo S50 Pro mini with one minor difference: it features Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity in place of the Pro mini’s Bluetooth 5.4 spec. The rest of the hardware is identical between the two. You get a decently compact 6.31-inch...

March 4, 2026 at 01:53PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xjhwM6n

HMD is bringing AI, video calling and a digital wallet to its feature phones

Among the myriad of announcements at MWC 2026, HMD announced its plans to bring modern smartphone features to its feature phone lineup in the coming months. HMD wants to expand digital access to under-connected users worldwide through a set of features and services, including a digital wallet, an AI assistant and video calling. These services are set to launch throughout 2026, with key markets like India being the starting point. HMD’s digital wallet will deliver secure remittances for receiving, storing and cashing out funds through local payment systems. The service is set to debut in...

March 4, 2026 at 12:09PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0wDUrjA

vivo V70 FE to get a 200MP main rear camera, launch date confirmed

Last month, details about an FE variant of the vivo V70 surfaced online. Now, vivo has officially confirmed the V70 FE’s launch date and revealed details about its rear camera. Notably, the company recently unveiled the V70 and the V70 Elite in India. The vivo V70 FE will debut in Indonesia on March 9, the brand confirmed via a social media post. vivo’s also confirmed that the handset will feature a dual-rear camera setup with a primary 200MP main sensor. In another teaser, the company showcased the phone’s design including its slim display bezels and color options. According...

March 4, 2026 at 08:50AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/micvt8X

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit and Photography Kit Pro hands-on

Camera flagships are more than just smartphones these days. They have huge potential, thanks to their high-end, next-gen imaging sensors and capable lenses. Heck, you can even expand their native optical reach by adding teleconverter lenses. We truly live in exciting times! Today, we're taking a look at the latest photography kits: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit and the Photography Kit Pro. Both add true manual control to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and are focused on expanding its imaging prowess, not on adding external lenses. Let's start with the Pro kit. It's all based around a...

March 4, 2026 at 12:59AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/owdHh7x

Oppo Find X9 Ultra confirmed to launch globally

Oppo's Find X9 series includes two smartphones - Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Earlier this month, Oppo said that the Find X9s would launch soon in India with the Dimensity 9500s SoC. And today, Oppo announced that the Find X9 Ultra will debut globally later this year, making it the first Ultra model in the Find X lineup to launch outside China. Oppo stated that the Find X9 Ultra's global launch underscores its long-term commitment to the global market. The Find X9 Ultra's imaging system is co-developed with Hasselblad and it "integrates the most advanced imaging system Oppo has ever developed...

March 3, 2026 at 10:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eTLNcFW

OnePlus 15T's display teased, will feature slimmer bezels than iPhone 17 Pro

The OnePlus 15T is expected to debut in China later this month. Ahead of its launch, OnePlus has confirmed key details, describing it as a compact flagship with an upgraded periscope telephoto camera. Now, a company executive has revealed new details about the phone’s display. OnePlus China President Li Jie took to Weibo to share an image of the OnePlus 15T’s display, highlighting its slim and uniform bezels. In the teaser, the upcoming phone’s display is compared to what appears to be Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro. The bezels on the phone clearly appear to be slimmer than those on the...

March 3, 2026 at 08:45AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/46GsIRV

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may feature a near 1-inch 200MP rear camera

With the Galaxy S26 Ultra and its siblings now official, attention is already shifting to the Galaxy S27 series. The latest leak, however, isn’t directly about the 2027 phones themselves. Instead, it points to a new camera sensor currently being developed by Samsung, which could eventually make its way into the Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Samsung is developing a new flagship 200MP ISOCELL sensor, reportedly dubbed HPA. The sensor is said to feature a large 1/1.12-inch format and could debut in smartphones in 2027. The tipster also claims that the...

March 3, 2026 at 06:45AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/N72nx0T

Here’s our best look at Nothing Phone (4a)

The vast show floors at Mobile World Congress (MWC) are full of surprises, and you never know who or what you may run into. Case in point, we came across the yet to be released Nothing Phone (4a) in all four of its official colors ahead of its upcoming March 5 announcement. Nothing had the Phone (4a) units behind protective glass, so we could only admire them from a distance and did not get to actually hold them. The new color options offer some welcome variety, with the traditional black and white models now joined by blue and pink options. These two new hues are quite saturated...

March 3, 2026 at 12:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9PYigVo

vivo X300 Ultra showcased at MWC

As expected, vivo showcased its top-tier camera flagship – the X300 Ultra at MWC. This was not an official announcement but a sneak peek at what’s to come, and the more important bit is that the X300 Ultra is confirmed to launch outside of China, which would make it the first vivo Ultra phone to do so. It remains to be seen which countries will get the device and there’s no word on pricing for now. Vivo did not reveal the X300 Ultra’s actual design and key specs, but we did get to see its all-new teleconverter and camera rig. The verbosely named vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen2...

March 2, 2026 at 11:14AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hdqYfRX

OnePlus 15T will feature an upgraded periscope telephoto camera

OnePlus is expected to unveil the successor to the OnePlus 13T in China later this month. Although the company has not announced an exact launch date, it has begun teasing the upcoming OnePlus 15T. Most recently, a company executive shared details about the phone’s rear camera system. In a post on Weibo, OnePlus China President Li Jie confirmed that the OnePlus 15T will come with an upgraded LUMA periscope lens at the back. The executive claims that the upgraded hardware enables better portrait and zoom shots. OnePlus 13T The handset will also offer a larger battery and improved...

March 2, 2026 at 09:40AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nWV95ec

Xiaomi 17 series and Pad 8 to debut in India next week

Following the global debut of the Xiaomi 17 series and the Pad 8 last week, the company has now announced their launch date in India. In a post on X, Xiaomi India confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 series, comprising the standard Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, will debut in India on March 11. The company will also unveil the Pad 8 tablet on the same day. The devices will be available for purchase in India via Amazon and the official Xiaomi online store. Notably, the Xiaomi 17 series and the Pad 8 tablet were unveiled in China in Q3 2025. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are...

March 2, 2026 at 08:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bCp6gD

The new Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer, features a quad-curved 6.78" 144Hz display

The recent Motorola Edge 70 is focused on a super-slim build, but that comes at the expense of battery capacity – the phone is only 6.0mm thick, but its battery is only 4,800mAh. For comparison, the Edge 60 was a 7.9mm phone with a 5,200mAh battery. Now Motorola is launching the Moto Edge 70 Fusion. It slims down compared to its predecessor too, but without sacrificing the battery – it has the same 5,200mAh capacity as the Edge 60 Fusion, while reducing the thickness from 8.0mm to 7.2mm. The weight remains essentially the same at 177g. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion The new Fusion is...

March 2, 2026 at 07:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CFXac52