Phone news
Official announcements, upcoming phones and concept designs - always with sources.
Market
Base iPhone 18 pushed to spring 2027, with Samsung among the reported causes
Reports say Apple delayed the standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027 while the Pro models and its first foldable launched this fall, with the switch to Samsung camera sensors cited as one reason.
2026-11-12 · Expected: 2027-03
Market
Report: Samsung to give over 70% of Galaxy S27 output to Ultra and Pro
Samsung reportedly plans to allocate more than 70% of Galaxy S27 series production to the S27 Ultra and the new S27 Pro, leaving about 30% for the base S27 and S27+.
2026-11-09
Market
Apple says iPhone Duo is supply constrained, no date for balance
Apple CEO John Ternus told Reuters the iPhone Duo is currently supply constrained and the company cannot predict when supply and demand will balance.
2026-11-02
Official
Redmi M100 Pro officially announced in China with Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Redmi has officially announced the M100 Pro in China with a curved OLED display and a MediaTek chipset, and it is already listed on Xiaomi's China store.
2026-11-01
Official
OnePlus lists Turbo 6Vs in China at 3,699 yuan
OnePlus has listed the Turbo 6Vs on its China store at 3,699 yuan, and the page currently shows it as sold out.
2026-11-01
Official
Honor officially lists the X8e with a 7,700mAh battery
Honor has listed the X8e on its official Azerbaijan website, pointing to an official launch there with a large battery and a 120Hz LCD.
2026-10-30
Official
Motorola officially confirms Signature 27 launches in November
Motorola has officially confirmed that the Signature 27 will launch in November 2026, with no exact date or price shared yet.
2026-10-29 · Expected: 2026-11
Official
HONOR lists X9e s officially with a durability-focused product page
HONOR has listed the X9e s on its global site under the X Series, highlighting drop, water and dust resistance.
2026-10-29
Official
OnePlus officially launches OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China with a 9000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, and both are on sale now.
2026-10-29
Official
Samsung Officially Announces W27 Luxury Foldable with China Telecom
Samsung has officially announced the W27, a luxury foldable built with China Telecom under the Heart to the World series, featuring satellite connectivity and a dual-tone design.
2026-10-29
Official
iQOO Neo 12 officially announced in China with 9,000mAh battery and 185Hz display
iQOO has officially announced the Neo 12 in China with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 2K display at up to 185Hz, and a 9,000mAh battery.
2026-10-28
Official
Huawei officially announces Pura 90 Plus with Kirin 9025 and quad-curved display
Huawei has officially announced the Pura 90 Plus in China, the first phone with the Kirin 9025 chip, featuring a curved metal frame and a quad-curved LTPO screen.
2026-10-28
Official
Huawei unveils Enjoy 100 Pro Max with 8,000-nit display and 8,800mAh battery
Huawei has officially announced the Enjoy 100 Pro Max in China, alongside the standard Enjoy 100 and the Enjoy 100 Pro.
2026-10-28
Official
vivo announces global launch of X500 series with three models
vivo has officially announced the global release of its X500 series, starting in Malaysia and select European markets with three models.
2026-10-28
Official
Infinix GT 50 Pro launches in India at ₹69,999
Infinix has announced the GT 50 Pro in India as a successor to the GT 30 Pro with a faster chip, bigger battery and upgraded cameras.
2026-10-27
Official
Vivo launches X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in Europe from €1,399
Vivo has officially brought the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max to Europe with ZEISS cameras and a new LOFIC sensor, starting at €1,399.
2026-10-27
Official
Samsung launches Galaxy A08 in India at Rs. 18,499
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A08 in India with a MediaTek Helio G99+ chip and a 6000mAh battery, and it is already listed at stores in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
2026-10-27
Official
Xiaomi launches Redmi K100 in China with a 10,000mAh battery
Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi K100 in China with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 165Hz AMOLED display and a 10,000mAh battery.
2026-10-27
Official
Motorola officially announces Moto G47 Power with a 7,000mAh battery
Motorola has officially introduced the Moto G47 Power as a new variant of the Moto G47, with a large battery and a 120Hz screen, and a UK price listed without orders open yet.
2026-10-27
Problem
iPhone Duo owners report inner display failures as Apple offers swaps for 'a small number'
Weeks after its October 23 launch, the iPhone Duo is drawing complaints over inner display failures linked to the hinge, and Apple says only a small number of units are affected and is offering replacements.
2026-10-27
Official
Apple officially announces new iPad mini with OLED display
Apple has officially announced a new iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and the A20 Pro chip, with pre-orders opening October 28 and availability from November 6.
2026-10-26
Official
POCO officially announces the POCO X8s with a 6.35-inch display and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
POCO has officially announced the compact POCO X8s with a 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip and a 6,330mAh battery.
2026-10-26
Official
Vivo launches Y600 in China with a 10,000mAh battery
Vivo has officially announced the Y600 in China with a 10,000mAh battery and a 120Hz AMOLED display.
2026-10-26
Official
Huawei officially announces Enjoy 100 series, launch set for October 28
Huawei has officially confirmed the Enjoy 100 series will be unveiled on October 28, 2026, with preorders already open.
2026-10-25 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
Huawei Officially Announces Enjoy 100 Series, Launch Set for October 28
Huawei has officially announced the Enjoy 100 series, with a launch event scheduled for October 28, 2026, at its new product conference in China.
2026-10-25 · Expected: 2026-10
Problem
iPhone Duo owners report inner display failures hours after purchase
Several iPhone Duo owners say the foldable inner screen failed within hours of buying the phone, with no official word from Apple on how widespread the issue is.
2026-10-24
Official
Huawei officially sets Enjoy 100 series launch for October 28
Huawei has officially announced that its Enjoy 100 series will launch on October 28, 2026 in China with three models, and pre-orders are now open.
2026-10-23 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Pura 90 Plus in China
Huawei has started pre-orders for the Pura 90 Plus in China and released its first official teaser.
2026-10-23 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
iPhone Duo foldable reaches first customers in Australia and New Zealand
Apple said the first iPhone Duo orders arrived with customers in Australia and New Zealand on Friday, October 23, 2026, with prices starting at $1,999.
2026-10-22
Problem
Some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners report worse battery life after One UI 9
Some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners say their phones drain faster after the One UI 9 update, with no official statement from Samsung so far.
2026-10-22
Official
HONOR launches WIN 2 gaming phone in China
HONOR officially announced the WIN 2 gaming phone in China alongside the WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2, with the first official sale set for October 30, 2026.
2026-10-22
Official
Vivo Y600 Pro debuts in China with a 10,200mAh battery
Vivo has officially announced the Y600 Pro in China with a 10,200mAh battery and 90W wired charging, going on sale May 5.
2026-10-22
Market
Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in Europe are up almost 50%
Samsung reports that Galaxy Z Fold 8 series sales in Europe rose almost 50% year-on-year against the Z Fold 7.
2026-10-22
Official
Honor launches WIN Tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 240Hz OLED screen
Honor has officially launched the WIN Tablet in China, its first esports-focused tablet, featuring a 240Hz OLED display.
2026-10-21
Official
Oppo launches Find X10 globally with prices from £1,099
Oppo has officially announced the Find X10 worldwide with a European release, featuring the Dimensity 9600M chip, an LTPO AMOLED display and a 7,150 mAh silicon-carbon battery.
2026-10-21
Official
Oppo launches Find X10 Pro Max in Europe at €1,799
Oppo has officially launched the Find X10 Pro Max in Europe with three 200 MP rear cameras.
2026-10-21
Official
Honor officially unveils Win 2 gaming phone with dual cooling and a 10,100mAh battery
Honor officially announced the Win 2 gaming phone on October 21, 2026, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, dual active cooling and a 10,100mAh battery.
2026-10-21
Official
Samsung launches Galaxy F70 5G in India starting at ₹19,999
Samsung has announced the Galaxy F70 5G in India with a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen and a 50MP main camera with OIS, with sales starting October 20.
2026-10-20
Official
Honor confirms Win 2 series launch in China on October 21
Honor has officially confirmed that the Win 2 series will launch in China on October 21, 2026, at its WIN Gaming Universe Carnival, with three phones and a new WIN tablet.
2026-10-19 · Expected: 2026-10
Market
iPhone Duo pre-orders slip to January 2027
Pre-orders for Apple's first foldable iPhone opened on October 16, 2026, but shipping estimates slipped to January 25, 2027 in some markets within half an hour.
2026-10-19
Official
Verizon officially confirms $10 monthly fee for iPhone Handoff
Verizon has officially announced that Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature will cost $10 per month, double T-Mobile's $5 monthly fee.
2026-10-17
Official
iPhone Air 2: rumors point to an early 2027 launch with a bigger battery
Rumors suggest the iPhone Air 2 may launch in early 2027 alongside the iPhone 18 series, with a 3,500 mAh battery and an A20 Pro chip.
2026-10-16
Market
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Sell Out, Shipping Delayed to January
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening, with shipping estimates pushed to January due to supply constraints.
2026-10-16
Official
TECNO officially launches SPARK 50C in Bangladesh
TECNO has officially announced the SPARK 50C in Bangladesh, available through authorized outlets and retail partners, featuring a 6.78-inch 120Hz display and IP68/IP69 resistance.
2026-10-16
Official
Tecno announces Spark 50s 5G in India
Tecno has officially announced the Spark 50s 5G in India with a Dimensity 6400 chip and a 6,500mAh battery, with sales starting October 20.
2026-10-16
Official
TECNO Launches SPARK 50s 5G in India
TECNO has officially announced the SPARK 50s 5G in India, starting at Rs. 19,999, with exclusive offline sales from October 20, 2026.
2026-10-16
Official
Apple Officially Announces iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with pre-orders opening October 16 and launch on October 23.
2026-10-15
Official
Samsung announces Galaxy F70 5G in India for October 18
Samsung's official India page lists the Galaxy F70 5G with a 'Notify me' button, meaning it is not yet on sale, while the launch date is set for October 18, 2026.
2026-10-15 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
vivo Confirms X500 Series Launch for 21 September 2026
vivo has officially announced that the X500 series will launch on 21 September 2026 in China, with global availability later and no official pricing yet.
2026-10-14 · Expected: 2026-09
Official
OnePlus 16 officially announced in China with 9,000 mAh battery
OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus 16 in China with a huge 9,000 mAh battery and a 185Hz display, with open sales starting October 31.
2026-10-13
Official
Redmi launches refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro in China with new colors and memory
Redmi has announced a refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro in China, bringing only new color options and memory configurations while keeping the core specs unchanged.
2026-10-13
Official
OPPO Confirms Find X10 Series India Launch on October 22
OPPO has officially announced that the Find X10 series will launch in India on October 22, with teasers showing a triple 200MP camera system and an external Hasselblad teleconverter lens.
2026-10-13 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
vivo Y05e appears officially on vivo's site with a 5150mAh battery
vivo lists the Y05e on its official product page with a 5150mAh battery, IP64 rating and a 6.74-inch display.
2026-10-12
Market
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max production orders
Reports say Apple asked suppliers to reduce component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by at least 15% due to weaker-than-expected demand after price hikes.
2026-10-12
Official
Apple Prepares Stores for iPhone Duo with Extensive Displays and Demo Units
Apple is gearing up for the iPhone Duo launch on October 23 with new displays and demo units, but supply will be limited.
2026-10-11 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
Vivo officially announces Y600s Pro with a 10,200mAh battery
Vivo has added the Y600s Pro to its Y600 family, featuring a massive 10,200mAh battery and a 6.83-inch AMOLED display.
2026-10-08
Official
Oppo K14 Plus 5G Goes on Sale in India Starting at Rs 29,999
Oppo has officially put the K14 Plus 5G on sale in India, with prices starting at Rs 29,999 and an instant bank discount available.
2026-10-08
Official
HONOR Lists Play20C Under X Series on Global Site
The HONOR Play20C has appeared as a new product in the HONOR X Series on HONOR's global website.
2026-10-07
Official
Vivo officially announces Y32 with 8,000mAh battery
Vivo has officially introduced the Y32, featuring a massive 8,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display, with pricing still unknown.
2026-10-07
Official
vivo V80 officially announced in India with 7200mAh battery
vivo has officially launched the V80 in India with a 144Hz flat AMOLED display, a 7200mAh battery, and a 50MP rear camera, with general sales starting October 13.
2026-10-06
Official
vivo Officially Announces S2 FE with a 10,000 mAh Battery
vivo India has officially announced the vivo S2 FE in its S-Series, featuring a massive 10,000 mAh battery and an AMOLED display, with sales starting October 20, 2026.
2026-10-06
Problem
Apple confirms cellular loss on iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T
Apple confirms a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the US lost cellular service, and is replacing affected devices for free.
2026-10-05
Official
Oppo Announces F35 Series in India with 8,000mAh Battery
Oppo has officially announced the F35 5G and F35 Pro 5G in India, featuring an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED displays, and a 50MP front camera.
2026-10-05
Official
Realme P4s Lite Goes Official on Realme India Website
Realme has quietly listed the P4s Lite on its India website with a 7,000mAh battery and 120Hz display, set to go on sale by Oct. 8.
2026-10-05
Official
Vivo Y600k Turbo Officially Listed in China at 2,799 Yuan
Vivo has officially listed the Y600k Turbo in China in a single 12GB+256GB variant priced at 2,799 yuan.
2026-10-05
Official
Honor announces X5ds in South Africa at R2,499
Honor has officially launched the X5ds in South Africa, a budget phone with a secondary rear display and a 6,000mAh battery.
2026-10-04
Official
Vivo lists S60t in China with 7,200mAh battery
Vivo has listed the S60t on its Chinese website with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip and a 144Hz AMOLED display.
2026-10-04
Official
Huawei launches Ruiying Z10 detachable camera for Mate 90 phones
Huawei has officially announced the Ruiying Z10, an external camera module with a 1-inch sensor and 10x continuous optical zoom for the Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design.
2026-10-04
Official
POCO Officially Announces the POCO C95 Pro
POCO has officially unveiled the POCO C95 Pro with a 6.9-inch display and a 7500mAh battery, now on sale in Europe and parts of Southeast Asia.
2026-10-02
Official
Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy F08 and Galaxy M08
Samsung has announced the Galaxy F08 and Galaxy M08 entry-level phones, which are versions of the Galaxy A08 for two different retail channels in India.
2026-10-01
Official
Huawei Officially Launches Mate 90 Series in China
Huawei has officially announced the Mate 90 series in Shenzhen, China, with four models and prices starting at 5,999 yuan.
2026-10-01
Official
Huawei Officially Announces Mate 90 in China
Huawei announced the Mate 90 in China starting at CNY 5,999, featuring the Kirin 9030 chip and HarmonyOS 7.
2026-10-01
Official
Huawei launches Mate 90 Pro in China with Kirin 9035 chip
Huawei officially announced the Mate 90 Pro in China as the first phone powered by the new Kirin 9035 chip, alongside the Mate 90 Pro Max.
2026-10-01
Official
Xiaomi officially announces REDMI 17C 5G in India
Xiaomi has officially launched the REDMI 17C 5G in India with full specifications and prices starting at ₹20,999.
2026-10-01
Official
Vivo officially launches X Fold6 foldable in Europe
Vivo has officially announced the X Fold6 book-style foldable in Europe, following its China launch in June.
2026-10-01
Official
Huawei officially announces Mate 90 Pro Max in China
Huawei has officially announced the Mate 90 Pro Max in China with a camera-focused design and strong specifications.
2026-10-01
Official
Huawei Announces MatePad Air Z in Standard and Enjoy Edition Versions
Huawei has added the MatePad Air Z to its MatePad Air family in two versions, featuring a 12-inch 144Hz display, Kirin chipset, and HarmonyOS 7.
2026-09-30
Official
Huawei officially announces MatePad Air Z in China
Huawei has officially announced the MatePad Air Z tablet in China in two versions with a 12-inch display and up to 144Hz refresh rate.
2026-09-30
Upcoming
📸 Image from the sourceHonor 700 Pro Leaks: Built-in Rear Screen, 7-inch X Phone, and Wide Foldable
Reportedly, Honor is preparing the Honor 700 Pro series with a built-in rear screen, a mid-range X phone with a 7-inch display, and two wide-format devices.
2026-09-30
Official
Oppo announces K15s and K15x in China
Oppo has officially unveiled the K15s and K15x in China, joining the existing K15 series.
2026-09-30
Official
vivo announces Y600i in China
vivo has officially introduced the Y600i in China with a large battery and high refresh rate screen.
2026-09-30
Official
Honor launches Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max and Magic9 Super Edition in China
Honor officially announced three Magic9 series phones in Beijing, all already on sale in China.
2026-09-29
Official
OPPO Officially Announces A7 Pro Max 5G with 10,000mAh Battery
OPPO has officially launched the A7 Pro Max 5G, the world's first phone with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, featuring a 10,000mAh battery and a 6.78-inch flexible AMOLED display.
2026-09-29
Official
OnePlus 16 Officially Launching in China on October 12, 2026
OnePlus officially announced on Weibo that the OnePlus 16 will launch in China on October 12, 2026.
2026-09-29 · Expected: 2026-10
Official
OPPO launches K14 Plus 5G in India with 8,000mAh battery
OPPO has officially announced the K14 Plus 5G in India, featuring a large battery and a high-refresh AMOLED display, starting at Rs 29,999.
2026-09-29
Official
iQOO 16 officially announced in China
iQOO officially launched the iQOO 16 in China on September 29, 2026, as the successor to the iQOO 15.
2026-09-29
Official
OPPO Officially Launches K14 Plus 5G in India
OPPO has officially announced the K14 Plus 5G in India with an 8000mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED display.
2026-09-29
Official
HONOR officially launches Magic9 series in China
HONOR has officially announced its Magic9 series in China, featuring three models with ARRI co-branded cameras on two variants and large batteries.
2026-09-28
Official
Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max officially announced
Xiaomi has officially announced the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China with a privacy screen, large batteries, and 200MP cameras.
2026-09-28
Official
OPPO Confirms Global Launch of Find X10 Pro Max with Dimensity 9600 Pro
OPPO officially announced that the Find X10 Pro Max will launch in international markets, among the first phones with MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro chip.
2026-09-28
Official
Honor launches Magic9 Pro Max in China with ARRI imaging partnership
Honor officially announced the Magic9 Pro Max in China, featuring 200MP cameras, ARRI CINEMA mode and a large battery.
2026-09-28
Official
Apple officially unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, at its September 9, 2026 event.
2026-09-28
Official
Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 in stores worldwide
Apple has released iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its stores around the world on Friday, September 18, 2026.
2026-09-28