Oppo has officially confirmed that it will unveil the Find X7 series of smartphones at 2:30 pm (local time) on Jan. 8, 2024, in China. In addition, the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra smartphones are now listed on Oppo China’s online store for reservations. The official listings have confirmed the configurations and color options of both smartphones well ahead of the official announcement.
Oppo Find X7 series launch date
Oppo Find X7
Reports have revealed that the Find X7 will come equipped with the Dimensity 9300 chipset. The official listing reveals that it will come in four configurations, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage.
The Find X7 will be available in four shades, such as Starry Sky Black, Sea and Sky, Desert Moon Silver, and Smokey Purple.
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
The Find X7 Ultra is expected to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will be available in three variants, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage.
Find X7 Ultra: Pine Shadow InkFind X7 Ultra: Sea and SkyFind X7 Ultra: Desert Moon Silver.
When it comes to color options, the Find X7 Ultra will come in choices such as Pine Shadow Ink, Sea and Sky, and Desert Moon Silver.
The Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra have a similar design, with the front featuring a punch-hole display with curved edges and a dual-tone back panel with a massive camera module. The Find X7 has a triple-camera unit, whereas the Find X7 Ultra has a quad-camera system. The Ultra variant will be the world’s first smartphone to feature dual periscope telephoto cameras. In addition, it will also be the first-ever phone to feature the one-inch Sony LYT-900 50-megapixel camera sensor as the primary snapper.
It is said that there will be a third device called the Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Communication Version, which will come with support for two-way satellite communication. The rest of its specs will be identical to the Find X7 Ultra.
Samsung‘s next Fan Edition phone is slowly coming into focus. The Galaxy S26 FE with model number SM-S741 has passed WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) certification, which also gives us our first look at the device.
In terms of design, the phone looks a lot like the standard Galaxy S26 that launched earlier this year. It follows Samsung’s 2026 design language, featuring a flat body frame and a protruding rear camera module.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about this device. The Galaxy S26 FE had previously appeared on Geekbench, where it posted a single-core score of 2,426 and a multi-core score of 8,004 in version 6.2.2, running on an Exynos 2500 chip with 8GB of RAM.
We covered that Geekbench listing back in April, and the WPC certification now adds more weight to those earlier findings. We also got a first look at the phone’s renders a couple of weeks ago, which showed a design closely mirroring the standard S26.
Galaxy S26 FE could be more expensive than its predecessor
On the cost side, Samsung is reportedly making some strategic decisions. As memory prices are sky-high, Samsung is reportedly planning to use CSOT panels for the Galaxy S26 FE to keep costs in check and maintain competitive pricing for the series.
Galaxy S26 FE in transparent case
For context, the previous-generation Galaxy S25 FE launched in September 2025, powered by the Exynos 2400 chip, with 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. You can read our full Galaxy S25 FE coverage here. The S26 FE steps up to the newer Exynos 2500, the same chip Samsung used in the Galaxy Z Flip7.
Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed any further details yet, but with certifications and benchmark listings already out in the open, a launch later this year seems very likely. Current rumors point to an October 2026 release window. We’ll keep you updated as more details surface.
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Meta is facing fresh privacy questions after a report revealed that its smart glasses companion app contains dormant facial recognition technology.
The feature, reportedly called “NameTag,” isn’t active right now. But according to the investigation, code related to facial recognition has been included in multiple updates to Meta’s AI app since January 2026. That’s notable because the app isn’t some niche download. It’s required for several of Meta’s smart glasses products, including the Ray-Ban Meta lineup, and has reportedly been installed more than 50 million times.
Researchers who examined the code say it could use the glasses’ camera to detect faces, create biometric identifiers, and compare them against a database stored locally on a user’s phone. If there’s a match, the wearer could receive a notification identifying that person.
Even though the feature remains switched off, the idea is enough to make privacy advocates uneasy. Facial recognition has been one of the most controversial technologies in consumer tech for years, and Meta has a complicated history with it.
Back in 2021, Meta announced that it was shutting down Facebook’s facial recognition system and deleting more than a billion stored faceprints after years of criticism, regulatory scrutiny, and legal battles. Those included a $650 million settlement in Illinois and a later $1.4 billion settlement in Texas over biometric privacy claims.
The newly discovered code suggests Meta may still be exploring similar technology, at least internally. Researchers reportedly found references to three AI models used for face detection and processing, along with traces of a user-facing feature that would help people remember individuals they’ve met. One test even generated a sample recognition notification using a face template based on philosopher Michel Foucault.
Meta, however, says people shouldn’t read too much into the discovery just yet.
Company spokesperson Ryan Daniels stated that the code reflects internal experimentation rather than a planned product launch. According to Meta, no final decision has been made, and the company isn’t building a centralized facial recognition database. The company has also said it would move carefully and be transparent if it ever decided to bring such a feature to consumers.
Still, the report is likely to reignite a debate that never really went away. Supporters of wearable AI often point to the convenience these systems can offer, while critics worry about how easily they could blur the line between useful assistance and constant surveillance.
Nubia just released a new pair of wired earbuds under its Red Magic gaming brand in China. They are called the Gaming Headset, and they are currently selling on JD.com for 89 yuan ($13).
Red Magic Gaming Headset Specifications
The most practical aspect of this release is that Nubia is offering two separate versions: one with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and another with a USB-C connector. This is a logical split, giving users an option whether they are plugging into an older laptop or a modern smartphone that lacks a dedicated headphone port.
Inside the casing, the earbuds use 14.2mm dynamic drivers. According to the spec sheet, the earphones (model number WH4008) have a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz and a rated power output of 5mW. Because these are branded specifically for gaming, Nubia says that the audio profile is tuned to help players hear specific in-game audio cues. The composite diaphragm is set up to make things like footsteps and gunfire stand out, which is a standard approach for gaming audio gear meant to help with spatial awareness during multiplayer matches.
As for the physical design, Nubia went with a semi-in-ear shape rather than using silicone tips that seal off the ear canal. This style usually works well for people who find standard in-ear monitors uncomfortable during long gaming or listening sessions. The earpieces have a space gray metallic finish with basic laser-engraved RedMagic branding. The cable itself is made from a flexible material that is meant to resist tangling when stored in a pocket or backpack.
Attached to the cable is a standard three-button inline remote. It includes a built-in microphone for voice chats and phone calls. The buttons cover the usual everyday functions: you can adjust the volume, play or pause music, skip tracks, answer or reject calls, and trigger your device’s voice assistant without having to touch your screen.
In related news, Baseus has unveiled the Bowie MC2 clip-on earbuds featuring 11mm dynamic drivers, LDAC support, IP67 dust and water resistance, and up to 55 hours of battery life, while Xiaomi has launched the Buds 6 globally with aptX Lossless audio, active noise cancellation, and up to 35 hours of total playback.
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Samsung‘s Galaxy A27 has popped up in another leak, and while it’s not revealing anything major, it does add a new color to the mix. Up until now, the phone had been shown in Black, Blue, and Light Pink. A fresh set of images shared by tipster Mohammed Khatr suggests Samsung is also working on an Awesome Mint version. It’s a pale green shade.
The leak doesn’t really change what we think we know about the phone itself. The Galaxy A27 still appears to follow Samsung’s recent design approach, with flat sides, a punch-hole display, and a triple-camera setup on the back. If you’ve seen a recent Galaxy A-series phone, this will probably look pretty familiar.
As for the specs, they seem pretty much in line with what you’d expect from Samsung in this price range. The device is rumored to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, possibly with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a 50MP main camera that includes optical image stabilization. There’s also talk of a 5,000mAh battery and 25W charging support.
Inside, the Galaxy A27 is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. Paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it should have no trouble handling everyday stuff. Nobody is buying a Galaxy phone like this for performance anyway. What matters more is that it feels smooth day to day, and on paper at least, it looks capable enough.
The A27 is expected to launch with Android 16 and One UI 8.5, and Samsung will continue offering several years of updates, which is becoming a bigger selling point for entry-level and mid-range Galaxy devices.
The Galaxy A27 doesn’t seem like it’s trying to reinvent anything. It’s shaping up to be another solid A-series phone with decent cameras and a few eye-catching color options.
Apple‘s next big MacBook refresh may be arriving sooner than many expected, and the latest supply-chain chatter suggests it could be much more than a routine spec bump.
According to research firm Omdia, Samsung Display is preparing to start shipments of new hybrid OLED panels for a rumored MacBook Ultra in July 2026. On paper, the display sizes don’t sound dramatically different: 14.3 inches and 16.3 inches versus today’s 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch MacBook Pro models. However, the slight increase points to thinner bezels and a more modern overall design.
The display technology itself is arguably the bigger story. Omdia says Apple is expected to use oxide TFT and RGB tandem OLED panels, which should offer better efficiency than conventional OLED implementations.
If the current timeline holds, the MacBook Ultra could make its debut sometime in the third quarter of 2026. September feels like the obvious window.
Under the hood, the machine is expected to run on Apple’s upcoming M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Those upgrades are expected. The more intriguing part is the redesign that’s reportedly coming with them.
Apple hasn’t made major changes to the MacBook Pro’s overall look since the M1 Pro and M1 Max generation arrived in 2021. By then, the design was a deliberate move back toward practicality. Now it appears the company may be ready to push things forward again with a thinner and lighter chassis while trying to preserve the performance and thermal headroom professional users expect.
Then there’s the touchscreen rumor.
For years, Apple executives have publicly argued that touchscreens don’t belong on Macs. That’s why reports suggesting touch support is finally on the way continue to attract so much attention. If it happens, it would represent one of the biggest shifts in the Mac’s history, not just another hardware upgrade.
There’s also talk of Apple replacing the current notch with a Dynamic Island-style cutout. Whether users actually prefer that approach remains to be seen, but it would create a more consistent experience across Apple’s product lineup and open the door to additional controls, alerts, and background activities directly within the display area.
Taken together, the rumors paint a picture of a laptop that sits above the current MacBook Pro range rather than simply replacing it. OLED technology, a thinner design, new silicon, and touchscreen functionality would all help justify a more premium position.
If you’re thinking of buying the Xiaomi Pad 8 in India, you’ll have to spend a bit more going forward. Launched in March 2026, the tablet has received a price hike of Rs. 2,000 across all variants.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Revised Price in India
The entry-level 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant now costs Rs. 35,999, up from its launch price of Rs. 33,999. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model has increased from Rs. 36,999 to Rs. 38,999. Buyers opting for this variant bundled with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro will now have to pay Rs. 43,999, compared to the earlier price of Rs. 41,999.
The premium Nano Texture Display variant, which offers anti-glare and anti-reflective properties, with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, is now priced at Rs. 40,999, up from Rs. 38,999. The same model bundled with the Focus Pen Pro now costs Rs. 45,999.
What’s Driving the Hike?
No prize for guessing, it’s the continued surge in memory and storage chip prices. DRAM production capacity is increasingly being redirected toward data centers to meet the demands of the AI industry, creating a supply-demand imbalance for chips used in consumer electronics.
Xiaomi has not issued an official statement on the matter. Other brands, including OnePlus, Poco, and Lava, have also raised prices on several mid-range devices in recent months.
Quick Specs Recap
The Xiaomi Pad 8 features an 11.2-inch 3.2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5T RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
A 9,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging keeps the device running, while a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos handles audio duties.
The tablet runs HyperOS 3 and supports the Focus Pen Pro stylus, which offers over 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity.
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LG has rolled out a new budget-friendly monitor in China, offering a practical option for anyone looking to upgrade a basic desk setup without spending much. The newly launched LG 24U411B is priced at 649 yuan (roughly $96), and despite the entry-level price tag, it manages to check several important boxes for both casual gamers and remote workers.
LG 24U411B Specifications
The monitor uses an IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. At 23.8 inches, 1080p provides a standard pixel density that keeps text readable without requiring operating system scaling. While the resolution is typical for this size, the 144Hz refresh rate is the primary hardware feature. Compared to standard 60Hz or 75Hz office monitors, a 144Hz panel simply provides smoother cursor movements, window dragging, and web page scrolling.
For gaming, LG included a 1ms Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) setting to reduce ghosting in fast-moving images. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium, which matches the monitor’s refresh rate to the graphics card to prevent screen tearing and reduce input lag during gameplay.
On the color front, LG says the panel covers 99% of the sRGB color space. This is adequate for general web browsing, watching videos, and basic photo editing. The monitor also accepts an HDR10 signal. Given the price point, the hardware lacks the local dimming and high brightness levels required for actual HDR performance, but the wide sRGB coverage ensures standard colors are displayed accurately.
The physical design is minimal. The 24U411B has thin bezels on the top and sides, which is useful if you plan to place two of these monitors side by side. It uses a basic, slim stand that does not take up much room on a desk. For software, it works with the LG Switch app, allowing users to adjust settings and split their screen layout using their mouse rather than the physical monitor buttons. It also includes standard Flicker Safe and Reader Mode settings to reduce blue light and screen flicker.
Connectivity is limited strictly to the basics. The back of the monitor has one HDMI 2.2 port, a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio passthrough, and a DC power input. There is no DisplayPort, USB-C video input, or built-in USB hub for peripherals.
Skyworth has introduced a new gaming monitor in China, the G27Q Pro. It features a 27-inch 1440p display and a high refresh rate, and it will be available for an introductory price of 1,099 yuan (roughly $162) when pre-sales begin on June 8.
Skyworth G27Q Pro Specifications
The monitor uses a 2K (2560×1440) Fast IPS panel with a native refresh rate of 260Hz, which can be overclocked to 275Hz. It has a standard 1ms gray-to-gray response time and 178-degree viewing angles. To manage screen tearing, it supports Adaptive-Sync and is compatible with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync.
Skyworth also included its Motion Clarity Engine Pro, a backlight control feature intended to reduce motion blur, alongside a 10-level adjustable overdrive setting so users can manually tweak the response time to match their frame rates.
For color, the G27Q Pro covers 97% of the DCI-P3 gamut, 100% of sRGB, and 94% of Adobe RGB. Skyworth says that each monitor is factory-calibrated to a Delta E of less than 1, which should result in accurate out-of-the-box colors.
The monitor includes several specific color profiles, such as Rec.709 and BT.2020, making it usable for basic photo and video editing alongside gaming. It has a peak brightness of 570 nits, a 1400:1 static contrast ratio, and an HDR400 certification.
There are several built-in software features for gaming, including genre-specific presets for FPS, RPG, and MOBA titles, as well as crosshairs, shadow boosting, and sniper zoom modes. It also has a setting that simulates a smaller 24.5-inch screen for players who prefer a tighter field of view.
For daily use, it includes an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature, hardware-level low blue light reduction, an anti-glare matte coating, and DC dimming to prevent screen flicker.
Port selection includes two DisplayPort 1.4 connections, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. To hit the maximum 1440p at 275Hz, you will need to use the DisplayPort connections, as the HDMI 2.0 bandwidth will cap out lower.
The included stand is fully adjustable, allowing for 130mm of height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and a 90-degree pivot for portrait orientation. The monitor weighs 4.9kg with the stand and supports 75x75mm VESA mounting.
Last year, OnePlus claimed that combining a 2K display with a 165Hz refresh rate was simply not possible. OnePlus China President Li Jie explained that no display manufacturer had yet managed to produce a 2K OLED screen capable of sustaining 165Hz, and that 1.5K was the only feasible option.
The OnePlus 15 launched with that compromise. It has a 1.5K panel at 165Hz, and the company called it the industry’s best available solution at the time.
But iQOO might change that narrative entirely.
iQOO Neo 12 could be world’s first to debut 2K 165Hz screen
Reliable Chinese tech leaker Digital Chat Station now claims that the upcoming Neo 12 is confirmed to feature a 2K display running at 165Hz. Even more, the device could pair 2K resolution with an 185Hz refresh rate.
To understand why this is such a big deal, a little context helps. Right now, the best mass-produced 2K screens on the market max out at 144Hz. Anything higher comes at the cost of resolution, which is exactly the trade-off OnePlus made.
OnePlus stated that “due to limitations in luminescent materials and circuit technology, the industry is currently unable to achieve the 165Hz + 2K specifications simultaneously.”
However, iQOO seems to have the engineering to back it up now.
According to the leak, the Neo 12’s R&D team is not just targeting 165Hz. They’re reportedly experimenting with an even more extreme 185Hz tuning mode. Not that it would be the first 185Hz phone. Asus’ 2024 ROG Phone 9 Pro has an 185Hz refresh rate, but it only has a 1080p resolution.
iQOO Neo 11
iQOO pairing 185Hz and 2K will be the screen benchmark, at least for gaming phones, of 2026. In fast-paced titles like tactical shooters, a higher refresh rate means smoother aiming, cleaner enemy tracking, and a tear-free screen even during rapid movement.
On the hardware side, the Neo 12 is expected to come powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. An official launch is expected in the second half of 2025.
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The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a flagship-grade mobile processor with a high-end CPU configuration and a powerful Adreno GPU with ray tracing support and excellent gaming capabilities. What makes it more appealing is that phones with the 8s Gen 4 chip are available at a much more affordable price. However, there’s strong competition from MediaTek in the same segment.
The Dimensity 8500 Ultra, announced in early 2026, is one of the closest rivals to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The chipset features an all-big-core CPU design with higher peak speed, competing GPU performance, and faster download speeds.
Let’s find out how these two processors stack up against each other and which one delivers better performance and value for the money.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Dimensity 8500 Ultra
Announced
April 2025
Jan 2026
Process node
4nm (TSMC)
4nm (TSMC)
CPU cores
8-core
8-core
CPU cores
1 x 3.2GHz — Cortex-X4 3 x 3.0GHz — Cortex-A720 2 x 2.8GHz — Cortex-A720 2 x 2.02GHz — Cortex-A720
1 x 3.4 GHz — Cortex-A725 3 x 3.2 GHz — Cortex-A725 4 x 2.2 GHz — Cortex-A725
GPU
Adreno 825 ray tracing support Snapdragon Elite Gaming features
Mali-G720 MP8 ray tracing support MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology
NPU
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
MediaTek NPU 880
Memory
LPDDR5X up to 4.8GHz speed
LPDDR5X up to 4.8GHz speed
Storage
UFS 4.0
UFS 4 + MCQ
Camera
Qualcomm Spectra ISP (Triple AI-ISPs, 18-bit) up to 320MP single camera up to 108MP single camera with zero shutter lag up to 36MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag real-time semantic segmentation (up to 250 layers) 4K/60fps video recording
MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP up to 320MP single camera up to 32MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag 4K/60fps video recording
Connectivity
Snapdragon X75 5G modem up to 4.2Gbps download speed Wi-Fi 7 (peak speed: 5.8Gbps) Bluetooth 6.0
MediaTek 5G modem up to 5.17Gbps download speed Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.4
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Benchmark score
Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the POCO F7 (powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4) and the POCO X8 Pro (powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra).
Geekbench performance
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 delivers 27% higher single-core performance despite a lower peak clock speed. That’s because the prime Cortex-X4 core in the 8s Gen 4 is more powerful than the Cortex-A725 in the Dimensity 8500 Ultra.
The difference in multi-core scores isn’t big, though. The Snapdragon chip still has the upper hand, but the score is only 3% higher than the Dimensity 8500 Ultra’s.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Dimensity 8500 Ultra
Single core
2,047
1,603
Multi core
6,620
6,411
AnTuTu performance
On the AnTuTu v11 benchmark, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 pulls off 2.32 million AnTuTu points, while the Dimensity 8500 Ultra remains behind with 2.11 million points. This number suggests better overall performance for the Snapdragon chip, but the picture becomes clear when you look at the individual scores for each test.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 leads the CPU performance with a 13% higher score, while the GPU difference is even bigger. The Snapdragon chip also performs better in the GPU test with a whopping 23% higher score.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu score
2,326,902
2,110,684
CPU
682,606
601,843
GPU
811,300
655,088
Memory
374,937
370,749
UX
458,059
483,004
3DMark performance
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
This test specifically measures the gaming performance of a device under heavy workload, where the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 maintains an edge over the Dimensity 8500 Ultra. The high score is up 7%, and the low score is up 15%. The Snapdragon chip also has better gaming stability.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Dimensity 8500 Ultra
High score
4,470
4162
Low score
3,542
3056
Stability
79.24%
73.43%
All benchmark tests we looked at so far tell the same thing: the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 offers superior performance and gaming stability compared to the Dimensity 8500 Ultra. But that should not be the only factor to consider when deciding on a chip upgrade.
You should also look at the other important aspects, such as the camera and connectivity, detailed below.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Key differences that matter
Performance
CPU
While both chips have octa-core CPUs with the same ARMv9.2-A instruction set, their core structures vary. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has a ‘1+3+2+2’ layout, featuring one Cortex-X4 core. The remaining seven are Cortex-A720 cores with varying clock speeds.
In contrast, the Dimensity 8500 Ultra uses a ‘1+3+4’ layout. All of them are Cortex-A725 cores, but their peak speeds vary to ensure a good balance between performance and efficiency.
The Dimensity chip benefits from a higher peak clock speed (3.4GHz vs 3.21GHz), but the inclusion of a more powerful Cortex-X4 prime core in the Snapdragon chip makes an even greater impact.
GPU
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has the Adreno 825 GPU, which offers better performance and stability than the Dimensity 8500 Ultra’s Mali-G720 GPU.
In addition to the advanced Adreno GPU, the Snapdragon chip utilizes Qualcomm’s sliced GPU architecture and Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 to deliver smooth, high-performance gaming sessions while significantly enhancing power efficiency.
The Dimensity 8500 Ultra features MediaTek HyperEngine technology, promising smooth gaming at 120 FPS and smart power efficiency.
While both chips deliver solid gaming performance, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has an edge in gaming stability and smoother performance during longer gaming sessions.
NPU
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has a hexagon NPU with 2x larger shared memory and 44% faster AI performance than its predecessor. It supports a variety of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Large Vision Models (LVMs), offering greater privacy with on-device processing.
The Dimensity chip also has a powerful MediaTek NPU 880 AI system with diffusion transformer support and NeuroPilot compression technology. It can also run various LLMs and LVMs on-device.
Camera
While the camera output on a device mostly depends on OEM’s implementation, like the sensors being used and software tuning before the final output, the chipset’s ISP capabilities also play a crucial role. The ISP is the hardware that converts raw light data from the sensor into a digital image in real time and determines if a phone can shoot in 4K, 8K, or slow motion.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 features an 18-bit Triple AI ISP with support for real-time semantic segmentation (up to 250 layers), real-time skin and sky tone correction, and low-light capture. The chip supports up to 4K video recording at 60FPS and various HDR formats (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision).
The Dimensity 8500 Ultra is equipped with an Imagiq 1080 ISP with AI-powered Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) photos, 4K HDR video recording, and semantic segmentation.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has an integrated X75 5G modem with a peak download speed of 4.2Gbps. The Dimensity 8500 Ultra extends this to 5.17Gbps. Still, the 8s Gen 4 is the superior choice, as it supports advanced features like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, whereas the Dimensity 8500 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Which is a better choice?
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is the clear winner here. It outperforms the Dimensity 8500 Ultra across every benchmark we tested. The chip did particularly well in the single-core test on Geekbench. Furthermore, 3DMark stress testing highlights that the Snapdragon’s Adreno 825 GPU delivers better stability and sustained frame rates during extended gaming sessions.
While both chipsets offer robust on-device AI and advanced ISPs, the Snapdragon offers future-proof Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, making it a superior choice overall compared to the Dimensity 8500 Ultra.
Cuktech has released a new high-capacity portable charger in China, the CP25 Power Bank (Dual USB-C Cables Edition), which is currently available on JD.com for 199 yuan ($29).
Cuktech CP25 Power Bank Specifications
The power bank features 3C + 1A configuration. In standard terms, it includes one regular USB-C port, one USB-A port, and the two integrated USB-C cables attached to the top of the casing. These built-in cables are roughly 13 centimeters long and use a braided design. Both cables support two-way charging, meaning you can use them to charge your phone or plug them directly into a wall adapter to recharge the power bank itself.
Inside, the CP25 houses a 20,000mAh battery. It has a rated output capacity of 12,000mAh at 5V/3A. Because the battery is rated at 74Wh, it stays under the 100Wh limit required for airplane carry-on luggage. When charging devices, the USB-C ports and the built-in cables max out at 55W.
The USB-A port provides up to 33W. If you need to charge multiple items, the power bank can output power to four devices simultaneously. For recharging the battery pack, it accepts up to a 45W input.
The device supports standard fast-charging protocols, including PD, PPS, MiPPS, UFCS, and SCP, as well as ADC adaptive fast charging. This covers most current hardware from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, and other major phone manufacturers. You can also activate a low-current mode specifically designed for charging smaller accessories like smartwatches and wireless earbuds.
Physically, the CP25 measures 126.8 by 73.7 by 34 millimeters and weighs 385 grams. The front side features an LED display that shows the exact battery percentage remaining and the current charging speed in watts.
The plastic casing has textured sides to help with grip. For safety, the power bank includes nine layers of electrical protection, covering issues like short circuits, overcharging, and overvoltage, along with a temperature monitoring system to manage heat levels during use.
In related news, Cuktech recently introduced a 10,000mAh magnetic power bank in the US, featuring 30W fast charging and an integrated kickstand.
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Minisforum has announced two new mini PCs, the M2 Pro and the MS-03, both built around Intel’s new Panther Lake architecture. Instead of just bumping up the processor speeds, the company has focused on practical hardware updates, including built-in power supplies and faster networking options, making these small computers a more viable alternative to standard desktop towers.
Minisforum M2 Pro Specifications
The M2 Pro is the more mainstream option of the two. It features a metal chassis and, notably, an internal power supply, which means you won’t have to hide an external power adapter under your desk. Inside, it uses Intel’s Panther Lake-H processor with integrated Xe3 graphics. Minisforum says a 50% graphics performance improvement over the previous Lunar Lake generation. If you need more graphical power, the system also includes an OCuLink port for connecting an external GPU.
Like most hardware released recently, the M2 Pro includes components specifically for AI tasks. Between the CPU, the updated NPU5, and the GPU, the system offers up to 180 TOPS of total compute. If you run local AI models, such as DeepSeek-R1, the system is equipped to handle them offline without relying on cloud servers. Minisforum also added a physical button for Microsoft Copilot and a built-in microphone array for voice commands. For memory and storage, it supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM and has three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots.
In terms of connectivity, it includes three USB-A ports and three USB4 ports. For networking, it features both a 10G and a 2.5G LAN jack. Display outputs include one HDMI and one DisplayPort, and the system is rounded out with an SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a security cable slot. Additionally, if you want to keep your desk completely clear, the metal chassis can be VESA mounted directly to the back of a monitor.
Minisforum MS-03 Specifications
For the more workstation-minded crowd, Minisforum is also launching the MS-03 at the end of June. Acting as a direct successor to the popular MS-01, the MS-03 bumps the TDP up to 70W and brings some heavy I/O upgrades. You get dual PCIe 5.0 SSD slots, DDR5 support up to 7200MHz, WiFi 7.
The port layout includes one 10G LAN jack and one 2.5G LAN jack, alongside two SFP+ ports for high-speed enterprise networking. For peripherals and displays, the system is equipped with five USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port with FRL support, and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.
There is one minor downgrade on the MS-03 to be aware of: the PCIe expansion slot has been reduced from x8 to x4. Minisforum says this is a limitation of the Panther Lake-H CPU PCIe lanes. While an x4 slot is still plenty for most network or capture cards, you might see a slight performance hit if you plan on squeezing a low-profile graphics card into that slot.
In related news, Asus recently unveiled the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20, a compact gaming PC featuring Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 graphics and a distinctive semi-transparent chassis design.
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For the past two years, Qualcomm has been the only real player to offer an ARM-based chip for Windows PCs. It started with the Snapdragon X Elite in 2024 which Qualcomm followed with the more powerful Snapdragon X2 series in late 2025.
Qualcomm’s sole reign on the Windows-on-ARM (WoA) market is now officially over, all thanks to Nvidia. The company announced its new ARM-based RTX Spark PC chips at Computex 2026, and it wants to be the Apple Silicon moment for Windows.
The news sent Qualcomm’s stock tumbling more than 10% in premarket trading, wiping out over $10 billion in market value overnight. That reaction tells you a lot about how big a deal this really is.
So what exactly are these two chips, how do they compare, and who should you care about? Let’s break it down.
RTX Spark is Nvidia’s answer to the growing wave of ARM-based, all-in-one chips, similar to what Apple’s been doing brilliantly with its M-series and Qualcomm has been working hard with the Snapdragon X lineup.
At its core, RTX Spark is based on the same GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip that powers Nvidia’s DGX Spark developer workstation. The company just repackaged it for everyday Windows laptops. It combines a custom ARM-based CPU (developed with MediaTek), a Blackwell RTX GPU, and an AI accelerator all on one chip, built on TSMC’s 3nm process with 70 billion transistors.
And the headline numbers are impressive. RTX Spark can pack up to 20 CPU cores, a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU, and up to 128 GB of unified memory. Nvidia claims it delivers over 1 petaflop of FP4 AI compute, which in simple terms is enough to run massive AI and Large Language Model (LLM) models locally.
The CPU and GPU are connected together via Nvidia’s NVLink-C2C interconnect, which enables up to 600 GB/s of bandwidth between the two.
According to team green, devices powered by RTX Spark are set to arrive in autumn 2026 from major brands including ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface.
2. What Is the Snapdragon X2 Elite?
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X2 series at its annual Snapdragon Summit in September 2025. It is the direct follow-up to the original Snapdragon X Elite from 2024, and it brings a meaningful generational step forward, especially in CPU performance.
The X2 family consists of three chips: the X2 Elite, the X2 Elite, and the top-of-the-line X2 Elite Extreme. All three are built on TSMC’s 3nm process and feature Qualcomm’s third-generation Oryon CPU cores, but the Extreme version is the one that gets the major attention.
3. The X2 Elite Extreme: Qualcomm’s Best Shot
The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (model number X2E-96-100) is Qualcomm’s most powerful laptop chip ever made. It packs 18 Oryon cores versus 12 cores in the first-generation Snapdragon X Elite.
Those 18 cores are split into two groups: 12 fast “Prime” cores that can boost up to 5 GHz on two cores (and run at 4.4 GHz across all cores), and 6 “Performance” cores running at up to 3.6 GHz. Together, they share 53 MB of cache.
On the AI side, the X2 Elite Extreme includes an 80 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which is Qualcomm’s dedicated AI engine. All three X2 Elite chips share this same NPU rating.
Benchmark numbers from Qualcomm’s own Snapdragon Summit testing were genuinely strong on the CPU side. In Cinebench 2024 and Geekbench 6.3 multi-core tests, the X2 Elite Extreme was able to match or beat Apple’s M4 Pro, scoring 1,964 and 23,693 points respectively.
Compared to the original Snapdragon X Elite, the X2 Elite Extreme offers roughly a 39% improvement in single-core performance and a 50% boost in multi-core performance. In gaming benchmarks, Qualcomm claims a 2.3x improvement over the previous generation.
The chip also supports up to 48 GB of LPDDR5x memory on a 192-bit bus (in the Extreme version), offers PCIe 5.0 storage, and handles up to three USB 4.0 ports. Laptops running the X2 Elite Extreme began arriving in the first half of 2026, including the ASUS Zenbook A16 which features the chip prominently.
4. GPU and Gaming: Qualcomm’s Weak Spot
Here is where things get complicated for Qualcomm. While the X2 Elite Extreme impresses on CPU tasks, the GPU side tells a different story.
In the demanding 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark, the X2 Elite Extreme managed just 1,306 points at 13 frames per second. Apple M4 Pro, in comparison, manages around 1620 points in the same test.
The Solar Bay and Steel Nomad Light scores were more respectable, but the GPU improvement is not nearly as dramatic as the CPU gains. One reviewer from Tom’s Hardware found that professional tools like AutoCAD were unsupported, and some games crashed or showed graphical errors when running under emulation on Windows ARM.
5. RTX Spark vs Snapdragon X2: Head to Head
This is where Nvidia has a structural advantage that Qualcomm simply cannot match right now.
AI Performance: RTX Spark delivers over 100 TOPS of on-device AI computing power. The Snapdragon X2 Elite’s NPU sits at 80 TOPS.
GPU Power: The RTX Spark’s Blackwell GPU supports DLSS 4.5, Nvidia’s AI-powered graphics upscaling technology that makes games look better and run faster. No Snapdragon chip has anything comparable. For gaming and creative work like video editing or 3D rendering, RTX Spark is in a completely different league.
Memory: RTX Spark supports up to 128 GB of unified memory. The X2 Elite Extreme tops out at 48 GB. For heavy AI workloads and large language models running locally, this is a massive difference.
CPU: This is more even. The X2 Elite Extreme is a very strong CPU performer, matching Apple’s M4 Pro in many tests. RTX Spark’s 20-core CPU will be tested properly when devices launch in autumn 2026, but based on Nvidia’s track record, expectations are high.
Software Ecosystem: This may be the most important difference of all. Nvidia brings CUDA — its developer software platform — to RTX Spark. For 15-plus years, virtually every major AI model, AI framework, and GPU-accelerated app has been built on CUDA. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has no equivalent. Snapdragon X laptops have also faced ongoing issues with app compatibility, where x86 apps running through Microsoft’s Prism emulation layer sometimes behave poorly.
6. Why Qualcomm Is Still Relevant
Despite all of this, Qualcomm is not out of the race. The Snapdragon X2 series chips are available right now, while RTX Spark laptops won’t arrive until autumn 2026. For buyers who need a capable ARM-based Windows laptop today, the X2 Elite Extreme is genuinely impressive, especially for CPU-heavy work, everyday productivity, and battery life.
Moreover, Qualcomm is targeting a broader market just like its smartphone chips. In fact, the company recently unveiled a Snapdragon C platform for affordable AI powered laptops.
Meanwhile, RTX Spark is likely more aimed at creators, AI developers, and serious gamers willing to pay a premium. In fact, the starting price of the laptop could be around $1800.
7. The Bottom Line
Nvidia’s RTX Spark is a serious statement of intent. It takes the company’s unmatched software ecosystem, combines it with genuinely next-generation hardware, and packages it into a laptop chip that can go head-to-head with Snapdragon X2 platform and even Apple M5 chips.
Qualcomm’s X2 series is also not a bad chip. On CPU performance, it holds its own against the best in the business. But the GPU weakness, the software compatibility headaches, and the relatively modest NPU performance all become harder to defend once RTX Spark laptops start hitting store shelves.
For buyers looking at Windows laptops today, the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is a strong choice, particularly in machines like the ASUS Zenbook A16. But if you can wait until late 2026, RTX Spark could be worth holding out for.
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Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) has shared an interesting exclusive today claiming that the Oppo Find X10 Ultra could again be the only Android flagship in 2027 with dual periscope camera and a 10x super telephoto lens.
According to DCS, when it comes to “top-tier” Android flagships next year, the Find X10 Ultra looks set to be the only device offering this combination. The tipster hints that this setup will also see further upgrades over its predecessor, though specifics haven’t been shared yet.
This lines up well with what we already know about the phone. The Find X10 Ultra is expected to sport a 6.89-inch 2K LTPO OLED display, a 7,000mAh+ battery, and a next-generation 200MP Samsung HPA LOFIC primary camera sensor. The Ultra model is expected to launch in the first half of 2027, following the rest of the X10 lineup.
Vivo quietly backs from 10x telephoto for X500 Ultra
The more intriguing part of DCS’ claim is that, allegedly, a rival has quietly backed away from the 10x zoom race. The tipster reveals that one Android brand was evaluating a 10x telephoto solution, but its latest prototype has now been cancelled.
The brand is now said to be sticking with its existing formula of a 200MP periscope camera paired with ISZ (In-Sensor Zoom) technology instead.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
All signs point to this being the Vivo X500 Ultra. Just days ago, a leak surfaced suggesting Vivo was testing a 10x telephoto camera for the X500 Ultra, which would have been a major upgrade from the X300 Ultra’s single 200MP periscope offering around 3.7x optical zoom. It now appears those plans have been scrapped before they got off the ground.
So while Vivo falls back on its tried-and-tested periscope + ISZ approach, Oppo looks set to double down on its dual-periscope strategy.
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Samsung‘s rumored Galaxy S27 Pro may still be months away, but it’s already looking like one of the company’s most interesting smartphone releases in quite some time.
A new leak suggests the device could pack a 5,000mAh battery, which doesn’t sound particularly surprising until you look at the rest of the rumored specifications. The Galaxy S27 Pro is said to feature a 6.47-inch display, although the latest leak rounds that up to 6.5 inches. Either way, it would make the device noticeably smaller than the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
To be fair, the Ultra model was previously reported to feature a slightly bigger cell in the 5,200mAh to 5,500mAh range. But battery life isn’t determined by capacity alone.
The Pro’s smaller display should consume less power in day-to-day use, and Samsung may also opt for a slightly more conservative performance profile to better manage heat in the smaller chassis. If that happens, the gap in real-world battery life could end up being much smaller than the battery capacities suggest. In fact, the S27 Pro could potentially match, or even exceed, the Ultra’s endurance in certain usage scenarios.
For those wondering, the S27 Pro is also rumored to use the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset as the Galaxy S27 Ultra. That means the two devices should benefit from similar efficiency gains at the silicon level.
The camera situation could be just as interesting.
Leaks suggest Samsung may bring the same main and ultra-wide sensors set to be used in the Ultra to the Pro model, while also adding a 50MP 3.5x ALoP telephoto camera.
The Ultra, on the other hand, is rumored to retire its 3x 10MP telephoto lens and rely on sensor cropping from the main 200MP camera up to 5x zoom. If that’s the case, the S27 Pro’s dedicated 3.5x telephoto camera could prove more useful for day-to-day photography.
Samsung will likely position the Ultra as the ultimate camera flagship in the lineup. But based on the leaks so far, the Pro model may actually end up being the more practical and more interesting option for most users.
Vivo has quietly launched the Vivo V70 Lite in the UAE. It’s the fourth member in Vivo’s expanding V70 roster. However, there was no big announcement or launch event. The phone simply showed up for sale instead.
Vivo V60 Lite Specifications
The handset sports a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Tucked inside the punch-hole cutout is a 32MP front camera, while an optical under-display fingerprint scanner takes care of security.
Flip it over, and you get a dual camera setup. The main is a 50MP Sony IMX882 shooter with an f/1.8 aperture paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens. Keeping the lights on is a 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired charging, which is actually one of the stronger selling points here. The phone runs OriginOS 6 on top of Android 16 out of the box.
Under the hood sits the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, a modest step up from the Dimensity 7360 in the V60 Lite. The performance cores now tick at 2.6GHz instead of 2.5GHz. That’s a small improvement, but you are unlikely to notice any difference.
Memory option includes 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, with storage options of 128GB or 256GB, both UFS 3.1.
Within the V70 family, the Lite is clearly the entry-level pick. Its higher-end siblings, the V70 and V70 Elite, bring sharper 1.5K OLED panels, Snapdragon silicon, faster LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, IP68/69 ratings, and periscope telephoto cameras.
The V70 FE is the most premium of all with a 200MP main camera and a larger 7,000mAh battery.
Pricing and Availability
The Vivo V60 Lite starts at AED 1,099 (~$299) for the 8/128GB model and goes up to AED 1,299 (~$354) for the 8/256GB variant. Color choices are black and gold.
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The OnePlus Ace 7 has surfaced in the rumor mill once again, courtesy of prolific Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), who has shared fresh details about the device.
According to DCS, a “high-performance” OnePlus device currently under evaluation is being tested with the SM8845 Pro, currently known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 in the rumor world.
While the tipster did not explicitly name the device, it is likely to be the OnePlus Ace 7 based on the clues provided. What’s different in the latest leak is that DCS had previously claimed the Ace 7 would feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
OnePlus Ace 7 will have better specs than expected
Moreover, the leak also mentions a 10,000mAh-level battery, contrary to previous reports. Earlier rumors suggested that the engineering prototype housed a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.
OnePlus Ace 6
One aspect that remains consistent is the display. The tipster continues to point to a 1.5K LTPS flat panel with an ultra-high 185Hz refresh rate, corroborating earlier information. The screen is said to be a 6.78-inch flat OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, while the refresh rate could potentially reach as high as 240Hz, although 185Hz appears to be the minimum target.
The testing unit is also said to include an active cooling fan, though it remains unclear whether this feature will make it to the final retail version.
Camera details remain absent from the latest leak. However, given the Ace 6’s dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor, along with a 16MP front-facing camera, a similar configuration for the successor seems plausible.
OnePlus is expected to launch the Ace 7 alongside the OnePlus 16 in China, following the same dual-launch strategy it employed last year. As always, prototype specifications are subject to change before any official announcement.
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Most smart rings on the market right now share the same basic design: a plain metal band that quietly collects health data in the background. Rogbid is trying a different approach with its new SR15 Ultra. Instead of relying entirely on a phone app to show you your daily stats, the SR15 Ultra includes a small built-in display and a vibration motor for notifications.
Rogbid SR15 Ultra Specifications
The addition of a screen is the most obvious departure from the standard smart ring formula. By tapping the digital display on the outer edge of the ring, you can check the time, your daily step count, real-time heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep data, and the remaining battery life. It’s a practical addition for people who just want to check their basic metrics quickly without having to pull out their smartphone and open an app.
Despite the screen, the ring maintains a standard wearable form factor. It is constructed from a titanium alloy to keep the weight down and comes in Black, Silver, and Gold finishes. Sizing ranges from US 8 to 14.
Alongside the display, Rogbid has managed to fit a haptic motor inside the chassis. You can set the ring to vibrate for incoming phone calls, text messages, social media alerts, and silent alarms. Additionally, the device supports basic gesture controls. You can use specific hand movements to interact with connected smartphone apps, which allows for things like scrolling through short-form video feeds hands-free.
For health tracking, the SR15 Ultra covers the usual metrics you would expect from a modern wearable. It monitors heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) continuously, tracks heart rate variability (HRV), and logs light and deep sleep stages overnight. All of this data syncs to a companion app over Bluetooth 5.2, which works with iOS 10.0 and newer or Android 9.0 and newer. Rogbid also does not charge a monthly subscription fee to view your historical health data or fitness reports.
The ring is rated IP68 and 5ATM for water resistance, meaning it is perfectly fine to wear in the shower, while washing hands, or during a swim. Battery life is fairly standard for this category, lasting up to five days on a single charge. However, it ships with a magnetic wireless charging case that holds about seven extra charges, pushing the total time away from a wall plug to around a month.
Pricing and Availability
The Rogbid SR15 Ultra is available now through the company’s online store. It is currently priced at $99.99.
In related news, Rogbid recently introduced the GeoX2 smartwatch, featuring dual-band GPS, military-grade durability, and up to 15 days of battery life.
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A fresh round of accessory leaks from case maker Thinborne may have given us an early look at Samsung‘s next foldables, including the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
The case for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 looks fairly unsurprising. Based on the leaked renders, Samsung doesn’t appear to be making any major changes to the overall design.
The Fold lineup is where things start to get more interesting.
We have been seeing renders and dummy units of the wider Fold model for some time now, but the leaked cases add another piece of evidence pointing in the same direction.
The fact that accessory makers are already producing cases based on these dimensions also lends some credibility to the rumors. Case manufacturers typically work from supply chain information and early device measurements, which suggests the wider aspect ratio and revised camera layout we’ve been seeing in leaks may be reasonably close to the final product.
Samsung’s tall and narrow Fold design has its fans, but several competing foldables have already moved toward wider displays, and the response has generally been positive.
The wider form factor may also give Samsung more room to differentiate an “Ultra” model without completely reworking the formula.
According to current rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could be slightly slimmer than the Fold 7 while packing a larger 5,000mAh battery, a notable jump from the 4,400mAh capacity Samsung has used for several generations.
The Fold 8 Ultra case image doesn’t reveal much on its own, but it does support the idea that Samsung is focusing on refinement rather than a dramatic redesign.
One detail that stood out, however, is the mention of Samsung’s Carbon Standing Case. It has a built-in stand makes a lot of sense on a large foldable, particularly for watching videos, video calls, or using the device at a desk.
Taken together, the leaks suggest Samsung is continuing to expand its foldable strategy rather than simply releasing yearly upgrades.
Samsung is expected to unveil the new foldables during its next Galaxy Unpacked event next month.
Boat has introduced a new product lineup called the Slazer series, marking its entry into the personal grooming segment. The launch follows the brand’s recent moves into categories such as dashcams and projectors, signalling its interest in building a broader lifestyle-focused ecosystem. The new range includes three models, namely the Slazer S100, Slazer K100+ and Slazer K100 Pro, catering to different grooming requirements and budgets.
Boat enters personal grooming with Slazer series
Boat Slazer trimmer series
The Slazer S100 is positioned as an everyday grooming solution for users looking for a straightforward trimmer. It offers up to 300 minutes of runtime on a full charge and supports fast charging. According to the company, a five-minute charge is enough for a single trim, while a 20-minute charge can provide up to a month of usage. The trimmer comes with stainless steel blades, adjustable combs, washable attachments and USB Type-C charging support. Boat is also offering a 24-month warranty with the device.
For users seeking greater flexibility, the Slazer K100+ arrives as a 6-in-1 grooming kit. It supports beard, hair, nose and body grooming through interchangeable attachments. The device features ceramic blades, a premium aluminium body and an IPX6-rated waterproof design that can be used in wet conditions. It also includes a magnetic attachment system, battery display, travel lock and up to 200 minutes of runtime on a single charge.
At the top of the lineup sits the Slazer K100 Pro, a 15-in-1 grooming kit designed for users who prefer a more comprehensive setup. It retains features such as ceramic blades, aluminium construction, IPX6 water resistance, magnetic attachments and Type-C charging. Depending on the variant, buyers can also get a stand or a travel kit for added convenience.
Pricing and availability
The Boat Slazer S100 is priced at Rs 799 (~$9), while the Slazer K100+ costs Rs 1,799 (~$19). The Slazer K100 Pro starts at Rs 2,999, with the travel kit variant priced at Rs 3,299 (~$35). What do you find most exciting about Boat’s new Slazer grooming range? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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