Realme has finally confirmed the Realme Neo 8’s launch date for China after teasing its arrival for the past few days. This phone will rival the likes of the iQOO Z11 Turbo and OnePlus Ace 6T in China, as all of them are powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Continue reading ahead to know everything about it.
The Realme Neo 8 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. The TENAA certification of the device reveals support for up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It will house an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
The Realme Neo 8’s rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The back panel will also feature Halo Awakening RGB lighting, similar to the older Realme GT Neo 5.
The Realme Neo 8 is expected to arrive with a 16-megapixel camera on the front. It will also include other features such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, a metal frame, a glass back, and IP68/69-rated dust and water resistance. At present, there is no information about the Neo 8’s price.
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OnePlus Open was one of the standout foldables of 2023, not just because of its hardware, but also thanks to surprisingly polished software. With such success, it was natural to expect a successor that would build on it.
But OnePlus never shipped an Open 2 in 2024 or 2025. And now, even 2026 doesn’t look promising either.
According to a report from Smartprix, OnePlus has canceled the global launch of the OnePlus Open 2 for 2026. Otherwise, it was scheduled to launch in Q3, 2026.
The report doesn’t specify why OnePlus pulled the plug, but rising RAM and storage costs may have played a role.
What makes the move especially strange is that the phone had already entered internal testing. Scrapping a product this late in development is unusual, especially for a device that has spent the last two years building hype among foldable fans.
That said, people curious about what the Open 2 could have been may want to look at Oppo’s upcoming Find N6 instead. The OnePlus Open 2 was expected to be based on Oppo’s foldable, following the same shared-hardware strategy OnePlus used for the original Open.
OnePlus Open 2: expected specs
The Open 2 was expected to feature an 8.12-inch 2K folding display paired with a 6.6-inch AMOLED cover screen, with both panels running at a smooth 165Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the phone would have used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, combined with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
OPPO Find N5
For cameras, OnePlus reportedly planned a triple 50-megapixel rear setup, including ultrawide and telephoto lenses. The phone also featured a 32MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 20MP camera on the inner display.
There’s apparently a 6000mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support, and the prototype model had a black faux-leather finish and used a chassis design similar to Huawei’s Mate X7.
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Much of the Oppo Find N6’s specs were revealed in a leak from late December. The foldable will feature an 8.12-inch main display and a 6.62-inch cover screen, and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Today, tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo has added a few missing details about the foldable, making the spec sheet more complete.
According to DCS, the Oppo Find N6 will support a new AI stylus and will also be compatible with a magnetic charging ecosystem. However, the device is unlikely to have magnets built in. Instead, the foldable may support magnetic charging and accessories via a case — at least, that’s what the tipster suggests in the comments.
The Find N6 will also have a 200MP rear camera with a 50MP and a 2MP multispectral lens. For selfies, the main and cover screen will house a 20MP camera.
Moreover, the foldable is said to ship with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Battery specs include a dual-cell design that totals 6000mAh in typical value.
Oppo Watch X3
DCS also talks about the upcoming Watch X3 in the same post. Like the Watch X2, it will feature a dual-chip system, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
It will also support eSIM via an independent eUICC chip. Powering it will be a 632mAh battery. The wearable is said to be available in Black, Silver, Titanium, and Orange, and reportedly weighs around 68 grams.
Oppo Watch X2
The tipster also adds that Oppo is preparing its next Enco earbuds, with a launch planned for mid-2026.
Meanwhile, the Find N6 is expected to debut this month in China with a global rollout later in the year.
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At CES 2026, ASUS just dropped the ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13), a 13-inch convertible laptop they built with GoPro. It’s made for creators who shoot content on location and need to edit quickly afterward. The laptop mixes tough build quality, AI features, and tight GoPro integration into something that actually works for this kind of workflow.
The PX13 has a 360-degree hinge that works in laptop, tablet, tent, or monitor mode. It comes in a Black Metal finish with GoPro design elements and includes a matching protective sleeve. The chassis is MIL-STD-810H certified to handle vibration, temperature changes, and frequent travel. It measures 15.8mm thick and weighs 1.39kg.
The key feature is StoryCube, the first Windows app with direct GoPro Cloud access and native 360-degree video support. Connect your GoPro account and StoryCube automatically syncs footage, applies AI tagging, and organizes files for faster retrieval. A dedicated GoPro Hotkey launches GoPro Player instantly for 360-degree editing, cutting down manual file management time. The laptop functions as a central workflow hub for multi-shoot projects. ASUS includes a 12-month GoPro Premium+ subscription with unlimited cloud storage.
The laptop uses an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with a 50 TOPS NPU for local AI processing. This handles real-time denoising, upscaling, and AI-assisted editing without cloud dependency. It supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory at 8000MHz for high-resolution video, batch photo processing, and multiple applications running simultaneously. Local AI processing also improves power management for extended mobile work sessions.
The display is a 13.3-inch 3K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It delivers high contrast, accurate color reproduction, and comes factory calibrated for professional color grading. It supports an MPP 2.6 stylus and the ASUS DialPad for precise timeline control, exposure adjustments, and brush settings.
Pricing and availability details of this laptop will be revealed in the coming days on Asus’s website.
Apple has confirmed a long-term collaboration with Google that will influence the next phase of Apple Intelligence. While the announcement has sparked strong reactions online, the partnership is focused on improving Apple’s AI foundation rather than changing how iPhones work for users. At first glance, nothing appears different on the surface, but the agreement plays an important role in Apple’s AI roadmap.
Apple and Google collaboration explained
Apple Google collab (AI-generated image)
Apple has revealed that future Apple Foundation Models will be built using Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure as a training base. This does not mean Gemini will run on iPhones or replace Siri. Instead, Gemini is being licensed as a learning and development tool to strengthen Apple’s own models. Apple Intelligence will continue to function through on-device processing and Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, maintaining its existing privacy framework.
According to reports, Apple evaluated several AI technologies before choosing Gemini, concluding that it currently offers the most capable base for large-scale model training. As part of the deal, Apple is reportedly paying Google around $1 billion annually. Despite this, Apple retains full control over how its AI systems are deployed, and no user data is shared with Google during normal usage.
A major concern among users has been the belief that Siri will now be powered by Google or that personal data will flow to Google servers. Both Apple and Google have clarified that this is not the case. Siri and Apple Intelligence will still rely on Apple Foundation Models, running either locally on devices or on Apple-controlled servers.
This partnership is also seen as a temporary acceleration step. Apple is reportedly developing its own trillion-parameter AI model, expected around 2027. Even after that, Gemini may continue to be used for comparison and reinforcement during training. Similar to how Apple once depended on Google Maps before launching Apple Maps, this collaboration fills a strategic gap without changing the user experience.
For users, the outcome is simple. Apple Intelligence remains Apple-built, privacy-focused, and tightly integrated into iOS. The collaboration strengthens Apple’s AI capabilities without compromising its core principles.
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Apple emerged as the world’s leading smartphone vendor by shipments in 2025, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. The company captured 20% of the global market, registering 10% year-over-year growth, the highest among the top five brands.
Premium upgrades and emerging markets drive 2025 recovery
Global smartphone shipments grew 2% in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of recovery. This growth was supported by premium demand, wider adoption of 5G in emerging markets, and financing options that made high-end phones more accessible. Apple saw strong momentum for the iPhone 17 series in the fourth quarter, while the iPhone 16 remained popular in regions like India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Samsung ranked second with a 19% market share and 5% annual growth. Its mid-range Galaxy A series remained a key driver, while the Galaxy S25 and Fold 7 helped sustain traction in the premium category. The company posted gains in Japan but faced pressure in Latin America and Western Europe.
Xiaomi maintained its third-place position with a 13% share. The brand saw steady demand in Southeast Asia and Latin America, supported by a balanced portfolio of premium and mid-tier smartphones. Based on the report’s methodology, Xiaomi likely ranked first in smartphone shipments in the Chinese market in 2025.
Vivo came in fourth, aided by premium segment growth and strong offline performance in India. Oppo dropped to fifth after a 4% decline, impacted by weak demand in China and rising competition across the Asia-Pacific. The combined Oppo and Realme shipment share stood at 11%.
Counterpoint analysts issued a cautious outlook for 2026. They expect smartphone growth to slow due to rising memory prices and component shortages, as chipmakers shift resources to AI data centers. Apple and Samsung are projected to remain resilient, while Chinese OEMs may face increased supply-side challenges.
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Samsung is looking to shatter the Exynos curse with its 2027 flagship processor, the Exynos 2700. Codenamed Ulysses, the chip is expected to be a pivotal component for the Galaxy S27 series, focusing on solving the persistent thermal and efficiency issues that have historically plagued Samsung’s in-house silicon.
Exynos 2700 Specs (Rumored)
According to recent leaks from tipster Kaulenda, the Exynos 2700 will be built on Samsung Foundry’s second-generation 2nm process, known as SF2P.
This cutting-edge node utilizes a refined Gate-All-Around (GAA) architecture, which is projected to deliver a 12% performance boost and a massive 25% reduction in power consumption compared to the upcoming SF2-based Exynos 2600. The transition to SF2P could allow the chip’s prime CPU core to reach a stable clock speed of 4.2 GHz.
Architecturally, the Exynos 2700 is rumored to adopt ARM’s next-generation C2 cores, likely labeled as C2-Ultra and C2-Pro. This shift could result in a 35% gain in instructions per clock (IPC), pushing Geekbench 6 scores to an impressive 4,800 in single-core and 15,000 in multi-core tests.
To tackle heat, Samsung is reportedly introducing FOWLP-SbS (Side-by-Side) packaging. Unlike traditional vertical stacking, this layout places the die and DRAM horizontally under a unified copper-based Heat Path Block. This design increases the contact area for the heatsink, significantly improving thermal dissipation during heavy workloads.
The graphics side will also see a transformation. Pairing a next-gen AMD-based Xclipse GPU with LPDDR6 memory (supporting up to 14.4 Gbps) and UFS 5.0 storage, the chipset could see data transfer speeds nearly double.
This synergy is expected to yield a 40% jump in graphics performance, positioning the Exynos 2700 as a formidable rival to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a potential ticket for Samsung to regain its silicon independence.
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Samsung is expanding its entry-level A-series with a new 5G option. After launching the Galaxy A07 4G in August last year, the company has now quietly introduced the Galaxy A07 5G in the Myanmar market.
As is usual for Samsung now, the Galaxy A07 comes with a promise of long software support. It will receive six major Android version updates, along with ongoing security updates.
Samsung Galaxy A07 Specifications
On the front, the Galaxy A07 5G features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1600), a 120Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits of brightness. The panel uses a waterdrop notch design, which feels dated in 2026, but Samsung is fixated with this in the budget segment.
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. This gets paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The latter is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card, and Samsung includes dual physical SIM slots.
The phone runs Android 16 out of the box and runs on a large 6,000mAh battery. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP54-rated dust and water resistance, and standard connectivity options like USB-C, dual-band Wi-Fi, and 5G Sub-6 support.
As for the camera, the back gets a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Around the front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Video recording tops out at 1080p at 30fps.
Physically, the Galaxy A07 5G measures 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2mm and weighs 199 grams. Samsung is offering two variants in Myanmar: 4GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at ฿5,499 (~USD 176), and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at ฿5,999 (~USD 193). It is available in Light Violet and Black colors.
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iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z11 Turbo will launch in China on January 15. Ahead of the launch, the company has been sharing key specifications on its official Weibo channel, and it has now revealed detailed camera specifications for the device.
According to the company, the Z11 Turbo will be the first iQOO phone to feature a 200MP primary camera. The main sensor measures 1/1.56 inches and uses an f/1.88 aperture lens. iQOO has equipped it with optical image stabilization and claims CIPA 4.5-level professional-grade stabilization.
The camera supports 4x lossless zoom and up to 40x magnification using software enhancements. It also includes AI-based features like cinematic storyboarding and secondary photo recomposition for the gallery. The front camera has a 32MP wide-angle sensor with support for 0.8x, 1x, and 2x focal lengths.
Yesterday, the company also revealed gaming related connectivity features. The iQOO Z11 Turbo will debut with the Global Esports Network System 2.0, powered by the Thunder Z1 gaming signal enhancement chip. iQOO claims the system can reduce game stutter by 76.47% when Wi Fi 5GHz signals pass through four walls.
Talking about other specs, the iQOO Z11 Turbo is expected to feature a 6.59-inch LTPS OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
It is also expected to get a 7,600mAh battery along with support for 100W fast charging. Despite the large battery, the device is expected to measure around 7.9mm in thickness and weigh about 202 grams.
Additionally, the device will include an ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor, IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, and Android 16 out of the box with OriginOS 6.
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While Motorola has improved its update policy to offer up to five years of Android updates to many devices, that list is still much smaller compared to those that promise just three OS updates. Unfortunately, the list also includes many of the latest Edge models, as well as the premium Razr foldable phones.
We’ve curated a list of Motorola smartphones that promise to offer three generations of major Android OS updates. For better clarity, we’ve also added the last OS upgrade for every device on the list.
Motorola phones eligible to receive three major Android OS updates
It’s sad to see the latest Edge models, such as Edge 60 and Edge 70, on the list when its rivals are offering up to six years of Android updates to their mid-range phones. At the very least, Motorola could have offered longer updates to its premium Razr models, which typically receive updates for only up to three years.
On the plus side, Motorola appears to be working towards longer and timely software updates for its smartphones. Last year, it launched the Edge 50 Neo with a promise to offer five Android OS updates, which was later expanded to include the Moto G75, ThinkPhone 25, and Edge 60 Neo. We’d love to see more Motorola devices with this updated policy.
Earlier this year, Motorola took another significant step by promising up to seven Android OS updates for the newly announced Motorola Signature smartphone, matching Google and Samsung. This is certainly a good move from the brand, but it will only make sense if more Motorola devices come with the same software support.
The company has also worked on improving the speed of software rollouts. The Android 16 rollout, for instance, has been expanding to the eligible devices at an improved pace.
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While the Vivo X300 series recently made its global debut, the brand is now gearing up to unveil a new smartphone from its older X200 lineup. Fresh teasers have revealed that the Vivo X200T model is in the works, but finer details are still at large. However, leaks and rumors have revealed a bunch of key details of this device, which could be Vivo’s latest budget flagship. So here’s what you can expect from the Vivo X200T.
From official teasers, the Vivo X200T adopts a familiar yet refined look reminiscent of the X200 FE series, featuring a circular triple-camera module with Zeiss branding on the rear. So we can expect a strong focus on photography. The teaser images confirm at least one new purple colorway. Since it is a premium model, Vivo likely offers an IP rating for water and dust resistance (possibly IP68 + IP69), a glass back, and a metallic frame.
On the front, the Vivo X200T is expected to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (around 2800 x 1260 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate. Another notable inclusion is an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner for fast and secure unlocking.
2. Performance
Under the hood, the Vivo X200T is rumoured to be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chipset. This is a powerful flagship level SoC, which powered older flagship smartphones from last year. From gaming to everyday use, the chip is expected to offer very capable daily performance. Notably, this is also a step up from the Dimensity 9300+ that was featured on the Vivo X200 FE model.
Recent leaks have also hinted at this chip being coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. Battery life is another highlight, as the Vivo X200T is reportedly housing a huge 6,200mAh battery pack that should deliver excellent endurance. In real life use, this device should last for more than a day. For charging, the upcoming budget flagship brings 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless fast charging.
Keeping these beefy specs cool is an acoustic vapor chamber or the brand’s nanofluid cooling tech. Out of the box, the Vivo X200T will debut with the Android 16 OS based OriginOS 6 custom skin with 5 years of major Android updates and 7 years of security patches.
3. Photograhy
Photography is a major focus for Vivo’s X-series, and the X200T looks to continue that trend. Rumors suggest a Zeiss tuned triple camera setup, so here’s the expected hardware:
50MP Sony LYT702 main camera (OIS, 1/1.56″)
50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor (1/2.76″)
50MP Sony LYT600 periscope telephoto shooter (1/1.95″, OIS)
For selfies and video calls, the front could feature a 32MP shooter. The telephoto sensor should offer at least 3x optical zoom, which is common for this Sony sensor.
4. Availability and Pricing
Multiple reports have suggested that the Vivo X200T is launching in India soon, possibly by the end of this month. Teasers have already gone live with certification listings, further solidifying their imminent arrival. Pricing is rumored to be around Rs 50,000–Rs 55,000, which positions it as a strong contender in the budget flagship category.
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Xiaomi’s latest flagship phones are doing really well in China. According to well-known Chinese tech blogger Digital Chat Station, only three flagship phones released toward the end of the year have crossed one million activations so far. These models are the Xiaomi 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and Huawei Mate 80.
Among these, the Xiaomi 17 Pro series stands out because both models — the Pro and the Pro Max — have individually surpassed one million activations. That makes the 17 Pro lineup the biggest winner among China’s year-end flagship launches.
Xiaomi Group partner and president Lu Weibing shared the milestone on social media, thanking users for their support. He also used the moment to underline just how important this launch is for the company, calling the Xiaomi 17 series the best-selling product line in Xiaomi’s history.
A big reason for that attention is Xiaomi’s most distinctive design choice this year. Both the 17 Pro and Pro Max have a rear screen. Unlike the small notification panels seen on earlier experimental devices, Xiaomi’s rear screen is a functional second display.
It can show a clock, AI-generated avatars, or virtual pet images, while also letting users interact with notifications and reminders. Users can even pin important notes or tasks to the back screen with a single tap.
The rear display also supports live previews for selfies taken with the main rear camera. When someone else is taking the photo, users can see the framing in real time on the back screen.
Crucially, Xiaomi hasn’t treated the rear screen as a one-off gimmick. Over the past few months, the company has rolled out frequent updates, adding features like dialogue translation, photo booth mode, dynamic photo and video wallpapers, and even the ability to take screenshots from the back screen while using a case.
Just last week, Xiaomi expanded its usefulness further with stock-quote tracking and a video teleprompter mode.
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Honor‘s latest flagship smartphone has impressed independent camera reviewer, DxOMark, by securing a top 5 rank in its global smartphone camera rankings. After rigorous testing, the Honor Magic 8 Pro has managed to displace the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, showcasing Honor’s strength in balanced photo performance. So here’s how it performed.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Climbs Into DxOMark’s Top 5 Best Smartphone Cameras
Earning an overall score of 165 points, the Magic 8 Pro demonstrated consistent imaging quality across a range of shooting conditions. DxOMark praised its good exposure handling, wide dynamic range, and high detail retention in still photos, especially in bright lighting scenarios where the phone showed strong performance. Testers also noted neutral white balance and pleasing skin tones that helped deliver natural-looking images in many conditions.
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Although Magic 8 Pro doesn’t top every individual category, its strength lies in being a well-rounded shooter rather than dominating one specific metric. This balanced approach propelled it into the top tier of the DxOMark ranking, which in 2025 includes other flagship contenders such as the Vivo X200 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, and Apple iPhone 17 Pro.
While the Magic 8 Pro excelled in still photography, video performance was identified as a relative weakness during the DxOMark evaluation. It achieved a score of 154 points that had it rank 15th in DxOMark’s videography rankings. DxoMark suggests room for improvement in video noise control and color consistency, especially in lower-light. With this overall score, the Magic 8 Pro is just behind the Vivo X300 Pro, which ranked 2nd in this list.
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Realme is getting ready to launch the Neo 8 later this month. However, the company today held a special event in China to talk about one of its biggest highlights: the display.
The Realme Neo 8 is the first phone in the world to use a 165Hz Samsung “Sky Display.” The panel is built using Samsung’s flagship M14 luminescent material, which Realme says improves luminous efficiency by 26 percent compared to previous generations.
The panel can reach 1,000 nits in manual peak brightness and is rated 1800 nits for global peak brightness. Moreover, the typical brightness reaches 3,800 nits, while local peak brightness can climb as high as 6,500 nits. This wide range is designed to keep the screen readable outdoors while still delivering strong HDR performance indoors.
Realme also claims the Neo 8 exceeds typical flagship standards across four core display metrics, including color gamut at normal brightness, color performance at 25 percent APL, brightness uniformity, and gamma accuracy.
Efficiency and gaming
The screen itself is a 6.78-inch flat Samsung panel with a 1.5K resolution. It’s an LTPO panel, which means the screen refresh rate can scale anywhere from 1Hz up to 165Hz depending on what’s happening on screen.
And thanks to the efficiency of the M14 material, Realme says this 165Hz panel actually consumes 16 percent less power than many 144Hz displays on the market. The panel lifespan has also improved by 50% and the company claims it has also passed TUV Rheinland’s 1500-hour long-life validation tests.
As for the gaming, Realme says the Neo 8 will support more than 30 mobile games running at 165fps. The title includes Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends Mobile, and Game for Peace.
Rounding things out, the phone also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, crystal armor glass, and large rounded corners.
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Lenovo has officially unveiled new Legion branded gaming products at the CES 2026 event. The new Legion Go 2 is its latest handheld gaming console that is powered by the SteamOS, while the Legion Pro Rollable is a bold concept gaming laptop with a horizontally expandable OLED display that redefines how screen size adapts for gaming and productivity. So let’s check them out.
The new Legion Go 2 brings Lenovo’s flagship handheld into the SteamOS ecosystem, offering gamers a console-like experience on the go with deep access to their Steam library and platform features. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, this 8.8-inch portable delivers desktop-class capability in a handheld form. This chip is coupled with up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, which can be expanded further via microSD.
Its 8.8-inch PureSight OLED display features a WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution with 144 Hz refresh and rich HDR support, designed to make games and media look vibrant while maintaining smooth responsiveness. The SteamOS build lets players launch titles directly, manage cloud saves, use Steam Chat, and enjoy onboard game recording from a portable gaming rig.
Legion Go 2’s hardware also includes dual USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort support, a 3.5 mm combo jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and an ergonomic set of built-in controllers complete with true gaming buttons and sticks. These controllers are also removable, allowing you to get a more versatile gaming experience. Under the hood, a sizeable 74Wh battery pack powers the SteamOS variant of Legion Go 2, promising endurance for lengthy play sessions away from a desk. The new gaming handheld console is set to begin sales around June 2026, with pricing likely starting near $1,199 USD.
2. Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept
Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept Gaming Laptop
The Legion Pro Rollable is a concept gaming laptop that imagines what immersive play could look like in a portable form factor. Starting with a conventional 16-inch Lenovo PureSight OLED panel, the screen can expand horizontally for a wider 21.5 inches in Tactical mode and the full 24 inches in Arena mode. This helps offer a more immersive gaming experience and also gives more screen real estate for productivity as well.
The horizontal rollable mechanism is driven by a dual-motor, tension-based design intended to minimize screen vibration and creasing. Lenovo based this concept rollable gaming laptop on its flagship Legion Pro 7i. So you get the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU. In other words, there’s enough horsepower for AAA gaming on a laptop with a wide display, which doesn’t compromise in portability either.
The Rollable also introduces advanced AI-driven gaming enhancements, such as adaptive lighting, resource optimization, and AI-based display features, which are integrated through Lenovo’s AI Engine+. This system is powered by the Lenovo LA Core that include tools like AI Frame Gaming Display features like AI Scam Detection, Cursor Tracking, AI Gaming Assistance, and Adaptive AI Lighting.
Though the Legion Pro Rollable remains a concept without confirmed release timing or pricing, it signals Lenovo’s intent to explore non-traditional form factors that let players and creators expand their digital workspace without needing multiple displays. We could be seeing the Chinese tech giant potentially kick start a new breed of portable gaming PCs.
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Vivo is now pushing the OriginOS 6 update to Vivo T4 Pro users. It should have arrived a few weeks ago, according to the official rollout schedule, but users won’t mind this small delay, given the big list of new features and improvements the update is bringing along.
The Android 16-based for the Vivo T4 Pro is tagged with the firmware version PD2503KF_EX_A_16.1.7.0.W30. Being a major upgrade, it comes with a substantial download size of about 3.85GB. It’s better to use a stable Wi-Fi connection for downloading such large update packages.
As usual, the update is initially rolling out to beta testers via the trial program to ensure the final version does not contain any critical bugs. If waiting pains you more than software bugs, you can join the trial program now and get early access to the latest features and improvements. For this, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System updates > version Trial > Trial version > download and install.
Ensure that your Vivo smartphone has at least 10GB of free space on the internal storage before downloading the upgrade. Also, charge it to at least 50% for a smooth upgrade to OriginOS 6. For added safety, you can back up important data before installing the update.
As for the changes, OriginOS 6 introduces loads of visual upgrades, new features, and improvements throughout the system. There’s a new Origin Island for real-time updates, a redesigned Control Center with an improved notification center, improved lighting effects, and new system fonts for better readability. The lock screen receives new clock styles, enhanced layout controls, and additional widgets. OriginOS 6 also includes numerous under-the-hood changes, resulting in faster app launches, smoother animations, improved multitasking, and optimized battery efficiency.
Here’s the complete changelog:
[System]
Added light effects like edge light, enhanced light, and diffuse light to provide clearer operational feedback and more natural material representation
Added a card list to present complex information in a more intuitive and organized way
Added global G2 rounded corners by reconstructing the underlying rendering mechanism, making rounded corner display more real-time and stable
Added vivo Sans system font with stepless weight adjustment, providing a comfortable and natural reading experience. This feature is supported in some system languages only
Optimized system materials, background blur, and transparency to enhance the visual texture and transparency of the system
Optimized the title bar to improve browsing efficiency and layout consistency
Optimized the styles and dynamic effects of empty-state icons on empty pages
Optimized the visual design of system controls to enhance the visual experience during browsing and tapping
Optimized Landscape mode controls to improve usability
Optimized color system for a comfortable and natural browsing experience
Optimized app theme colors to give apps more personalized
[Lock screen]
Added classic and personalized clock styles for the lock screen, allowing you to choose different clock styles to match the wallpaper
Added the classic clock font and weight editing capability, allowing you to change fonts and weight
Added the custom HSL color feature for the clock, allowing you to choose clock colors to match the lock screen wallpaper. You can separately set colors for the hour and minute hands for some personalized clocks
Added the clock position adjustment capability, allowing you to tap and hold the clock on the integrated settings page and lock screen editing page and drag it to a required position Added the font height editing capability for the personalized clock, allowing you to drag the clock area on the lock screen editing page to adjust its size
Added the lock screen kit feature, which allows you to view
important information such as weather, step count, and device battery level on the lock screen and combine kits to enrich the overall visual effect of the lock screen
Added lock screen notification display methods, allowing you to set the default notification display as number, stack, or list Improved lock screen bottom layout for better space efficiency.
Optimized the lock screen notification display by repositioning it to the bottom of the screen
[Home screen]
Added 4×7 home screen layout and integrated Klotski Grid for a neater and more visually appealing look
Added the features of pinning apps to top and creating folders in Drawer mode
Added the batch operation feature in Drawer mode, allowing you to batch add apps to the home screen and group therm into folders
Optimized app recommendation logic in Drawer mode, supporting app recommendations based on time, location, and habits
Optimized folder morphing, supporting 2×1 and 1×2 layouts with custom colors
[Widgets]
Added more widgets and optimized widget display, increasing variety and upgrading visuals
[Control Center]
Added the separated Control center. You can swipe down from the upper left or upper right corner to bring up Notification center or Control center respectively, enabling more similar content to be displayed on the same page and improving display efficiency.
Added an expanded volume adjustment bar for easier volume adjustment in the merged Control center.
Optimized the overall layout of the merged Control center to enhance overall visual experience with materials and style
[Notification center]
Added new notification card styles with upgrades to icons and layout
[Origin smooth engine]
Added super-core computing. The new scheduling system improves computing efficiency, quickens app startup, response, and loading, and improves slide smoothness and multitasking use smoothness
Added storage fusion with a self-developed storage transmission framework, building a storage VIP channel to significantly improve file transfer efficiency and enable instant loading of massive photos
Added a dual rendering architecture of “Unified rendering architecture” + “Decoupled rendering architecture”, significantly improving rendering efficiency and making system animations more natural
Added Rapid response, a new app startup process with optimized touch and rendering pipelines, powered by a computing power priority scheduling algorithm to boost launch speed.
Added Snap-up engine to help you secure tickets and deals faster in IRCTC and Bookmyshow apps
Added more dynamic effect styles for scenarios like charging, fingerprint unlock, and USB connection
Added morphing animations for expanding and collapsing Origin island and ripple effects for moving home screen apps and kits, bringing a comfortable and expressive visual experience.
[Origin island]
Added Origin islant, a global information transfer window providing intuitive notifications to help you efficiently know about systern status changes, key information, and music playback details. Go to Settings Notifications & status bar Origin island.
Added Copy & go, providing a suggested app thesed on your copied information for quick sccess to the app. Go-to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Context suggestions > Copy & go
Added Drag & go, enabling informetion sharing by dragging across apps. Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Drag & go
Added Contest suggestions, offering proactive and considerate recommendations for cortetuting and office meeting summaries. Do to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Context suggestions
[Super Dragging]
Added Super Dragging, allowing you to transfer sundert a apps by tapping and holding content and dragging it to another app window or Origin island. Go to Settings > Shortcuts & accessibility > Super Dragging
[Al Captions]
Added the Al Captions system service, which converts speech to text in real-time for seamless communication and offers. Al services like live speech recognition, multilingual translation and intelligent text summary to improve information access efficiency across all scenarios
[Al Creation]
Optimized the feature panel of Al Creation, with upgrades to layout and visual effects for a better experience
[Global search]
Added Al Search, supporting anarch for documents, notes, and settings on the device by using natural language description in multiple languages, and supporting Al analysts and summary for higher efficiency
[Office Kit]
Added the Office Kill app. You can download and install the app by visiting ac vivaglobal com on your computer to ty features such as device connectivity and data transfer between your phone and Mac or Windows computers
Added screen mirroring to Windows and Mac computers, allowing real-time control without touching the phone and supporting image, video, and file transfer by dragging across
Added the cross-device file transfer capability, which allows you to transfer data between phones and Windows or Mac computers during sharing or in Ongin island after signing in to your account and connecting to a network, with no limits on the number and file format (Including entire folders).
Added Notes for Windows and Mac computers, enabling note taking and viewing anytime, anywhere. Offered a comprehentaive range of note organization and management features, meluding categorization, label managerment and search-making it easy to organize and find your notes
Added the task handoff feature, allowing ongoing tasks to be quickly handed off from the phone to a Windows or Mac computer, such as phone notifications and screenshots
Added the Super Clipboard feature, slowing you to copy and paste phone text or images to a Windows or Mac computer via the clipboard with one tap
[Vivo DocMaster]
Added the vivo DarMaster app, which you to open documents in different formats like PDF, Word, PPT, Excel, TAT Markdown, and Visin. The app also provides the PDF annotation capability to improve document handling efficiency
Added multiple document format conversions, such as PDF and Word/Excel/PPT to PDF or images
[File Manager]
Added the File Manager app, which allows you to search for files by file type, source app, or storage path, and add frequently used apps or folders to the “Quick access for quick access
[Notes]
Added the separate to-do feature, which allows you to record view, and manage daily to-dos, and set reminders and home screen to-do list to avoid missing important tasks.
Added note style and effect tools with rich text formats symbols, and parting lines for personalized editing of notes
Added multi-level folders, allowing you to create nested folders for clearer note management
[Recorder]
Added the features of Skip silent segments, Recently deleted, and Loop to make Recorder easier to use
[Albums]
Added Immersive view for a more engaging nenew of your past memories. Go to Albums > Photos page > More > Immersive view
Added a navigation bar at the bottom of the large image view for quick photo switching and free video playback control
Optimized the layout of the image and video editing feature for better editing experience
Added reversible editing, which supports saving and edit restoration
Optimized live photo editing, which supports live photo
[Battery life]
Added global Bypass Charging, which adjusts temperature and power during use to balance user experience and charging heat
Added energy efficiency engine, optimize CPU and cache scheduling, and shortened cache access path to improve overall battery-performance
Optimized system lightweight design and improved system app load and battery usage to enhance overall battery performance
[Private space]
Added Private space, to which you can download apps and move files to protect your personal privacy, Go to Settings > security & privacy > Private space
[Security & Private]
Added clipboard privacy recoginition to recognize and protect sensitive content, preventing apps from accessing private data
Added blank data authorization for any requests to access Call logs, SMS, Contacts, and Events, ensuring functionality while reducing privacy leakage risks
[Display, brightness & eye protection]
Added Motion prompts, allowing you to relieve motion sickness when riding public transport by using supporting dots. Path: Settings > Shortcuts & accessibility > Motion prompts. You can also turn it on in Control center
Added Sleep comfort mode, which fine-tunes screen color temperature before bedtime to reduce blue light impact and improve sleep quality. Go to Settings > Display, brightness, & eye protection > Sleep comfort mode
Optimized Dark mode visibility and comfort, ensuring readability during the day and preventing eye strain at night
Upgraded Eye comfort and protection and integrated capabilities like Eye Protection and Sleep comfort mode, providing all-day eye protection experience for all users in different scenarios
[Health]
Added the Origin Health built-in app, which tracks your daily activity rings and health, empowering you to live a healthier life
[Settings]
Optimized group and order settings for clearer display and more consistent experience
[Screen Mirroring]
Added the quick access to Screen Mirroring from Albums for smoother file sharing
Added the audio switching feature to allow you to choose sound output from a large screen or phone screen
Added the screen mirroring annotation feature to annotate and highlight shared content for clearer explanation
[Clock]
Added features such as setting alarms by date, flipping the phone to turn off alarms, and customizing alarm repetition modes to better fit daily alarm use scenarios
[iManager]
Optimized Phone Manager design for a quick overview of storage, security, and data usage
[Sound and vibration]
Added stepless adjustment of vibration intensity, allowing precise customization of vibration intensity via a touch slider. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Vibration intensity > Haptic feedback
Added haptic feedback for scenarios like Setup Wizard, volume button tap-and-hold, and background task clearing
[Network]
Optimized the accuracy of recognizing scenarios like leaving home and entering an elevator and switched to a data network in advance to improve network access smoothness in these scenarios. Go to Wi-Fi > Network assistant > Auto-switch data network, Data network acceleration, or Select best Wi-Fi network to turn it on
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Nubia has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 11 Air. The device will be unveiled in China on January 20 at 3pm local time. Alongside the date confirmation, the brand has shared teasers highlighting changes to the phone’s design and positioning, signalling that this model aims to stand apart from typical “Air” smartphones.
Red Magic 11 Air brings nine cutting-edge gaming features
According to Nubia, the Red Magic 11 Air is positioned as a full-fledged performance flagship and features a true full-screen design with no notch or punch-hole, enabled by a 16-megapixel under-display front camera. The phone also adopts a fully transparent design across the lineup and includes dedicated gaming shoulder triggers.
A key highlight is its active cooling system, which combines a high-speed internal fan with an ultra-thick 4D Ice-Step vapour chamber to improve thermal efficiency. The device also integrates Red Magic’s Cube gaming engine, a self-developed Red Core R4 esports chip, and a built-in PC emulator.
Powering the phone is what the brand claims to be the largest battery ever used in an Air-series device, all housed within a slim 7.85mm chassis. Red Magic says the phone is aimed at users seeking strong gaming performance, refined aesthetics, and effective heat management in a slim form factor.
Red Magic 11 Air specifications (expected)
Back in November 2025, the Red Magic 11 Air was spotted on China’s TENAA certification database with the model number NX799J. The listing revealed that the phone will feature a 6.85-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2688 pixels and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It also confirmed a rated 6,780mAh battery, which translates to an advertised capacity of around 7,000mAh.
The TENAA data further suggests that the Red Magic 11 Air will offer configurations of up to 24GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage, while the base model could start with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Camera details include a 50-megapixel primary rear camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series of smartphones has been consistently appearing on certification and benchmarking platforms over the past few weeks. Reports have revealed that the Galaxy S26 carries the SM-S942 model number, the Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to use the SM-S947 model number, while the SM-S948 model number is associated with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
While these monikers are not official yet, they appear to align with Samsung’s usual naming convention. In a new development, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra have surfaced on the Geekbench database, revealing details related to their chipset, RAM, and operating system.
The unlocked US variants of the Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) and Galaxy S26 (SM-S942U) have been spotted on Geekbench. Both listings confirm that the devices have 12GB of RAM and Android 16, which is likely to have Samsung’s One UI 8.5 skin on top.
Although the chipset name is not explicitly mentioned in the listings, the CPU and GPU metadata indicate that both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The SoC includes two cores working at 4.19GHz, six cores operating at 3.55GHz, and Adreno 840 GPU.
It appears that the chipset that powers the S26 series is slightly underclocked compared to the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which includes two cores working at up to 4.6GHz, six cores operating at up to 3.62GHz, and Adreno 840 GPU.
Performance-wise, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scored 3,466 points in the single-core test and 11,035 points in the multi-core test on Geekbench 6.5. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 recorded a single-core score of 3,378 and a multi-core score of 11,097, suggesting very similar performance between the two models.
The Geekbench listings suggest that the company could be internal testing the S26 series’ performance weeks before official announcement. As per recent reports, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 26. The lineup is said to go on sale globally in March, following the company’s usual flagship release timeline.
Previously, the S26 series was said to include the S26 Edge, but it has been reportedly cancelled due to weak demand for ultra-thin phones. If you are wondering what happened to the Galaxy S26 Pro, which appeared in early leaks, a report dating back to October revealed that this device does not exist.
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The rumors were indeed true. Vivo has confirmed it is launching a new X200T smartphone in India, and the first teaser is now out. The device is said to sit between the Vivo X200 FE and the Vivo X300.
The teaser confirms that the phone will feature a circular camera module with three lenses. We can also see the device in a purple colorway, and the LED flash sits outside the camera module. Notably, the Zeiss branding is prominently visible as well.
Vivo X200T Specifications
Thankfully, a stream of leaks over the past few months has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. The device is said to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Powering the device is expected to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Keeping the phone running is a large 6,200mAh battery, combined with 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging support.
On the software side, the phone is expected to launch with Android 16 out of the box. Software update policy might include 5 years of Android and 7 years of security patches.
As for the cameras, the X200T could house a 50MP Sony LYT-702 main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. On the front, there is expected to be a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Other notable features could include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, advanced vapor chamber cooling, and eSIM support.
More importantly, the X200T is rumored to be an online-only phone that could be priced at around Rs 55,000 in India. It will arrive in Black and Purple shades.
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The Snapdragon X2 Plus, announced at CES 2026, joins the X2 family of SoCs, which already has two more powerful members: the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, which were announced at last year’s Snapdragon Summit. The newer X2 Plus chip will power more affordable Windows notebooks and take on Apple Silicon. But it turns out, Qualcomm’s met with another defeat here, as the X2 Plus lags far behind Apple M4 in key CPU and GPU benchmarks.
On paper, the Snapdragon X2 Plus looks rather impressive. It’s got higher cache memory, bandwidth, and a much higher on-chip TOPS than Apple M4, but it’s the overall package that matters, where Apple Silicon maintains a strong lead.
A series of synthetic benchmark tests run by PCMAG reveals that Apple’s previous-generation silicon can comfortably outperform the latest rivals from Qualcomm. The chips were tested across key benchmarks, including Geekbench 6, 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, 3DMark Solar Bay, and Cinebench 2024, with most of them showing a higher score for the Apple M4, by up to 30%.
Benchmark scores
Geekbench 6
Snapdragon X2 Plus
Apple M4
Single core
3,311
3,859 (16.55% faster)
Multi core
14,940
15,093 (1.02% faster)
Cinebench 2024
Snapdragon X2 Plus
Apple M4
Single core
133
173 (30.08% faster)
Multi core
1,011
993 (1.81% slower)
3DMark
Snapdragon X2 Plus
Apple M4
Steel Nomad Light
3,067
3,949 (28.76% faster)
Solay Bay
12,525
15,580 (24.39% faster)
While the Snapdragon X2 Plus is a strong upgrade over the original Snapdragon X Plus, it still can’t beat 2024’s Apple M4 Silicon, which only means a far worse result when compared to Apple M5. However, on the plus side, the Qualcomm X2 series SoCs show rather impressive numbers against the powerful chips from Intel and AMD.
Note that synthetic benchmarks, although useful, don’t show the complete picture. I would rather wait for more benchmarks or real-world comparisons to reach a conclusion. Unfortunately, the wait appears to be a little longer, as Snapdragon X2 Plus-powered Windows notebooks are expected to hit the market in the second quarter.
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