Huawei just opened pre-orders for its new Smart Screen S7 RGB, a smart TV that puts a big focus on better, more accurate colors. The big claim is upgraded backlight tech that should make everyday viewing look richer and more precise. The 55″ model starts at 3,999 yuan (~€513).
The key upgrade is RGB-MiniLED. Instead of the usual single-color backlight, this setup lets red, green, and blue light shine independently. Pair that with a super-focusing lens and you get less screen halo and cleaner, more accurate colors. Huawei says it covers 105% of the BT.2020 color gamut, about 66% more color richness than regular MiniLED TVs, and offers 94-bit color control precision.
A self-developed light-and-color control chip handles the brightness and color of each LED bead in real time. There’s also an AI color calibration algorithm that aims to keep things looking natural and with more depth. It uses a new high-end LCD panel that boosts brightness by 21%. The more efficient lighting and better packaging help with lower power use and heat management.
All three sizes are 4K (3840×2160) on an LCD IPS hard screen. They run a native 120 Hz refresh rate, and with double-refresh tech they can go up to 300 Hz if you plug in a PC, console, or other device that actually outputs a 300 Hz signal. The TVs run HarmonyOS 4.3 with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Audio depends on the size. The 55″ and 65″ models get two 12.5 W full-range speakers in a simple 2.0 setup at the bottom. The 75″ adds a pair of 12.5 W high-frequency speakers on top of that. All of them support Huawei’s Histen sound processing.
There are three sizes: 55″ for 3,999 yuan (~€513), 65″ for 4,999 yuan (~€641), and 75″ for 6,999 yuan (~€898). Pre-orders are already live in China. The series is currently available exclusively in China.
Xiaomi just dropped a new flagship range hood that’s basically trying to make kitchen smoke a non-issue. The Mijia Smart Range Hood 3 Max is their most capable smoke-handling appliance yet, and it’s built to suck up fumes fast while using AI to react in real time.
Pre-orders are already open in China. The regular price sits at 5,999 yuan (~€770), but with the national subsidy it drops to 4,599 yuan (~€590). Xiaomi is calling it Mijia’s top smoke-purifying model, and the numbers back that up. Compared with the previous generation you get 34.6% more wind speed, an 89% jump in static pressure, and noise intensity cut by 84%.
There’s a four-vortex cyclone that grabs smoke right at the source, a high-speed backward-tilting airflow for those heavy stir-fry moments, and an air curtain that tries to keep the fumes from floating up into your face. Top fan speed hits 17.5 m/s, the highest Mijia has recorded, powered by a 360 W motor and eight “hurricane” suction levels. Max static pressure is 1,700 Pa.
A constant air-volume algorithm senses how much resistance the flue is giving and adjusts automatically, so it should still work properly whether you’re on the 1st floor or the 67th.
The smart side is where it gets interesting. A 3MP camera paired with a VLA visual model (trained on more than 100,000 real cooking clips) checks the smoke situation every 0.1 seconds and can change speed within 0.6 seconds. Xiaomi claims over 98% accuracy.
There’s also AI anti-overflow protection: it watches for a pot that’s about to boil over, sounds an alarm, and can even tell a compatible Mi Home cooktop to cut the heat. It keeps an eye on gas and smoke around the clock, has a micron-level PM2.5 sensor with a three-color display, and can push alerts to your phone through the Mi Home app. If it senses you need ventilation, it can turn itself on.
Other practical bits: negative-ion sterilization that Xiaomi says removes 97% of PM2.5 and hits 98% sterilization rates, an oleophobic coating on the impeller plus a smart dry-cleaning mode that doesn’t require taking anything apart, and durability testing equal to 1,680 hours that supports their claim of strong suction lasting ten years. Noise control uses 17 different design tricks and lands at 59 dB(A) on high power.
It launches alongside the new Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Max, so Xiaomi is clearly pushing the whole smart-kitchen ecosystem. If you do a lot of high-heat cooking and hate lingering smells or constant filter cleaning, this looks like a big step up in what a connected range hood can do.
Lenovo has put its new IdeaPad Vibe in a very interesting spot. It starts at $699.99, exactly the same price Apple now charges for the MacBook Neo after raising its price from the original $599. With both laptops targeting buyers who want a relatively affordable machine, the similar pricing makes the comparison hard to ignore.
Of course, a spec sheet can’t tell you everything. Keyboard feel, trackpad quality, display tuning, and overall software experience still need to be tested in person. But the specifications already show that Lenovo and Apple are taking very different approaches to the budget laptop market.
Apple’s pitch with the MacBook Neo was always about restraint. You get a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip borrowed from the iPhone 16 Pro, 8GB of unified memory, and a fanless body that starts at 256GB of storage. No upgrades once you buy it, no configuring your way to more RAM later. What you order is what you live with.
Lenovo’s IdeaPad is more flexible. It comes in 14- and 15-inch sizes, with a choice of AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Snapdragon X chips, and RAM that tops out at 32GB on the AMD side versus the Neo’s fixed 8GB. Storage runs up to 1TB, and Lenovo’s sticking dual SSD slots in there so you can add capacity down the line instead of committing upfront. If you’re the type who keeps a laptop for five years and wants room to grow into it, that alone tips things in Lenovo’s favor.
Apple gave the MacBook Neo a more colorful look than its usual Mac lineup. It comes in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, unlike the classic silver and gray finishes on pricer Macs.
Lenovo, meanwhile, offers even more options. It comes in seven Pantone-developed colors including Dreamy Violet and Radiant Coral, and Lenovo also sells interchangeable keycaps separately. It’s a small thing, but it gives the IdeaPad Vibe a more personal look. I
There is one important catch, though. If you want an OLED display, your color choices are limited to Moody Blue and Lowkey Grey. The other finishes come with a 120Hz IPS panel instead.
3. Lenovo wins on ports
The difference in connectivity is much easier to see. The MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And that’s fine if most of your accessories are wireless or USB-C, but if you have peripherals like monitors, SD cards, and other devices, you’ll definitely need a separate adapter.
The IdeaPad Vibe is much more practical here. It has two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, HDMI, and a microSD card reader, along with Wi-Fi 7 support. The USB ports are limited to 5Gbps, so this isn’t a laptop designed around extremely fast external storage. But for everyday use, having more built-in ports means fewer dongles to carry around.
4. The Neo is lighter, but Lenovo has a bigger battery
Apple still has an advantage when it comes to weight. The MacBook Neo weighs 1.23kg, while the 14-inch IdeaPad Vibe starts at 1.3kg. The Neo also has a 36.5Wh battery, which Apple claims delivers up to 16 hours of video playback.
Lenovo hasn’t published an official battery-life rating yet, but the AMD version can be equipped with a battery as large as 65Wh. That doesn’t automatically mean it will last longer than the Neo, since battery life also depends heavily on the processor and software, but the larger capacity gives Lenovo some room to work with.
The webcams also favor Lenovo. The Neo uses a 1080p FaceTime HD camera without a physical privacy shutter. The IdeaPad Vibe has a 5MP IR camera with a privacy cover and Windows Hello support.
5. Performance is still the big unknown
This is the one area where it’s difficult to conclude without actually testing the laptops. Apple’s A18 Pro is already a known quantity, and the company’s close control over its hardware and software means the Neo’s 8GB of memory doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. For browsing, writing, streaming, and other everyday tasks, it should be more than capable.
Lenovo’s Ryzen AI 400 and Snapdragon X options are also promising, particularly for users who want more RAM and on-device AI capabilities. With up to 32GB of memory, the IdeaPad Vibe also has a clear advantage for heavier multitasking.
Still, processor performance isn’t something you can judge from core counts and memory numbers alone. Cooling, software optimization, battery settings, and the difference between Windows and macOS all matter.
Apple is also reportedly working on a MacBook Neo successor with an A19 Pro chip and more RAM for next year, so the current Neo is unlikely to remain the company’s entry-level MacBook for long.
6. Which one makes more sense?
The MacBook Neo is still the simpler option. If you’re already using an iPhone and other Apple devices, want a lightweight laptop, and mainly need something for browsing, writing, streaming, and everyday work, the Neo is a no-brainer.
On the other hand, the IdeaPad Vibe is more flexible with more ports, more RAM, more storage options, two SSD slots, larger screen choices, and far more customization. Those things become more useful if you plan to keep the laptop for several years.
The biggest catch is the display and color trade-off. If OLED matters to you, you’ll have to choose between just two IdeaPad Vibe colors. Lenovo’s AMD models are expected to arrive in October, while Snapdragon versions are scheduled for November.
Until both laptops have been properly tested, it’s too early to say which one is faster or better overall. But at the same $699.99 starting price, the IdeaPad Vibe clearly offers more flexibility on paper, while the MacBook Neo keeps things simple. Which approach makes more sense will mostly depend on whether you value Apple’s simpler experience or Lenovo’s upgradeability and wider range of hardware options.
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iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max represent two very different interpretations of Apple’s flagship future. The Duo brings a foldable design, larger internal display, and stronger multitasking potential, while the Pro Max remains focused on conventional smartphone refinement and camera hardware.
Both phones share Apple’s A20 Pro chip, iOS 27, 120Hz OLED technology, and premium connectivity. That makes the decision less about raw performance and more about how you’ll actually use the phone. The Duo is designed to change shape around different tasks, whereas the Pro Max prioritizes a familiar experience with fewer compromises. For buyers spending flagship money, the key question is whether to choose flexibility or traditional refinement.
Major Features:
Category
iPhone Duo
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Winner
Design
Foldable titanium design with glass panels and stylus support
Traditional glass-and-aluminum flagship design
Duo — More versatile design
Display
7.6-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED + 5.4-inch cover display
6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED
Duo — Larger, more flexible viewing
Durability
IP68, Ceramic Shield 2, titanium hinge and frame
IP68, Ceramic Shield 2, aluminum frame
18 Pro Max — Simpler conventional build
Performance
A20 Pro, 12GB RAM
A20 Pro, 12GB RAM
Duo — Equal performance
Rear Cameras
Dual 48MP wide + ultrawide
Triple 48MP wide + ultrawide + 4x telephoto
18 Pro Max — More complete camera system
Zoom
No dedicated telephoto camera
100mm periscope telephoto with 4x optical zoom
18 Pro Max — Better zoom capability
Selfie Camera
Under-display camera + 12MP cover camera
18MP autofocus camera
18 Pro Max — Stronger selfie hardware
Video
Up to 4K 120fps, Dolby Vision, ProRes, spatial video
Up to 4K 120fps, Dolby Vision, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
18 Pro Max — More advanced pro video features
Battery
Li-Ion, 25W MagSafe/Qi2
Up to 5,567mAh, 25W MagSafe/Qi2
18 Pro Max — Larger battery capacity
Charging
50% in 20 minutes wired
50% in 15 minutes wired
18 Pro Max — Faster wired charging
Multitasking
Large foldable display designed for multitasking
Conventional large-screen interface
Duo — Better productivity potential
Gaming
7.6-inch 120Hz internal display
6.9-inch 120Hz display
Duo — More immersive screen
Entertainment
Larger 7.6-inch OLED when unfolded
6.9-inch OLED
Duo — Bigger viewing area
Portability
Folds into a compact phone
Conventional slab design
Duo — More adaptable form factor
Storage
256GB to 2TB
256GB to 2TB
Duo — Equal storage options
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Duo — Similar connectivity
Price
Priced around $2,000 / ₹3,00,000
Priced around $1,300 / ₹1,80,000
18 Pro Max — Better value
Overall
More versatile foldable experience
More balanced flagship package
18 Pro Max — Better cameras and value
Disclaimer: Specs are based on available data. Actual performance may vary. Verify details from official sources before buying.
The iPhone Duo is the more radical design, opening into a 7.6-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Its Nano Texture finish and anti-reflective coating also make the large screen better suited to reading and productivity.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max counters with a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED panel that remains simpler and more conventional. It gets Ceramic Shield 2, an anti-reflective coating and the same impressive brightness ratings, making it arguably the safer choice for everyday durability and consistency.
Verdict:iPhone Duo wins for display versatility and sheer screen area, while the Pro Max feels more straightforward and familiar.
2. Performance — same A20 Pro, but different form factors
Both phones use Apple’s A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, paired with 12GB RAM and storage options reaching 2TB. On paper, that creates a remarkably even performance battle, with both capable of demanding apps, editing and intensive AI features.
The bigger difference comes from how that performance is used. The Duo’s foldable screen provides more room for multitasking, while the Pro Max offers a conventional interface optimized around a single large display. Neither has an obvious chipset advantage, so everyday speed should be similarly excellent.
Verdict:Tie. The A20 Pro makes both flagships performance powerhouses, with the Duo gaining practical advantages from its foldable format.
3. Cameras — Duo’s flexibility vs Pro Max’s superior camera hardware
The iPhone Duo uses a dual rear-camera system with 48MP wide and 48MP ultrawide sensors. It supports advanced 4K recording, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes and spatial video, while its foldable design can provide more creative framing flexibility.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max goes further with three 48MP rear cameras, adding a 100mm periscope telephoto with 4x optical zoom and a LiDAR scanner. Its 18MP autofocus selfie camera is also considerably more sophisticated than the Duo’s under-display camera. For serious photography, the Pro Max is the stronger choice.
Verdict:iPhone 18 Pro Max wins because its dedicated telephoto and LiDAR hardware give it a more complete camera system.
4. Battery — important because foldables have different usage patterns
The iPhone Duo’s battery has to power two displays and a larger internal screen, making real-world endurance particularly important. Its wired charging reaches 50% in 20 minutes, while 25W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging offer respectable convenience for a foldable flagship.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a large battery, with market-dependent capacities listed around 5,391mAh or 5,567mAh. It also reaches 50% in about 15 minutes through wired charging. Its conventional display should make power management more predictable than on the Duo.
Verdict:iPhone 18 Pro Max wins for predictable endurance, while the Duo remains competitive for users who prioritize its larger screen.
5. Multitasking & productivity — major Duo advantage
This is where the iPhone Duo makes the biggest case for itself. Its 7.6-inch internal display provides substantially more workspace for reading documents, browsing, managing multiple apps and editing content. The foldable format can effectively transform a phone into a miniature productivity device.
The Pro Max has plenty of screen real estate for conventional smartphone tasks, but it cannot replicate the Duo’s tablet-like canvas. Its advantage is simplicity: everything works within a familiar slab-style interface without requiring users to adapt to a folding design.
Verdict:iPhone Duo wins easily for productivity, especially for users who frequently multitask, read or work from their phone.
6. Gaming & entertainment — 7.6-inch Duo display vs 6.9-inch Pro Max
The iPhone Duo’s 7.6-inch internal OLED screen is naturally more immersive for games, movies and streaming. Its 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and large viewing area create a more expansive entertainment experience, while stereo speakers complement the bigger canvas.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max still delivers an excellent entertainment experience with its 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display. It is arguably more convenient for quick gaming sessions because the screen requires no unfolding, while its conventional design also avoids foldable-specific distractions.
Verdict:iPhone Duo wins for immersive gaming and video, although the Pro Max is more convenient for quick, casual sessions.
7. Portability — compact when folded vs conventional slab
The iPhone Duo becomes substantially more compact when folded, making its form factor particularly interesting for pockets and bags. It can also function like a conventional smartphone through its 5.4-inch cover display, then open when a larger workspace is needed.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max takes the familiar approach of remaining a single-screen smartphone at all times. There is no hinge or folding mechanism to manage, which makes the experience simpler and potentially more reassuring for buyers who prefer conventional hardware.
Verdict:iPhone Duo wins for adaptable portability, while the Pro Max remains the better fit for buyers who prefer uncomplicated traditional hardware.
8. Price & value
The iPhone Duo is priced around $2,000 / ₹3,00,000, putting it firmly into luxury territory. That premium buys a foldable display, more versatile form factor and productivity benefits, but those advantages only justify the cost for users who will regularly exploit them.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced around $1,300 / ₹1,80,000, making it dramatically cheaper while offering the same A20 Pro platform, 12GB RAM and a stronger camera system. For most buyers, it delivers considerably more conventional flagship value.
Verdict:iPhone 18 Pro Max wins on value. The Duo’s premium is justified only if its foldable functionality is central to the buying decision.
Disclaimer: Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.
9. Who should buy which?
The iPhone Duo makes more sense for buyers who want something genuinely different from a conventional iPhone. Its foldable display, multitasking potential and larger entertainment canvas suit users who read extensively, work on the move or want one device serving both phone and mini-tablet roles.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is better suited to buyers prioritizing cameras, battery predictability, gaming performance and traditional flagship usability. Its triple-camera system, periscope zoom and LiDAR give enthusiasts more photographic flexibility without paying the Duo’s substantial premium.
Verdict: Choose iPhone Duo for flexibility and productivity; choose iPhone 18 Pro Max for cameras, value and a more conventional flagship experience.
Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.
Dwarflab has announced the Draco, a new smart telescope that integrates a 90mm aperture and automated tracking into a 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) unit. The device is designed to simplify deep-sky astrophotography by automating the alignment and capture process, while still offering the hardware necessary for long exposures.
Dwarflab Draco Specifications
The Draco can capture single-frame exposures lasting up to 300 seconds. Standard alt-azimuth telescope mounts often suffer from field rotation during long exposures, which can make stars appear blurred as the sky moves.
To solve this, the Draco physically rotates its CMOS image sensor to keep up with the movement of the sky. Its built-in guide scope monitors tracking and corrects errors in real time. The metal base can also be tilted to switch the telescope into equatorial mode, so there is no need for a separate mounting system.
Optically, the telescope features a folded f/3.8 design with a 340mm focal length. The primary telephoto camera uses a 1/1.3-inch, 50-megapixel sensor. When shooting dim deep-sky targets like galaxies, the system applies 2×2 pixel binning to output 12-megapixel images. This increases the effective pixel size to 2.4µm, which improves light collection and reduces noise.
For brighter targets within the solar system, the Draco uses the sensor’s full 50-megapixel resolution to capture finer details. The telescope also includes a secondary wide-angle camera with a 23.3mm equivalent focal length for capturing wider landscapes and Milky Way shots.
Dwarflab offers the Draco in two configurations. The Standard Edition costs $1,399 and comes with a built-in H+O dual-narrowband filter for capturing emission nebulae, along with an internal ND filter for solar imaging. The app automatically switches to the ND filter when you want to observe the Sun.
If you want more complex narrowband data, the SHO Edition is available for $1,599. This model replaces the internal ND filter with an S+O filter. The system can automatically sequence the two internal filters to capture Sulfur, Hydrogen, and Oxygen data, which the app then combines into standard blue-and-gold SHO images. Solar imaging on the SHO model requires manually attaching an included external ND filter.
The companion app handles key smart telescope functions such as autofocus, plate solving, and live stacking with automatic dark-frame calibration. Pro Mode gives you manual control over exposure and gain, while support for FITS and TIFF exports lets you process raw data using external editing software.
The hardware is powered by a 10,000 mAh battery that provides up to five hours of runtime. It also features active sensor cooling to mitigate thermal noise during long sessions. Pre-orders are currently open on Dwarflab’s website, with shipping estimated in three months.
Apple has bumped up the prices on a bunch of current iPhone models right after launching its newest ones, which is the opposite of what smartphone brands usually do.
The increases hit the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16. Each one is now $100 more expensive than it was before. In the US, that puts the base iPhone 17 at $899, the iPhone 17e at $699, the iPhone Air at $1,099, and the 128GB iPhone 16 at $799. The new prices are rolling out everywhere these models are still being sold.
This is unusual because Apple typically drops the price of last year’s phones once the fresh ones arrive. The current hikes are being tied to an ongoing shortage of memory chips, driven by heavy demand from AI data centers. Apple has already done similar price increases on other products like Macs, iPads, and HomePods because of the same rising component costs.
In India the new starting prices are ₹99,900 for the iPhone 17, ₹1,49,900 for the iPhone Air, ₹79,900 for the iPhone 17e, and ₹89,900 for the iPhone 16. The changes came after Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro series and the new foldable iPhone Duo, at which point it also pulled the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max from its direct lineup.
The timing shows how tightly supply-chain issues are still squeezing consumer prices, even on phones that have been out for a while. Carrier deals and trade-in offers might still soften the blow for some buyers, but the official list prices going up is a clear break from Apple’s usual playbook and a sign that component costs continue to ripple through the whole smartphone market.
Some pretty serious privacy claims about smart TVs have been floating around, and LG has just pushed back hard.
It started with a long investigation from the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, made with security researchers, that looked closely at LG smart TVs. The video claimed the sets keep logging and uploading data even when they’re offline or in standby, scan the local Wi-Fi network, pick up audio, and identify other devices on the home network.
The researchers said the built-in mic could still capture ambient sound while the TV looked like it was switched off, with that audio stored locally and possibly sent later. They backed it up with packet captures and firmware analysis, and also talked about Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) tech used to identify what’s on screen.
LG responded in a statement to Tom’s Hardware and basically said the main claims aren’t true. According to the company, its TVs only process voice data in two specific situations: when you press and hold the voice button on the remote, or when the far-field voice recognition feature is turned on and it hears the wake word (“Hi LG”).
Outside of those cases, LG says the TVs do not collect or record ambient conversations. Any audio used just for detecting the wake word stays on the device and gets deleted if there’s no match, nothing is sent to LG’s servers.
LG did admit that its smart TVs can scan for other devices on the same local network. It called this a normal feature that lots of smart TVs and connected home products use to handle device connections and content sharing. On the ACR side, the company said it’s an optional setting that needs user consent and can be turned off. Data from ACR isn’t used for advertising unless you specifically allow it.
LG stressed that users still control the privacy settings and that security is something they keep monitoring and updating. They didn’t respond to every single secondary claim in the video, but the statement clearly focuses on the biggest privacy worry, continuous eavesdropping, and tries to reassure people that isn’t happening.
Vivo is adding a couple of new wearables to the mix that’ll launch alongside its next flagship phones. The company has officially shown off the Vivo WATCH 6 smartwatch and the Vivo Buds Clip earbuds, both arriving with the highly anticipated X500 series.
The WATCH 6 runs BlueOS out of the box. It gets a sapphire crystal glass cover for better durability and clarity, and Vivo is pushing the ultra-thin, lightweight design so it should stay comfortable all day. It’s also packing more advanced running guidance and fitness tracking features, so it looks geared toward people who actually want useful workout data.
The Buds Clip are open-ear clip-style earbuds that weigh just 5.2g each. The focus is on a secure but comfortable fit for longer wear. Audio-wise they’re promising high-definition sound with clear vocals, plus seamless connectivity that works across different devices and platforms.
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Both will be officially unveiled on September 21 at 19:00 China time, at the same event as the Vivo X500 series. That timing lets Vivo show a fuller ecosystem package instead of just the phones. Vivo has also confirmed Jay Chou as its imaging ambassador and dropped an unboxing video of the X500 Pro Max, so the hype train is already rolling.
Full pricing, detailed specs, and color options for the watch and earbuds still aren’t out yet. But from what’s been shown so far, premium materials, light weight, and practical features, they seem aimed at people who want accessories that look good and work well with their Vivo phone. We’ll get the complete picture on the 21st.
iPhone Duo and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold represent two very different approaches to the next generation of foldables. Apple’s highly anticipated Duo brings a familiar iPhone experience into a foldable design, while Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold focuses on a larger inner screen, versatile cameras, and Android flexibility. For buyers considering premium foldables, this is a particularly interesting head-to-head.
The iPhone Duo takes a distinctly premium approach with a titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 glass, and a titanium hinge. It also carries an IP68 rating and supports stylus input. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold uses an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear, and a glass-ceramic cover. Both feel flagship-grade, but Apple’s materials give the Duo a more luxurious character.
The biggest design difference appears when these phones are opened. The Duo has a wide 7.6-inch inner OLED with a subtle crease, while the Pixel offers an even larger 8-inch foldable OLED with a near-square aspect ratio. Both panels run at 120Hz and support HDR, but the Pixel reaches a higher 3600-nit peak brightness. Apple’s anti-reflective, nano-texture treatment should make the Duo particularly pleasant for reading and outdoor use.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold wins for sheer screen real estate, but the iPhone Duo feels like the more refined premium device, particularly for users who value Apple’s materials and display treatment.
2. Specifications Including Battery
Performance
The iPhone Duo uses Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process, paired with 12GB RAM and storage options reaching 2TB. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold runs Google’s Tensor G6 on a 3nm process, with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. Raw performance should favor Apple, while Google’s extra memory suits heavy multitasking.
Battery specifications reveal a more substantial advantage for Google. The Pixel packs a 4806mAh battery, supports 30W wired charging, 25W magnetic wireless charging, and bypass charging. Apple offers wired charging capable of reaching 50% in 20 minutes, alongside 25W MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging. The Pixel’s bypass charging is a useful addition for demanding users who keep the phone plugged in for extended periods.
Verdict
The iPhone Duo looks stronger for performance, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers the more practical battery package. For demanding multitaskers, Google’s approach feels more flexible.
3. Camera
Main and Secondary Lenses
The iPhone Duo features dual 48MP cameras, combining a wide sensor with a 120-degree ultrawide. Its video capabilities are particularly impressive, including 4K recording up to 120fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, and spatial video. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold counters with a triple-camera system featuring a 48MP main sensor, 10.8MP 5x telephoto, and 10.5MP ultrawide.
That dedicated telephoto gives the Pixel a clear advantage for zoom photography. Google also adds Pixel-focused features such as Best Take, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, and Zoom Enhance. Apple’s camera setup is less versatile on paper, but its video toolkit is considerably more advanced. For creators, the Duo’s combination of Dolby Vision, ProRes, and high-frame-rate recording is hard to overlook.
Selfie Camera
The Duo includes an under-display selfie camera plus a 12MP cover camera with autofocus, while the Pixel uses 10MP cameras on both the inner and cover displays. The Pixel offers a simpler, consistent setup, but Apple provides more flexibility across its displays.
Verdict
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold wins for photographic versatility and optical zoom, while the iPhone Duo is the stronger choice for serious video recording and content creation.
4. Pricing
The iPhone Duo is priced around $2,000 or ₹3,00,000, putting it firmly into ultra-premium territory. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is priced around $1,900 or ₹1,87,000, making Google’s foldable notably more affordable despite offering more RAM and a larger inner display.
That difference matters because both phones target essentially the same luxury segment. The Pixel delivers a triple-camera system, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a larger foldable panel for less money. The Duo, meanwhile, commands a substantial premium for Apple’s ecosystem, design language, software experience, and highly anticipated entry into foldables.
Is the price justified?
The Duo’s price will make sense primarily for buyers already invested in Apple’s ecosystem or those specifically seeking Apple’s first major foldable experience. The Pixel is easier to justify purely on hardware value.
Verdict
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers better value for money, while the iPhone Duo is the more aspirational purchase. Apple’s premium makes sense mainly for buyers who specifically want the iPhone foldable experience.
Disclaimer: Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.
5. Conclusion
The iPhone Duo stands out with its titanium construction, Ceramic Shield 2, nano-texture inner display, A20 Pro chip, 2TB storage option, advanced Dolby Vision and ProRes video, and MagSafe/Qi2 charging. It also brings the enormous excitement surrounding Apple’s long-awaited entry into foldables, making it arguably the hottest device in this comparison.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold answers with an 8-inch inner screen, 16GB RAM, a 5x optical telephoto camera, 4806mAh battery, bypass charging, and up to seven major Android updates. It is the more feature-packed value proposition and arguably the more practical foldable for multitasking and photography. Yet the Duo feels like the more significant product, particularly for existing Apple users.
Verdict
Overall best: iPhone Duo — especially if the priority is the most premium and exciting foldable experience. Best practical buy: Pixel 11 Pro Fold — it gives you more hardware for considerably less money.
FAQs
1. Which phone is better for everyday use? The iPhone Duo offers a polished iOS experience, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold excels at multitasking and Android customization.
2. Which phone is better for photography? The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the edge for photography thanks to its dedicated 5x telephoto and computational photography features.
3. Which phone is better for gaming and demanding apps? The iPhone Duo should have the performance advantage, with the A20 Pro built on a newer 2nm process.
4. Which phone should you buy for longer battery use? The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a 4806mAh battery and bypass charging, making it better suited to extended heavy use.
5. Which foldable offers better value for money? The Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers stronger hardware value, particularly with 16GB RAM, three cameras, and a significantly lower price.
Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.
Xiaomi’s Xring O3 is the company’s latest mobile chipset, and a successor to the Xring O1. But why did the company skip the O2? Xiaomi hasn’t commented on this, but tests show O3 delivers a two-generation improvement in energy efficiency. The performance gains and NPU capabilities are also worth more than a generational leap.
The Xring O3’s CPU features an all-big-core CPU design, featuring ARM’s powerful C1-series cores at higher speeds. The new 16-core GPU also delivers big on performance and efficiency, plus the NPU has been upgraded to achieve 200 TOPS, up from 44 TOPS. There are more major upgrades to the O3 that we’ll discuss later in this detailed comparison.
Let’s begin with the spec sheet:
Xring O3
Xring O1
Announced
August 2026
May 2025
Process node
3nm (TSMC)
3nm (TSMC)
Transistor count
24 billion
19 billion
Die size
133 sq. mm.
114.7 sq. mm.fl
CPU
2 x 4.35 GHz (C1-Ultra) 4 x 3.68 GHz (C1-Premium) 4 x 3.15 GHz (C1-Pro)
2 x 3.9 GHz (Cortex-X925) 4 x 3.4 GHz (Cortex-A725) 2 x 1.9 GHz (Cortex-A725) 2 x 1.8 GHz (Cortex-A520)
An Xring O3-powered Xiaomi device is yet to reach Gizmochina’s office, so we used the benchmark numbers posted by a Chinese outlet, Xiaobai’s Tech. The test was performed using Xiaomi’s recently-launched Pad 9 Pro Max. For Xring O1, we’ve already performed tests using the Xiaomi 15s Pro.
Geekbench score
In the Geekbench 6 CPU test, the Xring O3-powered Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max achieved a 2,910 single-core score, about 27% higher than the Xring O1. The gap only widens in the multi-core testing.
The Xring O3’s multi-core score is massive. It stands at 14,350, which is higher than any other mobile chipset, including the Apple A19 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. When compared with Xring O1, the newer O3 delivers a 57% higher score.
Xring O3
Xring O1
Single core
3,699
2,910
Multi core
14,350
9,153
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
The GPU gains are substantial. In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test, the Xring O3 posts a total score of 11,378, while the O1 gets 5,998. That’s over 89% jump for the Xring O3 – one of the reasons why Xiaomi named it O3 instead of O2.
Xring O3
Xring O1
score
11,378
5,998
The benchmark numbers are pretty solid for the Xring O3. But what has actually changed inside the new silicon? Let’s look at the major hardware upgrades to get better clarity.
Xring O3 vs Xring O1 – What has actually changed?
The Xring O3 uses TSMC’s 3nm node, the same as the O1, instead of the newer 2nm node. The difference here is that O3 uses the ‘N3P’ version, which delivers slightly better performance than the ‘N3E’ version used for the O1.
24 Billion Transistors
Xiaomi reveals that the Xring O3 has 24 billion transistors, up from 19 billion on the Xring O1. As a result, the die size has also grown to 133 sq mm, from O1’s 114.7 sq mm.
All-Big-Core CPU Design
The CPU brings pretty significant upgrades, now featuring a completely redesigned all-big-core CPU, designed to unlock maximum performance. The new chip features C1-series cores, which deliver better performance and efficiency compared to those in the O1. Plus, they run at higher speeds, further enhancing performance. The Xring O3 has a peak speed of 4.35 GHz, while the O1 can reach up to 3.9 GHz.
Massive Uplift in GPU Performance
The GPU upgrades are even more substantial. The Xring O3 features a 16-core Mali-G2 Ultra NX GPU for the first time in a mobile chipset. It has 8 standard graphics cores and 8 dedicated “NX” neural network units. The NX units allow games to render at low internal resolution and use a trained neural network to upscale the image and generate extra frames.
World’s first mobile chipset with LPDDR6
The peak GPU frequency has also jumped 25% to 1.6 GHz. The Xring O3 is the first mobile chipset to use next-generation DDR6 memory, allowing the chip to run at 10,667 Mbps. It can deliver a massive 113.8 GB/s of peak memory bandwidth, nearly 48% larger than LPDDR5T on Xring O1.
Massive 200 TOPS AI Capability
The GPU upgrades combined deliver a multi-generational leap in graphics performance, which is reflected in benchmark numbers. The older Xring O1 uses Mali-G925 Immortalis MP16 GPU with no “NX” units, and it also suffered from high thermal output and power drain.
The Xring O3 can perform massive 200 trillion operations per second (TOPS), while the O1 is limited to 44 TOPS. This massive speed will allow O3-powered devices to run complex AI assistants, advanced photo editing, and other AI actions on the device without an internet connection.
iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 represent two very different takes on the premium foldable. Apple is entering a category Samsung has shaped for years, while Samsung is responding with a slimmer, lighter Fold that remains focused on productivity. For buyers spending flagship money, the choice is about more than screen size.
The iPhone Duo stands out with Apple’s ecosystem, A20 Pro chip, 2TB storage option and a large foldable OLED with a matte, anti-reflective finish. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 counters with DeX, S Pen support, Android flexibility, and a more conventional foldable design. This makes the comparison especially interesting because each phone targets a different definition of a premium foldable.
Major Features:
Category
iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Winner
Design & Build
Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield glass, IP68
Armor Aluminum, Gorilla Glass, IP48
Apple — More premium materials and stronger water resistance
Inner Display
7.6-inch OLED, 120Hz, 3,000 nits, Nano Texture
7.6-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3,000 nits
Apple — Nano Texture and anti-reflective finish give it a more premium viewing experience
Cover Display
5.4-inch OLED, 120Hz
5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Samsung — Slightly larger cover screen and practical foldable layout
Processor
A20 Pro, 2nm
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3nm
Apple — Stronger next-generation chip architecture
RAM & Storage
12GB, up to 2TB
Up to 16GB, up to 1TB
Apple — 2TB maximum storage offers more capacity
Battery
Li-Ion, fast wired charging, 25W wireless
4,800mAh, 45W wired, 20W wireless
Samsung — Larger stated capacity and faster wired charging
Main Camera
48MP wide + 48MP ultrawide
50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide
Apple — Stronger creator-focused video features and stabilization
Video
Up to 4K 120fps, Dolby Vision, ProRes, spatial video
Up to 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps
Apple — More advanced professional video tools
Selfie Camera
Under-display inner camera + 12MP cover camera
10MP inner + 10MP cover camera
Apple — Under-display camera creates a cleaner inner-screen experience
Productivity
iOS 27 multitasking
One UI 9, Samsung DeX, S Pen support
Samsung — DeX and S Pen make it more versatile for work
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, UWB, satellite features
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, UWB
Apple — Satellite connectivity adds useful emergency features
Price
Priced around $2,000 / ₹3,00,000
Priced around $1,900 / ₹1,80,000
Samsung — Offers broader functionality at a significantly lower price
Overall
Premium Apple foldable with powerful hardware and ecosystem integration
More mature productivity-focused foldable with better value
Samsung — Better overall balance of price, productivity and versatility
Disclaimer: Specs are based on available data. Actual performance may vary. Verify details from official sources before buying.
The iPhone Duo takes a distinctly Apple approach, combining a titanium frame and hinge with Ceramic Shield glass and IP68 protection. Its foldable design feels more like an oversized iPhone transformed into a tablet, while the matte inner display is an unusual touch for a foldable. It also offers satellite-based Emergency SOS and Find My features.
Samsung uses Armor Aluminum, Gorilla Glass protection, and IP48 resistance, with Flex Titanium technology helping its foldable construction. The Fold 8 feels more established as a productivity device, particularly with its wider landscape-oriented inner screen. For everyday versatility, Samsung’s software-first design feels more mature, while Apple’s hardware approach is arguably more distinctive.
Display Quality
Both phones feature 7.6-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED panels with peak brightness reaching 3,000 nits. Apple adds HDR10, Dolby Vision, an anti-reflective coating, and a Nano Texture finish, potentially making the Duo particularly appealing for reading and outdoor viewing. Its smaller 5.4-inch cover screen also keeps the folded experience closer to a compact phone.
The Fold 8 offers a 4:3 inner display with 2,448 x 1,848 resolution and HDR10+, alongside a 5.5-inch cover display. Samsung’s inner panel is more square and productivity-friendly, while Apple’s display could deliver a more premium visual experience. The Duo gets the edge for display refinement; Samsung remains stronger for multitasking.
Verdict
The iPhone Duo wins for display sophistication, anti-reflective technology, and premium materials, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains the more productivity-oriented foldable.
2. Specifications Including Battery
Performance
Apple’s A20 Pro chip gives the iPhone Duo a major performance advantage on paper, with a 2nm design and a seven-core GPU. It also offers up to 12GB RAM and an unusually high 2TB storage option. iOS 27 should make the hardware particularly attractive to users already invested in Apple’s ecosystem.
Samsung counters with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and UFS 4.x storage. Its eight-core processor and Adreno 840 GPU make it a serious flagship performer, while Android 17 and One UI 9 provide more customization. Samsung’s 16GB configuration is compelling for power users, but Apple’s chip could make the Duo the more exciting performance proposition.
Battery and Charging
Samsung packs a 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. That combination gives the Fold 8 a clear hardware advantage for users who prioritize charging flexibility and battery capacity. Reverse charging also makes it more useful as part of a larger accessory ecosystem.
The iPhone Duo uses a Li-Ion battery with 50% charging in around 20 minutes through wired charging, while MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging reach 25W. Apple does not provide a stated capacity here, making direct capacity comparisons difficult. Samsung looks more versatile, although Apple’s charging ecosystem remains more polished.
Verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins on battery capacity and charging flexibility, but the iPhone Duo looks stronger for raw performance thanks to its A20 Pro chip.
3. Camera
Main and Secondary Lenses
The iPhone Duo uses a 48MP main camera with sensor-shift stabilization alongside a 48MP ultrawide with a 120-degree field of view. Its video credentials are particularly ambitious, including 4K recording at up to 120fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes and spatial video. This makes the Duo unusually focused on creators for a foldable.
Samsung also uses a 50MP main camera and 50MP ultrawide, with autofocus on the latter and support for 8K video at 30fps. The higher-resolution ultrawide and 8K recording give Samsung useful versatility. However, Apple’s combination of advanced stabilization, Dolby Vision, ProRes and spatial capture makes the Duo feel like the more serious video machine.
Selfie Camera
The iPhone Duo has an under-display selfie camera, complemented by a 12MP cover camera with autofocus. The cover camera is particularly interesting because its multi-aspect design is built around flexible framing rather than simply offering another basic selfie sensor. That could make the folded shooting experience more natural.
Samsung uses a 10MP inner selfie camera and another 10MP cover camera. These are conventional solutions and should handle calls and casual selfies well, but they lack the novelty of Apple’s under-display approach. Samsung’s simpler setup may produce predictable results, while Apple’s implementation better preserves the uninterrupted inner-screen experience.
Verdict
The iPhone Duo takes the camera win, particularly for video, stabilization, and creator-focused features, although Samsung offers 8K recording and a stronger-looking ultrawide setup.
4. Pricing
The iPhone Duo is priced around $2,000 / ₹3,00,000, putting it firmly into ultra-premium territory. Its 2TB configuration, titanium construction, and Apple ecosystem help explain the positioning, but the asking price makes it a luxury purchase even among foldables.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced around $1,900 / ₹1,80,000, depending on market and configuration. That gives Samsung a substantial advantage, particularly for buyers who want a high-end foldable without reaching Apple’s pricing level. The difference becomes even more meaningful for users who do not need the Duo’s maximum storage or ecosystem benefits.
The iPhone Duo can justify its premium through the A20 Pro chip, advanced camera capabilities, titanium build, 2TB storage, and Apple-specific features such as satellite services. However, those benefits matter most to users already committed to Apple’s ecosystem or demanding the highest-end configuration.
Samsung offers a more balanced proposition. DeX, 16GB RAM, a large productivity-focused display and S Pen support make the Fold 8 feel like a phone, tablet and lightweight workstation combined. For most buyers, Samsung provides more functionality per rupee, while Apple feels aimed at enthusiasts willing to pay for exclusivity.
Verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers significantly better value for money. The iPhone Duo is more aspirational, but Samsung delivers broader functionality at a lower price.
Disclaimer: Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.
5. Conclusion
The iPhone Duo’s biggest strengths are its A20 Pro processor, 2TB storage ceiling, titanium construction, Nano Texture foldable display, Dolby Vision video and Apple ecosystem integration. Its under-display inner camera and satellite connectivity further separate it from conventional foldables. More importantly, it introduces a distinctly Apple interpretation of the category.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains the more versatile workhorse. Samsung DeX, S Pen support, 16GB RAM, 8K video, reverse wireless charging and Android’s flexibility make it better suited to users who want their foldable to replace more traditional computing devices. The Duo feels more luxurious; the Fold 8 feels more useful.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the overall winner for its stronger value, productivity features and versatility, while the iPhone Duo is the more exciting choice for Apple fans and premium-focused buyers.
FAQs
1. Which phone is better for photography, iPhone Duo or Galaxy Z Fold 8? The iPhone Duo offers a more creator-focused camera system, especially for video recording and stabilization.
2. Which phone delivers better gaming performance? The iPhone Duo’s A20 Pro should deliver excellent gaming performance, while Samsung offers more RAM for demanding multitasking.
3. Which foldable has better battery life? The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 4,800mAh battery and faster 45W wired charging.
4. Is the iPhone Duo worth its higher price? It can be worthwhile for Apple users wanting premium hardware, advanced video features and up to 2TB storage.
5. Should you buy iPhone Duo or Galaxy Z Fold 8? Choose the iPhone Duo for Apple’s ecosystem and premium features; choose Samsung for productivity and better value.
Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.
Digital Chat Station has shared a new leak about the Oppo Find X10 series, and this time, the details are more conclusive. It covers both the standard Find X10 and the higher-end Find X10 Pro Max.
Starting with the Find X10, the tipster says the phone will feature a 200MP f/1.6 main camera alongside a 200MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto camera. This matches earlier reports about dual 200-megapixel cameras on the standard model.
The phone is also expected to pack an 8,000mAh battery, with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 80W wired charging was already spotted in 3C certification, which also revealed support for 50W wireless charging.
The latest leak adds some details about the display. The Find X10 is said to have a 0.99mm ultra-narrow bezel, likely made possible by LIPO packaging technology. Earlier reports suggested that this technology could be used across the entire Find X10 lineup.
Oppo is also said to offer Hasselblad teleconverter support with the standard Find X10.
Find X10 Pro Max gets three 200MP cameras
The Find X10 Pro Max takes the camera setup to a whole new level. It will have a 200MP f/1.5 main camera using a large sensor designed for high dynamic range, along with a 200MP 13mm ultra-wide camera and a 200MP f/2.1 periscope telephoto camera.
The periscope camera is also expected to support 10cm macro photography. Everything matches the details Oppo recently revealed about the phone, including the f/1.5 main camera and macro-capable periscope lens.
The Pro Max is also said to use the same 8,000mAh battery as the standard model, along with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Under the hood, it is expected to run on MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip.
On paper, the main difference between the two models is in the camera setup. The Find X10 has two 200MP cameras, while the Pro Max adds a third 200MP sensor for ultra-wide shots. The Pro Max also gets a slightly wider f/1.5 aperture for its main camera compared with the f/1.6 aperture on the standard model.
We’ll have to wait for Oppo’s official announcement to see how these differences translate into real-world camera performance and whether the Pro Max’s upgrades will justify its higher price.
Samsung’s upcoming clip-on earbuds are starting to look more real. Back in April, a Samsung app revealed references to a device called Galaxy Buds Able. The device used an unusual SM-U600 model number instead of the SM-R series seen on Samsung’s previous Galaxy Buds models.
The earbuds are now reportedly known as the Samsung Galaxy Buds On. New design vector graphics have surfaced through SammyGuru, showing the earbud in black.
Galaxy Buds On could use head gestures and automatic volume
The more interesting details are about how the earbuds could work in everyday use. According to the leaked graphics, the Galaxy Buds On will support head gestures that Samsung introduced with Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. The leak doesn’t say exactly which commands will be supported, but playback and call controls are likely possibilities.
The earbuds are also said to feature automatic volume adjustment based on the surrounding noise. If you’re in a busy train station or airport, the volume could increase to make the audio easier to hear. When you move somewhere quieter, it could automatically drop again.
Such a feature makes sense for a clip-on, open-ear design. Unlike traditional in-ear earbuds, these don’t seal the ear canal, so outside noise can compete more easily with the audio you’re listening to.
Voice controls are also reportedly part of the package. Users could start a voice memo or activate Gemini and Bixby without reaching for their phone.
Another feature mentioned in the leak is sleep detection. If the earbuds detect that you’ve fallen asleep, they could automatically pause the audio instead of continuing to play through the night.
Samsung has yet to officially confirm the Galaxy Buds On. There is also no confirmed launch date or final specification list, so these features could still change before release.
Huawei’s newest flagship just went on sale and people are clearly interested in its unusual shape. The Pura X View, which is the world’s first wide-screen non-foldable smartphone, saw solid demand right out of the gate.
It launched on September 7 in China with special gifts for buyers and exclusive university student benefits worth up to 944 yuan (~€121). According to Wall Street News (via ITHome), the phone sold more than 180,000 units on its first day. For some context, the earlier Pura X and Pura X Max have already shipped over 2.9 million units combined.
Under the hood it’s running a Kirin 9030S processor and a pretty large 6,400 mm² vapor chamber for cooling. The front is a 6.39″ flat OLED with a 2232 × 1320 resolution and a slightly wider 16:9.5 aspect ratio. The bezels are tiny at just 1.05 mm on all four sides, giving it a 96.1% screen-to-body ratio. You also get 120 Hz refresh rate, 2160 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, a local peak of 6500 nits, and Kunlun glass protection.
The camera setup is a quad system on the back: a 200 MP RYYB main camera (1/1.28″ sensor, f/1.8, OIS), a 50 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.6, OIS, 88 mm equivalent), an 8 MP ultra-wide, and Huawei’s second-generation red maple primary color camera. Up front sits a 40 MP camera with a 1/2.55-inch sensor. It ships with HarmonyOS 7 and adds Huawei Share’s remote data transfer feature.
Battery life looks strong too: a 7000 mAh silicon-anode cell with 66 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. The phone itself is about 6.68 mm thick and weighs roughly 201 g. Color options are Shadow Red, Linen Gray, Zero White, and Midnight Black. It also has IP68 and IP69 ratings, two-way BeiDou satellite messaging, and eSIM support.
A wider screen in a regular slab phone, a big battery, and a solid first-day sales number make the Pura X View an interesting new entry in Huawei’s Pura lineup.
iQOO looks ready to drop a small but serious gaming tablet. Official teasers and confirmations point to a late-September launch in China, lined up right alongside the company’s next flagship phone.
The iQOO Pad Ultra will have an 8.8″ screen. It’s surprisingly slim and light for what it’s packing: just 5.74 mm thick and 298 g. iQOO has already confirmed a built-in cooling fan that measures 30×30×3.5 mm. That little fan covers 1,661 mm² of heat dissipation area, spins up to 14,500 rpm, and pushes out 0.94 CFM of airflow, basically there to keep the tablet from throttling when you’re deep into a long gaming session.
Two dedicated accessories are coming with it. One is a stretchable game controller that has its own USB-C port, micro-switches, and a Hall-effect joystick for better precision. The other is a simple back grip meant to make long play sessions more comfortable.
Earlier leaks say it’ll use an OLED panel with a centered single hole-punch camera and narrow bezels all around. Expect a square Deco design with an air vent. Power should come from a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, paired with a battery in the 9,000 mAh range. Colors so far are listed as Shadow Black and Star Silver.
Full specs and pricing still aren’t official, but the combination of a compact form factor, active cooling, and gaming-focused accessories makes it clear this is aimed at people who want performance on the go. For now it looks like a China-only release, with no global plans confirmed yet. More details should start rolling out as the launch gets closer.
Apple’s first foldable only just got announced, and one of its coolest little software tricks has already shown up on a Samsung.
People have been pretty positive about the iPhone Duo so far, especially the way iOS 27 handles the dual-screen setup. The detail that stood out the most is this smooth transition animation when you open or close the phone. As the device folds, the wallpaper kind of dissolves and looks like it’s sliding through the moving half of the screen before popping up on the other side. It’s a clever visual trick that uses motion data and gradients so it doesn’t just feel like a hard cut between displays.
A Galaxy Z Fold 8 owner on Reddit (moomanjohnny) saw it and got a bit of FOMO. He posted that after watching Apple’s demo he poked around and realised the Fold 8 also has a really accurate hinge sensor. From there it was pretty straightforward: grab the hinge sensor values and use them to drive a similar transition on both screens.
The result looks surprisingly close. The half of the display that’s opening or closing goes semi-transparent so you can see the content underneath, just like the iPhone version. Same idea: sensors plus visual tricks, not actual see-through screens.
WTF!! A Reddit user already recreated the iPhone Duo animation on Galaxy Z Fold 8 🥵 pic.twitter.com/63tE45HeYq
It’s still just a proof-of-concept, not a real system feature. The guy used home-screen screenshots, some shaders, and the hinge-angle data Android already makes available. Samsung doesn’t currently let third-party apps dig deep enough into the system to make this a native One UI thing. Even so, the Reddit crowd was impressed by how quickly someone pulled it off.
Apple’s version looks polished, but the almost-instant Android recreation (although just a proof-of-concept) shows the hardware side is already capable of doing something very similar, if the brand ever decides to build it in themselves.
Xiaomi has released and open-sourced Xiaomi-CocktailASR-1, a speech recognition model designed to handle one of the harder problems in audio transcription: picking out one person’s voice when multiple people are speaking at the same time.
Xiaomi calls this the “cocktail party problem.” Most speech recognition models work well when only one person is talking, but things get much harder when several voices overlap. This can lead to garbled text, merged sentences, or parts of a conversation being assigned to the wrong speaker.
Representational Image | AI-generated
The challenge is similar to what Xiaomi addressed with its OmniVoice text-to-speech model, although CocktailASR-1 works in the opposite direction by isolating and transcribing speech rather than generating it.
How Xiaomi-CocktailASR-1 works
To use CocktailASR-1, you first need to provide a short audio clip of the person you want to track. The model uses that clip as a voice reference and then searches through a recording with multiple speakers to identify and transcribe only that person’s speech.
Xiaomi built CocktailASR-1 around an end-to-end LLM architecture. The company says it has achieved state-of-the-art results across several multi-speaker speech recognition benchmarks, outperforming existing approaches designed for the same task.
The model is not limited to noisy group conversations, either. With just one speaker, Xiaomi says CocktailASR-1 performs at around the same level as standard automatic speech recognition (ASR) models. This means users do not have to give up single-speaker performance to get better results in crowded audio.
It can also avoid making unnecessary guesses. If the selected speaker does not appear in a recording, the model returns empty text instead of trying to transcribe another person’s voice.
CocktailASR-1 also includes a chain-of-thought reasoning mode, allowing users to inspect the reasoning associated with a transcription rather than only seeing the final text.
Xiaomi-CocktailASR-1 is the latest in a growing list of AI models that Xiaomi has open-sourced. It follows releases such as MiMo-V2-Flash and Xiaomi Robotics-0. The model is now available on GitHub and Hugging Face for developers to try and explore.
Samsung is giving Indian buyers another way to get its latest flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now joined Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program. This brings the two devices to Samsung’s official refurbished sales channel at lower prices.
The Galaxy S26 Certified Re-Newed model with 256GB storage is priced at Rs 74,799, while the 512GB version costs Rs 91,799. The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at Rs 1,18,999 for 256GB and goes up to Rs 1,35,999 for the 512GB model. Samsung says the refurbished devices can be priced at up to 85% of their original launch prices, with availability and configurations depending on stock.
The company’s renewal process includes inspection, cleaning, refurbishment, and testing. Samsung uses genuine components when replacements are required, while each phone gets a certified battery that meets its quality and performance requirements. The devices are also reset to remove previous user data and updated to the latest available software before sale.
The Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an Exynos 2600 chipset, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, along with a 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra steps things up with a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and built-in Privacy Display. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and packs a 200-megapixel main camera alongside 50-megapixel periscope and ultrawide cameras and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. A 5,000mAh battery supports 60W wired and 25W wireless charging.
DailyObjects has announced its largest-ever phone case collection around the latest iPhone lineup. The range also includes a new approach to protecting Apple’s first foldable iPhone, alongside refreshed designs for the Pro models.
DailyObjects expands its iPhone 18 case lineup
The new collection covers the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with DailyObjects expanding its Stack modular case range through new materials and colour options. The Stack Leatherette cases come in Iris Black, Dune, Twilight Blue and Dahlia Red, featuring a fine-grain finish, anodised aluminium buttons, reinforced corners and a raised camera bezel. They also include a conductive Camera Control cover that retains click and swipe functionality while protecting the control.
Stack Signature cases add Fig and Lagoon colour options, designed to match the finishes of the new iPhone models. The cases work with DailyObjects’ wider Stack ecosystem of stands, wallets, grips and lanyards, allowing users to build different accessory combinations.
For users who prefer a transparent case, Stack Clear is available in Raven and Flamingo. It uses a UV coating aimed at improving scratch resistance and reducing the yellowing that can affect clear cases over time. The new collection starts at Rs 2,299, while the Stack Leatherette option is priced at Rs 3,099.
DailyObjects is also preparing Span, its first case designed for the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Rather than using two separate shells connected by a gap, the one-piece design incorporates its own hinge and extends protection across the phone’s spine. It is scheduled to arrive in October in Carbon, Indigo and Slate, with matching magnetic kickstands available separately.
More than 50 artist-led designs for the iPhone 18 series are also planned for later this month. The collection is available through DailyObjects’ website and retail stores, while the brand says its phone case business is growing 41% year on year.
Xiaomi first introduced the Mijia Portable Inflator on Xiaomi Youpin last September as a crowdfunding gadget for 159 yuan. A year later, the pump is now available on JD.com for 199 yuan.
The portable pump is designed for topping up bicycle, electric vehicle, and motorcycle tires, as well as sports balls. You can also keep it in your car as a backup for adding air to a tire during an emergency.
At 240g, the inflator is light enough to carry in a bag without adding much weight. It has a matte IML finish designed to resist scratches and everyday wear. An adjustable L-shaped air hose connects to different types of valves, while the multi-segment display shows the remaining battery level. Its compact design also makes it easy to store.
Xiaomi Mijia Portable Air Inflator features
The pump uses a high-precision die-cast alloy cylinder that can reach pressures of up to 150psi. Xiaomi says it can inflate a bicycle tire from empty in around 60 seconds.
There are preset modes for motorcycles, bicycles, and balls, along with a custom mode. The custom mode remembers your last pressure setting, so you don’t have to enter it again when inflating the same type of tire. It also has a built-in light on the bottom that can provide a constant white light or an SOS flashing signal.
Power comes from a 2000mAh lithium-ion battery, which Xiaomi says is enough to inflate up to eight empty bicycle tires on a single charge. The pump can measure tire pressure within ±1psi and automatically calibrates itself every time it is turned on. Once the selected pressure is reached, the inflator automatically stops pumping.
The portable model is not Xiaomi’s only new inflator. The company recently launched the Mijia Air Pump 3, which is a larger model with two 2500mAh batteries and is aimed more at faster car-tire inflation.
For smaller jobs involving bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, or balls, the Mijia Portable Air Inflator offers a more compact option. It is now available on JD.com for 199 yuan (~ $30).
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