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Huawei Pura X New Colors Launched: Stylish Orange and Purple Variants Announced

Huawei is giving its Huawei Pura X a small refresh more than a year after launch, adding two new color options without changing the hardware. The update was announced earlier today alongside the Pura X Max.

Huawei Pura X foldable phone

The new finishes are Stylish Orange and Stylish Purple. They sit alongside existing options like Phantom Night Black, Zero Degree White, Moon Shadow Gray, Stylish Red, and Stylish Green. The design remains the same multi-tone style seen on some earlier variants. On the Stylish Orange version, the frame and front are dark gray, while the back is split into three sections with two shades of orange and a beige panel. The Stylish Purple version uses a white gold frame and front, with the back divided into three shades of purple.

Both new colors are only available in a 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant, priced at CNY 7,999 ($1,173). Sales have started on Vmall. Huawei is also bundling a one-year Huawei Care+ plan for purchases made before May 5. The plan covers accidental damage and includes access to support services.

The rest of the device remains unchanged. On the outside, there is a 3.5-inch OLED cover display with a 980×980 resolution and a square 1:1 aspect ratio. Unfolded, it reveals a 6.3-inch OLED main screen with a 2120×1320 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio, which offers more room for reading and split-screen use.

The camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 40MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. There is also a 10.7MP front camera, though the rear cameras can be used for selfies.

Other features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, satellite communication, and a USB 3.1 Type-C port. The phone is IPX8 rated for water resistance. It runs on Hongmeng OS 5 and is powered by a 4,720mAh battery with support for 66W wired and 40W wireless charging. Huawei has not revealed the chipset used in the device.

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SanDisk launches QuickFlow TF card reader with USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

SanDisk has introduced the QuickFlow TF card reader in the Chinese market. It is now available on JD.com for 298 yuan ($44). In the global market, it is available for $49.99.

SanDisk QuickFlow TF

SanDisk QuickFlow TF Specifications

The SanDisk QuickFlow reader is a compact, high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 device designed for creators managing large media files. It enables fast transfers of high-resolution RAW images and 4K UHD videos, reducing wait times and streamlining workflows between shooting, editing, and backup.

The QuickFlow TF card reader supports both UHS-I and UHS-II microSD cards. This gives users flexibility in choosing storage formats without worrying about compatibility issues. SanDisk designed the reader to handle large files without bottlenecks, which makes it a good option for photographers, videographers, and other content creators.

SanDisk kept the design compact and lightweight, with the reader measuring 30.48 x 20.70 x 8.76 mm and weighing just 21.2 grams. Its small size allows it to fit easily into camera bags, backpacks, or even pockets, making it easy to carry between locations. The device comes in a minimal black finish.

The reader works with a variety of devices, including laptops, desktops, and some smartphones that have USB-C ports. SanDisk ensured backward compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 standards, which makes the reader suitable for both modern and older systems.

SanDisk QuickFlow TF

The SanDisk QuickFlow reader is designed for various environments, with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C and storage temperatures from -10°C to 70°C. It includes a 2-year limited warranty for added durability and reliability.

In related news, ADATA has recently introduced the Urban Tapsafe portable SSD with NFC-based unlocking and speeds of up to 1900MB/s, while Samsung has launched an 8TB variant of the 870 EVO SSD backed by a 5-year warranty.

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Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to debut Samsung’s Si-C battery

Samsung might finally be getting serious about fixing one of its biggest weak spots in the flagship space: battery tech. Fresh leaks suggest the company is making real progress on silicon-carbon (Si-C) batteries, and the Galaxy S27 Ultra is now being tipped as the phone where this upgrade could actually show up.

For a while now, Samsung has been trailing behind a few Chinese brands that have already moved to Si-C cells. The advantage is higher energy density, meaning you can fit more capacity without making the phone thicker. In comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is still stuck with a 5,000mAh battery.

New details, reportedly from Samsung SDI documents shared via the Schrodingerintel blog, give a clearer picture of what’s being tested internally. The company has apparently been experimenting with silicon-carbon batteries ranging from 12,000mAh all the way up to 20,000mAh.

One of the more interesting configurations mentioned is a dual-cell setup labeled SDI-DC12K-SiC-V2. It combines a 6,800mAh cell (around 4.7mm thick) with a 5,200mAh cell (about 3.2mm). The 6,800mAh cell or a similar version of it could realistically fit inside the Galaxy S27 Ultra without going overboard on thickness.

The bigger issue, though, seems to be longevity. The 20,000mAh setup reportedly managed around 960 charge cycles before failing. That’s quite a bit short of the ~1,500 cycles expected for commercial use. And that gap likely explains why we didn’t see this tech make it into the S26 series.

From what’s being said, Samsung engineers are now working on improving things like separator materials, stacking techniques, and battery management to get those numbers up to a usable level.

Interestingly, Samsung has already admitted it’s behind in battery tech. That alone kind of hints that a shift is coming sooner rather than later. If the South Korean giant manages to sort out the durability issues in time, the S27 Ultra could end up being a pretty big moment for Galaxy fans.

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POCO C81 and C81X Set for India Launch: What to Expect from the Budget Phones

POCO is set to launch two new budget 4G smartphones in India on April 23, the POCO C81 and POCO C81X. These devices will replace the POCO C71 and focus largely on battery life and basic day-to-day performance.

POCO C81

The POCO C81 will come with a 6300mAh battery, which is 20 percent larger than the 5200mAh unit used in the previous model. Even with the bigger battery, POCO says the phone keeps a similar slim design. The company also claims the battery can hold up to 80 percent of its capacity after 1000 charging cycles. There is also a cold endurance mode that is meant to keep the phone running smoothly in low temperature conditions.

POCO C81

Charging support includes 15W wired charging with a charger included in the box. The phone also supports 7.5W reverse wired charging, so it can charge other devices when needed. Based on official teasers, the device will feature a 13MP rear camera.

In terms of hardware, the C81 is expected to have a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to run on the UNISOC T7250 chipset and ship with Android 16 along with Xiaomi HyperOS 3. The focus here is clearly on offering longer usage time for common tasks like messaging, social media, and video streaming.

POCO C81X

The POCO C81X will be a slightly more basic version. It will have a 5200mAh battery, but it will still keep the same charging setup with 15W wired charging and 7.5W reverse charging. It is also rated for 80 percent battery health after 1000 charging cycles. Software-level optimizations for managing background apps are expected here as well.

Both phones will be available on Flipkart after launch. More details, including pricing, will be shared at the official announcement.

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Huawei debuts MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition with first in-house PC chip, 70Wh battery, only 40W TDP

Huawei is clearly aiming for a younger crowd with its latest laptop, the MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition. At first glance, it’s the design that grabs attention. The laptop is slim (just 14.5mm) and light at around 1.33kg, but more importantly, it comes in colors you don’t usually see in this category—Wild Green, Cherry Blossom Pink Gold, and the safer Space Gray.

The Green and Pink versions even get round, color-matched keys, which give them a slightly quirky, lifestyle-device vibe, while the Gray sticks to a more conventional look.

Huawei has also tweaked the chassis with a new D-shell design and a surprisingly dense pattern of tiny air vents underneath, almost 5,000 of them. Typing should feel decent too, thanks to 1.5mm key travel.

You’re getting a 14.2-inch OLED panel with a sharp 2.8K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Add in full sRGB and P3 color coverage, 1.07 billion colors, and Huawei’s PaperMatte layer for reduced glare, and it’s clearly aimed at both content consumption and light creative work.

Under the hood, the laptop runs on Huawei’s Kirin X90 chip, paired with HarmonyOS 6.1. Performance-wise, it’s backed by a 40W TDP and a dual-fan cooling system, which should be enough for everyday productivity and multitasking. Battery life looks strong on paper too—a 70Wh battery rated for up to 21 hours of local video playback and 20 hours of streaming.

HarmonyOS itself brings a bunch of AI features like Celia Deep Research and note-taking tools, plus tighter ecosystem integration if you’re already using Huawei devices. There’s also support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Huawei’s NearLink tech, along with a full set of ports.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing starts at 6,599 yuan (equivalent to $967) and goes up to 8,599 yuan depending on the configuration, with sales starting from April 28 in the home country.

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Huawei Sound X5 debuts with eight-unit speaker setup, 126mm woofer, and 18K real gold

Huawei has introduced a new smart speaker as part of its latest launch event, and this one leans heavily on both sound quality and smart features. The Huawei Sound X5 was announced alongside the Pura 90 series and WATCH FIT 5 series, expanding the company’s growing ecosystem of connected devices.

At its core, the Sound X5 focuses on audio. Huawei is using an eight-unit, three-way speaker setup, consisting of a 126 mm woofer, four 48 mm midrange drivers, a 35 mm tweeter, and two passive radiators. The idea here is better separation across lows, mids, and highs. Huawei claims bass can go down to 36Hz, which should add a bit more depth compared to smaller speakers.

The rated output is around 160W, broken down into a 60W woofer, four 20W midrange drivers, and a 20W tweeter. For comparison, the Huawei Sound X4 featured a 50W 120.7mm woofer, four 38.1mm 5W full-range speakers, a 31.8mm 3W tweeter, and two passive radiators.

There’s also a push toward smarter interactions this time. The speaker runs on an updated HarmonyOS AI model, with support for more natural voice commands and continuous conversations. In theory, that means less rigid phrasing when you’re trying to control it.

Connectivity is also built around Huawei’s ecosystem. With HarmonyOS Smart Connect, the Sound X5 can link with other devices for things like quick audio sharing or basic smart home control. There are also smaller additions like gesture controls and a sleep mode.

Huawei has also included lighting effects that react to sound, adding a bit of visual feedback while music is playing. It’s not essential, but it does help the speaker stand out a little.

Pricing and availability:

It comes in black, white, and gold finishes, with pricing starting at 2,199 yuan. The gold version is priced slightly higher at 2,499 yuan, likely due to its passive radiator being plated with 18K gold. The product is currently available for purchase through the company’s official website in China.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones launched so far: Complete list

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones list

Even though newer Snapdragon 8-series chipsets are available, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 remains a solid high-performance mobile processor, even in 2026. It has a high-performance CPU, a powerful GPU for graphics-intensive games, and a reliable modem. And the best part? The prices have dropped over the years, offering a solid value for the money. Check out the list of all Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones below to find out your next best upgrade.

[Note: To keep the list relevant for our audience, we haven’t included phones that are only available in China.]

List of phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Samsung phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

While the Galaxy S24 Ultra is sold everywhere with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the regular S24 and S24+ is offered in two chip variants. Markets like the US, Canada, and Japan get the Snapdragon variant, while the rest of the world gets the Exynos 2400 variant.

The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, but the device has only been released in Korea.

Samsung Galaxy S24

  • Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor:
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) – the US, Canada, and China
    • Samsung Exynos 2400 (4 nm) – Other markets
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Samsung Galaxy S24+

  • Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor:
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) – the US, Canada, and China
    • Samsung Exynos 2400 (4 nm) – Other markets
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4900mAh
  • Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

  • Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • Display:
    • Main: 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
    • Cover: 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak) 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 123˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera:
    • On main screen: 4MP
    • On cover screen: 10MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4400mAh
  • Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

  • Display:
    • Main: 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
    • Cover: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED, 60Hz, 1600nits (peak) 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 12MP (ultrawide, 123˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 10MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

  • Display:
    • Main: 8.0-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
    • Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak) 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 123˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera:
    • On main screen: 4MP
    • On cover screen: 10MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4400mAh
  • Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

OnePlus phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

OnePlus 13R

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide, 112˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

OnePlus 12

  • Display: 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 48MP (ultrawide, 114˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5400mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Xiaomi 14

  • Display: 6.36-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 115˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4610mAh
  • Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 14 Pro

  • Display: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 115˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4880mAh
  • Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

  • Display: 6.73-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 122˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

POCO F7 Pro

  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3200nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 20MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 90W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C

Vivo, iQOO phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Vivo X Fold 5

  • Display:
    • Main: 8.03-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
    • Cover: 6.53-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 5500nits (peak) 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 119˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera:
    • On main screen: 20MP
    • On cover screen: 20MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired), 40W (wireless), 5W (reverse wireless) , reverse wired
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Vivo X Fold 3 Pro

  • Display:
    • Main: 8.03-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
    • Cover: 6.53-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak) 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 119˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera:
    • On main screen: 32MP
    • On cover screen: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5700mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), reverse wireless
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

iQOO 12

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 3000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 119˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Charging: 120W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

Asus phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Asus ROG Phone 8

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, HDR10, 2500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 32MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 13MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5500mAh
  • Charging: 65W (wired) – international, 30W (wired) – India, 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, HDR10, 2500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 32MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 13MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5500mAh
  • Charging: 65W (wired) – international, 30W (wired) – India, 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 185Hz, HDR10, 2500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 13MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view), 5MP (macro)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5500mAh
  • Charging: 65W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10, 2500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 32MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 13MP (ultrawide, 120˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5500mAh
  • Charging: 65W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C

Nubia phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro

  • Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro)
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 14
  • Battery: 6500mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

Nubia RedMagic 9S Pro

  • Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 14
  • Battery: 6500mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

Nubia RedMagic 10 Air

  • Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

Nubia Z60 Ultra

  • Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 3.3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 100˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1

Honor phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

Honor Magic 6 Pro

  • Display: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Dolby Vision, 5000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 180MP (periscope telephoto, 2.5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 122˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 5600mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired), 66W (wireless), 5W (reverse wired), reverse wireless
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Honor 400 Pro

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 5000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide, 112˚ field of view)
  • Selfie camera: 50MP (wide), 2MP (depth)
  • OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh (International), 5300mAh (Europe)
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 5W (reverse wired), reverse wireless
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

Edifier launches Huazai Melo Bar Bluetooth speaker with RGB lighting & interchangeable panels

Edifier has launched its latest desktop Bluetooth speaker, the Huazai Melo Bar, in the Chinese market. It is priced at 329 yuan ($48) and is now available on JD.com. The speaker is available in two colors, Mist White and Night Black.

Edifier Huazai Melo Bar speaker

Edifier Melo Bar Specifications

The Edifier Melo Bar uses dual 52mm drivers with a symmetrical bass reflex system for enhanced bass and clear mids and highs. It features a Class D amplifier, providing 5W total continuous output (10W peak), and DSP tuning for balanced sound in all modes.

The speaker includes a built-in microphone with AEC echo-cancellation for clear calls and offers three audio modes: Music for detailed sound, Game for spatial positioning, and Movie for immersive audio.

Edifier Huazai Melo Bar speaker

Edifier includes a modular light panel system in the Melo Bar with 10 themed panels and a blank DIY panel for custom designs. It features 15 lighting effects and an RGB system with 16.8 million colors, customizable via onboard controls, the Edifier Connect app, or TempoHub PC software.

The Melo Bar offers versatile connectivity with Bluetooth 6.0 for stable, efficient wireless performance and a USB wired mode for combined power and audio. It supports Bluetooth protocols like A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP, with a wireless range of up to 10 meters.

Edifier Huazai Melo Bar speaker

The speaker features physical controls for adjusting volume, lighting effects, and sound profiles, along with indicator lights for input modes and a do-not-disturb mode for uninterrupted use.

In related news, JBL has recently launched the Flip Essential 3 SE Bluetooth speaker with IP67-rated durability and up to 12 hours of battery life, while Samsung has unveiled its 2026 home audio lineup, introducing new Music Studio speakers and Q-Series soundbars.

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Huawei debuts WATCH FIT 5 series with 3000-nit AMOLED, 2.5D glass, up to 10-day battery

Huawei has officially launched the WATCH FIT 5 series, adding a new set of smartwatches to its lineup. The announcement came during the Pura series event, and as expected, the focus is on a mix of design, fitness features, and battery life rather than anything too experimental.

The WATCH FIT 5 Pro comes with a 1.92-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 × 408. It’s surrounded by fairly slim 1.8mm bezels and protected with a 2.5D glass, which gives the watch a modern look overall. The display reaches up to 3000 nits, so visibility outdoors shouldn’t be much of a problem.

Just like last year’s WATCH Fit 4 Pro, the successor uses a titanium alloy bezel, and Huawei is pairing it with a woven strap that’s meant to feel lighter and more comfortable. Without the strap, the watch weighs 30.4 grams. Color options include White, Orange, and Black.

On the feature side, Huawei is leaning into shorter, more casual workouts. There are additions like “cycling assistant” and a golf mode. Health tracking includes ECG support and some form of blood sugar monitoring research, though how that works in practice will matter more than the feature list itself.

The list of sensors includes:

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope sensor
  • Geomagnetic sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Optical heart rate sensor
  • barometric pressure sensor
  • Temperature sensor
  • ECG sensor
  • Depth sensor

Battery life is fairly typical for this category. Huawei says the WATCH FIT 5 Pro can last up to 7 days of regular use, or around 10 days if you’re not pushing it too hard.

The standard WATCH FIT 5 gets a slightly smaller 1.82-inch AMOLED display, though it keeps the same resolution as the Pro and reaches up to 2500 nits brightness. It also includes most of the same sensors, just without ECG and the depth sensor. It comes in purple, green, white, and black, and is aimed at users who want a lighter watch at 27g, versus 30.4g for the Pro, without all the extra features.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing starts at 1099 yuan for the WATCH FIT 5 and 2099 yuan for the Pro. The standard model went up for pre-order on April 20 and goes on sale April 29, while the Pro opens for pre-orders on April 29 and will be available from May 15.

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Huawei launches AI Glasses with in-house AI chip and titanium hinge

Huawei has introduced its new AI-powered smart glasses at its latest Pura series launch event. The device was unveiled by He Gang, CEO of Huawei Terminal BG, who wore the glasses during the presentation.

The product, called Huawei AI Glasses, comes in three color options: titanium silver gray, shimmering silver, and modern black. Huawei is also offering both round and square frame designs. 

Huawei AI glasses launch specs price

The glasses retail for 2,499 yuan (~ $367) for the titanium silver gray and modern black versions, while the shimmering silver model is priced higher at 2,899 yuan (~ $425). Pre-orders begin on April 20, with sales starting April 25.

Huawei AI Glasses Specifications 

On design, the glasses are lightweight and will feel closer to your everyday eyewear. The company says it uses new lightweight materials and precision stacking techniques. The temples measure 6.25 mm, and the total weight is 35.5 grams. 

Huawei AI Glasses Design

Huawei also claims the design is based on analysis of over 300,000 head shapes in Asia, which it uses to build what it calls a “golden triangle” structure for balance.

The glasses use a self-developed titanium alloy hinge system, which Huawei says improves stability by 21% compared to competing products. There is also mention of a 0.65 mm effective amplitude and a 120 square millimeter vibration area, which relates to the frame’s mechanical movement and fit.

Inside, the glasses are powered by a Huawei-developed AI chip. The company claims near-instant response times for voice interactions, with support for voice wake-up and a one-click AI shortcut. A few of the key features include “See the World” through Huawei’s Xiaoyi assistant and an Alipay “Look and Pay” function.

Huawei AI Glasses Features

For media use, the glasses come with a 1/2.8-inch image sensor. Huawei says it supports AI RAW multi-frame fusion, along with AI-assisted composition correction and first-person perspective live streaming.

Alongside the hardware, Huawei is also launching a companion app called Huawei Glasses App. It supports pairing, smart audio broadcasting, automatic content import, and device collaboration with other Huawei products.

The Huawei AI Glasses are rated for up to 12 hours of general use, including around 8 hours of voice calls and 9 hours of continuous music playback. 

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Honor Magic 9 Pro Max tipped to feature dual 200MP cameras

Reports have revealed the next-generation flagship lineup from Honor will include the Magic 9 Pro Max apart from the Magic 9 and Magic 9 Pro. A new Weibo post has revealed the Pro Max’s variants camera capacities well ahead of the launch, which is expected to take place in October this year in China. Here’s a look at what the latest leak has revealed.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max camera upgrades tipped

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max’s leak by Smart Pikachu

According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, Honor is working on a new Pro Max variant as part of the Magic 9 series. There is a possibility that this model may replace the previously expected Ultra version, suggesting a shift in naming strategy for the company’s premium devices.

One of the major highlights of the Magic 9 Pro Max is expected to be its dual 200-megapixel camera setup. This includes a primary sensor and a periscope telephoto lens, both aimed at delivering high-resolution imaging and improved zoom capabilities. The device is also tipped to introduce better stabilization to reduce blur and enhance clarity, especially during video recording.

Beyond still photography, Honor is reportedly focusing on refining video performance. The upcoming model is expected to deliver smoother footage, sharper visuals, and improved low-light video quality.

The leak also suggests that Honor may integrate ARRI imaging technology into the Magic 9 Pro Max. This partnership, previously seen on concept devices, could bring enhancements in colour science and video processing, further strengthening the phone’s imaging capabilities.

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Xiaomi launches Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro with auto safety shutoff and cooking timer

Xiaomi has launched a new smart kitchen appliance in China. The company’s latest product is the Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro, which debuted on the Youpin platform. 

It is priced at 2,299 yuan (~ $338), but a limited-time offer discounts it to 1,899 yuan (~ $279). The stove is designed for natural gas users with a priority on safety, automation, and energy efficiency.

Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro Launch Specs price

Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro Specifications 

At the core of the system is a pressure-sensitive titanium alloy probe that monitors pot temperature in real time. If it detects that a pot is overheating or running dry, the system can automatically shut off the gas and extinguish the flame. Xiaomi says this anti-dry-burning feature is available on the right burner.

Both burners also support a built-in timer ranging from 1 to 180 minutes. Once the set time is reached, the stove automatically turns off the gas flow and extinguishes the flame. 

Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro Specs

On the performance side, the stove delivers up to 5200W of heat output. Xiaomi claims it supports high-efficiency combustion with up to 70% thermal efficiency and meets new Level 1 energy efficiency standards. The company also estimates that users could save around 1,680 yuan in gas costs over eight years.

The design also focuses on maintenance. The stove uses an anti-fingerprint AG glass panel, removable burner heads, and a detachable pot rack for easier cleaning. It also includes an adjustable chassis, which allows installation without modifying existing kitchen cutouts.

The smart features also extend to the connected home ecosystem. When paired with the Mi Home app and a compatible range hood, the stove can send alerts for abnormal usage, such as flameouts or dry burning. However, Xiaomi notes that compatibility depends on specific models, especially for older range hoods.

Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro Design

There are also a few limitations. The anti-dry-burning system requires direct contact with metal cookware, meaning ceramic, glass, or earthen pots may not work well with this feature.

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Dell 15 with Intel Core Ultra 7, Arc Graphics & Wi-Fi 6, and ExpressCharge Goes Official in India

Dell Technologies has launched the Dell 15 laptop in India, aimed at users looking for a reliable machine for daily work, study, and communication, with added AI support.

Dell 15

The laptop is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, with options for the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 7 255H. Both operate within a 28W power range and are paired with Intel Arc integrated graphics. There is also a built-in NPU for handling AI tasks like video calls and presentations. A dedicated Copilot key gives quick access to AI features in Windows 11 Home.

It comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 1920×1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The screen supports up to 300 nits of brightness, uses a Wide Viewing Angle panel, and has an anti-glare coating. Dell has included ComfortView software to reduce blue light. For calls, the laptop features a 720p HD webcam, dual speakers, a single digital microphone, and AI-based noise reduction.

The Dell 15 uses a lift hinge design that slightly raises the keyboard for a better typing angle and airflow. It includes a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad, optional backlighting, and a precision touchpad. The body is made from PC+ABS plastic and comes in Carbon Black and Platinum Silver. It measures between 16.96 mm and 18.99 mm in thickness, with dimensions of 358.50 × 235.56 mm, and starts at 1.66 kg.

The laptop offers 8GB or 16GB DDR5 RAM at 5600 MT/s in a single-channel setup. Storage options include 512GB and 1TB SSD using QLC technology. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. Ports include USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 1.4 with 1080p at 60Hz, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It packs a 41Wh battery with ExpressCharge support, which can reach up to 80% in about an hour. Security features include TPM and an optional fingerprint reader with Windows Hello. Preloaded software includes Dell Optimizer, SupportAssist, Dell Digital Recovery, McAfee, and ComfortView.

Dell has also focused on sustainability, using 30% recycled plastic in parts like the palm rest and bottom cover. The battery uses up to 90% less cobalt, and the packaging is fully recycled or renewable. The laptop is certified with ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Gold with Climate+.

Pricing & availability

The Dell 15 starts at Rs. 69,699 in India and will be sold through Dell’s official website, Dell Exclusive Stores, and other retail outlets. Launch offers include up to Rs. 5,000 cashback on select bank credit card EMIs and no-cost EMI options for up to 12 months.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Roundup: Design, Display, Camera, Battery, and More

Oppo is set to make the Find X9 Ultra official on April 21 — tomorrow — and at this point, there isn’t much left to guess. Thanks to official teasers, certification listings, and a steady flow of leaks, we are already well aware of the Find X9 Ultra in full.

As you might know, it’s a photography-first phone, but it still comes with the usual checklist of flagship features: a large battery, a high-refresh-rate display, and a top-end chipset.

Still, most of the conversation around the device comes back to the camera system. So let’s go through a roundup of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to understand what it will offer in terms of cameras and other specs.

1. Cameras

Oppo’s collaboration with Hasselblad isn’t new, but this time it feels more integrated into the actual shooting experience. The company is introducing something called Hasselblad Master Mode 2.0.

The new mode is designed to deliver professional-grade photography with enhanced creative flexibility. This system introduces native film styles (Portra, 800T, TX400, XPAN), supports 16EV high dynamic range, and allows users to save up to 20 custom AI-powered presets. Not to forget, the system also supports RAW MAX and JPEG MAX across multiple focal lengths (14mm, 23mm, 46mm, 70mm, 140mm, 230mm).

As for the hardware, the Find X9 Ultra is expected to feature a quad-camera setup that includes two 200-megapixel sensors — one for the main camera and another for a 3x zoom lens.

Alongside that, there’s a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a separate 10x periscope telephoto lens. There’s also mention of a 3.2-megapixel multispectral sensor to help with color accuracy.

Here, the main sensor is said to be the Sony LYT-901, while the ultra-wide uses Sony’s LYT-600. The 3x zoom relies on an OmniVision OV52A sensor, and the 10x periscope uses a Samsung JN-series sensor.

On top of that, Oppo is reportedly working on an optional telephoto extender with 16 glass elements. For most people, the built-in 10x zoom can handle most scenarios, but those who need more reach can opt for the external kit. Oppo claims it can deliver up to 20x “optical-quality” zoom and a maximum of 120x digital zoom.

There’s also a redesigned prism structure in the telephoto system, which is said to improve long-distance shooting. Combined with optical calibration during manufacturing, Oppo seems to be focusing on consistency as much as raw zoom capability.

2. Design

The design of the Find X9 Ultra makes it clear what the phone is about. The back is dominated by a large circular camera module. Inside the circle are camera sensors arranged in a somewhat asymmetrical layout, sitting within a rounded rectangular island.

The rest of the back panel uses a leather-like texture with a dual-tone finish toward the bottom. It’s a small detail, but it likely helps with grip, especially on a device that weighs around 238 grams.

Color options are expected to include Velvet Sand Canyon (an orange finish), Earth Tundra (brown), and Polar Glacier (white). The top-tier 16GB + 1TB model may also come bundled with a special Hasselblad “Explorer Master Kit.

There are also a couple of physical additions worth noting. The Find X9 Ultra has a “Quick Button” at the bottom right, which will be useful for shortcuts or quick camera access. Meanwhile, there’s a “Snap Key” at the top left for accessing AI features.

3. The rest of the flagship checklist

Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Beyond the camera, the Find X9 Ultra mostly follows the expected formula for a high-end Android phone. It’s likely to feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, along with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Configurations are expected to go up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, with satellite connectivity reserved for the top variant.

Keeping everything running is a 7,050mAh battery that is expected to support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Other features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, an IR blaster, and a full set of durability ratings — IP68, IP69, and IP69K. The phone will run ColorOS 16, based on Android 16.

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Huawei launches Pura 90 with redesigned camera module and 6,500mAh battery

Huawei is rounding out its latest flagship Pura 90 lineup with the launch of the standard Pura 90. It sits below the Pro and Pro Max in the lineup, but still brings a surprisingly aggressive mix of camera hardware, battery life, and design.

At a glance, the Pura 90 shares the same rounded triangular (or “guitar pick”) camera module seen across the lineup, but the execution is noticeably different.

Huawei Pura 90 Launch Specs Price

Instead of the symmetrical triple-camera layout on the Pro Max, the standard Pura 90 goes for an asymmetrical design. It has one large circular camera paired with smaller surrounding sensors. The design makes the base model visually different from the part. 

On the front, you get a 6.8-inch display with a centered pill-shaped punch-hole cutout. Huawei Pura 90 Pro series, in comparison, has a single punch-hole design.

Camera and Battery

Even as the “entry” model in the lineup, Huawei isn’t holding back much on imaging.

The Pura 90 features a 50MP RYYB main camera with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 12.5MP RYYB ultra-wide (f/2.2) and a 50MP periscope telephoto offering 3.7x optical zoom, also with OIS. Like the rest of the series, it includes Huawei’s Red Maple color system for improved color accuracy.

Up front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera, and interestingly, Huawei is adding a Red Maple color camera on the front as well, something that’s not available on the Pro and Pro Max variants.

The Pura 90 packs a 6,500mAh battery, which is actually larger than the 6,000mAh unit found in the Pro Max. It supports 100W fast charging.

Unlike the new Kirin 9030 series, the Pura 90 is powered by the Kirin 9010S processor. Still, Huawei says the performance is about 15 percent better than the previous generation. 

Huawei Pura 90 Design and Battery

On the software side, the phone runs HarmonyOS 6.1, bringing the same AI-focused experience, visual refresh, and Xiaoyi assistant improvements seen across the rest of the Pura 90 series.

Despite the large battery, the Pura 90 comes in at just 7mm thick. 

Price and availability

The Huawei Pura 90 starts at 4,699 yuan for the 12GB + 256GB model. The 12GB + 512GB version is priced at 5,199 yuan, while the 16GB + 512GB variant comes in at 5,699 yuan.

Huawei Pura 90 Price (CNY)Approx. Price (USD)
12GB + 256GB4,699 yuan~$681
12GB + 512GB5,199 yuan~$754
16GB + 512GB5,699 yuan~$826

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The Best Ultra-Thin Power Banks with Fast Charging

Power banks are an essential accessory for staying connected on the go. Today’s devices are not just practical but also slim, lightweight, and stylish.

Several brands are designing ultra-thin power banks that combine portability with fast charging to meet the needs of modern users. Here are the top ultra-thin power banks for 2026, featuring fast charging and sleek designs.

1. Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank

Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W

Xiaomi delivers a premium experience with its UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank. The device features a 6mm profile and weighs just 98g, making it one of the lightest power banks on the market. It supports wireless charging up to 15W and wired fast charging up to 22.5W using a USB-C connection.

The device allows users to charge two devices simultaneously, making it versatile for multiple scenarios. Its durable aluminum alloy body and 10-layer safety protections ensure reliability during daily use.

Price: €59.99

2. Anker Nano Power Bank

Anker-Nano-Power-Bank

Anker focuses on comfort and performance with its Nano Power Bank. The power bank measures only 0.34 inches thick and weighs 4.3 ounces, making it discreet enough for pockets and bags. The device supports 15W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging and 20W USB-C fast charging via a wired connection.

The Anker Nano includes advanced safety features like dual temperature control chips and graphene cooling technology. These features prevent overheating while keeping the device’s temperature under 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Anker also offers the power bank in several premium colors, prioritizing both functionality and style.

Price: $59.99

3. Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim Magnetic Power Bank

Baseus has created an incredibly compact device with its PicoGo Magnetic Power Bank. At just 0.3 inches thick and weighing 3.8 ounces, the power bank is light enough to fit into a wallet or pocket. It has a capacity of 5,000mAh and supports both 15W magnetic wireless charging and 20W USB-C fast charging.

The device includes a heat dissipation system and a liquid silicone finish for better grip and temperature management. Baseus adds nine layers of safety protection, ensuring secure and reliable performance.

Price: $32.99

4. Baseus Card Magnetic Air Power Bank

Baseus Card Magnetic Air power bank

Baseus offers a more advanced option with its Card Magnetic Air Power Bank. This device features a 6.9mm aluminum unibody and weighs only a few ounces, maintaining portability without compromising performance. The power bank supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 22.5W wired fast charging, appealing to both iPhone and Android users.

The Card Magnetic Air includes additional features like NFC battery status tracking and AI-based power optimization. Baseus uses a glacier cooling matrix and graphene materials to improve heat dissipation and ensure safe charging.

This is available in the Chinese market now and might land in the global market soon.

Price: $44

5. Ugreen MagFlow Air

Ugreen combines sleekness and solid performance with its MagFlow Air. The power bank measures 8.6mm thick and weighs 127g, making it ideal for travel or everyday use. It supports Qi2-certified wireless charging up to 15W and offers 20W USB-C fast charging for wired devices.

The MagFlow Air uses strong magnets to hold devices securely in place during wireless charging. Its silicone finish prevents scratches and enhances comfort during use. Ugreen adds comprehensive safety measures to protect against overheating and power surges.

Price: $59.99

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Huawei launches Pura 90 Pro series with 200MP zoom and Kirin 9030S

Alongside the wide, book-style Pura X Max, Huawei also unveiled its more conventional flagships, the Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max today. The latter is the top-of-the-line model this generation, as there will be no Ultra variant. 

Starting with the display, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro features a 6.6-inch display, while the Pro Max stretches that to 6.9 inches. Both have a single punch-hole cutout.

Huawei is still trying to make things visually distinct. The Pro Max adopts what it calls an “emotional color aesthetic,” which has an industry-first dual-color gradient metal frame and a glowing borderless theme. It comes in Orange Ocean, Emerald Lake, Sunset Purple, Dawn Gold, and Obsidian Black.

The standard Pro tones things down slightly with Pink Guava, Orange Soda, Coconut White, and Mulberry Black.

Cameras

As for the camera, the Pura 90 Pro Max leads with a 50MP RYYB main sensor (1/1.28-inch) with OIS, paired with LOFIC tech and a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0. Huawei claims it offers up to 16 times greater dynamic range than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, alongside significantly improved highlight and shadow detail.

It’s backed by a 40MP RYYB ultra-wide camera and a 200MP RYYB periscope telephoto (also 1/1.28-inch), offering 4x optical zoom and up to 8x “optical-quality” zoom. Huawei says the telephoto system pulls in up to five times more light than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, thanks in part to what it calls an industry-first three-in-one super concentrating prism. It is also rated for CIPA 7.0 stabilization.

The standard Pura 90 Pro dials things back slightly but keeps the same core philosophy. It uses a 50MP RYYB main sensor (1/1.28-inch) with OIS and the same variable aperture setup (f/1.4–f/4.0), paired with a 12.5MP RYYB ultra-wide (13mm) and a 50MP periscope telephoto with 4x optical zoom and up to 8x optical-quality zoom.

Both phones fall under Huawei’s XMAGE branding and have a Red Maplee multispectral lens. The two also have features like 3D dynamic photos, portrait enhancements, and AI-assisted shooting tools.

Kirin 9030S and AI everywhere

Unlike the Kirin 9030 Pro on the Pura X Max foldable, both devices have the Kirin 9030S processor. The company claims a 200 percent improvement in NPU image understanding, along with gains in AI ISP color processing, telephoto video clarity, and stabilization accuracy.

On the software side, both phones run HarmonyOS 6.1. And AI is a major part of the pitch. Such features include AI pose recommendations, AI-assisted composition, portrait retouching, and one-click photo creation. The Xiaoyi assistant also gets upgrades like real-time pointing recognition and voiceprint detection.

The Pro Max also has Huawei’s Kunlun glass protection, which the company says reduces reflections by 70 percent while significantly improving scratch resistance (up to 16 times) and drop resistance (up to 25 percent).

There’s also support for long-distance voice enhancement, extending usable voice pickup up to 10 meters.

Price and availability

The Pura 90 Pro starts at 5,499 yuan for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the higher-tier (16GB + 1TB) model costs 7,499 yuan. The Pura 90 Pro Max starts at 6,499 yuan and tops out at 8,499 yuan for the 16GB + 1TB model.

Pura 90 Pro

VariantPrice (CNY)Price (USD)
12GB + 256GB¥5,499$824.85
12GB + 512GB¥5,999$899.85
16GB + 512GB¥6,499$974.85
16GB + 1TB¥7,499$1,124.85

Pura 90 Pro Max

VariantPrice (CNY)Price (USD)
12GB + 256GB¥6,499$974.85
12GB + 512GB¥6,999$1,049.85
16GB + 512GB¥7,499$1,124.85
16GB + 1TB¥8,499$1,274.85

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TECNO POP X 5G Debuts in India with 120Hz Display, Dimensity 6400 & 6500mAh Battery

TECNO has launched the TECNO POP X 5G in India, adding a new option in the budget 5G segment. The phone focuses on battery life, durability, and connectivity, with a few features aimed at areas with weak or no network coverage. Notably, the brand had also released a 4G variant with the same name in India just last month.

TECNO POP X 5G

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor built on a 6nm process. It includes two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.5GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2GHz, along with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It comes in 4GB and 6GB LPDDR4x RAM options, both paired with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. Storage can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card. The phone runs Android 16 with HiOS 16 on top.

Up front, the POP X 5G has a 6.78-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1576 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, with brightness going up to 560 nits. The rear camera is a 13MP unit with an LED flash, while the front camera is 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture.

Battery is a key highlight here. The phone packs a 6500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It measures 167.9 x 79.3 x 8.18mm and weighs 210g. The build includes a 6-series aluminum camera module, and the device is drop tested. It also comes with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Other hardware features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the connectivity side, the phone supports 5G SA and NSA bands, including n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, and n78. It also supports 4×4 MIMO, carrier aggregation, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS.

One standout feature is FreeLink Communication. It allows users to make calls, send texts, and share files directly with nearby devices without a mobile network, up to 1.5 km in open areas.

Pricing & availability

The TECNO POP X 5G is priced at Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB + 128GB version and Rs. 17,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model. It will be available on Amazon India starting April 24.

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Huawei Pura X Max launches as first wide book-style foldable with Kirin 9030 Pro

Apple has long been rumored to launch a wide foldable iPhone, but Huawei just beat it to the punch with the first wide, book-style foldable. As scheduled, the company today announced the Pura X Max alongside the new Pura 90 series.

Huawei Pura X Max Screen

The Pura X Max shifts away from the now-familiar tall foldable design and instead focuses on a wider, more paper-like aspect ratio. Both the inner and outer displays follow a √2:1 aspect ratio, which Huawei says is intended to create a more consistent viewing experience across screens.

On the outside, you get a 5.4-inch display that pushes up to 3500 nits of peak brightness and supports a 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate. Open it up, and there’s a 7.7-inch inner screen with similar adaptive refresh capabilities, though brightness tops out slightly lower at 3000 nits.

Huawei Pura X Max Camera

Design-wise, the phone has what it calls a geometric aesthetic, with a ceramic bezel around the camera module that’s meant to give it a more polished look. It comes in five colors: Midnight Black, Zero White, Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, and Vibrant Orange.

AI, imaging, and a lot of Huawei-specific software

Like most recent launches, AI is a big part of the pitch. The Pura X Max runs HarmonyOS 6.1 and introduces an upgraded Xiaoyi Smart Brain along with what Huawei calls a companion AI system. This system integrates with apps like Amap, Zhihu, Didi, Baidu Maps, and DingTalk, aiming to make the assistant more useful across everyday tasks.

There’s also a long list of AI-driven features, including Xiaoyi Help, Time Machine, AI note-taking, and photo editing tools. 

On the hardware side, the Pura X Max includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, a second-generation color sensor, and a 12.5MP ultra-wide camera. Huawei is branding this setup as part of its XMAGE system, with support for portrait enhancements and 3D dynamic photos.

Huawei Pura X Max desgin
Huawei Pura X Max desgin

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Kirin 9030 Pro chip and runs HarmonyOS. Huawei also says the phone supports real-time ray tracing.

The foldable mechanism itself has been updated as well. Huawei is using a new basalt waterdrop hinge that reportedly increases screen space by 16% and improves drop resistance by 33%. The inner display is protected by a multi-layer structure that includes UTG glass and additional support layers.

There are also some accessories and extras. Huawei introduced the M-Pen 3 Mini stylus, which supports air gestures, includes a microphone, and can trigger the Xiaoyi assistant.

Price and Availability

Huawei Pura X Max Specs Launch Price

The lineup is split into two tiers. The standard edition includes a 12GB + 256GB model at 10,999 yuan and a 12GB + 512GB variant at 11,999 yuan. The collector’s edition pushes things further with 16GB + 512GB at 12,999 yuan and a 16GB + 1TB option at 13,999 yuan. 

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Green line hits the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung’s flagship phones are once again in the spotlight for a familiar issue. Reports of the green line display problem are popping up again, and this time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is part of the conversation.

The issue showed up earlier on devices like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S23 series, and even the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The pattern has been fairly consistent. A thin vertical line appears on the display, usually without any visible damage or clear trigger.

In the recent Galaxy S26 Ultra case, a few users on X have shared posts showing a fairly thick green line on the display. The posts have also sparked some confusion, with a few people calling them “edited” or “fake”.

That said, the video looks legitimate on closer inspection. And given the history of similar issues across older models, it doesn’t feel entirely out of place.

Still, there aren’t many reports yet. A handful of posts across X and Reddit, and not much detail beyond that. So it’s hard to say how widespread this is, or what might be causing it.

For now, it’s something Samsung will likely need to look into further, especially if more cases start to show up. The company has acknowledged it in the past for certain models and, in many cases, has offered free display replacements, as long as there’s no sign of physical damage.

If you run into this, the usual advice is to head to an authorized service center first. They’ll check the device and, if it qualifies, approve a screen replacement. If not, some users suggest asking for a job sheet and escalating the issue through official support channels or the Samsung Members app.

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