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Aug 29, 2026

Xiaomi has an event planned in early September for its new Xiaomi 18 Fold and tablets. The latter is the Xiaomi Pad 9 series, and a fresh leak today spills the beans on the top-of-the-line model, reportedly called Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max.

The leak says the tablet will have a 13-inch screen with a soft-light option, and comes in a striking red shade. Xiaomi started the trend-red with the Redmi K100 Pro Max, and now picked up by the Xiaomi 18 Fold, as shown in leaked images. Looks like the upcoming tablet is also a part of this.

The engineering sample reportedly has 8GB of RAM, while retail versions will go up to 16GB paired with either 512GB or 1TB of storage. The battery is over 10000mAh, supports a 120W adapter, and the tablet weighs around 650g.

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Digital Chat Station also says the Pad 9 Pro Max will be the cheapest way to get Xiaomi’s next-generation chip. The chip in question is the XRING O3, and the Pad 9 Pro Max will be the first device to use it alongside the 18 Fold.

The foldable is likely to cost north of $1500 when it launches; no surprise the Pad 9 Pro Max will be a more accessible option to test the new chip.

The Xring O3 has a deca-core CPU with 6 ultra-large cores and 4 large cores, with a maximum frequency of 4.35GHz. Its multi-core benchmark score has passed 15,000 points, a 60% increase over the previous chip. The GPU is a 16-core G2-Ultra NX unit with third-generation ray tracing support.

Xiaomi Pad 9 series has three models

In another leak earlier this month, the tipster claimed the Xiaomi Pad 9 series will include three models: the standard Pad 9, the Pad 9 Pro, and the Pad 9 Pro Max. The Pad 9 Pro is expected to have a 12.5-inch LCD screen with 67W charging, while the vanilla model settles with an 11.2-inch screen and 45W charging.

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Galaxy devices eligible to receive One UI 9 beta update

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Aug 29, 2026

Samsung’s One UI 9 beta program has been up and running since May, but it has remained limited to the Galaxy S26 series. Well, that’s changing soon as the brand is almost prepared to bring the beta program to more devices, including some mid-range phones.

The Galaxy S26 series has already received seven beta updates and might be nearing the end of the the end of beta program. That could mean the One UI 9 beta may start expanding to more Galaxy devices anytime soon.

In the last few days, over a dozen Galaxy devices have been spotted on the test servers with beta builds. Earlier, we reported on internal testing of the new software for dozens of Galaxy devices, but recent test builds specifically target the beta software for the following devices, which could soon join the public beta program.

Samsung could release One UI 9 beta to these devices

Galaxy S series

Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24+
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy Z series

Galaxy Z Fold 7
Galaxy Z Flip 7

Galaxy A series

Galaxy A57
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A55
Galaxy A54
Galaxy A36
Galaxy A35

The beta rollout plans could be affected by a variety of reasons, and so the list above shouldn’t be treated as the final list.

The good news is that the One UI 9 beta expansion won’t take long, as Samsung has already created beta program sections for many devices on its Community forum, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. These devices will likely receive the beta update in the coming days.

We’ll keep you updated with the latest rollout details in our Samsung section. You can also follow our Telegram channel to receive instant alerts.

Global Oppo Find X10 series launch timeline leaks

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Aug 29, 2026

Oppo is reportedly planning to launch its next flagship series, the Find X10, in global markets by late October. According to industry insider Yogesh Brar (via SmartPrix), the launch will also include India.

The timeline is interesting because Oppo has not even launched the Find X10 series in China yet. If the report is accurate, the company could have a relatively short gap between the Chinese launch and the global release.

In India, Oppo is reportedly targeting a launch before Diwali. The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for smartphone sales, and Oppo has used this period for launches in the past. Bringing the Find X10 series during the same window would therefore make sense.

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For India, Oppo is expected to launch two models: the standard Find X10 and the Find X10 Pro Max. Other markets could also get a third model, the Find X10 Pro.

What to expect from the Find X10 series

The Find X10 Pro Max is expected to be the top model in the series. It could feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat display with slim and symmetrical bezels. Under the hood, the phone is rumored to use MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.

The camera setup on the Find X10 Pro Max could include a 200MP primary camera using a Samsung sensor based on its HPC hardware.

The Find X10 Pro is also expected to use a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO display. The panel is said to support a wider BT.2020 color gamut and could be powered by the 2nm Dimensity 9600 chipset.

The standard Find X10, meanwhile, is rumored to use a Dimensity 9500 Plus chip. It could also get a 200MP main camera, although with a smaller 1/1.4-inch sensor. A 3x periscope telephoto camera is also expected.

The entire Find X10 line is also expected to have batteries in the 8,000mAh range. Wireless charging is also expected to return from the Find X9 series.

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For now, all of these details should be treated as rumors. Oppo has not officially announced the Find X10 series or confirmed its launch plans. The company could also change some of the specifications before the phones are released.

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Honor Magic 9 series certification confirms 100W charging

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Aug 29, 2026

Honor is set to launch the Magic 9 series in September, and ahead of the big reveal, the phone has secured a new certification in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, two Honor Magic 9 models have appeared in the regulatory listing with support for 100W fast charging.

The tipster further claims the Magic 9 series has three models, including one with a built-in fan. Honor has already confirmed the Magic9 series will launch on September 28, with pre-orders already open in the mainland.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 powers the series

The Honor Magic9 series is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 chipset. The chip is built on TSMC’s N2P 2nm process, and is expected to offer improvements in performance and power efficiency, along with better support for on-device AI tasks. We have covered more details about Qualcomm’s new chipset in our look at the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6’s specs.

As for optics, Honor has partnered with German cinema equipment maker Arri for the series. According to leaked specifications, the main camera will use a 200-megapixel sensor measuring 1/1.28 inches. It is also expected to have a wide F1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilization (OIS). The telephoto is tipped to be a 200MP sensor with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor and an F2.6 aperture.

With the September 28 launch date approaching, more details about the Honor Magic 9 series should emerge soon. The latest certification listing confirms support for 100W charging, while earlier leaks have already revealed the new 2nm chipset, Arri camera partnership, and 200MP camera hardware.

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Xiaomi Smart Band 11 series could bring four models, including Ceramic and Metal editions

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Aug 29, 2026

Xiaomi is working on the Smart Band 11, as the device has surfaced on the floor via the Xiaomi Health Research App. The reveal shows the design of the fitness band and confirms that the company will offer more versions this time.

According to the app listing, the Xiaomi Band 11 series will include four models. There will be a standard version and an NFC model, along with a ceramic edition and a model with an all-metal body. The metal version is the main new addition to the lineup. The Smart Band 10 also had a ceramic model, but it was released as a special edition rather than as part of a four-model lineup.

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Two Bluetooth band models, M2616B1 and M2617B1, received radio approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in June. These are believed to be the standard Xiaomi Band 11 and the NFC version.

Both models have a 233mAh battery. That’s the same battery capacity used in the previous generation, so Xiaomi does not appear to be increasing the battery size this time. If the Band 11 lasts longer on a charge, the improvement will likely come from better power efficiency and software rather than a larger battery.

What to expect from the Xiaomi Smart Band 11

Looking at the previous generation gives us an idea of what Xiaomi could improve this time. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 launched in June last year with a 1.72-inch AMOLED display. It offered up to 1,500 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, and support for wet-hand touch protection to reduce accidental inputs.

The Smart Band 10 also received a colorful ceramic edition. Xiaomi marketed it as a “tenth generation collector’s edition,” with prices starting at 269 yuan (~ $40).

The Band 11 series could take that idea further by making different materials part of the main lineup. Buyers will reportedly be able to choose the regular model for a simpler design or go for the ceramic or metal versions for a more premium look.

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Xiaomi has not revealed the pricing or launch date for the Band 11 series yet. More details about its design, display, health features, and other specifications should appear in the coming months as the launch gets closer.

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Huawei shows off new Mate XT 2 in purple and U-shaped foldable design

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Aug 29, 2026

Huawei has finally shown off the design of the Mate XT 2, and the tri-fold phone looks nothing like its predecessor. The new phone swaps the Z-shaped fold of the original Mate XT for a U-shaped fold instead.

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Looking at the official images, the fold pattern resembles Samsung’s tri-fold, though the order the panels fold in is slightly different. Unlike the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold, which opens from the left panel, the Mate XT2 opens to the right

The main benefit of the U-shaped design is that it protects the foldable’s inner screen. When you fold it all the way shut, the flexible inner screen sits tucked inside the body, so you’re less likely to crack it by accident. Since a replacement screen for the original Mate XT costs 4,999 yuan, this will be a huge relief for buyers who want a tri-fold for that extra screen space.

The Mate XT 2’s outer screen deserves a mention too. Its front camera sits inside a pill-shaped cutout, like Huawei’s regular candybar flagships. As a result, it likely has 3D face recognition, similar to what’s rumored for the Pura 90 Ultra.

Around back, the camera module looks a lot like last year’s, keeping the same octagonal shape.

Huawei Mate XT 2 could use Kirin 9030S processor

On performance, Huawei is expected to use the same Kirin 9030S chip found in the Pura X View. That chip first debuted in the Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max, and it now powers most of Huawei’s flagship lineup.

Under the hood, it packs one super core at 2.69GHz, three large cores at 2.15GHz, and four medium cores at 1.62GHz, paired with a Maleoon 935F GPU running at 933MHz with three compute units.

The Mate XT 2 will also be the first phone to run HarmonyOS 7. Its Ark Engine gets a large model built into the system for the first time, trained on more than 2 billion scene-learning data points. Huawei says that pushes performance up another 15% while keeping annual load growth under 10%.

Huawei hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet, but with the design now public, a full unveiling shouldn’t be far behind.

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Xiaomi 18 Fold confirmed to debut with CXMT’s LPDDR6 memory

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Aug 29, 2026

Xiaomi confirmed today that the Xiaomi 18 Fold will be the world’s first phone to ship with CXMT’s new LPDDR6 memory. The foldable is set to launch in September alongside the new SkyNomad SUV.

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Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun announced the news on Weibo while congratulating CXMT on reaching mass production of LPDDR6. He called the achievement “remarkable” and said Xiaomi’s XRING O3 is the first chip to support the new memory standard. The Xiaomi 18 Fold will be the first device to use the technology.

Lei also said he expects more Chinese tech companies to work together on projects like this in the future. The XRING O3 itself only came out on August 24. Xiaomi unveiled it as the first chip in the industry built to work with LPDDR6.

What can you expect

According to IT Home, CXMT detailed the new memory in its 2026 semi-annual report. The company says LPDDR6 is a major upgrade over its previous LPDDR5X memory, with improvements to its architecture and data transfer system.

LPDDR6 can reach transfer speeds of up to 12,800Mbps and is available with up to 16GB of memory per chip. CXMT has already sent samples to key customers for testing and is now working to increase mass production.

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Faster memory helps a phone handle multiple apps more smoothly, open apps faster, and deal with demanding AI features more efficiently. The move is also an important step for CXMT, which has been working to compete with major memory makers such as Samsung and SK Hynix. By supplying the first phone with LPDDR6, CXMT has secured an early lead in the new memory standard.

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Xiaomi has not revealed the full specifications of the Xiaomi 18 Fold yet. However, with the foldable confirmed to launch in September, we should learn more about the phone soon.

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Best Xiaomi Phones of 2026

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Aug 28, 2026

Xiaomi doesn’t sell one phone a year; it sells dozens, spread across three sub-brands, three or four price tiers, and two forms — conventional and foldable.

As you might be aware, Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand covers the budget-to-mid-range crowd, Poco is known for its performance-per-dollar phones, while the Xiaomi-branded line handles everything from a genuinely affordable flagship to a camera system co-built with Leica.

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It’s always good to have more choices for consumers, but this also makes it difficult for users to navigate that pool to find the best device for their needs. So instead of ranking every Xiaomi or sub-brand phone you can get on the market today, we’ve listed the best ones by category in this list today. That way, you can go straight to the phone that fits your budget and what you actually need.

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1. The Best Overall

Xiaomi 17

The Xiaomi 17 is the most balanced phone in the company’s numbered flagship series. It launched globally at MWC 2026 as a compact device with the best flagship hardware for its size.

The phone has a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1.18mm bezels, 12-bit color, and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, built on a 3nm process, with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

Powering the setup is a 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi says the battery can retain at least 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charging cycles.

The camera system is also more capable than the phone’s compact size might suggest. There is a 50MP Light Fusion 950 main camera with OIS, a 50MP 60mm floating telephoto with OIS and 2.6x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is also 50MP. All four cameras are part of the Leica-tuned system.

The Xiaomi 17 starts at €999 for the 12GB/256GB model in Europe, while the 12GB/512GB version costs €1,099.

2. The Best Ultra-Tier

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has few similarities with the base model, like the chipset, but its headline specs are the cameras. The back has a 50MP 1-inch main camera and a 200MP Leica telephoto camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor.

The biggest camera feature is the telephoto system. Instead of relying on a fixed periscope lens, Xiaomi is using a mechanical optical zoom system that moves between 75mm and 100mm focal lengths. The company says it can provide optical-quality zoom out to the equivalent of 400mm. The phone also has a 50MP ultrawide camera with a 115-degree field of view.

The phone is built around a 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of brightness. The battery is 6,000mAh and supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.

The global version comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. In Europe, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at €1,499.

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3. The Best Flagship Alternative

Xiaomi 17T

If you don’t need all the hardware of a full flagship, Xiaomi has the T-series as a cheaper middle ground. The latest generation includes the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro, both of which offer Leica cameras and big silicon-carbon batteries for less than the base Xiaomi 17.

The Xiaomi 17T has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500-Ultra, a 4nm chip, and comes with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

The 17T also has a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 67W wired charging. Its camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto camera with OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The phone supports Leica Live Moment for capturing a short moving clip alongside a photo.

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On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is bigger at 6.83 inches, with a 1.5K AMOLED display running at 144Hz. It is powered by MediaTek’s 3nm Dimensity 9500 chip with an all-big-core CPU design.

Its camera system is similar to the standard 17T but gets a larger 50MP Light Fusion 950 main sensor. It is joined by the same 50MP 5x Leica periscope telephoto camera with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The telephoto supports 5x native optical zoom, 10x optical-quality zoom, and up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom.

The Pro also gets a larger 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi says the battery can retain at least 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charging cycles. It also has IP68 water and dust resistance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

You can get the Xiaomi 17T at €749 for 12GB/256GB, while the 12GB/512GB model costs €799 in Europe. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17T Pro starts at €899 for 12GB/256GB, rises to €999 for 12GB/512GB, and reaches €1,099 for 12GB/1TB in Europe.

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4. The Best Under $500

The Redmi Note 17 Pro is the newest entrant in the Redmi Note lineup. Its biggest feature is an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery, which Xiaomi rates for up to 28 hours of video playback. The battery supports 67W wired charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging.

The phone has a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, built on a 4nm process, with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

As for durability, the phone has IP66 and IP68 water and dust resistance and has passed a 3-meter underwater test lasting up to 72 hours. Xiaomi also promises six years of security updates.

For optics, the Redmi Note 17 Pro has a dual camera system on the back, led by a 50MP main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The front has a 16MP camera. The Redmi Note 17 Pro starts at around $400 globally.

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5. The Best Under $300

Redmi 17 5G

The Redmi 17 5G sits below the Note series but still offers a large display and battery for its price. It has a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 7,500mAh battery. The battery supports 45W turbo charging and up to 22.5W wired reverse charging. Xiaomi says the battery can maintain at least 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 full charging cycles.

The phone is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage. There is also a 50MP AI dual-camera system, 5G connectivity, NFC, and an IP64 rating on some global versions. The exact configuration and pricing vary by market.

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6. The Best Under $200

The Redmi 15C is Xiaomi’s entry-level option and focuses on the basics. It has a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 810 nits of brightness.

The phone uses the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and is available with different RAM and storage configurations depending on the market. It also supports microSD expansion, giving buyers an easy way to add more storage.

The standout feature is the 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. There is also a 50MP AI dual-camera system and an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. Xiaomi’s global launch price was around $119, but the actual price varies considerably between markets.

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7. The Best Flip Foldable

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 stands out from other flip phones mainly because of its battery. It packs a 5,165mAh battery, which was unusually large for the flip-phone category when it launched.

It supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, giving it an advantage over many compact foldables that still use smaller batteries and slower charging systems.

The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite and has a 6.86-inch inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,200 nits of brightness. The cover screen is also larger than the previous generation.

For cameras, there is a 50MP main camera using an OmniVision sensor and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and macro support. The front camera is 32MP and can record 4K video. The Mix Flip 2 starts at 5,999 yuan in China for the 12GB/256GB version.

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HMD launches 105 4G School Edition with parental controls and no web browser

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Aug 28, 2026

HMD has a new phone for parents who want to keep their kids connected without handing them a distraction machine. The company just launched the HMD 105 4G School Edition, and it strips away almost everything that makes a phone fun to play with.

You still get calls and texts, but the web browser is gone. So is the Snake game that’s shipped on Nokia and HMD feature phones for years. The recording function is gone too. In their place, HMD is offering a PIN-protected parental control system. Parents can use it to turn off Bluetooth, MMS, and even the radio.

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HMD 105 4G School Edition Specifications

The hardware carries over from the standard HMD 105 4G, so you’re not sacrificing durability or battery life for the school-friendly restrictions. You get a 2.4-inch screen at 240×320 resolution, 64MB of RAM, and 128MB of storage. If that sounds tight, a microSD slot lets you add up to 32GB more.

For connectivity, the phone supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It also comes with Bluetooth 5.0, though parents can disable it via parental controls. A USB-C port handles charging, while a 3.5mm headphone jack lets students use traditional wired headphones.

The HMD 105 4G School Edition can store up to 2,000 contacts, which should be more than enough for most students. It also has a removable 1,450mAh battery. HMD claims the phone can last up to 15 days on standby, similar to the recent 2025 Nokia 105 2nd Edition.

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HMD hasn’t announced pricing or a full list of launch countries yet.

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Xiaomi’s “Smart Privacy Display” could bring Samsung’s privacy screen idea to its next flagship

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Aug 28, 2026

Samsung was the first to bring hardware-based screen privacy to its phones with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Xiaomi is now working on a similar feature, according to new screenshots that emerged on X showing the feature in action.

Xiaomi is calling the feature “Smart Privacy Display,” and the interface shows it will be more than just an on/off switch.

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You can create custom groups and assign specific apps to each, letting you decide exactly which apps trigger privacy mode and which don’t. There’s also an automatic mode that kicks in for sensitive screens without you having to do anything, like password fields, banking apps, and messaging threads.

That's how "Smart privacy display" options will look on supported #Xiaomi device (likely upcoming flagship).

Video recorded on Global ROM. "Page privacy display" and Xiaomi Hyper XiaoAi groups are, at least for now, available only on China ROM. pic.twitter.com/AigocVrasZ
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The leak lines up with earlier rumors from June that Xiaomi was developing a Samsung-style privacy display for its next flagship phones. The newly leaked screenshots add weight to the claim, although Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the feature yet.

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max could get the feature

The Smart Privacy Display is expected to arrive with the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max. Both phones are rumored to launch in September and could be among the first devices to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset.

The two phones are also expected to retain the rear displays seen on their predecessors. However, rumors suggest Xiaomi could make these secondary screens larger this time.

For now, it is unclear exactly how Xiaomi’s privacy display works at the hardware level. Samsung’s implementation on the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses special display technology to reduce the viewing angle rather than relying on software dimming or a physical privacy filter. You can read more about how Samsung’s privacy display technology works here.

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Edifier K200 brings portable karaoke to your living room

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Aug 28, 2026

Edifier is bringing a karaoke setup to your living room with the new K200 portable speaker. It is designed for both music playback and karaoke, and comes with two wireless microphones. The speaker will go on sale in China on August 31 at 20:00 for 799 yuan.

The K200 comes with two wireless microphones, and each microphone has its own volume and sound-effect controls. This means two people can sing together without having to use the same settings, and the speaker can also adjust to different voices and vocal styles.

Design-wise, the K200 also has a retro-inspired design that sets it apart from many modern portable speakers. It features a wood-style body with a large curved carry handle, a metal front grille, and physical buttons on the top. There’s also a small light strip along the bottom of the front panel. Edifier provides a dedicated storage box for keeping the speaker, microphones, and accessories together.

Under the hood

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For audio, the K200 offers 28W of continuous power and a peak output of 56W. It uses a 22mm silk dome tweeter along with a 53 × 93mm racetrack-shaped long-stroke mid-bass driver.

The speaker supports Bluetooth 6.0 and can connect to two devices at the same time. This makes it easier to switch between, for example, a smartphone and a laptop without disconnecting and pairing again. There are also USB sound card and TF card inputs for other playback options.

The K200 is powered by two built-in 2600mAh batteries. Edifier claims up to 17.5 hours of battery life when the ambient lighting is turned off.

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It also has a 32-bit high-precision DSP chip that handles the audio processing. The speaker offers more than five music sound effects, along with eight dedicated karaoke effects. It also works with popular Chinese music and karaoke apps, including WeSing, Changba, Kugou, NetEase Cloud Music, and QQ Music.

The K200 enters a growing portable karaoke speaker market. Products such as the Boat PartyPal lineup also combine wireless microphones with built-in sound controls. Edifier’s K200, however, focuses more on keeping the setup compact and easy to carry, while still offering enough power for home karaoke and music.

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Vivo T5 5G teaser confirms September 2 India launch, Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and benchmark scores

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Aug 28, 2026

Vivo is getting ready to expand its T5 series in India with a new 5G model, and the company has already locked in an official launch date. They’re teasing a few key features, pitching it as a slim phone with a high-refresh-rate screen in the mid-range space.

Vivo has confirmed the T5 5G will launch in India on September 2, 2026. It’ll come in two colours, Royal Bronze and Silver Green, and go on sale through Flipkart. The phone is expected to land somewhere in the ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 range.

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The brand also confirmed the Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, claiming an AnTuTu score of 1.2 million points and on-device AI performance of 10 tokens/s on a 3-billion-parameter model.

What we know so far: the phone packs a big 7,050mAh battery. The display is a 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness, all in a body that’s about 7.9mm thick. Vivo is highlighting that as one of the slimmest designs in its class for a phone with a battery over 7,000mAh. Up front there’s a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

The back uses a Skyline design similar to the Vivo S2, and teaser images show a dual-camera setup. It’ll ship with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. RAM and storage options haven’t been detailed yet. The T5 5G joins the rest of the T5 lineup (T5 Pro 5G, T5 Lite 5G, and T5x 5G). Design and core hardware look very close to the recently launched iQOO Z11, so this could be a closely related or rebranded version tailored for the Vivo brand in India.

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With the launch just a few days away, more details, especially around camera specs, battery life, and charging speed, should start rolling out soon. The mix of a high-refresh curved display, big battery, and slim body makes the T5 5G look like a practical mid-range option focused on everyday performance and battery life.

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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to feature triple 200MP camera with Samsung’s new HPC Sensor

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Aug 28, 2026

Insider Digital Chat Station has shared new details about the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max’s camera setup. According to the tipster, the phone could be the world’s first smartphone with three 200MP cameras for the main, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. The information matches earlier leaks about a triple 200MP camera system.

The main camera is said to use Samsung’s new ISOCELL HPC sensor. Digital Chat Station says it is the industry’s only 200MP main camera with DeepPix ultra-high dynamic range. It has a 1/1.3-inch sensor and supports native 16-bit RAW output, which Samsung says is a first for smartphone CMOS sensors.

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Oppo worked with Samsung on the ISOCELL HPC sensor

Oppo Find series product head Zhuo Shijie also shared Samsung’s announcement of the HPC sensor. He said Samsung’s new DeepPix pixel structure was developed together with Oppo’s imaging team. The technology offers high dynamic range with very high resolution without sacrificing one for the other.

Instead of relying on software to deal with this trade-off, DeepPix changes the pixel structure itself. Oppo says this can push single-frame dynamic range to as much as 17EV.

The extra HDR data will also be handled by Oppo’s new Pro XDR image pipeline. It was developed to process the larger amount of image information produced by these high-resolution sensors. The system is also designed to record full-resolution 4K HDR video while using less power.

The new camera setup follows several leaks about the Find X10 series over the past few months. An earlier report claimed that the standard Find X10 Pro would feature a 200MP main camera and a second 200-megapixel telephoto camera.

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Oppo has not confirmed a launch date yet. However, the Find X10 series is expected to launch in China around September or October.

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Hisense launches A10 e-ink smartphone with detachable color screen

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Aug 28, 2026

Hisense has finally launched the A10 e-ink phone after months of teasers. The lineup includes two models, the A10 Pro and A10 Ultra, with prices starting at 2,799 yuan.

The A10 Pro is available in three configurations. The 8GB+128GB model costs 2,799 yuan (~$416), while the 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB versions are priced at 2,999 yuan (~$446) and 3,499 yuan (~$521), respectively.

The A10 Ultra costs 3,198 yuan (~$476) for 8GB+128GB, 3,398 yuan (~$506) for 8GB+256GB, and 3,898 yuan (~$580) for 12GB+512GB. Both models come in Moon White and Bamboo Green and weigh 190 grams.

A paper-like e-ink display

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Both phones feature a 6.13-inch Carta 1300 e-ink display with a resolution of 1648 x 824 pixels and a pixel density of 300 PPI. The screen supports 256 levels of grayscale and 36 levels of dual-color front lighting.

Unlike a traditional phone display, the e-ink panel relies on reflected ambient light to produce an image. It also has no blue light and does not flicker. Hisense says the screen is designed for tasks such as reading e-books, annotating PDFs, and studying.

The display is also paired with an E Ink T2000 hardware TCON chip. This chip handles screen refresh independently, reduces ghosting, and takes some of the workload away from the main processor.

A detachable color screen

The biggest feature of the A10 series is the optional magnetic color screen. The 4.96-inch LCD panel attaches to the back of the phone using a magnetic ring and metal contacts. It can be attached or removed whenever needed.

With the color screen attached, the A10 can be used more like a regular smartphone. Users can browse color comics, view charts and images, watch short videos, and use social media apps. You can simply detach it when you do not need it.

The A10 Ultra comes with the magnetic color screen in the box. The A10 Pro, meanwhile, has the magnetic contacts built into the phone but does not include the secondary screen. Users can purchase the accessory separately if they want it.

Snapdragon chip with 5G

The A10 series is powered by Qualcomm’s QCM6690 octa-core processor, built on a 4nm process. The chip supports 5G connectivity and has been optimized for e-ink devices.

Hisense says the phone can automatically reduce the processor’s frequency and power consumption during static reading. For demanding tasks, it can increase performance to keep the interface responsive.

The phones pack 4,000mAh batteries with support for 18W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Ultra also supports magnetic wireless charging.

The A10 series runs Android 16 out of the box and supports long-term system updates and security patches. Unlike some e-ink phones that limit the apps you can install, the A10 allows users to install Android apps normally.

The phones also come with a 48MP main rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Other features include NFC, an infrared remote control, Wi-Fi 6, call recording, and app cloning.

Galaxy S27 render reveals design almost identical to the S26

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Aug 28, 2026

Some fresh CAD renders of the regular Galaxy S27 have leaked, courtesy of OnLeaks and Android Headline, giving us an early peek at next year’s base flagship. While the Ultra is getting more attention for possible redesigns, the standard S27 looks like it’s sticking with Samsung’s usual “refine, don’t reinvent” approach.

The leaked images show a phone that looks almost identical to the Galaxy S26, which itself didn’t stray far from the S25 design. The vertical triple-camera setup is still on the back, and the overall shape feels very familiar. Dimensions are listed at roughly 149.75 x 71.88 x 7.25 mm, only a tiny bit bigger than the S26’s 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm. The 6.3″ display is also expected to stay the same. Bigger design changes seem to be saved for the Ultra model.

On the chip side, Samsung could tweak its strategy. The base S26 used the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets and the Exynos 2600 in others. Early signs point to the Exynos 2700 performing well enough that a wider regional rollout is being considered. The base S27 is expected to stick with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage as the starting point.

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Cameras are widely expected to carry over mostly unchanged from the S26, so the main, 3x telephoto, ultrawide, and front sensors should return for another year. Samsung is also reportedly working on silicon-carbon batteries for the series. The regular S27 could hit around 4,900 mAh (600 mAh more than the S26), while the Ultra might go higher, with rumors pointing to roughly 5,700 mAh.

The Galaxy S27 series is currently expected around February 2027, though Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything. There’s no word on the pricing yet. The S26 jumped to $899 in the US, and rising memory costs could push the price even higher this time around.

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Realme C100i launches at ₹14,999 with 6.8″ HD+ LCD display, 6,500mAh battery, Unisoc T7250 chipset

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Aug 28, 2026

Realme has dropped another affordable phone in its C series just weeks after the C100x, and the focus is clearly on the practical stuff people actually need day to day. With memory costs climbing, the company is trying to offer a long battery life without pushing the price too high.

The Realme C100i comes in a single 4GB + 64GB config at ₹14,999. Colour options are Skyline Silver and Midnight Black, and you can buy it from realme’s official site or Flipkart. Right now Flipkart buyers can knock ₹1,000 off with an IndusInd Bank credit card.

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One of the main talking points is the ArmorShell build. It meets the MIL-STD-810H standard and is claimed to survive drops from up to 2 metres. On top of that it has an IP64 rating for dust and light water resistance, which is pretty solid for a phone in this price range.

The screen is a 6.8″ HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, so scrolling feels smoother than what you usually get at this level. Power comes from a Unisoc T7250 chipset (12nm) with 4G connectivity. Its paired with 4GB of physical RAM (virtually expandable up to 12GB) and 64GB of storage that can take a microSD card up to 2TB.

Cameras stay basic, with 8MP at the back and 5MP up front, fine for casual photos and video calls. The real practical win is the big 6,500mAh battery with 15W charging, which should easily stretch past a full day for light to moderate use.

It runs Android 16 with realme UI 6.0. Overall, the C100i is a straightforward option for anyone looking for an entry-level phone with long battery life. Apart from older family members who would mainly use the phone for calls and a bit of content consumption, it can also be a good pick as a secondary phone.

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Lava Bold N4 Lite launched at ₹8,099 with 6.56″ qHD LCD display, 5,000mAh battery

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Aug 28, 2026

Lava just added a new entry-level phone to its Bold series, aimed at people who want something simple and cheap without any extras. With component costs climbing and making budget phones tougher to build, the company is pitching this one as an easy everyday option.

The Lava Bold N4 Lite has an MRP of ₹8,099, but it’s launching at a limited-time price of ₹7,999 exclusively on Amazon. Sales kick off on September 3, 2026. It comes in Empire Gold and Ghost Silver.

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It runs Android 16 Go Edition, which is built for lower-end hardware. The screen is a 6.56″ qHD display (960×540 resolution). Under the hood is an octa-core Unisoc 9863A chipset on a 28nm process. You get 3GB of RAM (which can virtually expand up to 6GB) and 32GB of storage, expandable with a microSD card.

Cameras are basic: an 8MP rear and a 5MP front, fine for quick snaps and video calls. The practical highlight is the 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging, which should easily last a full day for light use. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and MIL-STD-810H durability certification for better everyday toughness.

Lava is giving it two years of security patches and its Free Service @ Home program for doorstep support. In a market where memory shortages are driving prices up, the Bold N4 Lite sticks to the basics: solid battery life, some durability, and a low price, while clearly trading off performance and camera quality compared to pricier phones.

This one is squarely for people who just need a low-cost Android phone for calls, messages, light browsing, and simple apps, without expecting anything close to flagship speed or photo quality.

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Best Smartwatches of 2026

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