Titanium is one of the most desirable materials in watchmaking thanks to its lightweight strength, corrosion resistance, and premium look, but it often appears on pricier timepieces. So here’s a list of some watches that manage to bring true titanium builds with a $500 budget without sacrificing quality or features. Below, we’ve rounded up the best affordable titanium watches you can buy this year

Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand Titanium Watch

A standout in the affordable titanium space is the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand Titanium Watch, which is a modern and stylish everyday timepiece with a brushed titanium case and a textured dial that adds subtle character. Powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive solar technology, it never needs a battery change and offers reliable timekeeping with solid build quality. This is a great pick if you want a lightweight watch that looks refined enough for both work and weekend wear without crossing the $500 mark.

Citizen Promaster Diver

For sporty watch lovers who appreciate durability and outdoor readiness, the Citizen Promaster Diver with Super Titanium case is a rare gem under $500. Featuring 200 m water resistance, a robust rotating dive bezel, and solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, it offers serious functionality in a lightweight package. The Super Titanium coating also helps resist scratches, making this diver ideal for everyday wear and weekend adventures alike.

Casio Oceanus Titanium Series

Casio’s Oceanus titanium watches are often overlooked but pack excellent value for under $500. These models combine precise solar-powered quartz movements with a sapphire crystal and lightweight titanium cases, making it perfect if you want a reliable and versatile daily watch with a slightly refined, dress-friendly aesthetic. Their understated design pairs easily with casual or business attire, while titanium ensures comfort during long hours on the wrist.

Casio Lineage Waveceptor Watch

Casio’s Lineage series combines traditional analogue styling with modern tech perks. The titanium version tends to have radio-controlled timekeeping (Wave Ceptor), ensuring accurate time worldwide, plus a solar quartz movement for maintenance-free power. You also get radio-controlled accuracy, solar charging, sleek, and an everyday design. For those who want precision and practicality in a classy, lightweight titanium package, this model offers serious value under $500.

What Makes Titanium Watches Special

Titanium is lighter and more corrosion-resistant than stainless steel, often making watches more comfortable for long-term wear, especially for those with active or daily-wear needs. It also holds up well against scratches and daily knocks while still looking refined.

Finding a titanium watch under $500 is more feasible than ever, thanks to improved manufacturing and wider adoption of lightweight alloys in mid-tier watches. Options range from rugged divers and precise radio-controlled timepieces to classic everyday watches and sophisticated chronographs. Whether you prioritise sport features, solar power, or everyday elegance, there’s a titanium watch on this list that offers comfort, durability, and style without the premium price tag.

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The Apple iPhone 15 series is still a while away from an official announcement. However, several months prior there are already various reports circulating about them. Now, the latest rumor hints at some key upgrades in the new iPhone 15 Pro models compared to current gen iPhones.

The news arrives from known analyst Jeff Pu who shared a research note earlier this week. Pu stated that the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max models will come with certain new features. This includes a titanium frame, solid state volume and power buttons, with haptic feedback from two extra Taptic Engines. He also claimed that the higher end Pro models to have higher base RAM as well.

The iPhone 14 Pro series launched with 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro is believed to launch with 8GB of RAM. Furthermore, this is not the first time all three of these features have been rumored. Previously, we had even covered similar reports from ShrimpApplePro and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Jeff Pu stated that the iPhone 15 Pro models will also be powered by the new A17 Bionic chip that will be processed on the 3nm process from TSMC.

Notably, all of the four models in the iPhone 15 series is expected to feature USB Type C port and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 model for 5G and LTE connectivity. Pu claims that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will also arrive with a periscope technology for improved optical zoom. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are also believed to feature a 48 megapixel primary rear camera similar to the iPhone 14 Pro models.

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A new rumor has just revealed some interesting details regarding the next gen Apple iPhone 15. While the iPhone 15 series launch is almost a year away, there have already been a number of reports regarding the series. Now, the latest leak talks about its design.

The news arrives from known tipster ShrimpApplePro who shared the information on Twitter. Looking at the online post, the Cupertino based giant plans on making minor design changes on its iPhone 15 series next year. The company will reportedly have a new border design, with the back edge corner being rounded. In other words, the Apple iPhones might just be moving away from its sharp edge design in exchange for rounded corners. This change could possibly make the device more easier to hold.

The Pro models of the iPhone has been criticized for being too unwieldy. So the brand could be planning on making such a change. We had also previously reported on a rumor that hinted at the next gen iPhone models to feature titanium material for its build, and this leak has also backed up the side frames being built with titanium. Interestingly enough, the tipster stated that this is still very early information and is subjective to change. Keep in mind that this still just an unconfirmed leak, so take this leak with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.

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Apple recently launched the iPhone 14 series smartphones, which include the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. Soon after the launch, reports about the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup started surfacing online, revealing some major changes.

It has been rumored that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max model with the iPhone 15 Ultra. Now, in the latest development, details about the build of the upcoming flagship smartphone from the company has surfaced online.

According to the report from LeaksApplePro, the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 Ultra smartphone will feature a titanium build, offering a premium look and feel to the device. Previously, there were reports about the iPhone 14 Pro Max having a titanium construction, but it seems that it may turn out to be true for the 15 Ultra.

Titanium is a premium material compared to steel and is also scratch-resistant, lighter in weight, and stronger. There aren’t many titanium-body smartphones in the market, offering a unique point for the company to market it to potential users. The material is also expensive, which could possibly lead to increased pricing for the device.

Apart from the titanium construction, some other details about the iPhone 15 Ultra have also been leaked in recent times. It is said that the phone may come powered by a 3nm chip. It is expected to feature a USB-C port, which is more likely to happen after European Union adopts a new law requiring phone manufacturers to offer USB-C charging support on their devices. It is also reported that the smartphone will come with better front-facing cameras and offer a longer battery life.

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Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Watch 5 series later this year. Back in 2021, it had launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, and now, a new leak has revealed some interesting details regarding its successor.

The latest information was shared by known tipster Ice Universe on Twitter. While most premium grade smartwatches an aluminum build or a stainless steel design, it appears that the South Korean tech giant is taking things a step forward. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will come with a titanium build. As of right now, the company’s rival, Apple, offers its own smartwatches with a titanium build. So its not surprising that Samsung is also following suit.

Apart from the new titanium build, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will reportedly also feature Sapphire glass as well. For those unaware, this glass is more durable and has better protection against scratches. The tipster stated that the upcoming high end smartwatch from the brand will feature a rotating bezel design and boot WearOS. He also added that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will not offer narrow bezels.

Notably, the next gen model is believed to be wider than the previous generation as well. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at the moment. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Apple is currently researching ways to reduce the appearance of fingerprints and smudges that form on metallic surfaces of its gadgets. This is another hint that the company might soon be launching products with titanium.

According to a MacRumors report, a recent patent from the Cupertino based giant was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office. This patent was titled “Oxide coatings for metal surfaces” and described in details how a thin coating can significantly reduce the appearance of fingerprints on the metallic surfaces of its products. Just last month, the company had patented titanium device enclosures, which also reveals its plans to add the material to its future devices.

This could include products like MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones, which may arrive with titanium casings with a distinctive textured finish. Furthermore, the latest patent describes the use of oxide coatings, which again stresses the advantages of using titanium on consumer electronics products with terms like “high strength, stiffness, and hardness.” Through the patent, Apple highlights that titanium is more susceptible to fingerprint than other metals.

While the oleophobic coatings are usually used to reduce fingerprints from glass surfaces, the coating does not work as well with metallic surfaces like Titanium. The patent is indicative of its interests in using titanium for its devices, which has even led it to patent related technologies and solutions as well. Unfortunately, this is still just a patent and could be the company’s attempts to simply cover all bases. So take this this report with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Ever since 2016, Xiaomi’s best flagships have been from the Mi Mix series. This year too, the tradition continues as Xiaomi has launched its brand new Concept flagship, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G. This is the Alpha member of the company’s flagship lineup, bringing in next-generation features not seen on any smartphone before. This is why the Mi Mix Alpha brings several ‘World’s First’ features to the smartphone industry.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G Design

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is the world’s first smartphone with a curved display that wraps around almost the entire device. Except for the tiny vertical strip that houses the camera at the back, the display surrounds the entire smartphone, including the sides and the back. Mind you, this is a single display panel that wraps around the entire body bringing the screen to body ratio to a staggering 180.6%! This is made possible also because of the extremely narrow 2.15mm bezels on the top and the bottom.

Clearly, the phone ushers a new era of all screen 4D surround display.

But bringing this concept to reality wasn’t easy. Hence, Xiaomi has used a number of smart solutions to enable such a full-screen wraparound design.

The phone is supported by a very strong and lightweight Titanium frame. The vertical strip that houses the camera is made of a black precision ceramic material. Also, the triple cameras at the back are protected by the sapphire glass to avoid scratches of any kind. The vertical strip at the back also houses most of the phone’s antennas and connectivity modules for Wi-Fi and 5G.

Apart from these premium materials, the Mi Mix Alpha comes with smart solutions to tackle various design challenges associated with this smartphone design.

For example, since the company couldn’t add any buttons on the side, it has used pressure-sensitive sides. This means the side displays can mimic a physical button with the help of powerful haptics (linear motor). It’s similar to what we saw on the Mate 30 Pro with its waterfall display implementation. There’s also a display acoustic technology for sound output and an ultrasonic proximity sensor.

Also, since the displays cover the sides as well, if you are worried about accidental touches, Xiaomi has implemented a solution for that as well.

Xiaomi reveals that accidental touches are avoided using multiple sensors and AI algorithms that predict screen usage behavior. This means the phone essentially deactivates the inactive touch areas to avoid mistouches.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Specs & Hardware

Xiaomi didn’t reveal detailed specifications of the Mi Mix Alpha at the event today.

However, the company has confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ processor with 5G dual SIM support. There will be at least one version with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The battery isn’t very large at 4050mAh but supports 40W fast charging just like the Mi 9 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 5G is the world’s first smartphone to feature a 100MP+ resolution camera sensor. This is made possible by using the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX 108MP camera sensor at the back of the device. The sensor was developed in close collaboration with Xiaomi, hence it’s no surprise that we are seeing it first on the Mi Mix Alpha 5G.

The 108MP primary sensor on the Mi Mix Alpha is ultra-large with a 1/1.33″ sensor. This setup is capable of outputting 12032 x 9024-pixel resolution images which will be extremely detailed. Even at 8X crop, the images retain a very high amount of detail, not usually seen from a smartphone camera.

There are two more camera sensors completing Mi Mix Alpha’s triple camera setup: A 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera lens with 117° FOV. This setup also supports 1.5cm macro photography. Other features of the setup include a four-axis OIS, Laser focus, and a flicker sensor.

The first set of camera samples from the 108MP camera sensor looks extremely detailed and rich. But of course, we’ll have to wait for a decent review to see its real-life image quality.

The Mi Mix Alpha doesn’t have a selfie camera, mainly because it doesn’t need one. You can simply flip the phone to use the rear camera setup for your selfies. Honestly, it doesn’t get better than this.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Software

In order to take full advantage of the Mi Mix Alpha’s 360° surround display, Xiaomi has made some smart additions to the phone’s software. Apart from switching to selfie mode when you switch to the rear display on your phone (just like Nubia Z20), there are multiple software tricks that make the rear screen useful.

For example, irrespective of what’s on the front display, real-time AI scenario detection will allow you to carry out tasks such as booking a cab, checking out your flight and train schedule and information, as well as controlling your smart home devices right from the display at the back.

Also, you can set up the phone to light up the phone for different notifications. Even while charging the phone, the entire screen can light up, making for a beautiful experience.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Pricing & Availability

It’s not surprising that the Mi Mix Alpha will be produced on a very small scale on a trial basis at first. The company has priced it at a staggering 19,999 Yuan (~$2814), which is even more than Samsung’s new foldable smartphone.

The Mi Mix Alpha prototype will be showcased at various Mi stores throughout China. Once the trial production turns out to be successful, the company will attempt to mass-produce it by the end of this year.

Honestly, the Mi Mix Alpha upholds the Mix lineup’s reputation of bringing next-generation designs to the market. But unlike the original Mix which was essentially a concept phone that you could buy (started at 3,499 yuan ~$493), the Mi Mix Alpha is out of the reach of most buyers today.

Still, are you impressed with Xiaomi’s new concept smartphone? Or do you think this design isn’t practical?

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Last month, Huami announced two new smartwatches – the Amazfit Verge 2 and the Amazfit Health Watch. A few weeks before the June launch, it announced the Amazfit Bip Lite and the Amazfit Verge Lite. Today, Huami has announced it will unveil a new watch called the Amazfit GTR on July 16.

The Amazfit GTR (Grand Tour Racing) will be unveiled in Beijing according to Huami. One of its main features will be its case which will be made from Titanium. Titanium is more durable than stainless steel and has excellent corrosion resistance.

With respect to its design, a silhouette of the watch shown in a teaser poster reveals it will have a circular dial and two buttons on the right. Huami also revealed on Weibo that the watch will have 24-day battery life.

The Amazfit GTR is already available on pre-order on Jingdong, Tmall, and Xiaomi’s official website. Those who pre-order get a ¥60 coupon which they have to use before July 31. There are no images of the watch on the listing which isn’t surprising but the page does say the watch will go on sale the same day it launches.

In early June, Huami revealed its plans to launch over 10 smartwatches in the coming months and it seems set to keep to its words. Counting the GTR will bring the number to 5 which means we should expect at least 5 more watches before the end of the year.

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8848 is a Chinese company known for releasing very expensive and original luxury phones. The latest handset released by the Chinese company is the M4 Titanium, one of the most refined smartphones in terms of aesthetics. It features a titanium alloy, head layer cowhide, a sapphire glass for the display, ceramic and more.

Now it looks like this device released in 2017 has a successor. A new handset dubbed 8848 M5 Titanium has just been certified by TENAA. The Chinese regulatory handset has published the images and the main specs of the upcoming flagship. It is not so different from its predecessor as it retains its hexagonal form factor as well as a leather back and a dual display. The main display is a TFT panel with a size of 5.65 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2016 pixels, while the secondary display is placed on the back — it is circular and it resembles a watch.

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Indeed, the M4 is able to show time and the most important notifications on the back. 8845 M5 comes with a quad-core SoC running at a frequency of 2 GHz, 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage depending on the configuration. It also packs a 16 MP main camera, a 12 MP camera, Android 8.1 Oreo and a 3450 mAh battery.

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