Samsung has announced that it is launching the Galaxy F36 5G in India on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Being an F-series device, the phone will be available on sale on Flipkart. The Galaxy F36 is a lower-mid-range smartphone and will be priced under INR 20,000. It will feature a triple-camera system on the back with a 50MP main camera with OIS. Samsung promises impressive low-light capabilities as well as a suite of AI photo and video editing features. The Galaxy F36 will feature a faux leather texture on the back and will measure 7.7mm thick. The phone will be available in three...

The X Fold5 and X200 FE from vivo were announced for the Indian market earlier today. X Fold5 is the maker's slimmest and lightest book-style foldable to date. It packs a big 6,000mAh Si/C battery with 90W charging, triple 50MP cameras, an 8.03” inner display and a 6.5-inch cover panel (both LTPO OLED). The vivo X Fold5 It is considerably slimmer than its predecessor at 9.2mm folded and 4.3mm unfolded and uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. For more details on the X Fold5 in our announcement recap. X Fold5 comes in Titanium Grey and a single 16/512GB trim. Pricing...

Qualcomm has announced that it's hosting XR Day in India on July 21 as the first event part of its month-long "Snapdragon for India" initiative. The chipmaker will showcase its vision in MR, VR, and AR at this event, while also highlighting the use of its chipsets in next-gen smart glasses, spatial computing, and immersive experiences. Additionally, Qualcomm will highlight real-world applications of XR across health, fitness, education, and entertainment. It will also announce new collaborations with developers, OEMs, and partners at the XR Day. After XR Day, Qualcomm will host...

Qualcomm has announced that it's hosting XR Day in India on July 21 as the first event part of its month-long "Snapdragon for India" initiative. The chipmaker will showcase its vision in MR, VR, and AR at this event, while also highlighting the use of its chipsets in next-gen smart glasses, spatial computing, and immersive experiences. Additionally, Qualcomm will highlight real-world applications of XR across health, fitness, education, and entertainment. It will also announce new collaborations with developers, OEMs, and partners at the XR Day. After XR Day, Qualcomm will host...

There’s a new player in the Indian smartphone market, and it’s betting big on the buzzword of the year – artificial intelligence. Ai+ is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies group and is headlined by Madhav Sheth, who is leading the new brand as CEO. Ai+ Pulse (left) and Ai+ Nova 5G (right) The first two devices from the brand are now official with the Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G. They feature entry-level specs and come with a privacy-focused NxtQuantum OS (based on Android 15), which stores user data on Indian servers with a zero-trust framework. The OS also features locally...

Following its global announcement in November, the Honor X9c is now making its way to India. The device pairs midrange specs with a focus on durability and a 6,000mAh battery with 66W wired charging. Honor X9c in Titanium Black and Jade Cyan X9c is built around a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) and is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. It also boasts a 108MP main camera (Samsung HM6) alongside a 5MP ultrawide lens and boots MagicOS 9 based on Android 15. Honor X9C also gets an IP65M ingress protection rating, with the M standing for 360°...

The iQOO 13 was launched in India in Legend and Nardo Grey colorways, which are now joined by a third color - Ace Green. iQOO says the Ace Green colorway "draws inspiration from themes of composure, precision, and performance under pressure" and is "designed to reflect the mindset of high-performing individuals who lead by example." The Ace Green iQOO 13 comes in 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB configurations, priced at INR54,999 ($645/€545) and INR59,999 ($700/€595), respectively. That's the same price as the Legend and Nardo Grey models. It will go on sale in India starting July 12 through...

The iQOO 13 was launched in India in Legend and Nardo Grey colorways, which are now joined by a third color - Ace Green. iQOO says the Ace Green colorway "draws inspiration from themes of composure, precision, and performance under pressure" and is "designed to reflect the mindset of high-performing individuals who lead by example." The Ace Green iQOO 13 comes in 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB configurations, priced at INR54,999 ($645/€545) and INR59,999 ($700/€595), respectively. That's the same price as the Legend and Nardo Grey models. It will go on sale in India starting July 12 through...

The Honor X9c, unveiled last November, is set to debut in India on July 7. Honor hasn't revealed the X9c's Indian pricing yet, but it revealed that the smartphone will be available in the country starting July 12 exclusively through Amazon.in in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. The Honor X9c's specs sheet includes the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, a 6.78" 120Hz 1,224p AMOLED display, and a 6,600 mAh Si/C battery with 66W charging support. The smartphone is IP65 dust and water-resistant and can withstand drops of up to 2m. Honor X9c's features The Honor X9c's camera department...

The Oppo Reno14 series made its debut in mid-May starting with a launch in China and then started expanding to new markets – Taiwan, Malaysia and now India. The duo is joined by the affordable Oppo Pad SE. The Oppo Reno14 and Reno14 Pro build on the Reno13 series with camera improvements, bigger batteries and, in the case of the Pro, a new chipset. It uses the Dimensity 8450, while the vanilla model sticks with the older 8350. This means the Pro has newer CPU cores (all big cores at that), plus a next-gen GPU and NPU. Oppo Reno14 Comparing the two, the Oppo Reno14 Pro has the...