China’s smartphone market hit a small bump in the third quarter of 2025. According to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), total phone shipments in the mainland reached 68.46 million units, down 0.5% compared to the same period last year. 

IDC says the third quarter is typically a slow season for smartphone sales, and this year was no exception. With fewer new product launches and reduced national subsidies, many buyers held off on upgrades. 

The situation could improve next quarter, as many brands launched their new flagships earlier than usual. Xiaomi, for instance, announced the Xiaomi 17 series a month early in September.

The Double Eleven (November 11) sales event is where we may see an increase in purchases. However, IDC Senior Research Analyst Arthur Guo says the event is “unlikely to spark significant additional consumer demand amid economic uncertainty.”

Here’s how the brand performed

Among individual brands, vivo held onto the top spot with 11.8 million units shipped, taking a 17.2% market share despite a 7.8% year-on-year decline. 

Apple followed closely with 10.8 million units and a 15.8% share, posting a small 0.6% increase from last year. Huawei came in third with 10.4 million units and a 15.2% share, slipping 1% year-on-year. Xiaomi shipped 10 million units, taking 14.7% of the whole market. It’s a 1.7% drop from last year. 

Meanwhile, Oppo managed a slight recovery, shipping 9.9 million units for a 14.5% share, up 0.4% year-on-year. Honor matched Oppo’s shipments at 9.9 million units, but its market share dipped 1.5% to 14.4%.

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The Poco F8 Pro has just picked up its NBTC certification ahead of its launch in Thailand. But while that means the release is near, a new leak suggests something less exciting — the phone might skip a charging accessory in the box. 

Word for this comes from tipster Abhishek Yadav on X, who claims the Poco F8 Pro will not include a charging brick. However, it’s not entirely new for Poco. The Poco X7 Pro and F7 also shipped without chargers in Europe, so this could be another region-specific move.

Yadav also shared an image of part of the retail box showing a “Sound by Bose” logo. That’s interesting because Xiaomi’s new Redmi K90 series carries the same branding. 

Bose branding hints at Redmi K90 rebrand

Given Poco’s long history of rebadging Redmi’s K-series phones for global markets, this adds weight to speculation that the Poco F8 Pro could be a rebranded Redmi K90.

If that’s true, the F8 Pro could share the K90’s 6.59-inch 2K LTPO flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness.

Inside, the Redmi K90 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with an Adreno 830 GPU, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

The camera system includes a 50MP Light Hunter 800 main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP 2.5x telephoto periscope lens. Up front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera.

Keeping things running is a large 7,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging. For audio, it has dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose. Other notable features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Oppo has officially dropped the first details about its upcoming Reno 15 series. In a post on Weibo, the company said it will share more information about the lineup on November 10th in China.

But we are not sure whether this will be a full product launch or simply an announcement of a future event date. The teaser doesn’t mention an event start time, which we usually see for full-scale launches, suggesting this might just be an announcement for the actual unveiling later on.

Speaking of which, another leak from earlier this week points to November 17th as a possible launch date for the Reno 15 lineup.

Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared an image of the Reno 15’s camera design on Weibo. It still features a squircle module housing three lenses and a flash, similar to its predecessor.

Both the standard and Pro versions are said to offer four high-resolution cameras in total, with a 200-megapixel main camera taking the spotlight. The tipster adds that both models support simultaneous front and rear live-streaming, and there’s talk of an “amazing feature” designed specifically for live shooting.

What can you expect?

As for the specs, the regular Oppo Reno 15 is said to feature a 6.32-inch 1.5K flat display framed in metal, powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8450 processor. 

It could come with a 50-megapixel front camera and a triple rear setup consisting of a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP periscope camera. The phone will also carry IP68 and IP69 waterproof ratings.

The Reno 15 Pro, on the other hand, steps it up with a larger 6.78-inch 1.5K flat screen, the same Dimensity 8450 chip, and a glass body for a more premium feel. 

It shares the same 50MP front and 200MP triple rear camera configuration as the standard model but adds 50W wireless charging to the mix. Like the base model, it is also expected to have IP68 and IP69 water resistance.

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Samsung’s next flagship lineup might not rely on its in-house silicon as much as we expect it to. During Qualcomm’s Q4 2025 earnings call, the company revealed that it expects to power roughly 75 percent of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 devices with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, leaving the remaining quarter for Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 processor.

When asked about Samsung’s growing efforts to use internal modems and custom chipsets, Qualcomm executives didn’t sound too concerned. In fact, they made it clear that their partnership with Samsung remains strong and that Snapdragon will continue to dominate the Galaxy lineup.

“What used to be a normal relationship at 50% share, the new baseline is about 75%,” a Qualcomm spokesperson said during the call. “On Galaxy S25, we got 100%. Our assumption for any new Galaxy is always going to be 75%. That is our assumption for Galaxy S26.”

This surely sounds like a confident expectation, and if true, Samsung’s long-awaited return to its dual-chip strategy might not be a full-scale comeback for its homegrown processors. Qualcomm clearly expects its chip to remain the default option in most Galaxy S26 models.

Still, Samsung’s Exynos 2600 doesn’t look like a weak link on paper. Built on the company’s 2nm GAA process, new benchmark listings suggest it can go head-to-head with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Apple’s A19 Pro. 

Despite these promising numbers, Samsung seems to be treading carefully. The company’s confidence in its chip might not yet match Qualcomm’s proven consistency, especially when it comes to real-world thermals and sustained performance.

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The Honor 500 series is allegedly coming before the end of 2025, and unsurprisingly, the leaks are starting to pile up. Earlier this week, a leak revealed the design schematics of the Honor 500, followed by a Geekbench listing that seemed to confirm its chipset.

Now, a new leak sheds light on what to expect from the Pro model. 

Honor 500 Pro Specifications

According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor 500 Pro will feature a mid-sized 6.5-inch display encased in a metal frame. The screen will also house an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for biometrics. 

There’s been some back-and-forth over which chipset Honor plans to use across the lineup. That should be clear now as the tipster claims the Honor 500 Pro will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, leaving the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for the standard Honor 500, as also previously suggested by Geekbench.

Moreover, the Honor 500 Pro reportedly packs a triple-camera system. The setup is led by a 200-megapixel main sensor and a periscope telephoto lens, and the third camera is likely an ultrawide. 

Both phones are expected to share a similar design language, with the main visual difference being the number of rear cameras. Powering all this is said to be an 8,000mAh battery.

Spec-wise, it’s not wildly different from the regular Honor 500. The non-Pro model is rumored to include a similar display with 1.5K resolution, a 200MP dual-camera setup, and 100W fast charging.

Both phones are expected to launch in China later this month. There’s no word yet on whether the Honor 500 lineup will make it to global markets.

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It took a few months, but Google’s latest smartwatch has finally made its way to India. The Pixel Watch 4, first unveiled back in August, is now available through the Google India online store. 

Pixel Watch 4 Price in India and availability

The Pixel Watch 4 comes in two sizes. The 41mm Wi-Fi model is priced at ₹39,900, while the larger 45mm version costs ₹43,900. Google says the watch will soon expand to other outlets, including Flipkart and select offline retailers.

Both models offer a variety of finishes and strap combinations.
The 41mm version comes in:

• Polished silver case with an iris band
• Champagne gold case with a lemongrass band
• Matte black case with an obsidian band
• Polished silver case with a porcelain band

You can get the 45mm model in:

• Satin moonstone case with a moonstone band
• Polished silver case with a porcelain band
• Matte black case with an obsidian band

What’s new

The Pixel Watch 4 keeps the familiar round silhouette of previous models but introduces a sharper Actua 360 display that curves across the body. Google claims it offers a 10% larger active area with slimmer bezels, along with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness.

Inside, the watch is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 platform, paired with an ML-powered co-processor. Google says this setup delivers 25% more speed while consuming half the power. 

The 41mm model gets a 325 mAh battery rated for 30 hours, while the 45mm version bumps that to 455 mAh for 40 hours. 

As for health and wellness, sleep tracking is now 18% more accurate, and the watch can track skin temperature. The addition of dual-frequency GPS should deliver more precise location data. 

The Watch 4 supports more than 50 workout types, including basketball and pickleball, and can automatically detect some of these activities.

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If you’re still not tired of reading Galaxy S26 series leaks over the past couple of weeks, there’s more news to unpack today.

A new leak from X (formerly Twitter) user Yawn has revealed the full camera specs of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, and unfortunately, Samsung isn’t making any big changes. 

According to the leak, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will retain the same overall camera configuration as the S25 Ultra, led by a 200-megapixel HP2 main sensor.

Alongside it, Samsung is reportedly sticking with a 50-megapixel JN3 ultrawide, a 50-megapixel IMX854 5x periscope telephoto, and a 12-megapixel IMX874 selfie camera.

A solitary camera upgrade for S26 Ultra

The only real change this time seems to be in the 3x telephoto lens. The old 10MP from previous Ultras is reportedly being replaced by a newer 12MP Samsung S5K3LD sensor.

The leak also mentions the device will support Samsung’s new video recording format called APV (Advanced Photo Video) in two formats. The APV HQ reportedly uses 1.5GB of storage per minute, while APV LQ cuts that down to 750MB per minute. 

The leak aligns well with another report from September. While that was an early report, the fact that new information matches suggests Samsung may not be very interested in changing its hardware.

The new telephoto is said to have an f/2.4 aperture and 20 percent more pixels compared to the S25 Ultra. 

As for other specs, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a 5,500mAh battery with 60W charging support. 

It might also come with Qi2 wireless charging, which opens the world of MagSafe-like magnetic accessories to Android phones. The phone is also said to be larger, thinner, and slightly rounder than its predecessor.

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Huawei has officially taken the wraps off its new ultra-thin smartphone, the Huawei Mate 70 Air, in China today. It will be available for pre-booking from 10:08 AM CST.

The Mate 70 Air is the company’s direct rival to the iPhone Air. At 6.6mm thick, it’s not quite as slim as the iPhone Air, which measures just 5.6mm. However, Huawei offers a more complete package with the Mate 70 Air, including a bigger battery and better cameras.

Huawei Mate 70 Air Specifications

The phone sports a 7-inch 1.5K+ OLED display (2760 × 1320 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate and an 18.8:9 aspect ratio. A 10.7MP front camera sits in a centered punch-hole cutout.

Under the hood, Huawei offers two chipset options depending on the configuration:

• Kirin 9020B for the 12GB RAM variants
• Kirin 9020A for the 16GB RAM variants

The software side of things is handled by HarmonyOS 5.1.

Powering the device is the aforementioned 6,500mAh battery, supported by 66W wired fast charging via USB 2.0. The phone also supports Wi-Fi 7+, two-way Beidou satellite messaging, and features side-mounted fingerprint unlocking.

It comes with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, which is a nice surprise given its ultra-thin build.

On the back, Huawei is going all in with a quad-camera setup, headlined by a 50MP 1/1.3-inch ultra-large sensor main camera. It’s joined by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 12MP RYYB 3x telephoto, and a 1.5MP red maple multispectral sensor to enhance color accuracy and detail in different lighting conditions.

Storage, Colors, and Pricing

The Huawei Mate 70 Air is available in Obsidian Black, Feather White, and Silver Brocade color options. Buyers can choose from four configurations:

• 12GB + 256GB – 4,199 yuan (~$575)
• 12GB + 512GB – 4,699 yuan (~$645)
• 16GB + 256GB – 4,699 yuan (~$645)
• 16GB + 512GB – 5,199 yuan (~$715)

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been making quite a presence in the rumor mill lately, and today it’s making headlines again as the device has secured 3C certification in China.

The 17 Ultra is said to come in two versions. One, carrying the model number 2512BPNDAC, is the standard variant, while 25128PNA1C is the dual-satellite communication version, supporting both Tiantong-1 satellite calling and Beidou short-message communication.

For those unaware, Tiantong-1 and Beidou are satellite services that enable voice calls and message exchange.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra supports 100W charging

The 3C certification further confirms that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will support 100W wired charging as standard. For comparison, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports 90W charging.

This faster charging should prove useful, as the device is also expected to house a larger battery. For reference, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max released earlier this year is equipped with a 7,500mAh cell.

Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra variants have also passed China’s radio certification, which confirms UWB (Ultra-Wideband) support on both models. UWB is useful for seamless connectivity across ecosystem devices, including a remote car unlock. 

Of course, the highlight of any “Ultra” model is always the camera setup, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra doesn’t seem to disappoint on paper. It’s rumored to feature a quad-camera array with the following hardware:

• Main: Omnivision OV50X, 50MP (1-inch sensor)
• Ultra-wide: Samsung JN5, 50MP
• Telephoto: Samsung JN5, 50MP
• Periscope telephoto: ISOCELL HP5, 200MP

On the front, the device could sport a 6.85-inch LTPO OLED display with 2K resolution and ultra-narrow bezels, reportedly slimmer than what you get on the iPhone.

Under the hood, it’s expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, IP-rated water resistance, and what’s likely to be one of the largest batteries in Xiaomi’s flagship lineup.

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Apple makes a lot of computers, and all of them look similar enough that it’s easy to stare at the lineup and feel stuck. If you’re confused about which Mac to buy in 2025, you’re not alone. The good news is there’s a simple way to figure it out.

Apple’s recent focus on its own processors (the M-series chips) has made every Mac fast, quiet, and battery-friendly. But they’re not all meant for the same people. The Mac you should buy depends on what you do, how long you’ll keep it, and whether you’re buying for portability, power, or price.

Here’s a straightforward breakdown to help you decide.

MacBook Air (M4)

For most people, the MacBook Air is easily the best pick. It’s light, simple, fast, silent (no fans), and cheaper than the Pro lineup. Apple calls it the world’s best consumer laptop, and that’s not a stretch.

The most recent MacBook Air comes with an M4 chip and in 13 and 15-inch display options. Both are Liquid Retina (LCD) panels with True Tone support and 500 nits of brightness. It’s also the first MacBook Air to come with an optional Nano-texture coating that reduces glare.

If you don’t know which Mac to get, start here. It’s the best choice for students, writers, office workers, casual photo editors, and anyone who wants a dependable laptop that feels effortless to use.

• Also Read: Why the MacBook Air M4 Is the Ideal Laptop for Almost Everyone

MacBook Air (M3)

If your budget is tight, you can still get the Air with the last-gen M3 chip. And honestly, the difference between the M3 and M4 isn’t that massive. You can do almost everything that M4 handles with the M3 Air. If you’re coming from a pre-M-series machine, this will feel like a massive upgrade.

MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro lineup is where Apple puts its most powerful chips, best screens, and longest battery life. It’s also much more expensive. You should only buy one if you know you need the performance.

14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)

If you do serious creative work—video editing, music production, software development—the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro is the sweet spot. It has a stunning mini-LED display, more ports, and better speakers than the Air.

The M4 Pro chip handles 4K video, large code builds, and heavy tools with ease. If you need serious performance but still care about portability, this is the Mac.

16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max)

The 16-inch model is all about space and maximum power. The M4 Max chip is designed for heavy workflows—Hollywood-level post-production, advanced 3D modeling, AI development, and high-resolution rendering.

It’s big. It’s expensive. But if you need it, you’ll know.

iMac

The 24-inch iMac with M3 is Apple’s all-in-one favorite. It’s a single unit: just plug in and go. The display is beautiful. The colors are fun. And for most office or home users, the M3 chip is plenty.

If you’re upgrading an old Intel iMac, this will feel like switching from a horse to a Tesla.

Its downside is that you can upgrade the display or internal components later. What you buy on day one is what you keep. So if you can, upgrade to at least 16GB of RAM.

Mac Mini

The Mac Mini is still the cheapest way into the Mac ecosystem. Pair it with your own monitor and accessories, and you’ll get the same performance as a MacBook Air at a much lower price. 

The Mac Mini is powered by the M4 and M4 Pro chip. The former is available with up to 24GB unified memory and 512GB storage, while the M4 Pro models support up to 64GB of unified memory and offer storage options up to 8TB.

The front of each Mac mini model includes two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. On the back, you get three Thunderbolt ports (Thunderbolt 4 on the M4 version and Thunderbolt 5 on the M4 Pro version) along with HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and a power-in port. 

Mac Studio

The Mac Studio is essentially a bigger and better version of the Mac Mini, designed for people who want workstation power in a compact footprint. It is taller, with more ports —including a front-facing USB-C port —and built with more advanced processors and better thermal management to handle demanding tasks like video editing.

Even the entry-level Mac Studio with the M4 Max chip offers up to a 16-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, a Media Engine, 546GB/s memory bandwidth, and up to 128GB of unified memory.

Meanwhile, the M3 Ultra Mac Studio features up to a 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, along with a 32-core Neural Engine, 819GB/s memory bandwidth, up to 512GB of unified memory, and a Media Engine that is twice as fast.

It may be difficult to understand all the technical jargon, but these specs simply mean the Mac Studio can handle almost any workload you throw at it. For the best performance, it’s better to get the M3 Ultra model.

Apple says the M3 Ultra is almost twice as fast as the M4 Max when handling system-intensive workloads, and it supports playback of up to 24 streams of 8K ProRes video and up to eight displays.

How Much RAM Should You Get?

Short version:

• 8GB: Bare minimum (better to avoid if possible)
• 16GB: Safe choice for most
• 32GB: Pros using creative apps
• >64GB: Only for heavy pro workflows

Rule of thumb:
If you keep your Mac for 4–6 years, bump the RAM now. You can’t upgrade later.

How Much Storage Do You Need?

• 256GB: Too small for most people
• 512GB: Minimum recommended
• 1TB: Best for long-term users
• 2TB+: Only if you need project storage locally

Cloud storage helps, but apps and libraries grow fast.

So Which Mac Should You Get?

If you:

• Write, browse, watch, email → MacBook Air
• Want a big screen without power needs → 15-inch Air
• Edit 4K video or code at scale → MacBook Pro 14-inch
• Need the ultimate workstation → Mac Studio or 16-inch Pro
• Work at a desk and don’t want a laptop → iMac
• Are on a tight budget → Mac Mini

Most people will be happy with the MacBook Air. It’s light, fast, and cheaper than the Pros. Apple’s M-series chips mean even the “slow” Macs are powerful. You don’t need the biggest chip unless your job depends on it.

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