The iPhone 17 Pro series’ “Starry Orange” finish has been one of the most talked-about iPhone colors in years. It’s also inspired a wave of copycat shades across multiple Android brands. We’re looking at you, Honor. 

If a new leak is anything to go by, Apple may be planning a repeat performance next year with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

According to leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing a new deep, more refined red finish for the next Pro iPhones. The shade is said to continue Apple’s recent strategy of turning bold colorways into headline features rather than secondary options.

What’s even more interesting is that some Android manufacturers have reportedly already started experimenting with similar tones. Copycat cycle, meet déjà vu.

What can you expect from the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro is also rumored to feature a higher screen-to-body ratio. Leaks claim Apple is working to shrink the front cutout area, reducing its width from 20.76mm to 13.49mm. That’s roughly a 35 percent drop. 

The result should be a slightly more immersive display, though it’s the kind of change you’ll likely notice more on a spec sheet than in day-to-day use.

On the performance side, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to debut Apple’s A20 Pro chip. It will be among the first set of smartphone processors to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process. 

This year, Apple is also expected to launch iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first foldable, alongside the iPhone 18 series. 

However, there’s still some time before Apple officially announces the upcoming phones, but more details are likely to surface through unofficial channels as we get closer to launch.

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It looks like Redmi is planning a new budget series, at least in China. A new Redmi phone from a brand-new “R” lineup has appeared in China Telecom’s product database, revealing its images and specifications. Interestingly, the listing suggests the device could go by either Redmi R70m 5G or simply Redmi R70.

According to the listing, the phone will be available in five memory configurations: 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. Meanwhile, the color options include Starry Night Black, Feather White, Cold Mist Blue, and Feather Purple.

Redmi R70m / R70 Specifications

On the hardware side, the phone features a large 6.9-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The resolution sits at 1600 × 720, which is just HD+.

As for the design, the phone has a flat, right-angled frame, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, speaker grille, and USB-C port on the bottom edge.

Camera hardware also stays on the basic side. There’s an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, paired with a dual-camera setup on the back. The main sensor is 13 megapixels, paired with a secondary 8MP lens.

Internally, the device is powered by a chipset labeled UMS9632. That is an Unisoc platform, which typically shows up in affordable devices rather than performance-focused ones. The phone runs Android 16 out of the box.

The Redmi R70m packs a 6300mAh battery inside a body measuring 171.56 × 79.47 × 8.2mm and weighing around 211.5 grams.

There’s still no official word on pricing or availability. But based on the specifications, the Redmi R70 series looks like another addition to Xiaomi’s growing portfolio of budget 5G phones.

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The smartphone industry has been dealing with supply chain issues for years, but memory shortages are now harder to ignore than ever. A mix of rising demand for AI hardware and limited production capacity has pushed DRAM prices up, putting pressure on companies that rely on it to build phones.

According to reports from Wccftech and South Korean publication JoongAng Ilbo, Qualcomm is now working with Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to develop custom DRAM tailored for smartphones. 

Since a large portion of DRAM manufacturing capacity is currently used for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), manufacturers are focusing less on mobile-focused memory, creating a shortage in the industry. 

This imbalance is affecting different segments in different ways. Flagship phones can absorb rising costs more easily, but budget and mid-range devices have less flexibility. 

Why could this be the right move?

Memory has quietly become one of the most expensive parts of a phone. DRAM alone makes up roughly a third of the total bill of materials, and when combined with NAND storage, memory accounts for more than half of the cost of building a typical device. This makes it harder for manufacturers to keep prices stable without cutting corners elsewhere.

There are already signs that the pressure is reshaping production strategies. Both Qualcomm and MediaTek are said to have scaled back orders for their mid-range 4nm chips. The reduction reportedly means tens of millions fewer chips.

In that context, Qualcomm’s collaboration with CXMT is a good move, if true. By working directly with a memory manufacturer, Qualcomm could gain more control over supply and maybe stabilize costs for its partners.

The partnership also has a geographic angle. China remains the largest smartphone market, and many of Qualcomm’s biggest customers are based there. Custom DRAM developed with CXMT could primarily serve that ecosystem, which will help local manufacturers navigate the current constraints more effectively.

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Vivo quietly unveiled the Vivo X300 FE in Russia last month, but the phone’s broader rollout is just getting started. An India launch is expected in May, and a new leak suggests the company might have something extra in store for the market.

The core hardware won’t likely be much different, but according to 91Mobiles, the Vivo X300 FE could come with a 200mm ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit in India. 

It’s a paid add-on that attaches via a dedicated case. According to reports, it enables 2.35x extended zoom, with support for up to a 200mm optical equivalent and a staggering 1600mm maximum focal length.

We’ve also gotten a closer look at the accessory. PassionateGeekz shared what appears to be an official render of the extender along with the phone’s pink variant. 

Vivo X300 FE Specifications

As for the phone itself, the Vivo X300 FE uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip inside with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It comes in configurations of up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The device features a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 × 1216 pixels. The phone runs OriginOS 6, based on Android 16, and Vivo is promising five years of Android updates along with seven years of security patches.

On the camera side, the phone includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies, there’s a 50-megapixel front camera.

The X300 FE is backed by a 6,500mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. In Russia, the phone retails at RUB 60,124 (around $770) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

India is also expected to get an additional green color option alongside the existing Moonlight White, Cool Purple, and Graphite Black variants.

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Google has been quietly working on its own version of Apple NameDrop for a while now. The first signs surfaced back in November, and there’s already a video showing how it works. Now, a new report has revealed what Google plans to call it.

It’s called “tap to share.” Not subtle, but it gets the point across.

Folks over at Android Authority managed to enable the feature in Google Play Services v26.15.3.

Here’s how tap to share works

First, unlock your phone, bring the tops of the two devices together, and keep both screens facing up. From there, you can share contacts or send media like photos, videos, links, locations, and even “more”. You’ll need to hold the devices together until they glow, which acts as a visual confirmation that the transfer is underway.

There’s also a preview screen showing exactly what contact info you’re about to share before it’s sent, which is a nice touch.

If this all sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Apple NameDrop uses NFC to initiate the handshake, then switches to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to actually move the data. Previous reports suggest Google is taking a similar approach here. The feature has even been spotted in Samsung One UI 9, hinting at broader ecosystem support.

And honestly, it’s about time. NameDrop is one of those small-but-delightful features with slick animations that make sharing feel effortless. Android has had plenty of sharing options over the years, but nothing quite this seamless.

We are not sure when Google will roll out the feature, but given how far along this build appears, it is safe to assume it will arrive sooner rather than later.

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Huawei is set to launch the Huawei Pura 90 series phones in China on April 20th. The company has so far revealed and opened pre-orders for only two models — Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max — in China. 

If last year’s lineup is anything to go by, you’d expect four models in total. But that might not be the case anymore.

According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, Huawei is scrapping the Ultra model altogether this generation. That is to say, Huawei Pura 90 series will have the vanilla, Pro, and Pro Max versions.

More interestingly, this might not be a Huawei-only move.

Many smartphone brands may discontinue Ultra models

Another well-known leaker, Digital Chat Station, claims that several other smartphone brands are also hitting pause on their Ultra-tier devices. Instead, the companies could reshuffle their portfolios. 

The Pro Max that just sits below Ultra might inherit some of the imaging features that would have otherwise been reserved for the Ultra. Essentially, the Pro Max will replace the Ultra. 

The tipster notes that this is due to soaring memory prices. And in these circumstances, launching an Ultra model would push the retail price beyond 10,000 yuan (~ $1500), which is far above the typical pricing range for Ultra series devices.

The current surge in memory prices shows no signs of easing either. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, the supply gap in the memory market is unlikely to be resolved until at least the second half of 2027.

This means cost pressures will remain a persistent challenge for the smartphone industry for a considerable period. Combined with factors such as limited demand for Ultra models, many brands may opt to discontinue the Ultra line. 

For consumers, though, the implications are harder to ignore. The era of pushing top-tier specs at relatively aggressive prices may be winding down. And as brands recalibrate, the barrier to entry for true flagship experiences is only getting higher.

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The benchmarking platform 3DMark has removed performance results for the RedMagic 11 Pro and RedMagic 11 Pro+ from its database.

According to reports, the listings for both devices were taken down because the manufacturer did not follow the rules during testing. The issue lies in how the phones handle performance limits when running benchmarking software.

3DMark says the devices behave differently when they detect its tests. Specifically, the phones are said to remove normal limits on power consumption and temperature while the benchmark is running. This allows the chipset to operate at unusually high levels without throttling, even as temperatures rise.

From 3DMark’s perspective, this creates results that don’t reflect typical real-world usage. The platform’s rules are designed to ensure that scores represent the performance users can expect under normal conditions, not in a special testing mode. Because of this, the results were classified as a violation and removed.

Here’s what Nubia replies 

Nubia, the brand behind the RedMagic series, has responded by defending its approach.

In a statement to Android Authority, the company said its devices are built for “high-performance experiences,” particularly in demanding gaming scenarios, and include multiple performance modes that users can enable. It specifically pointed to a feature called “Diablo Mode,” which is designed to push the hardware to its limits under heavy workloads.

The company also said that benchmarking should be viewed as “an indicator of a device’s performance potential under controlled, high-load conditions,” adding that results can vary depending on system settings and usage.

In other words, Nubia is saying that the scores reflect what the hardware is capable of, even if that level of performance isn’t always active by default.

It’s not surprising to see a brand optimizing specific apps to run better—that’s actually a good thing. But in the case of benchmark apps, this shouldn’t happen, as it is considered manipulation of scores.

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Huawei has a launch event scheduled for April 20, where it is set to refresh its Pura lineup. The update includes the Pura 90 series, which Huawei has already started teasing, and a foldable in the Pura X lineup. Now, according to tipster Digital Chat Station, this new model is called the Pura X Max.

The Pura foldable line from Huawei is known for wide-folding devices, and no surprises, the Pura X Max follows the same route. 

Huawei Pura X Max Specs (Expected)

However, unlike the original Pura X, the X Max is said to be a horizontally folding device. The design is the same as what’s expected for the Apple iPhone Fold (or Ultra, as rumors say), but Huawei will be the first to launch such a device. It will feature a 7.69-inch WQHD+ inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen.

The inner display will offer more usable space, while the outer screen is designed for quick, everyday tasks. Huawei is reportedly sticking with a 16:10 aspect ratio, similar to its earlier model.

Lucky for us, another tipster, Fixed Focus Digital, has shared the foldable’s front and back design on Weibo.

There are also expected upgrades under the hood. The Pura X Max is rumored to use Huawei’s Kirin 9030 chip, which is also said to power the Pura 90 series. The chip reportedly uses a new 9-core architecture, with improvements in overall performance.

Moreover, the device is expected to include Huawei’s Red Maple Quad Camera system, with a particular focus on improving the telephoto lens.

As we mentioned earlier, this type of foldable design will not remain exclusive to Huawei for long. Apple is working on a foldable iPhone with a similar tablet-like aspect ratio, possibly arriving in September. Meanwhile, Samsung is also working on a wide-foldable called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide.

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Xiaomi is raising the prices of some Redmi phones in China, and the changes are taking effect today. The company confirmed it’s bumping prices on three of its higher-end models: the Redmi K90 Pro Max, Redmi Turbo 5, and Redmi Turbo 5 Max.

According to the brand, the increases are due to the “continued sharp rise” in the cost of key components, especially global memory chips.

Here are the new effective prices

The most direct increase is to the Redmi K90 Pro Max, which now costs 200 yuan more across all configurations. The base 12GB + 256GB variant is now priced at 4,199 yuan, up from its earlier launch price of 3,999 yuan. Higher-end variants follow the same pattern, with the top 16GB + 1TB model now listed at 5,499 yuan, compared to its initial price of 5,299 yuan.

Things are a little less straightforward with the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max. The prices have gone up, but not because Xiaomi is raising them directly. Instead, the company has ended its Spring Festival promotional discounts, effectively snapping both phones back to their standard retail pricing.

However, Xiaomi is still offering a 200 yuan subsidy on the 512GB variants, which slightly softens the impact for buyers considering higher storage options.

This means the Redmi Turbo 5 now starts at 2,299 yuan for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the Turbo 5 Max begins at 2,499 yuan for the same configuration. Previously, both models were available at lower “initial sale” prices during promotional periods.

None of this comes as much of a surprise. Memory prices have been trending upward for a while now, and manufacturers usually pass at least some of those costs down the line.

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OnePlus may have just started teasing a new addition to its Ace lineup, likely the rumored OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra. The device has been circulating in leaks for weeks, but now there’s a more official signal that its launch might not be far off.

The hint comes from Li Jie Louis, President of OnePlus China, who recently suggested that a new “OnePlus Ace” phone is coming soon. While he didn’t explicitly name the Ace 6 Ultra, the timing lines up closely with recent certifications and leaks surrounding the device.

For instance, the phone recently appeared on China’s MIIT certification platform with the model number PMB110. These regulatory listings don’t reveal much on their own, but they usually indicate that a launch is getting closer.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra specifications

On the hardware side, the phone could feature a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

As per previous reports, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will have a 16-megapixel front camera. On the back, it is expected to include a 50-megapixel main camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Powering the device will likely be the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip paired with an 8,500mAh battery. Memory options are said to include configurations such as 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. In terms of color options, the device may be available in Black and Titanium.

The Ace 6 Ultra is expected to go head-to-head with the Redmi K90 Max. The two are rumored to share the same chip, battery capacity, and refresh rate. Redmi has already started teasing the phone ahead of its expected launch this month.

As for global availability, it remains unclear whether the company plans to launch a tweaked version of the Ace 6 Ultra worldwide. In the past, a modified version of the Ace 6T was released globally under the OnePlus 15T moniker.

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After the Find X9 Ultra, Oppo has now revealed the design of the Oppo Find X9s Pro ahead of its April 21 launch. It brings a noticeably new look to the back. Instead of a traditional camera island, the phone uses a horizontal layout that stretches across the upper portion of the device.

Inside that layout sits a square camera module, integrated into the design on the left side, while the right side has a visible step. The flash sits outside this camera module. 

As for color options, the Oppo Find X9s Pro will be available in Wind Rider Green, Free White, Energetic Orange, and Native Titanium.

Oppo Find X9s Pro Specifications

The Find X9s Pro uses a flat 1.5K display on the front, paired with a right-angled metal frame.

As expected, cameras are the centerpiece here. The Find X9s Pro is said to feature a dual 200-megapixel system co-developed with Hasselblad, including both a main and telephoto sensor. Oppo is also adding a teleconverter-style function for long-distance shooting. 

Alongside that, the phone includes a second-generation Danxia color system, a new LUMO imaging engine, and an updated Hasselblad Master Mode with native film-style output. Video recording goes up to 8K.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Dimensity 9500 chipset, paired with a notably large 7,025mAh battery. For top up, it supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Other features include a 144Hz display, an eye-protection panel capable of dimming down to 1 nit brightness, ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking, and full IP66, IP68, and IP69 water resistance ratings. The phone will also run ColorOS 16 out of the box.

The Oppo Find X9s Pro smartphone will launch at 19:00 on April 21st. In addition to the Find X9s Pro and Find X9 Ultra smartphones, Oppo will also unveil the Enco Clip 2 earphones.

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Nothing’s sub-brand CMF announced the CMF Phone 2 Pro in April last year. As the company refreshes the lineup once a year, early details about its successor are starting to surface right on schedule.

A new report from Android Headlines has revealed the specs of the CMF Phone 3 Pro ahead of its launch. Let’s learn about it. 

Nothing CMF Phone (3) Pro Specifications (Rumored)

According to the report, one of the biggest changes this generation could be the processor. The upcoming phone is expected to move away from MediaTek chips and instead use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. The CMF Phone 2 Pro, by comparison, uses a Dimensity 7300 Pro processor.

The phone is also said to have a rated battery capacity of 5,090mAh, with a typical capacity of around 5,400mAh. That will be paired with support for 45W wired charging, up from 33W on the previous model.

Design-wise, the changes seem more subtle. The mid-frame could switch from plastic to metal, which may improve both in-hand feel and durability.

Likewise, the rear camera layout is said to stay mostly the same, although the flash placement has reportedly been adjusted to create more space between the third camera and the dual-camera setup on the left.

The display is tipped to be an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2392 × 1080, along with a centered punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera.

There’s no official confirmation yet from Nothing or CMF, and details could still change before launch. Still, if the report is accurate, the CMF Phone 3 Pro looks like a modest but deliberate update that will focus on incremental improvements rather than a major overhaul.

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Huawei today confirmed that its next-generation Pura series will debut on April 20 in China, where the company will unveil the Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max. Pre-reservations for both devices kick off today at 12:08 PM China time, according to Huawei’s official Weibo account.

In the lead-up to the launch, Huawei has already shown off the design of two phones, and, to its credit, it’s not playing things too safe.

Both models feature a gradient finish across all of their color options, except black and white. This isn’t the first time Huawei has used gradients on its phone colors. The P20 and P30 series also experimented with similar finishes across select colorways. 

Around the back, there’s a rounded triangular camera module, paired with flat sides that give the phones a more structured, almost industrial look.

The teasers confirm that both the Pro and Pro Max share this overall design language, though the silhouette doesn’t stray too far from last year’s Pura 80 lineup.

Huawei Pura 90 Series Specifications (Expected)

On the hardware side, the Pura 90 Pro and Pro Max are both expected to use either the Kirin 9030 or the Kirin 9030 Pro processor. The phones will likely run HarmonyOS 6.1 out of the box.

Huawei may also bring its HyperSpace Memory technology to the series. Previously introduced on the Mate 80 Pro Max, it focuses on improving memory efficiency, allowing a 16GB RAM configuration to deliver an experience closer to 20GB through compression.

As expected, cameras remain a major focus for the Pura lineup. The Pura 90 series is rumored to feature a second-generation Maple Imaging System, along with a large 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

`We should learn more about the new phones in the lead-up to launch.

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