MediaTek is not just about powering Android smartphones with its Dimensity or Helio line. The company continues to expand its reach across connected devices, and its latest effort in doing so is the Kompanio 540, a new processor built specifically for Chromebooks.
Kompanio 540 Specifications
MediaTek says the Kompanio 540 is a chip built for superior performance and all-day battery life in student Chromebooks. The chipmaker claims it delivers up to 35% better power efficiency compared to the previous Kompanio 520.
While that is to be proven in real-world usage, the Kompanio 540 brings an architecture upgrade designed to improve overall performance.
It features an eight-core CPU based on a 2+6 configuration, which includes two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. In comparison, the Kompanio 520 includes two Cortex-A76 cores (2.0GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (2.0GHz).
The chip also comes with ARM’s Mali-G57 MC2 GPU that enables support for 4K displays at 60Hz or dual 2.5K monitors when connected to external screens. For a Chromebook, that’s a notable step forward in display flexibility and graphical capability, especially for users who rely on multitasking setups.
The Kompanio 540 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) for connectivity. Storage and memory options are also flexible. The chip supports both LPDDR5-6400 and LPDDR4x-4266 RAM, as well as eMMC 5.1 and faster UFS 3.1 storage.
Last but not least, it’s also compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and PCIe Gen 2 for peripheral expansion. The Kompanio 540 will make its debut in consumer devices starting January 2026.
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OnePlus officially unveiled the OnePlus 15 in China last night. The company has been teasing its international rollout for weeks, and now it’s confirmed that the phone is coming to India on November 13th.
The launch event is scheduled for 7 PM IST, and sales will kick off just an hour later. The teaser also confirms that India won’t miss out on any color options either.
Alongside the OnePlus 15, the company introduced the OnePlus Ace 6 in China. However, it seems so far the Indian event will focus solely on the flagship 15.
OnePlus 15: quick overview
The phone features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it can push up to 165fps in supported games such as Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends Mobile, and Naruto Mobile.
Powering the device is a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery that can handle 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. On the back, you’ll find a 50MP triple-camera setup, which includes a wide, a 3.5x periscope telephoto, and an ultrawide lens. Selfies are handled by a 32MP sensor.
The OnePlus 15 even has a gyroscope of the same specifications used in the PS5 controller. It offers a 200Hz sampling rate, improving accuracy by 77% and cutting latency by 11%. Other features include an IP69K rating, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and dual stereo speakers.
OnePlus 15 starts at around $560 or some Rs 50,000 in China. So it’s wise to expect that the phone could launch under Rs 60,000 in India.
You can go through our launch coverage to learn in detail about the smartphone. Or better yet, check out our hands-on video of the OnePlus 15 on YouTube.
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The Exynos 2600 has popped up on Geekbench once again, this time with even better performance numbers.
According to the latest benchmark listing, Samsung’s upcoming flagship chip scored 3,455 points in single-core and 11,621 points in multi-core tests. For comparison, when it first appeared back in August, it managed to get 3,309 and 11,256 points, respectively.
In both runs, the CPU configuration remains the same. The chip’s prime Cortex-X930 core is running at 3.8GHz, three Cortex-A730 performance cores at 3.26GHz, and six Cortex-A730S cores clocked at 2.76GHz. The improvement suggests Samsung has been doing some behind-the-scenes tuning to squeeze more out of the silicon.
To put those numbers in perspective, our Xiaomi 17 unit with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reached 3,078 points in single-core and 9,162 in multi-core.
On paper, that means the Exynos 2600 is currently ahead. Still, it’s worth remembering that Samsung’s test setup is a controlled environment, and real-world results could look different once the chip lands in actual phones.
There’s a possibility of two versions
Interestingly, Samsung may be working on two versions of the Exynos 2600. A variant with lower clock speeds also appeared on Geekbench last week, showing prime core at 3.55GHz, three performance cores at 2.96GHz, and six efficiency cores at 2.46GHz. Unsurprisingly, its scores dipped to 3,047 (single-core) and 10,025 (multi-core).
According to SammyGuru, the dual listings could hint that Samsung may be planning to use two versions of the chip across its lineup. The higher-clocked model might be reserved for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while the S26 and S26 Plus could ship with the toned-down variant. That’s just speculation for now.
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Google’s Pixel 10 series is expected to be rounded out by the Pixel 10a, likely launching in 2026. As usual, we are getting the early details through leaks and rumors rather than official announcements.
A new leak has now given us a first look at the Pixel 10a’s design. OnLeaks, in collaboration with AndroidHeadlines, shared CAD-based renders of the phone, and on first glance, it doesn’t look much different from the Pixel 9a.
The phone retains the flush rear camera design, with no noticeable bumps. It features chamfered edges with the power and volume buttons sitting on the right. The device is said to measure 153.9 x 72.9 x 9mm and will have a slightly smaller 6.2-inch display, compared to the 6.3-inch panel on the Pixel 9a.
The renders also give away that the Pixel 10a will use a metal frame, as the antenna lines are clearly visible, while the back is expected to remain plastic.
What can we expect?
Specs-wise, there’s not much new to report. The Pixel 10a is expected to use the same Tensor G4 chip as its predecessor. That’s a bit of a letdown since Google’s Tensor chips have generally lagged behind the flagship offerings from Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Meanwhile, other phones in the Pixel 10 series already run on the newer Tensor G5. Historically, Google has used a near-identical chip for its A-series phones, so it’s surprising the company won’t bring those improvements to the 10a.
On the bright side, we hope that the Pixel 10a might bring PixelSnap magnetic accessories support. PixelSnap also makes it easier to use even MagSafe-compatible attachments on the back of the phone.
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iQOO is set to launch its latest Neo 11 smartphone in China tomorrow, and the leaks and teasers so far have revealed quite a lot about the device. If you’ve been following them, you probably already know some of the highlights.
If not, tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared a more complete list of what the device will offer. And we’re adding the officially confirmed details too, so you get the full picture before launch day.
iQOO Neo 11 Overview
The Neo 11 features a 6.82-inch flat LTPO display with a 3168 × 1440 resolution, effectively a 2K panel, and supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen uses BOE’s Q10+ luminous material, paired with a standard AR anti-glare coating to trim reflections and such.
The phone’s build includes a metal frame and a glass back. Meanwhile, iQOO has confirmed four color options for the Neo 11: black, blue, orange, and silver.
Under the hood, the Neo 11 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, along with iQOO’s self-developed Q2 independent graphics chip. Storage and memory are top-tier as well, featuring LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, while heat management is handled by an 8K vapor chamber cooling system.
On the gaming side, the Neo 11 includes iQOO’s Monster Core Engine to boost performance and a Power Acceleration Engine for faster response times. The display also supports a 3200Hz touch sampling rate and a 25.4ms touch response time.
The phone runs OriginOS 6, based on Android 16, and iQOO claims users can expect up to five years of smooth operation.
The Neo 11 features a 50-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back, though we’ll have to see how it performs in real-world use (stay tuned!). As for the battery, it packs a massive 7,500mAh unit, paired with 100W fast charging.
Other features include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, symmetrical stereo speakers, and water and dust resistance rated at both IP68 and IP69.
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A report from tipster Digital Chat Station earlier this week claimed that Oppo is working on a compact flagship tablet with an 8.8-inch OLED display. At the time, the tipster mentioned that the device would be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
In a new update, however, the tipster now claims that the tablet will instead use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, reportedly to make it more affordable.
OnePlus is launching a phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Qualcomm has yet to take the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, although the company did tease it during the 8 Elite Gen 5 launch in September.
The chip maker confirmed that it will share more details about the chip later this year, but didn’t provide a specific launch timeframe.
During a recent launch event, though, OnePlus executive Li Jie Louis said that OnePlus will be the first brand to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform. He also confirmed that the chipset is built on a 3nm process and features Oryon CPU cores.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – AI-generated mock render
It could be that Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 may not get a standalone launch event and could instead debut alongside the phone itself. It’s expected to power an upcoming Ace-series phone, which might launch globally as the OnePlus 15R.
Getting back to the tablet, Digital Chat Station also notes that it will feature a slim body and a moderate-sized battery. Unfortunately, the tipster didn’t share any additional details about the device or what it might be called.
Previously, the same source suggested that the tablet could launch alongside Oppo’s next compact flagship phone. Based on rumors, the company may unveil the Find X9S by early Q2 2026 in China. If that timeline holds, the yet-to-be-named compact tablet will likely debut alongside the Find X9s.
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Since the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 debuted in September, we’ve already seen it power some of the best Android phones heading into 2026. The chip delivers a noticeable jump in raw performance, but it’s still built on a 3nm process.
Meanwhile, Samsung is expected to challenge it directly with the Exynos 2600, built on a more advanced 2nm process.
The Exynos 2600 will reportedly power the Galaxy S26 lineup alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite. And early rumors suggest Samsung’s chip could actually outperform Qualcomm’s in both speed and efficiency.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 could make 2026 flagships pricey
In Qualcomm’s favor, the company is expected to unveil its first 2nm-based chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, in late 2026. That timeline lines up with a recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo.
According to the report, Qualcomm’s next flagship SoC will be produced using TSMC’s 2nm N2P node, a more refined version of the first-generation N2 process that’s expected to be used for Apple’s upcoming A20 and A20 Pro chips.
The shift to 2nm fabrication should deliver the usual gains: better power efficiency and higher performance density compared to the 3nm process currently in use.
DCS also claims that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will introduce support for LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage.
But progress rarely comes cheap. The combination of a new manufacturing process, faster memory, and upgraded storage could drive up the overall cost of the chipset.
Because of that, Qualcomm’s next flagship might not appear in every high-end phone next year. Instead, rumors suggest that the regular flagship models could use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6, while the pricier Ultra versions might be reserved for the more powerful Elite variant.
HMD Global, the Finnish company best known for manufacturing and distributing Nokia phones, has quietly launched a new smartphone, but not under its own name. The new M-Kopa X30 comes through a collaboration with the Kenyan fintech company M-Kopa.
HMD and M-Kopa have been working together to make smartphones more affordable in African markets through M-Kopa’s “pay-as-you-go” financing model.
HMD provides the hardware and software expertise, while M-Kopa handles distribution and flexible payment plans, so that more people can get access to modern smartphones without upfront costs.
M-Kopa X30 Specifications
Under the hood, the M-Kopa X30 packs a Unisoc T615 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs on Android 15 with HMD’s own AI enhancements sprinkled in. The phone has a 6.72-inch Full HD+ display (2400×1080) with the standard 60Hz refresh rate.
As for the cameras, the X30 features a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a surprisingly high-resolution 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The camera has a few AI tricks up its sleeve, like AI Remix Shots, which automatically picks the best expressions in group photos, and gesture selfies, allowing users to snap a shot just by blinking or flashing a peace sign.
Powering all of this is a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support, though only a 10W charger comes in the box. The phone also includes a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IP52 rating for protection against splashes and dust.
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It’s the season of flagship Android wars in China. Almost every major brand has unveiled a new device in the last month or so, each equipped with the latest processors, top-tier displays, and, thankfully, bigger batteries.
The Vivo X300 and Xiaomi 17 are two such contenders. On paper, both devices come loaded with high-end hardware, eye-catching designs, and the latest chips from MediaTek and Qualcomm.
But peel back the specs and the differences start to show. So let’s break down what really sets them apart.
Design and Build
Both the Vivo X300 and Xiaomi 17 share similar dimensions. It measures around 150mm tall and weighs just under 200 grams. They’re slim, premium slabs that feel engineered to impress.
Vivo’s design features glass on both sides, paired with an aluminum alloy frame, while Xiaomi opts for Dragon Crystal Glass on the front, complemented by an aluminum frame.
Both phones are IP68 rated, meaning they can withstand accidental water drops and dusty environments. However, Vivo takes it a step further with an IP69 rating, enabling it to withstand high-pressure water jets. That’s rare even among flagships, though it’s unlikely to make a meaningful difference in real-life use.
Display
Both phones use LTPO AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates and 2160Hz PWM dimming, making them easier on the eyes at low brightness. Vivo’s display measures 6.31 inches, while Xiaomi’s is roughly the same at 6.3 inches.
Brightness is where Vivo pulls ahead. The X300 peaks at a massive 4,500 nits, while Xiaomi reaches up to 3,500 nits. Both are extremely bright and should deliver great outdoor visibility, regardless of the numbers.
In terms of color, both screens support HDR10+, HDR Vivid, and advanced tone mapping. Xiaomi adds Dolby Vision to the mix, giving it an edge when watching supported content on Netflix or YouTube.
Resolution-wise, both hover in the 1220–1260p range, offering crisp text and smooth visuals.
Performance: MediaTek vs Snapdragon
The two phones take very different approaches to performance. The X300 runs MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, a 3nm chip with ARM C1 cores clocked up to 4.21GHz.
Xiaomi, on the other hand, ships with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, also built on a 3nm process and equipped with custom Oryon V3 cores running up to 4.6GHz.
On paper, Snapdragon’s architecture has the upper hand. It uses two 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and six 3.62GHz Phoenix M cores, paired with an Adreno 840 GPU—delivering top-tier gaming and raw compute performance. The Dimensity 9500’s 4.21GHz C1-Ultra and 3.5GHz C1-Premium cores aren’t far behind, and MediaTek’s Arm G1-Ultra GPU is also powerful.
In real-world use, both phones should feel incredibly fast. Scrolling, multitasking, and gaming happen without hesitation. Vivo’s OriginOS 6 (based on Android 16) feels smooth and responsive, while Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 offers deep customization and similarly slick performance.
Cameras
This is where things get interesting. The Vivo X300 features a bold 200MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP periscope telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. The system is tuned by Zeiss and includes Zeiss T* lens coating, laser autofocus, and even 3D LUT import for pro-grade color work.
The Xiaomi 17, meanwhile, sticks to a more traditional 50MP triple setup—50MP main, 50MP telephoto (2.6x optical), and 50MP ultrawide—with Leica-co-engineered optics.
Both phones offer flagship camera performance, and the final quality will come down to ISP tuning and post-processing. However, Vivo holds a clear advantage in flexibility, thanks to support for external photography accessories, including a telephoto extender that can deliver crisp shots at up to 200mm.
On the front, both devices use 50MP selfie cameras with 4K video support, but Xiaomi goes further with HDR10+ video capture and gyro-EIS.
Battery and Charging
Battery life is where Xiaomi dominates. The Xiaomi 17 packs a huge 7,000mAh cell along with 100W wired, 50W wireless, and 22.5W reverse wireless charging.
Vivo’s 6,040mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging still offers strong endurance, easily lasting a day and a half, but Xiaomi simply goes farther. The difference between 6,040mAh and 7,000mAh will be noticeable, especially for heavy users.
Audio and Connectivity
Both phones skip the headphone jack but feature stereo speakers. Xiaomi’s setup is tuned for Dolby Atmos and Snapdragon Sound, with Hi-Res 24-bit/192kHz playback. Vivo’s speakers are clean, but lack Dolby branding.
Connectivity is top-tier on both devices, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared, and multi-band GPS. Vivo adds eSIM support internationally, which Xiaomi lacks, while Xiaomi includes DisplayPort output over USB-C, allowing it to connect directly to a monitor.
Verdict
The Vivo X300 and Xiaomi 17 show how differently two brands can approach the same idea: a compact 2025 flagship.
The Vivo X300 stands out with its brighter display, Zeiss-tuned 200MP camera, and cleaner design. It’s ideal for users who prioritize photography and aesthetics.
The Xiaomi 17 shines with its massive battery, Leica tuning, Snapdragon performance, and superior audio. It’s the better fit for power users who value endurance and versatility.
There’s no outright winner—just two flagships excelling in their own way.
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