Realme’s next number-series smartphone has started appearing in leaks months before its expected debut. A recent tip from a well-known source has hinted at the camera hardware that could arrive on the Realme 17 Pro+. Here’s a look at what the first leak about the 17 Pro series has revealed.
Realme 17 Pro+ camera details leak
Realme 17 Pro+ camera specs leak
According to Digital Chat Station, Realme has already finalized plans to introduce a new numeric-series phone in the second half of the year. Although the tipster did not explicitly mention the device name, the specifications discussed in the post strongly suggest that it could be the Realme 17 Pro+.
The leak indicates that the phone could feature a high-quality display, though details such as the panel size or resolution have not been revealed yet. It goes without saying that the camera system will be its major highlight, as the device is said to include a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 sensor as the primary camera. Alongside it, the handset may include a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto camera that supports 3.5x optical zoom.
Interestingly, these sensors are already present on the Realme 16 Pro+. Because of this, the upcoming model may not bring a major overhaul to the main and telephoto cameras. The tipster also mentioned that the final lineup of the series is still being arranged, which means additional models could be introduced alongside the Pro+ variant.
Realme has been following a pattern of releasing two generations of its number-series phones each year. The company recently introduced the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ in India, while some regions also received the standard Realme 16. If the same timeline continues, the next series may appear in the second half of 2026.
Earlier launches suggest that the Realme 17 Pro series could launch at the start of the second half of this year. For reference, the Realme 15 series debuted in July 2025, while the Realme 16 Pro lineup arrived in January this year.
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This month, OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 15T, a compact flagship phone. In all likelihood, it will be the last phone in the OnePlus 15 series. The company will shift its focus to the OnePlus 16 lineup in the second half of 2026, and early reports suggest that the OnePlus 16 will offer top-notch performance. A new leak that has surfaced today not only supports this claim but also reveals a key detail about its camera.
OnePlus 16’s chipset, RAM, and periscope camera tipped
As per the leak, the OnePlus 16 will be powered by the upcoming 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975), which will have support for LPDDR6 RAM. Reports have revealed that LPDDR6 will roughly double the maximum bandwidth of the original LPDDR5, jumping from a peak of 6.4 Gbps to as high as 14.4 Gbps, while specifically optimizing for the massive data throughput required by on-device generative AI.
The inclusion of the said chipset accompanied by the latest RAM suggests that the OnePlus 16 will arrive with a significant boost in overall performance and efficiency. With rising memory costs, the inclusion of LPDDR6 also suggests a price hike. Recently, DCS claimed that the 12GB+256GB base model of the device may cost around 5,000 Yuan (~$725).
Multiple reports have said that the OnePlus 16 will be equipped with a 200-megapixel camera. Today’s leak says that the OP16 will feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, which could feature the Samsung HP5 sensor as per previous reports. Likely, the camera setup may include two 50-megapixel cameras for the main and ultra-wide cameras, respectively.
Past reports have claimed that the OnePlus 16’s OLED panel may support 1.5K resolution along with a 200Hz or 240Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. The phone is expected to ship with OxygenOS 17-based Android 17.
Early reports suggest that the OnePlus 16 may launch in October in China, followed by a global announcement in November.
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Last week, Oppo confirmed that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be released globally. Now, in a new development, the device, along with the Find X9s, has passed the NBTC certification in Thailand. Although these devices have been spotted before, the NBTC listings have confirmed their monikers for the first time.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra with model number CPH2841 and the Find X9sv with model number CPH2873 have been approved by Thailand’s NBTC. As usual, the NBTC listings have not revealed anything about their specifications.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra at SDPPI
Oppo Find X9s approved by BIS
Both model numbers have previously appeared on Indonesia’s TKDN and SDPPI certification platforms. The Find X9s was also approved by India’s BIS authority back in January.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s: What to expect?
The Find X9 Ultra is expected to deliver an ultimate photography experience and rival the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset-powered phone is expected to pack a quad-camera setup featuring a 200-megapixel Sony LYT-901 main camera, a 200-megapixel OmniVision OV52A periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 ultra-wide camera with a 15mm focal length.
The X9 Ultra is also expected to house a 6.82-inch OLED 2K 120Hz screen and a battery of around 7,000mAh capacity. It is expected to support 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The Find X9s could be a toned-down version of the existing Find X9. It will be one of the early adopters of the Dimensity 9500s chip and is likely to lack wireless charging. It will have a triple 50-megapixel camera setup on the back, but the camera sensors may not be the same as the X9. The rest of the specs could be identical between both phones.
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Smartphone makers have been steadily increasing battery capacities in recent months. March 2026 will see a handful of phones with huge batteries, including the Honor Magic V6, which offers one of the largest batteries on a foldable phone. Some other models even cross the 9,000mAh and 10,000mAh thresholds, signalling a clear industry shift toward longer battery life. Here’s a look at the phones with huge batteries that have launched or are expected to arrive in March 2026.
Realme Narzo Power – 10,001mAh
Realme Narzo Power 5G
Launched earlier this month, the Realme Narzo Power stands out as the phone with the largest battery in this list. It houses an enormous 10,001mAh battery, which is far larger than the capacity typically seen in mainstream smartphones. The device also features 80W wired charging, allowing the massive battery to refill relatively quickly.
In addition to battery endurance, the Narzo Power offers competitive hardware for its segment. It features a 144Hz curved-edge AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, and a 50-megapixel dual-camera system. The phone is priced from Rs 26,999 (~$295), positioning it as a mid-range device with an unusually large battery.
iQOO Z11- 9,020mAh (upcoming)
iQOO Z11 Turbo
The iQOO Z11 is the only unannounced phone on our list. Confirmed to launch this month in China, the Z11 will house a mammoth 9,020mAh battery. Apart from this, the phone is expected to feature a 6.83-inch OLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The brand is yet to reveal its design, but it is likely to have the same design language as the existing Z11 Turbo. At present, there’s no information about the phone’s availability outside the Chinese market.
Poco X8 Pro Max – 9,000mAh
The Poco X8 Pro Max is scheduled to launch globally on March 17. It is expected to become the largest battery phone from Poco so far. Reports suggest that the Indian variant may include a 9,000mAh battery, while the global model could feature a slightly smaller 8,550mAh unit.
The device is believed to be a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which also packs a 9,000mAh battery. If the specifications remain similar, the X8 Pro Max could offer a strong combination of performance and endurance in the upper mid-range segment.
Poco X8 Pro – 7,560mAh
Launching alongside the Pro Max model, the Poco X8 Pro is also expected to focus on battery capacity. The global variant may feature a 6,500mAh battery, while the Indian edition is likely to include a larger 7,560mAh battery.
The rest of its specifications are expected to mirror the Redmi Turbo 5 sold in China. This suggests that the X8 Pro may combine strong performance with improved battery endurance compared to most phones in its category.
iQOO Z11x – 7,200mAh
iQOO Z11x battery revealed
The iQOO Z11x is set to launch in India on March 12 and is expected to be priced under Rs 23,000 (~$260). The phone will feature a large 7,200mAh battery, which should offer extended usage for gaming and media consumption.
The Z11x will also include the Dimensity 7400 chipset, up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and an IP68/IP69-rated dust and water-resistant chassis. These specifications suggest that the phone aims to balance durability, performance, and battery life in the mid-range segment.
Vivo T5x 5G – 7,200mAh
Vivo T5x
The Vivo T5x 5G is scheduled to launch in India on March 17 and is widely believed to be a rebranded version of the iQOO Z11x. However, Vivo has confirmed that the T5x will feature an even larger 7,500mAh battery.
The iQOO Z11x will reportedly be sold through Amazon, while the Vivo T5x will be available via Flipkart in India. With its massive battery, the device is likely to appeal to users looking for extended battery life at a competitive price.
Honor Magic V6 – 7,150mAh
Honor Magic V6
The foldable Honor Magic V6 was showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026. The global version displayed at the event carries a 6,660mAh battery, but the Chinese variant is confirmed to include a 7,150mAh battery.
Honor appears to be continuing the strategy it used with the previous model by offering different battery capacities depending on the region. The higher-capacity Chinese version is also rumored to include 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and satellite connectivity, making it one of the most feature-packed foldables expected this year.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion – 7,000mAh
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion was announced earlier this month and is priced at Rs 26,999 (~$295). It includes a 7,000mAh battery, making it one of the largest battery devices currently offered by Motorola.
Apart from battery capacity, the phone offers several strong specifications. These include a 144Hz OLED display, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, and a 50-megapixel dual-camera setup. In some markets, the device may also launch under the Edge 70 Fusion+ branding.
Vivo X300 Ultra – Around 7,000mAh
Vivo X300 Ultra 400mm teleconverter kit-
The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to debut in China around March 30. Early reports suggest that it may include a battery close to 7,000mAh, which is quite large for a flagship camera-focused smartphone.
The phone will be an ultimate phone for photography as it confirmed to feature a 200-megapixel Sony LYT-901 main camera, a 200-megapixel Samsung HP0 periscope telephoto camera, a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-818 ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel multispectral sensor. The global launch is expected in Q2 2026.
Vivo X300s – Around 7,000mAh
Vivo X300s
The Vivo X300s, which is expected to launch alongside the Vivo X300 Ultra, may also pack a 7,000mAh battery. So far, the brand has confirmed that the device will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 200-megapixel main camera. It remains unclear whether the phone will be released in markets outside of China anytime soon.
Vivo X300 FE – 6,500mAh
Vivo X300 FE
The Vivo X300 FE recently went official quietly in Russia last week. The device packs a 6,500mAh battery, which is quite large considering its compact form factor. It features a 6.3-inch display and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, making it a powerful yet relatively small smartphone with impressive battery capacity.
Ai+ Pulse 2 – 6,000mAh
AI+ Pulse 2
The Ai+ Pulse 2 is an entry-level 4G LTE smartphone announced earlier this month for Rs 5,999 (~$65). Despite its low price, it includes some notable features, such as a 120Hz display, a 50-megapixel camera, and up to 128GB of storage, which is uncommon in this segment.
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