DJI has officially unveiled the new Romo 2 series AI-powered robot vacuum and mop cleaners in China. The lineup includes the Romo P2 and Romo A2 models, focusing on smarter cleaning, advanced obstacle detection, and reduced manual maintenance. The company is positioning the new series as a premium smart home cleaning solution powered by AI and DJI’s spatial sensing technology.
DJI Romo P2, Romo A2 specifications and features
DJI Romo 2 series
The Romo 2 series comes with DJI’s upgraded AI cleaning system that can recognise different floor conditions and cleaning scenarios automatically. The robot can increase suction while cleaning carpets, detect liquid spills for targeted mopping, and intelligently navigate cluttered spaces without needing users to rearrange furniture beforehand.
DJI has equipped the Romo 2 lineup with a new obstacle avoidance system inspired by its drone technology. The setup combines laser radar sensors, fisheye vision cameras, and ToF sensing hardware to identify even small obstacles such as thin cables or pet pads. The system can also detect transparent objects like mirrors and glass surfaces. A built-in dirt-detection light helps the robot spot dust and obstacles in dark environments.
DJI Romo P2
The cleaning hardware includes a radar-adaptive robotic arm capable of swinging up to 123 degrees for improved edge and corner cleaning. DJI says the new design can cover an additional 4.5cm area near walls compared to previous models. The Romo 2 series also features a powerful 36000Pa suction system with intelligent boost mode for carpets and deep dust removal. It supports 8.5cm dual-layer obstacle climbing and includes anti-tangle brush structures for hair management.
DJI has also focused heavily on automation and maintenance. The docking station supports high-temperature self-cleaning, multiple antibacterial features, hot-air drying, UV sanitisation, and automatic sewage cleaning. The robots additionally support voice control, remote video communication, dirt heatmaps inside the DJI Home app, and 55W fast charging.
DJI Romo P2, Romo A2price and availability
DJI has launched four variants under the Romo 2 lineup in China:
DJI Romo P2 (water tank version) – 5,999 Yuan (~$830)
DJI Romo P2 (automatic water supply and drainage ultra-thin base station version) – 6,499 Yuan (~$900)
DJI Romo A2 (water tank version) – 5,499 Yuan (~$760)
DJI Romo A2 (automatic water supply and drainage ultra-thin base station version) – 5,999 Yuan (~$830)
The products are currently available for pre-orders in China through DJI’s official online and offline channels. At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding global availability.
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Samsung has officially introduced its Certified Re-Newed program in India, bringing refurbished Galaxy smartphones to buyers looking for premium devices at relatively lower prices. The company-backed initiative includes flagship and mid-range Galaxy models that undergo refurbishment and testing before being resold with an official warranty.
Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy phone program arrives in India
Refurbished Samsung phones now officially available in India
Under the new Certified Re-Newed program, Samsung is offering the following refurbished smartphones:
Samsung says all Certified Re-Newed devices go through detailed inspection, cleaning, testing, and software validation at authorised facilities. The phones are restored using genuine Samsung parts wherever replacements are needed. Each unit is also reset to erase previous user data and updated with the latest available software before sale.
The company is packaging the devices in new boxes along with accessories such as a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, and quick-start guide. Samsung is also providing a one-year manufacturer warranty, similar to what buyers receive with new Galaxy smartphones. According to the company, the program is intended to make premium Galaxy devices more accessible while supporting longer product lifecycles.
While the program adds an official and more trustworthy route for buying refurbished Samsung phones in India, pricing may become an important factor for buyers. Some of the refurbished Galaxy devices are currently listed close to the pricing of brand-new units available through online marketplaces and offline retailers during sales and promotions.
This could make the value proposition less attractive for certain buyers, especially when discounts on new phones are available. However, Samsung’s official refurbishment process and warranty support may still appeal to users looking for added peace of mind over third-party refurbished options.
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A recent report revealed that the Vivo X500 series will include three devices, as their names were found listed in the IMEI database. Now, a report, courtesy of SmartPrix, reveals that another X500-series model has emerged in the said database. At the same time, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the primary camera details of the entire X500 lineup.
Vivo X500 Pro Max moniker spotted at IMEI database
As can be seen in the image shared by the publication, the X500 Pro Max has also been registered in the IMEI database. The branding suggests that it will be Vivo’s topmost model this year until the rumored Vivo X500 Ultra arrives in the first half of 2027.
Apart from this, the Vivo X500e, Vivo X500, and Vivo X500 Pro have also been spotted at IMEI database. While the X500 lineup is expected to launch in Spetember this year, it is unclear whether all four models will be unveiled at the same time.
Previous reports have revealed that the X500 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch 2K AMOLED screen. Under the hood, it may feature the Dimensity 9600 series chip and a battery of around 7,000mAh capacity with 100W wired and wireless charging support.
Vivo X500 series’ primary camera details tipped
In the above Weibo post, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has suggested that the X500 lineup is currently undergoing testing with a focus on significant imaging upgrades. According to latest reports, three models in the Dimensity-powered iteration line are being tested with 50-megapixel main cameras featuring approximately 1/1.28-inch ultra-large sensors. Other reports suggest that this could be the upcoming Sony LYT-838 camera sensor.
Furthermore, the higher-end “Pro” and “Pro+” (Pro Max) variants, which are referred to as the “big cup” and “extra-big cup” in the leak, are expected to incorporate LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integrator Capacitor) sensor technology. This technology is designed to significantly improve dynamic range and prevent overexposure in challenging lighting conditions.
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MediaTek will unveil the Dimensity 9600 chip built with 2nm process later this year. This chip is designed to power the upcoming flagship phones, such as Vivo X300 series and Oppo Find X10 lineup. A new development reveals that the brand is also working on a new chip called the Dimensity 8600. Here’s a look at the first details about that have surfaced today.
Dimensity 8600 to be built with 3nm process
According to a new leak shared by tipster Digital Chat Station, MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 8600 chipset is expected to deliver a major generational upgrade for the company’s upper mid-range smartphone lineup. The tipster claims the chip will be built on a 3nm process and feature significant improvements in both architecture and manufacturing technology, marking one of the biggest upgrades yet for MediaTek’s mid-range performance-focused chips.
To recall, the Dimensity 8500, which debuted first in China in January this year, is a 4nm chip. It powers the likes of Redmi Turbo 5, Poco X8 Pro, Honor Power 2, iQOO Z11 (Chinese), Motorola Edge 70 Pro, and Oppo K15 Pro.
Coming back to the leak, it further suggests that smartphone brands such as Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, and their sub-brands are already evaluating new devices powered by the Dimensity 8600. Some of these upcoming phones are also tipped to feature massive batteries exceeding the 10,000mAh mark. The new devices are expected to be launched around the end of this year.
MediaTek Dimensity 8600 (AI-generated image)
One of the upcoming devices appears to be the Honor Power 3. It remains to be seen whether the Redmi Turbo 6 and Poco X9 Pro and successors of the above-mentioned phones will feature the D8500 chip.
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Recently, Huawei unveiled the Pura X Max with a wide foldable design. Speculation is also rife that Samsung may unveil a similar device alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in July this year. Apple is reportedly working on its first foldable phone, possibly called the iPhone Ultra, which may break cover in September this year. Fresh reports suggest a few more brands are also preparing to launch wide foldable phones in the coming years.
Vivo’s wide foldable phone is in development
As seen in the above leak, tipster Smart Pikachu claims that the upcoming Vivo X Fold 6 is expected to bring noticeable improvements to its crease performance. He added that users who prefer large foldable smartphones should keep an eye on the device, as the display crease has reportedly seen major refinements compared to previous generations.
The leak also suggests that Vivo may gradually shift its foldable lineup toward wider “book-style” foldable designs going forward. However, there is currently no clarity on whether such a device will debut this year.
Honor’s wide foldable phone design tipped
According to tipster Guan Tongxue GiM, Honor has been working on a wide foldable phone for a long time. While he did not share any technical details about the device, his post included an image revealing the possible design.
The device appears to feature a triple-camera setup and a secondary screen on the back, along with a wider form factor. When unfolded, it may offer a tablet-like display experience in horizontal orientation. As for the launch timeline, reports suggest that the device may not arrive until Q1 2027.
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Oppo’s Find X10 series, which is expected to launch in China in October, may comprise three models, namely the Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pro Max. Tipster Digital Chat Station has been consistently leaking details about the Pro Max variant. Today, he shared another Weibo post revealing key details about its display, cameras, and chipset.
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max’s key details emerge
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max’s key details tipped
According to a new leak shared by tipster Digital Chat Station, the alleged Oppo Find X10 Pro Max could arrive with some of the most ambitious camera hardware seen on a flagship smartphone. The leak claims the device is currently being tested with a 200-megapixel primary camera featuring a massive 1/1.3-inch sensor, paired with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera using a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. As per a previous leak from the same source, the phone may use Samsung’s upcoming HPC sensor.
Oppo is also said to be considering two ultra-wide camera options, including a 200-megapixel sensor with a 1/1.56-inch size or a smaller 50-megapixel 1/2.75-inch sensor. The setup is also said to include a 3-megapixel multispectral sensor.
The leak further reveals that Oppo is internally evaluating multiple display and camera configurations for the device. One of the test variants reportedly features a 6.89-inch 2K LTPO flat display, while another version may use a slightly smaller 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO panel.
Powering the device could be MediaTek’s upcoming 2nm Dimensity flagship chipset. According to rumors, the chip is tentatively called the Dimensity 9600 Pro. As far as Find X10 Pro and Find X10 are concerned, these could be powered by the Dimensity 9600 and Dimensity 9500 Plus, respectively.
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The 2025 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is one of those laptops that quietly wins you over the longer you use it. I’ve been testing it for well over a month now, and during that time, it accompanied me through launch events, flights, hotel stays, editing sessions, and long workdays. I haven’t personally used many competing premium 2-in-1 laptops recently, so I can’t directly compare them against every rival out there. But after spending this much time with it, I genuinely feel this is one of the best premium convertibles currently available.
The unit I tested comes with Intel’s Lunar Lake platform, a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen, and rotating hinge speakers. On Lenovo India’s website, this configuration is priced at Rs 1,74,005, firmly placing it in premium territory.
Built for travel and everyday productivity
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
One thing I appreciated almost immediately about the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14ILL10) is how practical it feels for frequent travel. I regularly attend launch events that often involve flying from Mumbai to Delhi and back, and those trips can easily stretch into 15 to 18-hour travel days. During those journeys, I’m constantly switching between airports, cabs, hotel rooms, and event venues while continuing to work.
The Yoga 9i handled that lifestyle extremely well.
The Luna Gray finish gives the laptop a premium look without feeling flashy. The aluminum build feels solid and reassuringly sturdy, while the 360-degree hinge remains smooth and firm no matter how often you switch between laptop, tent, or presentation mode.
And that flexibility genuinely becomes useful in real life. During hotel stays, I often used the laptop in tent mode while watching videos or listening to music. At work events or during quick presentations, the stand-style orientation also came in handy. Of course, you can fully fold it back into tablet mode as well, although realistically, because of the size and weight, I still found myself using it primarily as a laptop. Still, having the freedom to use different orientations depending on the situation adds a lot to the overall experience.
Despite being a convertible, the laptop never felt fragile during travel. It’s also reasonably portable for a premium 2-in-1, making it easy to slide into a backpack without becoming a burden during long commutes.
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The port selection is also practical for a thin premium laptop. You get two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one additional USB-C port, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. I also found it interesting that the power button is placed on the side of the laptop instead of the keyboard deck area. It’s something I personally don’t encounter very often on laptops I use, but I eventually got used to it.
The keyboard deserves praise too. Lenovo continues to make some of the best laptop keyboards in the Windows space, and this one feels tactile and comfortable even during long writing sessions. There’s also a fingerprint reader placed as the extreme key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard. It works reliably, although the placement takes a little time to get used to. Also, there are dedicated buttons on the keyboard to switch between Power, Display, and Audio modes.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The keyboard backlighting is also quite good and genuinely useful in dim environments. One moment where I particularly appreciated it was while typing inside a moving car passing through a tunnel, where the backlit keys remained clearly visible without feeling overly harsh or distracting.
Speaking of productivity, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition supports the Yoga Pen, but my review unit package did not include it.
Battery life removes charger anxiety
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The biggest highlight of the Yoga 9i has easily been the battery life.
This is one of the few Windows laptops where I genuinely stopped worrying about carrying the charger everywhere. Even during heavier usage involving Chrome tabs, YouTube streaming, article writing, social media usage, and light editing, the battery comfortably lasted through most of my workday.
There were several times I carried a power bank expecting I might need a quick top-up, but honestly, I almost never ended up using it. And if needed, the laptop can conveniently charge through USB-C power banks anyway.
The laptop packs a 75Wh battery, and paired with Intel’s highly efficient Core Ultra 7 258V processor, the endurance is genuinely impressive for a premium OLED convertible. Lenovo bundles a 65W USB-C charger in the box, and charging speeds are fairly quick as well. In my usage, getting close to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes felt realistic, which is especially useful during tight travel schedules between events and flights.
That kind of reliability matters a lot when you spend most of your day away from a desk.
Another thing I noticed is how quiet the laptop usually remains. During regular usage, fan noise is practically nonexistent. It’s only during charging or heavier workloads that the chassis becomes slightly warm.
That said, my testing conditions were far from ideal. During some of the review period, outdoor temperatures were reaching around 43 degrees Celsius, while indoor room temperatures still hovered between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius. Considering those conditions, the thermals are honestly respectable. During normal unplugged use, the laptop rarely became uncomfortably warm unless I pushed it with intensive workloads.
Lunar Lake delivers smooth everyday performance
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The Yoga 9i configuration I tested comes powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V processor, paired with 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Neither the RAM nor the storage is expandable on this device. For a thin-and-light 2-in-1 laptop, performance feels consistently smooth and responsive.
In daily usage, the laptop handled multitasking effortlessly. I routinely worked with dozens of Chrome tabs open alongside Discord, Microsoft Word, and multiple browser windows without noticing slowdowns. App launches feel snappy, Windows animations remain fluid, and the overall experience feels polished.
The Lunar Lake platform is clearly optimized around efficiency and AI-assisted workloads rather than brute-force benchmark numbers, but for the kind of usage most premium ultrabook buyers actually care about — productivity, multitasking, media consumption, presentations, light photo editing, and office workloads — it performs very well.
The integrated Intel Arc graphics are also surprisingly capable for casual gaming and lighter creative workloads. This is not a gaming laptop by any means, but it can comfortably handle lighter titles and some AAA games at lower settings if needed.
The 1TB SSD also deserves mention because file transfers and application loading speeds feel consistently fast throughout usage.
What stood out most to me, though, is how balanced the overall performance feels. The Yoga 9i never tries to behave like a bulky workstation laptop. Instead, it focuses on delivering a smooth premium ultrabook experience while staying relatively cool, quiet, and battery efficient.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The laptop also comes with a 5-megapixel IR webcam equipped with a c, and during my usage, I found it to be noticeably better than the average Windows laptop camera. It delivers good sharpness, decent colors, and reliable Windows Hello facial recognition for video calls and meetings, although in some indoor lighting conditions, the image can occasionally appear slightly soft or overexposed. Lenovo has also included a physical privacy shutter for the camera, which is always nice to have for added peace of mind.
OLED display and hinge speakers make this an entertainment powerhouse
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The entertainment experience on this laptop is genuinely excellent.
The 14-inch 2.8K OLED display is easily one of the best aspects of the Yoga 9i. Blacks look deep, colors appear vibrant, and HDR content looks fantastic. Whether I was watching YouTube videos at hotels after events or catching up on shows during flights, the display consistently impressed me. The 120Hz refresh rate also adds noticeable smoothness while scrolling through Windows or browsing websites.
One thing worth mentioning is that the OLED panel uses a glossy glass layer on top, which gives the display a more reflective appearance near windows, under bright office lighting, or while using it outdoors. You can actually notice some of those reflections in a few of the images I’ve included in this review. Thankfully, the issue becomes much less noticeable once you increase the display brightness, since the panel itself gets sufficiently bright for most environments.
But what surprised me even more was the speaker setup.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
I listen to a lot of music while working, and during this review period, I found myself listening to plenty of Michael Jackson tracks because the Michael Jackson movie was released around the same time. Songs like Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, and Beat It sounded fantastic on this machine.
The rotating soundbar hinge speakers are genuinely impressive. No matter which orientation you use the laptop in, the sound output remains loud, clear, and immersive. That’s the clever part of Lenovo’s implementation — whether you’re using the device in laptop mode, tent mode, or folded back for entertainment, the speakers continue projecting sound effectively.
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There’s very little distortion even at higher volumes, vocals remain crisp, and overall sound quality is among the best I’ve heard on a Windows laptop this thin.
Windows touch still needs refinement
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
Lenovo has added a feature called Circle-to-Do, which I actually found useful over time.
If you swipe inward from the left side of the screen, you can activate the feature and quickly circle or select on-screen content to perform contextual actions. It feels somewhat like an AI-powered shortcut layer built directly into the system. It’s one of those small additions you may initially ignore but gradually start using more often.
That said, while the touchscreen hardware itself is excellent, I still feel Windows 11 is not fully optimized for touch-first usage.
Technically, you can use this laptop entirely without a mouse thanks to the touchscreen. But in real-world use, there are still moments where touch interactions simply don’t behave the way you expect. Certain menus don’t appear properly, some apps still feel designed primarily for mouse input, and occasionally you end up reaching for the touchpad anyway.
Touch support in Windows has definitely improved over the years, but if you plan to use this machine entirely as a tablet replacement, there will still be frustrating moments.
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Honestly, I feel Microsoft should focus more on refining and streamlining the Windows touch experience instead of pushing Copilot features left, right, and center. Hardware like the Yoga 9i already proves how good premium touchscreen laptops have become. The software experience now needs to consistently catch up across the operating system and third-party apps.
Interestingly, I also feel the industry itself may slowly move in this direction. I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple eventually launches an OLED touchscreen MacBook as early as next year, before gradually expanding touchscreen support across future MacBook models while perhaps keeping non-touch panels limited to entry-level variants. Premium laptop hardware is clearly evolving toward more interactive touch-first experiences, and Windows already has a major head start there — it just needs better optimization to fully capitalize on it.
Verdict
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition feels like a premium laptop designed around portability, entertainment, battery life, and overall user experience rather than just raw benchmark numbers. And honestly, it succeeds at that.
The OLED display is gorgeous, the hinge speakers are among the best in the segment, battery life is genuinely dependable, and the overall build quality feels premium throughout. Add the flexibility of the 2-in-1 form factor, and this becomes an excellent companion for travelers, content consumers, and productivity-focused users alike.
I haven’t used many rival premium convertibles recently, but after spending over a month with the Yoga 9i, I can comfortably say this feels like one of the best 2-in-1 laptops currently available. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a premium convertible laptop.
That said, one thing buyers should keep in mind is that while Windows 11 generally works well, the touch experience still isn’t always perfectly smooth. There are occasional moments where touch interactions can feel inconsistent or less polished than they should on a device designed to be used in multiple orientations.
PS:Don’t mind the keyboard key smudges visible in some of the images added in this post. The Lenovo review unit sent to me had already been used and reviewed by someone else before reaching me, and it was also fairly dusty when I received it. Also, while Lenovo’s official listing mentions that the Yoga Pen is included in the retail package, the review unit sent to me did not include the stylus.
On May 19, Lenovo will unveil a couple of new devices, including the Legion Y70 (2026) gaming phone, in China. Recently, the device, which bears the model number XT2611, was spotted on China’s 3C certification platform, revealing its fast-charging capabilities. Now, the Y70 has appeared in Geekbench’s database, revealing key details about its chipset, RAM, and Android version.
As seen above, the Motorola XT2611-1 device has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. While it is labelled as a Motorola device, it is expected to launch in the Chinese market under the Legion Y70 branding.
The listing reveals that the Legion Y70 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and Android 16. In Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests, the device scored 2615 and 6681 points, respectively.
As for the other specifications, reports suggest that the Legion Y70 will feature a 6.8-inch OLED panel with a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is also confirmed to pack a massive 8,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging.
For heat dissipation, the Legion Y70 is said to feature a robust thermal architecture that includes a 5500mm² VC cooling system, 12W liquid gold thermal interface material, and 10W high thermal conductivity gel. The device will reportedly be available in black and white shades.
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Noise has unveiled NoiseFit Halo 3 smartwatch in India. The new wearable focuses on AI-backed productivity tools, health tracking, and smart convenience features packed inside a premium round-dial design. Alongside fitness monitoring, the smartwatch also introduces tools like QR storage and AI voice transcription.
NoiseFit Halo 3 specifications and features
NoiseFit Halo 3
The NoiseFit Halo 3 comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display that supports brightness levels of up to 1000 nits for improved outdoor visibility. The smartwatch features a metal body with curved edges and an integrated strap layout inspired by classic dress watches. It is offered with metal, leather, and silicon strap options.
One of the major highlights is the inclusion of Noise AI Pro. The AI-based system supports voice commands, voice recording, and AI transcription that converts voice notes into text. The smartwatch can also generate personalised wallpapers and provide morning brief summaries that include sleep patterns, activity details, and health information.
The wearable also supports Super Notifications on Android devices, allowing users to receive OTPs, ride updates, and delivery alerts directly on the watch. In addition, it includes a Smart Dashboard with support for up to five widgets, including AQI updates, hydration reminders, music controls, and sleep tracking insights. Noise has also added a feature called Noise Vault, which stores QR codes for movie tickets, flights, concerts, and other passes for quick scanning access.
For fitness and health tracking, the NoiseFit Halo 3 supports heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, and SpO₂ measurement alongside continuous all-day tracking. The smartwatch is rated for water resistance up to 10 metres and is claimed to offer up to seven days of battery life on a single charge.
NoiseFit Halo 3 price and availability
The NoiseFit Halo 3 is priced at Rs 5,499 in India as an introductory offer. It is available through the official Noise website, Amazon, and Flipkart in Black, Brown, and Blue colour options.
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For years, smartphone brands focused on making devices thinner, lighter, and faster. Battery upgrades often felt incremental, with most flagship phones settling between 4,500mAh and 5,500mAh capacities. However, 2026 is beginning to look very different. Smartphone makers are now experimenting with massive battery capacities, with some brands even crossing the 10,000mAh mark.
At first glance, a 10,000mAh smartphone may sound excessive. After all, many modern phones already last an entire day. But changing usage habits, AI-powered features, mobile gaming, and heavy content consumption are pushing battery demands to new levels.
The rise of power-hungry smartphones
Vivo Y600 Pro
Modern smartphones are no longer just communication devices. They are gaming consoles, portable editing machines, AI assistants, navigation systems, and entertainment hubs. Features like on-device AI processing, 2K displays with 144Hz refresh rates, advanced cooling systems, and desktop-grade gaming graphics consume a significant amount of power.
Mobile gamers, for example, can drain a standard flagship battery within a few hours while playing demanding titles like Genshin Impact or Zenless Zone Zero. Similarly, creators who shoot 4K or even 8K videos often carry power banks because traditional battery capacities struggle to keep up.
This is where 10,000mAh phones begin to make sense. Such devices are not necessarily aimed at casual users. Instead, they target power users who want true multi-day battery life without constantly searching for a charger.
Silicon-carbon batteries are changing the game
Honor Win series
A few years ago, fitting a 10,000mAh battery inside a regular smartphone chassis would have made the device bulky and impractical. However, silicon-carbon battery technology is rapidly changing that.
These newer batteries offer higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion cells. In simple terms, brands can now pack larger batteries into slimmer bodies without dramatically increasing thickness or weight.
That is why several upcoming flagship phones are expected to feature 8,000mAh to 10,000mAh batteries while still maintaining relatively premium designs. Combined with ultra-fast charging speeds, these devices could significantly reduce battery anxiety for heavy users.
Do average users really need it?
For many users, the answer is probably no. If your daily activities mainly involve messaging, social media, web browsing, and occasional photography, a modern 5,500mAh or 6,000mAh phone is usually more than enough. That’s the reason why Samsung and Apple flagship phones have barely crossed the 5,000mAh mark.
However, battery life has become one of the biggest purchase considerations globally. Even users who do not fully utilise a 10,000mAh battery may appreciate the convenience of charging their phone once every two or even three days.
There is also a psychological factor involved. Consumers often associate bigger batteries with reliability and long-term durability, especially as battery health naturally declines over time.
10,000mAh phones are already here
Poco X8 Pro Max
Chinese smartphone brands are already leading this transition. Vivo and Honor have recently introduced smartphones in China featuring batteries close to or above the 10,000mAh mark. These devices are currently limited to the Chinese market, but there is a strong possibility that global variants could arrive in the coming months.
The Vivo Y600 Pro, for example, packs a huge 10,200mAh battery inside a body that measures 8.2mm in thickness and weighs between 221 grams and 223 grams. Honor, on the other hand, has launched multiple high-capacity devices, including the Honor Win series with a 10,000mAh battery. The device measures 8.3mm thick and weighs 229 grams.
Another interesting model is the Honor Power 2, which features a 10,080mAh battery while maintaining an 8mm profile. It weighs 216 grams, making it slightly lighter than some other ultra-battery smartphones currently available.
What is impressive is that manufacturers have managed to keep the thickness of these devices under 9mm, which is quite good considering the battery capacities involved. However, the weight still hovers around the 220-gram mark in many cases. Once users add a protective case, the overall weight could increase by several more grams, making these phones noticeably heavier than typical mainstream smartphones.
At the same time, the global market is already seeing phones with 9,000mAh-class batteries. Devices such as the Poco X8 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord 6 are pushing battery capacities far beyond what used to be considered standard for mainstream smartphones.
While ultra-large batteries may not become mandatory for everyone, 2026 clearly marks the beginning of a new battery race. And for gamers, travellers, creators, and power users, the era of the 10,000mAh smartphone may finally make perfect sense.
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Redmi unveiled the Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max smartphones in October last year. Notably, this marked the first time a Redmi flagship arrived with the “Pro Max” branding. Based on that naming pattern, early reports claimed that the upcoming Redmi K100 series would include the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. However, a fresh update now suggests that the company could replace the K100 Pro Max with a different model altogether.
Redmi K100 Pro Max moniker could be dropped
As seen in the screenshot above, reliable tipster Experience More claims that there may not be a Q11U model after all, but instead a Q11X device. Earlier reports suggested that the Redmi K100 Pro Max carried the internal engineering codename Q11U. However, the latest information indicates that Redmi may have replaced the project internally and could launch it under a different branding.
To recall, the Redmi K90 Pro Max reportedly carried the internal codename P11U. Therefore, many expected its successor to follow a similar naming structure with the Q11U codename.
The tipster’s latest claim suggests that the company could launch Q11X instead of Q11U. This has led to speculation that Redmi may drop the “Pro Max” branding for the upcoming flagship altogether. At present, it remains unclear whether the device will debut as the Redmi K100 Ultra or under another name entirely.
Hopefully, additional leaks and reports emerging in the coming weeks will provide more clarity regarding the final branding of the device.
Based on previous reports, the Q11X model has already been spotted running early builds of HyperOS 3 that are reportedly optimized for 2nm architecture. This strongly suggests that the device could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipset. Globally, this device could be rebranded as the Poco F9 Ultra in the global market.
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iQOO is all set to unveil the iQOO 15T, a new flagship offering, later this month. While the launch date is still under wraps, the device has been spotted prematurely in China Telecom’s database, revealing its core specifications. Here’s a look at what the smartphone packs inside.
iQOO 15T specifications (rumored)
iQOO 15T
As per the China Telecom listing, the iQOO 15T will house a 6.82-inch OLED screen, which, according to other reports, will offer a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. On the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, while the back panel will house a 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel dual-camera setup.
The images available in the listing reveal a flat display and a raised square-shaped camera module on the back. The rest of the design appears minimalist.
The iQOO 15T will be powered by the Dimensity 9500, which is listed as model number MT6993 in the China Telecom listing. It will come preloaded with Android 16, which will have a layer of OriginOS 6 on top.
According to Digital Chat Station’s recent Weibo post, the iQOO 15T will debut with a special “Monster” edition of the Dimensity 9500 chipset, paired with the company’s self-developed Q3 gaming chip. The post further claims that the device delivered strong gaming performance during early testing.
According to the shared benchmark details, the iQOO 15T achieved an average frame rate of 60.2fps while running Genshin Impact for 30 minutes at 60fps+ extreme settings in a 26-degree room temperature environment. The test also reportedly recorded a 1% low frame rate of 57.8fps, a minimum frame rate of 58fps, and an average power consumption of 4.99W
Coming back to the China Telecom listing, it also reveals May 20 as the iQOO 15T’s release date. The said event will also see the arrival of other devices, such as the iQOO Pad 6 Pro and TWS 5i earbuds.
It will arrive in multiple configurations, including 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB. It will pack a massive 8,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. Reports suggest that it may lack wireless charging support.
The iQOO 15T will measure 163.37 x 76.71 x 8.25 grams and weigh 216 grams. It will be sold in finishes, such as Qingyun, Track Edition, and Legendary Edition.
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OnePlus has officially opened reservations for the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro in China, revealing nearly all of the tablet’s key specifications ahead of its first sale. The official listing has revealed the official images, color options, and configurations of the flagship tablet.
OnePlus Pad 3 Pro specifications and features
The OnePlus Pad 3 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform and features a large 40,760mm² cooling system that combines graphite and VC heat dissipation. The tablet runs the latest ColorOS 16 software and introduces a desktop-style free multi-window system.
It features a 13.2-inch TCL CSOT LCD display with a 3392 x 2400 resolution, 315ppi pixel density, and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen supports up to 700 nits manual brightness and 1000 nits peak brightness, along with 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and a claimed deltaE value of around 0.7. OnePlus also says it is the first tablet to receive TÜV Rheinland Smart Eye Protection 5.0 certification.
The tablet packs a 13,380mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. For photography and video calls, it includes an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera. Audio is handled by an eight-speaker setup consisting of four mid-bass units and four ultra-wideband tweeters, along with dual Hi-Res audio certification. Other features include USB 3.1 connectivity, a magnetic ring antenna system, and support for accessories such as the OnePlus Floating Keyboard with integrated NFC and the OnePlus Pencil 3 Pro stylus.
The OnePlus Pad 3 Pro will go on sale in China from 13 May 2026. It will be available in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+512GB variants. Color options include Deep Brown and Light Green, while additional promotional material also mentions Dawn Gold, Mocha Brown, and Monet Purple finishes.
Interestingly, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro appears to be the Chinese-market version of the OnePlus Pad 4, which is already available outside China, including in India. The overall design and hardware specifications between the two devices appear to be nearly identical. Therefore, it is unlikely the Pad 3 Pro will make it to the global market.
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