Here is a roundup of the latest smartphone news from Week 43. The iQOO 15, Realme GT8, and Galaxy XR were among the key highlights. Read on to find out more about these exciting developments in the world of smartphones.
The iQOO 15 was officially launched with impressive features such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a massive 7,000mAh battery. It quickly became a hit in China, breaking sales records in just 30 minutes.
Realme introduced the GT8 Pro and GT8, both featuring camera systems tuned by Ricoh. The Pro variant boasts swappable camera islands and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while the GT8 comes with last year's Snapdragon chipset. Both phones are currently available in China.
Samsung made a significant announcement with the launch of the Galaxy XR headset, its first Android XR device. Packed with high-resolution micro-OLED displays, powerful cameras, and a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, the Galaxy XR offers a premium XR experience.
Additionally, reports suggest that all upcoming Galaxy S26 models will be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC, promising better performance than the current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The OnePlus 15 is also set to debut soon, featuring a large 7,300mAh battery and impressive camera capabilities.
Stay updated on the latest smartphone innovations and releases with this comprehensive news roundup.
