In this week’s tech roundup, the OnePlus 15 goes global with new pricing details and a fresh camera comparison against its predecessor. We also put the eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro to the test, revealing impressive battery life gains over the physical SIM model. Meanwhile, leaks hint at a larger selfie camera hole punch on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to launch earlier than usual in China. Plus, we take a peek at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance in the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and share our Xiaomi Pad Mini battery and charging review.
The OnePlus 15 has officially launched in global markets with pricing adjustments across the US, Europe, and India. While the US prices match those of the OnePlus 13’s launch, European pricing sees a slight variance—€50 less for the 12/256GB model but €50 more for the 16/512GB variant. In India, both versions are priced ₹3,000 higher than before.
OnePlus 15 Review Preview
While we can’t yet share detailed performance insights, explore the sleek design of the OnePlus 15 and check out early camera samples.
Camera Showdown: OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 13
A step forward mixed with a couple of setbacks—discover how the new camera stacks up against its predecessor.
OnePlus 15 Global Availability and Pricing Details
Early-bird promotions have ended, and the OnePlus 15 is now widely available for purchase worldwide.
In our latest battery life evaluation, the eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro shows significant improvements compared to its physical SIM counterpart. Removing the SIM card adds 254mAh to battery capacity, translating into nearly an extra hour of usage—49 minutes more on average. This increase allows for one hour more of web browsing, an additional 44 minutes of gaming, and nearly unchanged video playback times.
iPhone 17 Pro eSIM Battery Life Put to the Test
Discover the impact of the extra 254mAh on active use scores and daily endurance.
Galaxy S26 Ultra to Feature a Bigger Selfie Camera Hole Punch
The larger hole punch is designed to provide a wider field of view for selfies, contrary to popular assumptions.
Xiaomi Pad Mini: Battery Life and Charging Review
The compact 8.8" tablet features a 7,500mAh battery and Dimensity 9400+ chipset—here’s how it performs in real-world tests.
Rumors suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will follow the traditional launch timeline, debuting in January with sales commencing in February—contrary to previous reports predicting a March launch. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may break its typical schedule with an earlier release in China slated for December, according to insider Digital Chat Station.
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra surfaced on Geekbench, revealing benchmark scores for the unofficial Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Unique for using custom Oryon cores instead of Arm Cortex designs, this chip achieves approximately 2,600 single-core and 7,500 multi-core points. This performance surpasses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but trails behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite and its Gen 5 iteration.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Expected Sooner Than Before
The Chinese launch schedule appears accelerated compared to previous years.
Galaxy S26 Series May Arrive on Schedule in Early 2024
Samsung’s upcoming flagship series is rumored for a February release after a January presentation.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Geekbench Scores Reveal Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Preview
The non-Elite chipset impresses with first-in-class custom Oryon cores, setting a new performance baseline.
