As we delve into the second half of 2026, anticipation builds for Apple's upcoming fall launch, featuring the highly anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. This week brought significant insights regarding the latter's battery capacity, which is expected to include a 5,235 mAh cell for the physical SIM version and an even larger 5,425 mAh for the eSIM variant.
iPhone 18 Pro Max's Exact Battery Capacity Leaks
The new model will boast the largest battery ever included in a Pro Max iPhone.
Redmi K90 Ultra Launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Active Cooling
Designed for sustained gaming performance, this device offers impressive features.
In other news, Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi K90 Ultra in China. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, features a built-in active cooling fan, and sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Camera-wise, it includes a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Additionally, the phone is equipped with an 8,550mAh battery offering 100W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging, starting at CNY 2,999 (approximately $441) for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is expected to rebrand as Poco outside of China.
Nothing Phone (4b) Live Images Reveal Key Specs
The device is set to be unveiled on July 7.
Nothing has been teasing its Phone (4b), which is scheduled for launch on July 7. The smartphone will be available in blue, black, and white, featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, a 50MP main camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery.
Returning to the iPhone 18 Pro rumors, a recent leaked drop test video showcases the smaller 18 Pro model, confirming its design will closely resemble that of the iPhone 17 Pro. Additionally, a potential launch date of September 8 has emerged.
iPhone 18 Pro Revealed in Leaked Drop Test
The design is strikingly similar to the 17 Pro model.
iPhone 18 Pro Series and Foldable Model Expected on September 8
The upcoming foldable iPhone is likely to be named iPhone Ultra.
Foldable iPhone Ultra Dummy Unveiled in Black Finish
This follows earlier sightings in a white variant.
Leak Reveals Screen Specs for iPhone 18, 18e, and Air 2
The iPhone 18e appears to lack a significant upgrade.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Expected to Face Complicated Modem Situation
This information was revealed in documents obtained from a cyberattack on an Apple supplier.
Furthermore, dummy units of the iPhone Ultra have surfaced, alongside reports indicating that the 18 Pro series will utilize Qualcomm modems in the U.S. while employing Apple's own C2 modem in other regions.
Samsung Galaxy A27 Under Review
Is the Galaxy A27 competing too closely with better-equipped rivals like the Poco X8 or its own Galaxy A57?
OnePlus N6 Launches with 8,000mAh Battery and Dimensity 6360 Max
OnePlus claims the N6 will retain over 80% of its battery health even after 7 years of usage.
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has arrived for our review, while the OnePlus N6 has made its debut in India, featuring the Dimensity 6360 Max chipset, an 8,000mAh battery, and a launch price of INR 22,999 ($243).
