"Oppo F35 and F35 Pro Launch Highlights, Exploring Vivo's New Offerings, and Major Industry Announcements: Week 41 Recap"

This week in the tech world brought several exciting announcements and hands-on sessions with new smartphones. Highlighting the launch of the Oppo F35 and F35 Pro, which feature impressive battery life and camera capabilities, we also explored the latest offerings from Vivo, including the V80 and Y32 models. Additionally, we touch upon developments from Samsung and Amazon, making it a week rich with innovation and competitive comparisons in the mobile space.

Let's dive into the highlights from Week 41!

In our hands, we recently unboxed the Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, both part of Oppo's latest flagship lineup featuring Dimensity technology. While they are initially exclusive to China, global availability is set for October 21.

We also took a close look at the newly announced vivo V80, sharing our impressions following a few days of usage, complete with performance tests and camera samples.

In a quieter release, vivo launched the Y32 in Bangladesh, boasting a substantial 8,000mAh battery complemented by 44W charging. The device features a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD, powered by a Unisoc T7300 chipset, a 50MP main camera, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. Its IP68/IP69 certification offers high durability, and it operates on Android 16 with OriginOS 6. Details regarding pricing and broader availability are yet to be disclosed.

Oppo also made waves with the introduction of the F35 and F35 Pro, specifically aimed at the Indian market. Both devices showcase impressive 8,000mAh batteries along with 80W charging capabilities, complete with 50MP autofocus selfie cameras and IP69 durability. The F35 features a 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED display powered by the Dimensity 6360 MAX chipset, while the Pro variant upgrades to a 6.78-inch 144Hz OLED, a Dimensity 7360 MAX processor, and includes a 50MP main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Pricing starts at INR 39,000 ($440) for the F35 and INR 46,000 ($520) for the Pro, with sales commencing on October 11.

Turning to Samsung, industry insider Ice Universe has leaked that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be available in several colors including Black, Blue, Light Pink, and White, along with a special Violet option.

Meanwhile, Amazon has rebranded its tablet lineup, launching new Alexa Tablets as replacements for the Fire tablets. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 8 will support the Google Play Store alongside Alexa+ AI capabilities. These models are already on sale in the US and UK, with shipping expected to start on October 14 and 19 respectively.

Additionally, we have put together some exciting comparison features for this season—highlighting devices such as the iPhone 18 Pro Max against the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as well as pitting the iPhone 17 Pro Max against its predecessor. Don’t miss our analysis!