Nothing Phone (4b) Launches, Pixel 11 Pricing Leaked, Highlights from Week 28

Welcome to this week's recap. Nothing has officially launched the Phone (4b), which offers an affordable option while maintaining core specifications, including a simplified Glyph Bar, a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh battery, and a 50MP stabilized main camera. The Phone (4b) is available for pre-order starting at €329.

The vivo V80 series is set to debut next month, featuring larger 7,200mAh batteries, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 for the standard V80, ZEISS-branded cameras, and 90W charging. Prices are expected to align with the current V70 series.

A recent leak has disclosed the expected European pricing for the entire Pixel 11 lineup, with all models anticipated to be priced €100 higher than their Pixel 10 predecessors. Additionally, Google is rumored to be eliminating the 128GB base storage option across the range, making 256GB the new entry-level storage when the Pixel 11 series launches next month. For the full price breakdown, refer to our article below.

Redmi has officially confirmed that the Note 17 series will be launched on July 14 in China. Leaks have suggested that the lineup will include the Note 17, Note 17 Pro, and Note 17 Pro Max, boasting larger batteries, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chips, a main camera of up to 200MP, and a refreshed camera island design.

Samsung continues its chipset strategy for flagship S-series devices. The Galaxy S27 Pro will utilize an Exynos 2700 in most global markets, while a Snapdragon variant will be available in select regions. However, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will exclusively feature the Snapdragon chipset.

In other Samsung news, unofficial renders have provided a detailed look at the company's upcoming foldable and wearable devices ahead of the Unpacked event. The leaked images showcase the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Galaxy Watch9, and Watch Ultra2 in various colors while retaining familiar designs, with enhancements to the Fold lineup including a new Ultra model.

Furthermore, we have pricing details for the forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 in Korea, with higher price points than their predecessors. The new Z Fold8 Ultra is expected to see the most significant price increase.

In other developments, the iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to be thicker than its predecessor, allowing for a larger battery. This increase in size could significantly enhance battery life, representing one of the most substantial hardware alterations expected for Apple's next Pro flagship.

Similarly, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to elevate battery performance with an impressive 8,000mAh cell while maintaining 100W wired charging. Rumors suggest that this flagship will pair the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 with dual 200MP cameras, positioning it as Xiaomi's most ambitious device to date.