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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8:05 [IST] Vivo is preparing to expand its T-series lineup in India with the upcoming launch of the Vivo T5 5G. The company has started teasing the smartphone’s key features, although the exact launch date is yet to be announced.The Vivo T5 5G will join the existing lineup comprising the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, Vivo T5x 5G, and Vivo T5 Pro 5G. A dedicated landing page for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Flipkart, confirming that it will be sold through the e-commerce platform in India.Vivo T5 5G Features TeasedThe Vivo…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:01 [IST] Tecno is gearing up to launch the Pova 8 Pro 5G in India later today. The launch follows the debut of the vanilla Pova 8 5G in India back in June. To recall, Tecno has already revealed the full specifications of the Pova 8 Pro 5G without providing details about its pricing.MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, a dedicated P1 gaming chip, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, a large battery, distinctive rear design, advanced cameras, and extensive durability, the Pova 8 Pro could be a major player in India’s sub-40K segment.Pova 8…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:48 [IST] Sustainable smartphone maker Fairphone has officially launched the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) in the US, marking the company’s first direct retail smartphone launch in the country. The new device targets consumers looking for premium hardware with a stronger focus on repairability and sustainability.The Fairphone Gen. 6+ is priced at $649 (approximately Rs. 62,135) and is sold fully unlocked, with support for major networks including AT&T and T-Mobile. It comes with a five-year hardware warranty, while replacement parts will remain available until 2033.Fairphone Gen. 6+ Focuses on RepairabilityThe biggest highlight of the…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:25 [IST] Realme has once again increased the prices of several smartphones in its Realme 16 series in India. The latest price revision affects the Realme 16 Pro series, Realme 16 5G and Realme 16T, with prices increasing by up to Rs. 4,000.The latest hike comes amid rising memory component costs, which have impacted smartphone prices across the industry. This is also not the first price increase for these Realme smartphones, making some of the models considerably more expensive than their original launch prices.Realme 16 Pro+ Price Hiked by Up to Rs.…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:30 [IST] Sony is gearing up to unveil its next mid-range Xperia smartphone, with the company confirming a global launch event for 25 August 2026. The upcoming Sony Xperia 10 VIII is expected to headline the presentation, bringing a refreshed design and familiar hardware to the company’s popular mid-range lineup.Ahead of the launch, a suspected European variant has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key performance details and giving consumers an early look at what to expect.Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launch DetailsSony will host its next Xperia product launch event on Tuesday, 25 August…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:51 [IST] Amazon.in’s first Best in Tech Survey suggests that artificial intelligence has become a mainstream smartphone buying factor in India, but not at the cost of basics. According to the survey, conducted on Amazon.in in July 2026, 82% of smartphone buyers said they consider AI features while choosing a new device.The findings are based on more than 40,000 responses across smartphones, laptops and tablets, home entertainment and appliances, and wearables and audio. For smartphones, the data points to a market where buyers expect newer AI tools, yet still judge a phone by…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:12 [IST] The Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G is now available for purchase in India, shortly after making its debut in the country. The latest addition to the Pova 8 lineup brings a gaming-focused hardware package, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, a large battery and the company’s distinctive Alive Matrix Display on the rear. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and runs Android 16-based HiOS 16.Pova 8 Pro 5G Price in India and OffersThe Pova 8 Pro 5G starts at Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:28 [IST] Poco has expanded its M8 series in India with the launch of the new Poco M8x 5G. The smartphone joins the Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Power in the company’s mid-range lineup. It comes with a large 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, a massive battery and a dual rear camera setup. The handset will be sold through Flipkart in three colour options, including a Leather Green variant.Poco M8x 5G Price in India and AvailabilityThe Poco M8x 5G price starts at Rs. 20,999 for the 4GB RAM…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:16 [IST] Qualcomm will unveil two new Snapdragon 8 Elite chips on September 22 at Snapdragon Summit 2026, setting up the next major performance race for premium Android phones. The company has teased the launch with the phrase “Dual 8 Elites”, pointing to a two-chip flagship strategy for device makers.Qualcomm has not confirmed the final product names yet. However, the chips are expected to arrive as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The company’s early messaging highlights faster connectivity, stronger graphics performance and more immersive gaming,…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:28 [IST] The Moto G Max is now available for purchase in India through Flipkart. To recall, Motorola launched the Moto G Max last week in India’s highly competitive sub-30K smartphone segment.The Moto G Max features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, 7000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.Moto G Max Price & Offers in IndiaThe Moto G Max is priced at Rs. 27,999 in India for the sole 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The handset is available in Stargazer, Alaskan…