Honor 90 GT was launched in China in December 2023. A successor to the handset may arrive soon. The company has announced that new Honor GT products will be unveiled later this month. The company has yet to confirm the moniker of the upcoming devices. The design of one of the upcoming phones, speculated to be Honor 100 GT, has been revealed as well. Previously, some key specifications of a purported Honor 100 GT smartphone had surfaced online, suggesting an upgraded battery and chipset over the existing Honor 90 GT.
New Honor GT Launch
Honor confirmed in a Weibo post that the new Honor GT products will launch in China on December 16 at 7:30pm local time (5pm IST). The company has yet to reveal the monikers of the upcoming devices. One of the new launches is speculated to be the Honor 100 GT.
The post teases the design of an Honor GT phone with a rectangular rear camera module. It holds two camera sensors and a pill-shaped LED unit. One corner of the rear camera module is inscribed with the letter “GT.” The teaser shows the phone in a white/silver colourway. The phone is confirmed to run on MagicOS.
Honor 100 GT Features (Expected)
The purported Honor 100 GT has been tipped to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a “high-density silicon” battery. It is expected to get a flat LTPS display with a 1.5K resolution and eye-protection technology.
The Honor 100 GT will likely get a 50-megapixel Sony “IMX9xx” primary rear sensor, according to the earlier leak. The handset is expected to be equipped with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security.
Notably, the Honor 90 GT sports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system including a Sony IMX800 main camera sensor. It has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2,664 x 1,200 pixels) OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. For security, it gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Smartphone firms could move away from using flagship chipsets on their handsets and equip some models with a less powerful processor in 2025, according to a tipster. Instead of using the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite on their upcoming high-end smartphones, these companies are tipped to introduce certain models that are equipped with a less advanced chipset. The decision could help brands cut costs of the processor, which are expected to rise alongside chipmakers’ use of advanced fabrication technologies.
Why Smartphone Makers Might Switch Away From the Purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
It has only been a few weeks since Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite as the company’s most powerful mobile processor to date, but tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) has already leaked details of next year’s flagship chipset. According to the leaker, who has a good track record when it comes to publishing details of unannounced smartphones, some high-end phones in 2025 may not feature the top-of-the-line processor.
Photo Credit: Weibo/ Digital Chat Station
With the arrival of the more complicated Snapdragon 8 Elite, smartphone makers are able to offer more powerful handsets, but the cost of producing these models has also risen. Next year, the tipster claims that some handsets will be equipped with an SM8735 chipset, which is expected to debut as the Snapdragon 8s Elite.
It’s worth noting that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 that was launched last year bears the model number SM8635, which suggests that the SM8735 model would have arrived as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 before Qualcomm rebranded its flagship processor branding.
Over the past few years, Samsung has launched some Galaxy S handsets with an Exynos chipset, while the top-of-the-line Ultra model is always equipped with a flagship Snapdragon processor. The tipster suggests that makers could also use the Snapdragon 8s Elite in addition to the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850), on high-end phones in 2025.
As a result, handsets like OnePlus’ number series and Redmi’s K series, could adopt the Snapdragon 8s Elite on the less expensive model (such as the successor to the Redmi K80), while the “Pro” model could feature the high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
It’s worth taking these claims with a grain of salt — Qualcomm recently unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in October, which means we don’t expect the chipmaker to launch its successor until Q4 2025. However, we might hear more about the purported Snapdragon 8s Elite, in the coming months, going by the launch timeline of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which arrived in March 2024.
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Apple Inc. is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner — and adversary — Qualcomm Inc.
More than half a decade in the making, Apple’s in-house modem system will debut next spring, according to people familiar with the matter. The technology is slated to be part of the iPhone SE, the company’s entry-level smartphone, which will be updated next year for the first time since 2022.
A modem is a critical piece of any mobile phone, letting the device connect to cell towers in order to make calls and link up with the internet. Apple’s first version of the component will be followed by further generations that become increasingly more advanced. The company aims to ultimately overtake Qualcomm’s technology by 2027, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the project is confidential.
Apple’s modem has been a long time coming. When the company set out to build the chip, it originally hoped to bring it to market as early as 2021. To jump-start the effort, the company invested billions of dollars to set up testing and engineering labs around the world. It also spent about $1 billion to acquire Intel Corp.’s modem group and millions more hiring engineers from other silicon companies.
Over the years, Apple encountered setback after setback. Early prototypes were too large, ran too hot and weren’t power-efficient enough. There also were concerns internally that Apple was simply developing a modem to get back at Qualcomm, following a legal battle over licensing payments that didn’t go the iPhone maker’s way.
But after adjusting development practices, reorganizing management and hiring scores of new engineers from Qualcomm itself, Apple is now confident that its modem plan will work, the people said. It would be a major win for the company’s hardware technologies team, which is run by Senior Vice President Johny Srouji.
Representatives for Apple and Qualcomm declined to comment.
Qualcomm has long been preparing for Apple to switch away from its modems, but the company still receives more than 20% of its revenue from the iPhone maker, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Its stock fell as much as 2% to a session low after Bloomberg News reported on Apple’s plans Friday. It closed at $159.51 in New York trading, down less than 1%.
Shares of Qorvo Inc., another component supplier at risk of being replaced by Apple’s modem efforts, declined as much as 6% before recovering. Apple shares were little changed.
When the iPhone SE debuts in a few months, it will have major new features, including Apple Intelligence and the edge-to-edge screen design already used in more upscale models. But its most impressive breakthrough won’t be visible to consumers: the in-house modem, code-named Sinope.
For now, the modem won’t be used in Apple’s higher-end products. It’s set to come to a new mid-tier iPhone later next year, code-named D23, that features a far-thinner design than current models. The chip will also start rolling out as early as 2025 in Apple’s lower-end iPads.
In preparation for the iPhone SE, Cupertino, California-based Apple has been secretly testing the new modem on hundreds of devices deployed to employees globally. And it has been doing quality assurance testing with its carrier partners around the world.
The company decided to start with lower-end products in part because a modem is a risky endeavor: If it doesn’t work properly, customers will suffer dropped calls and missed notifications. There’s little tolerance for that on Apple’s highest-end, $1,000-plus iPhones.
Moreover, Sinope isn’t as advanced as the latest modems from San Diego-based Qualcomm, meaning the first Apple modem is a downgrade from the component currently in the iPhone 16 Pro.
Unlike today’s high-end Qualcomm parts, the Sinope modem won’t support mmWave, a type of 5G technology used by Verizon Wireless and other carriers, primarily in major cities, that can theoretically handle download speeds of as much as 10 gigabits per second. Instead, the Apple component will rely on the Sub-6 standard, a more prevalent technology used by the current iPhone SE.
The first Apple modem will also only support four-carrier aggregation, a technology that combines bands from several wireless providers simultaneously to increase network capacity and speeds. Modems from Qualcomm can support six or more carriers at the same time.
In lab tests, the first Apple modem caps out at download speeds of about 4 gigabits per second, less than the top speeds offered by non-mmWave Qualcomm modems, the people said. Real world speeds for both types of modems are typically far less, meaning that customers might not notice a difference in day-to-day use.
In any case, the first Apple modem will have several other advantages that the company believes will give it an edge with consumers. For one, it will be tightly integrated with Apple-designed main processors to use less power, scan for cellular service more efficiently and better support on-device features for connecting to satellite networks.
The Apple modem will also be able to offer better performance relative to SAR limits because it will be managed intelligently via the main processor, the people said. SAR, or specific absorption rate, is a measure of the radio frequency absorbed by the body, and government agencies such as the US Federal Communications Commission regulate acceptable levels.
Apple is also planning to include support for DSDS, or dual SIM dual standby. That allows data connections on both SIM cards when a user is using two phone numbers for their device.
The new modem will be produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the manufacturer of the main processors inside the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple devices.
To help build its modem, Apple rapidly expanded its office space in San Diego and other parts of Southern California, looking to poach talent from Qualcomm. Executives involved in the modem’s development believe that some of the resources and talent acquired from Intel in 2019 were inadequate, and that hiring from Qualcomm helped Apple overcome earlier setbacks.
Some of the development work for the modems has also taken place in Cupertino and offices in Munich.
The modem will work with another new Apple component: a radio frequency front-end system, or RFFE, called Carpo that helps devices connect to cellular networks.
That part will also take away business from Qualcomm, and could eventually affect Qorvo as well. Today, Apple uses Skyworks Solutions Inc. and Broadcom Inc. for so-called RF filters — relationships that will continue. Apple and Broadcom extended their supply agreement in 2023.
Shares of Broadcom gained 5.3%, while Skyworks climbed 1.7%.
In 2026, Apple looks to get closer to Qualcomm’s capabilities with its second-generation modem, which will start appearing in higher-end products. This chip, Ganymede, is expected to go into the iPhone 18 line that year, as well as upscale iPads by 2027
The big difference is that Ganymede will catch up to current Qualcomm modems by adding support for mmWave, download speeds of 6 gigabits per second, six-carrier aggregation when using Sub-6, and eight-carrier aggregation when using mmWave.
In 2027, Apple aims to roll out its third modem, code-named Prometheus. The company hopes to top Qualcomm with that component’s performance and artificial intelligence features by that point. It will also build in support for next-generation satellite networks.
Further out, Apple is discussing merging its modem and main processor into a single component.
Oppo’s Find X8 series, which consists of the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, have been launched in India after a long break. The last Find X2 and Find X2 Pro were announced in 2020, and it’s been four long years since Samsung faced no real big-name challenger in the sub-Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 segments. This was until new products from the BBK umbrella and Google returned. Clamshell foldable, too, added some variety and colour to this segment, which is usually laser-focused on delivering the best all-rounders in the business.
Oppo’s arrival now adds to this growing selection of sub-Rs. 1,00,000 smartphones. The company’s latest smartphones are out to take on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ with the Oppo Find X8, undercutting the former by Rs. 10,000, while the Find X8 Pro retails at exactly the same price as the latter. Are Oppo’s latest flagships up to speed? Or do they fall short of their promises? Let me explain.
The Find X8 has a no-nonsense flat design that looks and feels practical. The front and rear screens (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i) are flat, and the fit and finish are perfect, with no sharp edges, panel gaps, etc. Its design does feel very iPhone-like, but the edges of the flat sides are a bit sharper compared to what we have seen on the latest Apple iPhone 16 model.
Oppo’s Find X8 is a proper contrast to the Find X8 Pro in terms of design
The Find X8 Pro is a proper contrast to the Find X8’s design. It’s typically Oppo with a very stylish appearance thanks to its marble-like glass back. Its rounded corners and quad-curved Corning Gorilla Glass 7i screens give it a very premium feel. But its curved sides, along with its matte-finished rear panel, also make it very slippery.
I like the camera settings on both smartphones. It’s subtle, flatter, and colour-matched on the Find X8 but more prominent on the Find X8 Pro. The Pro’s camera module protrudes quite a bit because it has two periscope cameras included in its quad-rear-camera setup. The Find X8 Pro is certainly not as thick as the Find X7 Ultra, which was very camera-inspired with its faux leather and brushed metal design.
ExcessiveIP ratings aside, Oppo has also advertised a new Oppo Mag case, which lets you attach accessories like a cooler (fan) or a magnetic power bank (to the case), much like one would on a recent iPhone. However, the brand has been quiet about the pricing or availability of these accessories in India, and I did not get a chance to play with them at the global launch event either.
Oppo has given both smartphones a different design treatment for their respective cameras
The Oppo Find X8 Pro also incorporates another recent Apple idea: a capacitive camera button. As mentioned in my first impressions, the Quick Button is not exactly a button but a capacitive touch surface (the details of which Oppo refuses to explain). Unlike Apple’s Camera Control Button, made of glass, the curved patch on the frame seems to be made of metal.
You can double-press to start the camera in an instant and keep the button pressed when the camera app is open to capture pictures continuously (burst mode). You can also slide your finger over this Quick Button to zoom in and out. While this sounds like a delightful idea, it’s very tricky to seek and find the exact level of zoom (or focal length) you are looking to stop at.
The Oppo Find X8 Pro’s Quick Button is very different from Apple’s Camera Control button in terms of function and usability
Nine out of ten times, I would stop at 1.3x or 2.9,x as the button is just not sensitive enough for accurate control, making it a gimmick. To make things worse, I also ended up ruining my composition a few times because I accidentally placed my fingers on the button (which adjusted the camera’s zoom) while capturing a photo. While reviewing the phone, I often forgot it was even there, as I found the on-screen controls more accurate and fuss-free while zooming.
Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Display: As good as it gets
I preferred the flat, no-fuss display of the Find X8 over the Find X8 Pro’s quad-curved panel. The flat display of the Find X8 provides distraction-free viewing outdoors and also lends the phone a very modern appearance thanks to its super skinny bezel, which is even on all sides.
As for the quad-curved display on the Find X8 Pro, its sole purpose is aesthetics. Its curved edges add more reflections when viewing content outdoors, which can get distracting.
Just like their designs, both the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro get very different displays
Both displays offer 800 nits typical and 4,500 nits peak brightness, which is more than sufficient when used outdoors. They showcase accurate colours when used with the default Natural screen colour mode and also support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision when streaming video content, which worked as expected.
Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Software: Jack of all trades…
ColorOS 15 isn’t a brand-new mobile operating system but an overhauled version of the previous OS, along with some new additions and a fresh paint job. Personalisation now extends to the lock screen, letting you create new themes or pick from a vast selection of existing ones. However, these themes are only skin deep, as they only have a new wallpaper accompanied by a different preset clock style along with some vague captions on the lockscreen.
Oppo’s ColourOS 15 is super smooth and offers plenty of customisation options
Surprisingly, there is no new font, but a slightly modified OPPO Sans that appears lighter and not as heavy (in default settings) as the previous one. Icon selection now includes a new Radiance pack, which looks a bit different by adding a mild glow to native app icons. The Shadow icon pack is very subjective and aims to ape Apple’s dark mode icons by adding a black border to all icons along with minimalist-looking system icons.
While I appreciate Oppo’s efforts to give its ColorOS 15 a refreshed appearance, it looks awful when put together. This is because the bouquet of customisation options somehow fails to complement one another. And then, there’s this obvious obsession with aping Apple’s iOS 18.
Unlike Google’s Gemini or Samsung’s Galaxy AI, which are deeply integrated into their respective operating systems, Oppo gives you a set of tools for those who need to use it. There are some that made it into the previous ColorOS 14, while some new ones have been added to ColorOS 15.
AI Eraser still does not work as well as it does on a Pixel (Left: Edited on Find X8 Pro, Centre: Original, Right: Edited on Pixel 9 Pro XL) (tap image to expand)
The AI Reflection removal tool does a decent job of removing reflections from photos. The AI Image Enhancer’s results are no different from the blurred images I fed it. All in all, Oppo’s AI efforts with image editing are good if you haven’t tried some of these out on a Pixel.
On the other hand, Oppo’s non-image editing AI tools performed as expected. AI Summary works well for quickly summarising any text visible on your display. AI Speak is also a useful replacement for the Google Pixel’s Read Aloud feature. However, you can get the same functionality by downloading the Reading mode app.
AI Reply also manages to generate decent replies based on what’s in your chats. The only catch is that it will only be able to capture information or context from the visible portion of your chat, so it may miss the context of the previous conversation and a few messages above.
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Oppo also goes with Google’s Gemini as its official virtual assistant for global markets but also packs in its own set of AI tools
Aside from native bloatware, FinShell Pay, FitBit, LinkedIn, Myntra, Netflix, Snapchat, and Spotify apps have been preinstalled. It is surprising to see so many third-party apps preinstalled on a high-end premium device like the Find X8 Pro, as most phones in this segment avoid going down that path. Out of these, you cannot uninstall the FinShell Pay app. Some may find these apps useful, but I usually prefer a clean slate like Google and Apple do on their devices. And if the third-party apps weren’t enough, there’s also a “Hot Apps” folder which you may or may not choose to indulge in.
Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Performance: Up there with the best
You can fire up as many apps as you like, but ColorOS 15 does a fabulous job of keeping the software running smoothly. I faced no hiccups or even a hint of lag, and the 120Hz LTPO panels also made the transitions and animations appear fluid.
As for synthetic benchmarks, both smartphones with their MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoCs performed really well as premium devices. However, neither could defeat the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC that we recently tested in the Realme GT 7 Pro, which also outperformed the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (Review).
Benchmark
Oppo Find X8
Samsung Galaxy S24
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Chipset
Dimensity 9400 (3nm)
Exynos 2400 (4nm)
Tensor G4 (4nm)
AnTuTu v10
23,50,546
14,80,582
12,25,583
PCMark Work 3.0
12,768
16,910
13,800
Geekbench Single
2,818
1,845
1,872
Geekbench Multi
8,494
5,771
4,227
GFXB T-rex
60
119
120
GFXB Manhattan 3.1
60
119
107
GFXB Car Chase
60
109
62
3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
3DM Slingshot
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
3DM Wild Life
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
3DM Wild Life Unlimited
23,380
13,576
2,615
Benchmark
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Galaxy S24+
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Realme GT 7 Pro
Chipset
Dimensity 9400 (3nm)
Exynos 2400 (4nm)
Tensor G4 (4nm)
Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
AnTuTu v10
23,38,411
14,57,608
10,67,971
27,15,106
PCMark Work 3.0
12,868
16,157
12,922
25,876
Geekbench Single
2,787
1,987
1,944
2,953
Geekbench Multi
8,391
6,137
4,667
9,094
GFXB T-rex
60
118
120
60
GFXB Manhattan 3.1
60
120
105
60
GFXB Car Chase
60
108
54
60
3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
FTR
Maxed Out
3DM Slingshot
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
FTR
Maxed Out
3DM Wild Life
Maxed Out
Maxed Out
8,902
Maxed Out
3DM Wild Life Unlimited
23,225
NA
9,294
24,042
I faced no heat-related issues when playing games like Asphalt Legends Unite, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Genshin Impact on either smartphone. I could max out graphics in all games, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor handled them well.
Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Cameras: A stop short of greatness
Find X8
Primary camera – 50-megapixel, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.6, OIS, 3X optical (shared)
Ultrawide camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.0, AF (shared)
Selfie camera – 32-megapixel, f/2.4 (shared)
Find X8 Pro
Primary camera – 50-megapixel, f/1.6, OIS
Telephoto camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.6, OIS, 3X optical (shared)
Telephoto camera – 50-megapixel, f/4.3, OIS, 6X optical
Ultrawide camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.0, AF (shared)
Selfie camera – 32-megapixel, f/2.4 (shared)
Oppo’s Find X8 Pro’s camera setup is equipped with two pericope telephoto cameras
As explained in my first impressions, both smartphones share camera parts, as indicated in the specifications above. To give you a better idea about how well the Find X8 Pro’s camera performs, I have also inserted images taken from a Pixel 9 Pro XL for comparison.
Oppo Find X8 Pro ultrawide camera sample (tap image to expand)
The ultrawide camera left me unimpressed from the get-go. It captures images that are a bit soft in daylight and lack dynamic range, leaving out a lot of detail in the shadows. In low light, the image quality is not up to the mark, with objects lacking any texture in street-lit scenes. Lens-barrel distortion is also quite prominent. Overall, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL performs a lot better.
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL (bottom) manages better detail and overall image quality compared to the Find X8 Pro (top) (tap images to expand)
Oppo Find X8 primary camera sample (tap image to expand)
Oppo Find X8 Pro primary camera sample (tap image to expand)
With the primary camera, the Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro tend to go with a contrasted appearance, reducing details in the shadows especially when shooting contrasted scenes on a sunny afternoon. The Find X8 and the Find X8 Pro offer a brighter camera with a wider aperture, resulting in slightly better low-light photos. Meanwhile, Google’s Pixel outdoes both of them as it produces better textures and resolved detail, whether shooting daylight or low light. Google’s Pixel also seems to have mastered HDR imaging, which is something the Oppo Find X8 series seems to struggle with, producing unnecessary details that aren’t visible in the scene when shooting.
The Find X8 Pro’s primary camera (top) struggles with resolved detail compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL (bottom) (tap images to expand)
I’ll go out on a limb and say that the Find X8 and X8 Pro’s telephoto cameras perform a lot better than their respective primary cameras in daylight. The 3X and 6X zoom cameras manage excellent detail and sharpness in daylight. The Pixel 9 Pro XL keeps using software magic and manages slightly less sharpness despite using its primary camera when capturing 3X shots. The 3X camera also performs well in low light, but the 6X camera, because of its narrow aperture, produces slightly soft and blurry shots. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL manages a lot better at 5X zoom, but the same cannot be said about 3X zoom.
Notice how the colours change when switching from the primary (top) to the 3X telephoto (centre) and the 6X telephoto (bottom) cameras (tap images to expand)
The Oppo Find X8 Pro’s 6X telephoto camera (top) snaps softer images in low light compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 5X camera (bottom) (tap images to expand)
About a year late to the AI imaging game, Oppo went all out and even added some AI capabilities to its zoom cameras. The 50-megapixel telephoto camera is good for quality images up to 10X in daylight. But just in case you do want to zoom into things on your next vacation, the camera will enhance resolution between 10X to 60X zoom using image diffusion models. Photos captured at 60X zoom and higher can take advantage of AI Zoom, which actually takes a second to reconstruct an image. While the feature does improve the quality of the already textureless photos, using AI Zoom can be risky as it adds texture and, at times, random objects or shapes to images that aren’t even there. All said the Find X8 does have an edge over the Pixel 9 Pro in terms of zoom reach thanks to its 6X optical telephoto camera that delivers usable shots to about 20X. The 9 Pro XL manages good photos to 10X.
In the above images, the texture of the stucco wall has been enhanced by AI, but the chipped paint on the right side has been “reimagined” in some sort of random shape. Meanwhile, the green cycle in the first image gets a “magical” cleanup.
As for selfies, the Find X8 and X8 Pro manage sharp selfies in daylight and low light. Edges detection is excellent as well. However, faces come out a bit reddish in general. Google’s Pixel falters with edge detection but is accurate with skin tones.
Selfies from the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro show good detail and edge detection but tend to have a reddish tone
Across cameras, I also found Oppo colour tuning to be inconsistent, which was not the case with the Find X7 Ultra I tested earlier this year. The same applies to mature image processing (sharpness, contrast, detail), which is not found in the Find X8 series but is available on iPhones, Pixels, and the Galaxies in this segment.
Photos aside, I was mighty impressed by the phone’s video capabilities. The Find X8 Pro edges out the Find X8 in terms of overall quality, but the differences are very minor. 4K video captured at 30 or 60fps appears sharp has good stabilisation, and excellent dynamic range. I also tried shooting in Dolby Vision, and the results showed good contrast without going overboard. However, the frame rate takes a bit of a hit with random drops when panning. Low-light video capture is equally impressive in quality and noise control, but the frame rate isn’t perfectly stable, as it is on an iPhone. I also loved how I could zoom through cameras from 0.6X to 6X when recording video, which isn’t available on most smartphones.
The new carbon-silicon batteries allow Oppo to pack in a higher capacity inside the same space. So, even if the battery capacity has increased, the phone’s don’t appear any thicker or feel too heavy.
The Find X8 Pro can easily last a day and a half on a single charge
With heavy use, which also includes gaming, video streaming and camera usage, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro easily lasted over a day. With casual use, the Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro can last up to two days, which is impressive for smartphones that are this thin and light. In our video loop battery tests, the Oppo Find X8 lasted 22 hours and 15 minutes, while the Find X8 Pro lasted 25 hours and 9 minutes, both of which are good figures for premium devices.
Wired charging speeds are impressive, given the higher-than-usual battery capacities. The Find X8 charges from zero to fully charged in 1 hour and 8 minutes, while the Find X8 Pro manages the same 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Verdict
Given that the Find X series was missing in action for years, Oppo has priced its flagships well. Still, I wished Oppo would have taken its time and introduced an Ultra model instead of the Pro in India.
The Find X8 at Rs. 69,999 (12GB + 256GB) is an easy recommendation over Samsung’s Galaxy S24 (Review) and is a welcome addition to the rather limited selection of compact flagships we have here in India. It checks all the boxes for a compact flagship and has no competition when it comes to charging and battery life.
Things are a bit shaky for the Find X8 Pro, which is priced at Rs. 99,999 (16GB + 512GB). Firstly, its design feels premium, but it’s not as unique as the Find X7 Ultra (Review). Secondly, its camera performance isn’t consistent either, so those looking for a top-end Android flagship at around Rs. 1,00,000 are better off with a Galaxy S24+ (Review), a Pixel 9 Pro (Review), a Pixel 9 Pro XL (Review) or the Galaxy S24 Ultra (Review), unless all you are looking for is better battery life and fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 isn’t just a phone, it’s a device that changes how you use your smartphone in daily life. With its sleek foldable design and Galaxy AI prowess, most of whose features work seamlessly on-device, it doesn’t just meet your needs, it enhances your life. Whether you’re a content creator, a student, a professional, a traveller, or just a tech enthusiast, the Galaxy Z Fold6 has the brains to do it all. Here are 7 ways it’s changing the game:
1. Fold It, Flex It, Forget Your Tripod
The FlexCam on the Galaxy Z Flip6 is a content creator’s dream. Want the perfect selfie, hands-free? Fold the phone, prop it on a table, and let Auto Zoom keep the focus on you. Whether you’re shooting a group photo or a quick vlog, FlexCam ensures every shot looks polished, no extra gear required.
2. Smart Replies All Time
If thinking smart responses is not your cup of tea, then Galaxy Z Flip6 has your back. The Galaxy AI-powered ‘Suggested Replies’ feature analyses messages and offers smart responses as per the conversation. No more wasting time thinking of the perfect reply.
3. Travelling outside India? No Problem!
The Galaxy Z Flip6 breaks language barriers with Call Assist and Interpreter’s Conversation Mode. Use Call Assist for real-time translations during phone calls, whether you’re booking a table for dinner in Italy or chatting with someone in South Korea. For face-to-face interactions, Interpreter’s Conversation Mode splits the screen in two, one for your language and one for theirs, making conversations seamless and stress-free. Travel, work, or socialise, in another language without skipping a beat!
4. AI-Enhanced Photos and Videos
With the Photo Assist feature in Galaxy Z Flip6, your photos get upgraded. The Galaxy AI steps in to tweak your shots, whether it’s relocating objects, filling in backgrounds or enhancing details, it can do everything. There’s also Portrait Studio which helps you create beautiful profile photos using advanced AI effects. And with the Sketch to Image, you can transform your simple drawings into realistic AI images. If you are a video lover, the Instant Slow-Mo feature is perfect for you, as this AI tool can easily turn your regular videos into slow-motion clips. With these many AI-backed tools, you always create something unique.
5. Stay Organised with Note Assist
Life’s chaos, but your phone doesn’t have to be. The Galaxy Z Flip6’s Note Assist feature transcribes your voice recordings, summarise lengthy texts or documents. Whether you’re managing work projects or personal tasks, this Galaxy AI-powered feature keeps everything in order.
6. Browse Smarter, Not Harder
Reading in another language? Trying to understand an image-heavy page? With Browsing Assist, Galaxy AI overlays translations on web pages or images in real-time. It’s a brilliant way to decode information without breaking your flow.
Why the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Stands Out
What makes the Galaxy Z Flip6 so special is the way it fits into your life. Here are some standout reasons why this phone is worth the buzz:
Compact Power: It flips to fit in your pocket yet unfolds to reveal a vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED screen.
Next-Gen Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it’s lightning-fast and can handle everything from gaming to video editing.
Durability You Can Trust: The Galaxy Z Flip6’s IP48 water and dust resistance means you can worry less.
Flip into the Future
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 isn’t just a phone, it’s a companion designed to adapt, innovate, and elevate. Whether you’re capturing memories, managing your day, or simply enjoying some free time, it makes every moment feel special. It’s time to rethink what your phone can do.
Also, there’s no better time to buy this phone than right now. Why? Because of Samsung’s ongoing Holiday campaign offer. You can now own the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 at no cost, 36-months EMI of Rs. 2500/month* (incl. Rs. 20000 instant cashback).
Redmi Note 14 5G will launch in India alongside the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Redmi Note 14 Pro on December 9. The lineup was unveiled in China in September with up to IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The Indian variants of the smartphones are expected to be similar to their Chinese counterparts. Ahead of the India launch, the Amazon availability of the base Redmi Note 14 5G has been confirmed alongside key features and colour options.
Redmi Note 14 5G Amazon Availability in India
An Amazon India microsite for the Redmi Note 14 5G suggests that the phone will be eventually available for purchase in India via the e-commerce site. The listing reveals that the phone will have a similar design as the Chinese version and will be available in at least two colourways — black and white, both with marbled patterns. In China, the handset is offered in a third blue shade.
Redmi Note 14 5G India Variant Features
The Amazon listing, as well as the Xiaomi India microsite for the Redmi Note 14 5G reveals that the Indian variant of the phone will carry a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary rear camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. The Chinese variant has a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter in the camera department. The Indian version could get similar camera features.
In India, the Redmi Note 14 5G is teased to have a bright display and come with advanced privacy features alongside an AI assistant called AiMi. The Chinese model sports a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 2,100 nits of peak brightness level, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Similar to its Chinese counterpart, the Redmi Note 14 5G India variant could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC. It will likely come with an IP64-rated build for dust and resistance. The phone may pack a 5,110mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support and is expected to run on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.
An earlier leak claimed that the Redmi Note 14 5G could launch in India priced at Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants are said to be priced at Rs. 22,999 and Rs. 24,999, respectively.
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For Oppo, 2024 has been a dream run, with the brand registering the highest growth amongst the top five brands in Q3 2024. As per IDC, Oppo led with launches like A3x, K12x and Reno 12 series in the quarter. After securing the second spot in the top smartphone manufacturers list and beating the likes of Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola, Oppo has made a comeback to the premium segment. The all-new Find X8 series – Find X8 and Find X8 Pro – attempts to be the feather in the hat for Oppo. Gadgets 360 got to talk to Savio D’Souza, Head of Product Communications, Oppo India, to discuss the new launch and much more.
Smartphone premiumisation in India
We wanted to jump straight to the new Find X8 series, which is a return for Oppo in the premium smartphone segment in India. D’Souza explained how the premiumisation trend has entered the smartphone space with increasing ASP (average selling price).
“Indian consumers increasingly seek top-tier smartphones for communication, productivity, entertainment, and payments. A recent IDC report highlights that the premium segment registered the highest growth of 86% in the July-Sept 2024 quarter. The Find X8 Series addresses this demand with cutting-edge features like AI Summary, AI Reflection Remover, AI LinkBoost, a flagship quad-camera system, and a sleek, lightweight design. The timing couldn’t be better for the Find X series to return, as premium innovation is now the need of the hour,” he said.
With new launches in the premium segment, the market is becoming aggressive. How does Oppo’s new Find X8 series fit into the entire premium price range, where iPhones and Samsungs dominate the segment? “With the Find X8 series, we are redefining what smartphones can achieve. The smartphone combines the best from industry leaders—MediaTek, Google, Hasselblad, and Dolby Vision. The Dimensity 9400 chipset powers exceptional performance, while Google Gemini enhances AI personalisation. Hasselblad Imaging provides pro-level photography, and Dolby Vision delivers stunning display quality. Oppo’s proprietary HyperTone Image Engine further optimises photo quality,” D’Souza said.
“With Oppo’s engineering prowess, we have packed all these powerful aspects into a lightweight and sleek device. Together, these technologies create a smartphone that seamlessly blends innovation, performance, and user-centric features, making the Find X8 Series a standout flagship,” he added.
AI to enhance user experience?
When asked about Oppo’s AI ambitions, D’Souza said that the company has a strategy set for consumer needs. “This year, we have integrated generative AI across our lineup—features typically reserved for flagship devices. By the end of 2024, we aim to deliver 50 million AI-powered smartphones globally,” he said.
Find X8 and Find X8 Pro come with the same camera hardware
On being asked about whether AI alone will be the enabler for consumers to make the switch. D’Souza said, “I believe it’s the coming together of hardware, software, and AI that delivers a superior smartphone experience. A good device needs a powerful processor to function efficiently, and AI compliments and, at times, supplements their efforts to elevate the performance.”
Giving the Find X8 series example, D’Souza further explained, “The Find X8 Series is engineered by Oppo for high performance, and it integrates exceptional AI-based functionalities across its camera, productivity, and connectivity systems, all optimised by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset.” But he stressed that Oppo has ensured that they are offering the best camera experience, too.
“The Find X8 Series features a path-breaking quad-camera system with dual telephoto cameras and the AI Telescope Zoom further adds to the camera capabilities. It uses powerful AI algorithms with generative AI models to help users zoom into subjects while preserving clarity and accuracy, even at extreme zoom levels such as up to 120x,” he added.
After-sales support
The after-sales is the backbone of the smartphone business in India. When asked about the updates on service centres from Oppo and if there is any new offering to be announced for Find X8 series support, D’Souza said, “We are a customer-first brand and believe that a strong after-sales support network is central to delivering a premium user experience. We have revamped our after-sales service model with new-generation service centres. Additionally, the digitally led Oppo Self-Help Assistant, aligned with the Indian Government’s ‘Right to Repair’ framework, enables customers to resolve their smartphone issues without visiting a service centre. A strong validation of our efforts is reflected in the recent Counterpoint Research survey, where Oppo India earned the Number 1 position in customer satisfaction for after-sales.”
For the Find X8 series, Oppo announced a host of benefits, like an additional warranty of 365 days on pre-booking till December 2, 2024. The company also introduced ‘Refresh Service’, where customers can replace screen guards and protective cases twice within the warranty tenure and even get them delivered to their homes.
Oppo is also among a handful of brands that offer an International Warranty Service, which means customers can also get maintenance, repairs, and software upgrades in countries where the device is officially available.
2025 – What’s in store?
When asked about Oppo’s 2025 plans, and we are in the last month, D’Souza promised some exciting products in the lineup without sharing many details.
“2024 has been a landmark year for Oppo in terms of AI-driven product innovation with the Reno 12 Series, F Series, and now the Find X8 Series. We will continue to introduce new products and technologies to enable ‘AI for All’. There is a strong focus on bringing Gen AI features across photography, productivity, and performance parameters, and over 5800 AI-related patents have already been filed by Oppo for image processing, computer vision, speech technology, natural language processing, machine learning, etc. There are exciting launches planned in 2025, and you will hear from us at the right time,” he added.
Oppo Find X8 and X8 Pro are now available in India via online and offline channels.
Realme Neo 7 will launch on December 11 and Realme is actively teasing the smartphone through its social media handles in China. The brand confirmed that it will run on MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Additionally, the handset has been spotted on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing shows key specifications of the phone including a 6.78-inch display, up to 16GB onboard memory, a maximum of 1TB onboard storage, and dual rear cameras.
Latest teasers posted by Realme on Weibo reveal that Realme Neo 7 will have a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset under the hood.
Realme Neo 7 Specifications (Expected)
Additionally, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX5060 has surfaced on the MIIT database suggesting its key specifications. This model number is said to belong to the Realme Neo 7. As per the listing, the upcoming phone will be launched in 6GB,8GB,12GB,16GB RAM options and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. It is shown with a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor.
The listing suggests that the Realme Neo 7 will have a 16-megapixel front camera. It is shown with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 1,264X2,780 pixel resolution. It could pack a distance sensor, gravity sensor, and light sensor. For authentication, it may include an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature.
Realme’s Neo 7 is shown to measure 162.55×76.39×8.56mm in size and weigh 213.4 grams. The listing suggests a 6,850mAh battery on the phone, however Realme has already confirmed that the phone will pack a 7,000mAh battery.
The new Realme Neo 7 will launch in China on December 11 at 4:00pm local time (2:30am IST). It is currently up for pre-booking in the country via Realme’s official website and e-commerce sites. The handset will carry a price tag of CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,100).
Oppo Find X8 series was launched in India on November 21 and its sale commences in the country today. The Chinese smartphone maker has now confirmed the availability and launch offers of its latest flagship handsets. The smartphone lineup comprises two models — Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, which have become the first smartphones with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 chipset to debut in India. Both models are equipped with up to four 50-megapixel Hasselblad-tuned cameras and run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.
Oppo Find X8 Series Price, Launch Offers
Oppo Find X8 price in India starts at Rs. 69,999 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 79,999. It is available in Space Black and Star Grey colour options.
Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X8 Pro is available in a single 16GB + 512GB storage configuration priced at Rs. 99,999. The handset is sold in Pearl White and Space Black colourways. Both models can be purchased via the Oppo e-store, Flipkart, and retail outlets in the country.
Customers can take advantage of a 10 percent instant cashback on SBI, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IDFC First Bank card transactions. This translates into a discount of Rs. 9,999 for the Find X8 Pro, Rs. 6,999 for the Find X8 12+256 GB model and Rs. 7,999 for the Find X8 16+512 GB variant.
Further, they can also avail of a 24-month no-cost EMI offer from finance partners such as Bajaj Finserv, TVS Credit, HDB Financial Services, and IDFC First Bank. There’s also an exchange bonus of Rs. 5,000 while existing Oppo customers who trade in their device for the Find X8 series will enjoy an additional Rs. 3,000 off as a loyalty bonus.
Oppo Find X8 Series Specifications
Oppo Find X8 features a 6.59-inch (1,256×2,760 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 4,500nits, and a 460ppi pixel density. Meanwhile, the Pro model has a 6.78-inch (1,264×2,780 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 450ppi, although the refresh rate and peak brightness remain the same as the standard model.
Both models are powered by MediaTek’s octa-core Dimensity 9400 chip built on TSMC’s 3nm process technology, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 inbuilt storage. They run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.
The Oppo Find X8 is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-700 sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field-of-view (FoV), and a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It has a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies which is also available on the Pro model.
On the other hand, the Oppo Find X8 Pro sports a 50-megapixel primary camera with a LYT-808 sensor. It has the same ultra-wide angle camera and telephoto sensor as the base model but adds a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope telephoto camera with up to 6x optical zoom.
The Find X8 packs a 5,630mAh silicon carbon battery with support for 80W (SuperVOOC) and 50W (AirVOOC) fast charging, while the Find X8 Pro has a larger 5,910mAh battery that supports the same charging speeds. They also offer 10W reverse wireless charging support.
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Moto G 5G (2025) could soon launch as a successor to the Moto G 5G (2024), which was unveiled in March this year alongside the Moto G Power 5G (2024). A new report has shared alleged design renders of the Moto G 5G (2025), which suggests some features of the handset. It has hinted at the expected dimension details of the purported smartphone. Notably, an earlier leak showed the expected design renders of the Moto G Power 5G (2025).
Moto G 5G (2025) Design, Features (Expected)
The Moto G 5G (2025) leaked design renders were shared in a 91Mobiles report. The design appears to be similar to that of the preceding Moto G 5G (2024), except for the shape of the camera module. The current Moto G 5G handset has a rectangular rear camera unit with two sensors and a pill-shaped LED flash. The leaked renders suggest that the 2025 version of the handset will likely get a square rear camera module, with three sensors and a circular LED flash unit.
Moto G 5G (2025) leaked design renders Photo Credit: 91Mobiles
The display of the Moto G 5G (2025) appears to be flat with slim bezels, a slightly thicker chin, and a centred hole-punch slot at the top. The volume rocker and power button appear on the right edge, while the 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port and a speaker grille are placed on the bottom edge.
As per the report, the Moto G 5G (2025) is expected to carry a 6.6-inch screen, similar to the existing Moto G 5G (2024). The purported smartphone is said to measure 167.2 x 76.4 x 8.17mm in size. The handset could measure 9.6mm in thickness including the camera bump. More details about the rumoured smartphone could surface online over the next few days.
Moto G 5G (2025) Specifications
The Moto G 5G (2025) comes with a 6.6-inch 120Hz HD+ LCD screen, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W TurboPower charging support. The phone carries a 50-megapixel main sensor alongside a 2-megapixel macro sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It ships with Android 14-based Hello UI.
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