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Vivo T4x 5G was previously spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, suggesting its imminent launch in the country. Now, a report has shared the expected launch timeline and hinted at some of its key features. The possible price range, colour options, and likely design elements have also been tipped. The Vivo T4x 5G is said to succeed the Vivo T3x 5G, which was launched in the country in April 2024 with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC.

Vivo T4x 5G India Launch Timeline, Price Range, Key Features (Expected)

The Vivo T4x 5G will likely launch in India in March 2025, according to a MySmartPrice report. An exact date has not yet been suggested. The report added that the purported handset is expected to be priced within Rs. 15,000, similar to the preceding model. 

According to the report, the Vivo T4x 5G could pack a 6,500mAh battery, which is said to be the largest in its segment. The existing Vivo T3x 5G carries a 6,000mAh battery. The report added that the phone will likely be offered in India in Pronto Purple and Marine Blue colourways.

The design of the Vivo T4x 5G is expected to include a Dynamic Light feature, which lights up differently to indicate different notifications. No other details about the handset have been suggested yet but we can expect to learn more over the next few days. 

Notably, the price of the Vivo T3x 5G was slashed earlier this year. It is available at Rs. 12,499, Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 15,499 for the 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB, respectively. The phone launched at Rs. 13,499, Rs. 14,999, and Rs. 16,499 for the 4GB, 6GB and 8GB variants, respectively. The handset is offered in Crimson Bliss, Celestial Green, and Sapphire Blue colour options.

Samsung just launched it’s Galaxy S25 series with all three models going on sale in India. The smartphones are priced from Rs. 80,999 and offer Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processors in all markets. This was a noticeable shift from the Galaxy S24 series, which went with Samsung’s own Exynos 2400 SoC last year for all models except for its flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, Samsung may reportedly switch back to its Exynos chips for its next-gen Galaxy S26 series.

A report by the Korean publication The Bell has pointed out that Samsung Electronics has witnessed success with its Exynos 2600 SoC yield. The Exynos 2600 SoC’s current success stems from its 30 percent yield, outperforming the Exynos 2500 SoC, which was never released. While achieving a 30 percent success rate is a big deal, we did see a similar report last year with the Exynos 2500 SoC, but as things panned out, Samsung clearly wasn’t in a position to roll them out with the Galaxy S25 series this year, opting for Qualcomm’s chipset instead.

The source points out that the chip division is now planning for mass production in the fourth quarter of this year. However, this is provided Samsung can achieve a 60 percent success rate (or yield) with for its 2nm chipset. A 60 percent yield is usually the requirement before a chipset can enter mass production.

The report also goes on to clarify that Samsung Electonics’ failure to deliver a better yield was the reason why Samsung opted for Qualcomm’s chipset in its latest Galaxy S25 series this year. Samsung had switched over to using its own Exynos 2400 SoC with its Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus models last year.

As per the latest reports, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is set to debut around the same time its Galaxy S25 series was announced this year. Among the many upgrades, Samsung is said to finally switch to newer silicon carbon batteries, better cameras and even an under-display camera for its Galaxy S26 Ultra model.

Oppo executives have teased the upcoming Find N5 ahead of its launch later this month. Earlier teasers highlighted the device’s ultra-thin profile, positioning it as the thinnest book-style foldable on the market. Now, a senior company official has showcased the handset’s minimal screen creasing. Meanwhile, the company has opened pre-reservations for the Oppo Find N5 and the Watch X2. The anticipated foldable is claimed to offer an IPX9 rating for water resistance and will arrive in a white colourway.

Oppo Find N5 Teased With Minimal Crease

Oppo Chief Product Officer Pete Lau shared images of the upcoming Oppo Find N5 in an unfolded via an X post. It is seen being compared against an unnamed handset, which is also a book-style foldable, and could be the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. In comparison, the Find N5 appears with minimal display creasing.

The images also reveal the position of the selfie camera on the Oppo Find N5. A hole-punch slot to hold the front camera sensor is seen on the upper right corner of the inner display. The speaker grilles, a mic slot and a USB Type-C port are visible on the bottom edge as well. 

Oppo Find N5 Launch, Features

Oppo has confirmed that the Find N5 will launch in China in the third week of February. Pre-reservations for the handset are already open in the country. It will arrive in a white colourway and is said to meet the IPX9 rating for water resistance. The phone is confirmed to support 50W wireless charging.

The upcoming Oppo Find N5 is tipped to have a 4.2mm thin profile when unfolded. When folded, it is likely to measure around 9.2mm in thickness. The handset is expected to sport a 6.85-inch LTPO display with a 2K resolution as well as a Hasselblad-backed triple rear camera unit. The phone may come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. It is also likely to offer satellite connectivity support.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series debuted at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on January 22 and is scheduled to go on sale in India starting February 7. In addition to its availability on e-commerce platforms, the smartphones are also being offered by BigBasket, a hyperlocal delivery platform. The quick commerce app has commenced showing teasers of at least two of Samsung’s flagship models, the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra, enabling buyers to get the handsets delivered to their home in 10 minutes upon the commencement of the sale. Additionally, they will also be able to avail of bank offers provided by BigBasket.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series on BigBasket

Even though the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is yet to be officially announced by BigBasket, teasers have started appearing on the app. The base Galaxy S25 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage is listed at Rs. 80,990, which is the official MRP of the device. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 Ultra with 12GB+512GB configuration is priced at Rs. 1,29,999 on the quick commerce app.

BigBasket is offering instant bank discounts of Rs. 8,000 on the Ultra model and Rs. 10,000 on the standard Galaxy S25. Additionally, buyers can avail of a no-cost EMI offer for a period of nine months on the Tata Digital-owned platform. These offers are valid on transactions carried out with HDFC Bank credit cards. The deliveries will commence February 7 onwards.

This is not the first time that BigBasket has introduced 10-minute deliveries of flagship smartphones. In September, it partnered with Croma Electronics (also owned by the Tata Group) to deliver the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to customers in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Price in India

The 12GB RAM+256GB storage variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 is priced at Rs. 80,999, while the 12GB RAM+512GB storage variant costs Rs. 92,999. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25+’s 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 99,999, while the 512GB variant is priced at Rs. 1,11,999.

Samsung’s top-of-the-line flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, is priced at Rs. 1,29,999 and Rs. 1,41,999 for the 256GB and 512GB variants, respectively. The 1TB variant of the handset costs Rs. 1,65,999.

Apple dominated the list of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the most smartphones shipped in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based technology giant had as many as seven iPhone models in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2024 list, with its new flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max also becoming a runaway success, even though it only debuted in September 2024. Meanwhile, Samsung just about managed to earn its place in the top five rankings courtesy of the Galaxy A15.

Notably, Apple had also secured the top spot in Q4 2024 with a 23 percent market share, driven by its latest iPhone 16 series.

Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024

A report by market analysis firm Canalys reveals that the global smartphone market grew by 7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching 1.22 billion units. This is said to be the first recovery after two consecutive years of decline in smartphone shipments. Apple retained its crown as the company with the most smartphone shipments in the year from 2023, even though iPhone shipments declined by 1 percent to 225.9 million units.

Samsung’s smartphone shipments also saw a 1 percent decline to 222.9 million units in 2024 and it finished just beneath Apple. Xiaomi continued its strong growth, finishing third on the list, registering a 15 percent growth to 168.6 million units. Transsion Holdings, which owns brands like Tecno, Infinix, and Itel, ranked fourth, while Oppo (including OnePlus) rounded off the top five.

While iPhone 15 topped the charts of the best-selling smartphones of 2024, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max ranked second and third, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A15 was the only other phone in the top five rankings, earning the fourth place, and the iPhone 16 Pro completed the top five list. Interestingly, no other brand apart from Apple and Samsung had a device in the top 10 best-selling list. It was dominated by Apple with seven iPhone models, followed by Samsung’s three offerings, although only one was a flagship device; Galaxy S24 Ultra. The entire list of the top 10 best-selling smartphones is as follows:

1. iPhone 15
2. iPhone 16 Pro Max
3. iPhone 15 Pro Max
4. Samsung Galaxy A15
5. iPhone 16 Pro
6. iPhone 15 Pro
7. iPhone 16
8. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
9. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
10. iPhone 13

As per the market research firm, 2025 brings complexities both globally and regionally. Growth is said to have slowed down as several markets reach a point of saturation. Thus, vendors may have to find the correct balance between short-term performance, inventory management and long-term investments to succeed.

Poco F7 has been the subject of numerous rumours in recent weeks, alongside the speculated Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra variants. Earlier reports suggested that the higher-end Pro and Ultra models are unlikely to launch in India. However, a “special edition” variant is expected to debut alongside the standard model in the country. Now, the global version of the Poco F7 has reportedly been listed on a certification site, hinting at its imminent availability in Europe.

Poco F7 Global Variant EEC Listing 

The Poco F7 with the model number 25053PC47G was spotted on the European Economic Community (EEC) database, according to a report by The Tech Outlook. It appears with the notification number KZ0000009843 and the listing suggests the certification will be valid till December 31, 2034, the report added.

The ‘G’ in the model number indicates that this is the global variant of the purported Poco F7. The EEC listing also suggests that the phone will be available in European markets. However, it does not reveal any other specifications or features of the handset. 

Earlier reports have claimed that the vanilla Poco F7 could launch with similar features as the Redmi Turbo 4, which was unveiled in China in January. The handset could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC and ship with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. It is expected to sport a 6.67-inch 1.5K OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and Dolby Vision support.

For optics, the Poco F7 could be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 20-megapixel selfie camera. For security, the handset could carry an in-display fingerprint sensor. It may be backed by a 6,550mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. 

Notably, the Poco F7 Ultra has been tipped to be “exclusive to global sectors.” The Pro variant is expected to launch in select global markets alongside the base Poco F7. 

Google Pixel 9a has been spotted on another certification website, in a sign that its debut could be right around the corner. The company is said to be planning the launch of a midrange smartphone equipped with its Tensor G4 chip. We can also expect the Pixel 9a to run on Android 15 out-of-the-box — it might debut before the arrival of Android 16, which is scheduled to release by the end of Q2 2025. The successor to the Pixel 8a is also expected to pack a 5,100mAh battery.

Google Pixel 9a Model Number, Android Version (Expected)

The upcoming Google Pixel 9a was spotted on the EMVCo certification website (via 91Mobiles) and the listing reveals that the handset bears the model number GTF7P. The name of the handset is not mentioned in the document, which was published on the consortium’s website on January 31.

Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a will run on Android 15 out-of-the-box, according to the listing. Previous reports suggest that the company will launch the smartphone in March, which could make this the first year that the handset is being launched before the search giant’s Google I/O event in May.

Google Pixel 9a Specifications (Expected)

The specifications of the Pixel 9a were leaked in December 2024, and the upcoming midrange smartphone is expected to sport a 6.3-inch Actua display, with 2,700nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone is likely to run on a Tensor G4 chip from Google, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. It is also said to have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Google will also reportedly equip the upcoming Pixel 9a with a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, while the phone could feature a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, like its predecessor. The handset is expected to feature a 5,100mAh battery, with 23W (wired) and 7.5W (wireless) charging. It is also likely to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.