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News18
5 days ago
- News18
OnePlus 13s India Launch Next Week: Price, Specs And Everything We Know
Last Updated: OnePlus 13s India launch is confirmed for June 5 which is around a week away from now so here's a look at the expected features and price of the new phone. OnePlus 13s India launch is confirmed for early June and we're inching closer to the big day for the company with every passing minute. The OnePlus 13s is going to be an intriguing addition to the brand's lineup, especially when you already have the premium OnePlus 13 and the 13R models available in the market. The OnePlus 13s is pegged to be a compact flagship phone that looks to deliver on all fronts without any compromises. However, the biggest part of any premium device is the price tag attached to it and that's what most people are waiting to see from the company. Here's a detailed round-up of the OnePlus 13s launch features, price and more. The OnePlus 13s India launch is on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM IST. The company will have a special livestream available for the event that you can watch via the OnePlus YouTube page. OnePlus 13s Launch: Price And Specifications Expected The OnePlus 13s is likely to feature a 6.32-inch display which makes it the ideal compact device with powerful credentials. The OnePlus 13s is going to launch in black, pink and even green as the colour options in India. The brand has confirmed this will be a compact flagship phone with the latest Snapdragon 8 series chipset The company has not told us more about the OnePlus 13s specifications but the flat design and the square-ish camera module hints at a dual sensor system like the 13T which should have a telephoto lens. Now let's talk about the expected price of the OnePlus 13s in India. A recent leak revealed that the OnePlus 13s launch price in India could start at Rs 50,000 and $649 for people in the US. Going by the set of features and hardware, we will be surprised if the OnePlus 13s does launch at this price, and we expect the phone to start closer to Rs 52,000 in the country next month. First Published: May 27, 2025, 10:03 IST
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Forbes
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Controversy, Honor 400 Pro Launch, Pixel 10 Pricing
Taking a look back at this week's news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy S26 controversy, Snapdragon 8 arrives early, Pixel 10 Pro pricing, Android's desktop experience, Android XE expectations, Honor 400 Pro launch, and satellite connectivity in 2025. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra There is a constant tension in the run-up to a new Samsung smartphone as the community wonders if it will ship with their favoured Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, or with Samsung's homegrown Exynos chipset. While the two chipsets remain in balance (with a trend to more performance to Snapdragon and more battery life to Exynos) there is still a perception in the community that Snapdragn is the better choice. Which means news that a split strategy may return for the Galaxy S26 will raise eyebrows: "It's too soon to tell whether the Galaxy S26 series will feature both Snapdragon and Exynos chips. One encouraging sign from February 2025 is that Samsung reportedly achieved a 30% yield rate in test production of the Exynos 2600 processor... It tentatively sounds like development is proceeding more smoothly with the new chip. So you can't count on a Snapdragon-only Galaxy S26 series just yet." (Android Authority). Staying with Qualcomm, the next generation of the Snapdragon 8 series—which will likely power all of the major Android-powered flagship smartphones in 2026, looks to be getting an early release. Which in turn allows the next generation of flagships to arrive ahead of the holidays: "At its Computex 2025 keynote, Qualcomm said the next Snapdragon Summit will take place between September 23 and September 25 in Hawaii… Smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are expected to arrive in October 2025. They include the Xiaomi 16, OnePlus 15, Realme GT8 Pro and many others." (NotebookCheck). Google looks set to maintain the pricing across the board with the upcoming Pixel 10 family of devices. The Pixel 10 is expected to price-match the Pixel 9, as is the Pixel 10 Pro and 9 Pro. There is one exception, though, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL seeing a $100 rise on the entry-level model: "Given that the Pixel 9 Pro XL model with 256 GB of storage was priced at $1,199, last year's $1,099 model with 128 GB of storage could leave the Pixel 10 family. That would maintain the price of the 10 Pro XL 256 GB, and everything stays steady across the board. Alternatively, the larger display and potentially larger battery may push the bill of materials to the point where the team has no option but to push the price up." (Forbes). Unsurprisingly, Google's I/O developer conference leaned heavily into the future of AI (Casey Newton has a good summary of the magic and the madness coming up). Still, there was evolution in other areas that could have a notable impact on the ecosystem. One of those is Desktop Mode for Android. It's something Samsung users have with the DeX software. Google has now said that Android 16 will build on this: 'We've been collaborating with Samsung, building on the foundation of Samsung DeX, to bring enhanced desktop windowing capabilities in Android 16 for more powerful productivity workflows… Leaked builds of Android 16 previously revealed much of Google's progress on desktop mode, while an early look at Samsung's One UI 8 update showed that it seems Samsung's DeX is being redesigned to utilize the improvements that Google and Samsung have been collaborating on." (9to5Google). One area of I/O which pushes boundaries is Android XR. This is Google's take on packing the Gemini AI assistant into a pair of glasses. Google is joined by Samsung and Qualcomm in this endeavour. Naturally, the promotional videos show the hardware in the best light possible—much as Apple did with Vision Pro—so we await consumer hardware later this year: "Equipped with a camera, microphones and speakers, these glasses work in tandem with your phone, giving you access to your apps without ever having to reach in your pocket. And an optional in-lens display privately provides helpful information right when you need it. Pairing these glasses with Gemini means they see and hear what you do, so they understand your context, remember what's important to you and can help you throughout your day." (Google Blog). Honor has released two mid-range smartphones this week; the Pro model offers near flagship power levels, while the vanilla 400 should comfortably meet the expectations at the lower and more competitive price point. We'll have a closer look at the Honor 400 over the weekend, but for now, this is what you can expect from the 400 Pro: "The Honor 400 Pro is equipped with a 200MP main camera (1/1.4' sensor, f/1.9 lens with OIS), a 50MP telephoto (1/2' Sony IMX856, f/2.0 with OIS) and a 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2 112° lens) with macro capabilities. The front camera is a 50MP unit. This model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, just like the 300 Pro. It is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB storage." (GSM Arena). Connecting to the internet over satellite is vital for digital nomads, heading out where even cellular signals cannot reach. Chris Dunphy takes a closer look at the current state of play in Satellite Connectivity. There are many options, all with their benefits, but one option remains suitable for all: "For those looking for mobile satellite broadband options, Starlink is currently the clear choice for most of the consumer market. Hopefully, Amazon will soon have a worthy offering in Kuiper that dials up the competitive heat. (Mobile Internet Resource Center). Android Circuit rounds up the news from the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Don't forget to follow me so you don't miss any coverage in the future, and of course, read the sister column in Apple Loop! Last week's Android Circuit can be found here, and if you have any news and links you'd like to see featured in Android Circuit, get in touch!
Engadget
22-05-2025
- Engadget
Honor's midrange 400 series pairs a 200-megapixel camera with the usual AI tools
It's been a while since a company has thrown out a truly silly number of megapixels for a new phone. After all, the double-digit pixels found on most flagship handsets are just used to pixel bin the size down without harming the quality. Rejoice, then, when I tell you Honor's new midrange 400 series is shipping with a 200 megapixel sensor working hand-in glove with an AI to make use of all that data. 200 megapixels, in this economy? Apparently so. The 400 series is the latest in Honor's not-at-all-confusingly-named 'N' series of midrange handsets which bear numbers. Naturally, while there's also a low end version of the 400 to buy, the company's focus here (as always) was on the 400 Pro 5G and the regular 400 5G. Both models get that 200 megapixel primary camera tied to a Samsung-made 1/1.4-inch sensor with both optical and electronic image stabilization. Both are also equipped with a 12-megapixel macro/wide camera, plus a 50-megapixel Pro, however, also gets an additional 50-megapixel telephoto that the company claims will produce some impressive digital zoom. Of course, these handsets are less about the raw numbers and more about what they can do when the images are run through the AI. Honor says the phones will capture and enhance portraits, erase passers-by, create videos from still images and can even remove reflective glare when taking pictures through panes of glass. Plus, on-device generative expand will expand the edge of an image if you feel the original was too closely cropped when you shot it. And Honor says the phone will use AI to create film simulation models to annoy all your Fuji-owning frenemies. Honor hasn't yet been clear about how much of these AI innovations will be part of the phone and how much will require an extra subscription. As for the rest of the phone, the 400 Pro's spec list is no slouch: It's got a Snapdragon 8, Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM and a 5,300mAh silicon carbon battery. Up front, you'll be staring into a 6.7-inch 2,800 x 1,280, 120Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. If you opt for the regular 400, then you'll get a Snapdragon 7, Gen 3, 8GB RAM and a 6.55-inch, 120Hz AMOLED with a similarly beefy peak brightness. Both handsets will get Honor's often-ballyhooed AI thread optimization for better sustained performance under load, such as if you're gaming on the go. And the company has tweaked the graphics engine to better handle people's massive photo libraries without stuttering. The Honor 400 series is available to buy in Europe and the UK from today, with the Pro 5G setting you back €800 / £700. The regular 400 5G can be snapped up for €500 / £400 if you want 256GB storage and €550 / £450 if you want 512GB instead. Naturally, if you're looking for a cheaper alternative, the 'Lite' version can be picked up for €300, but the company didn't share any specs for that particular handset. As usual, there's no word on if this handset will come to the US unless you import it yourself. What Honor has been eager to point out, is the company has committed to providing six years of Android support for these handsets. That means buyers should expect to get at least that many OS and security updates, and Android 16 will be coming to the handsets by the end of the year.
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
This top Android brand will still use Snapdragon 8 series chips alongside its in-house option
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year partnership to lead innovation in the premium smartphone space. Despite developing an in-house chip, the Chinese smartphone giant will continue offering flagships featuring Snapdragon 8 series chips. It will be among the first OEMs to launch a flagship with the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series chip later this year. Xiaomi is typically among the first smartphone makers to launch a flagship with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chip each year. Although the company is on track to launch an in-house smartphone chipset this month, its future flagships will continue to feature Snapdragon 8 series chips. Qualcomm and Xiaomi have a long-standing partnership, and the companies are celebrating 15 years of ongoing collaboration this year. To celebrate this milestone, the brands have inked a multi-year agreement 'to lead innovation with premium smartphones.' As part of this agreement, Xiaomi will continue to offer flagship phones featuring Snapdragon 8 series chips. Like in previous years, it will be one of the first smartphone OEMs to adopt the next-generation Snapdragon 8 series chip shortly after Qualcomm unveils it at this year's Snapdragon Summit in September. Since Qualcomm is hosting the Snapdragon Summit much earlier this year, we expect Xiaomi to unveil its next-gen flagship phone a month earlier than usual. So far, we haven't seen any information about the device, but we expect details to surface in the coming months. Xiaomi says its partnership with Qualcomm will extend beyond smartphones. The companies will collaborate to drive advancements in the automotive, AR/VR, wearable, and tablet spaces, and we can expect to see the fruits of this partnership over the next several years. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
News18
20-05-2025
- Business
- News18
OnePlus 13s India Launch Date Confirmed: Price, Specs And Features To Expect
Last Updated: The OnePlus 13s India launch details are officially out and now we finally know when the compact flagship phone will be unveiled in the country. The OnePlus 13s launch teasers have been coming in swift in the last few days and we finally have the official date for the new OnePlus 13 series phone in the Indian market. OnePlus 13s will become the third device in the OnePlus 13 series which already has the 13R in the lineup. The brand has confirmed this will be a compact flagship phone with the latest Snapdragon 8 series chipset and some more interesting features on board. The OnePlus 13s India launch has been officially confirmed for June 5, 2025 which is just a few weeks away from now. The 13s launch event will happen at 12PM IST on the said date. OnePlus 13s India Price And Features Expected The OnePlus 13s is likely to feature a 6.32-inch display which makes it the ideal compact device with powerful credentials. The OnePlus 13s is going to launch in black, pink and even green as the colour options in India. The flat design and the square-ish camera module shown in the teasers hint at a dual sensor system like the 13T which should have a telephoto lens. It will be intriguing to see if the OnePlus 13s gets any sort of IP rating and packs a 6,000mAh+ sized battery with support for fast charging. It will surely launch with the Android 15-based OxygenOS version and probably some AI features baked into the device like the other OnePlus 13 series models. We also know that the popular alert slider button is going away with the OnePlus 13s as the company moves to a Plus Key which functions like Apple's Action button on iPhones. The leaks suggest the OnePlus 13s launch price in India could be around Rs 50,000, while the same model could cost $649 in the US and AED 2,100 for people buying in Dubai. Now we wait for the OnePlus 13s details to be officially revealed along with its expected price in the market which will show us how the new device will compete with other brands. First Published: May 19, 2025, 15:19 IST
