It might solely be the third week of 2026, however one in every of the most anticipated telephones of the yr arrived at our doorstep – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica. The telephone comes in an unique dual-tone end, impressed by Leica cameras, full with the signature Red Dot emblem. The retail package deal is sort of good, that includes a 100W charger, braided USB-A to USB-C cable, a case, a metallic Leica lens cap, a purple wrist strap and a sprucing fabric.
Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship additionally encompasses a knurled metallic body and a Control Ring – a mechanically-rotating ring round the digital camera island, which zooms between focal lengths (and cameras).
A really particular version made in tandem between Leica and Xiaomi.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra appeared in new Geekbench listings forward of their February 25 launch. Both telephones are listed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, however the items from the exams provide completely different clock speeds in comparison with the customary variant of the CPU.
Galaxy S26 Ultra seems to make use of a barely underclocked model of the chip, that includes two cores at 4.19GHz and 6 cores at 3.63GHz, whereas the common S26 was noticed with an overclocked model, with two cores boosted to 4.74GHz, with the remaining six cores operating at 3.63GHz.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra additionally leaked in a neat-looking aramid fiber case, which confirmed its redesigned digital camera island and extra rounded corners.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed with an underclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
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The redesigned digital camera island, the extra rounded corners – confirmed once more.
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We additionally noticed Xiaomi 17 Air, which was presupposed to be the Chinese model’s reply to the iPhone Air. It reportedly received canceled and was presupposed to measure simply 5.5mm skinny whereas nonetheless providing twin cameras with a 200MP fundamental, Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 6.59-inch display.
A brand new video on Chinese social media showcases the slim chassis of the system that by no means received to see the daylight.
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While we look forward to the Galaxy S26 series to launch, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly get an up to date 200MP fundamental cam that includes the ISOCELL S5KHP6 sensor. It’s anticipated to be the similar dimension as the ISOCELL HP2 in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, however with newer tech that permits for improved output.
The telephone is alleged to get upgraded huge and ultrawide cameras at the again.
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According to rumors, vivo’s first V70 series telephones – the V70 and V70 Elite are set to launch in India in mid-February. The V70 FE will reportedly be a part of them at a later date. The RedMagic 11 Air is confirmed to launch on January 20 (Tuesday).
The vivo V70 might be a rebranded S50.
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It is alleged to be geared up with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and an in-built energetic cooling fan.
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We additionally received some particulars for the shows on the iPhone 18 series. We’re anticipating a complete of 4 telephones as soon as once more, with all fashions retaining the similar show sizes, however the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are as soon as once more tipped to characteristic under-display cutouts for the Face ID system.
The Nothing Phone (4a) series is confirmed to make the change to UFS 3.1 storage and can most definitely include increased beginning costs.
Xiaomi is anticipated to develop its 17 series with a 17 Max that includes an 8,000 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wi-fi charging and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
The iPhone 18 Pro fashions are as soon as once more rumored to characteristic under-display Face ID expertise.
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There’s additionally the choice of different specs being downgraded in comparison with the (3a) fashions.
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It shall be positioned above the Xiaomi 17.
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