From the iPhone Fold to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: All the Phones We Expect in 2026

2025 was an thrilling 12 months for smartphones. From Samsung reinventing its Galaxy Z Fold to Apple launching the all-new, slim and light-weight iPhone Air, this 12 months noticed all of it. The finest telephones of 2025 have set a robust precedent for 2026 cellphone launches. Also I’m glad we did not have one other 12 months of incremental upgrades with barely-working AI options, like we did in 2024. And this has me stoked for the subsequent 12 months.  

There needs to be room for a couple of surprises alongside common upgrades comparable to extra highly effective chips, higher cameras and improved AI capabilities in 2026. The folding cellphone market is predicted to appeal to extra entrants we might lastly see Apple launch a folding iPhone and possibly Samsung releasing its new Galaxy Z TriFold in the US.

There are a bunch of thrilling smartphones to look ahead to in 2026.

Apple

A break up iPhone 18 launch technique

Apple launched a slew of upgrades with the iPhone 17 line — an 18-megapixel selfie shooter, upgraded rear digicam optics, thermal cooling on the Pro variants, amongst different updates. It additionally added the skinny iPhone Air to the lineup. For subsequent 12 months, the Cupertino firm might take issues to the subsequent degree by shaking up its product launch timeline.

For years, Apple has continued to announce the base iPhone mannequin alongside its Pro siblings, whereas additionally experimenting with Mini, Plus and Air variants. This might change in 2026. According to a report from The Information and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino-based firm could push the launch of the vanilla iPhone 18 to early 2027 in a bid to make area for the iPhone Fold’s launch. 

Apple might nonetheless announce 4 iPhone fashions in September 2026, however the lineup and timing would look barely totally different. In September 2026, we might see the launch of the next-gen. iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in new colours and the all-new iPhone Fold. But the customary iPhone 18 is tipped to be launched alongside the iPhone 18E in March 2027.

The new Apple iPhone launch cycle is likely to be:

• February/March 2026: iPhone 17E
• September 2026: iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone Fold
• March 2027: iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E
• September 2027: iPhone Air 3, iPhone 19 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 20 (named to honor the twentieth anniversary of the authentic iPhone’s 2007 debut)

Since the customary iPhone 18 mannequin is rumored to be launched in 2027, let’s give attention to the iPhone variants which are extra probably to be launched subsequent 12 months. 

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro fashions are anticipated to have the similar design language as the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max however be accessible in new colours. Apple is claimed to be contemplating three colour choices to substitute 2025’s cosmic orange: espresso, purple and burgundy.

I’d love to have a burgundy or espresso brown iPhone 18 Pro. I’m extra intrigued by the latter, thanks to CNET artistic director Viva Tung’s mock-up of a espresso iPhone Pro, which you’ll be able to see above. 

Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated to have the similar 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch shows, respectively, as the present fashions. However, Apple is rumored to go for an under-display Face ID True Depth digicam to make the Dynamic Island smaller.

There have additionally been rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro lineup together with an under-display Face ID, alongside a punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter, which is widespread on Android telephones. According to the similar The Information report cited above, the iPhone 18 Pro duo can have a small gap on the top-left nook to home the front-facing digicam. So, we should not anticipate a full-screen show with an under-display digicam.

I’ve used telephones with under-display cameras (CrimsonMagic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5), and whereas I like having a full-screen expertise, I look smudgy on video calls and selfies with these cameras. No cellphone producer has discovered a means to retain photograph high quality whereas delivering a full-screen expertise with an under-display digicam.

If Apple can do this, I’d be pleasantly stunned. But it appears unlikely as current-gen iPhones launched with a brand new industry-leading 18-megapixel Center Stage digicam on the entrance. I do not assume Apple would mess with that. I anticipate the similar photograph and video high quality on the subsequent iPhone.

Moving to the rear optics, Apple is reportedly introducing a variable aperture lens on the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. It is likely to be irrelevant to most individuals, however for many who use their iPhones for pictures, a variable aperture would supply extra management over their photographs. It would permit you to manually alter the quantity of sunshine reaching the sensor and the depth of subject on a topic.

This is not groundbreaking new know-how. Samsung launched it with the Galaxy S9 in 2018 but it surely remained ineffective due to the small sensor dimension and the proven fact that the aperture might solely change between two f-stops: f/1.5 and f/2.4.

Xiaomi and Huawei did a greater job with their flagships in 2023. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro supplied 10 totally different aperture ranges (f/1.4 to f/4.0), whereas the Xiaomi 13 Ultra included a dual-aperture design (f/1.9 and f/4.0), paired with a bigger 1-inch-type picture sensor.

Based on these examples, Apple will probably want to add a bigger picture sensor and extra flexibility with aperture management to make it really helpful. It might be a godsend to enhance the iPhone’s portrait mode, which trails behind the likes of present Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi telephones.

The iPhone 18 Pro can also be rumored to get a brand new three-layer stacked picture sensor developed by Samsung. For years, Sony has provided the picture sensors for the iPhone. Samsung’s sensor might scale back noise in photos, enhance the dynamic vary and make the iPhone’s digicam extra responsive.

The iPhone 18 Pro sequence is predicted to be powered by the A20 Pro chipset, which might be constructed on TSMC’s 2nm course of. It might have architectural modifications, comparable to having RAM built-in instantly onto the similar wafer as the CPU, GPU and neural engine, as an alternative of it being adjoining to the chip and linked by way of an interposer. It might permit for 30% higher effectivity and 15% quicker efficiency than the A19 chips. The subsequent iPhones might also use Apple’s next-generation C2 modem chip for enhanced wi-fi connectivity.

The iPhone Fold

There are conflicting rumors about the launch timeline of Apple’s foldable iPhone. Some say it’s going to be launched alongside the iPhone 18 Pro sequence subsequent 12 months, whereas a report from The Elec claims that the launch might be delayed to 2027. It’s value noting that rumors of Apple’s book-style foldable iPhone date again to 2019. 

Apple’s first folding cellphone is probably going to be a book-style foldable, like the Galaxy Z Fold, slightly than a clamshell flip cellphone. It’ll have a smaller outer show and a wider folding show — like the first-gen Google Pixel Fold, per Kuo. I used the Oppo Find N in 2022, which had an identical passport-size type issue. While Oppo’s foldable is healthier for watching movies, it did not supply the finest expertise for shopping the net.

If Apple can discover the center floor between the Pixel Fold (first gen) and Galaxy Z Fold 7 type components, the iPhone Fold might be an attractive selection. It’s rumored to embody a 5.5-inch cowl display and a 7.8-inch show when unfolded.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the first folding iPhone is predicted to measure 4.5mm thick when unfolded. For context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 4.2mm, whereas the Huawei Mate XT (the tri-fold) is 3.6mm thick when absolutely opened.

In his new weblog, Kuo gave extra readability on the anticipated launch date and cargo delays. He says that the growth of the foldable iPhone “is behind earlier expectations.” The new Apple iPhone continues to be on observe to be launched in 2026 however “easy shipments could not happen till 2027.”

A report from The Elec (by way of DigiTimes) says that Apple will use ultra-thin glass for its first foldable iPhone. It might have a hole-punch selfie shooter on the cowl display and an under-display digicam behind the inside display. It’ll probably lack Face ID and depend on Touch ID for biometric authentication.

Kuo additionally reported that the first Apple foldable will reduce the crease through the use of a mix of titanium, stainless-steel and liquid steel for the hinge. It’s additionally tipped to use titanium for its body and aluminum in different areas. The foldable iPhone is rumored to home a 48-megapixel main digicam alongside a 48MP ultrawide-angle sensor. Apple won’t give it a telephoto digicam.

The Apple iPhone Fold is touted to value between $1,800 and $2,500. While earlier rumors steered the latter worth, latest rumors have mentioned that the folding iPhone will value the similar as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

iPhone 17E

Earlier this 12 months, Apple launched an all-new price range iPhone 16E that changed the entry-level iPhone SE mannequin, but it surely lacks options like a dual-rear digicam setup, MagSafe and extra.

Apple would possibly change to an annual replace technique for its entry-level ‌iPhone‌, in accordance to Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. We can anticipate the iPhone 17E to launch in the first half of subsequent 12 months, probably in February or March.

The iPhone 17E might use the similar OLED panel as the iPhone 16E, as reported by The Elec. However, it is rumored to get a pace bump with the inclusion of iPhone 17’s A19 processor.

Moreover, there are rumors that the Apple iPhone 17E can have a Dynamic Island as an alternative of a notch. In phrases of efficiency and appears, this might put the upcoming inexpensive iPhone on par with the base 2025 iPhone mannequin.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 sequence

Like Apple, Samsung might additionally shuffle its lineup subsequent 12 months. There had been rumors, since debunked, that the Korean firm would come with a “Galaxy S26 Pro” in its early-2026 flagship lineup. However, we now know that the S26 Pro is nothing however the base mannequin Galaxy S26. 

A report by Android Headlines says that Samsung is predicted to retain its signature design language on the Galaxy S26 sequence, with the rear cameras positioned in a vertical array and a hole-punch show to home the selfie shooter.

The base Galaxy S26’s ultrawide digicam might be upgraded from 12 megapixels to 50 megapixels, as per the similar report. It may need a barely greater 6.3-inch display, a 4,300-mAh battery (up from the S25’s 4,000-mAh one), 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

Samsung might retire its “Plus” moniker to make means for a brand new slim cellphone, the Galaxy S26 Edge. It’s anticipated to have an excellent slim profile of round 5.5mm. This would make it 0.3mm thinner than the S25 Edge and 0.1mm skinnier than the iPhone Air. It will pack a bigger 4,200-mAh battery and the similar 6.7-inch display, in accordance to an X put up by person Universe Ice.

There have been conflicting rumors about Samsung persevering with with the Edge in future lineups. I liked utilizing the Galaxy S25 Edge. It has fewer {hardware} limitations than Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone Air, which solely has a mono speaker and a single rear digicam. However, like the Air, the S25 Edge reportedly acquired an underwhelming response from shoppers and, in contrast to the Air, future variations are rumored to be cancelled.

Recent renders trace at a barely totally different design for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It might have curvier corners in contrast to its predecessor and a raised vertical digicam bump on the again. It can also be speculated to be 0.3 mm slimmer, at 7.9 mm thick (in contrast to the 8.2mm thick Galaxy S25 Ultra) and supply new M14 OLED show panels (allegedly the similar ones used in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 sequence), which might make its display brighter and extra energy environment friendly.

A report by ETNews says that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is predicted to have the similar digicam setup as the Galaxy S25 Ultra: a 200-megapixel most important digicam, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto lens.

I hope that is false as a result of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is in determined want of a 3x telephoto digicam improve to match its opponents. The S26 Ultra might arrive with a bigger 1/1.1-inch 200MP Sony sensor for the most important digicam, as per the similar report. This would supply an f/1.4 aperture, which might let 47% extra mild in to provide you with higher photos in low-light conditions. On the entrance, it is probably to get the similar 12-megapixel digicam.

The upcoming Samsung S sequence flagship is probably going to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US and China. In different areas, Samsung might shift to its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset, based mostly on a 2nm course of. It’ll function an NPU that is speculated to be 30% quicker than Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, as reported by Korea Economic Daily. While the Exynos chips of yesteryear had been infamous for overheating, the Exynos 2600 needs to be extra dependable.

Going by previous launch dates, the Samsung Galaxy S26 sequence is probably going to be introduced in January. For reference, the Galaxy S25 lineup was launched at a Galaxy Unpacked occasion on Jan. 22, 2025. The trio went on sale two weeks later, on Feb. 7. Though a brand new report from a South Korean publication (translated to English) says that Samsung will maintain its 2026 Unpacked occasion on Feb. 25, 2026, in San Francisco — this might probably push the in-store date to March, round the similar time as the Mobile World Congress.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8

Samsung stunned us with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It overhauled the design of its book-style foldable to make it the thinnest and lightest foldable in the US. I’ve liked utilizing it, particularly as a result of it weighs lower than my iPhone 17 Pro Max but unfolds to supply an even bigger 8-inch display. However, there’s room for enchancment.

The South Korean firm hasn’t upgraded the battery dimension on its Galaxy Z Fold in 4 generations. The Fold 7 packs the similar 4,400-mAh battery as the 2021-launched Galaxy Z Fold 3. While the current-gen Fold will final a whole day with average use, I battle to get by way of the day on a single cost when I’m touring. The next-gen Galaxy Z Fold wants a battery improve, and it would lastly get one.

Samsung might enhance the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s battery capability to about 5,000-mAh in 2026, in accordance to the South Korean outlet Dealsite. While the Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V3 pack bigger battery capacities, a 5,000-mAh cell needs to be a superb enhance. The report additionally claims that Samsung will use a brand new “laser-drilling steel plate” know-how (comparable to what Apple is rumored to do with the iPhone Fold) to additional reduce the show crease.

This 12 months, Samsung additionally eliminated the digitizer from the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s show to make it thinner. But the S Pen might make a comeback subsequent 12 months, as per a report by The Elec. It’ll be attention-grabbing to see if that makes the Fold 8 thicker than the current-gen foldable.

As for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, there aren’t many rumors at this level, however I hope Samsung improves the cowl display’s usability. When in contrast to the Razr 2025, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 cowl display nonetheless feels restricted for working third-party apps.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

In October 2025, Samsung showcased its first triple-display foldable cellphone at a tech exhibition corridor throughout the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea. It was adopted by a December 2025 launch in its dwelling market. While Samsung is but to verify a particular launch date for the US, its official press launch says that the Galaxy Z TriFold shall be launched in extra markets, together with the US, China, UAE, Singapore and Taiwan. It needs to be accessible for buy subsequent 12 months.

I went hands-on with the new Galaxy Z TriFold and was impressed by the intelligent design decisions. Its right-most panel is definitely barely wider than the relaxation, creating an edge that protrudes barely when folded. And this offers you a slight border to push, making the unfolding expertise extra intuitive. The Galaxy Z TriFold won’t be as versatile as the Huawei Mate XT, however Samsung has managed to put a 10-inch pill in your pocket.

Like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, you possibly can solely use it in two methods: both absolutely folded or absolutely opened. It does not provide you with a mini-tablet when half-folded, like the Huawei rival. This makes it a 2-in-1 trifold slightly than a 3-in-1 gadget.

Samsung borrowed extra parts from its present foldables: the Galaxy Z TriFold has the similar cowl display, processor and cameras as the Z Fold 7. It has an even bigger 5,600mAh cell that fees at a quicker 45-watt (vs. 4,400mAh at 25-watt on the Fold 7), and a 10-inch widescreen pill mode to run three apps side-by-side.

I’m intrigued by this design and look ahead to utilizing the Galaxy Z TriFold, particularly as a result of it has standalone DeX help for transportable computing wants. I ponder if it’s going to be potential to lastly write and edit tales on my cellphone whereas on the go.

A brand new wide-screen foldable

A brand new report from ETNews claims that Samsung is growing a brand new Galaxy Z Fold that can unfold right into a wide-screen mini pill. It is claimed to have a 7.6-inch OLED inside display with a 4:3 side ratio, which might be comparable to the rumored iPhone Fold. This is wider than the nearly sq. side ratio on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Ideally, a wider side ratio is healthier for watching movies because it minimizes letterboxing and provides you extra room for watchable content material. A cellphone this dimension can then be rotated to learn and browse on the net, making it the preferrred 2-in-1 cellphone.

The rumored wide-screen Samsung foldable cellphone might have a 5.4-inch cowl display and help 25-watt wi-fi charging, which is quicker than the 15-watt wi-fi charging supported on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7. “Samsung Electronics plans to launch the Wide Fold in the fall,” says the report. It might be added to the Galaxy Z sequence and unveiled alongside the Flip 8 and Fold 8 in 2026.

Google

Google Pixel 11 lineup

This 12 months, Google added a telephoto digicam to its base Pixel 10 and gave the Pro fashions an AI-enabled 30-100x zoom, which is certainly one of the finest implementations of digital zoom I’ve used on any cellphone. It additionally added a MagSafe-like PixelSnap functionality for wi-fi charging and magnetic equipment. While the new Tensor G5 is quicker than final 12 months’s G4 chip, it nonetheless struggles towards processors from Qualcomm, Apple and MediaTek — its rivals. 

An Android Authority story experiences that the Tensor G6 shall be a minor enchancment over 2025’s mannequin. It might transfer to TSMC’s next-gen N3P course of node and undertake a brand new structure targeted on energy consumption enhancements over uncooked efficiency beneficial properties. The Tensor G6 is rumored to transfer to a TSMC 2nm course of, enabling enhancements in battery effectivity and thermal efficiency — each of which the Pixel might use. The Google chip can also be touted to have a brand new TPU and a secondary nano-TPU, which can assist deal with lower-power duties extra effectively. 

The Google Pixel 11 sequence might get a brand new low-light video recording function, 4K 30fps Cinematic Blur and an AI-powered functionality that might allow you to tweak the lighting after video is recorded, in accordance to one other Android Authority story. The lineup may additionally embody upgraded digicam {hardware}. It sounds extra like a Pro replace, however as of now, it is unclear if it’s going to be a part of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and the base mannequin. 

For years, Google has introduced its flagship Pixel telephones in October. However, the Pixel 9 broke this custom in 2024 with an August launch, and it was adopted by an August announcement of the Pixel 10 sequence. Google will probably proceed with an August launch in 2026.

Google Pixel 10A

Google often proclaims its price range smartphone in the first half of the 12 months, and 2026 needs to be no totally different. The Pixel 10A is predicted to launch sooner than regular. Historically, Google has launched its A-series cellphone in May, however the Pixel 9A was introduced in March 2025 and its successor is predicted to comply with swimsuit.

Leaked renders by Android Headlines present that the Google Pixel 10A will look the similar as the current-gen Pixel 9A. The renders present a Galaxy Z Fold 7-like blue colour choice with a pill-shaped digicam island on the again and slimmer bezels on the entrance. The cellphone is predicted to embody two rear cameras and have the similar dimensions as the Pixel 9A: 153.9 x 72.9 x 9 mm, as per the report. 

The Pixel 10A will reportedly be powered by a “boosted” Tensor G4 chip, as an alternative of the quicker Tensor G5 discovered on the new Pixel 10 lineup. This ought to assist Google preserve the worth underneath $500, however I do not anticipate any main efficiency enhancements over its predecessor.

Motorola 

Razr 2026 lineup

This 12 months, the Motorola Razr Ultra maintained its lead over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, but it surely additionally prices $1,300, $200 greater than the base Z Flip 7. At that worth, the Razr Ultra supplied the finest flip cellphone expertise in 2025. However, Motorola wants to work on longer-term software program help and enhance its digicam processing on the subsequent technology Razr telephones.

As of now, there have not been many concrete leaks and rumors concerning the Motorola Razr 2026 lineup. You can nonetheless anticipate the upcoming sequence to have three fashions: Razr 2026, Razr Plus (2026) and the Razr Ultra (2026). They’ll primarily range by chipset prowess, cowl display dimension, worth and optics. Based on earlier Motorola launches, you possibly can anticipate at the least one Razr 2026 mannequin to be introduced late spring/early summer season 2026.

The Ultra telephones from Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have already introduced their Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered and MediaTek Dimensity 9500-powered flagship smartphones however the “Ultra” gadgets are anticipated to be introduced subsequent 12 months. All three Chinese phone-makers are anticipated to announce camera-focused flagship telephones in 2026.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Xiaomi modified its naming conference with its newest flagship. Instead of launching a Xiaomi 16 sequence, it jumped to quantity 17 to match the newest Apple iPhones. The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max additionally had an iPhone 17 Pro-like digicam plateau on the again. However, the Chinese firm built-in a display on the again as nicely, which has some performance and provides a enjoyable side to it.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra can have a brand new 50-megapixel digicam with improved in-sensor zoom vary, in accordance to Weibo person Digital Chat Station. It might be accompanied by an upgraded 200-megapixel telephoto digicam with macro-capabilities and two extra sensors for a complete of 4 cameras on its again.

It’ll probably be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and help 100-watt wired charging. The subsequent Xiaomi flagship might additionally supply satellite tv for pc connectivity help.

Vivo X300 Ultra

The Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro are already getting acclaim for his or her optics, however the X300 Ultra might take issues up a notch. The Vivo’s X300 Ultra might be the first cellphone to embody two 200-megapixel cameras, one used as the most important lens and the different as a periscope telephoto lens, in accordance to the leaker Digital Chat Station. 

The most important digicam can have a 1/1.12-inch sensor (with 0.7µm-sized pixels), which is relatively bigger than most mainstream flagship telephones. The put up says that the digicam affords 2x and 4x in-sensor lossless zoom alongside a devoted periscope digicam for optical zoom capabilities. Digital Chat Station says that the latter will use a mix of glass and plastic parts in its new lens meeting, however we’ll know its advantages after the launch.

The two 200-megapixel cameras are reportedly paired with a 50-megapixel ultrawide digicam. On the entrance, we might get one other 50-megapixel sensor with autofocus. The Vivo flagship is probably going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and launch in international markets by the finish of March 2026. It’s anticipated to be introduced in China as early as January 2026.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra was certainly one of my favourite smartphones this 12 months. It supplied glorious digicam efficiency in a design that was comfy to maintain. Moreover, it lasted me all day on heavy utilization and featured an enormous and vivid show. Similarly, I favored the just lately introduced Oppo Find X9 Pro, particularly with its removable Hasselblad lens. I’m enthusiastic about what Oppo will do with its Ultra flagship subsequent 12 months.

Rumors concerning the Find X9 Ultra are slim as of now. However, it is anticipated to be launched in international markets by late March – comparable to its Vivo and Xiaomi rivals. It’s anticipated to pack a 7,000-mAh battery or extra and upgraded optics for the cameras.

Where is OnePlus?

OnePlus introduced its 2025 flagship, the OnePlus 13, forward of the Galaxy S25 sequence in January. It was certainly one of the sleeper hits this 12 months. However, the firm has already introduced its successor, the OnePlus 15, in China and is releasing the cellphone in international markets forward of final 12 months’s launch timeline. As a end result, it’s already accessible to buy in the US.

The OnePlus 15 was launched on Nov. 13, 2025. It is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and packs a large 7,300-mAh battery with help for 80-watt wired quick charging and 50-watt wi-fi charging.

The new OnePlus flagship has a 6.78-inch show with a 1.5K decision and help for up to a 165 Hz refresh-rate. It can run video games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Brawl Stars at 165 frames per second. You additionally get a 3,200-Hz contact sampling price, which ensures that its show is very responsive throughout such video games.

CNET’s David Lumb bought an early have a look at the cellphone’s cameras and this is what its three 50-megapixel cameras are able to capturing. The OnePlus 15’s Sand Storm mannequin is from a fabric that OnePlus describes as being more durable than titanium.

We do not know if we’ll see one other OnePlus flagship cellphone in 2026. After all, the firm determined to take a break from launching a folding cellphone this 12 months, which wasn’t nice information as a result of I liked utilizing the OnePlus Open. It was certainly one of the finest foldables when it launched. I hope OnePlus offers us a successor subsequent 12 months, however I’m not holding my breath.

Overall, the slab telephones of 2026 are probably to be iterative upgrades with improved digicam techniques and extra highly effective processors. The main launches will come in the foldable section, with each Apple and Samsung anticipated to launch all-new fashions. With this, 2026 is shaping up to be one other thrilling 12 months for smartphones.