Samsung’s non-folding flagship has received a minor redesign and some incremental updates. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 still boasts an incredible 200MP camera and large 6.7in display for superior power usage.
Graphene can be formed into flexible and transparent displays that are lightweight yet transparent; Israeli tech company StoreDot is currently exploring how best to incorporate this revolutionary technology into phones.
Oppo Find X8 Pro
OPPO’s Find X8 Pro builds upon its predecessors with an innovative camera design. Utilizing an ingenious camera block system, dual telephoto lenses that mimic DSLR optical zoom capabilities are integrated seamlessly without impacting its slim profile or making the phone any less appealing to use.
ColorOS software comes standard on this flagship, providing features designed to improve photos by sharpening low-resolution images and eliminating reflections, as well as productivity tools like dictation, text summarization and translation – not to mention an Adaptive Tone feature that automatically adjusts screen colors depending on ambient lighting – similar to Apple’s True Tone feature.
Both models of Find X8 feature Mediatek’s revolutionary Dimensity 9400 flagship chipset, offering advanced AI capabilities and providing powerhouse performance. Furthermore, each comes equipped with a large power-efficient silicon carbon battery to deliver up to one full day of usage.
The Find X8 series from OPPO is now available online through both its own store and Flipkart, starting with the Find X8 Pro featuring 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for 99,999.
Honor Magic V5
The Magic V5 first made its debut in China back in July, but will soon make its global debut. Available as one 16GB/512GB configuration outside China with seven years’ worth of Android OS updates promised.
Honor has added several innovative security features, such as face recognition unlock and fingerprint sensor support, to their latest folding phone: an impressive 5820mAh battery despite its slim profile; this silicon-dense pack provided five hours of screen time on one charge under my heavy use!
Honor’s NanoCrystal Shield screen protector boasts up to 15x more resistance to scratches than standard glass, boasting excellent peak brightness, color saturation, viewing angles and defocus eyecare functions such as natural tone adjustment and hardware-assisted blue light protection. In addition, Honor includes various AI tools including real-time call translation, audio-to-text transcription and augmented reality features on their Magic V5 device.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s lightest and thinnest smartphone yet, boasting big phone performance and all day battery life in an elegant design that seamlessly integrates with everyday life.
It boasts a 19.5:9 Quad HD+ (2880 1520 pixels, 513 ppi) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2x panel and an efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor to ensure seamless performance when running AI tools or processing-heavy apps like Facebook Live. In addition, its 3,900mAh battery supports fast charging up to 25W for quick charges that should keep it going through an entire day of standard usage.
Camera hardware on the S25 Edge may have been pared back from that found on its flagship sibling, the S25 Ultra, but it still delivers a premium appearance with 200-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide camera combinations and features like Generative Edit and Audio Eraser2. Additionally, Samsung provides pro-grade editing and imaging features like Generative Edit and Audio Eraser2.
Software-wise, the Galaxy S25 Edge runs on One UI 7 with Android 15 as its operating system. Furthermore, this smartphone features Galaxy AI features that enhance your mobile experience by personalizing and improving it based on individual preference and needs. Furthermore, on-device AI processing ensures that none of your personal information will ever be disclosed without your express consent.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple’s new iPhone 16e, which replaces the 3rd-gen SE in its lineup, starts at $599 and provides decent value. Our testers praised its 6.1-inch OLED display for color accuracy and brightness as well as Face ID system allowing unlocking phone, logging into apps and making purchases using just your gaze.
The 16e comes equipped with one 48MP rear camera using Fusion technology to mimic dual camera functionality while remaining more compact, and 12MP front and 12MP rear cameras for video playback respectively. Furthermore, its A18 system-on-chip provides fast performance while its battery lasts up to 26 hours of video playback in our testing. One standout feature of this phone is its C1 modem which Apple claims is their most power efficient solution and supports low and midband 5G mmWave signals offered by US carriers.
On the downside, however, the 16e lacks MagSafe charging and WiFi 7 or a built-in UWB chip for better location tracking. Furthermore, it doesn’t support advanced iPhone camera features like Cinematic mode, Action mode and macro photography modes.
Samsung Galaxy S26
As Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup faces stiffer competition from Apple’s iPhone Pro and Google Pixel series, its innovation engine must remain robust while simultaneously upholding design identity and keeping prices affordable.
Rumors indicate that the Galaxy S26 will feature an upgraded display, more powerful processors, major camera upgrades and improved battery life. Pricing should remain comparable with current-generation phones while higher-end models may incur slight price increases.
As per recent leaks, Samsung’s S26 will be their inaugural phone to incorporate silicon-carbon batteries. This should increase capacity to between 6000-7000mAh while offering faster charging times among other benefits.
North America will use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, while other markets may receive Samsung Exynos processors. Rumor has it that the Pro version of the S26 will feature a larger 6.27-inch display compared to its 6.2-inch panel in order to support advanced features like better night mode and portrait shots as well as the new APV codec which offers high-quality video capture with smaller file sizes.
