OPPO A31 2020

Better phone design, repair and recycling systems could help North America recover critical minerals worth nearly ₹21,000 crore by 2040.

AI-led memory chip demand is pushing smartphone prices higher in India, forcing budget buyers to delay purchases, choose weaker devices or buy secondhand.

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Gen 6 with 2nm technology, 5GHz CPUs, agentic AI and advanced gaming features.

Oppo will launch the K14 Plus smartphone in India on September 29. The device features an 8,000 mAh battery, MediaTek 7360 Max processor, 6.77-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and will be sold exclusively on Flipkart.

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Elite Gen 6 at Snapdragon Summit 2026, featuring 2nm chips, 5.0GHz CPU, and agentic AI.

The Find X10 rumors are getting wild — an 8,000mAh battery, dual 200MP cameras, and a 165Hz LTPO display, even on the standard model. The Pro Max ups that with a third 200MP camera and MediaTek's new Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. Expect a China launch in September, global rollout by late October, and the Find X10 Ultra sometime in early 2027. Still just rumors for now.

The Oppo A7 Pro Max, spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and 12GB RAM, is expected to feature a 10,000 mAh battery, 80W charging, a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, and 50MP cameras, launching with Android 16.

OnePlus is expected to withdraw from Europe and the US as Oppo plans strategic changes. Oppo will expand in Europe, while OnePlus may become a sub-brand in India and China, focusing on affordable devices.