This week’s tech roundup features major announcements, starting with the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra. Both models boast Bose-tuned speaker systems, with the Ultra adding a dedicated rear subwoofer. The Poco F8 Pro offers a 6,210mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (last year’s flagship SoC), and a triple camera setup including a 60mm f/2.2 telephoto lens. The F8 Ultra steps up with the newest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a larger 6,500mAh battery, and a 115mm f/3.0 telephoto lens capable of close focusing.
Both smartphones are now available for purchase. The Poco F8 Pro comes in Black, Blue, and Titanium Silver starting at €469/$529, while the F8 Ultra is offered in Black, White, and Denim Blue from €649/$679/£549.
OnePlus officially revealed three upcoming products set to launch on December 17: the OnePlus 15R, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 tablet, and the OnePlus Watch Lite. The 15R is marketed as an affordable, high-quality flagship, the Pad Go 2 as a value-packed mid-range 5G tablet, and the Watch Lite as an accessible premium smartwatch.
Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra: Design and Features
Explore the sleek design and triple rear camera systems of the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra.
OnePlus Announces 15R, Pad Go 2, and Watch Lite with December Launch
Expect full details and availability next month.
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, positioned below the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Though impressive, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features lower clock speeds (2x Prime cores at 3.8GHz vs. 4.56GHz) and a less powerful Hexagon NPU, paired with last year's X80 modem rather than the newer X85.
Honor launched its 500 series in China, featuring Snapdragon processors and large 8,000mAh batteries housed in an iPhone Air-inspired design. The Honor 500 Pro runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 500 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Both models support 80W wired charging, with the Pro adding 50W wireless charging. These devices are already on sale domestically.
Huawei debuted its Mate 80 series, including the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and the exclusive Mate 80 RS. The series boasts an ultra-bright display peak of 8,000 nits and Kirin chipsets—Kirin 9020 in the Mate 80 and Kirin 9030 Pro in the higher-end models. Battery capacities range from 5,750mAh to 6,000mAh, with wired charging speeds up to 100W and wireless charging up to 80W depending on the model.
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: A Powerful Yet Sub-Flagship Chip
The chipset is expected to debut on devices like the OnePlus Ace 6T/15R.
Honor 500 Series Launches in China with Snapdragon CPUs and 200MP Cameras
High-capacity batteries and fast 80W charging are key highlights.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Mate 80 RS Launch with Dual Telephoto Cameras
Both phones run on the Kirin 9030 Pro chipset.
Sony announced the LYTIA 901 sensor, a 200MP 1/1.12-inch format camera sensor aimed at flagship smartphones expected in 2026, closely followed by a similar offering from OmniVision (OVB0D).
Sony Introduces LYTIA 901, a 200MP Large Sensor for Future Flagship Phones
The rumors of this sensor were confirmed.
OnePlus Ace 6T Revealed for China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; Will Rebrand as OnePlus 15R Abroad
Black Friday Deals Feature Refurbished iPhone 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro Max, and 15 Pro
Significant discounts even for 1TB storage models.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S25 Plus: What You Need to Know
Choosing between the two is not straightforward.
