As we enter the second half of 2026, excitement builds for Apple's upcoming fall launch featuring the foldable iPhone Ultra, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. This week, new details emerged about the latter's battery capacity, expected to include a 5,235 mAh cell in the physical SIM version and a larger 5,425 mAh in the eSIM variant.
iPhone 18 Pro Max's Battery Capacity Unveiled
This will feature the largest battery ever in a Pro Max model.
Redmi K90 Ultra Launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Active Cooling
This device prioritizes sustained gaming performance.
In related news, Xiaomi introduced its Redmi K90 Ultra in China, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, equipped with an active cooling fan, and showcasing a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The phone features a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.55" sensor and an 8MP ultrawide camera, along with an impressive 8,550mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 22.5W reverse charging. Starting at CNY 2,999 ($441) for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it is expected to be available globally under the Poco brand.
Nothing Phone (4b) Live Images Confirm Specs
Scheduled for unveiling on July 7, the Phone (4b) will be available in blue, black, and white.
Nothing has been teasing the launch of its Phone (4b), set for July 7. The device will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, a 50MP main camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery.
Returning to the iPhone 18 Pro leaks, a drop test video confirmed that its design closely resembles that of the iPhone 17 Pro, and reports suggest a possible launch date of September 8.
iPhone 18 Pro Revealed in Drop Test
It closely mirrors the design of the 17 Pro.
Launch of iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Expected September 8
The foldable device is likely to be named iPhone Ultra.
Dummy Unit of Foldable iPhone Ultra Surfaces in Black Finish
A white version had been seen previously.
Leaked Screen Specs for iPhone 18, 18e, and iPhone Air 2
The iPhone 18e appears to miss a significant upgrade.
Modem Complications Expected for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
This data was revealed through documents leaked from an Apple supplier's cyberattack.
Additionally, dummy units of the iPhone Ultra suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro series will use Qualcomm modems in the US and Apple's proprietary C2 modem in other regions.
Samsung Galaxy A27: Is It Up to the Challenge?
Will the Galaxy A27 compete effectively against better-specced rivals like the Poco X8 and Samsung's own Galaxy A57?
OnePlus N6 Launches with 8,000mAh Battery and Dimensity 6360 Max
OnePlus claims that the N6 will retain over 80% of its battery health after seven years.
This week, we unboxed the Samsung Galaxy A27, and the OnePlus N6 debuted in India featuring a Dimensity 6360 Max chipset, an 8,000mAh battery, and a launch price of INR 22,999 ($243).
