Another week, another whirlwind of updates from the tech and auto world. From intriguing leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim to the realme 14 Pro series launch, this roundup dives into the biggest announcements, launches, and rumors of Week 3, 2025.
On the auto front, India is buzzing with EV showcases at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. So, are you ready to catch up on everything? Let’s dive right in.
Upcoming Launches
Samsung Galaxy A26 has been certified, indicating that the launch is on the horizon. CAD-based renders emerged earlier in November.
realme P3’s memory versions and colors leaked:
- 6 GB + 128 GB: Nebula Pink & Comet Grey.
- 8 GB + 128 GB: Nebula Pink, Comet Grey, Space Silver.
- 8 GB + 256 GB: Comet Grey & Space Silver.
OPPO Find N5/OnePlus Open 2: Touted as the thinnest foldable flagship ever, teased by Pete Lau. Early leaks suggest it matches the OPPO Find X8’s slim profile. In one of the images, we can see the phone is as thin as a USB-C port.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: Launching at Feburary 6, 14:30 GMT+8, featuring a FHD+ 185 Hz LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6.78-inch screen, and 16 GB RAM.
POCO F7 Pro & F7 Ultra have been certified for the global market, hinting that the launch is near. Unfortunately, there is still no word on an India launch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: Expected in May, leaked renders reveal a slim design (6.4 mm, 8.3 mm with the camera).
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series pricing in India was leaked. Each model will be priced ₹5,000 higher than last year.
- S25: ₹85,000 (12/256 GB)
- S25 Plus: ₹1,05,000 (12/256 GB)
- S25 Ultra: ₹1,35,000 (12/256 GB)
Razr 60 Ultra could feature the Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset, and launch earlier than expected in India—somewhere around May or April 2025.
The POCO F7 is set to pack a massive 7,500 mAh battery.
iPhone 17 Air & Galaxy S25 Slim are said to feature surprisingly small batteries—3000 mAh and 4000 mAh, respectively, as per Digital Chat Station.
Launches This Week
Galaxy Ring is now available in two additional sizes, 14 and 15, starting January 22nd.
The Nubia Flip 2 now features a vertical 3-inch cover screen (682 x 422 pixels) beside its cameras (50 MP + 2 MP).
realme 14 Pro Series was launched in India—realme 14 Pro: ₹24,999, realme 14 Pro Plus: ₹29,999. There’s a ₹2,000 bank offer on each model.
Honor Magic7 Pro and Magic7 Lite launched in Europe, with the Pro promising 5 years of OS and security updates.
Insta360 Flow 2 Pro launched with multi-person tracking and pro-framing grid, compatible with iPhone and Android.
Announcements This Week
LG’s new 4th generation OLED tech promises 4000 Nits peak brightness and 1500–2100 Nits of color brightness.
Nothing Phone 3 is confirmed to be a flagship device, with a special focus on advanced AI features.
Bixby AI Revamp: Samsung teased a “true AI companion” in a promotional video, which suggests a major Bixby revamp. More details expected at the January 22nd Unpacked event.
WhatsApp Update: You can now double-tap a message to react instead of long-pressing it.
OnePlus 13 received two updates this week—the first being a regular OTA update and the second a SOTA update. The first update bright Gemini Nano and camera improvements.
OPPO Watch X2/OnePlus Watch 3 confirmed to include blood pressure monitoring.
TikTok Ban in the US: TikTok has been banned in the US, with talks underway to reinstate it once Trump officially takes office on Monday.
OnePlus Pad 2 gets a new update with OxygenOS 15, introducing AI features like AI Reply, AI Writer, Live Alerts, and more.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus & CMF Phone 1 have finally received the Android 15 stable update.
Honor MagicOS 9 is rolling out in China and other regions, but no timeline for India yet.
Nintendo Switch 2: First official look shows a larger device with a 1080p LCD screen, bigger detachable buttons, and an improved kickstand with better adjustability. The official launch is set for April 04.
Leaks and Rumors
OPPO Find X8 Ultra’s macro telephoto confirmed by an OPPO executive on Weibo. Camera setup to include a 1-inch type LYT900 main sensor, 1/2-inch type ultra-wide, 1/1.56-inch 3X periscope, and 1/2-inch 6X lens.
Google Gemini to be deeply integrated with Samsung apps coming to Galaxy S25 series.
Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 will be swapping its telephoto lens for an ultra-wide sensor (1/2.76-inch) while retaining a 1/1.5-inch main camera. This controversial change has sparked mixed reactions.
The Snapdragon 8s Elite will power the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro. The chipset features 1x 3.21 GHz prime core, 3x 3.01 GHz cores, 2x 2.80 GHz cores, and 2x 2.02 GHz cores. It is paired with the Adreno 835 GPU and has scored 1967 (single-core) and 5827 (multi-core) in Geekbench 6.
Samsung Galaxy S25 will debut with 12nm RAM from Micron in initial batches, with Samsung-made RAM to follow. Expect improved power efficiency.
Samsung’s tri-fold is coming soon. However, reports suggest limited availability (under 300,000 units) due to a complex manufacturing process. May only launch in Korea and a few regions.
Apple Watch Features for 2025: Satellite connectivity, blood pressure monitoring, 5G RedCap, AI coaching, and new Health app.
Galaxy S25 Ultra Geekbench score was leaked: Single-core: 3148, Multi-core: 10236. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
iPhone SE 4 dummy unit’s live images reveal a single rear camera, a notch, a mute switch, but no action button or camera control button.
vivo V50 is rumoured to feature a 6.67-inch display, 6000-6500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, triple 50 MP camera setup (two rear, one front). The design would be similar to the vivo S20 launched in China.
iPhone 17 series is said to feature vapor chambers for advanced cooling, available in Pro and non-Pro models.
Samsung Galaxy S25 promo video was leaked. It shows us an early teaser highlighting AI-driven features like Google Gemini integration, Audio Eraser, and Nightography.
realme GT 7 was certified on TENNA with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 6.78-inch display, and 50 + 8 MP rear cameras.
Miscellaneous Updates
According to Counterpoint’s 2024 global report, the smartphone market is bouncing back, with these shares:
- Samsung: 19%
- Apple: 18%
- Xiaomi: 14%
- OPPO: 8%
- vivo: 8%
- Others: 33%
Auto
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Officially showcased in India:
- Two battery pack options: 49 kWh & 61 kWh.
- Price: Expected to start at ₹17 lakhs (ex-showroom).
VinFast VF7 & VF6: VinFast enters India with two new EVs showcased at the Bharat Mobility Auto Expo.
BMW X3: Launched in India, priced at ₹75.8 lakhs for the petrol variant and ₹77.8 lakhs for the diesel variant.
Mahindra XEV 7e might offer aerodynamic alloys, captain seats, and dual battery options.
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And that’s a wrap!
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