Infinix GT 50 Pro India Launch Set for October, Date Still Hidden

Infinix is preparing to widen its GT gaming phone line in India with the GT 50 Pro. The company has confirmed that the handset will arrive in October, but it has not named the day. Like earlier GT models, the phone is expected to stress a fast display, stronger cooling, and hardware aimed at games. Infinix has also hinted at a small accessory set built around the device.

To reveal the date, the company is running a community campaign. Visitors can open the GT 50 Pro page on the Infinix site and click to raise a shared counter. Each click adds to the total. Infinix says the official launch date will be published once the counter hits its target.

The phone is not new everywhere. It debuted in selected global markets in April this year. The India model is expected to follow that version closely, though local pricing and final variants have not been announced.

The global dual-SIM model runs XOS 16, based on Android 16. It uses a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPS screen at 1.5K resolution, 1,208 by 2,644 pixels. The panel refreshes at 144Hz. Touch sampling goes up to 330Hz, with an instant rate of 2,800Hz. Peak brightness is listed at 4,500 nits.

Inside, the global phone uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset and a Mali-G720 MC7 graphics unit. Memory is 12GB of LPDDR5X. Storage goes up to 512GB of UFS 4.1.

The rear camera setup has two lenses. The main sensor is 50 megapixels, with an f/1.59 aperture and optical stabilization. The ultrawide camera is 8 megapixels, with an f/2.2 aperture. A 13-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls.

Connectivity on the global model includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB On-The-Go, NFC, FM radio, and a USB Type-C port. The battery is 6,500mAh, with wired charging up to 45W and reverse wired charging at 10W. The phone measures 162.44 by 77.23 by 8.15 millimetres and weighs 198 grams.

Disclaimer: This article is a general summary of the company’s public details and global specifications. The India launch date, price, and final configuration are not confirmed. Specs are as stated by the maker and have not been independently tested here. This is not a buying recommendation.

Vivo Y32 Launches in Select Markets with an 8,000mAh Battery

Vivo has launched the Y32 in select global markets. The latest Y-series phone comes in two colours and carries an 8,000mAh battery. Vivo rates it for up to 59 hours of talk time on a single charge. It also has a dual rear camera led by a 50-megapixel sensor, plus an IP68 and IP69 build for dust and water resistance.

In Bangladesh, the Y32 costs BDT 30,999 (roughly Rs. 24,300) for 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 6GB + 128GB variant costs BDT 34,999 (roughly Rs. 27,000). Colour options are Sunset Orange and Twilight Red.

The dual-SIM phone runs OriginOS 6, based on Android 16. It uses a 6.87-inch HD LCD panel at 1,592 x 720 pixels. The screen refreshes at up to 120Hz and offers 255 ppi, an 83 percent NTSC colour gamut, and up to 1,300 nits in high brightness mode.

A 6nm octa-core Unisoc T7300 chip powers the phone. It pairs with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 or eMMC 5.1 storage. Virtual RAM can expand by up to 6GB. A microSD card can add up to 2TB of storage.

The rear camera combines a 50-megapixel wide sensor at f/2.0 with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor at f/2.4. The front camera is 8 megapixels at f/2.05. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, and support for GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS. Sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor, and gyroscope. The phone also carries SGS five-star drop-resistance certification.

The 8,000mAh battery supports 44W charging. Vivo claims up to 36 hours of video playback, up to 14 hours of Google Maps navigation, and up to 59 hours of 4G calling on one charge. The phone measures about 169.55 x 79.20 x 8.79mm and weighs 229g.

Vivo V80 Launches in India with a 144Hz Display and Zeiss Cameras from Rs. 62,999

Vivo launched the V80 in India on Tuesday as the latest phone in its V-series. The handset succeeds the Vivo V70, which debuted in February. It carries a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a triple rear camera system co-developed with Zeiss. It also packs a 7,200mAh battery.

The Vivo V80 price in India starts at Rs. 62,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 69,999, and the 8GB + 512GB model costs Rs. 79,999. Buyers can choose Stellar Black, Horizon Blue, or Sunrise Anthem. Sales begin on October 13 through Flipkart and the Vivo online store.

Launch offers include 10 percent instant cashback or a 10 percent exchange bonus. Buyers also receive 100GB of Google One storage at no extra cost.

The dual-SIM phone runs Android 17-based OriginOS 7. Its 6.59-inch AMOLED screen has a resolution of 1,260 x 2,750 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, P3 wide colour support, and a pixel density of 459ppi. Vivo claims local peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits. High-brightness mode is rated at 1,800 nits.

A Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm process, powers the phone. It ships with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The Zeiss-tuned rear cameras include a 50-megapixel main sensor with autofocus, optical image stabilisation, and an f/1.88 aperture. A 50-megapixel Zeiss night telephoto camera adds autofocus, optical image stabilisation, and an f/2.65 aperture. An 8-megapixel ultrawide camera uses an f/2.2 aperture and a 115-degree field of view. For selfies and video calls, the phone has a 50-megapixel Zeiss front camera with autofocus, an f/2.0 aperture, and a 92-degree field of view.

Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port with USB 2.0 support. The handset also has an infrared blaster, an X-axis linear motor, and sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and electronic compass.

The 7,200mAh battery supports 90W fast charging. Vivo rates the build IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance. The phone measures 157.52 x 74.33 x 7.69mm and weighs 203g.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 Glasses Drop Below Rs. 18,000 in Amazon Sale Deal

India’s smart glasses market has grown steadily in recent years. Buyers can now choose from several models for different uses. Homegrown brands such as Pebble and Lenskart offer glasses with built-in cameras for on-the-go capture. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses remain the most popular option. They keep a conventional eyewear look and add a camera, speakers, microphones, and Meta AI.

Meta’s first-generation glasses are already on discount ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 Wayfarer in Large Shiny Black is listed at Rs. 22,425 on Amazon. The usual retail price is Rs. 29,900. Eligible bank cards add a flat Rs. 5,000 instant discount. That offer needs a minimum purchase of Rs. 10,000. Together, these cuts bring the price to Rs. 17,425.

The listing also shows an SBI card offer that takes the effective price to Rs. 15,425. Other frame and lens options cost slightly more. Buyers should confirm the final amount at checkout.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses launched in India in 2025 at a starting price of Rs. 29,900. That price covered select Skyler and Wayfarer variants in Shiny Black. A Wayfarer Matte Black option is priced at Rs. 32,100. Skyler Chalk Grey and another Wayfarer Matte Black design cost Rs. 35,700.

The glasses use a 12-megapixel camera and an LED light. The light also shows when video recording is live. Users can capture photos at 3,024 x 4,032 pixels. They can record 1080p video for up to 60 seconds and share it on Facebook and Instagram. A five-microphone system supports first-person livestreams on those apps.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform powers the glasses. They include 32GB of storage. Meta AI handles hands-free tasks through a “Hey Meta” prompt. Users can ask the glasses to identify a song through Shazam. They can also play music from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.

Meta says the glasses last up to four hours on one charge. The charging case adds about 32 hours. The frames carry an IPX4 rating. Therefore, the current Amazon deal cuts a large share off the launch price for buyers who want camera glasses with built-in audio and Meta AI.

Oppo F35 Pro 5G and F35 5G Appear on Geekbench Ahead of India Launch

Oppo’s F35 Pro 5G and F35 5G have appeared in the Google Play Console database, which lists their model numbers. Both phones have also shown up on a benchmarking platform with different octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The listings point to performance, RAM, and the operating system. The sightings come days before the India launch. Oppo has already said the F35 Pro 5G will carry a 50-megapixel rear camera with an 8-megapixel secondary shooter. The standard model will be offered in two colours.

Google’s supported-device list now includes the F35 Pro 5G as CPH2829 and the F35 5G as CPH2931. Geekbench shows the same model numbers. The Pro model is listed with the MediaTek MT6878 chipset, identified as the Dimensity 7360. It shows four efficiency cores at 2.0GHz and four performance cores with a peak of 2.5GHz. The listing includes 8GB of RAM and Android 17. It scored 850 on Geekbench’s single-core test and 2,971 on the multi-core test. The phone may also use an ARM Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.

The standard F35 5G appears with an octa-core MediaTek MT6835 chipset. Six efficiency cores run at 2.0GHz, and two performance cores reach up to 2.4GHz. The listing shows Android 16 and 5.48GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 6GB. It scored 696 on the single-core test and 1,973 on the multi-core test.

Both phones are scheduled to launch in India on October 5. They will be sold through Amazon and Flipkart. The Pro model will be offered in at least an orange finish. The standard model will go on sale in blue and pink. Both are expected to carry a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

Disclaimer: This article only summarises pre-launch database listings. It is not a product announcement or a buying recommendation. Specifications can change before sale. Readers should wait for Oppo’s official details.

OnePlus Festive Sale Starts October 8 with Discounts on Phones, Tablets and Buds

OnePlus India has announced its festive season sale. From October 8, the company will offer discounts, bank offers, no-cost EMI options, and bundled accessories across smartphones, tablets, and audio products. The sale goes live at 12 am on October 8 on OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store app, Amazon India during the Great Indian Festival, and select offline stores. IoT products will also be available through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days, Myntra, Blinkit, and offline partners including Croma and Vijay Sales.

The recently launched OnePlus 15R will start at a net effective price of Rs. 54,999, down from Rs. 59,999 after festive discounts and bank offers. The flagship OnePlus 15 will start at Rs. 81,999. The compact OnePlus 13s will start at Rs. 49,999 after applicable offers.

In the Nord lineup, the Nord 6, Nord CE6, and Nord CE6 Lite will be available at effective prices of Rs. 42,999, Rs. 33,999, and Rs. 27,499. On the N series, the N6 Lite will start at Rs. 14,999. The N6 and N6x will start at Rs. 21,999 and Rs. 17,499.

OnePlus has also added a Jade Mist colour for the Nord Buds 3r true wireless earbuds. The new variant will be available at an introductory effective price of Rs. 1,599 during the sale. The company said the Nord Buds 3r is currently the highest-selling TWS model by value on Amazon India and Myntra.

Tablet offers include the OnePlus Pad 4 at an effective price of Rs. 58,499 with a free Stylo Pro. The Pad Go2 will start at Rs. 28,499 and include a complimentary Go2 Stylo. The Pad Lite will be offered at Rs. 22,999. In audio, the Buds Pro 3 will start at Rs. 8,999. The Buds 4 and Nord Buds 4 Pro will start at Rs. 5,399 and Rs. 3,599.

OnePlus said the offers come as smartphone prices in India have risen on higher memory costs and currency swings. Citing Counterpoint Research, the company said average smartphone prices in India rose 16 percent in the first half of 2026, while its own average increase was 8 percent. It also cited Counterpoint to claim it was the fastest-growing brand among the top five in online channels above Rs. 20,000 in the second quarter of 2026, and the leading online brand in the Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000 band.

Disclaimer: This article only reports company sale claims. It is not a buying recommendation. Effective prices depend on bank offers, variants, and stock, and they can change. Readers should confirm the latest price on the official store before they purchase.

Samsung Launches Galaxy A08 in India at Rs. 18,499

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A08 in India. The phone brings a 6,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera to the company’s affordable range. It also gets a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and runs on the MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset. Samsung is promising six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The phone ships with One UI 9 and includes Circle to Search, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Samsung has priced the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB variant at Rs. 18,499. Buyers can choose Dark Blue, Green, or Silver. The handset is on sale through Samsung Exclusive Stores, partner retailers, Samsung.com, and other online platforms. Samsung is also offering zero-interest EMI plans of up to six months on eligible bank cards, and up to nine months through NBFC partners.

The Galaxy A08 runs Android 16-based One UI 9. The 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD panel refreshes at 90Hz. MediaTek’s Helio G99+ chipset pairs with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Users can expand storage by up to 2TB with a microSD card. Samsung Knox protects sensitive data such as passwords and biometric information.

Software extras include Circle to Search 3.0, Gemini, and Perplexity. Users can open Gemini and Perplexity by voice or by long-pressing the power button. The phone also supports Quick Share and Modes and Routines inside Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem.

The rear camera setup pairs a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. An 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture handles selfies and video calls.

Samsung fits a 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The handset is 8mm thick, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the front. It also carries an IP64 dust and splash rating.

Disclaimer: This article only reports publicly shared launch details. It does not offer buying advice or a recommendation. Prices, offers, and availability can change by seller. Readers should confirm the latest listing on Samsung’s official store before they purchase.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy SmartTag 3 With iPhone Support and Long Battery Life

Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3. The tracker has a compact body and works with iPhone models as well as Galaxy phones. It is meant to help users follow keys, wallets, luggage, and other items through the Galaxy Find Network and the SmartThings Find app. Samsung says Power Saving Mode can stretch battery life to as much as 790 days.

Sales start in South Korea on 7 October. A US launch will follow. Samsung plans more markets in 2027. Colours are Black and White. The price has not been announced.

The tag has a rounded shape and an aluminium-finished button. It can clip to keys, small bags, luggage, or a pet collar. Samsung says the new model is 35 percent smaller by volume and 33 percent lighter than the Galaxy SmartTag 2.

iOS support is new. Users can locate the tag from an iPhone through Samsung’s app. It is the first Galaxy SmartTag with cross-system support for Galaxy and iOS devices.

The body is IP67 rated for dust and water. Tracking uses Bluetooth 6.0 with channel sounding and Ultra-Wideband. The Galaxy Find Network can locate the tag even when it is out of phone range, through SmartThings Find. Samsung says that network includes more than 900 million Samsung devices.

Place Notification lets users set an area and get an alert when a tagged item enters or leaves it. Location History shows earlier places linked to the tag. Movement Detection Alert warns when the tag moves. NFC Lost Mode can show a registered contact or a short message when a compatible phone scans a lost tag. The button can also control SmartThings devices. Left Behind Alert warns when the phone loses its link to a tagged item.

Typical battery life is rated at up to 550 days. With Power Saving Mode on, Samsung claims as much as 790 days. India pricing and a local sale date have not been announced.

iQOO 16 Launches in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8,400mAh Battery

iQOO has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the iQOO 16, in China. The device arrives alongside the recently announced iQOO Pad Ultra and brings high-end hardware aimed at mobile gamers and power users.

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, which is built on a 2nm manufacturing process. Additionally, iQOO has paired the chipset with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

The iQOO 16 features a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. Furthermore, the screen supports a high touch sampling rate designed to improve responsiveness during gaming. The handset also offers up to 2,800 nits of peak brightness and carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

To maintain performance under heavy workloads, iQOO has equipped the phone with an upgraded vapour chamber cooling system. The large heat dissipation setup is designed to manage temperatures during extended gaming sessions and demanding tasks.

For photography, the device includes a triple-camera system on the rear. The setup consists of a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with digital zoom support, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Meanwhile, a 32-megapixel front-facing camera handles selfies and video calls.

The smartphone also supports video recording at up to 8K resolution. As a result, content creators have access to advanced imaging capabilities.

One of the standout features is its large 8,400mAh battery. In addition, the device supports 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, allowing users to recharge quickly.

Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The handset also features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

The iQOO 16 starts at CNY 5,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Higher-end models with additional memory and storage are also available. Buyers can choose from Chasing the Light, Legend, and Racing Track color options.

The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in China during October through Vivo’s online platform. With flagship hardware, advanced cooling technology, premium cameras, and a massive battery, the iQOO 16 aims to compete in the high-performance smartphone segment.

Oppo K14 Plus Launches in India from Rs 29,999 Ahead of October 8 Sale

Oppo has launched the K14 Plus in India. It is now the highest-end phone in the K14 family, above the K14 Lite, K14, and K14x. The set-up centres on a Dimensity 7360 Max chipset, a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel, an aluminium frame, and an 8,000mAh battery. Rear photography is a user-accessible 50-megapixel main camera.

Three variants are on the price list. The 6GB + 128GB model is Rs 29,999. The 8GB + 128GB model is Rs 32,999. The 8GB + 256GB model is Rs 35,999. Colours are Solar Orange and Star White.

Sale starts at midnight on October 8, 2026, on Flipkart and Oppo’s online store. Oppo says leading banks will offer a Rs 4,000 instant discount on day one. A six-month no-cost EMI option is also available. After that bank cut, effective prices would be Rs 25,999, Rs 28,999, and Rs 31,999.

The display is a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel at 2,772 × 1,272 pixels. Refresh rate is adaptive, with a 120Hz setting and a 144Hz maximum. The body carries an IP69K rating. Size is 162.6 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm. Weight is 207 grams.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 7360 Max uses an eight-core layout with a peak clock of 2.5GHz and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. Memory is up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Software is ColorOS 16 on Android 16. An in-display fingerprint scanner handles unlocking.

The main camera is 50 megapixels with an f/1.8 lens and two-axis optical image stabilisation. A 2-megapixel monochrome sensor assists portrait depth. Selfies use a 16-megapixel f/2.4 camera.

The 8,000mAh battery supports 45W wired charging and 10W reverse wired charging for accessories.

The K14 Plus is a large-battery mid-ranger, not a multi-lens camera flagship. Buyers get a high-refresh AMOLED screen, a tough rating, and a late-night October 8 sale window. Independent tests will show how the 45W charger fills that 8,000mAh cell.