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Ahead of its China launch, Vivo X300 Ultra appears in hands-on photos showing a noticeably thicker Zeiss camera module compared with the X200 Ultra. Render estimates suggest the camera bump could be around 17 mm thick in total, while the body sits at about 8.19 mm. The device comes in several colors, with European pricing leaks hinting at a quick international rollout after the official launch in China.
Apple is reportedly testing a 200-megapixel telephoto camera sensor (1/1.2-inch) for the iPhone that could ship next year, per leaker Digital Chat Station. If true, the high-resolution sensor would boost detail and cropping flexibility, aligning with Oppo and Samsung tech trends, though Apple’s roadmap remains speculative as rumors move toward future iPhone generations.
The Guardian’s iPhone 17e review finds Apple’s cheapest new iPhone upgraded with the faster A19 chip and 256–512GB storage, MagSafe and USB‑C, a 6.1-inch OLED screen, and strong battery life (~52 hours), all in a familiar iPhone 14‑style body with a single 48MP rear camera; it lacks ultrawide/telephoto, wifi 7, Thread and UWB, making it a solid budget option for Apple basics at £599 but not ideal for photography enthusiasts.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 keeps its pocketable chassis while adding a bigger 4300 mAh battery and 256GB base storage in a 6.3-inch, lighter body. It hides fingerprints well with a satin back, sticks to a familiar camera setup (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto) and the same 25W charging, but adds no major camera upgrades or periscope zoom. Priced from about $900 with color options and trade‑in deals, it emphasizes endurance and ergonomics over new imaging tech.
Oppo’s Find N6 debuts as a premium Asia‑only foldable with a sub‑9mm profile and a hinge aimed at a near‑zero crease. It features a 6.62-inch front display and an 8.12-inch inner screen, a 7‑core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a massive 6,000mAh battery with up to 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a high‑end camera setup led by a 200MP main sensor with Hasselblad collaboration plus 50MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto. A new Oppo AI Pen stylus and iPhone Connect boost productivity and cross‑ecosystem sharing. Prices start at ¥9,999 (~$1,450) in China, and there’s currently no US/Europe availability.
A roundup of five Switch 2 accessories to boost comfort, streaming, and multiplayer fun: the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller; the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera for in-game video and chat; Tokluck's Switch 2 Sports Accessories Bundle for motion-based play; FYOUNG Car Headrest Mount for in-car gaming; and the POWKONG Switch 2 TV Dock with 4K60 output and multi-controller charging—each with price points and generally strong ratings.
A Tom’s Guide feature highlights three practical iPhone camera tricks: record video directly from Photo mode by long-pressing the shutter (with a lock option for hands-free capture and the ability to snap photos without stopping video); use Live Text to extract and act on text found in the camera frame (calling numbers, opening URLs, copying text); and extract the best still frame from a Live Photo by editing and choosing a Key Photo, turning a potentially imperfect shot into a sharp keep.
Apple’s foldable iPhone is still on track for a September launch. A Samsung panel may reduce the crease but not eliminate it. The outer display will use a hole-punch camera with a surrounding Dynamic Island; the inner display will also use a hole-punch cutout (no under‑display camera). When opened, the UI will resemble an iPad-like multitasking layout but will run iOS (not iPadOS). It will feature 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB/512GB/1TB, with the top model potentially costing around $3,000 due to higher memory costs.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max brings the A20 Pro, a brighter LTPO3 OLED panel (~2000 nits), vapor-chamber cooling, 12GB RAM, and a 48MP front camera, plus improved telephoto low-light performance and under‑display Face ID with a smaller Dynamic Island. It keeps a 6.9-inch display and about the same 5,100mAh battery, delivering faster performance and better efficiency over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which remains strong but slightly outpaced. Upgrade is most appealing to users seeking the latest silicon, camera enhancements, and connectivity upgrades (Wi‑Fi 7, expanded 5G).
New CAD renders and leaks suggest Apple’s foldable iPhone (iPhone Fold) will have a wider external design, a 5.5-inch external display and about a 7.8-inch inner screen when opened, four cameras in total (two on the back and two selfie cameras), plus a front pinhole camera when closed and an additional pinhole on the left when opened; release is rumored for fall 2026, but nothing is confirmed yet.
First CAD renders of Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold show a slimmer body and redesigned rear camera housing, but otherwise preserve the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s silhouette with unchanged bezels and ports, while suggesting camera upgrades and a thinner profile in future updates.
DxOMark finds the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 200 MP main camera improves detail and low‑light noise versus the S25 Ultra, and skin tones are better, but it still trails the iPhone 17 Pro in detail and noise; autofocus may miss faces and bokeh artifacts appear, while the other rear cameras remain largely unchanged.
Rumors say Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll 5G will feature a 12.4-inch motorized rollable display that unfolds to a tablet-sized screen to eliminate the crease, backed by a 3000-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1–144Hz refresh, and a privacy layer. Power allegedly comes from a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm) and an 8,000mAh stacked battery, while the camera setup reportedly includes a 324MP main sensor and a 50MP telephoto (10x), all housed in a Grade 5 titanium frame with S Pen support (2.1ms latency). A late-2026 release is anticipated, though details remain unconfirmed rumors.
PCMag compares the iPhone 17 and the cheaper iPhone 17e, showing the 17e starts at $599 but trims features like a 60Hz display, one rear camera (no ultra-wide), a smaller front camera, weaker battery life estimates, and less robust connectivity, while both share the A19 chip and storage options; overall the iPhone 17 offers better display, cameras, battery, and network capabilities, at a $200 premium, making it the more capable choice for most buyers.
Hands-on at MWC 2026 shows Honor’s Robot Phone with a fold-out 200‑MP gimbal camera that stabilizes video and enables AI tracking, aiming to combine phone and pro-style camera in one pocketable device. It could appeal to creators, but the ‘robot friend’ concept and broader rollout remain unclear.