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OnePlus has unveiled the China-exclusive 15T, a compact flagship powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, featuring a 6.32-inch 165Hz OLED screen, up to 1TB storage and 16GB RAM, a 7500mAh battery, and 100W wired/50W wireless charging, plus IP68/69K water resistance and Wi‑Fi 7. Prices start at 4299–5699 yuan (~$625–$830). Western availability remains uncertain, with talk of a possible India-focused 15s variant.
OnePlus has officially revealed the OnePlus 15T, a compact flagship set to launch soon in China. The phone shows a familiar design with a squircle camera module, 6.3-inch flat display (with rumors of a 165Hz refresh rate), a dual rear camera arrangement, a 3.5x periscope telephoto lens, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It sports a 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging and carries strong ingress protection (IP ratings) and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. It will be offered in brown and green colorways, but OnePlus has not confirmed a global release date yet.
OnePlus has officially confirmed its next compact flagship, the OnePlus 15T, a successor to the 13T. A March launch is rumored, with no formal specs yet; leaks suggest a 6.32-inch 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a dual 50MP camera setup (main + telephoto), a 16MP selfie camera, and a battery around 7,500mAh. In some markets outside China it may arrive as the OnePlus 15s.
Samsung is set to unveil its first 2026 devices at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco tomorrow. The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to echo the S25 in design, with all models likely powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and possibly some regions receiving Samsung's Exynos 2600. Qi 2 wireless charging is supported but there may be no built-in magnets, suggesting a milder launch focused on AI as a personal, adaptive feature. Expect coverage of foldables and broader gear around the event window, with the keynote livestreamed on YouTube.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, posts top Geekbench scores (single-core 3,852; multi-core 11,738), beating the iPhone 17 Pro Max (3,792 / 9,831) and the Exynos 2600 (3,336 / 11,369) in regional variants, signaling a Snapdragon-driven performance edge for Samsung's latest flagships, though Exynos remains in play on some markets with a 2nm process.
Geekbench results show a Galaxy S26 Ultra with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (up to 4.74 GHz) posting 3,601 (single-core) and 10,686 (multi-core). The Exynos 2600 scores 3,336 / 11,369, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max with the A19 Pro posts 3,775 / 9,749. In these tests, the Snapdragon edges the iPhone on multi-core but trails it on single-core, while Exynos leads in multi-core. Final device specs and performance may vary at launch; Galaxy Unpacked is rumored for Feb 25.
Geekbench 6 results for the Galaxy S26 Ultra show its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, likely overclocked to about 4.74 GHz, scoring 3,601 (single-core) and 10,686 (multi-core). In comparison to the Apple A19 Pro, the A19 Pro is ~7% faster in single-core, while the Galaxy’s chip leads by ~6% in multi-core, indicating the new S26 Ultra is competitive with Apple's latest; the boost clock aligns with Samsung’s “For Galaxy” strategy.
Lenovo has officially teased the Legion Y700, a next-gen compact Android gaming tablet, showing black and white promo images with an RGB ring light. Leaked details tip 8.8-inch LCD with 3K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a ~9000mAh battery, and a 50MP rear camera. Launch is expected in March, initially for the Chinese market with no confirmed global availability.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to finally move from 8-bit panels with FRC to a native 10-bit display on the new M14 OLED, promising over 1.07 billion colors, better gradients, and reduced color banding. The panel is said to be thinner, more power-efficient, and potentially brighter, with a 6.9-inch flatter screen designed for easier S Pen use. If true, Samsung is expected to ship the device with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in late February 2026, per tipster Ice Universe who claims the info is 100% accurate.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is set for a July 2026 release with a lighter 200g frame and a slightly larger inner display, plus laser-drilled crease reduction for a smoother fold. It drops the S Pen to preserve a slim profile but upgrades cameras to a 200 MP main sensor, 50 MP ultrawide, and a 12 MP, 3x telephoto setup. Power comes from a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (with potential Exynos variants in some regions) and a 5,000 mAh battery with faster charging up to 45 W. Competition is heating up as Apple enters the foldables space and Samsung reportedly toys with a second model, the Widefold, to challenge Apple’s offering, all while premium pricing signals continued emphasis on top-tier features and build quality.
Leaked details of the OnePlus 15T suggest a 194g phone with three color options, RAM/storage up to 16GB/1TB, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a compact 6.31-inch 165Hz display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, wireless charging, and a 7,000 mAh battery, with no major camera upgrades over the 13T; it may launch in India as the 15s.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to debut in early 2026 with significant upgrades including a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor globally, a redesigned ergonomic and thinner body with rounded corners, and a focus on high performance and user comfort, marking a major hardware shift for Samsung.
The OnePlus 15 is now available for purchase in the US through the official website and Amazon, featuring multiple color options, high-end specifications like Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.78-inch display, and advanced camera systems, with prices starting at $899.99.
Samsung chose to use the older Snapdragon 8 Elite instead of the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Galaxy Z TriFold, citing a focus on product perfection, likely due to cost considerations and limited production volume, which suggests a strategic move to save on chipset expenses despite the premium price of the device.
The OnePlus 15, launched in China and set for global release on November 13, features a flat, ceramic-like textured metal frame, a large 6.78-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, up to 1TB storage, a versatile camera system, and a massive 7,300mAh battery with fast charging, promising to be a top Android flagship of 2025.