This week saw the unveiling of numerous exciting gadgets and technologies, catering to a range of budgets. POCO debuted the C85 5G in India, featuring a substantial 6000 mAh battery, while Lava introduced the Play Max 5G, boasting a large full-HD+ display and impressive performance.
Nothing launched the Phone (3a) Community Edition, designed in collaboration with its user community. Additionally, Google enhanced access to advanced AI by rolling out its AI Plus subscription service. More gadget news is anticipated as the year draws to a close.
POCO C85 5G
The POCO C85 5G smartphone has made its debut in India. It is equipped with a 6000mAh battery and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. Featuring a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the device showcases a dual-tone design and measures just 7.99 mm in thickness. The POCO C85 is reported to last over two days on a single charge.
Lava Play Max
The Lava Play Max marks the latest addition to Lava’s Play series. Its 6.72-inch fullHD+ display also offers a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Powered by a 5,000mAh battery and the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, this smartphone is touted as the first in its class to feature a vapor chamber, ensuring consistent thermal performance during intensive gaming or multitasking.
Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition
This edition of the Phone 3a, created in response to ideas from the Nothing community, includes selected contributions in hardware, software, accessories, and marketing. The Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition will be available exclusively at a special drop event in Bengaluru on December 13.
Huawei Mate X7
After launching in China, the Huawei Mate X7 foldable smartphone has now made its global debut. It is powered by the Kirin 9030 Pro processor and comes with 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. In Europe, the single variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at EUR 2,099 (approximately ₹2,20,000) and is available in Nebula Red, Brocade White, and Black.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Note 15 Pro 5G
Following their introduction in China, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Note 15 Pro 5G, and Note 15 5G launched in Poland. The base model sports a 108-megapixel primary camera, while the Pro+ and Pro variants feature a 200-megapixel rear camera. The 8GB + 256GB variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is priced at PLN 1,999, or about ₹49,000.
Honor Magic 8 Lite
The Honor Magic 8 Lite has been launched in the UK. It features a robust 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery, enhanced durability, and superior water and dust protection, making it suitable for rigorous daily use. The device also boasts a 6.79-inch 1.5K OLED display with a peak HDR brightness of 6,000 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
OnePlus 15R Ace Edition
Ahead of its official launch in India, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 15R will be available in three color options. The Electric Violet variant, known as the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, will be released on December 17, along with Charcoal Black and Mint Green.
Jolla Phone
Making its return to the smartphone market, Jolla has introduced the privacy-centered Linux-based Jolla Phone. Featuring a 6.36-inch full-HD AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and approximately 390 pixels per inch, the Jolla Phone is expected to retail between EUR 599 (around ₹62,900) and EUR 699 (approximately ₹73,400). It will be available in Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and EU nations.
