Apple’s First Bezel-Less Full Screen iPhone Reportedly Delayed Beyond 2026

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch as the successor to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which was unveiled in China in February. Key details of the upcoming handset have surfaced online over the past few weeks. The phone is expected to launch with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and run on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 out-of-the-box, similar to the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro handsets, which were introduced in October. Several expected features of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, including camera specifications, have been tipped previously. The same details have been leaked again alongside the phone’s probable launch timeline.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launch Timeline, Camera Features (Expected)
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch in China in February 2025, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese). He added that the launch will take place “really the end of the month​​,” which suggests it could happen on February 28, 2025.

Another tipster Smart Pikachu backed this claim in a separate post, adding that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra was expected to arrive with an upgraded macro sensor, large aperture across the focal range and low-light telephoto camera.

In a different post, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra would likely get a 1-inch 50-megapixel main rear sensor, a secondary 50-megapixel sensor paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens and another 50-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capacity. The quad rear camera unit of the handset is tipped to include a 200-megapixel telephoto shooter as well with support for up to 4.3x optical zoom.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on Chinese Certification Site
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Feature IP68/IP69 Rating
Previous leaks have suggested that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to get a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, IP69-rated builds for dust and water resistance and wireless charging support. The handset will likely get a 2K quad-curved display and ship with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 were launched in China on Thursday. The new OnePlus Ace series handsets come with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The phones boast 6.78-inch displays with 1.5K resolution. The Pro model is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition SoC, while the Ace 5 sports a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. They have a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and Ace 5 are also available for purchase in China.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, OnePlus Ace 5 Price
The price for the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is set at CNY 3,399 (roughly Rs. 39,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The 16GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB models are priced at CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 42,000), CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 46,000), CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 49,000), and CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 54,000), respectively.

It is offered in Starry Purple, Submarine Black, and White Moon Porcelain-Ceramic colour options. There’s also a White Moon Porcelain-Ceramic Special Edition, that is priced at CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. Rs. 50,000) for the 16GB + 512GB model and CNY 4,799 (roughly Rs. 56,000) for the 16GB + 1TB storage model.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus Ace 5 is priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model. The 16GB + 256GB version is priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,000), while the 12GB + 512GB model costs 2,799 (roughly Rs. 32,000). The 16GB + 512GB model and 16GB + 1TB storage models are priced at CNY 3,099 (roughly Rs. 38,000) and CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 40,000), respectively. It is offered in Full Black, Celadon-Ceramic Special Edition, and Gravitational Titanium shades.

The Celadon-Ceramic Special Edition is priced at CNY 3,099 for the 16GB + 512GB model and CNY 3,599 for the 16GB + 1TB model.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, OnePlus Ace 5 Specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and Ace 5 run on Android 15 with ColorOS 15.0 on top and feature a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,264×2,780 pixels) display with 93.9 percent screen-to-body ratio, 450ppi pixel density, up to 1,600 nits global peak brightness, and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The handsets have a metal middle frame and glass back. They include a three-stage alert slider.

Oppo Find N5 is said to be in the works as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which debuted in October 2023. Oppo is yet to confirm an exact launch date for the foldable phone, but an Oppo official seemingly asserted that the Find N5 would launch early next year. The Find N5 is believed to be known as the OnePlus Open 2 in markets outside China. The OnePlus Open came as a rebranded version of the Find N3. The new Find N5 is expected to be one of the first foldables to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The Executive Director of Oppo, Zhou Yibao, in a response to a Weibo user’s question, revealed (via) that the Oppo Find N5 will be launched in China before the Oppo Find X8 Ultra. The launch of Find X8 Ultra is expected to take place after the Chinese New Year. This suggests that the foldable phone will be unveiled before January 29. It is likely to be sold as the OnePlus Open 2 outside of China.

Additionally, Indian tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) on X claimed that the OnePlus Open 2 will be launched sooner than reported. It was earlier said to go official after the Chinese New Year.

OnePlus Open 2 and Its Sibling May Run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip
Concrete information about the hardware specifications of the Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 is not out yet. However, recent rumours suggest that the phone will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. If true, this would be a leg up over Samsung’s Galaxy foldable smartphones. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is more powerful and efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC used in Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

If OnePlus or Oppo launch the new foldable in January, it could deliver a severe blow to Galaxy Z Fold 6 sales. It would give an early competition for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 that is expected to be unveiled in the second half of next year, presumably in July.

The Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 are expected to carry a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit. It is expected to support wireless magnetic charging. They are likely to have a thinner and lighter build compared to the Oppo Find N3 and OnePlus Open. The phones could offer 2K resolution displays, an IPX8-rated waterproof build, and an alert slider.