In August, Poco, Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, Google and others launched the Redmi Note 17, Galaxy S26 FE, Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Fold, Poco M8x, Vivo S2 and more in India. This month, Apple, Xiaomi, and Vivo are slated to b…

In August, Poco, Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, Google and others launched the Redmi Note 17, Galaxy S26 FE, Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Fold, Poco M8x, Vivo S2 and more in India. This month, Apple, Xiaomi, and Vivo are slated to bring new phones in a wide range of price bands in India.Vivo T5Vivo T5 teaser.Vivo is all geared up to launch the T5 series in India this week on September 2.It is said to come with 6.8-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, IP69 water-and-dust resistant rating. It will be available in two colours royal bronze and silver green.Inside, it will come with MediaTek 7500 Turbo octa-core chipset with advanced vapour chamber, Android 16-based OriginOS 16, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage and a 7,050mAh battery.It will also feature dual camera module– featuring a main 50MP camera with secondary sensor and LED flash on the back. And, a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calling.Xiaomi Redmi 17Redmi 17 teaser.Xiaomi Redmi 17 is all set for launch in India on September 3.As per the official teaser, the India market-specific device is confirmed to come with a 7,900mAh battery, 400mAh more than the global variant. Also, it will support 44W fast wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging capability.The new Redmi 17 is said to come with a 50MP main AI camera on the back, an 8MP selfie camera on the front, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 octa-core processor and also feature a big 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate.It is likely to come with Android 16-based HyperOS 6.And, the Redmi 17 will be available in three colours– absolute black, endless blue and eternal orange. Going by the official website, only the orange model seems to have a faux leather-like texture.Apple iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone UltraApple Event is titled– ‘Surprise and shine.’ hinting the company will be foraying in to all-new product categories with new CEO John Ternus.Apple is all geared up to host the event next week on September 9 in Cupertino.Like the previous September Fall event, Apple is most likely to launch new iPhones. But, there will be a special mobile with a foldable display, which the fans have been waiting for more than five years.It is expected to bring at least three new iPhones– the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the all-new iPhone Fold, aka iPhone Ultra.The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to retain the design and come with incremental upgrades in terms of longer battery life, improved camera life and a powerful processor to deliver smoother performance.[Representative Image] In Picture: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.That said, there won’t be any compromise on security, as it will feature an advanced Face ID biometric sensor which promises accurate recognition of the owner’s face in any light condition and quickly unlocks the home screen.The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max variants will feature 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, respectively. They will sport an advanced LPTO+ display technology, which promises an improved immersive viewing experience with more brightness and yet consumes less power.Further, the iPhone 18 Pro devices are expected to be powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chipset manufactured by TSMC’s 2nm process, which promises a significant performance boost and also increases battery life compared to the predecessor.[Representational Image]In Picture: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.They are also said to feature a slimmer bezel and a smaller Dynamic Island.The devices will also come with the next-generation C2 modem for stable 5G cellular connectivity. Additionally, Apple is expected to announce 5G connectivity via satellite for web browsing, an upgrade over the predecessor. The latter currently allows SOS SMS when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity.Additionally, Apple is expected to incorporate a new N2 chipset to deliver stable wireless connectivity. It will support the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technology.The iPhone Fold, aka Ultra, will be the star of the September event, a tribute to commemorate Apple’s 50th anniversary.Recently leaked prototype images indicate that the iPhone Fold will feature a mini pocket book-style design, resembling a thick Passport and the recently announced Galaxy Z Fold8.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cover display folded (left) and unfolded.It will feature a wide display panel with a compact form factor. It is most likely to feature a 5.3-inch cover display that, when unfurled, opens to a 7.6-inch screen, a tad smaller than the iPad mini. It is said to come with an advanced, flexible OLED panel with no noticeable crease in the middle.Also, the foldable iPhone will be one of the thinnest in the market. It is said to feature a 4.9mm thickness, thinner than the iPhone Air (5.6mm) and when folded, it will be around 9.8mm.Apple iPhone Fold.The new iPhone Fold is said to feature a titanium-based hinge to hold the two display panels in place and be able to last several years.However, due to design limitations, Apple may ditch the FaceID sensor and bring back the TouchID security feature.Besides new iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Ultra, Apple is expected to bring Watch Series 12 along with the Watch Ultra 2 with incremental upgrades compared to the predecessor.Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro MaxRedmi Note 17 Pro Max teaser.Last month, Xiaomi launched the standard Redmi Note 17 (review) and now, it has announced to bring the Pro Max variant to India later this month.Though the teaser doesn’t mention the specific date, but is speculated to debut around second or third week of September.Global variant of the Redmi Note 17 Pro comes with a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and a massive display and a 9,000mAh battery with 67W charging.On the other hand, The Pro sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, and a mammoth 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging.That said, Xiaomi may bring the devices with slight change in internal hardware, as it has done with Redmi Note 17 and other models before it.Xiaomi usually bring some India market-centric feature to make it more appealing to the fans.Google Pixel Watch 5: Key health tracking and safety features you should know Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech.

Source: Deccan Herald