February ends with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) starting Monday, while Xiaomi reveals its 15 Ultra for China, featuring a 200MP telephoto camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite. Global availability is anticipated at MWC. Samsung’s Android 15 One UI 7 rollout begins April 18 for Galaxy S24, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6, followed by other models on April 25. On March 2, Samsung will launch the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56, all with 6.7-inch displays, 50MP cameras, and 5,000mAh batteries. Nothing’s Phone (3a) Pro and Tecno’s new products will debut soon, emphasizing AI advancements.
As February comes to a close, the Mobile World Congress is set to commence on Monday, with Xiaomi introducing its 15 Ultra smartphone for the Chinese market. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra meets our expectations as a formidable camera device, further enhanced by a 200MP 100mm f/2.6 telephoto camera and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for improved performance.
Anticipation builds as Xiaomi is projected to announce the global release of the 15 Ultra just before MWC kicks off tomorrow.
We have received information regarding which Samsung devices will receive the Android 15 One UI 7 update next. The Galaxy S24 series, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, will lead the rollout on April 18, followed by the S23 series, Z4 series, and A54 on April 25.
Among the key enhancements are the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and an upgraded 6,000mAh battery.
The device features a 200 MP telephoto lens.
The Android 15 update will first roll out to the Galaxy S24 series, as well as the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6.
Shifting focus to Samsung, the company is set to unveil the Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56 on March 2. Key leaks have clarified some specifications: all three models will sport a 6.7-inch 1080x2340px display. The A56 and A36 will include built-in fingerprint scanners, while the A26 will feature a capacitive one integrated into the power button. For camera designs, the A56 and A36 will use punch-hole designs, while the A26 will utilize a notch.
Powering the Galaxy A56 is the Exynos 1580 SoC (specifically in Europe) with 8GB of RAM. The A36 features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, configurable with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. In contrast, the A26 relies on the Exynos 1380 chipset, also paired with 6/8GB of RAM. Each model comes equipped with a 50MP main rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). All three smartphones will house a 5,000mAh battery. Reports suggest they will launch in early March at prices comparable to their predecessors: €299 for the A26, €379 for the A36, and €479 for the A56 in Europe.
As expected, the launch event is just around the corner.
A substantial leak has revealed over 100 images of the phones in various protective cases.
The trio is anticipated to be officially announced very soon.
Last year’s Galaxy A55 and A35 only received 4 OS updates.
The Nothing team has highlighted the design behind the Phone (3a) Pro, set to launch on March 4. This is an engaging read, and we recommend checking out the article below.
Tecno has confirmed its lineup for MWC, which includes the Camon 40 series, the MegaBook S14 laptop, and AI Glasses. We will cover these announcements as they unfold.
The final design is largely influenced by the display and camera arrangement.
AI highlights will play a significant role in these innovative products.
This folding screen device reportedly shares the same aspect ratio as Apple’s smallest tablet.