So second week of 2025 has ended, and we’ve got everything from shiny new gadgets at CES ‘25 to leaks that are getting the rumor mills buzzing. First off, realme is gearing up for a big launch with the 14 Pro series. Meanwhile, OnePlus has dropped the OnePlus 13 and 13R, POCO dropped its X7 series, and OPPO’s got the Reno13 and Reno13 Pro making their mark in the market too.
But wait, it’s not all about the phones (though, let’s be real, we’re kind of obsessed with them). There’s also other news—NVIDIA announced their RTX 50 series at CES, Samsung is innovating with TVs, and Lenovo is showing off a rollable ThinkBook.
So grab your coffee because there’s a lot to unpack this week. Let’s dive in.
New Launches
realme 14 Pro+ was launched in China with a 6.83-inch OLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate, IP68/69 rating, and color-changing back. Converted price: ₹30,500 for the 12 GB + 256 GB trim.
Redmi 14C has been launched in India with a 6.88-inch display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, priced at ₹10,000.
OnePlus 13 series: OnePlus 13 launched at ₹69,999, and OnePlus 13R launched at ₹42,999. Read more here.
OPPO Reno 13 series: Reno 13 starts at ₹37,999 for 8GB + 128GB; Reno 13 Pro priced at ₹49,999 for 12GB + 256GB. Available starting 11th January. Read more here.
POCO X7 series: POCO X7 is priced at ₹22,000 for 8GB + 128GB; X7 Pro starts at ₹28,000 for 8GB + 256GB and goes up to ₹30,000 for 12GB + 256GB. Bank offers and coupons are available. The X7 Pro sale begins on 14th January; X7 starts on 17th January. Read more here.
NVIDIA RTX 50 Series: Announced at CES.
- RTX 5070: $549
- RTX 5070 Ti: $749
- RTX 5080: $999
- RTX 5090: $1,199
Read more here.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Series unveiled at CES. The series includes 14-inch, 16-inch, and 15-inch Galaxy Book 5 360 models. All are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series processors, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, and AI features.
ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro are now available in the US.

Lenovo Legion Tab 2025 has been announced with an 8.8-inch 165 Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 900 Nits brightness, priced at $500.
Lenovo Legion Go was also introduced, in two versions—SteamOS ($500) and Windows 11 ($730).
realme Neo 7 SE’s battery size has been confirmed to be 6,850 mAh or 7,000 mAh (typical).
POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition has been launched in Malaysia. It won’t be coming to India. Read more here.
Lava Pro Watch V1 has been launched in India with an IP68 rating, a 2-year warranty, and Bluetooth calling. The price is ₹2,399.
Amazon Echo Spot: A smart speaker with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker and a 2.83-inch touchscreen display. It is priced at ₹22,999. Read more here.
Motorola G05 has been launched in India with the Helio G81 processor, priced at ₹6,999. Read more here.

Sennheiser SoundProtex: Earplugs launched in India for ₹1,990. Read more here.
New Updates
iOS 18.2.1 was released with critical bug fixes, following the iOS 18.2 launch last month.
OnePlus 13R’s first software update brings new watermarks and changes. OnePlus 13 is still running the November patch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim’s disappointing Geekbench results with low scores for Snapdragon 8 Elite multi-core. Single-core 3,005; multi-core 6,945.
Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ leaked price suggests a hike of €100 on each model. The S25 will still start at 128 GB.
iPhone 16E leaked specs suggest a 6.06-inch FHD+ display, Face ID, Apple A18 chip, and expected price around ₹49,900.
Samsung Galaxy A36 is said to feature 45W fast charging, similar to the A56.
iPhone 17 Pro’s camera specs leaked, expected to feature a 48 MP periscope lens (uncertainty about the periscope).
Samsung Vision AI: Showcased at CES alongside new TVs and projectors, teasing XR features and new AI tools.
OnePlus/OPPO Find My Device: OnePlus 13/13R can now be located even when switched off. Read more here.
OnePlus Replacement Plan: 180-day replacement program announced for Indian customers.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series: One UI 7 Beta 3 update released, includes bug fixes and a new charging animation.
NVIDIA has announced work on ARM chipsets in collaboration with MediaTek.
WhatsApp is expected to soon allow the creation of personalized AI chatbots.
Announcements This Week
Lenovo announced new tablets, laptops, monitors, and gaming ports at CES 2025, including refreshed ThinkPad, ThinkBook, Yoga, Idea, and Legion series.
Ultrahuman showcased the world’s first luxury smart ring made of 18-carat gold and rose gold at CES 2025. Read more here.

AMD’s announced Radeon 9000 desktop processors, available Q1 2025. Also introduced are processors for laptops and handheld gaming PCs.
Samsung showcased stretchable screens and unveiled the world’s first transparent micro-LED display at CES 2025.
NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming coming to India and Thailand in 2025.
Lenovo released the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable display at CES 2025, expanding from 14 inches to 16.7 inches.
Samsung Vision AI announced new Neo QLED smart TVs and The Frame Pro at CES 2025.
TECNO Starry Optical Fiber Technology: They demonstrated optical fiber and mini-LED tech in the Phantom V Flip 2’s back.
Samsung XR features were teased via CES showcase, with AI-powered Click-to-Search and Copilot.
Qualcomm X-Series SoCs: New chips for mid-range laptops starting at $600, featuring 8-core design and 45 TOPs of power.
Upcoming Launches
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Launch is expected in February, before MWC 2025. Read more here.
realme 14 Pro series: Launching on 16th January at 12 PM in India. Focused on design and cameras, both Pro and Pro+ feature Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
Infinix Smart 9 HD is launching in India on January 17th with color options: Metallic Black, Mint Green, Standstone Gold, and Neo Titanium.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series: The Unpacked event has been confirmed for 22nd January. It includes four devices—S25, S25 Plus, S25 Slim, and S25 Ultra. Read more here.
realme Neo 7 is expected to arrive in global markets soon. It features the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 50 MP camera, 16 MP selfie, 7,000 mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.
Samsung Tri-Fold Smartphone is expected in April 2025 with limited availability (300,000 units). Read more here.
OPPO Find X8 Mini: Rumored specs include a 6.31” display, Dimensity 9400 SoC, and 8 MP ultra-wide camera, rest similar to OPPO Find X8. It will launch alongside the Find X8 Ultra in China and could launch as a rebranded OnePlus 13 Mini globally. Read more here.
Samsung Galaxy A36, M06, and F06 5G: Certified for Wi-Fi, headed to India and select markets.
Mark Gurman says that the new iPad and iPhone SE (16E) are expected to launch by April 2025.
New Leaks and Rumors
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Bluetooth S Pen gestures might be removed, retaining only note-taking features.
iPhone 17: Rumored design change with a curved frame connecting seamlessly to the back glass, reminiscent of the pre-iPhone 12 era.
Galaxy S25 Ultra and Plus: Leaked in blue colorway and Spigen cases; renders confirm very minor design tweaks over the S24.
Xiaomi MIX Flip 2: Expected to feature a larger battery and thinner, lighter build.
vivo X200 Ultra: Leaked renders show a massive camera module. Rumored specs include 2K OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 1 TB storage, 6,000 mAh battery, and 100W charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series specifications leak suggests no real upgrades over the Galaxy S24 series—just Snapdragon 8 Elite and a few new Galaxy AI features. S25 Ultra: Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2,600 Nits peak, Storage/RAM: 12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB, 5,000 mAh, 45W wired, 25W wireless. Read more here.

Samsung Galaxy A56: Certification confirms a 5,000–5,100 mAh battery.
OnePlus 13 Mini/13T: Leaked specs suggest a 6.31-inch OLED LTPO display and Snapdragon 8 Elite, with a 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP camera setup. Read more here.
Redmi K80 Ultra: Leaked specs suggest a flat 1.5K resolution screen, Dimensity 9400 chipset, and IP68 certification.
iQOO Z10 Series leaked: It includes iQOO Z10, Z10X, Z10 Turbo, and Z10 Turbo Pro. The series will be focused on large 7,000 mAh batteries. Z10 Turbo Pro expected with Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset, scoring over 2M on AnTuTu.
iQOO Z10: Leaked specs suggest a 6.7-inch OLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, 7,000 mAh battery, expected to launch in April 2025.
Samsung One UI 8: New features include Decal Shader support, allowing wallpaper textures to adapt across icons and third-party apps. Read more here.
Global News
HONOR has officially entered the Indonesian market.

OPPO Reno 13F series was announced globally, including the Reno 13F (Helio G100, 4G) and Reno 13F 5G (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 5G).
Latest Auto News
TATA has re-launched the Smart Trim, replacing the Smart (O). It costs Rs. 8 lakhs (ex-showroom), with features like 16-inch wheels and multiple drive modes. Read more here.

Nexon Creative variant priced at ₹11 lakhs (ex-showroom); includes a 360-degree camera, cruise control, and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
For the TATA Nexon 2025, two new colors have been added: Royale Blue and Grassland Beige; Flame Red and Purple discontinued.

Mahindra has launched the top-tier Pack 3 variants of its electric SUVs, BE 6 and XEV 9e, with test drives starting in three phases from January 14, 2025. The BE 6, priced at ₹26.90 lakhs, offers a 682 km range, while the XEV 9e, priced at ₹30.50 lakhs, delivers 656 km per charge. Both feature advanced interiors, level-2 ADAS, and unique designs, with bookings starting February 14, and deliveries starting in March 2025. Read more here.

Sony and Honda unveiled the Afeela 1 EV at CES 2025, starting at ₹77 lakh. With a 91 kWh battery offering a 483 km range, it features ADAS, AI assistant, dual motors (482 bhp), and Tesla Supercharger support. Pre-orders are open in California, with global sales in 2026. Read more here.

Hyundai Creta Electric was revealed at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, including dual-tone interior color schemes and customizable 8-way powered front seats. Read more here.

Ather 450 Series: Launched new electric scooters, including the Ather 450X, 450S, and 450 Apex for 2025. Read more here.
And that’s a wrap!
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