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Nothing Phone (3), Nothing Headphone (1) Launched in India

Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing (1) have been announced in India and around the globe. The new flagship smartphone from Nothing packs a new Glyph Matrix system that replaces the Glpyh Interface from previous Nothing phones. The Headphone (1) on the other hand comes with support for LDAC codec, 40mm drivers, and more.

Nothing Phone (3): Price, Availability, Specs

Nothing Phone 3 colours

The Nothing Phone (3) is available in two variants: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB which are priced at Rs 79,999 and Rs 89,999, respectively. The device can be pre-ordered in India via Flipkart and other retail stores starting July 1, 2025.

As a special launch offer, customers who pre-book will receive the Nothing Ear free with their Phone (3). All the consumers who pre-book the Nothing Phone (3) or purchase the device on 15th July will also receive 1-year additional extended warranty.

Nothing will also offer up to 24 months No-Cost options across leading banks. Available in Black and White shades, one can further avail an instant bank discount of Rs 5,000 with ICICI and IDFC bank cards. It will go on sale via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and all leading retail stores starting from July 15, 2025.

The Nothing Phone (3) sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K Resolution (2800 x 1260 pixels) LTPS Flexible which has adaptive 30Hz to 120Hz refresh rate support, 10-bit colour depth, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and a 1000Hz touch sampling rate. It is protected with 7i.

The Nothing Phone (3) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Processor which is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. There’s no support for expandable storage. The Phone (3) runs on Android 15 OS based Nothing OS 3.5 and will receive 5 years of major OS updates and 7 years of security patches.

The Phone (3) sports triple rear cameras including a 50-megapixel f/1.88 OV50H primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel f/2.2 Samsung JN1 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.68 Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom. At the front, the device gets a 50-megapixel f/2.2 sensor.

The device is backed by a 5500mAh battery with support for 65W wired fast charging. Further, there’s 15W Qi wireless charging support with 5W reverse wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.

The handset supports Dual-SIM connectivity with 5G support. Apart from that, you get Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6.0, NFC, Dual-Band GPS, eSIM support, and a USB-C port for charging. For audio, there are 2 high definition mics with dual stereo speakers. The device is also rated.

Nothing Headphone (1): Price, Availability, Specs

Nothing headphone 1 colours

The Headphone (1) from Nothing costs Rs 21,999 and will be available in Black and White shades. They can be pre-ordered starting July 4, 2025 via Flipkart. Consumers can also avail a special introductory launch day price of Rs 19,999 on the first day of sale, which is July 15, 2025.

Nothing will also offer 12 months No-Cost EMI options across leading banks on purchase from offline stores. The Nothing Headphone (1) will go on sale via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Myntra, Vijay Sales, Croma, and all leading retail stores.

The new over-ear headphones from Nothing weigh in at 329g and pack 40mm drivers along with support for LDAC codec. Nothing partnered with British audio company KEF for the tuning of audio in its first pair of headphones. You further get adaptive bass enhancement, Spatial Audio, on-head detection, as well as an 8-band EQ.

The headphones support up to 42dB Adaptive ANC along with a Transparent mode. You get multiple controls such as buttons, roll, and paddle for volume and music playback.

With a single press of the button, users can activate Channel Hop: a quick-switch feature that cycles between recent audio apps and favourite functions without digging through menus or switching screens. It’s built for speed and convenience – perfect for jumping between music, podcasts, and voice notes while commuting, working, or exercising. The Button can also be configured to trigger voice commands, launch News Reporter, or open Essential Space – a second memory designed to capture voice notes, reminders, and fleeting thoughts.

Google Fast Pair is also supported on the Nothing Headphones (1), along with Microsoft Swift Pair, Multipoint connectivity, LED charging status, low lag mode for gamers, personal sound profile, and Find My Device. It connects wirelessly over Bluetooth v5.3 and one can customise the features via the Nothing X app.

As for runtime, there’s a 1040mAh battery inside the headphones that can get you up to 80 hours of playback time with ANC off and up to 35 hours with ANC enabled. If you play music with LDAC codec enabled, runtime with ANC would be 30 hours and 54 hours without ANC. You can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a 5-minute charge when ANC is off.

Google Rolls Out Start Another Chat Shortcut for Gemini on Android

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Google is rolling out a small but notable feature for Gemini on Android devices. The Start Another Chat shortcut for Gemini on Android allows users to quickly initiate a new chat through the pop-up of the currently ongoing chat which removes the hassle of first opening the Gemini and then selecting the option for a new chat.

We noticed the feature on two of our devices where the new Start Another Chat shortcut for Gemini on Android is shown if you summon the assistant through the ‘Hey Google’ phrase or the power key. Once you finish your prompt, the new shortcut button is shown on the top, next to the speaker icon.

Start another chat shortcut for Gemini on Android

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If you go on to press it, Gemini resets the dialog box and brings you back to start a new chat with the AI assistant. Earlier, to start a new chat, you’d have to open the app in full screen and tap the back button within the app at the top left corner. With the new shortcut, it becomes easier to open a new chat session with Gemini through the chat box itself.

Meanwhile, earlier last month, Google announced the launch of Gemini in Google Docs on Android with a limited feature set. The company said it is bringing the power of Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices so that you can understand, summarise, and ask questions about documents on mobile. As a result, you can use Gemini to surface insights and key points on-the-go. Plus, Gemini in Docs on Android is available in 20+ languages.

Report: Apple to Rely on Anthropic or OpenAI to Power Siri

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Apple’s Siri is in a weird position at the moment considering it hasn’t been given the upgrade it was promised months ago due to which it majorly lacks behind its competitors. However, a new report suggests that Apple could be eyeing AI technologies from Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri.

The report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple has talked with both Anthropic and OpenAI about using their large language models for Siri, and has asked them to train versions of their models that could run on Apple’s cloud infrastructure for testing. Apple relying on Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri could be a notable sign that the company is struggling with its own AI models which may not be enough to bring an upgrade for Siri that is of Apple’s standards.

The company currently relies on its in-house technology, known as Apple Foundation Models, to power most of its AI features. It had also been planning to launch a new version of its voice assistant based on this technology in 2026. The revamped Siri was teased back in 2024 and the company also announced a partnership with OpenAI to power Siri features where the assistant would forward the query to ChatGPT for a more detailed and relevant reply.

The capabilities that were teased would allow to Siri to access users’ personal data and analyse on-screen content to better fulfil queries. The company also demonstrated technology that would let Siri more precisely control apps and features across Apple devices. While Apple initially announced plans for an early 2025 release, it ultimately delayed the launch indefinitely. The new features are now expected to debut in Spring of 2026.

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”Apple’s investigation into third-party models is at an early stage, and the company hasn’t made a final decision on using them, the people said. A competing project internally dubbed LLM Siri that uses in-house models remains in active development,” said Bloomberg.

Senior executives at Apple, including Craig Federighi, do not see the “need for Apple to rely on its own models — which they currently consider inferior — when it can partner with third parties instead, according to the people,” the report read.

If Apple does opt for this route, it would mirror Samsung’s approach where most of its Galaxy AI features are powered by Google’s Gemini nano model. Bloomberg said that in talks with both Anthropic and OpenAI, the iPhone maker asked for customized versions of Claude and ChatGPT that could run on its Private Cloud Compute servers — a system built on high-end Mac chips that Apple already uses to power its advanced in-house models.

The reason behind using Apple’s own servers is in the interest of users’ privacy which it thinks it’ll be able to safeguard better instead when using third-party infrastructure.

As of now, Apple hasn’t been able to reach a deal with Anthropic due to disagreement on financial terms. Anthropic “is seeking a multibillion-dollar annual fee that increases sharply each year. The struggle to reach a deal has left Apple contemplating working with OpenAI or others if it moves forward with the third-party plan,” Bloomberg’s sources said.

Google Pixel 10 Series Specs Leaked Ahead of Launch

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If rumours are to be believed, Google will be launching its next-gen Pixels in August and ahead of the launch, the Pixel 10 series specs have been leaked, which give us a good idea of what to expect from the devices. Here’s everything to know about the new leak for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL specifications.

Pixel 10 Series Specs: Everything to Know

The Pixel 10 series specs were leaked by Android Headlines. The report suggests that the Pixel 10 will sport a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection, 2000 nits brightness in HBM model and 3000 nits peak brightness. It will be powered by the Tensor G5 chipset, manufactured by TSMC on a 3nm node, paired with 12GB of and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

Pixel 10 render
Pixel 10

Under the hood, there’ll be a 4970mAh battery with wired charging speeds increasing to 29W, and wireless speeds of 15W over Qi2. For optics, there’ll be a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 10.5-megapixel 5x telephoto sensor.

Speaking of downgrades, in comparison to the Pixel 9, the Pixel 10 comes with an inferior camera setup, no vapour chamber, and no 7. However, it does sport a brighter display, a telephoto sensor, a larger battery with faster charging speeds along with a more efficient and powerful chip.

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Coming to the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL specs, they’ll have a 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch display, respectively. These will continue to support LTPO technology with 1-120Hz refresh rates, along with 3,000 nits of peak brightness. They will also use Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back.

Both of them will be powered by the Tensor G5 paired with 16GB of RAM. However, storage is where things differ just a little bit. The Pixel 10 Pro will sport 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. The Pixel 10 Pro XL on the other hand will skip the 128GB model, and offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

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Pixel 10 Pro

The camera setup remains largely the same on the two as their predecessors, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto lens. The front-facing camera will still be a 42-megapixel shooter. The report says that both the ultra-wide and the telephoto shooters will be capable of macro this year.

The Pixel 10 Pro will sport a 4,870mAh with 29W wired charging while the Pro XL will have the largest ever battery in a Pixel, with a 5200mAh cell charging at up to 39W speeds. The Pixel 10 Pro battery seems to be smaller than that of the Pixel 10, likely due to the inclusion of the vapour chamber in the Pro model which the vanilla model lacks.They’ll have 15W wireless charging support with Qi2 tech.

Pixel 10 Series Launch Date (Leaked)

The Pixel 10 series will likely be announced on August 20 with sales beginning from August 28, according to rumours. We’ll know more once an official confirmation from the brand comes in.

Realme 15 Series India Launch Teased

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Update 08/07/2025: Realme India has confirmed that the Realme 15 series will be launched in India on July 24. The series will consist of the Realme 15 and the 15 Pro. The Realme 15 Pro is confirmed to be made available in three colour options: Flowing Silver, Velvet Green, and Silk Purple.

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Realme 15 series India launch has been teased by the brand with no exact date confirmation as of now. The new devices will succeed the Realme 14 series from earlier this year and will consist of the Realme 15 and the Realme 15 Pro. A few details of the latter have also been leaked before.

Realme 15 Series India Launch

The launch of the devices was confirmed via Realme’s website where a microsite for the devices has been created. As of now, there are no leaks which suggest how the devices’ design looks. However, a report from earlier this month revealed the storage variants and colour options for the Realme 15 Pro 5G.

The report from 91Mobiles, citing unnamed sources, stated that the Realme 15 Pro, bearing model number RMX5101, will be launched in four variants in the country — 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. In addition, it is said to come in flowing silver, silk purple, and velvet green colour options. The device may be launched at a similar price point as the Realme 14 Pro 5G, which started at Rs 24,999.

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As for the vanilla version, that will come in 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB variants and will be available in the same colour options as the Realme 15 Pro except for the silk purple shade which will be replaced by the silk pink. Aside from that, we don’t know anything else about the devices.

The devices could compete with competitors under the Rs 30,000 mark in India. However, these are purely speculations and leaks so take them with a pinch of salt. The Realme 15 series India launch may take place towards the end of July.

Google Announces HDR Editing in Google Photos: All Details

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Google has announced HDR Editing in Google Photos that allows users to make select edits to their photos while keeping the HDR format for the photo which wasn’t available earlier. “This means your edited photos will maintain their contrast and highlights to always look their best,” said Google.

With HDR Editing in Google Photos, HDR photos can keep their full dynamic range and crucial HDR metadata even after editing with features like Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, and Portrait Light.

To dial in the perfect look for your photo and style, you can also edit how bright your image is through the new “Ultra HDR” tool. As part of this update, you’ll also notice that the previous “HDR” tool has been renamed to “Tone,” which better reflects its function.

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Aside from that, Google has also made upgrades so users can enhance SDR photos to HDR, which makes the photos pop with brighter highlights, deeper contrast, and “stunning clarity on modern HDR-capable displays.”

Meamwhile, Google also announced that it is bringing “best of Photos’ classic search feature into Ask Photos and improving latency, so you can get fast help with simple and complex queries in one place.” You’ll now see results right away while Gemini models continue to work in the background to find the most relevant photos or information for more complex queries.

Furthermore, Ask Photos is also rolling out more widely which means users in the US will be able to use the feature without being a part of the early access test.

Vivo X Fold 5 India Launch Teased

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Vivo X Fold 5 India launch has been teased by the brand. While the brand didn’t confirm the exact date, we can expect the device to launch sometime during next month. Furthermore, the device was launched in China earlier last week, so there’s a chance that the Indian variant might also come with the same specs.

Vivo X Fold 5 India Launch

Vivo X Fold 5 India launch was teased through Vivo India’s X account, where the caption read, “What you’re seeing is just the beginning. The real story unfolds soon. Stay tuned for more. #vivoXFold5 #SoLightSoStrong.” This confirms that the device is all set to arrive soon, sometime likely in July. The brand should also be confirming an exact date in the coming weeks. Vivo also created a microsite which confirms some of the specs of the handset that are identical to the X Fold 5’s Chinese counterpart.

The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro launched in India earlier in June 2024 and started Rs 1,59,999 for the sole 16GB + 512GB version. In China, the X Fold 5 costs CNY 6,999 (approx Rs 83,900) for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the top-end model costs CNY 9,499 (approx Rs 1,13,900) for the 16GB + 1TB model. It is available in white, green, and black shades in the region.

The Vivo X Fold 5 has an 8.03-inch inner display with a Resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is an 8T LTPO panel that can reach up to 4,500 nits of local peak brightness. It gets a 413 ppi. The cover display is 6.53-inch in size with a resolution of 1172 x 2748 pixels, 457 ppi, and a 120Hz refresh rate, supporting the same 4,500 nits of peak brightness as the foldable panel. They have support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10+.

The X Fold 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. For optics, it gets a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with an f/1.6 lens paired with OIS, a 50MP f/2.1 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto camera with 3x Optical Zoom and OIS. For selfies, there’s a 20MP f/2.4 sensor both on the external and the internal screen as well.

The device is backed up by a 6000mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Connectivity options on the device includes Dual 5G, Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 7, dual-SIM 5G, GPS, IR Blaster, NFC and a USB-C 3.2 Gen1 port. It also gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics. It is also IP58 and IP59+ rated for dust and water resistance. The Vivo X Fold 5 has stereo speakers and runs on OriginOS 5 based on Android 15.

The device also has support for Apple’s ecosystem, including the MacBook, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and also Apple’s iCloud. However, support for Apple Watch will be pushed via an OTA update at a later date. Moreover, to connect the watch to Vivo’s foldable, it first needs to be paired with an iPhone.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Launched in India: Price, Specs, Availability

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has been announced in India with an Exynos chipset under the hood. The same device was recently launched in Korea as the Galaxy Jump 4. The Galaxy M36 5G has triple rear cameras, a notch on the front, and more. Here’s everything to know about it.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Price, Availability

The Galaxy M36 5G will be priced at Rs 17,499 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs 18,999 while the top-end 8GB + 256GB trim costs Rs 21,999. It will go on sale starting July 12 during the Amazon Prime Day event and consumers can avail an introductory offer of Rs 1,000 discount with select bank cards. The handset comes in Serene Green, Orange Haze, and Velvet Black shades.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Specifications

The Galaxy M36 5G sports a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an Infinity-U notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, 1000 nits brightness, and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 Chipset under the hood. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W Fast charging support.

It gets up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of optics, there are triple cameras on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The phone gets a 13MP f/2.2 snapper on the front for selfies.

The handset has a single speaker and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, it gets Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, and 5G. The handset also gets a USB-C port charging. It runs on Android 15-based One UI 7.0 and will receive 6 years of OS upgrades along with 6 years of security patches.

Noise Buds Marine TWS Earbuds With Full-Metal Case Launched in India

Noise Buds Marine earbuds have been announced in India as the country’s first earbuds to come with a full-metal alloy case. The buds also offer support for Active Noise Cancellation, dual device pairing, quad mics, ENC, and more. Here are all the details of the earbuds.

Noise Buds Marine: Price, Availability

Noise Buds Marine will be available at Rs 2,499, with a special price of Rs 1,499 for the pass holders who have pre-booked the device. They are available in Marine Black and Marine Grey colours. The product is now live on gonoise website, and can also be purchased from Amazon and Flipkart starting July 1, 2025.

Noise Buds Marine: Specifications

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The Buds Marine introduces a metallic design-first approach. Packed in an alloy metal case, the company claims that the buds offer a premium feel in the hand. Designed to go wherever you go, the earbuds come with a detachable chain, “allowing users to carry them in style,” said Noise.

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Equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (up to 32dB), the buds pack 13mm drivers that handle the audio. Noise Buds Marine comes with Dual Device Pairing, allowing users to stay connected to both laptop and phone — no switching needed. Quad Mic ENC ensures clear call quality even in noisy environments, while Low Mode makes it ideal for gamers.

With Instacharge, 10 minutes of charging gives up to 120 minutes of playtime. Further, they offer a total battery life of up to 35 hours. The earbuds also feature v5.3 for fast, stable connections and are rated IPX4 water-resistant.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2, Redmi K80 Ultra Announced: Everything to Know

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Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 and Redmi K80 Ultra have been launched in China where the former acts as the successor to last year’s MIX Flip. The second-gen flip foldable from Xiaomi packs a sizable battery for a foldable, with its capacity being 5165mAh. Here’s everything else the devices have to offer.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2: Price, Specs

Xiaomi mix flip 2 colours

The MIX Flip 2 costs CNY 5,999 (approx Rs 71,600) for the 12GB + 256GB model, CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 77,600) for the 12GB + 512GB version, and CNY 7,299 (approx Rs 87,000) for the 16GB + 1TB model. It is available in multiple colour options such as Purple, Green, Checkered Gold, Silver, and more.

The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 sports a 4.01-inch external cover display which is a AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 3200 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and 1392 x 1208 pixels Resolution with a 460 ppi. Then there is a 6.86-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED folding display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3200 nits peak brightness, 300Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision support, and 1224 x 2912 pixels resolution.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It packs a 5165mAh battery with 67W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

For optics, you get a 50MP f/1.7 Light Fusion 800 primary camera with OIS, and a 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. There’s a 32MP f/2.0 front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers. The device runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2 on top.

Redmi K80 Ultra: Price, Specs

Redmi k80 ultra launched

Redmi K80 Ultra comes in Sandstone Gray, Moon Rock White, Spruce Green and Ice Front Blue colours. It starts at CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 31,000) for the 12GB + 256GB version and CNY 3,799 (approx Rs 45,300) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB version.

The Redmi K80 Ultra sports a 6.83-inch 12-bit OLED display with 1280 x 2772 pixels resolution, 3200 nits peak brightness, up to 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive HDR, up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, 447 ppi and HDR10+.

The K80 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 out of the box.

The K80 Ultra sports dual cameras on the rear, including a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera with OIS, LED flash, joined by an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. There’s a 20MP camera sensor on the front for selfies and video calls. It further packs an in-screen 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, IP68-rated body, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The K80 Ultra packs a 7410mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging.