Poco F7 5G has been announced in India with a huge 7550mAh battery and a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset under the hood. Here’s everything to know about the newly launched device from Poco.
Poco F7 5G: Price, Availability
The Poco F7 5G starts at Rs 31,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option while the 12GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs 33,999. The handset will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart starting July 1. It will be sold in Cyber Silver Edition, Frost White, and Phantom Black shades.
During the first sale, one can avail a discount of Rs 2,000 when using a HDFC, SBI, or ICICI bank card to purchase the device. Further, if you purchase the device on day 1 of sale, i.e. on July 1, you get Poco Shield which includes 1 year additional warranty and a 1 year screen replacement as well.
Poco F7 5G: Specifications
The Poco F7 5G sports a 6.83″ AMOLED Display with a 2772 × 1280 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 3200 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and 3840Hz PWM Dimming. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset paired with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
For optics, it features a 50MP Sony IMX882 f/1.5 primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. At the front, there’s a 20MP selfie sensor. The device has a 7550mAh battery in India while the global model has a 6500mAh cell. There is support for 90W fast wired charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging. The device runs on HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.
An in-display optical fingerprint sensor handles the biometrics. There is also Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity along with Bluetooth v6.0, NFC, 5G, and an IR blaster. The handset is IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated for protection against dust and water splashes. It also features an X-Axis linear vibration motor and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Nothing, the UK-based smartphone manufacturer is all set to debut its next flagship on July 1. Ahead of the launch, Nothing has detailed the glyph matrix features of Nothing Phone 3 which is set to be the replacement system for the glyph interface that contained a few LED lights on the back of previous Nothing smartphones.
In an interview with Design Milk, the company’s design chief, Adam Bates, explained how the new Glyph Matrix system in the Nothing Phone 3 will work. Nothing has already teased it in the past where one can notice its presence in the top-right corner at the back of the phone within a circular cutout.
Glyph Interface was about LEDs placed across the whole back of the phone with some of them serving individual features such as the charging indicator, notification indicator, as a progress bar for various functions, etc. The Glyph Matrix, on the other hand, “shrinks the lighting interface down to the top-right corner of the phone, replacing larger segmented light strips with a dense cluster of micro-LEDs. Though physically smaller, the new system offers a dramatic leap in versatility and animation,” the report read.
The Glyph Matrix is set to be much more programmable and expressive than Glyph Interface. Glyph Matrix will enable pixel-level responsiveness that will allow it to show symbolic visuals, custom animations, and reactive lighting in sync with sounds or user interactions.
Explaining the reason behind the compactness of the Glyph Matrix, Bates told the publication, “The decision to move to a smaller form factor came from the desire to do more with less.” “By condensing the system into a matrix, we freed up space inside the phone while enabling a much higher degree of programmability. The compact circular format also gave us a striking visual identity that’s immediately recognizable and unmistakably Nothing,” he added.
Despite being compact, the Glyph Matrix won’t lose the essence of Glyph Interface. “Users will still be able to assign lighting effects to different apps and notifications – just with much more room for creativity.”
As for the Glyph Matrix features of Nothing Phone 3, the system will enable dynamic animations, symbolic visuals, and pixel-level responsiveness in a way the Glyph Interface never could. It will unlock features where “sound and light evolve together to create personalized cues. These features transform the back of the device into an expressive, functional surface, something that doesn’t just alert you, but communicates with you,” said the Nothing official.
One will be able to see “movement, pattern formation, and fluid animations that give the phone a sense of personality,” Bates noted. “It can now form symbols, abstract visuals, and dynamic feedback, allowing users to connect with their device in an entirely new way.”
Vivo T4 Lite 5G has been announced in India as a rebranded iQOO Z10 Lite 5G that was announced earlier this month. The new T4 Lite 5G comes with a MediaTek Chipset under the hood, a dual rear camera setup, a 6000mAh battery, and more.
Vivo T4 Lite 5G: Price, Availability
The Vivo T4 Lite 5G is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant; Rs 10,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant; and Rs 12,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The device will be available in two color variants: Prism Blue and Titanium Gold.
Sale begins on July 2, 2025, across Flipkart, vivo India e-store, and all partner retail outlets. Additionally, on a purchase of the device, customers can avail a flat Rs 500 instant discount on making the payment with an SBI, HDFC, or Axis Bank Credit/Debit card.
Vivo T4 Lite 5G: Specifications
The Vivo T4 Lite 5G sports a 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 840 nits peak brightness, and 269 PPI. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage (eMMC 5.1 in the 6GB model), which is further expandable via a microSD card up to 2TB.
The handset runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 custom skin out of the box. The Vivo T4 Lite 5G features a dual camera setup on the back, with a 50MP f/1.8 Sony primary camer and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There is a 5MP f/2.0 shooter on the front for selfies. It is backed up by a 6,000mAh battery with 15W Fast charging support.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, 5G, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging. The handset gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is also IP64 rated.
Vivo X200 FE has been announced in international markets such as Taiwan as the brand’s compact flagship. The device is also expected to debut in India in July but an official announcement is awaited. The X200 FE offers a 6500mAh battery, dual cameras on the back, and more.
Vivo X200 FE: Pricing
The Vivo X200 FE comes in Black, Pink, Yellow, and Blue colours. While the device has been announced in Taiwan and will debut in Thailand on July 3, its pricing details are yet to be disclosed. The device is also available to pre-book in Malaysia. India launch of the device is also expected sometime during next month.
Vivo X200 FE: Specifications
The Vivo X200 FE features a 6.31-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED Display with quad-curved edges and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display on the X200 FE has a 1.5K pixels resolution, 460 ppi, HDR 10+, a dynamic 120Hz Refresh Rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage and 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
The Vivo X200 FE has a triple-rear camera setup that includes an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX921 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 Samsung JN1 ultra-wide angle unit with a 108-degree FOV, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto sensor with an f/2.65 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. It offers a 50MP f/2.0 selfie shooter at the front. The cameras support Zeiss optics.
The Vivo X200 FE comes equipped with a 6500mAh battery unit and 90W fast wired charging support. It also features an IP68 + IP69 rating making it water and dust-resistant. It runs on FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR) blaster, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It also has a stereo speaker setup and an X-axis haptic motor along with an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.
Google AI mode experiment, which debuted in the US earlier this year, is now being made available in India. According to Google, “the new AI Mode experiment in Search uses advanced reasoning, thinking and multimodal capabilities from Gemini to help with even your toughest questions.”
Google AI Mode Now in India
“You can ask whatever’s on your mind and get an AI-powered response with the ability to explore further with follow-up questions and helpful web links. AI Mode does the heavy lifting for you, intelligently organizing information and gives you easy-to-digest breakdowns,” reads the Google Labs page while describing the feature.
With Google AI Mode in Search, users get the ability to go deeper through follow-up questions and helpful links to the web regarding their search query. a custom version of Gemini 2.5, it lets you ask longer, more complex or nuanced questions that would have previously required multiple searches.
“In fact, early testers of AI Mode are asking much longer queries – 2-3x the length of traditional searches – showing that people are already using it for their toughest questions. It’s particularly helpful for exploratory questions and for more complicated tasks like comparing products, planning a trip, or understanding complex how-tos,” said Google in a blog post.
AI Mode uses Google’s query fan-out technique. It breaks the user’s question into subtopics and issues a multitude of queries simultaneously on the user’s behalf, enabling Search to dive deeper into the web than ever before. “This helps you discover even more of what the web has to offer and find incredible, hyper-relevant content that matches your question. You can also easily ask follow-ups like, “Can you suggest some activities that they can do independently” to dig even deeper.”
Furthermore, you can not only access high-quality web content, but also tap into fresh, real-time sources like the Knowledge Graph, info about the real world, and shopping data for billions of products.
Google notes that users in India use Google Lens more than anywhere else in the world. As a result, AI Mode is designed to be multimodal so you can ask questions in whatever way feels most natural—whether that’s with text, your voice, or by taking or uploading an image.
To ask your questions using your voice, simply tap the microphone icon and ask your query in AI Mode. Google is further bringing powerful capabilities of Lens into AI Mode, allowing you to easily ask complex questions about what you see.
How to Use Google AI Mode in India?
To use the new AI mode in search, sign up for it in Google Labs. Once you enable it, you can access it via the web or the Google app, next to the tabs which take you to Shopping, Images, News, etc.
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event which will be held in New York and will be live streamed via Samsung’s official social media handles. At the event, the company is expected to debut a load of new hardware, including the next generation foldables, and here’s a roundup of everything you can expect to see there.
Samsung Opens Pre-booking For Fold 7, Flip 7 in India
Customers in India can pre-reserve the next generation Galaxy devices, starting today, by paying a token amount of INR 2000. Customers who pre-reserve will get benefits worth up to INR 5999 on purchasing the next Galaxy. They will also be eligible for early delivery. One can pre-reserve the devices by visiting Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, Amazon.in, Flipkart.com and leading retail outlets across India.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: Details, Expected Launches
On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom India, and Samsung India’s YouTube channel beginning at 07:30 pm IST.
”The next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be unveiled,” said the company.
As for what to expect from Samsung at the Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event, here’s a list:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7
The next generation foldables from Samsung are right around the corner. The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 will be unveiled at the event and both of them have already leaked in detail before in terms of design. The Fold 7 is set to be a considerably thinner than its predecessor while the Flip 7 will bring a completely redesigned cover screen that stands in line with the competition.
CAs for the expected specs, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely sport a 8.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display with 2194 x 1968 pixels resolution, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and 120Hz adaptive Refresh Rate that can go down till 1Hz. The display on the outside will be a 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. It has 2520 x 1080 pixels resolution, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate same as the inner panel, going down till 1Hz.
The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It could run on Android 16 based One UI 8.0 that will get 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of monthly security updates.
For optics, you may get a triple camera setup at the rear. This includes a 200-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 sensor with a 123-degree field-of-view (FoV) and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, 3X optical zoom, and OIS. There will be two front cameras on the phone. The one present alongside the front display is a 10-megapixel f/2.2 lens, while the one present inside the fold under the main display is a 4-megapixel f/1.8 sensor.
Connectivity options may include 5G, LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. There may be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security while the device could be IP48 rated also. Finally, the handset could be backed by a 4400mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging along with wireless charging support.
Coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the device may sport a 4.0-inch panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 306 ppi and a Resolution of 748 x 720 pixels. It could feature a 6.85-inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable main display. This one has a 2640 x 1080 pixels resolution, 22:9 aspect ratio and an adaptive Refresh Rate ranging from 1Hz up till 120Hz.
This phone will likely be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 SoC that was announced earlier this week, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 could come with a dual-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50-megapixel f/1.8 sensor with OIS and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. On the inside, it gets a 10-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may pack a 4000mAh battery. It will charge at 25W speeds with a wired charger, and supports fast wireless charging 2.0 along with reverse wireless charging as well.
Connectivity options should include 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Z Flip 7 will run on One UI 8.0 based on Android 16 and will get 7 years of major OS upgrades and security patches. There will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, along with stereo speakers for audio. The device should be IP48 rated also.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Image Credit: Evan Blass
Aside from the flagship foldables, Samsung is also expected to launch a Fan Edition foldable that could be called Z Flip 7 FE. This foldable will likely be cheaper than the Z Flip 7 and will retain the design and specifications of last year’s Z Flip 6, except for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip which will be replaced by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400, as per the rumours.
If that’s true, then the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE sports a 3.4-inch panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 306 ppi and a Resolution of 748 x 720 pixels. It features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable main display. This one has a 2640 x 1080 pixels resolution, 22:9 aspect ratio and an adaptive Refresh Rate ranging from 1Hz up till 120Hz.
This phone could come with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE may come with a dual-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50-megapixel f/1.8 sensor with OIS and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. On the inside, it gets a 10-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could pack a 4000mAh battery and charge at 25W speeds with a wired charger, and may also support fast wireless charging 2.0 along with reverse wireless charging as well.
Connectivity options may include 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Z Flip 7 FE should run on One UI 8.0 based on Android 16 and will get 7 years of major OS upgrades and security patches. There may be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, along with stereo speakers for audio. The device could also be IP48 rated.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series
The design of all of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series has been leaked before. Galaxy Watch 8 series renders show that the lineup will have a consistent design language across all three models. All three of the watches wil have a squircle dial, departing from the circular dial on the Galaxy Watch and Watch Classic models we have seen before.
While the dial is squircle, the display will remain round on all three. The vanilla Watch 8 will simply have a flat display with a thin bezel. The Watch 8 Classic gets a time-marker bezel as well as a rotating bezel that will make a comeback from the Watch 6 Classic.
The classic model this year also gains the new round quick button we saw on the Ultra model last year, which the 2025 Ultra model will also have. Aside from that, all three of them also have a couple of regular buttons as well. The design for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 remains largely the same, except that it will be made available in new shades this time.
Another recent report suggests that the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic could arrive in a single 47mm size and could pack a 435mAh rated battery, which typically translates to a 450mAh typical capacity. Compared to the 47mm Watch 6 Classic, which had a 425mAh battery, this year’s model will have a marginally bigger cell.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
The FE model of the Galaxy Buds 3 may also be unveiled at the event. While the Galaxy Buds Core are likely arriving this week, the Buds 3 FE will have a different set of features and specs. Unfortunately, details regarding its specs and features are scarce at the moment.
This is all the hardware one can expect to see at the Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event. We should get to know more about these devices as the launch nears.
As India’s digital gaming market experiences a surge in real-money gaming, questions of regulation, user protection and ethical gameplay have come to the forefront. At the centre of this evolving landscape is Zupee, an online skill-based gaming platform, which has taken a markedly cautious approach to scaling, even though it has surpassed 100 million downloads and boasts 9 million monthly active users with digital versions of nostalgic Indian games like Ludo and Snakes & Ladders. For Govind Mittal, the company’s Chief of Staff, the challenge has been clear: to grow the platform without compromising on compliance, user safety or long-term integrity.
“Real-money gaming is not just about the product-market fit,” Mittal said to The Mobile Indian in an interview. “It’s about trust, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
Regulatory shifts and responsible scaling
The sector has faced increasing scrutiny in India, with concerns over addiction, financial risk, and regulatory compliance. Mittal says these challenges have shaped Zupee’s internal culture.
“One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced at Zupee has been scaling the platform responsibly in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment,” he said.
To address this, Mittal says he LED efforts to embed a “governance backbone” across the company, from age verification and compliance teams to partnerships with legal advisors and audit firms.
“We built agile, cross-functional teams that could respond quickly to policy shifts,” he said. “I worked closely with product, legal and marketing to make sure we were not just compliant, but leading the way on ethical gaming.”
Tackling addiction and user harm
Online gaming platforms, especially those involving real money, are often criticised for enabling addictive behaviour and financial strain. Mittal says Zupee has tried to incorporate user protections directly into the platform.
“At Zupee, responsible gaming isn’t a checkbox – it’s part of the platform’s DNA,” he said.
The firm has introduced daily and monthly spending limits, self-exclusion tools, and identity checks. It also uses AI to detect gameplay patterns that may indicate problematic behaviour.
“Our refund policies are transparent, and our customer service team is trained to intervene when necessary,” Mittal added. “My goal has always been to ensure our platform empowers users, not exploits them.”
Emphasising fairness and transparency
Zupee positions its games as skill-based rather than chance-driven – a crucial distinction in India’s regulatory framework. Mittal says transparency has been key to building public trust.
“All our game mechanics are based on skill, not chance, and gameplay is strictly human vs. human, with no manipulative design,” he said.
The company has partnered with international auditors and undergone evaluations to certify the fairness of its systems, including an audit by consulting firm Arthur D. Little.
“Players have full access to their gameplay and spending history,” he added. “Fairness isn’t just a promise – it’s been tested, audited and institutionalised.”
Growth driven by trust
While Mittal declined to disclose specific conversion rates from free to paying users, he emphasised that Zupee’s monetisation strategy prioritises sustainability over short-term revenue.
“A large percentage of our users come organically, often through referrals,” he said. “We don’t push upsells aggressively. Conversion is important – but retention through trust is what we truly value.”
Preserving nostalgia while pushing forward
Part of Zupee’s appeal lies in how it has reimagined familiar Indian games for the digital age. Mittal said maintaining cultural relevance while modernising the experience has been a careful balancing act.
“The challenge was to innovate without losing the emotional pull,” he said. “It’s a tightrope walk – modernising the experience while staying authentic.”
Zupee has introduced real-time multiplayer features and added layers of skill and technology, including blockchain for fairness and security.
What’s next?
Zupee is now exploring new categories, including light-strategy games and educational formats. However, Mittal says the company is not interested in following trends for the sake of growth.
“Every new format must pass our internal test, evaluating for skill orientation, engagement, cultural relevance and scalability,” he said. “Innovation without governance is risky. I focus on ensuring we do both.”
As Indian authorities consider new frameworks to regulate online gaming, Zupee’s approach may offer insight into how the industry can evolve, with innovation, but also with safeguards.
JioRouter AX6000 has been announced in India, allowing multiple devices, like phones, laptops, TVs, and smart gadgets, to access high-speed internet simultaneously when connected to the Wi-Fi 6 router. It also supports features like Dual-Band WiFi, Jio True AI Mesh coverage, and smart home connectivity.
JioRouter AX6000: Price, Availability
The AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router is priced at Rs 5,999, and it is available for purchase via the Amazon India website.
JioRouter AX6000: Features
Designed for high-speed streaming, lag-free gaming, remote work, and managing multiple smart devices, the new router is tailored for the connected demands of modern households.
The Jio Wi-Fi 6 Universal Router supports ultra-fast speeds of up to 6 Gbps, leveraging the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology. It covers up to 2,000 sq. ft., making it suitable for most medium to large-sized homes. With Jio’s True AI Mesh support, users can expand their network using compatible extenders (sold separately), eliminating dead zones and ensuring seamless internet access throughout the home.
The router also boasts advanced features such as OFDMA and MU-MIMO for efficient multi-device handling, ultra-low Latency for gaming and video conferencing, and smart Band steering, which automatically shifts devices to the optimal Frequency band between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. High-gain antennas and beamforming further enhance signal strength and stability.
Security has also been upgraded with WPA3 Encryption to safeguard the network from cyber threats. Additional features include parental controls for monitoring kids’ online activity and a guest network for secure, isolated internet access for visitors.
Importantly, the router is universally compatible and works with all internet service providers via an Ethernet cable, making it a versatile choice for Indian consumers looking to upgrade their home network setup.
JioRouter AX6000: How to Set Up?
Download the JioHome App (from Play Store or App Store).
Connect the Jio Router with Modem using LAN cable & power it on.
“Follow the on-screen instructions in the JioHome App to complete setup in less than 10 minutes,” according to Jio.
Samsung has announced a new flagship Chipset dubbed Exynos 2500. Successor to last year’s Exynos 2400, Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 features a customized 4th generation Xclipse 950 GPU, is made on a 3nm node, and has a Cortex-X5 prime core. The chipset is expected to make an appearance next month inside the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Here’s everything else to know about the chip.
Exynos 2500 SoC: All Details
Thanks to Exynos 2500’s powerful NPU that can run up to 59 trillion operations per second (TOPS), the chip brings on-device AI that represents a 39% improvement over its predecessor.
The NPU embedded in the Exynos 2500 features two 12K MAC clusters creating an impressive 24K MAC capability, which is significantly higher than the previous model’s 17K MAC performance. It also brings enhanced vector engine efficiency for generative AI model acceleration.
Built on 3nm Gate All Around (GAA) process technology, the Exynos 2500 provides better power efficiency and enhanced heat dissipation at a much reduced chip thickness through fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP), says the brand. Plus, further optimization has been achieved through the modifications to CPU core structure and implementation of an Analog GNSS interface.
Exynos 2500 has adopted the Arm Cortex-X925 and has ten cores in a 1+7+2 arrangement. Big-core performance has also improved by a claimed 15% over the predecessor. There’s the Cortex-X5 ticking at 3.3 GHz, two Cortex-A725 cores running at 2.74 GHz, five Cortex-A725 cores running at 2.36 GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores running at 1.8 GHz clock speed.
The Exynos 2500 adopts new image quality improvement features, including multi-layer noise reduction (MLNR), enhanced temporal & spatial noise reduction, as well as its premier Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) tone mapping function for sharper contrast in the area of detail.
It comes with AI-based image processing and supports ultra-high-resolution cameras that shoot up to 320MP. It also allows for 8K video recording and playback of 60 FPS and 30 fps, respectively. Thanks to an upgraded image signal processor, you can shoot vivid images and videos in high resolution.
The chip is powered by a customized 4th generation Xclipse 950 GPU. The Xclipse GPU’s increased rendering speed improves hardware-accelerated ray tracing for smoother, more immersive gaming experiences.
The Exynos 2500 provides seamless communication through its 5G NR modem that supports the latest 3GPP Rel. 17. The modem enables downlink speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps for FR1 and 12.1 Gbps for FR2. It also supports up to 1024-QAM, which is a spectral efficiency more than 20% improved over existing modems.
Furthermore, the Exynos 2500’s built-in modem has non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities that utilize satellites for free-flowing connectivity even in cellular dead zones. The Exynos 2500 also comes with a built-in GNSS block and allows the latest connectivity features — such as Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 — to interface.
The chip can support 4K/WQUXGA Resolution displays running at 120 Hz refresh rate. There’s support for UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5x RAM.
While Samsung didn’t officially reveal the first device to use this chip, it is expected to be the Galaxy Z Flip 7 that will reportedly debut on July 9th.
AI+ Smartphones today unveiled the names and camera configuration of its first variants: Pulse and Nova 5G. The design and colour options for the AI+ Nova 5G and AI+ Pulse have also been revealed. “The two models are designed to meet the evolving expectations of Indian users, offering reliable performance, strong imaging capabilities, and a clean hardware experience,” the company said.
The company has revealed that both the smartphones feature a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor. “The setup is designed to deliver clear, detailed photos across everyday conditions,” according to the brand. A single-tone flash complements the rear module, while the front camera is placed in a notch. The design on the back seems unique but the front design looks old considering what other brands are offering in the same space.
”AI+ Nova 5G smartphone is built for high-speed performance and next-generation connectivity. AI+ Pulse smartphone is focused on smooth, everyday functionality. Both models are engineered for real-world responsiveness across multitasking, media, and communication, without unnecessary complexity,” said the brand. The brand has previously confirmed that the devices will run on NxtQuantum OS.
The Nova 5G is set to be made available in Pink, Blue, Black, Green, and Purple shades. The company says that the user data will be stored on MeitY-approved servers hosted by Google Cloud within India. While the company hasn’t confirmed an exact launch date, it says the devices will be sold exclusively via Flipkart and will arrive sometime in July 2025.
For those uninitiated, Alcatel, under the leadership of Madhav Sheth in India, recently re-entered the smartphone market. At the same time, Sheth is also spearheading NxtQuantum Shift Technologies as its founder and CEO, which is set to launch a new smartphone under the AI+ brand in India. The launch was supposed to happen by June end but has now been postponed to July.
