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Asus might soon refresh its premium smartphone lineup in India. The Taiwanese tech giant is expected to bring the high-end Zenfone 9 to the country. However, the handset will be released with a different moniker called the Asus 9z. The change in name comes following the trademark issues with the ZenFone labeling. Asus had dropped the ZenFone branding for the Indian market a few years back and has been following this sales strategy each year. The Asus 9Z launch details along with features are listed below.

Asus 9Z India Launch Soon

The Asus 9Z is expected to launch sometime later this week. While the exact launch date is not announced the company is expected to dish out the details soon via its official social media handles. The upcoming handset will be the rebranded version of the Asus ZenFone 9 which has already been introduced outside India.

The device will only have a different name. The specifications and features will be identical to the international model. Separately, a YouTuber called Sahil Karoul suggested the Asus 9Z will be launched on August 23 in India which happens to be on Tuesday. That’s just two days away. But until there is some official announcement from the company itself we can’t verify this piece of information.

Asus 9Z Expected Specifications And Features

The Asus 9Z is expected to launch in India with the octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will be amongst the few flagship phones to be packed with this premium Qualcomm chipset in the country. The Asus 9Z will likely be available with up to 16GB of LPSDDR5 RAM and 256GB storage configuration.

The Asus 9Z will possibly ship with Android 12 OS. It is expected to feature a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The Asus 9Z will be packed with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor (main camera) and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor at the back. A 12MP camera will be used for selfies and video calling. Rounding off the Asus 9Z’s spec-sheet will be a 4,300 mAh unit with 30W fast charging.

iQOO Z6 is one of the most successful mid-tier smartphone series by the company. The brand has already introduced the standard Z6 along with the Z6 Pro 5G in the country. Now, two more variants in this series might soon see the light of the day. The iQOO Z6 Lite and the Z6x are said to go official in India and China respectively. What all the leaks and rumors have revealed? Below are the details:

iQOO Z6 Lite, iQOO Z6x Key Specifications, Official Launch Details

An exclusive report by 91Mobiles suggests the iQOO Z6 Lite is under development and could be announced in the Indian market soon. As per the report, the next iQOO Z6 series phone will be arriving with similarities to the Vivo T1x which has been introduced back in July this year in the country.

The iQOO Z6 Lite is expected to be a budget variant with 4G network connectivity. Its launch is tipped to be in the second week of September according to the report. In terms of features, the iQOO Z6 Lite will bring a similar set of features to the Vivo T1x.

The upcoming iQOO Z6 series phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. The octa-core processor will be combined with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. It will also have external microSD card support and Android 12 OS.

The iQOO Z6 Lite might flaunt a 6.58-inch display with an FHD+ screen resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It could be an IPS LCD panel with a standard waterdrop style notch. The camera setup on the iQOO Z6 Lite is said to come with a dual-lens camera module at the back. The imaging setup will feature a 50MP main camera.

For selfies, the device will flaunt an 8MP camera for self-portraits. It will also come with a 5,000 mAh battery unit along with 18W fast charging support.

As for the iQOO Z6x, the details related to the hardware and availability are limited. Only the handset’s China launch is known at this point. If we go by the reports, the iQOO Z6x could come with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, and 44W fast charging support.

Infinix has recently launched more than half a dozen devices in India and again planning to bring new devices soon. The upcoming smartphone might be available in the mid-range segment. The Infinix Note 12 Pro smartphone will be launched on August 26 (Friday).

Notably, the Infinix Note 12 5G was launched in July with Dimensity 810 processor, 108MP primary camera, AMOLED panel, and 33W fast charging. However, the Infinix Note 12 Pro will have 4G connectivity and will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor that was recently launched in the country.

Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: Expected Specifications

According to the company, the upcoming smartphone will have a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. Notably, the Infinix Note 12 smartphone is the first smartphone that will have the same processor.

For the unaware, the Helio G99 processor is built on a 6nm process that offers a maximum speed of up to 2.2GHZ, paired with ARM Mali G57 GPU. In addition, the device is expected to have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 108MP primary camera, and will have storage of up to 256GB.

Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: As Per Aliexpress Listing

For the unaware, the smartphone was also listed on Aliexpress last month. The listing reveals that the Infinix Note 12 Pro is likely to have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel and is expected to have a standard 60Hz panel.

The smartphone will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. On the camera front, the device will have 108MP primary camera along with a depth sensor and an AI lens. In addition, the smartphone will have 16MP selfie snapper.

Moreover, the Infinix Note 12 Pro will have a 5,000mAh battery along with 33W fast charging. The smartphone will run Android 12 OS along with XOS 10.6 skin. In addition, the device will feature 5G virtual RAM, 4D vibrations, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port.

Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: Expected Price

The smartphone is likely to be priced at Rs. 14,999 in the country. This clearly means that the smartphone is under Rs. 15,000 for the 4G connectivity.

The Chinese smartphone Vivo might bring half a dozen of devices in September. The new development comes soon after the launch of the V25 and V25 Pro smartphones. Notably, this was first reported by the tipster Paras Guglani.

Vivo Upcoming Smartphones In India: Details

The tipster claims that the company will launch six smartphones under the budget segment. Guglani also shared the names of the smartphones, including Vivo Y22, Vivo Y22s, Vivo Y02s, Vivo Y16, Vivo Y35, and Vivo Y01A.

It is worth noting that the tipster has not shared the specification and prices of the devices other than model names. On the other hand, Pricebaba recently shared the retail box along with live images of the Vivo Y22s smartphone.

In addition, the Vivo Y22s is likely to be the successor of the Vivo Y21s that was launched last year in Indonesia.

Vivo Y22s Smartphone: Expected Price

It is important to note that there are no details about the price; however, the smartphone is expected to be available in the budget segment. In fact, some rumors suggested that the smartphone will be available for under Rs. 15,000.

Vivo Y22s Smartphone: Expected Design, Colours, Specifications

According to the available image, the Vivo Y22s is likely to have dual cameras at the back and will be available in two color options Dark Blue and Sky Blue.

In addition, the packaging of the box will have Vivo branding on the front. However, the previous image claims that Vivo might have 6.55-inch water-drop notch display along with an LCD panel, HD resolution, and standard refresh rate.

On the camera front, the upcoming smartphone is likely to have a dual camera, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor for depth or macro shots.

Under, the hood, the device will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, the device will also have a microSD card slot for extra storage.

Besides, the device is likely to have a 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging capabilities. Plus, the device will run Funtouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12 OS.

Vivo has launched the V25 series in India. The vanilla Vivo V25 debuted alongside the V25 Pro in the country. Now, the third variant in this series is already in the works. The upcoming Vivo V series phone is called the V25e, a 5G phone with mid-tier hardware. The Vivo V25e has cleared a bunch of certifications online including EEC and IMEI. Now, the renders and specifications of the handset have been leaked.

Vivo V25e Key Features And Specifications Leaked

The Vivo V25e renders and specifications have been leaked freshly by 91MobilesHindi. The leaked renders show two different color options for the handset including black and gold. The handset will be flaunting a standard waterdrop notch display design with a slim side and top bezel. The bottom bezel is considerably thick.

At the back, a large square module will house two large and one small camera sensor along with the LED flash. The Vivo branding is inscribed at the bottom left of the V25e’s back panel. The volume and the power key are on the right panel. It seems the power key will integrate the fingerprint scanner.

Moving on to the specifications, the Vivo V25e’s triple rear camera setup will comprise a 64MP main camera along with OIS support. The remaining camera sensors are not mentioned in the report. However, a 4,500 mAH battery unit is confirmed.

The handset will feature 44W fast charging support. It is also said to come with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The exact number of variants remains a mystery at this point. The report has only shared the battery and camera features of the V25e. Thanks to the previous leaks, we know some of the other features as well.

The Vivo V25e is rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor. The octa-core chipset will be clubbed with Mali G57 GPU for graphics. It is expected to ship with the same Android 12-based FunTouch OS as the other Vivo V25 series phones. The device is further said to feature an FHD+ display with 1080 x 2040 pixels resolution and 440 PPI pixel density. The display panel could be LCD but the details are not yet confirmed.

Foldable smartphones are the future of the mobile industry with popular brands like Samsung, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Vivo bringing new versions of foldable Android phones. Vivo is currently in the headlines for its upcoming foldable smartphone. The Chinese tech giant had introduced its first foldable phone in the form of the X Fold. Now, the new-generation foldable phone is said to debut with the Vivo X Fold S moniker. Its features have been tipped in the latest developments.

Vivo X Fold S Specifications: What’s Changed?

The Vivo X Fold S latest leak has been shared by tipster Panda Is Bald. The leak shared details of the key features which the successor of the Vivo X Fold will bring to the table. Going by the information provided by the tipster, the Vivo X Fold S will be launched in the markets with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

We have seen only a handful of high-end phones powered by this Qualcomm chipset. Also, this is an upgraded chipset compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 used on the standard Vivo X Fold. The Vivo X Fold S will be launched with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The foldable Vivo phone will offer multiple storage options including 256GB and 512GB.

Speaking of the display the Vivo X Fold S will be flaunting an 8.03-inch AMOLED panel with LTPO technology, This will be the foldable panel that will come with a 1916 x 2160 pixels screen resolution. This foldable display will also support a 120Hz refresh rate and have an HDR10+ certification.

The Vivo X Fold S’s outer display in the unfolded state will measure 6.53-inches. This will also be an AMOLED panel that will come with 1080 x 2520 pixels screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Also, this cover display on the Vivo X Fold S will be integrating the in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Coming to the optics, the Vivo X Fold S will flaunt a 16MP selfie snapper on the outer display. The back panel of the next Vivo foldable phone will feature a quad-lens setup comprising a 50MP main lens with OIS and laser autofocus, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom.

The device will also feature an additional 8MP sensor with 5x optical zoom and OIS support. The upcoming foldable Vivo phone will feature a 4,600 mAh battery along with 66W fast wired charging. It will also have 50W fast wireless charging technology.