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Here's a first look at the OnePlus Open 2

Galaxy S25 Ultra to offer 2nd-gen Gorilla Armor Glass

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In today’s newsletter, we've got our first look at OnePlus's next foldable, Realme teaming up with "The Bad Guys," and Samsung upgrading their already impressive glass tech.

Meanwhile, OnePlus is confirming massive batteries, and Caviar's turning phones into solid gold treasures.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • OnePlus Open 2's first design leak

  • Realme's movie-themed special edition

  • Samsung's next-gen display protection

  • OnePlus 13R's battery confusion

  • Caviar's $100K solid gold phone

  • Quick reads about new year photography, iPhone updates, and tablet comparisons

Read on for all the details!

OnePlus fans have something exciting to look forward to as the OnePlus Open 2, the brand’s second-generation foldable, is on the horizon. Recently leaked renders of the device provide a first look at its design, revealing notable refinements and upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus Open, which debuted in October 2023.

Read on to find out more details.

Earlier this month, Realme unveiled the Realme Neo 7 equipped with the Dimensity 9300 Plus chip and a massive 7,000mAh battery, in China.

Today, the brand confirmed that it will take off covers from the Realme Neo 7 “The Bad Guys Limited Edition” on Jan. 3, 2025. The new variant will be available in a unique “Sword Soul Silver” color.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra was the first smartphone to use Corning’s Gorilla Glass Armor, earning praise for its anti-reflective coating that made it the least reflective smartphone screen in history.

This innovation significantly enhanced usability in various lighting conditions. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung is stepping up by incorporating the next-gen Gorilla Glass Armor, which is rumored to boast even better anti-reflective properties alongside improved durability.

OnePlus recently introduced the Ace 5 series in China, which includes a standard and a Pro model. The standard Ace 5 is expected to launch globally as the OnePlus 13R, but there is a difference in battery capacity between the models.

The Ace 5 in China features a 6,400mAh battery, the largest ever in a OnePlus device. This is a significant increase from the previous generation’s 5,500mAh capacity and is notable given the phone’s slim 8mm design.

Luxury gadget maker Caviar has created a special edition Huawei Mate XT made entirely of 18K gold. This phone, weighing nearly 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs), is a very luxurious design and costs a substantial $100,000.

Unlike Caviar’s previously announced 24k gold-plated “Gold Dragon” version of the Mate XT, this limited edition phone is a true solid gold creation. The company highlights that this exclusive model is custom-made and unavailable on their website.

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