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OnePlus 13s vs Google Pixel 9a: It's not even close

Xiaomi might skip numbers to rebrand HyperOS 3 to HyperOS 26

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Today, we've got a showdown between the OnePlus 13s and Google's Pixel 9a, Nothing continuing to tease their flagship with cryptic design hints, and Vivo claiming their X Fold 5 can survive Arctic conditions without performance drops.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi might be jumping version numbers to align with Apple's strategy, and Huawei's building hype for their photography-focused Pura 80 series.

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

  • OnePlus 13s vs Pixel 9a comparison

  • Nothing Phone (3)'s latest design teaser

  • Vivo X Fold 5's extreme cold weather testing

  • Xiaomi's potential HyperOS naming strategy shift

  • Huawei Pura 80's photography system previews

  • Additional reads about Vivo X200 alternatives, June phone launches, OnePlus vs iPhone comparisons, and top Android tablets in 2025

Read on for all the details!

Back in April 2025, we compared the OnePlus 13T with Google’s Pixel 9a. While the Pixel 9a is a “mid-range” phone according to Google, it is still expensive enough to compete with budget flagships like the OnePlus 13T.

However, the 13T managed to outclass the Pixel 9a in more ways than one. Now, OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus 13s (Review) as the global variant of the 13T, but it’s not a one-to-one copy. There are some changes, including upgrades and downgrades.

Does it outclass the Pixel 9a?

Read on to find out.

Nothing is keeping us on our toes with another cryptic teaser for its Phone (3), set to launch in London on July 1.

The latest glimpse, shared on X, builds on last month’s sneak peek, offering a slightly broader view of the device but still leaving plenty to the imagination.

With talk of “ultra-precise engineering” and a possible design shake-up, Nothing is clearly aiming to make a big splash with its first true flagship.

Last week, Vivo began teasing the arrival of the Vivo X Fold 5 foldable phone in China.

Today, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao highlighted that it brings enhanced durability with upgraded cold resistance and triple protection, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor.

According to Boxiao, the Vivo X Fold 5 marks a significant step forward in foldable phone durability.

Xiaomi might be preparing to overhaul its software naming strategy, if a report is to be believed.

The company is reportedly planning to skip several version numbers and jump straight from HyperOS 3 to HyperOS 26 for its next release.

The new version would be based on Android 16. If this pans out, the change in naming scheme will unsurprisingly be inspired by Apple.

Huawei’s Pura 80 series is just days away from its China launch, and the company is turning up the heat with teasers that spotlight its new imaging system.

With a legacy of pushing mobile photography boundaries, Huawei’s latest teasers hint at a periscope telephoto lens that could set a new standard. Set to debut on June 11, the Pura 80 series is stealing the spotlight with two teaser videos shared on Huawei’s official Weibo account.

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