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Xiaomi 15 Ultra could arrive with the largest battery on a Xiaomi flagship

This powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone is cheaper than Pixel 8 Pro

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Joel Joseph
December 15, 2024

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Good morning, folks! ☀️ I hope you all had a good weekend.

Starting out the week today, we’ve got news about Xiaomi possibly pushing battery boundaries with their next Ultra. Also, Poco is channeling their inner Tony Stark with an Iron Man edition, and HMD is bringing football fever to phones.

Meanwhile, there's a gaming phone that's challenging premium flagships on price, and some nostalgic gaming handhelds making waves.

Here's a quick overview of what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • Xiaomi 15 Ultra's potential battery upgrade

  • Poco's superhero-themed special edition

  • HMD's FC Barcelona collaboration

  • An affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone

  • Best retro gaming handhelds guide

  • More reads about Nokia's feature phones, Huawei's budget earbuds, and Samsung discounts

Read on for all the details!

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be Xiaomi’s next major phone for the Chinese market. The device has already received 3C certification, indicating that it will launch in the first quarter of 2025. To be precise, the 15 Ultra is expected to launch after the 2025 Chinese New Year, which means it may debut in February in China.

To recall, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s Chinese variant packed a 5,300mAh battery, whereas its global version came with a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery. A new leak suggests the 15 Ultra could come with an even bigger battery.

Read on to find out more details.

This week, Poco will unveil the Poco M7 Pro 5G and the Poco C75 5G smartphones in India. It appears that the brand is also prepping the Poco X7 series of smartphones for different markets.

Thailand’s NBTC authority has now approved the Poco X7, X7 Pro, and the Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition too.

HMD Global has expanded its Skyline smartphone lineup with a new Blue Topaz color option, launched in collaboration with FC Barcelona.

First unveiled in Neon Pink and Twisted Black, the Skyline now caters to football fans with this special edition.

The newly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerful chipset. It beats MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 and Apple’s greatest A18 Pro on major benchmarks.

But you don’t have to wait until next year to get a powerful gaming phone that costs less than Pixel 8 Pro. You have the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro.

In 2024, the resurgence of retro gaming has led to a rise in the number of handheld consoles, each catering to different preferences and budgets. These devices allow enthusiasts to relive classic gaming experiences with modern enhancements.

Here’s a comprehensive look at some of the standout retro gaming handhelds of the year.

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