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Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is launching this month with a new identity

This absurd $400 rugged phone has built-in earbuds & smartwatch

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Joel Joseph
May 16, 2025

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Is Xiaomi’s Civi series getting a new identity?

In today’s newsletter, we've got Xiaomi officially announcing their stylish iPhone competitor, Huawei launching fitness-focused watches with impressive battery life, and OnePlus revealing their Indian color strategy.

Meanwhile, there's a truly bizarre rugged phone with built-in earbuds and a smartwatch, and fresh rumors about Apple's approach to their foldable display.

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

  • Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro's official announcement

  • Huawei Watch Fit 4's sporty capabilities

  • OnePlus 13s's Indian color options

  • Oukitel's extreme all-in-one rugged phone

  • iPhone Fold's display approach

  • Additional reads about Oppo's power banks, Sony's premium headphones launch, and Oppo's versatile Reno series explained

Read on for all the details!

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Civi 5 Pro will be launched later this month. The announcement came via official channels and was followed by additional details shared by Xiaomi executives.

While the brand hasn’t announced an exact date, May 22 is currently tipped as the possible launch day.

According to Lu Weibing, Xiaomi’s president and head of the smartphone division, the Civi lineup is evolving from being a trendy flagship to an all-round thin and light flagship.

Read on to find out.

Huawei has officially launched its latest wearable duo, the Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro, following the debut of its flagship Watch 5 series.

While the Watch 5 leans heavily into health tech and luxury materials, the Fit 4 lineup is built to be lighter, sportier, and surprisingly ambitious in what it tries to do on your wrist.

Both models bring AMOLED displays, advanced sensors, and Huawei’s latest TruSense health architecture.

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 13s will launch in India soon. After teasing the phone in Black Velvet and Pink Satin, the latest update reveals a new Green color option.

The Gray variant seen on the OnePlus 13T in China will not be available in India. The phone will feature a new “Plus Key,” a customizable physical button that replaces the usual Alert Slider, giving users more control over shortcuts and actions.

Oukitel is known for its rugged phones but one of its upcoming models is one absurd device.

Not only does it have a battery pack that trumps any smartphone for the general public, but the device even houses two wearable gadgets in its body.

So here’s a closer look at the Oukitel WP300.

After years of cautious silence, Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is finally starting to take shape, at least in the world of supply chain whispers and leaked prototypes.

The foldable iPhone is said to feature a book-style design with two distinct display experiences: a 7.8-inch crease-free inner panel and a 5.5-inch outer screen.

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