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Xiaomi’s mysterious “Pandora” phone may bring back the rear display of Mi 11 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra rumored to feature Sony’s almost 1" 200MP sensor

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In today’s newsletter, we've got Xiaomi secretly working on a mysterious "Pandora" phone that could revive the beloved rear display from the Mi 11 Ultra, Samsung potentially making a massive camera sensor jump with an almost 1-inch 200MP Sony sensor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Xiaomi teasing a high-performance "YU7 Ultra" SUV spotted testing in camouflage.

Plus, we're exploring solid alternatives to the Oppo Find X8 while Caviar transforms Samsung's latest foldables into $11,000 luxury art pieces with meteorite inlays.

Ready to dive into these fascinating developments and premium offerings? Let's explore!

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

  • Xiaomi's mysterious "Pandora" phone potentially reviving Mi 11 Ultra's innovative rear display

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra's rumored upgrade to Sony's massive 1/1.1-inch 200MP camera sensor

  • Xiaomi YU7 Ultra SUV's camouflaged testing revealing sportier design and performance focus

  • Top 5 compelling alternatives to Oppo Find X8 offering better value at similar pricing

  • Caviar's exclusive $11,000 "Cosmic Cabubu" Galaxy foldables featuring gold, diamonds, and meteorite

  • Additional insights on Android 16 compatibility limits, OnePlus 13 ColorOS updates, and Honor Magic 8 Mini development

Read on for all the details!

Xiaomi may be preparing to revive one of its most experimental ideas. According to a string of recent leaks, the company is working on a new smartphone with a secondary rear display, much like the one on the Mi 11 Ultra.

We first heard about it last month via a leak claiming that the phone has a horizontal secondary screen next to its rear camera. Now, fresh details are emerging straight from Xiaomi’s own software.

Read on to find out.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected to launch in January 2026, could finally pack a larger main sensor — potentially allowing it to catch up with rivals from China in terms of camera hardware.

According to Chinese tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might be equipped with a 1/1.1″ 200MP Sony CMOS sensor — potentially Sony’s first-ever 200MP sensor for smartphones. The leak, shared on Weibo, suggests a significant jump in hardware compared to the 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL HP2.

Xiaomi is teasing a high-performance version of its YU7 electric SUV, recently spotted undercover on the streets of China.

Coming on the heels of the SU7 Ultra sedan’s success, the alleged “YU7 Ultra” looks set to bring supercar-level performance to the SUV market.

On July 10, ChinaEVHome shared photos of a camouflaged YU7 Ultra prototype. While it retains the sleek silhouette of the standard YU7, it adds sportier touches: bigger air intakes, flared wheel arches, and a more aggressive stance.

Oppo Find X8 is an impressive flagship smartphone, featuring great hardware, premium design, and feature-rich software — all at a starting price of INR 69,999.

It’s a compelling choice for sure, but not the only showstopper in this price range.

We’ve found five great alternatives to the Oppo Find X8 that outshines the device in one or more ways.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may be cutting-edge tech — but Russian luxury brand Caviar wants to elevate them to collectible status.

Their new “Cosmic Cabubu” collection, limited to just eight units of each phone, reimagines these foldables as art objects fitted with gold, diamonds… and meteorite.

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