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Honor Teases Magic V5 Foldable Ahead of Launch Today in China
Honor is all set to launch its latest foldable smartphone — the Magic V5 — today, July 2, 2025, at 7 PM (local time) in China. Just before the official debut, the company has once again teased some of the phone’s key features, highlighting its slim design, powerful performance, and AI capabilities.
Slim and Powerful Foldable Phone
According to teasers shared on Weibo, the Honor Magic V5 will feature a super slim body, with a folded thickness of just 8.8mm, which the company claims makes it the world’s thinnest foldable phone. It will also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version chipset, promising fast and smooth performance.
Honor is marketing the Magic V5 as its “most powerful AI phone” to date. One of the confirmed AI features is AI internal screen foreign object detection, with more smart tools expected to be included.
Camera, Battery, and Build
The Magic V5 will include a 64MP ultra-sensitive periscope telephoto camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), making it the foldable with the highest pixel telephoto lens. Despite its thin and light design, the phone will house a large 6,100mAh battery, offering long-lasting usage.
Honor has also added its Luban shock-absorbing hinge, designed for improved durability against drops both on the inside and outside of the phone.
Smart Features and Color Options
The device will come with PC-level productivity tools and support the brand’s YOYO smart assistant. Customers in China will have four color choices: Velvet Black, Warm White, Silk Road Dunhuang, and Dawn Gold.
Launch Event and Other Products
The Magic V5 will be launched alongside several other Honor devices, including the MagicPad 3 tablet, MagicBook Art 14 2025 laptop, Watch 5 Ultra smartwatch, and Open Earbuds. The event will be live-streamed on various e-commerce and media platforms in China.
Motorola is getting ready to launch its new smartphone, the Moto G96 5G, in India on July 9, 2025, at 12 PM. Ahead of the official launch, the phone’s full specifications and features have been revealed through its Flipkart landing page.
Powerful Chipset and Storage Options
The Moto G96 5G will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which Motorola claims offers segment-leading performance. It will come in two storage options: 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB. With virtual RAM support, users can access up to 24GB of dynamic RAM. The phone will run on Android 15 out of the box and will receive three years of security updates.
Stunning Curved Display
The smartphone will feature a 6.67-inch 3D curved pOLED display with several advanced features such as Display Color Boost, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, 1600 nits brightness, SGS eye protection, and Gorilla Glass 5. It will also support a smooth 144Hz refresh rate for a better viewing experience.
AI Camera with Sony Sensor
For photography, the Moto G96 5G will include a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI Photo Enhancement powered by Moto AI. On the front, there will be a 32MP selfie camera, promising sharp and clear selfies.
Long Battery Life
The phone will be backed by a 5500mAh battery, and Motorola claims it will offer up to 42 hours of regular use. It also supports 32 hours of video playback, 35 hours of talk time, and 119 hours of music playback.
Audio, Security, and Design
Additional features include dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, along with Motorola’s software suite like Smart Connect, Cross Device Search, Swipe to Stream, and Family Space 3.0. It also offers ThinkShield Protection 3.0 and Moto Secure 3.0 for added privacy and safety.
The IP68-rated body protects the phone from dust and water, and Water Touch Technology allows touch controls even with wet hands. The phone will have a Vegan Leather finish and will be available in Blue, Purple, and Green color options.
Availability
The Moto G96 5G will launch on Flipkart as an exclusive product, and full pricing and sale details will be announced at the event on July 9.
Vivo is preparing to launch its much-awaited X200 FE smartphone in India, and now a leaked teaser poster may have revealed the official launch date. According to a leak shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @passionategeekz, the Vivo X200 FE is expected to launch in India on July 14, 2025, at 12 PM IST.
Stylish Design and Color Options Revealed
The leaked poster also gives a glimpse of the phone’s design. The Vivo X200 FE will be available in three colors: Amber Yellow, Frost Blue, and Luxe Grey. The phone features a flat-edged frame, a matte finish, and a pill-shaped rear camera module placed vertically, giving it a clean and premium look.
Key Specifications Confirmed
Many of the key specifications have already been shared on the official Vivo India website. The X200 FE will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and offer up to 12GB of RAM. It features a 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, it has a 50MP selfie camera.
The device will come with a large 6,500mAh battery and support 90W wired fast charging. It has a slim body with 8mm thickness. A major highlight is the ZEISS co-engineered camera system, which is missing in its Chinese version, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini.
Expected Price in India
According to the same tipster, the Vivo X200 FE could be priced between Rs50,000 and Rs55,000 in India. With launch offers, the price may drop to around Rs49,000.
Final Thoughts
While Vivo has not officially confirmed the launch date, the leak suggests that the X200 FE could arrive in India in just a couple of weeks. With powerful features, strong camera performance, and a modern design, it looks set to make a solid entry into the flagship compact phone segment.
Nothing is expanding its audio lineup with the launch of its first over-ear headphones – the Nothing Headphone (1). Known for its unique transparent designs, Nothing brings the same signature style to these new headphones, aimed at competing with premium models from Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser.
High-Quality Sound with KEF Tuning
The Headphone (1) features 40mm dynamic drivers, developed in partnership with British audio brand KEF. KEF has helped tune the drivers, sound chambers, and software for a high-quality listening experience. Users can customize their sound with an eight-band equalizer using the Nothing X app. The headphones also support AAC, SBC, and LDAC audio codecs for better sound quality.
Strong Noise Cancellation and Smart Features
The Headphone (1) uses a hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) system with six microphones, offering up to 42dB of noise reduction. They connect via Bluetooth 5.3, support dual device pairing, and offer Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for easy setup. There’s also in-ear detection to automatically play or pause music when you wear or remove the headphones.
Comfortable and Convenient Design
The Nothing Headphone (1) is designed to be both comfortable and easy to use, weighing just 329 grams and offering IP52-rated protection against dust and water. It features several built-in controls on the earcups, including a roller dial for adjusting volume, a paddle to skip tracks, and a customizable button that can be set to switch between ANC modes, activate the voice assistant, or answer calls.
Impressive Battery Life
The headphones come with a 1,040mAh battery, providing up to 80 hours of playback without ANC. They can be charged using a USB-C port, and there’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired use.
Price and Availability
The Nothing Headphone (1) will be available in black and white colors. It is priced at $299 in the US, €299 in Europe, £299 in the UK, and Rs 21,999 in India. Open sales will begin on July 15 through the official website, nothing.tech, and selected retail partners.