OnePlus Ace 5 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition SoC Launched Alongside OnePlus Ace 5: Details

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch as the successor to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which was unveiled in China in February. Key details of the upcoming handset have surfaced online over the past few weeks. The phone is expected to launch with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and run on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 out-of-the-box, similar to the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro handsets, which were introduced in October. Several expected features of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, including camera specifications, have been tipped previously. The same details have been leaked again alongside the phone’s probable launch timeline.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launch Timeline, Camera Features (Expected)
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch in China in February 2025, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese). He added that the launch will take place “really the end of the month​​,” which suggests it could happen on February 28, 2025.

Another tipster Smart Pikachu backed this claim in a separate post, adding that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra was expected to arrive with an upgraded macro sensor, large aperture across the focal range and low-light telephoto camera.

In a different post, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra would likely get a 1-inch 50-megapixel main rear sensor, a secondary 50-megapixel sensor paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens and another 50-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capacity. The quad rear camera unit of the handset is tipped to include a 200-megapixel telephoto shooter as well with support for up to 4.3x optical zoom.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on Chinese Certification Site
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Feature IP68/IP69 Rating
Previous leaks have suggested that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to get a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, IP69-rated builds for dust and water resistance and wireless charging support. The handset will likely get a 2K quad-curved display and ship with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.

Apple is reportedly working on a new flagship iPhone that will offer little to no bezels. The device, which is currently in the early stages of development, was expected to see light sometime in 2026, but a new report from Korea suggests that it is facing development delays. Apple and other Android phone manufacturers are promoting new phones with slimmer bezels. The latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models boast slimmer bezels than their predecessors.

Apple Was Hoping to Unveil Zero-Bezel iPhone in 2026
The Elec (Korean), citing multiple industry sources, reports that the launch of Apple’s zero bezel OLED iPhone may not launch in 2026. The technology to completely eliminate the bezels from iPhone screens is not yet reportedly developed enough. The brand had reportedly planned to launch a bezel-free OLED iPhone by 2026. The publication states that this timeline currently appears unfeasible, considering the technical discussion with domestic panel manufacturers Samsung Display and LG Display is still underway.

Apple reportedly wants to adopt a zero-bezel display that maintains the current flat display and angular iPhone design. However, the screen is designed to flow down the side of the product, similar to the Apple Watch display. In order to achieve this, Samsung Display and LG Display have to develop thin film encapsulation (TFE) technology to protect OLEDs from moisture and oxygen. They also need an optical clear adhesive (OCA) process for bonding with a transparent double-sided adhesive film. The development of OCA technology is said to be slow.

All existing iPhone OLED bezel circuits have to be folded down below the display to implement a zero-bezel display. This requires securing space for the antenna and resolving interference issues. Additionally, other design changes like the adoption of an under-display camera system are likely to impact the development of the new screen.

Huawei Overtakes Apple in Global Wrist-Worn Wearable Shipments
If Apple succeeds in developing a bezel-free iPhone, we can expect the iPhone 18 or iPhone 19 to become the first model to be bezel-free. The new design is expected to provide a true full screen display with no bezels and an under-display camera system.

Oppo Find N5 is said to be in the works as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which debuted in October 2023. Oppo is yet to confirm an exact launch date for the foldable phone, but an Oppo official seemingly asserted that the Find N5 would launch early next year. The Find N5 is believed to be known as the OnePlus Open 2 in markets outside China. The OnePlus Open came as a rebranded version of the Find N3. The new Find N5 is expected to be one of the first foldables to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The Executive Director of Oppo, Zhou Yibao, in a response to a Weibo user’s question, revealed (via) that the Oppo Find N5 will be launched in China before the Oppo Find X8 Ultra. The launch of Find X8 Ultra is expected to take place after the Chinese New Year. This suggests that the foldable phone will be unveiled before January 29. It is likely to be sold as the OnePlus Open 2 outside of China.

Additionally, Indian tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) on X claimed that the OnePlus Open 2 will be launched sooner than reported. It was earlier said to go official after the Chinese New Year.

OnePlus Open 2 and Its Sibling May Run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip
Concrete information about the hardware specifications of the Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 is not out yet. However, recent rumours suggest that the phone will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. If true, this would be a leg up over Samsung’s Galaxy foldable smartphones. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is more powerful and efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC used in Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

If OnePlus or Oppo launch the new foldable in January, it could deliver a severe blow to Galaxy Z Fold 6 sales. It would give an early competition for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 that is expected to be unveiled in the second half of next year, presumably in July.

The Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 are expected to carry a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit. It is expected to support wireless magnetic charging. They are likely to have a thinner and lighter build compared to the Oppo Find N3 and OnePlus Open. The phones could offer 2K resolution displays, an IPX8-rated waterproof build, and an alert slider.