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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>infinium-tech</title> <atom:link href="https://infinium-tech.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://infinium-tech.com</link> <description>technology news & new mobile launches, reviews</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:33:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <image> <url>https://infinium-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables’ biggest problems | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/the-iphone-duo-does-not-solve-foldables-biggest-problems-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/the-iphone-duo-does-not-solve-foldables-biggest-problems-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Biggest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Duo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foldables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[solve]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/the-iphone-duo-does-not-solve-foldables-biggest-problems-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[After leaking more than a communal tap, the iPhone Duo — Apple’s first foldable — is finally a reality. We are used to foldables around here, but for Apple, this is the first and only major new iPhone form factor in 19 years since the original iPhone. Needless to say, that’s a pretty big deal. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>After leaking more than a communal tap, the iPhone Duo — Apple’s first foldable — is finally a reality. We are used to foldables around here, but for Apple, this is the first and only major new iPhone form factor in 19 years since the original iPhone. Needless to say, that’s a pretty big deal.</p><p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_001.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>But as stated before, foldables are not new to us. By now, the original Galaxy Fold units have completed seven trips around the Sun, and we have seen countless models from every other major manufacturer since then. Some have come and gone in such a blink of an eye that many people won’t even remember that the first foldable phone with the name Duo was made by Microsoft.</p><p>As such, we are all fairly familiar with the fortes and foibles of the foldable form factor. However, it’s really the foible part that you should be concerned with if you are an iPhone user who has never used a foldable before and are thinking of making the switch. While it’s tempting to assume Apple would have taken its time to iron out all issues with the format, that is unfortunately not the case. So before you dive in and donate a small fortune at the altar of St. Ternus, here are some foldable flaws you should be aware of that the iPhone Duo does not fix.</p><h3>Price</h3><p>The $2000 price tag has been a mainstay of the flagship foldable since its inception, and Apple certainly wasn’t going to be the first to buck the trend. However, seven years on from the first Galaxy Fold, it’s clear this price barrier exists merely to fabricate an aura of superiority rather than be some hard limit that cannot practically be crossed without ruinous consequences.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_002.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Unfortunately, nearly double the cost of a typical flagship smartphone is a hard pill to swallow, even for those willing to shell out big bucks for a phone. Most people seem to have cottoned on to the fact that you’re not getting your money’s worth, so even those with deep pockets have chosen to stay with standard flagship devices.</p><p>In the past, Apple has usually been able to get away with stratospheric pricing due to its brand cachet. In more recent years, however, we have seen that even the once infallible brand has seen some high-profile, high-priced misfires, in the form of the Apple Vision Pro headset and the iPhone Air. This is almost certainly why the iPhone Duo doesn’t cost something as ridiculous as $3000 for the base model, as some had speculated, as the recent reality checks have made the company reevaluate just how far it can push its luck. However, the existing $2000 is still a steep price for what is essentially a phone. If anyone can convince people otherwise, it’s certainly Apple, but that’s not as much of a guarantee these days as it once was.</p><h3>The ‘2-in-1 Phone + Tablet’ proposition remains sketchy</h3><p>One of the marketing tenets of book-style foldables such as the iPhone Duo has been that it’s like having a smartphone and a tablet in your pocket at the same time. However, as a lot of owners realize, it’s not quite the same thing. What sounds like the best of both worlds can very well turn out to be the worst of both worlds.</p><p>Tablets tend to be bigger and have more usable space for seeing your content, working, drawing, or even just doomscrolling. They also have excellent battery life, which lets them go days without charging. Most foldable displays, however, aren’t meaningfully bigger once you open them. The lack of proper app optimization also means the available space isn’t always properly utilized. People also come to the disappointing conclusion that watching a video on the inner display doesn’t feel much different from watching it on the outer screen that often had a similar width when viewed in landscape.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_003.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Then there’s the phone part of this purported 2-in-1 experience. Foldables often tend to be thicker, heavier, have worse cameras, worse battery life, worse thermals, and worse ingress protection against dust and water. The ‘phone’ part of this experience is objectively worse than a typical phone.</p><p>Ultimately, even those with less than Sherlockian deduction skills realize that they have been sold a lie. That this is not better than having a phone and a tablet separately, even though it costs more than both combined, and that some things are better left separated. In the iPhone Duo’s case, this is no different.</p><h3>Worse cameras</h3><p>A foldable is more or less two phones stacked together. This puts very real limits on how thick each half can be. This creates a litany of problems, one of which is the worsening of cameras.</p><p>With each half being burdened with being as thin as physically possible — lest the entire sandwich become too thick — the cameras are often the first to be compromised.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_004.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>The iPhone Duo has a wide and an ultra-wide camera on the back. The ultra-wide may be shared with the iPhone 18 Pro, but the main camera is not of comparable quality. And of course, there is no telephoto camera to be seen here. Considering how much more expensive the iPhone Duo is than the iPhone 18 Pro, you’d expect at least comparable camera quality, but that’s just not the case here, as we have seen with other foldables.</p><h3>Worse batteries</h3><p>Just like the cameras, the battery is another thing that gets nerfed when moving to a foldable form factor. There’s only so much space inside, which is further compromised by the fact that the battery needs to be split in two, which makes it even less space-efficient.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_005.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Using Apple’s own limited testing data, the iPhone Duo has lower battery life than the iPhone 18 Pro Max when using the smaller outer display, and considerably lower when using the inner display while streaming videos. You could say that’s a reasonable compromise to make for the larger display, but the difference would also show up in other areas where the display isn’t relevant, such as while making calls. The Duo also charges slower, which isn’t ideal.</p><h3>Worse thermal performance</h3><p>Finally, the thinner design of each of the halves also results in markedly worse thermal performance. Without the added thickness and material to dissipate the heat, the chip inside the phone has to throttle much earlier and much more aggressively to maintain reasonable temperatures. This means the iPhone Duo will lose its peak performance much sooner and more aggressively than the iPhone 18 Pro under load, even though both phones have the same chipset.</p><h3>Worse durability</h3><p>Foldables are also not known for their durability. Moving parts always add more complexity and an additional point of failure to a device. Imagine then that the entire phone is held together by a giant moving part along with a very sensitive glass layer on top, and suddenly things go up several notches on the risk factor. Add to that generally poor ingress protection ratings, and it’s no wonder that foldables have a reputation for being fragile.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_007.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Modern smartphones have come a long way in terms of durability. A modern iPhone like the iPhone 18 Pro can survive a lot of abuse meted out by daily use. Apple has certainly done more than others with an IP68 rating on the Duo, but anything with a hinge that big and glass that soft is still an easy target for damage. And you can’t rely on cases, since cases for foldables tend not to be very effective due to design limitations.</p><h3>The awkward fingerprint sensors</h3><p>The iPhone Duo is the first iPhone in many years to feature a Touch ID. This would feel like an immediate downgrade to those who have gotten used to the incredible convenience of Face ID that works seamlessly without any user input. Due to the design of a foldable, unless you decide to have Face ID sensors on both the outer and inner display, a fingerprint sensor is still the way to go.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_008.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>However, much like every other foldable on the market, Apple has placed the fingerprint sensor on the right edge of the device. Side fingerprint sensors aren’t always the most convenient or reliable ways to unlock your phone. For one, it leaves left-handed people out to dry, more or less forcing them to use their right hands to unlock the device. But even if you are right-handed, you are also more or less forced to use the same hand to unlock the device comfortably, unless you want to mess around with unlocking with your left thumb and then flipping the phone around.</p><p>The side fingerprint sensors have a much smaller surface area, so they are prone to errors while registering and unlocking the device. A simpler solution would be to put the sensor on the back of the phone so anyone could use it easily, but somehow this always gets vetoed in favor of a cleaner design. Also, for whatever reason, the iPhone Duo places its volume buttons on the top edge, which sounds like a hassle no matter how you hold the phone.</p><h3>The infernal crease</h3><p>The crease on a foldable has been a longstanding eyesore. Realistically speaking, it makes sense for it to be there. But, after paying over two grand, you expect the thing to fly and make you dinner, and something as mundane as a crease that’s always in your face feels like an insult to injury.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" alt="Image credit: Brian Tong (YouTube)" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_010.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>Image credit: Brian Tong (YouTube)</strong></span></p><p>Compared to early foldables, manufacturers have made tremendous progress on diminishing the appearance of the crease. This year’s Oppo Find N6 has one of the least discernible creases we have come across yet, and Apple took it a step further. By having a matte nano coating on the inner display, the company effectively gets rid of glare and mirror-like reflections from the glass. Those are the easiest way to spot a crease, as they visibly distort when going over the hinge. With the panel mostly flattened and the telltale reflections eliminated, what remains is a largely crease-less design.</p><p>However, we are not quite there when it comes to a completely crease-free design. The crease on the iPhone Duo, minimal as it is, is still present, as seen in the early hands-on videos. If that is something that bothers you, then perhaps foldables are not for you. Not yet, at least.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" alt="Image credit: Brian Tong (YouTube)" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_012.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>Image credit: Brian Tong (YouTube)</strong></span></p><p>With all of that said, the iPhone Duo does do some things better than its rivals, which are worthy of a mention.</p><h3>Native app support</h3><p>One of the maddening things about Android foldables is how few developers seem interested in building truly native big-screen experiences for them. Most apps today, when opened on the wider inner screen of an Android foldable, simply stretch out and magnify. This just makes the app look and work worse than before, as there is simply no accounting for the larger canvas.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_009.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>While it’s still early days, if there is one thing you can bank on Apple getting right, it is third-party app compatibility for the iPhone. The company already showed a handful of apps that have adapted to the new UI layout for both displays on the Duo and the ways they can take advantage of them. There is no doubt in our mind that within a year from now, all major apps will have native, optimized experiences built for the Duo, far outpacing what they have managed for Android foldables over seven years.</p><h3>Transition between displays</h3><p>Having a device with two different displays with their own aspect ratios, resolutions, and refresh rates is a nightmare for software developers. It’s no wonder so many apps do not transition gracefully from the outer screen to the inner screen. Games are by far the worst offenders, as many games will simply relaunch to adapt to the new display should you transition from one screen to another.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gaming in iPhone Duo – 3 perspectives <a href="https://t.co/2TEfAx64TQ">pic.twitter.com/2TEfAx64TQ</a></p><p>— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) <a href="https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/2097754151509954665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></p></blockquote><p>This is something Apple seems to have handled much more adroitly. In all the hands-on videos we have come across, games running on the outer screen fluidly transition over to the inner screen without as much as a pause screen. You can easily flit in and out of the two displays and also rotate the screen with the game adjusting to the new orientation on the fly.</p><h3>Half-folded states</h3><p>Android foldables have had hinges that allow them to stay between fully open and fully closed states, but it never seemed like that functionality was properly explored. With the iPhone Duo, Apple demonstrated the half-folded state of the device as one of the major selling factors of its design.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-duo-foldable-issues/inline/-1200/gsmarena_011.jpg" alt="The iPhone Duo does not solve foldables' biggest problems" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Apps have been designed to split halfway and display different content on both sides. The keyboard also splits in two different ways depending upon the orientation of the device. Video players will show playback controls on the lower half. Games can show controls on the lower half.</p><p>The device can also be placed upside down on its edges in a nightstand mode, and there are special widgets that can be accessed in this mode. There is a lot more thought and intent here with the way the foldable design can be used other than to just have a bigger display.</p><h3>Speakers</h3><p>Stereo speakers are tricky for foldables as what’s left and what’s right keeps changing. The solution for this on tablets was to put a speaker in each corner, but foldables don’t have the luxury of that much space. More recently, we have seen Samsung place the Galaxy Z Fold8 speakers on one side, which completely ruins the stereo effect.</p><p>The iPhone Duo solves this by having one speaker in one corner and the other diagonally opposite. It then uses software to determine which way you are holding the device, and constantly adjusts the sound to match not just the position but also the relative distance of the speakers to create consistent stereo sound.</p><p>So all in all, Apple has made some important strides in making foldables a practical alternative to the standard iPhone. However, the category is still beset with several inherent problems that are going to take a lot of time and engineering to overcome. As such, if you’re someone with over $2000 burning a hole in your pocket, you should still carefully consider your options, and only when you accept that compromise is the name of the game with foldables should you choose to take the plunge.</p></div><p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_duo_does_not_solve_foldables_biggest_problems-news-74568.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/the-iphone-duo-does-not-solve-foldables-biggest-problems-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro’s battery capacity will surprise you | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-pros-battery-capacity-will-surprise-you-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-pros-battery-capacity-will-surprise-you-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[battery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[capacity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Galaxy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pros]]></category> <category><![CDATA[S27]]></category> <category><![CDATA[samsung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[surprise]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-pros-battery-capacity-will-surprise-you-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Ultra in January. The Pro will obviously be a smaller Ultra without the S Pen. It will reportedly have a 6.47-inch screen and the same main cameras as the Ultra and ultrawide (but a different telephoto). If […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Ultra in January. The Pro will obviously be a smaller Ultra without the S Pen. It will reportedly have a 6.47-inch screen and the same main cameras as the Ultra and ultrawide (but a different telephoto).</p><p>If you’re wondering what to expect from the Pro in terms of battery capacity, you’ve probably assumed that it will fall short of the Ultra in this area, given its slightly smaller size. But removing the S Pen can work wonders, as it turns out. According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, the Galaxy S27 Pro will have a 5,000 mAh battery.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" alt="Samsung Galaxy S26" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/samsung-galaxy-s27-pro-battery-capacity/inline/-1200w5/gsmarena_001.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>Samsung Galaxy S26</strong></span></p><p>That’s tiny for a Chinese smartphone these days, but for Samsung it’s basically excellent – the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the same capability, and its successor may too.</p><p class="article-source"><a href="https://x.com/kro_itnyang/status/2062732474082553887" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a></p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s27_pros_battery_capacity_will_surprise_you-news-73160.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-pros-battery-capacity-will-surprise-you-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Honor MagicPad4 battery life and charging tests: here are the results | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/honor-magicpad4-battery-life-and-charging-tests-here-are-the-results-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/honor-magicpad4-battery-life-and-charging-tests-here-are-the-results-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[battery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[charging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[honor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MagicPad4]]></category> <category><![CDATA[results]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tests]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/honor-magicpad4-battery-life-and-charging-tests-here-are-the-results-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 from a few years ago got a good-but-not-great active usage score of 9:42 hours. It was pulled down due to its web browsing score of 7:56 hours. Today, we’re testing a new generation 12.3” tablet from Honor – let’s see if it performs better. The Honor MagicPad4 has a 12.3″ […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>The Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 from a few years ago got a good-but-not-great active usage score of 9:42 hours. It was pulled down due to its web browsing score of 7:56 hours. Today, we’re testing a new generation 12.3” tablet from Honor – let’s see if it performs better.</p><p>The Honor MagicPad4 has a 12.3″ OLED panel with a 3,000 x 1,920px resolution and a 10,100mAh battery. It’s the same size screen as the MagicPad 2, but with a higher peak refresh rate (165Hz vs. 144Hz) and higher peak brightness (2,400 nits vs. 1,600 nits). Battery capacity is basically the same (as the older slate is less than 50mAh) and charging is the same with support for 66W Honor SuperCharge.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="800" alt="The Honor MagicPad4 packs a 10,100mAh battery and comes with a 66W charger" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/honor-magicpad4-battery-charging-test/phone/-1200w1/gsmarena_001.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>The Honor MagicPad4 packs a 10,100mAh battery and comes with a 66W charger</strong></span></p><p>The tablet actually performed better by about an hour – it achieved an active usage score of 10:31 hours. This comes with a noticeable improvement of about 2 hours in the video playback test and a slight boost in gaming. Call times are better too – note that since this is a tablet with no cellular connectivity, we test WhatsApp calling instead.</p><p>Anyway, web browsing remains a weak spot for the MagicPad4. It has a more powerful chipset, a 3nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 5, while the MagicPad 2 uses a 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. It also brings new connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 (be) support, over Wi-Fi 6 (ax). Please note that we test at a calibrated brightness, so the extra nits on the new panel don’t affect the score.</p><p>honor pad</p><p>The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is a more premium offering with an 11.2″ IPS LCD (144Hz, 3,200 x 2,136px), a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a smaller 9,200mAh battery. It performed even better with an active usage score of 13:39h. The OnePlus Pad 3 also uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite and has a 13.2″ IPS LCD (144Hz, 3,392 x 2,400px) and a 12,140mAh battery which is bigger than others. However, despite having a larger capacity of 2,040mAh, it could only reach an active usage score of 10:49 hours, barely lagging behind the MagicPad4.</p><p>Using the widget above, you can play with the sliders to get a usage pattern mix that works better for you, for example try reducing the call percentage or increasing the video playback time.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/06/honor-magicpad4-battery-charging-test/phone/-1200w1/gsmarena_002.jpg" alt="Honor MagicPad4 battery life and charging test: here are the results" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>As mentioned above, the Honor MagicPad4 is backed by a 10,100mAh battery and supports 66W SuperCharge. There are some tablets with higher power ratings, for example the OnePlus Pad 3 and Pad 4, but the MagicPad 4 is well specified in this regard.</p><p>However, the results are quite disappointing. At the 15-minute mark, it was actually ahead of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro, which has mismatched hardware – a larger 12,000mAh battery paired with relatively slow 33W charging. It lasts for a 30 minute charging test.</p><p>Things look better at the end of the 100% charge test where the MagicPad4 crossed the finish line in 1 hour and 40 minutes. This is a good but not spectacular result. For example, it matches the OnePlus Pad 4, which has a larger 13,380mAh battery to fill – and a faster 80W charger to fill it up. In fact, it’s only the affordable slates like the Honor Pad X9 and Redmi Pad 2 Pro that are slower. The Pad X9 took 24 minutes longer, but remember that a 100% charge on the X9 lasts longer than 100% on the MagicPad 4.</p><p>The battery life of the Honor MagicPad4 seems to be improved, but Honor needs to work on web browsing times. Additionally, the company has several phones with 80W and even 100W charging, but only one tablet that goes above 66W. It’s time to change this. With that, we get back to work on the full review.</p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicpad4_battery_life_and_charging_tests_here_are_the_results-news-73124.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/honor-magicpad4-battery-life-and-charging-tests-here-are-the-results-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Tecno Pova 8 5G finally has an official launch date, brand reveals its battery capacity | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/tecno-pova-8-5g-finally-has-an-official-launch-date-brand-reveals-its-battery-capacity-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/tecno-pova-8-5g-finally-has-an-official-launch-date-brand-reveals-its-battery-capacity-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[battery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[brand]]></category> <category><![CDATA[capacity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[date]]></category> <category><![CDATA[finally]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[launch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[official]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pova]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reveals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tecno]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/tecno-pova-8-5g-finally-has-an-official-launch-date-brand-reveals-its-battery-capacity-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The long-awaited Tecno Pova 8 5G launch date has finally arrived. Today, the brand has announced that the device will be landing in India on June 11 at 12pm local time. Tecno has also revealed the design of the phone through a short teaser video which you can watch below. This explains the fact that […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>The long-awaited Tecno Pova 8 5G launch date has finally arrived. Today, the brand has announced that the device will be landing in India on June 11 at 12pm local time.</p><p>Tecno has also revealed the design of the phone through a short teaser video which you can watch below. This explains the fact that the handset has a small dot matrix display on the back, integrated into the camera island. The inspiration from Nothing is quite clear here – dot matrix display aside, there’s also that fake transparent look.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Say hello to Peak Design.</p><p>POWA 8. Arrival June 11, 12 noon.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/POVA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mighty</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/POVA8?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#POVA8</a> <a href="https://t.co/SQiC8inYFz">pic.twitter.com/SQiC8inYFz</a></p><p>– POVA Mobile India (@pova_mobile) <a href="https://x.com/pova_mobile/status/2062806073485271314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">5 June 2026</a></p></blockquote><p>Thanks to some engravings on the rear panel, we know that the Pova 8 5G has an 8,000 mAh battery, which matches the Pova Curve 2 as the largest battery from Tecno so far. According to previous Geekbench runs, like the Powa Curve 2, the Powa 8 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. It will have 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage and will run on Android 16 from day one. According to FCC certification, its battery will be charged up to 45W via wire.</p></div><p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_8_5g_finally_has_an_official_launch_date_brand_reveals_its_battery_capacity-news-73162.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/tecno-pova-8-5g-finally-has-an-official-launch-date-brand-reveals-its-battery-capacity-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Report suggests iQOO won’t launch new Neo series phones in India this year | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/report-suggests-iqoo-wont-launch-new-neo-series-phones-in-india-this-year-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/report-suggests-iqoo-wont-launch-new-neo-series-phones-in-india-this-year-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[india]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iqoo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[launch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Neo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[series]]></category> <category><![CDATA[suggests]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wont]]></category> <category><![CDATA[year]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/report-suggests-iqoo-wont-launch-new-neo-series-phones-in-india-this-year-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to a new report, iQOO may not launch any new Neo series smartphones in India in 2026. The last device of the lineup to debut in the country was the Neo10, which was unveiled in May 2025. The report says that iQOO is refining its smartphone portfolio strategy due to rising component costs. Instead […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>According to a new report, iQOO may not launch any new Neo series smartphones in India in 2026. The last device of the lineup to debut in the country was the Neo10, which was unveiled in May 2025.</p><p>The report says that iQOO is refining its smartphone portfolio strategy due to rising component costs. Instead of launching Neo series devices in 2026, the company will focus on its flagship products.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="850" alt="iQOO Neo11" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/iqoo-neo-series-skips-india-2026-report/inline/-1200/gsmarena_001.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>iQOO Neo11</strong></span></p><p>If the report turns out to be accurate, then iQOO probably won’t bring the Neo11 to India. The iQOO Neo11 debuted in China in October 2025 and features a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with the company’s in-house Q2 gaming chipset.</p><p>The handset features a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support, and a dual-rear camera setup.</p><p>iQOO recently announced the 15R in India and is set to launch the Z11x in India tomorrow.</p><p class="article-source"><a href="https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/exclusive-iqoo-neo-series-to-skip-2026-launch-as-brand-refines-flagship-strategy-11194904" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">through</a></p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/report_suggests_iqoo_wont_launch_new_neo_series_phones_in_india_this_year-news-71904.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/report-suggests-iqoo-wont-launch-new-neo-series-phones-in-india-this-year-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-17-and-xiaomi-17-ultra-go-official-in-india-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-17-and-xiaomi-17-ultra-go-official-in-india-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[india]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[official]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ultra]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xiaomi]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-17-and-xiaomi-17-ultra-go-official-in-india-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[After debuting in global markets last month, the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra have now been launched in India. Both the smartphones come with similar specifications as their global counterparts. The sole 16GB/512GB variant of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at Rs 1,39,999 ($1,525). As part of the Early Bird offer running from […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>After debuting in global markets last month, the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra have now been launched in India. Both the smartphones come with similar specifications as their global counterparts.</p><p>The sole 16GB/512GB variant of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at Rs 1,39,999 ($1,525). As part of the Early Bird offer running from March 13 to March 17, customers will receive the Xiaomi Professional Photography Kit at no extra cost.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="827" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/xiaomi-17-ultra-india-launch/inline/-1200/gsmarena_001.jpg" alt="Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>The phone will go on sale in India starting March 18 and will be available on Amazon and Xiaomi’s official online store. It will be offered in black and white color options.</p><p>The Ultra variant has the same specifications as the global model. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and features a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The device is powered by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="674" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/xiaomi-17-ultra-india-launch/inline/-1200/gsmarena_002.jpg" alt="Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>On the camera front, the phone features a Leica-branded rear setup that includes a 50MP 1-inch primary sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS and continuous optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. The phone also has a 50MP front-facing camera and has IP66 and IP65 ratings for dust and water resistance.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="860" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/xiaomi-17-ultra-india-launch/inline/-1200/gsmarena_003.jpg" alt="Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>Meanwhile, the price of the 12GB/256GB variant of the compact Xiaomi 17 starts at ₹89,999 ($980), while the 12GB/512GB model is priced at ₹99,999 ($1,090). As part of the early bird offer running from March 13 to March 17, buyers can get the 512GB model at the same price as the 256GB variant.</p><p>The Xiaomi 17 is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, but has a smaller 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a 6,330mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="674" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/xiaomi-17-ultra-india-launch/inline/-1200/gsmarena_004.jpg" alt="Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>On the back, the phone sports a Leica-branded triple rear setup that houses a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. It also has a 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus. The device has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.</p><h4>Xiaomi 17 5G</h4><h4>Xiaomi 17 Ultra 5G</h4><p><a href="https://www.mi.com/in/product/xiaomi-17-ultra/buy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source 1</a> . <a href="https://www.mi.com/in/product/xiaomi-17/buy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source 2</a></p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_and_xiaomi_17_ultra_go_official_in_india-news-71902.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-17-and-xiaomi-17-ultra-go-official-in-india-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launch date is officially confirmed along with some specs | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro-launch-date-is-officially-confirmed-along-with-some-specs-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro-launch-date-is-officially-confirmed-along-with-some-specs-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Buds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[confirmed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[date]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[launch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nord]]></category> <category><![CDATA[officially]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oneplus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[specs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro-launch-date-is-officially-confirmed-along-with-some-specs-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[OnePlus is launching a new generation of its mid-range earbuds in India on March 19 at 12 noon local time. These will be called the Nord Buds 4 Pro, and are apparently the successor to the Nord Buds 3 Pro. through a Dedicated teaser micrositeThe brand promises that the Nord Buds 4 Pro have the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>OnePlus is launching a new generation of its mid-range earbuds in India on March 19 at 12 noon local time. These will be called the Nord Buds 4 Pro, and are apparently the successor to the Nord Buds 3 Pro.</p><p>through a <a href="https://www.amazon.in/l/216403553031?tag=gsm-in2-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dedicated teaser microsite</a>The brand promises that the Nord Buds 4 Pro have the ability to create a “quiet space,” but it also comes with “Max Bass.” They have 12mm titanium-coated drivers, and support the LHDC codec.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="1004" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro/inline/-1200/gsmarena_006.jpg" alt="OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launch date officially confirmed along with some specifications" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"></p><p>OnePlus says they offer 55dB ANC, AI-enhanced clear calls using six mics, and 3D spatial audio as well as Game Sound spatial audio. The Nord Buds 4 Pro will have touch controls including volume swipes.</p><p>It seems that the Nord Buds 4 Pro will be offered only in black and white.</p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_buds_4_pro_launch_date_is_officially_confirmed_along_with_some_specs-news-71900.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro-launch-date-is-officially-confirmed-along-with-some-specs-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>OnePlus 16’s chipset and camera specs tipped | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-16s-chipset-and-camera-specs-tipped-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-16s-chipset-and-camera-specs-tipped-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:20:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[16s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[camera]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chipset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oneplus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[specs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tipped]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-16s-chipset-and-camera-specs-tipped-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The OnePlus 16 is still a few months away from its official launch, but several details about the device have already surfaced online. The latest leak has revealed new information about the chipset and camera setup of the phone. While it was previously rumored that the phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>The OnePlus 16 is still a few months away from its official launch, but several details about the device have already surfaced online. The latest leak has revealed new information about the chipset and camera setup of the phone.</p><p>While it was previously rumored that the phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, tipster Digital Chat Station now claims that the OnePlus 16 will instead use the more powerful SM8975 processor, which is expected to be marketed as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" alt="oneplus 15" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/oneplus-16-soc-camera-leak/inline/-1200w5/gsmarena_001.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>oneplus 15</strong></span></p><p>According to the tipster, the 2nm flagship chipset will also be paired with the latest LPDDR6 RAM. Interestingly, a recent leak suggests that Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy S27 Ultra may also use the same processor.</p><p>Additionally, the tipster says that the current OnePlus 16 engineering sample features a 200MP periscope telephoto camera.</p><p>The OnePlus 16 is rumored to have a 9,000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging, an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a BOE X5 OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate.</p><h4>oneplus 15 5g</h4><p class="article-source"><a href="https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5275206160482991" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a> (in Chinese)</p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_16s_chipset_and_camera_specs_tipped-news-71901.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/oneplus-16s-chipset-and-camera-specs-tipped-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Xiaomi 18 Pro Max details leak | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max-details-leak-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max-details-leak-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:16:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[details]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[leak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Max]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xiaomi]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max-details-leak-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was launched last September, and we assume its successor will make its debut around that device’s one-year anniversary. Today some details about the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China have been leaked by prolific digital chat station on Weibo. According to him, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will feature […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was launched last September, and we assume its successor will make its debut around that device’s one-year anniversary. Today some details about the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China have been leaked by prolific digital chat station on Weibo.</p><p>According to him, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch flat LIPO OLED screen with extremely narrow symmetrical bezels, which will be even narrower than the 17 Pro Max. In ultra low light the display panel will reduce to 1-nit brightness and support BT.2020 color space.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="799" alt="Xiaomi 17 Pro Max" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/xiaomi-18-pro-max-details-leak/inline/-1200w5/gsmarena_001.jpg" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>Xiaomi 17 Pro Max</strong></span></p><p>The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, which will be built using a 2nm process.</p><p class="article-source"><a href="https://weibo.com/6048569942/Qvp4iEBiF?from=feed#comment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a> (in Chinese)</p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_max_details_leak-news-71898.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max-details-leak-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Counterpoint warns of rising retail prices for smartphones in 2026 as memory costs explode | Infinium-tech</title> <link>https://infinium-tech.com/counterpoint-warns-of-rising-retail-prices-for-smartphones-in-2026-as-memory-costs-explode-infinium-tech/</link> <comments>https://infinium-tech.com/counterpoint-warns-of-rising-retail-prices-for-smartphones-in-2026-as-memory-costs-explode-infinium-tech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[infinium-tech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:44:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tech News English]]></category> <category><![CDATA[costs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Counterpoint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[explode]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infiniumtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[memory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[retail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smartphones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[warns]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://infinium-tech.com/counterpoint-warns-of-rising-retail-prices-for-smartphones-in-2026-as-memory-costs-explode-infinium-tech/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Counterpoint Research’s memory price tracker shows that mobile RAM costs have increased 50% quarter-on-quarter, while NAND storage has increased more than 90% QoQ. “Higher retail prices are inevitable in 2026 as rising costs will be passed on to consumers,” warned analysts. The rising cost of memory is having a significant impact on the Bill of […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div id="review-body"><p>Counterpoint Research’s memory price tracker shows that mobile RAM costs have increased 50% quarter-on-quarter, while NAND storage has increased more than 90% QoQ. <i>“Higher retail prices are inevitable in 2026 as rising costs will be passed on to consumers,”</i> warned analysts.</p><p>The rising cost of memory is having a significant impact on the Bill of Materials (BOM) of smartphones. Different levels are affected differently and low-cost phones (under $200) are most affected.</p><p>When building a typical low-end phone with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage, manufacturers have to spend 43% of the total BoM of the phone on memory. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous quarter.</p><p>For a typical mid-ranger ($400-$600) with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, the manufacturer will spend 15% more on RAM and 11% more on storage. And that is if the phone is made in Q1 – in Q2, the numbers are expected to be 20% and 16% respectively.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="inline-image" width="1200" height="500" alt="Smartphone Memory Cost Share Estimates in Different Price Segments" src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/03/counterpoint-mobile-memory-costs/inline/gsmarena_001.png" title="Infinium tech | Graphics designing company"><br /><span><strong>Smartphone memory cost share estimates across different price segments (<a href="https://counterpointresearch.com/en/reports/memory-price-tracker-mar-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a>)</strong></span></p><p>Premium and flagship phones ($800+) may have larger margins to help absorb the impact, but they also face an additional problem – flagship 2nm chipsets are quite expensive.</p><p>Counterpoint estimates BoM costs will increase by $100-$150 in the second quarter for phones with 16GB LPDDR5X HKMG RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. This means that the share of RAM in the BOM will be 23% and the share of storage will be 18%.</p><p>As mentioned in the first paragraph, retail prices are expected to increase – Counterpoint estimates that low-end phones will become about $30 more expensive, while premium phones will increase in price by $150 to $200.</p><p><i>“Memory price increases are having a structural impact on smartphone BOM costs. In 2026, OEMs will struggle to balance component costs, gross margins and shipment targets. Those that rely heavily on entry-level models to increase market share will face a significant risk of short-term losses.”</i> Senior analyst Shenghao Bai writes.</p><p class="article-source"><a href="https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/Memory-Price-Surge-Triggers-Shifts-in-Smartphone-BOM-Structure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a></p></div><p><a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_warns_of_rising_retail_prices_for_smartphones_in_2026_as_memory_costs_explode-news-71891.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credits : GSMarena </a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://infinium-tech.com/counterpoint-warns-of-rising-retail-prices-for-smartphones-in-2026-as-memory-costs-explode-infinium-tech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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