Tech Desk 
Dec 22, 2024
This week witnessed a wave of thrilling launches, rumours, and key product unveilings across different leading brands. From Samsung to OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, and more.
The latest devices with state-of-the-art features, robust chipsets, and smart camera setups are soon to hit the market.
Gadinsider has compiled a weekly roundup of the most notable announcements from the past week.
OnePlus Ace 5, OnePlus Ace 5 Pro to launch on December 26
OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are likely to release on December 26, featuring 6.78-inch OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates.
The Ace 5 is expected to be equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the Pro variant is likely to be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both of the models may include an OIS-enabled 50MP camera with 80W/100W charging capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim specs leaked
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is likely to be launched in Q2 2025 as the company’s thinnest phone ever. It features an enlarged 6.6-inch display, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
It is likely to feature a 200MP primary camera with two 50MP sensors. It is anticipated to be thinner than the iPhone 17 Air, set to release in 2025.
Realme C75 to launch in Pakistan on December 23
Realme C75 is set to release in Pakistan on December 23, featuring an enlarged 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configurations.
The device is powered by a 50MP rear camera, with IP68/IP69 water resistance, and houses a massive 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Vivo Y300 launched in China
Vivo has launched the Y300 in China, equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, with a massive 6,000mAh battery, and 44W fast charging. It features a spacious 6.77-inch AMOLED display, with a 50MP dual-camera setup, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The Y300 comes in three models priced between CNY 1,399 and CNY 1,999.
Lava Blaze Duo 5G with 5,000mAh battery debuts in India
Lava Blaze Duo 5G was released on December 13 in India, featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset. In addition, it houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 64MP dual-camera setup.
The device is priced at INR 18,999 (6GB+128GB) and INR 20,499 (8GB+128GB), currently available at a deep discount via Amazon and HDFC cards.
Honor GT launched in China
Honor GT has officially been unveiled in China with top-notch features, offering a smooth and intuitive user experience.
The recently launched device is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, featuring a 5,300mAh battery with 120Hz AMOLED display with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gaming features.
It features 12GB/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage configurations which is priced between 2,199 and 3,299 yuan. Honor GT will go on sale from December 24.
Poco M7 Pro 5G and C75 5G launched in India
Poco released the latest M7 Pro 5G and C75 5G in India, equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 and houses Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processors, respectively.
Moreover, the M7 Pro houses a 50MP camera and a 5,110mAh battery with a 45W threshold for enhanced charging capability.
While the C75 houses a 50MP camera with a 5,160mAh battery with 18W charging and other top-notch features.
