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馃搮January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
January 2026 kicks off with major smartphone launches from OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, Redmi, and others, plus CES 2026 previews featuring advanced displays, AI, and new chips.
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OnePlus Turbo 6 Series Launching in China

OnePlus will debut the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in China on January 8, featuring Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 1.5K 165Hz display, and up to 9,000mAh battery with 80W charging.Source 1Source 2Source 3 The Turbo 6V offers a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED with 144Hz refresh rate and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC.Source 1 High refresh rates make them ideal for gaming.Source 2

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Redmi Note 15 5G Set for India Launch

Redmi Note 15 5G launches January 6 in India with 108MP camera, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED, and 5,520mAh battery with 45W charging.Source 1Source 2Source 3 It has a slim 7.35mm body and curved display, priced around Rs 20,000.Source 1Source 2 Pro models expected later.Source 2

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Realme 16 Pro Series Debuts January 6

Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ launch January 6 with high refresh rate screens, large batteries, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in Pro+.Source 1Source 2Source 3 Features textured matte design, Realme UI 7 on Android 16 with 3 OS upgrades and AI Edit genie 2.0.Source 3 Also unveiling Realme Pad 3 with 12,200mAh battery and 2.8K display.Source 1

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Honor Power 2 with Massive Battery Incoming

Honor Power 2, Honor's largest-capacity battery phone, launches in India this January, focusing on endurance alongside performance.Source 1 Details on specs limited, but part of wave of big-battery devices.Source 1Source 3

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Oppo Reno 15 Prepares for India Release

Oppo Reno 15 series gears up for January launch in India, emphasizing camera quality and premium features.Source 1 Joins Realme and others in mid-premium segment.Source 2 Specific specs teased but not detailed yet.Source 1

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Poco M8 Budget Phone Launches January 8

Poco M8 arrives January 8 with 6,330mAh battery for long life, high refresh rate display, and design similar to Note 15.Source 2 Targets budget market with strong endurance.Source 2 Color options and exact processor pending.Source 2

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Samsung CES 2026 Keynote on January 4

Samsung kicks off CES 2026 with 'The First Look' on January 4, unveiling DX Division vision, AI experiences, 6K glasses-free 3D monitor, Odyssey gaming displays, and Music Studio soundbars.Source 5 Includes Wi-Fi streaming speakers and updated HDR10+ Advanced standard.Source 5

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LG CES Presser Highlights Affectionate Intelligence

LG's January 5 CES conference 'Innovation in Tune with You' focuses on elevating daily life via Affectionate Intelligence and pre-announced products like 5K monitors.Source 5 Micro RGB display tech emphasized alongside competitors.Source 5

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite at CES

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite and Premium chips debut in laptops at CES 2026, boosting speed and AI performance beyond phones and tablets.Source 5 Builds on 2025 promises for PC expansion.Source 5

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Honor Magic 8 Mini and RedMagic 11 Air Previewed

January brings small flagships like Honor Magic 8 mini, gaming-focused RedMagic 11 Air, new foldables, and competitive mid-range phones.Source 6 Highlights ruthless market dynamics.Source 6

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Apple AI Push with Siri in Spring 2026

Apple plans major AI advancements, releasing AI-powered Siri in Spring 2026, potentially turning it into an AI powerhouse after a slow start.Source 10 Focuses on overcoming AI slump.Source 10

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Micro RGB Displays Dominate CES TV Buzz

Samsung, LG, Hisense, and Sony push Micro RGB for brighter TVs at CES 2026, with Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced adding bi-directional tone mapping and intelligent features.Source 5 Competes with Dolby Vision 2.Source 5