Nothing unveiled the Phone (4b) in Week 28, sliding the price to €329 while keeping core features: a simplified Glyph Bar, a 6.77‑inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, a 5,200 mAh battery, and a 50‑MP stabilized main camera. Pre‑orders start immediately.

Google’s Pixel 11 series jumps €100 above the Pixel 10 line, dropping the 128‑GB base tier for a 256‑GB entry point. The full lineup will debut next month. Vivo’s V80 series follows, slated for launch in August with a 7,200‑mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in the standard model, ZEISS lenses, and 90‑W charging, priced alongside the V70.

Redmi confirms the Note 17 series for July 14 in China, including Note 17, Pro, and Pro Max variants. These models promise larger batteries, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 CPUs, up to a 200‑MP camera, and a new camera island.

Samsung continues its dual‑chip strategy: the Galaxy S27 Pro will ship with Exynos 2700 globally and Snapdragon in select markets, whereas the S27 Ultra will use Snapdragon only. Foldable rumors show the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 with higher launch prices, especially for the Ultra. Apple may thicken the iPhone 18 Pro for battery gains, while Xiaomi’s 18 Pro Max targets an 8,000‑mAh cell and 100‑W charging.

These moves sharpen competitive pressure on price, battery life, and camera performance across mid‑tier and flagship segments, forcing brands to balance cost with feature parity.