Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro in China with massive batteries – 8,000 mAh and 9,000 mAh respectively. Both feature 120Hz OLED displays, IP69 resistance, Android 16 with HyperOS, and Qualcomm chipsets; the Pro adds a 200 MP main camera and 67W charging. Prices start at $167 and $223.

Samsung's July 22 Galaxy Unpacked leaks reveal the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Flip8, Watch9, and Watch Ultra2, while a rumored S27 Ultra camera bar is reportedly false. OnePlus confirmed it will withdraw from Europe and North America after more than a decade, shifting focus to China and India; Oppo will assume a larger Western role. Existing users retain software updates and support.

The Pixel 11 series has leaked extensively ahead of its August 12 Made by Google event. A retailer listing shows the base model at $899 with 256GB storage, a 6.3-inch OLED, 12GB RAM, and nearly 5,000 mAh battery. The lineup debuts Google's 2nm Tensor G6 chipset and a MediaTek-developed modem, promising major efficiency and AI gains.