The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a refreshed color palette for 2024, with Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black options. Dark Cherry is set to replace Cosmic Orange, while Silver has been dropped despite previous leaks. Black returns after its absence on the iPhone 17 Pro.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra's zoom camera is rumored to use a 4x unit with a half-inch sensor, positioning it between the current 3x and 5x lenses. On the mid-range front, Poco unveiled the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, both featuring 185Hz AMOLED displays and 200MP main sensors. The F9 Ultra leads with a massive 8,050mAh battery and a dedicated rear subwoofer, while the F9 Pro offers a smaller 6,330mAh cell.

Pricing starts at £799 for the Pro and £899 for the Ultra, with early-bird discounts available. Xiaomi showcased the Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026, highlighting a unique 5.38-inch cover and 7.58-inch inner displays alongside a new 3nm XRing O3 chipset. The vivo X500 Pro Max was spotted with a large circular camera island featuring a rotating ring for physical controls.

Additionally, the vivo T5 5G launched in China, boasting a 7,000mAh battery and Origin OS 6. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra was benchmarked, confirming the use of MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset.