Best Smartphones Expected to Receive Android 15 Update

The OnePlus 13 is a powerhouse, driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and Adreno 830 GPU, offering up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. This flagship features a self-developed gaming graphics engine, effortlessly handling high-frame-rate, high-definition gaming. It runs Android 15-based OxygenOS 15, with four OS updates and six years of security patches assured.  ,The 6.82-inch 2K 8T LTPO OLED display, rated A++ by DisplayMate, supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid, with peak brightness of 4,500 nits and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. The camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, 50MP Samsung JN1 ultrawide lens, and 50MP Sony LYT-600 telephoto lens, all tuned by Hasselblad. ,With a 6,000 mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, the OnePlus 13 ensures robust performance. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and more. Priced from Rs 69,999 in India, it's available in Midnight Ocean, Arctic Dawn, and Black Eclipse. It will go on sale in India via Amazon and OnePlus.in from January 10, 2025.

The Realme P3 debuts as the India's first Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-powered phone. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 2000 nits. The phone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also features a 6,050mm² VC cooling system. ,Moreover, the Realme P3 5G packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging. For imaging, there is a 50M primary sensor and a 2MP portrait camera. Other features include a 16MP front camera and GT Boost gaming features. Lastly, the phone includes an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. In terms of pricing, the Realme P3 5G starts in India at Rs 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB model. It also is offered in Space Silver, Comet Grey, and Nebula Pink colour options.

Google recently dropped the new Pixel 9 series in India and globally. With the latest Pixel line-up, Google made a slight detour, taking a page out of Apple's playbook by announcing two versions of the Pixel 9 Pro, a standard variant with a compact design, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. ,The Pixel 9 Pro XL does retain all the same specifications as the Pixel 9 Pro, albeit in a bigger chassis with a taller screen and larger battery. I've only had the Pixel 9 Pro XL for a couple of days, but here are my initial thoughts.