From new smartphones and laptops to TVs and other gadgets, the tech world had plenty to talk about this week. Google, Honor, Acer, Hisense, Xiaomi and Motorola all made headlines with new devices and upgrades, bringing fresh options across smartphones, laptops and televisions. Here is a look at some of the biggest tech developments from the week.

 

Google Pixel 11 Series

Google has expanded its Pixel 11 lineup in India with four new models: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All four smartphones are powered by the company’s Tensor G6 chipset and feature IP68-rated protection.

The standard Pixel 11 starts at ₹89,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while the Pixel 11 Pro starts at ₹1,19,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is priced at ₹1,34,999 for 256GB storage and ₹1,49,999 for 512GB storage, with both variants offering 12GB RAM. At the top of the lineup is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and is priced at ₹1,86,999.

 

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Motorola Moto G Max

Motorola has added the moto g max to its smartphone portfolio, combining a large battery with a high-refresh-rate display, a premium design and pro-grade photography.

The phone features a 6.72-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera system and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor. Its standout feature is a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, designed to offer longer usage. Its design includes a Luxury Satin-inspired finish in PANTONE-curated colours.

 

Honor Robot Phone

Honor has officially unveiled the Robot Phone in China, revealing its complete specifications along with details about its price and availability.

The device stands out for its gimbal camera, which is built directly into the back of the phone. Its 200MP main camera sits inside a four-degree-of-freedom titanium gimbal. The phone measures 9.6mm in thickness and weighs 248 grams. The Robot Phone starts at CNY 9,999, or roughly ₹1.4 lakh.

 

Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max

Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi K-series in China with two new flagship smartphones: the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max.

Both phones offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, with the Pro Max also available with 1TB of storage. In China, the Redmi K100 Pro starts at CNY 3,699 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while the K100 Pro Max starts at CNY 4,199 for the same configuration.

The K100 Pro comes in Volt, White, Black and Red, while the Pro Max is available in Blue, White, Black and Red.

 

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Acer laptop lineup

Acer has expanded its consumer laptop range in India with new Aspire and Swift series models aimed at different types of users.

The Aspire range starts at ₹39,999, while the Aspire Pro starts at ₹69,999 and the Swift Pro at ₹79,999. The lineup covers everyday computing needs as well as more premium requirements, with AI-focused features and thin-and-light designs aimed at professionals and creators.

 

Hisense RGB MiniLED TV series

Hisense India has expanded its TV portfolio with the UR8S RGB MiniLED series, bringing the company’s RGB MiniLED display technology to more mainstream screen sizes.

The technology was previously featured in the brand’s premium UX Series, designed for ultra-large-screen televisions. The series starts at ₹1.19 lakh and comes in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes. It is available through select retail partners as well as Amazon and Flipkart.