Android's Ultra Flagship Era May Be Coming to an End
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According to newly emerging claims, Xiaomi's 18 series will not include an 'ultra' model.
Android's Ultra flagship era may be coming to an end
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Rising RAM prices are reportedly forcing Android OEMs to reconsider their lineups, with several reportedly scrapping or limiting global releases of their next-generation “Ultra” flagships. Leaks indicate Xiaomi has cancelled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, while OPPO and vivo may withhold their next Ultra devices from global markets. Samsung may be left as the only manufacturer selling an “Ultra” flagship gl…
Tipster claims Xiaomi 18 Ultra cancelled, upcoming vivo and Oppo Ultras won't go global
The Xiaomi 18 Ultra, which was rumored to debut in December this year, has reportedly been cancelled. According to a new leak, Xiaomi will launch only three smartphones as part of its upcoming 18 series. In a post on X, tipster Kartikey Singh claims that Xiaomi will not launch an 18 Ultra this year. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will instead sit at the top of the company's upcoming flagship lineup. However, this does not necess…
The massive demand in the artificial intelligence sector has driven the costs of memory and storage components to record levels, beginning to alter the plans of smartphone manufacturers. It is reported that Xiaomi is preparing to discontinue its Ultra model in its new flagship series due to rising costs, while Oppo and vivo may limit their most powerful models to China.
Over the past few years, smartphone manufacturers have accustomed us to constantly pushing boundaries. The word "Ultra" in the name has become synonymous with the absolute pinnacle of technological capabilities, regardless of cost or device size. However, the situation in the semiconductor market has deteriorated so rapidly that this vision has been confronted with harsh business reality. Significant increases in RAM and storage chip prices are …
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