OnePlus has officially confirmed plans to launch a new smartphone lineup called Turbo, following weeks of speculation that began in October. Rumors about the series first surfaced earlier in the month, with full specifications of the initial model leaking soon after.

Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, announced the Turbo series on Weibo as part of the company’s 12th anniversary. He said the new lineup will carry over the performance focus seen in OnePlus’ flagship devices, while placing a strong emphasis on battery life and gaming performance.

Li added that OnePlus expects to close 2025 with the highest year-over-year sales growth among smartphone brands in China, reporting a 40% increase compared with 2024. Looking ahead, he said the Turbo lineup is intended to further enhance gaming performance and make that experience accessible to a wider audience.

Expected Specs

According to earlier leaks, the first smartphone in the OnePlus Turbo series will feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor.

Powering the phone will be a respectable 8,000 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. On the camera side, the device is said to include a 50MP main rear camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide sensor.

Young people today are temprted with the latest technology but worry about the impact on the planet. House of Marley makes sustainable audio products and funds environmental projects in the name of reggae star Bob Marley.

HOUSE OF MARLEY

I feel sorry for younger people today. A large part of their education stresses environmentalism and the downsides of consumerism, bwhile they are bombarded with marketing and advertising imploring them to buy the latest smartphones, speakers and headphones. The House of Marley’s Get Together 3 speaker is designed to change that.

The House of Marley thinks this is a middle way where we also stress the importance of sustainability and the circular economy? The brand, which is backed by the family of reggae legend Bob Marley and whose name is used to promote a range of sustainable audio products, believes he would have approved of the approach.

Plenty of companies pay token lip service to sustainability, but House of Marley says it pays close attention to every detail, from the use of natural materials to the precision-tuned drivers delivering rich, balanced sound. The result, it claims, is a harmonious fusion of audio performance, timeless style and Earth-friendly craftsmanship, such as the new Get Together 3 Bluetooth speaker.

Care For The Planet

Would Marley have approved? Most probably. His family says he cared very much for the planet and the oceans. Some of the proceeds from the sale of the brand’s products are used to sustain Bob Marley’s legacy of love for music and the planet. The company’s philosophy is underpinned by sustainability and a commitment to charitable causes, particularly those related to the environment.

I managed to get my hands on the House of Marley’s new Get Together 3 Bluetooth speaker for a demonstration. The speaker is a crafted statement piece with a rich and customizable stereo sound that can be used for an outdoor party or a winter night in by the fire, streaming favorite tunes.

The Get Together 3 includes switchable EQ settings as well as warm ambient LED lighting. The speaker has a low-profile silhouette made from sustainable materials like bamboo and REWIND fabric, a recycled material. The speaker has the Marley signature sound and can play for up to 10 hours on a single charge of its onboard battery.

Auracast Compatible

Other features include fast USB-C charging and Bluetooth connectivity, offering a range of up to 30 meters. The audio can even be expanded to multiple speakers by using Auracast, a Bluetooth pairing technology that can transform a home into a multi-speaker soundstage.

The new speaker has three tuned EQ settings including the Marley Signature Sound, an Outdoor Mode for clarity in open spaces, plus for a bit more oomph there is the Bass Boost setting, which offers deep and resonant lows.

Auracast is a new technology that is finally being rolled out. It can bring people together through music thanks to its multi-speaker pairing with any other Auracast-compatible device. Multiple devices can be linked together to produce an immersive sound experience, turning a home, garden or party into an impressive soundstage.

Ambient LED Lighting

Users can add a bit more atmosphere thanks to the built-in LED light ring that encircles the Get Together 3’s speaker grille. The warm glow of the ambient light is designed for setting the mood at home, in the garden or wherever the speaker goes. There are controls ranged across the top of the speaker for play/pause, skip or repeat, volume controls and a button for Bluetooth and control of the onboard lighting.

As well as offering Bluetooth connectivity, the Get Together 3 also features an analog aux-in jack at its rear for connecting to any non-digital audio source. That could be an old Walkman cassette player or an FM transistor for catching the latest game.

With every purchase of a House of Marley product, the company says you will be helping to support global reforestation through support for the One Tree Planted charity. Since 2017, House of Marley says it has helped to plant more than 400,000 trees across 15 countries in 27 separate projects.

Pricing and Availability:

The House of Marley Get Together 3 Bluetooth Speaker is available now from House of Marley, Amazon and other retailers. The price is $199.99 / £199.99.

Tech Specs:

• Bluetooth 5.4.
• Auracast: Yes.
• EQ settings: Marley Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Outdoor Mode.
• Materials: Bamboo and REWIND fabric.
• Ambient LED lighting: Yes.
• Auracast multi-speaker pairing: Yes.
• AUX In: Yes.
• Battery: 10 hours.
• Charging: USB-C.

As expected, Vivo has introduced the Vivo S50 and Vivo S50 Pro mini in China as its newest high-end smartphones. Both devices arrive with refreshed designs versus their predecessors and include notable spec upgrades.

Design and Display

The Vivo S50 uses a 6.59-inch display, which is slightly smaller than the panel on the previous model. The Vivo S50 Pro mini keeps its compact approach with a 6.31-inch display. Both phones feature AMOLED screens with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Vivo S50 series includes an updated ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. For protection, Vivo rates the pair IP68 and IP69 for water and dust resistance. Color options differ between the two. The S50 comes in white, blue, purple, and black, while the S50 Pro mini is available in white, purple, and black.

Internals and Software

Vivo powers the S50 with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is positioned as a clear step up from the S30’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The S50 Pro mini upgrades to the newly announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, offering more performance headroom compared to the S30 Pro mini’s Dimensity 9300+.

Both models support configurations up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. On the software side, they ship with OriginOS 6, based on Android 16, out of the box.

Cameras

The two phones share a similar triple rear camera setup: a 50MP main camera (a 1/1.56″ Sony IMX921 with OIS), a 50MP telephoto (a 1/1.95″ Sony IMX882 with OIS) with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. On the front, both models use a 50MP selfie camera.

Battery and Pricing

Both devices pack a 6,500 mAh Si/C battery and support 90W wired charging. The S50 Pro mini adds 40W wireless charging.

The Vivo S50 starts at $425 for 12GB/256GB and goes up to $510 for 16GB/512GB. Vivo also lists 12GB/512GB at $467 and 16GB/256GB at $481.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini starts at $524 for 12GB/256GB and reaches $609 for 16GB/512GB. Vivo also lists 12GB/512GB at $566.

Vivo S50 Series Specifications