Tech Recap Week 21 (2025): vivo S30 Launch Set, Xiaomi 15S Pro Debuts with Xring O1, and More
Tech Recap Week 21 2025 brings a packed roundup of major tech announcements, flagship phone launches, and futuristic devices. From vivo’s upcoming S30 series and Xiaomi’s debut of the Xring O1 chipset to Huawei’s foldable MateBook and early glimpses of the Xiaomi 16, here’s everything that happened between May 19–25, 2025.
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📆 Tech Recap Week 21 2025: vivo S30 Series Launch Set for May 29
vivo has officially scheduled the launch of its S30 and S30 Pro Mini for May 29, targeting the Chinese market. Expect vibrant color options including pink, yellow, blue, and black. Early leaks suggest:
- vivo S30 may pack a large 6,500mAh battery
- S30 Pro Mini could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset
👉 For a deeper look at vivo’s flagship series, check out our vivo Main Hub – Full Specs, Features & Launch Guide (PH 2025).
🚀 Xiaomi 15S Pro Headlines Tech Recap Week 21 2025 with New Xring O1 Chipset
Xiaomi unveiled the 15S Pro, powered by its new Xring O1 SoC, fabbed on TSMC’s advanced 3nm N3E process. This launch marks Xiaomi’s bold move into chipset manufacturing.
🔧 Xring O1 SoC Highlights:
- 10-core CPU: 2× Cortex-X925 (3.9GHz), 6× A725, 2× A520
- 16-core GPU: ARM Immortalis-G925
- 6-core NPU: 44 TOPS
- Supports: LPDDR5T RAM, UFS 4.1, Wi-Fi 7, USB 3.2 Gen2
📊 Benchmarking:
- 3M+ on AnTuTu
- 9000+ Geekbench 6 Multi-Core, beating Apple A18 Pro
👉 Explore all the specs and benchmarks in our Xiaomi 15S Pro – Full Specs, Features & Buying Guide.
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💻 Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate: 18″ Foldable Laptop
Huawei’s MateBook Fold Ultimate is a productivity powerhouse disguised as a slim 13-inch laptop that unfolds into an 18-inch dual-layer OLED screen.
Key Features:
- LTPO OLED, 1600 nits brightness
- 4:3 unfolded / 3:2 laptop ratio
- 1.16 kg, 14.9mm closed thickness
- Carbon fiber & non-Newtonian fluid protection
💰 Starts at CNY 8,000 (~₱65,000). Launch date: June 6.
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🔍 Xiaomi 16 First Look: Bigger Battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
Xiaomi’s next flagship, the , is scheduled for September 2025 and brings significant upgrades:
- 6,800mAh battery, 100W wired charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset
- Early renders show a design evolution from the Xiaomi 15
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📸 Camera Battle: vivo X200 Ultra vs X100 Ultra
The vivo X200 Ultra went head-to-head in a camera shootout with the X100 Ultra. Key upgrades include:
- 35mm main lens vs 23mm
- Superior 14mm ultrawide sensor
- Slightly enhanced 85mm zoom lens
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📱 OnePlus 13s Launching in India on June 5
OnePlus will unveil the 13s in India with a new Velvet Glass finish and three color options:
- Familiar Black Velvet and Pink Satin
- Exclusive Green Silk for India
📘 View more: Smartphone Main Hub 2025 – Reviews & Launch Updates
🔋 Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ Coming Soon – Under 6mm Thin
The Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ is set to be the thinnest curved smartphone yet at just 5.95mm thick.
📘 Learn more in: Infinix Phones 2025 – Latest Releases & Value Picks
❌ Nothing Phone (1) Reaches End of the Road
The original Nothing Phone (1) will not receive Android 16, officially ending its update support.
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⚙️ Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Coming Early
Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will debut earlier than expected, setting the stage for Q4 2025 launches.
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🧠 Key Highlights – Tech Recap Week 21 2025
That wraps up Tech Recap Week 21 2025 — a week dominated by chipset debuts, design innovations, and powerful new devices across vivo, Xiaomi, Huawei, and more.
- Xiaomi’s Xring O1 is redefining the Android flagship landscape
- vivo S30 series is poised to heat up the midrange market
- Huawei Fold Ultimate offers unmatched portability
- OnePlus and Xiaomi lineups dominate the Q2–Q3 2025 roadmap
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