Top smartphone launches of 2026 - in pictures

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra feature slimmer foldable designs, larger displays and upgraded camera systems as the company expands its latest generation of foldable phones. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max features the company's latest A-series chip, an upgraded camera system and a redesigned aluminium enclosure. Victor Besa / The National
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Apple's iPhone 17 Air, the thinnest model in the iPhone 17 line-up, features a lightweight design and a large display. Victor Besa / The National
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China-based OnePlus, a subsidiary of Oppo, has expanded its smartphone range with the OnePlus 15 and 15R, with the latter featuring a 165Hz display and 50-megapixel main camera. Photo: OnePlus
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Oppo's Find X9 features a Hasselblad-branded camera system, with the handset designed around photography and imaging capabilities. AFP
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