Korean outlet ETNews reports Samsung trimmed Q4 Galaxy A component orders by about 20% (roughly 10 million units on an annual basis) and plans a further 10% cut in 2027, as memory now makes up about half the cost of a mid-range phone and the mobile division heads toward its first annual loss. Samsung has not commented.
Italian retailer Epto listed the Xiaomi 18 Pro at €1,398.90 (256GB) and €1,591.90 (512GB) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at €1,783.90, with 6,000 and 7,050 mAh batteries instead of 7,000 and 8,500 mAh in China. The global launch is due next month and includes the Middle East; prices are not officially confirmed.
One day after launch, Khaleej Times quotes Deira sellers saying the iPhone Duo 2TB (official price AED 13,599) is drawing offers of up to AED 25,000, while 256GB units sell at AED 8,000 over the AED 8,499 list price. Shops received only a handful of units, their next delivery is in November, and orders placed on the Apple Store today ship in January 2027.
The UAE price we were waiting for yesterday has arrived: Find X10 (12/512GB) at AED 5,199 and Find X10 Pro Max (12/512GB) at AED 6,399. Pre-orders run October 30 to November 5, sales start November 6, and pre-orders include an OPPO Watch S, Enco Air5 Pro and extended warranty. The rest of the Gulf follows from November 27.
EU energy labels (EPREL) reveal the global batteries of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max: 6,000mAh and 7,050mAh versus 7,000 and 8,500 in China. A YTECHB price leak adds €1,449 (256GB) and €1,649 (512GB) for the 18 Pro and €1,849 (512GB) for the Pro Max, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Europe. Charging is 90W on the Pro and 100W on the Pro Max. Prices are unofficial and no date is announced.
For the first time the UAE is one of Meta's launch markets: the new Meta Glasses line (including the Kylie Jenner and BLACKPINK LISA editions) and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 are orderable from today. Prices run about 20–27% above the US, and the camera-free Audio model hasn't arrived yet.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max reached UAE stores on 18 September. Official prices, where to find one, trade-in values, instalments — and the Gulf date for the foldable iPhone Duo.
