Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy S27 Pro camera, Pixel 11 Pro Analysis, Oppo Find N7 in Europe, OnePlus 16 thoughts, Gemini expansions, Honor’s Android push and Graphene OS updates.
Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes.
Galaxy S27 Pro Camera Details
Samsung is set to retain much of the camera hardware from the Galaxy S26 family in the upcoming Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus models, but questions remain about where the new Galaxy S27 Pro model would sit in the optical framework. With the reveal of sensor sizes, we might have our answer. Josh Skinner for SammyGuru:
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“The main differentiator comes with the telephoto camera. The Ultra will get a single 5x telephoto lens, rocking either the Sony IMX855 or the Samsung S5KJN3 (yes, the ultrawide sensor used on both phones). The Pro, on the other hand, will have a single 3x telephoto lens, using the Samsung S5K3LD, the same sensor as the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 3x telephoto. So, while the Ultra gets the longer reach, the Pro isn’t exactly being left out in the cold.”
Long Term Pixel 11 Pro Thoughts
Joe Maring has used the Pixel 11 Pro since it launched in August this year. Three months later, how is his decision to go with Google’s view of the smartphone world holding up? Surprisingly well, is the answer. He writes up the experience for Android Authority, including the camera:
“Even after three months of daily use, I’m still impressed by just how excellent the Pixel 11 Pro’s camera system truly is. It doesn’t matter if I’m using the 50MP primary camera or the 48MP telephoto sensor. I can snap photos in broad daylight, indoors, or at dusk. No matter how or when I’m taking a picture with the Pixel 11 Pro, I’m all but guaranteed to get a fantastic-looking result.”
The Find N7 Is Coming To Europe
While the Oppo N6 family skipped a European launch, the latest model looks sett reach the continent as part of a wider plan. GSM Arena highlights discussions by Oppo’s Regional Product Manager and what it might be highlighting for 2026.
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“It looks like the Find N7 release in Europe is part of a bigger strategy. The Chinese manufacturer is making a broader push in the premium segment since it brought its top-tier Find X9 Ultra flagship and is now selling the Find X10 and Pro Max models as well. The rumors so far suggest that the Find X10 Ultra will also make it to European shores.”
A Closer Look At The OnePlus 16
While it will launch only in China and India, the OnePlus 16 continues the flagship-killer approach, with expected features of a top-of-the-line premium smartphone. Florian Schmitt puts it through its paces for NotebookCheck:
“A flagship phone whose price does not spiral completely out of control, optionally available with a huge amount of storage, one of the fastest SoCs currently available, a good camera system and a high-quality chassis. Then there is the spectacular battery, with runtimes of up to 29 hours and more… Those who know what they are getting into will get a top-tier phone at a reasonable price with only a few drawbacks.”
More Models And Regions For Gemini
Google has announced an expansion of Gemini Intelligence. It will now be available on recent Motorola and Pixel devices, and existing support will expand to more regions worldwide. From the blog post:
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“Gemini Intelligence is coming to even more devices. Motorola is introducing its first Gemini Intelligence device, Motorola Signature 27, which is available for pre-order in the U.S. on November 19. And with today’s Pixel Drop, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold get the latest features for Gemini Intelligence.”
Honor’s Number One Android Push
Honor contintues to increase its market share and establish itself as one of the primary Android manufacturers. Recent data points to claiming the top spot in Chinese sales. Nick Papanikolopoulos has more:
“Honor has taken the top spot among Android phone brands in China for October 2026. The company sold 2.573 million phones during the month and held 12.04% of the market, based on third-party data shared by Honor. That puts it ahead of every other Android brand in the country.
“However, it does not mean Honor led the full smartphone market, which also includes Apple.”
And Finally…
The security-focused variant of Android, Graphene OS, has confirmed that the port to Google’s Pixel 11 is now available:
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Our port to the Pixel 11 series was nearly complete after around a week of the devices being launched. It had to be cancelled due to lack of MTE support. Android 17 QPR2 has added MTE support for the Pixel 11 series and we’ve confirmed it works with GrapheneOS with our QPR2 port.”
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