Smartphone launches are once again catching up ahead of the festive season. Though only two companies have scheduled new releases for the next week, these are important big-name products.

The firms that will be unveiling phones in the next few days are Xiaomi and OnePlus. The former will debut its next-gen foldable and a performance-oriented Redmi-branded handset.

On the other hand, OnePlus will announce an affordable premium device under its Ace series. Let’s take a look at these phones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

1. Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

xiaomi mix fold 3

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will be unveiled on August 14 (Monday) in China. As the name suggests, it is the company’s third-gen horizontal foldable smartphone that unfolds into a tablet.

Thanks to leaks and official teasers, we know a lot about this product. It will arrive with an 8.02 main foldable screen with a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,600 nits peak brightness level. It will be equipped with a new hinge and will be thinner than the Honor Magic V2 when folded.

The device will flaunt a Leica-tuned quad-camera system, which will also include a periscope zoom lens. It is expected to be backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.

2. Redmi K60 Ultra

Redmi K60 Ultra

The Redmi K60 Ultra will go official in China on August 14 (Monday) alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset and will also house a PixelWorks chip for display.

It will sport a 1.5K OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 2,880 PWM frequency, and 2,600 nits peak brightness level. It will be even IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

The device will arrive in black and green color options. Finally, it will be offered with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.

3. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will be launched on August 16 (Wednesday) in China. The handset is an affordable version of the OnePlus 11.

It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It will feature a 6.74-inch 120Hz 1.5K OLED display.

The phone will house a triple camera setup on the rear comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide unit, and a 32MP telephoto shooter. Lastly, it will draw energy from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 150W wired charging.

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