Only a couple of brands have officially confirmed to debut new smartphones next week. These companies are iQOO and Asus.

Asus’ launch event will be global, while iQOO’s announcement will be limited to India. The former will unveil a premium phone as opposed to a budget model by the latter.

Let’s take a look at these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. iQOO Z9

iQOO Z9 5G

The iQOO Z9 is scheduled to launch in India on March 12 (Tuesday). It will be announced at 12 PM IST.

The handset is teased to be priced under ₹20,000 in the country. Despite being affordable, it will arrive with a Dimensity 7200 chip and a 120Hz AMOLED display with 1800 nits local peak brightness level.

Other features of the device will include an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor, dual stereo speakers, a 5,000mAh battery, and 44W charging support. Finally, it will be available in Brushed Green and Graphene Blue color options.

2. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Asus zenfone 11 Ultra

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra will be unveiled on March 14 (Thursday). The event will begin at 8 PM GMT+8.

As per leaks, the Zenfone 11 Ultra will resemble the ROG Phone 8 series. It will be available in five colors, such as Eternal Black, Skyline Blue, Misty Gray, Verdure Green, and Desert Sienna.

The handset will come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 65W wired as well as 15W wireless charging standards.

Lastly, the cameras on it will include a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, a 13MP ultrawide unit, a 32MP 3x telephoto shooter, and a 32MP selfie snapper.

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