January proved to be a busy month for smartphone launches. Most of the announcements were mid-range devices, like the Realme 16 Pro series and the Honor Power 2, but we also saw a few flagships, including the Honor Magic 8 RSR and the RedMagic 11 Air. If you missed any of the January launches, we covered them all here.
If January is any indication, 2026 is going to be a packed year for smartphones. So we decided to make a month-by-month look at some of the most anticipated devices expected to launch this year.
1. February
Samsung Galaxy A-series
Samsung is expected to kick off February with new entries in its Galaxy A lineup, likely including the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Both devices have appeared in certifications and benchmarks, revealing key details.
The Galaxy A57 is rumored to feature an Exynos 1680 chipset, an AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup led by a 50 MP sensor. The A37 could pack an Exynos 1480 chip, the same AMOLED display, and a 5,000 mAh battery.
Galaxy S26 series
Later in February, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Reports suggest the company won’t radically redesign the series this year, but will focus on bringing display refinements, upgraded cameras, and newer chipsets, depending on the region.
Notably, the S26 series may introduce a new Privacy Display feature and adopt a dual-chip strategy, offering both Exynos and Snapdragon variants.
Google Pixel 10a
Google announced the Pixel 10 series back in August 2025, but the company has yet to introduce the affordable Pixel 10a. According to reports, February could be the month when the company does so.
It is said to feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 60Hz–120Hz refresh, Tensor G4 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a 5,100 mAh battery.
Camera-wise, it’s expected to sport a 48 MP primary lens, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 13 MP front camera.
2. March / April
Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X10 Ultra
March could bring two of 2026’s most high-end Android flagships: the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra. Both are expected to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, 6.8-inch 2K AMOLED displays at 120 Hz, Android 16 with custom skins, and roughly 7,000 mAh batteries with fast charging.
The differences are, Vivo X300 Ultra is rumored to include a 200 MP main sensor, a 200 MP telephoto lens with gimbal stabilization, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a 50 MP front camera.
Meanwhile, the Find X9 Ultra is likely to come with two 200 MP sensors (primary and mid-telephoto), a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 10× optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultrawide camera.
OnePlus 15T
Moving on, OnePlus is also expected to launch the 15T in March or April. As with previous “T” models, the focus will likely be on refining existing hardware.
According to leaks, it will be a compact 6.32-inch smartphone with 1.5K resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The camera setup may be dual-lens only with a 50 MP Sony IMX906 or 200 MP Samsung HP5 main sensor and a 50 MP Samsung JN5 telephoto lens.
Under the hood, the 15T should feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, a 7,500 mAh battery, and support for 100W wired and wireless fast charging.
3. August
Google Pixel 11 series
August could see Google back in the headlines with the Pixel 11. The new lineup will possibly include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and a foldable Pixel variant.
Rumors suggest all models will have AMOLED displays and run on the new Tensor G6 chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process.
The Pixel 11 series is also expected to leverage AI to offer up to 100× zoom on photos and videos. The foldable Pixel details are scarce for the time being.
4. September
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone
Apple has a consistent launch schedule for iPhones, so no surprises here: the iPhone 18 series is expected to launch in September. However, the company could make some changes this year.
First, Apple is rumored to release only the Pro models this year, whereas the vanilla iPhone 18 might debut in 2027. Second, 2026 could be the year Apple finally introduces the iPhone Fold.
The foldable device won’t be about chasing trends; it’s more likely to focus on durability, software polish, and ecosystem integration. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro should feature incremental upgrades in cameras, performance, and iOS refinements.
Xiaomi 18 series
Xiaomi is expected to launch the 18 series around the same time with Pro and Ultra models. The series may continue Xiaomi’s recent innovations, such as rear displays, improved cameras, and faster charging. Meanwhile, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is one of the confirmed generational upgrades.
5. October
Vivo X400 / Oppo Find X10 series
While details are still emerging, rumors suggest Vivo and Oppo could launch their next flagship lines in October. Both are likely to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset.
6. What else to watch
Of course, these are not the only smartphones to launch in 2026. These are just the big headline devices, whereas 2026 will also bring plenty of mid-range and niche launches throughout the year.
If anything, this suggests we will have new phones coming out almost every month. You will not be short on options, and we will continue sharing our reviews on our website and YouTube channel.
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