While May brought some top-tier flagships like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, it wasn’t an exciting month for people seeking mid-range and budget smartphones. However, June will be entirely different, as there are many exciting, affordable launches lined up.
We’ve curated a list of the top five upcoming smartphones that deserve your attention. Review the list to find out if there’s one worth upgrading to.
5 Best upcoming smartphone launches in June 2026
1. Xiaomi 17T
Launch date: June 4, 2026 (confirmed)
Xiaomi 17T has already been launched in some European markets and Southeast Asian countries towards the end of May 2026, and is confirmed to launch in India in the first week of June. That also means we already know what the device will have to offer.
The Xiaomi 17T is a mid-range smartphone with a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 3500 nits of peak brightness. It’s powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The device features a high-end triple-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. It has a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The battery comes in at 6500mAh with support for 67W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging. On the software side, it boots the latest Android 16 OS and promises up to five major Android OS upgrades.
The Xiaomi 17T could be priced around INR 75,000 (~$800) for the base 12GB/256GB model.
Xiaomi 17T specs:
- Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1268 x 2765 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak brightness)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm)
- Software: Android 16, up to five major Android upgrades
- Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom) + 12MP (120˚ ultrawide)
- Selfie camera: 32MP
- Battery: 6500mAh
- Charging: 67W (wired), 22.5W (reverse wired)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Launch date: June 4, 2026 (confirmed)
The Edge 70 Pro+ will launch in the first week as the most premium phone of the series. Ahead of the launch, Motorola has listed the device on its official website with all the details. Therefore, we already know this device will have a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 5200 nits.
The smartphone is confirmed to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset at its core, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It will run Android 16 out of the box and receive three generations of Android upgrades.
On the rear side, it will have three 50MP sensors. The primary camera uses Sony’s LYTIA 710 sensor, which is paired with an ultrawide unit and a periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The selfie camera also has a 50MP resolution.
The Edge 70 Pro+ is confirmed to arrive with a 7000mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse wireless and 5W reverse wired charging.
As for pricing, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ could cost around INR 50,000.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ specs:
- Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 5200 nits (peak brightness)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
- Software: Android 16, up to three major Android upgrades
- Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom) + 50MP (ultrawide)
- Selfie camera: 50MP
- Battery: 7000mAh
- Charging: 90W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C
3. OnePlus 15s
Launch: June 2026 (expected)
OnePlus 15s is expected to launch globally in June 2026. It won’t be an entirely new device but a rebranded version of the OnePlus 15T, which was launched in China earlier this year. OnePlus followed the same pattern with the OnePlus 13s.
The OnePlus 15s may feature a 6.32-inch AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate of 165Hz and peak brightness of 3,600 nits. It could be powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The device may come preinstalled with Android 16 and promise up to four major Android OS upgrades.
The smartphone may feature a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. It could feature a 16MP selfie camera. Furthermore, the device is expected to offer a 7500mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Coming to the pricing, the OnePlus 15s is expected to cost around INR 60,000 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
OnePlus 15s specs:
- Display: 6.32-inch AMOLED, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3600 nits (peak brightness)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
- Software: Android 16, up to four major Android upgrades
- Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom)
- Selfie camera: 16MP
- Battery: 7500mAh
- Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
4. iQOO Z11
Launch: Mid-June 2026 (expected)
The iQOO Z11 is tipped to launch in the Indian market around June 15. It has already been released in several markets, including China and Malaysia, so we already know what the device has to offer.
The iQOO phone will be powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It will feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 5000 nits.
Around the back, it will have a 50MP primary camera and a supporting lens, while the front side has a 32MP camera. A huge 9,020mAh battery will be packed inside the device to keep it lasting longer, and the 90W wired charging ensures a quick refill. The device also supports 7.5W reverse wired charging.
The iQOO Z11 is expected to be priced under INR 30,000 in India.
iQOO Z11 specs:
- Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, 5000 nits (peak brightness)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)
- Software: Android 16
- Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + auxiliary lens
- Selfie camera: 32MP
- Battery: 9020mAh
- Charging: 90W (wired), 7.5W (reverse wired)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
5. Redmi Turbo 5
Launch date: June 10, 2026 (expected)
The Redmi Turbo 5 is tipped to launch in the second week of June with the same specs as the Chinese variant, which was launched in January. So, we expect the India variant to have a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3500 nits. The device will boot Android 16 and should be eligible for at least three major OS upgrades.
The Redmi Turbo 5 will feature a dual camera setup on the back, including a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide unit. It has a 20MP camera for selfies and video calls. Furthermore, the device houses a 7560mAh battery and supports 100W wired and 27W reverse wired charging.
The smartphone is expected to launch in India at a starting price of around INR 30,000.
Redmi Turbo 5 specs:
- Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1268 x 2765 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits (peak brightness)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm)
- Software: Android 16
- Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide)
- Selfie camera: 20MP
- Battery: 7560mAh
- Charging: 100W (wired), 27W (reverse wired)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
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