After having a bucketful of launches last month, we have officially entered May. This month, we are expected to see phone launches from brands like Sony, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, and others. Apart from the regular phones, we’ll also see the launch of flagship phones like the Vivo X80 and Xperia 1 IV. So without further ado let’s take a look at all the upcoming smartphones in May 2022.

Upcoming Smartphones in May 2022

1. Vivo T1 Pro/T1 44W

Vivo has already launched the Vivo T1 series in India and it includes the vanilla Vivo T1 5G. Now, the brand will release two more devices dubbed Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W version on May 4 in India.

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G will come with an AMOLED panel featuring 1300 nits of peak brightness. It will have a 64MP main lens and will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC. The device will have up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone’s battery capacity is unknown, but we do know that it will come with a 66W fast charging support. It will also have an 8-layer liquid cooling system and boot on Android 12 OS.

On the other hand, the Vivo T1 44W will be a 4G smartphone. It will come with an AMOLED panel and will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC. The device will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging support. Lastly, it will run on Android 12  OS out of the box.

2. iQOO Neo6 SE 

iQOO Neo6 SE has been scheduled to launch on May 6 in China. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.62-inch punch-hole display featuring a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200Hz touch sampling rate, and HD10+ certification.

The smartphone will come with a 64MP primary camera with OIS support. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,700mAh battery. The battery will have 80W fast charging technology.

3. ZTE Axon 40 

Next up we have ZTE whose launch is set for May 9 in China. The company is expected to launch the Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. The series will come with an independent security chip for hardware-level protection.

The Axon 40 Pro will come with a 100-megapixel camera setup, while the Axon 40 Ultra will feature a 64MP triple camera system. On the front, the Ultra is expected to come with a 16MP under-display camera having 2.24μm pixel fusion technology. The series will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound and dtsX Ultrasound technology. As for performance, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

4. Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony has scheduled a launch event for May 11 where it is expected to launch the Xperia 1 IV. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.5-inch display with 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.

The device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. It is expected to come with a big 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The camera details of the phone are scarce, however, it is expected to come with a ZEISS branded triple camera system.

5. Vivo X80

Vivo has already launched the X80 series in China. Now, the series will go official in Malaysia on May 8 and in India on May 18. The series comprises the Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro.

The Vivo X80 and X80 Pro come with a similar design. The phones feature a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits of peak brightness, and 100% P3 color gamut. The vanilla X80 has an FHD+ resolution screen, whereas, the X80 Pro sports a QHD+ resolution panel.

The X80 has a 50MP IMX866 + 12MP + 12MP triple camera system, whereas, the X80 Pro features a 50MP GNV 1G + 48MP + 12MP + 8MP quad-camera system. Both have 32MP  selfie snappers. The X80 is powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC and houses a 4,500mAh battery, while the X80 Pro packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with a 4,700mAh cell. The duo has an 80W fast charging support and runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.

6. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Samsung’s Galaxy A13 5G has bagged several certifications and its launch is expected as early as this month. The phone’s support page is also live on Samsung’s official website.

The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G carries the model number SM-A136B and will feature a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution. The smartphone will come with a 50MP triple camera system and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The device will come in a 4GB RAM + 64GB configuration and will boot on Android 12 OS.

7. OnePlus Nord 2T

Although OnePlus has released multiple phones in different regions last month, the brand still has a few more phones in the pipeline. One such phone expected to arrive this month is the OnePlus Nord 2T. The smartphone will succeed the Nord 2 and is expected to come with some upgraded features.

The smartphone was spotted on a few certifications recently. The device is expected to come with a 50MP primary camera having an aperture of f/1.9. It will have Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) support. The main lens will be accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP depth shooter. On the front, it will have a 32MP selfie snapper.

It is expected to come with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1300 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging technology.

8. Redmi Note 12 

Redmi has started teasing the forthcoming Redmi Note 12 series. The series will likely have the Note 12 and Note 12 Pro. Although the company hasn’t revealed the release date of the series, CEO Lu Weibing has hinted the announcement to happen soon. We expect it to launch as early as this month in China considering the launch trends of the Note series.

This time around, the Note 12 series is said to offer a significant performance jump over its predecessor. However, there’s no detail as to what chipset the phones would board. The design and the camera details are also yet to be known. But, since we are already in May, we expect the series’ teasers to drop in the coming days.

9. Samsung Galaxy A04s

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A04s this month. The smartphone’s renders have already surfaced on the Internet. The device will be an upgrade to the Galaxy A03s and will have an improved design and specs sheet.

The Samsung Galaxy A04s will come with a new design on the rear while having the same waterdrop notch screen on the front. The smartphone will feature a  6.5-inch display with an HD+ resolution. It will come with a triple camera system on the back is expected to be powered by an entry-level chipset. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is expected to boot on the Android 12 OS.

These are some of the smartphones launching in May. Which device are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comments below.

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April has just kickstarted and this month, we are expected to see multiple phone launches from brands like Samsung, Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO, and more. Brands like OnePlus and Oppo will be gearing up to take on the budget segment, while Realme and Vivo are expected to focus on their tablet market.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the upcoming smartphones in April 2022. The list includes all the confirmed and rumored releases.

Upcoming Smartphones in April 2022

1. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Samsung has officially scheduled to launch the Galaxy M33 5G on April 2 in the Indian market. The device is expected to carry an MRP of Rs. 24,999(~$330) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The phone could be available starting at Rs. 22,999(~$290). It will be available in three shades including Blue and Green.

The smartphone will come with a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with Full-HD+ resolution. It will feature a quad-camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Upfront, it has an 8MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture. It will be powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC and pack a big 6,000mAh battery. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and boot on Android 12 OS.

2. Realme Pad Mini, Realme GT2 Pro

While some brands are solely focusing on the smartphone market, Realme will be amongst the other brands to launch a tablet as well. The Realme Pad Mini will debut on April 4 in the Philippines with a 7.6mm UltraSlim design. It will feature an 8.7-inch LCD display with 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. It will have a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera.

Powering the tablet will be the UNISOC T616 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It will pack a 6,400mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Unfortunately, the tablet will not have the 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the other hand, the Realme GT2 Pro will arrive in India on April 7 at 12:30 PM IST. It is expected to arrive under Rs. 50,000(~$660) in the country. The smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a Quad-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a 50MP IMX766 + 50MP ultra-wide + 3MP microscope triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie snapper. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The phone boots on Android 12 out of the box.

3. Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, Vivo Pad

Vivo has officially scheduled to launch the X Fold foldable phone on April 11 in China. On the same date, the company is also expected to launch the Vivo Pad and Vivo X Note. There are slim chances of the Vivo X80 launching at the event.

The Vivo X Fold is rumored to come with a 6.53-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB + 512GB of internal storage. The phone is expected to pack a 4,600mh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.

The Vivo X Note, on the other hand, could debut with a big 7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen having a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its sleeves and a 5,000mAh battery fueling the system. Quad cameras in the circular module will be present on the phone. It is expected to have the same 80W + 50W charging solution as the X Fold.

The Vivo Pad could debut as the first tablet from the brand. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have an 11-inch 120Hz LCD or OLED panel. It will have a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, 13MP + 8MP dual-rear cameras, and an 8,040mAh battery. It will have 44W fast charging support and boot on Android 12 OS.

The Vivo X80 series comprising the X80, X80 Pro, X80 Pro+ might debut at the same launch in China. The X80’s specs are scarce, but what we know is that the X80 Pro and X80 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel, 50MP Sony IMX886 cameras, and Dimensity 9000/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs, respectively. The duo is expected to have an 80W + 50W charging solution.

4. Oppo F21 Pro Series 

Oppo will launch the industry’s first FiberGlass-Leather design phone series dubbed the Oppo F21 Pro series. The F21 Pro 5G will arrive in Sunset Orange design and have a lychee grain leather material. The back material is said to be waterproof and resistant to wear and tear.

The smartphone will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple cameras. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery(33W Fast charging) and boot on Android 11.

5. iQOO Neo6 

The much-awaited iQOO Neo6 will finally debut in China. The iQOO Neo6 will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device will run on the Android 12 OS out of the box.

6. OnePlus Nord 2T/ OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite

OnePlus is rumored to launch the Nord 2T and Nord CE 2 Lite in April in India. The Nord 2T is said to bring back the sandstone finish and have a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It will feature a 32MP selfie camera and a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system. It will be powered by the new Dimensity 1300 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It is expected to come under Rs. 30,000 segment in India.

Other than the Nord 2T, the brand is also touted to enter the budget market with the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite which will be priced under Rs. 20,000(~$264). The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.59-inch LCD display and a 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera system. It is expected to come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC and house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

7. Moto Edge 30 

Motorola has already launched the flagship Edge 30 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. Now, it is time for its mid-range brother, the Moto Edge 30. The device was spotted online on some certification sites hinting at a launch as early as April.

The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ mid-range chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is could feature a multi-camera system and boot on Android 12 OS.

8. Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12X in the Indian market this month. The exact launch date is yet to be known, but we can expect a release in the mid of this month. Both phones will come with a new design and powerful hardware.

The Xiaomi 12X has the Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro houses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The 12X features a 6.28-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 50MP + 12MP + 5MP triple camera system. It supports 67W fast charging speeds and runs on the latest Android 12 OS.

The 12 Pro has a larger 6.73-inch OLED panel and a 50MP + 50MP + 50MP triple camera array. It will have a faster 120W fast charging support as opposed to the Xiaomi 12X and boot on Android 12 OS.

9. Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G

The Redmi 10 Prime+ will be a new 5G phone in the budget segment. The smartphone is expected to be a Redmi Note 11E 5G rebadge, but with a faster 22.5W fast charging support.

The device could come with a 6.58-inch 90Hz LCD screen with FHD+ resolution. The phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

10. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G

Samsung will also release the Galaxy M53 5G by the end of this month. The smartphone is expected to come with 6.7-inch AMOLED display sporting a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ screen resolution.

It could come with a 108MP quad-camera system and have the Dimensity 900 5G SoC, under the hood. The smartphone is expected to come under Rs. 30,000 and compete with the likes of OnePlus Nord CE 22 5G.

11. POCO F4 series

Xiaomi’s POCO is expected to launch the POCO F4 series in the global markets. The series could have the POCO F4, F4 GT, and F4 Pro. The F4 is said to be a rebadged version of the Redmi K40S, while the F4 Pro could debut as a rebrand of the Redmi K50 Pro+.

The Redmi K50G is said to arrive as the POCO F4 GT for the global market. The F4/F4 GT will have a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 48MP/64MP triple cameras, SD 870/SD 8 Gen 1, and 67W/120W fast charging.

The POCO F4 Pro will likely have a 6.69-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, 108MP triple cameras, Dimensity 9000 SoC, and 120W fast charging.

12. Vivo T1 Pro

After the Vivo T1 5G, the brand might bring the Vivo T1 Pro 5G by the end of this month, as reported earlier. The smartphone’s specs aren’t known but it is expected to power a mid-range SoC. The device will have a high refresh rate screen, multiple cameras, and a bug battery.

13. Realme Narzo 50A Prime

Apart from the tablet and the flagship GT2 Pro, the brand is also expected to launch the Narzo 50A Prime in the Indian market. The phone was earlier released in Indonesia and it has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel, 50MP triple-rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T612 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone boots on the Android 11 OS with Realme UI R on top of it.

14. Infinix Hot 12, Hot 12i, Hot 12 Play

Infinix Hot 12 series could debut this month. The Hot 12i’s box packaging and the actual image were recently spotted on the Internet. The Hot 12 has already bagged certifications like the Google Play Console.

The Infinix Hot 12i will come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. The smartphone equips a 13MP triple camera system and will be powered by the Helio A22 SoC. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and will be booting on Android 11 GO Edition. The Hot 12 is expected to have a similar LCD panel and multi-camera setup. As per certifications, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and has 4GB of RAM.

Other than these two, the Infinix Hot 12 Play might as well arrive. However, the specifications for the phone aren’t known as of now.

These were some of the smartphones launching in April 2022. Which device are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Last month, we listed a total of 11 smartphones that were expected to launch in January. This month, we’re expected to see a total of 16 smartphones getting launched from brands like Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Redmi, Nubia, Lenovo, and others. One of the much-anticipated phones to launch this month will be the flagship Samsung Galaxy S22. There are also many gaming phones that are lined up to launch after the Chinese Spring festival. Let’s take a look at the entire list of upcoming smartphones in February 2022.

1. Oppo Reno7

Oppo has already launched the Reno7 series in China last year but now it is slated to land in India. The Reno7 series will launch on February 4 in India and will comprise of Reno7 and Reno7 Pro 5G.

The Reno7 for India will have different specs as compared to the Chinese model. It is touted to be a rebranded Reno7 SE. That being said, it will come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is expected to have a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Reno7 Pro 5G will have a 6.55-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen. It is expected to come with a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras and a 32MP selfie snapper. It will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 MAX SoC paired with 12GB  RAM and 256GB storage. Just like the vanilla, it will pack a 4,500mAh battery but have a 65W fast charging support.

The series is expected to start at around Rs. 29,990(~$401) in India.

2. Infinix Zero 5G 

Infinix is all set to launch its Zero 5G smartphone on February 8 in India. The smartphone will bring Dimensity 900 SoC to the table and have a faster LPDDR5 RAMand UFS 3.1 internal storage. The smartphone is rumored to come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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It is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery and have 33W fast charging support. It will come with 13 5G bands. The Zero 5G was recently spotted in Orange and Black colors and is expected to arrive at around Rs. 20,000(~$268).

3. Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S

Xiaomi’s Redmi will take wraps off its Note 11 series on February 9 in India. The Indian region is expected to get the Note 11 and Note 11S in the market.

As of now, there is no specs leak of the phones but rumors suggest that these variants will be the same as the global models. Having said that, the duo is expected to have a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The Note 11 will feature a quad-camera system with a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP setup, while the Note 11S is expected to have a 108MP main lens and the same auxiliary sensors.

The Note 11S will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, whereas, the Note 11 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. The series will have a 5,000mAh battery and support 33W fast charging technology. It is expected to have LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. MIUI 13 on top of Android 11 is expected to run on the phones. The Note 11 is rumored to start at either Rs. 13,999(~$187) or Rs. 14,499(~$194), while the Note 11S is expected to cost Rs. 16,999(~$227) or Rs. 17,499(~$234).

4. Vivo T1 5G

Vivo has scheduled to launch the Vivo T1 5G on February 9 in India. Rumors are rife that the new T series is the new value for money series for the online market. Some of its specs were tipped recently and notably it won’t be the same model as the Chinese version.

The Vivo T1 5G for India is said to come with a Snapdragon 695 SoC. To recall, the Chinese version has Snapdragon 778G. Other specs of the phone are unknown at the moment. But, it may come with a high refresh rate screen, a big battery, and fast charging support. The device is expected to have good cameras in the segment. All this would cost under Rs. 20,999(~$268), as per a recent report.

5. Samsung Galaxy S22 

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 launch has to be one of the most anticipated launches this month. Samsung has set a launch date for Unpacked and it’s happening on February 9.

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The series will have S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra and as expected, most of the specs have already been leaked. The S22 and S22+ will sport an FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels. The screen size will differ i.e 6.1-inch for the former and 6.6-inch for the latter. The Ultra, on the other hand, will have a QHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel. The trio will have a 120Hz refresh rate.

The S22 and S22+ feature a 12MP UW + 50MP W + 10MP telephoto triple rear cameras. The Ultra will have a 108MP W+ 10MP telephoto+ 10MP periscope + 12MP UW quad rear camera setup. The series will be powered by the Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, depending on the region.

The S22 will pack the smallest battery out of the bunch i.e 3,700mAh. The S22+ will pack a 4,500mAh, while the S22 Ultra will have a 5,000mAh battery. The Ultra and Plus will feature a 45W fast charging support. On the other hand, will have a 25W fast charging speed. The series is expected to start at $899.

6. Realme 9 Pro series 

This time around, Realme is prepping to launch a feature-packed budget phone series in the European and Indian markets. The Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are scheduled to launch on February 15 in Europe and are expected to launch on February 16 in India.

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The Realme 9 Pro will sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The 9 Pro+ will have a slightly smaller 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen. But, the display on the 9 Pro+ will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. The vanilla 9 Pro will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

As for the cameras, the 9 Pro gets a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system, whereas, the 9 Pro+ will have a 50MP triple camera system. The vanilla Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, while the Pro+ will be fueled by the Dimensity 920 chipset. The series will have up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Realme 9 Pro series is tipped to start above Rs. 15,000(~$201) in India.

7. Moto Edge 30 Pro 

A new report reveals that Motorola may bring the Edge X30 in the Indian and Global markets as the Moto Edge 30 Pro. However, there’s no launch date as of now.

The Edge 30 Pro is expected to come with a 6.7-inch OLED FHD+ panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will be a flagship phone that would be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and have 68W fast charging support.

At the moment, there’s no detail regarding its pricing.

8. iQOO 9

Last month, iQOO launched the iQOO 9 series in China, and this month, it is expected to launch in India. The Indian models have passed several certifications hinting at a sooner launch, as early as this month.

iQOO itself has revealed that the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will be different for India. The iQOO 8 Chinese model will actually be the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro could be the Chinese iQOO 9. Having said that, the Pro will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, under the hood and the vanilla model will be powered by the Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

The series will have an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro will have a QHD+ screen and the vanilla will flaunt an FHD+ display. The iQOO 9 Pro will have a 50MP + 50MP + 16MP triple rear camera setup, while the vanilla will feature a 48MP + 12MP + 13MP triple rear array. There are no India price details as of now but we expect it to start at around Rs. 40,000(~$535) in India considering the competition.

9. Realme GT2 

Realme has already launched the GT2 series in the Chinese market. Now, it is expected to launch in Indian and global markets.

The Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro will most likely have the same specs as the Chinese models. The GT comes powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, whereas, the GT2 Pro has Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display and the vanilla sports a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. The duo has a 120Hz refresh rate.

The GT2 Pro has a 50MP + 50MP + a microscope lens, while the vanilla has a 50MP + ultra-wide + macro triple rear camera system. The duo packs a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

10. Redmi K50 

Redmi is expected to launch the Redmi K50 series of phones after the Spring festival this month.

The series will consist of Redmi K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+, and K50 Gaming Edition. The former model is expected to come powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC, while the Pro model is said to have the Snapdragon 870 SoC. The K50 Pro+ will get a better Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and lastly the K50 Gaming Edition will have the new Dimensity 9000 SoC.

The series will come with up to 120W fast charging support. It will run on MIUI 13 out of the box. Initially, the series will be only released in China and is expected to launch later in the global and Indian markets.

11. Nubia Red Magic 7

Several reports have revealed that the Red Magic 7 will debut this month in China. It will be a gaming phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will feature a 6.8-inch FHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It will have a 64MP triple camera system and an 8MP selfie snapper.

The device was spotted with 18GB of RAM and a battery that has 165W fast charging support. As of now, the details of the Red Magic 7 are scarce but we are expecting to hear more in the coming days.

12. Black Shark 5

Another gaming phone likely to release in February is the Black Shark 5. The series will have two models — Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro. The series will have an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate on the vanilla and a 144Hz refresh rate on the Pro. The Pro will have a QHD+ resolution, while the vanilla model will boast an FHD+ display.

The Pro will evidently have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, whereas, the vanill model will have the Snapdragon 888+ chipset. There will be a 5,000mAh battery in the Pro and a 4,600mAh battery inside the vanilla. The duo will have a 120W fast charging support.

13. Lenovo Legion Y90

Last month, Lenovo scheduled the launch of the Legion Y90 for January 1, but unfortunately, it was never released. But now as per notable tipsters, the phone will debut this month after the Spring festival in China.

The Lenovo Legion Y90 will feature a 6.9-inch FHD+ display with a high refresh rate support. It will have a 64MP + 16MP dual rear camera system at the rear and a 44MP selfie snapper. Since it will be a gaming phone, it will be powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will come with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

It will pack a 5,600mAh dual-cell battery with support for 68W fast charging technology. The device will come in various colors including Black, White, Green, Gold, Red, Cyan, Grey, and Silver. It is expected to compete with the upcoming Black Shark 5, Redmi K50 Gaming, and Red Magic 7.

14. Vivo V23e 

This month, Vivo will be launching the V23e smartphone, an addition to the V23 lineup in India. The launch date is unknown as of now but it is expected to be priced between Rs. 25,000(~$334) to Rs. 30,000(~$401) in India.

The specs of the India model are unknown but it is expected to have the same specs as the model launched in Thailand earlier. The Vivo V23e in Thailand has a 6.44-inch FHD+ display. It has a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system and a 44MP selfie snapper.

It will be powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. One of its highlights will be the 44W fast charging support for the 4,050mAh battery inside the handset.

15. Realme C31

Realme’s C31 was spotted on a few certifications confirming its launch to be sooner. The smartphone may launch this month at a budget pricing in India and other Asian markets.

The smartphone will be powered by a budget chipset and pack a 5,000mAh battery. It won’t have any fancy charging speeds, but rather a 10W speed. The phone will run on Android 11 OS and have Bluetooth v5.0 support.

16. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, A53 5G

Samsung is expected to launch two new A-series phones in the market. The Galaxy A33 5G may debut this month with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 48MP quad-camera system. It will be powered by a Dimensity SoC, however, the exact chipset details are unknown at the moment.

The Galaxy A53, on the other hand, will be a mid-range phone with a 6.46-inch  display. It is expected to come powered by the Exynos 1200 SoC and back a 4,680mAh rated battery, as per TENAA. It will have a 25W fast charging support and feature a 64MP triple camera system.

There’s no price information for both of these phones.

These were some of the upcoming phones launching in the month of February 2022. Which smartphone are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comments.

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We’re officially in 2022 and the first month of the year, January has begun. This month we expect to see many smartphones launching across the world. Some of the confirmed phone launches are from big brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi,  Realme, Vivo, and Oppo. We are also expected to see gamer-centric phones from Lenovo, premium devices from iQOO, and a couple of budget phones from brands like Tecno. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the list.

1. Lenovo Legion Y90

Lenovo will launch its Legion Y90 gaming smartphone in China. The smartphone made it to multiple rumors and it revealed its key specs and design. Similar to the company’s previous Legion Phone 2 Pro, the Legion Y90 may come with a landscape form factor. It is expected to feature a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.

As teased recently, the phone will come with Double Engine Air Cooling technology, which could be similar to the Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling technology seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro. It will keep the internals cool even in intense gaming sessions. The device is rumored to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

2. Vivo Y21T

Although the company unveiled the Vivo Y21T last month in Indonesia, it was previously scheduled to have its debut in India. The phone will launch on January 3 in India and offer budget-centric specs to the masses.

As per the variant released in Indonesia, the smartphone has a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 710 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The Indian variant, however, is slated to come with a slightly larger 6.58-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera system at the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. In India, it will have 4GB of RAM with the same 128GB onboard storage. It runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a 5,000mAh battery.

3. Realme GT 2 

Realme will have a big launch this month as it is expected to launch its flagship for the year, the Realme GT 2 series. The series will comprise of two major phones, the GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro, the company is also expected to launch the master edition and a camera-focused phone on January 4.

The Realme GT 2 was recently spotted on TENAA flaunting a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The GT 2 Pro was also seen with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate. The duo will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the helm, the GT 2 is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The series is expected to come with a big battery with 65W fast charging support. As for cameras, there will be a 50MP + 50MP + a telephoto sensor on the Pro, whereas the vanilla may have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP setup.

4. iQOO 9, 9 Pro

iQOO 9 series will be officially launched on January 5 in China. The series comprises the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro, both featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The vanilla phone is expected to have a 6.78-inch FHD+ flat-screen AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro is touted to have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved edged AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The series will have a Samsung GN5 sensor and may feature a triple camera system. The Pro was recently rumored to have a 50MP Samsung JN1 secondary sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens. The series is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery with whopping 120W fast charging support.

5. Vivo V23

Vivo will unveil India’s first colour-changing phone dubbed Vivo V23 on January 5. Interestingly, the phone’s back color will change in direct sunlight and UV light. The series comprising of the V23 and V23 Pro is expected to launch with a 50MP Autofocus Dual Selfie camera and one of the phones may feature a 108MP lens.

The specs for the phone are scarce but we know that the series will feature an AMOLED panel and have a mid-range processor. The Pro model was spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

6. Xiaomi 11i, 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi will take wraps off the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6 in India. Rumors are rife that the phone will be a rebadged model of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+(Chinese model) for the Indian market with slight changes.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will feature a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is expected to have a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. The phone will have a 4,500mAh battery with a crazy fast 120W fast charging technology.

7. Realme 9i

Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9i on January 10 in Vietnam. The smartphone was spotted on certification sites with Snapdragon 680 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. It is also expected to have a 33W fast charging support.

The smartphone will feature a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It is rumored to have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. As for security, it will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI 2.0.

8. OnePlus 10, OnePlus 9RT

One of the most anticipated phone launches would be the OnePlus 10 series. The company is expected to launch the phone in the second week of this month with flagship-level internals. If we go by the recent news, the series may debut on January 11 in China.

The OnePlus 10 duo is expected to come with an AMOLED screen featuring a high refresh rate. As per leaks, the Pro may come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Similar to the predecessor, the 10 series will make use of a punch-hole screen. The series will have Hasselblad powered triple camera system with a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP system on the Pro. The series is rumored to come powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9RT on January 14 in India. The OnePlus 9RT is slated to come with a 6.62-inch 120Hz screen, 50MP triple camera system, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

After a heap of leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will finally launch this month. Although we don’t have an exact launch date, the phone was listed in multiple retail stores across the world. The phone is also slated to launch in India this month.

The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 12MP + 12MP + 8MP triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie lens. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC for some markets, while the Indian market will get the Exynos 2100 powered model. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

10. Tecno Pova 5G

Recently, Transsion India’s CEO confirmed that the Tecno POVA 5G will be launched in the third or fourth week of January in India. It may debut under ₹20,000(~$269) segment in the country and will have specs like Dimensity 900 SoC and a triple camera system.

The smartphone was recently launched in Nigeria and it has a large 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie camera. The device features a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens at the rear. One of its highlights will be the big 6,000mAh battery. It will have an 18W fast charging support.

11. Oppo A16K 

Oppo is also expected to launch a budget-centric phone in India. The upcoming Oppo A16k is tipped to launch this month with a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-rear camera and a single selfie lens.

The phone is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It will pack a 4,230mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. The phone will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with ColorOS on the top.

These are some of the phones launching this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

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It’s November and we are almost at the end of this year. Unlike October, this month there are phone launches mainly from Chinese brands like iQOO, ASUS, Poco, Oppo, and more. We’ll also see India-based Lava launching a budget-centric phone this month. With so many phones coming to the market, it will be daunting to keep a track of each device. That said, we have prepared a list of upcoming smartphones launching in November 2021 that will help you get an idea of what to expect.

1. Poco M4 Pro

Xiaomi spin-off Poco will launch a new smartphone this month. The company has scheduled a launch event for November 9 for the launch of its next iteration of budget Pocohpone, the Poco M4 Pro.

The Poco M4 Pro will bring all the bells and whistles of the recently launched Redmi Note 11 5G in a Poco branded package. It will feature a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is expected to have the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It will feature a 50MP + 8MP dual-camera system and a single 16MP selfie camera lens.

2. ASUS Zenfone 8/ASUS 8Z

Back in May, ASUS unveiled the compact Zenfone 8 in the European markets followed by the US release. This month on November 4, ASUS will launch the device in Brazil. The same device is expected to go official in India as ASUS 8Z.

The phone packs a compact 5.9-inch FHD+ display. It has a 64MP + 12MP dual-camera system. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

3. Lava AGNI 5G

Indian phone maker Lava is expected to bring AGNI 5G smartphone to India. Interestingly, the device was recently teased and was scheduled to launch on November 9 launch. However, the company deleted the scheduled Youtube launch which suggests that the phone’s launch may get delayed. But, we are expecting a launch by the second week of this month.

For starters, the smartphone will come with impressive features like a 90Hz punch-hole display, 64MP triple rear cameras, and a Dimensity 810 SoC. The phone will pack a 5,000mAh battery and run on Android 11 out of the box.

4. iQOO 8 Pro

iQOO has already unveiled the iQOO 8 Pro in the Chinese market. The phone comes at an aggressive price offering the latest hardware under the hood. Now, the device is expected to launch in India. iQOO India has not revealed the exact launch date, but we are expecting a launch in the mid of this month.

The iQOO 8 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED display with a 120Hz LTPO curved screen. It has a 50MP + 48MP + 16MP triple camera system and a single 16MP selfie camera lens. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery and support for a whopping 120W fast charging support.

5. Google Pixel 5a

Google took wraps off the Pixel 5a in the US and now, the phone is expected to launch outside the US market. Rumours hint at an Indian launch this month. Since the Google Pixel 4a is available in India for a long time, and the Pixel 6 isn’t launching in the region, netizens expect the Pixel 5a to succeed in the Google phone operations in India.

The Google Pixel 5a comes with a 6.34-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 12.2MP + 16MP dual-camera setup at the rear and a single 8MP selfie camera unit. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The device has a 4,680mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology. The Pixel 5a boots on Android 11 and has three years of OS upgrades.

6. Oppo A95

The Oppo A95 4G has been in the news for many days. Just yesterday, the phone’s renders were surfaced on the internet hinting at an imminent launch. We expect the device to go official before the second week of this month in South East Asia.

The smartphone will come with a large punch-hole display and a 48MP triple camera system. At the helm, it is rumoured to come powered by a budget-range chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 5GB of virtual RAM. The phone will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support.

7. Vivo V23e

After Oppo, we have Vivo launching an entry-level smartphone this month. The Vivo V23e has recently bagged multiple certifications including Bluetooth SIG and Geekbench. That said, the phone is expected to arrive in a few select markets in November. However, there’s no official launch date.

The Vivo V23e will feature a dew-drop notch display. It will have a 64MP primary camera and a whopping 50MP selfie camera. The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 with 8GB of RAM. The major highlight of the phone will be 44W fast charging for the 4,030mAh battery inside the phone.

These are some of the confirmed/expected phone launches this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

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Well, we are already in the first week of October and that said, we’re expecting multiple smartphone launches from brands across the world. This month, we’ll see phones launching from brands like OnePlus, Google, Honor, Realme, Motorola, iQOO, and others. Let’s have a look at all the confirmed and expected phone releases in October 2021.

1. OnePlus 9RT

OnePlus is expected to launch a new smartphone especially for markets like India, Malaysia, and other Asian regions. The device will be called OnePlus 9RT and it is expected to release this month. There’s isn’t an official launch date but rumours have it that it may debut on October 15.

OnePlus 9RT is said to be an entry-level flagship and it may come with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to have a 16MP single camera system at the front and a 50MP quad-camera setup. As of now, the internal chipset isn’t confirmed but we can expect a mid-range SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. According to its 3C certification, the phone has a 65W fast charging support.

2. Google Pixel 6

The Google Pixel 6 series is easily one of the most anticipated phone launches. Although the company had already teased it, there’s still no official launch confirmation. However, it is said that the phone may debut in the mid or end of October this year.

The Pixel 6 is expected to have a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Whereas, the Pixel 6 Pro will have a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz panel. The vanilla model will have a dual-camera system and the Pro will hold a triple rear camera setup. The phones are expected to come powered by an unreleased Exynos 9855 SoC.

3. Realme GT Neo 2

Realme announced the GT Neo 2 smartphone in China in September this year. And, the company is expected to bring it to the Indian market in October. In a recent AskMadhav session on Twitter, the CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed the availability for India.

The Realme GT Neo 2 sports a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 64MP triple camera system at the rear and a 16MP selfie camera lens. The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

4. Asus 8Z

Back in May Asus unveiled the Asus Zenfone 8 in the global market for a starting price of EUR 599(~$694). The device is now expected to launch in the Indian market. Earlier, Asus officially confirmed that it will arrive soon with a different moniker, it will be called the Asus 8Z.

The Asus 8Z is expected to have a 5.9-inch compact display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will feature a dual-camera system with a 64MP primary lens and a 12MP secondary sensor. Under the hood, it is touted to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

5. Tecno Camon 18

Chinese phone maker Tecno is expected to launch the Tecno Camon 18 series in select markets. However, the exact launch date is yet to be known but we can expect it to arrive this month.

The Camon 18 series’ major highlight is touted to be the cameras. The Tecno Camon 18 was teased to have a Gimbal-like stabilization that will offer smooth video. The phones are also expected to have the impressive zooming capability. It will feature a 60x Zoom backed by AI TAIVOS technology. The device is expected to be powered by MediaTek Helio G96 chipset and may run on Android 12.

Read our rumor roundup of the Tecno Camon 18

6. iQOO Z5x

iQOO is purported to launch the iQOO Z5x soon in the Chinese market. The company hasn’t revealed any details but, the phone is already up on JD.com. Notably, is yet to open for registrations and it is touted to be available this month.

Recently, the smartphone with model number V2131A appeared on Google’s Play Console listing. It sports a punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It was spotted with MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM.

7. Honor 50

Honor launched the Honor 50 series in June this year, however, it wasn’t available outside the Chinese market. Now, Honor is gearing for its global release, and the company has officially revealed its launch date. The Honor 50 will launch on October 26 in the European markets.

The Honor 50 has a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a quad camera setup with a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP lenses for macro and depth shots. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

8. Moto G31

Recently, Motorola’s Moto G31 was spotted in multiple leaks. The device has received NBTC, Wifi Alliance, NCC, and other certifications hinting at an October launch. The smartphone will feature a punch-hole display and a triple camera system.

The device will feature a triple camera system with a 50MP primary lens. The smartphone may house a 4,850mAh battery with 10W charging speed. The Moto G31 will be a mid-range phone and it may launch soon in major markets.

9. JioPhone Next

JioPhone Next was scheduled to launch in September in the Indian market. But, it wasn’t the case as the company clarified that it has postponed the launch till Diwali. Now, as Diwali starts in the first week of November, rumours suggest an October end launch.

The JioPhone Next was spotted with an HD+ display running on the Android 11 Go edition. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm 215 Mobile Platinum processor with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to have 13MP OmniVision rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.

Well, these are some of the upcoming smartphones launching this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

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We are already in September and the late August leaks reported some major smartphone launches this month. This month, we’ve confirmed phone launches from Xiaomi, Realme, Nubia, Nokia, and Honor. Some of the purported launches are from big players like Apple, Google, and Huawei. Let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in September 2021.

1. Red Magic 6S Pro

Chinese phone maker Nubia has confirmed that it will launch the Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone on 6th September in China. Ahead of its launch, the phone has passed multiple certifications like China’s 3C and TENAA.

The Red Magic 6S Pro will an addition to the 6-series of smartphones. It will come with a 6.8-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to whopping 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.

The phone’s major highlight will be its 120W fast charging support and 250Hz dual gamign triggers. It will be a gaming-ready phone with a 720Hz touch sampling rate.

2. Vivo X70 Series

Up next we’ve Vivo launching its popular X-series smartphones. The company will debut the Vivo X70 series on September 10 in China and the global markets. The series is expected to comprise the Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and the X70 Pro+.

All of the phones have emerged on the internet in the form of renders, teasers, and live phones. According to the TENAA certification, the Vivo X70 will sport a 6.58-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. A few phones from the series like the V2132A and V2133A were tipped earlier and out of these the former is expected to come with an Exynos 1080 chipset, whereas, the latter will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 SoC.

The third device with model number V2134A was also seen on TENAA with the same Exynos 1080 SoC. However, the global version may come with Dimensity 1200 SoC.

3. Xiaomi 11T Series 

We also have Xiaomi which is expected to launch the Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro smartphones on September 15 in China. Recently, the leaked renders of the phones showcased the design. The Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro will have a similar design footprint with a punch-hole display and a oversized camera module.

The Mi 11T is expected to have 64MP triple rear cameras, whereas, the Mi 11T Pro will boast a 108MP triple camera system. The phones will boast a high 120Hz refresh rate screen with fewer bezels. The duo will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage variants. There will be 120W fast charging support on both phones.

4. Apple iPhone 13

Amidst the Chinese contenders, the Californian giant Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 13 series. However, the exact launch date is yet to be confirmed. If rumors are to be believed, Apple will start sending press invites on September 7th followed by a release on September 14.

The series will include the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro max. The phones will have camera improvements over their predecessors. The Pro models will also get a high 120Hz refresh rate screen and an LTPO panel. Rumors are rife that the phones may come with Always-on display support.

This time around, Apple will employ the A15 chipset and it is expected to be paired with 6GB RAM on the Pros and 4GB RAM on the vanilla and Mini model.  The phones will also have Wi-Fi 6E support and upgraded fast charging support.

5. Realme 8i and 8S India 

Realme for a long time was rumored to launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8i and Realme 8s. Today, the phones were finally confirmed to launch on September 9 in India. Flipkart has already created a landing page for these phones.

The Realme 8s will be a 5G handset powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. The Realme 8i, on the other hand, will be a 4G phone with Helio G96 SoC. The 8i is expected to come with a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ punch-hole display with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The 8s is also expected to feature a similar screen size with a different refresh rate screen.

The duo will have a triple rear camera system, however, only the Realme 8i’s camera numbers are known. The Realme 8i will equip a 50MP main, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phones will run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme’s custom skin on top of it.

6. JioPhone Next

Indian Telecom operator, Jio is scheduled to launch the JioPhone Next smartphone on September 10 in India. The device was rumored recently and it also appeared in a few leaks.

The JioPhone Next will be an entry-level 4G phone with a compact 5.5-inch HD display. It won’t flaunt a thin-bezel design, rather pictures reveal thick bezels on both the top and bottom. It is expected to come with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 215 SoC paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage. The JioPhone Next will pack a 2,500mAh battery and will be one of the cheapest smartphones debuting this month. The smartphone is touted to come at a starting price of Rs. 3,499(~$48).

7. Huawei Nova 9 

Huawei is expected to launch the Nova 9 smartphone series this month in China. Although there’s no official launch confirmation, a tipster reveals that the series will make an appearance on September 23rd.

The Huawei Nova 9 was spotted on TENAA with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G SoC. Given that it is a 4G SoC, the phone will be limited to only 4G connectivity. The device is expected to have a 66W fast charging support and a 4,500mAh battery. The Nova 9 Pro is expected to feature a crazy fast 100W fast charging support on the 4,000mAh battery cell.

The rest of the details regarding smartphones are yet to be known. But, considering that the launch is nearing, we can expect the phones to pass more leaks in the coming days.

8. Google Pixel 6

Even though the Google Pixel 6 is fully showcased by the company, the official release is yet to happen. Rumors have it that the phone will debut this month in the global market. The smartphone series will comprise the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Pro will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a high 120Hz refresh rate, whereas, the vanilla model will sport a 6.4-inch FHD+ display panel with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The vanilla is expected to sport a dual camera system and the Pro is rumored to have a triple rear camera setup. According to rumors, the phones will be powered by an unreleased Exynos 5123 SoC instead of a Snapdragon SoC.

9. Realme Narzo 50 series 

Realme is expected to refresh the Narzo lineup of smartphones with the Realme Narzo 50 phones like the Narzo 50, Narzo 50A, and Narzo 50i. As per a recent leak, the phones will launch soon in India. Additionally, Realme unveiled the predecessor Narzo 20 series last year in September, which makes us believe that the Narzo 50 lineup will launch this month.

The Realme Narzo 50A is expected to feature a large water-drop notch screen with a Full-HD+ display. The phone will feature a triple camera system and will be available in options like 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Leaked renders also revealed the phone to arrive in two colors – Oxygen Blue and Oxygen Green color variants.

On the other hand, the Realme Narzo 50i is expected to be an entry-level phone with options like 2GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. It is also expected to come in two color options like Carbon Black and Mint Green.

10. Honor X20 Max 

This month, Honor is expected to launch the budget Honor X20 Max smartphone in China. It will be a successor to the Honor X10 Max and will have major upgrades over it. The smartphone will come with a mammoth 7.2-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC.

It will pack a 6,000mAh battery as compared to the 5,000mAh battery in the predecessor Honor X10 Max. The smartphone is also expected to have some sort of fast charging technology. Apart from this, the phone is also expected to bring some camera upgrades over the predecessor.

11. Nokia G50

HMD Global’s Nokia is also expected to launch the Nokia G50 smartphone in select markets. Recently, the device was teased and was also spotted on TENAA certification. That said, the smartphone will come with a large 6.82-inch display but with an HD+ resolution.

It will be powered by the entry-level chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC with a base of 2GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will feature a 48MP main camera at the rear and an 8MP snapper at the front. It will pack a 4,850mAh battery and may support some sort of fast charging technology.

That’s it, this was our list of the upcoming smartphones launching this month. Which one are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments below.

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After July, August has to be the busiest month for smartphone manufacturers. This month, we’ll see more than 8 confirmed smartphone launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola, Realme, Redmi, iQOO, and others. While we are waiting for some flagships like iQOO 8 and Realme X9, some budget phones like Redmi 10 are also in the pipeline. Well, we’ll also see foldable phones this month. Before enticing you any further, let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in August 2021.

1. Motorola Edge S Pro

Motorola has scheduled a launch event for August 5 where it is expected to unveil the Motorola Edge S Pro smartphone in China. For starters, it won’t be a brand new phone, rather, it is rumored to be a rebranded model of the recently launched Motorola Edge 20 Pro in the global market.

The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will flaunt a 108MP triple rear camera system with a dedicated periscope telephoto sensor. It will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery. The battery will support 30W fast charging technology.

2. Motorola Edge 20 Series 

Although not confirmed, the Motorola Edge 20 series comprising two phones is expected to land in India. The exact launch date is yet to be learned but it is tipped to launch this month itself.

Last month, Motorola quietly unveiled the Edge 20 series in the global market but it comprises three phones – Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite. Now, it remains to be seen which two are coming to the Indian market.

Regardless of whichever phone, the series packs a 6.7-inch OLED panel and comes with a high refresh rate display. The Edge 20 has the Snapdragon 778G SoC, whereas the Edge 20 Pro is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the other hand, the Edge 20 Lite has the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC. If we consider a flagship, we can expect the Pro model and either of the other two to launch in India.

3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 

The only and much-anticipated foldable phones to launch this month are the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3. Samsung will unveil the phones at the Unpacked event on August 11 in the global market.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be an upgrade over the Z Flip 2 with a larger 1.3-inch outer screen. It will sport a 6.7-inch foldable display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will flaunt a 6.2-inch outer display and a 7.5-inch foldable ultra-thin panel. It will support a higher 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. The Z Fold 3 could be powered by the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 888 i.e. Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

4. iQOO 8

After many leaks, today, iQOO has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone – the iQOO 8. The smartphone will launch on August 17 and will succeed the iQOO 7 series and will have highlighting specs like a 2K resolution display, 120W fast charging, and a Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

The iQOO 8 series will ship with Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO panels supporting dynamic refresh rate technology. That said, the screen will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on OriginOS(Android 11) and is expected to have a refreshed design.

5. Realme GT series/Realme X9 Series 

After the China launch, the Realme GT series is slated to land in India. Recently, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the series including the Realme GT, GT Master Edition, GT Master Explorer Edition, and GT Neo will launch on August 18.

The smartphone series packs a Super AMOLED display and a high 120Hz screen refresh rate. The GT Master Explorer Edition will feature a unique design with a slightly larger display and better cameras.

In addition to this, Realme is also expected to launch the flagship Realme X9 series in China. The series has passed multiple certifications and it is revealed that the phones will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset.

6. Realme 8s, Realme 8i 

We’ve got a few more Realme phones launching this month. Previous reports revealed that Realme could launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8s and Realme 8i. While there are limited details for the 8i smartphone, we do have plenty of information about the Realme 8s.

According to a leak, the Realme 8s will feature a 6.5-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz screen refresh rate. It will boast a 64MP quad rear camera system and a 16MP single-camera setup.

Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support.

7. Redmi 10

Rumors have it that Redmi will soon launch the vanilla Redmi 10 phones in India. It recently appeared on FCC and it revealed that the device will run on Android 11 out of the box. The Redmi 10 is also tipped to feature improved cameras over its predecessor. The device may launch with 50MP triple rear cameras.

8. Samsung Galaxy A52s

Samsung is expected to launch a new A-series phone in India this month. Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A52s will debut with mid-range specs. The device has bagged several certifications and it was revealed that the phone has Snapdragon 778G processor.

It will come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is expected to feature a large AMOLED panel and multiple camera lenses. As of now, the other details including the exact launch date are unknown. But, we can expect the phone to launch sometime in August.

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