Best Smartphones Launched in March 2024: Xiaomi 14 Series, Nothing Phone (2a), and More

March was a busy month for smartphone launches in India, China, and other global markets. While Xiaomi showcased its strength in mobile photography with the Xiaomi 14 series in India, Vivo tried to solidify its presence in the foldable segment with the launch of the Vivo X Fold 3 series in China.

March also witnessed a slew of smartphones launched in the Indian market. Here are some of the best smartphones launched in March 2024 in India, China, and other markets.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: The Ultimate Camera Flagship in India

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the company’s top-of-the-line flagship with a Leica-tuned camera setup. It is priced at Rs 99,999. The smartphone offers a quad-rear camera setup including a 50MP Sony LYT 900 sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3.2x optical zoom, a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra flaunts a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Quad HD+ resolution, 3000nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. It also has a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs a 5,300mAh battery unit with 90W fast charging support. It also features support for 80W wireless charging.

Xiaomi 14: The Compact Flagship

The Xiaomi 14 is the company’s compact flagship offering that offers a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, 3000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The Xiaomi 14 offers a triple-rear camera setup: a 50MP Fusion 900 image sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto camera with OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It relies on a 32MP shooter for video calls and selfies.

The Xiaomi 14 is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It comes with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The smartphone has a 4610mAh battery unit and 90W HyperCharge fast charging support. It also supports up to 50W wireless charging and is priced at Rs 69,999.

Samsung Galaxy A55: A Good Enough Mid-ranger

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a 6.6-inch sAMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1000nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. It ships with OneUI 6.1, based on Android 14.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 sports an Exynos 1380 processor with an integrated AMD Xclipse 530 GPU, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit and 25W fast charging support.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 sports a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. It relies on a 32MP shooter for selfies and has a starting price of Rs 39,999 in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A35

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a toned-down version of the Galaxy A55, with a starting price of Rs 30,999. It is powered by an Exynos 1380 processor, which includes a Mali G68 GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G offers a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. It relies on a 13MP shooter for video calls and selfies.

The Galaxy A35 sports a 6.6-inch sAMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, 1000nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery unit with 25W fast charging support.

Vivo V30 Pro Series

Vivo launched its V30 series, which consists of the Vivo V30 and the Vivo V30 Pro. The Vivo V30 series’ price in India starts at Rs 33,999 and goes up to Rs 46,999. These smartphones offer a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2800nits peak brightness.

Vivo V30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. The Pro variant sports a MediaTek Dimensity 8200. The Vivo V30 and V30 Pro have a 5000mAh battery and 80W fast charging support. These handsets boot FunTouchOS 14, which is based on Android 14.

The Vivo V30 series offers a 50MP camera for selfies and video calls. The Vivo V30 gets a 50MP primary rear camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an Aura Light flash on the rear. The Vivo V30 Pro brings with it a 50MP Sony IMX920 camera with OIS, 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP portrait camera with 50 mm focal length and 2x zoom.

OnePlus Ace 3V

OnePlus recently unveiled the OnePlus Ace 3V smartphone in China. It is expected to launch in India as the OnePlus Nord 4. The company has packed the handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, an Adreno 732 GPU, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.

The OnePlus Ace 3V features a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rate, and 2150 nits peak brightness. It also has a 5500mAh battery unit and 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

The OnePlus Ace 3V offers a dual-rear camera setup, including a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It relies on a 16MP front shooter and comes pre-loaded with ColorOS 14, based on Android 14.

Nothing Phone (2a): The Exceptional Value Champ

The Nothing Phone (2a) is the brand’s first attempt at a mid-range smartphone. It retains the brand’s signature transparent design and proprietary GLYPH interface.

At a starting price of Rs 23,999, the Nothing Phone (2a) offers a 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, upto 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1300nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit and 45W fast charging support.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a Mali G610 GPU, 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The smartphone features a dual-rear camera setup; this includes a 50MP primary shooter with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. It packs a 32MP selfie camera and comes pre-loaded with Android 14-based NothingOS 2.5.

iQOO Z9: The Performance Champ

The iQOO Z9 5G is among of the cheapest MediaTek Dimensity 7200-powered device in the country. It starts at Rs 19,999 and sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, 1800nits peak brightness, and DT Star 2 Plus Glass protection.

The iQOO Z9 offers a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and OIS. It also has a 16MP front shooter for selfies. The Z-series smartphone has a 5000mAh battery unit and 44W fast charging support.

The iQOO Z9 boots Android 14-based FunTouchOS 14 and will receive two Android updates. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor and weighs about 188 grams.

Realme 12+ 5G: The Budget Camera Champion

The Realme 12+ 5G features the same luxury watch design with golden-fluted bezels and a polished sunburst dial, as seen with the Realme 12 Pro series. It starts at Rs 20,999 and flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and 2000nits peak brightness.

The Realme 12+ is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, which brings a Mali G68 GPU, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB storage. The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery unit, which supports 67W SuperVOOC charging.

The Realme 12+ 5G is one of the few phones in its segment to feature a 50MP Sony LYT 600 OIS Camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The handset features a 16MP front shooter.

Realme NARZO 70 Pro 5G

Realme’s Narzo has undergone a rebranding, and the NARZO 70 Pro is the company’s first product after the rebranding. At a starting price of Rs 19,999, the NARZO 70 Pro offers a lot, including a MediaTek Dimensity 7050, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB onboard storage.

The NARZO 70 Pro offers a 6.7-inch rain-water smart touch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is an AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 2000 nits peak brightness. The smartphone sports a 5000mAh battery unit and 67W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

The NARZO 70 Pro features a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G carries a starting price of Rs 17,999 and is the only smartphone in its segment to offer a curved display panel. It sports a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 800nits peak brightness.

The Lava Blaze Curve features a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, an integrated Mali G68 GPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It boots Android 13 as of now, but the company has promised to upgrade the handset to two Android versions.

The Lava Blaze Curve offers a triple-rear camera setup, including a 64MP Sony sensor with EIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a 32MP shooter at the front. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery unit backed by 33W fast charging support.

Realme 12 5G:

The Realme 12 5G has a starting price of Rs 16,999 and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor. It packs up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset ships with Realme UI 5.0, based on Android 14.

The Realme 12 5G offers a 6.72-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 950nits peak brightness, and Full HD+ resolution. It also has a 108MP rear camera and a 2MP macro camera. The smartphone also has an 8MP front shooter for selfies.

The Realme 12 5G has a 5000mAh battery, which supports 45W SuperVOOC fast charging. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and weighs about 188 grams.

POCO X6 Neo

The POCO X6 Neo is the company’s latest X-series smartphone, and it starts at Rs 15,999. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor, up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The smartphone ships with MIUI 14, based on Android 13.

The POCO X6 Neo has a 6.67-inch sAMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit and 33W fast charging support.

The POCO X6 Neo offers a dual-rear camera setup, including a 108MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an LED flash. The smartphone has a 16MP front shooter and offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is the company’s latest addition to the F-series, which offers value-for-money devices. The smartphone flaunts a 6.5-inch sAMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and 800 nits peak brightness. The smartphone ships with Android 13-based OneUI 5 and will receive four Android updates.

The Samsung Galaxy F15 sports a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, a Mali G57 GPU, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a large 6000mAh battery unit and 25W fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy F15 offers a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. It packs a 13MP camera that takes care of selfies and video calls. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner with a starting price of Rs 12,999.

Lava O2

Lava has been pretty consistent with the smartphone launches for the last few months, and the Lava O2 is the latest addition to the list. The smartphone costs Rs 8,499 and is powered by a UniSoC T616 processor, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.

The Lava O2 features a 6.5-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It offers a dual-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, it relies on an 8MP front shooter. It boots Android 13 and will be upgraded to Android 14.

The Lava O2 has a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It also offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and weighs about 200 grams.

POCO C61

The POCO C61 arrives as a successor of last year’s POCO C51 and brings a 6.7-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, 500nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit and 10W charging support.

The POCO C61 sports a MediaTek Helio G36 processor with up to 6GB of RAM. It features a dual-rear camera setup, an 8MP primary camera, and an LED flash. The handset offers a 5MP front shooter and relies on a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the security front. It comes pre-loaded with Android 14. It carries a starting price of Rs 7,499 in India.