July 2024 was an exciting month for the Indian smartphone market. Samsung launched its sixth generation foldable — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Motorola also released its Moto Razr 50 Ultra flip phone, and OnePlus launched its latest premium-midranger the OnePlus Nord 4. Let’s look at the best smartphones launched in India in July 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 are the slimmest and lightest foldable smartphones from Samsung. They are packed with Galaxy AI features and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Samsung has also promised seven years of Android updates and security patches for both devices.
The Galaxy Fold 6 features a 7.6-inch folding AMOLED display and a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen. It comes with triple rear cameras, including, a 12MP primary, 50MP wide-angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens. The device is powered by a 4,400mAh battery and supports 25 fast charging. It also has IP54 dust and water resistance.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 6.7-inch flip-folding AMOLED screen and a 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen. It comes with dual rear cameras, a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. Both smartphones support the latest Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Live Translation, Interpreter, and Gemini AI integrations.
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4.3 ★
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4.6 ★
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₹ 164,999
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₹ 109,999
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| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 7.6″ (19.3 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display |
| Rear Camera | 50+12+10 MP Rear | 50+12 MP Rear |
| Front Camera | 10+4 MP Front | 10 MP Front |
| RAM & Storage | 12 GB RAM 256 GB Storage | 12 GB RAM 256 GB Storage |
| Battery | 4400 mAh 25W Charging | 4000 mAh 25W Charging |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
OPPO Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro
The Reno 12 Series is the latest premium mid-range lineup from OPPO in India. It includes two devices, the Reno 12 and the Reno 12 Pro. Both smartphones feature quad-curved AMOLED screens with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. They also have the OPPO Trinity Engine, which optimises the device using AI at a system level.
The OPPO Reno 12 Pro has triple rear cameras. It includes a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. The OPPO Reno 12 also has a triple rear camera comprising a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
The OPPO Reno 12 and the Reno 12 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy for Reno processor, specially designed for the Reno 12 Series. They run on a 5,000mAh battery and support 80W fast charging.
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4.4 ★
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4.4 ★
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₹ 30,200
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₹ 34,200
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| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display |
| Rear Camera | 50+8+2 MP Rear | 50+8+50 MP Rear |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Front | 50 MP Front |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage | 12 GB RAM 256 GB Storage |
| Battery | 5000 mAh 80W Charging | 5000 mAh 80W Charging |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
OnePlus Nord 4
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a premium mid-range smartphone. The device features a dual-tone design on the back panel. The Nord 4 retains the signature OnePlus Alert Slider. It also supports AI features like Audio Summary, Screen Translate, LinkBoost, and AI portraits in the camera.
The OnePlus Nord 4 comes with a 6.74-inch AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. The device has dual rear cameras: a 50MP primary and an 8MP ultrawide lens. It has a 5,500mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging.
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HONOR 200 5G and HONOR 200 Pro 5G
The HONOR 200 Series is the latest premium mid-range offering from the company after making a comeback in India as HTech. It contains two new devices, the HONOR 200 5G and the HONOR 200 Pro 5G. Both devices feature quad-curved AMOLED displays.
The HONOR 200 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. It features triple rear cameras, which include a 50MP primary, 50MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It runs on a 5,200mAh battery.
The HONOR 200 Pro gets the flagship grade Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. It has an upgraded triple rear camera setup, which uses a 50MP Dynamic H9000 portrait sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. It gets the same 5,200mAh battery with support for 66W wireless charging.
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4.5 ★
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4.5 ★
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₹ 31,994
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₹ 49,999
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| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display |
| Rear Camera | 50+12+50 MP Rear | 50+12+50 MP Rear |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Front | 50 MP Front |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage | 12 GB RAM 512 GB Storage |
| Battery | 5200 mAh 100W Charging | 5200 mAh 100W Charging |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is the latest flip-style foldable smartphone from Motorola in India. The device is made from aviation-grade aluminium for extra durability and features the thinnest hinge on a folding device. It comes with built-in AI features such as Photomoji, Magic Canvas, Adaptive Stabilisation, and 3 months of free Gemini AI Premium.
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch folding pOLED screen and a 4-inch pOLED cover screen. The phone has dual rear cameras featuring a 50MP primary and a 50MP telephoto lens. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+
The Realme 13 Pro and the Realme 13 Pro+ are the latest premium mid-rangers from Realme in India. They are the first devices to feature the new HyperImage+ camera system powered by AI. The smartphones are also certified with Swiss SGS 5 Star Drop Resistance for durability. Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor.
The Realme 13 Pro has dual rear cameras, featuring a 50MP f/1.88 primary camera with OIS and Sony LYT-600 sensor. The secondary camera is an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens. It is powered by a 5,200mAh battery and supports 45W SuperVOOC charging.
The Realme 13 Pro+ has triple rear cameras. It consists of a 50MP f/1.88 primary camera with OIS and Sony LYT-701 sensor, a 50MP f/2.65 periscope lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and Sony LYT-600 sensor, and an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens. It is powered by a 5,200mAh battery and supports 80W SuperVOOC charging.
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4.3 ★
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4.5 ★
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₹ 21,640
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₹ 29,998
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| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Display |
| Rear Camera | 50+8+2 MP Rear | 50+8+50 MP Rear |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Front | 32 MP Front |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage | 8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage |
| Battery | 5200 mAh 45W Charging | 5200 mAh 80W Charging |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features the upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset and an improved 50MP selfie camera, compared to the Nothing Phone (2a). The device also has a new metallic finish and retains the signature transparent back panel.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has dual rear cameras, which feature a 50MP f/1.8 primary shooter with OIS, backed by the Samsung GN9 sensor. It has a 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens with the Samsung JN1 sensor. The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 50W fast charging.
The latest Nothing OS 2.6 also has ChatGPT integration. The device will get 3 major Android updates and four years of security patches.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is a mid-range smartphone. It features Gorilla Glass Victus+ screen protection for added durability. The device also comes with NFC connectivity and supports Tap and Pay transactions via Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and other payment apps.
The Galaxy M35 5G comes with a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 processor. The phone has triple rear cameras, a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The device gets a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging.
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Redmi 13 5G
The Redmi 13 5G is among the most affordable 5G smartphones by Xiaomi in India. The device comes with a glass sandwich design featuring Corning Gorilla glass. It is also the first Redmi device to launch with Xiaomi’s new HyperOS out of the box.
The Redmi 13 5G features a 6.79-inch IPS LCD screen. It is backed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Accelerated Edition processor. The device gets dual rear cameras which include a 108MP primary and a 2MP macro lens, along with a ring-shaped LED flash. The Redmi 13 5G is powered by a 5,030mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging.
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iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is the most affordable 5G smartphone from iQOO in India. The device has two unique colour options for GenZ buyers, with an attractive chamfered ring finish on the camera lenses. It’s a lightweight smartphone weighing just 185 grams.
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen. It comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The device has dual rear cameras, which include a 50MP primary and a 2MP depth sensor. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging.
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Moto G85 5G
The Moto G85 5G is among the most affordable smartphones in India featuring a curved display. The device is also available in a special vegan leather finish in Olive Green and Cobalt Blue colours. It also gets stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos.
The Moto G85 5G comes with a 6.67-inch curved pOLED screen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor. The phone has dual rear cameras featuring a 50MP primary and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The Moto G85 5G runs on a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.
Lava Blaze X 5G
The Lava Blaze X 5G is the cheapest smartphone in India with a curved AMOLED screen. It features a premium design with chamfered edges around the back panel and the frame. The device also has curved edges for a comfortable grip and a premium look.
The Lava Blaze X 5G has a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The device has dual rear cameras featuring a 64MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.
OPPO K12x
The OPPO K12x is an ultra-durable smartphone featuring military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification. It also maintains a lightweight and compact form factor, even with its extra durability.
The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It features a 32MP f/1.8 primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The OPPO K12x runs on a 5100mAh battery and supports 45W SuperVOOC charging. It also has 5G connectivity.
Realme Narzo N61
The Realme Narzo N61 is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone. The device has an IP54 rating and supports Rainwater Smart Touch technology allowing users to use the phone even when the screen is wet. It also has TUV Rheinland High Reliability certification.
The Realme Narzo N61 is backed by the Unisoc T612 processor. It has dual rear cameras: a 32MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone sources its fuel from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W fast charging. The device also supports Mini Capsule 2.0 which uses the notch area for interactive notifications.
itel Color Pro 5G
The itel Color Pro 5G is among the most affordable 5G smartphones in India. It comes with a colour-changing back panel. The device also supports 5G++ NCRA carrier aggregation for better 5G speeds.
The itel Color Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor. It comes with dual rear cameras, which include a 50MP primary and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which supports 18W charging.
Vivo Y18i
The Vivo Y18i is an entry-level affordable smartphone under Vivo’s Y-Series. The device has flat edges and an attractive finish with chamfered rings near the camera lenses, similar to the mid-range Vivo smartphones. It has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo Y18i is powered by the Unisoc T612 processor. It has a 13MP primary rear camera paired with a 0.08MP auxiliary lens. The phone has a 5000mAh battery and supports 15W charging. The device also has a special 150% volume boost mode for a higher sound output.
