Get ready for the tech finale of 2023! December is bringing a bunch of new smartphones to India and the global market. In India, we’re looking at the Redmi 13C, iQOO 12, and the OPPO Reno 11 Series. Globally, eyes are on the Sony Xperia 1 VI, OnePlus 12, and Realme GT 5 Pro. Let’s break down what to expect from these phones in terms of specifications, prices, and launch dates.
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Smartphones Launching In December 2023 in India
As December approaches, the Indian smartphone market is gearing up for a series of exciting launches. Among the anticipated releases are the Redmi 13C, iQOO 12, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming smartphones:
Redmi 13C
Xiaomi is set to introduce a new entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 13C, in the Indian market. In anticipation of the launch, microsites dedicated to the device have been launched on both mi.com and Amazon.
Expected Specifications:
Display: 6.74-inch screen with HD+ resolution (1600 × 720 pixels), a pixel density of 260ppi, a 90Hz refresh rate, 450nits peak brightness, a waterdrop notch, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, coupled with a Mali G52 GPU.
RAM and Storage: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB, and 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
Software: Android 13-based MIUI 14
Cameras: 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro lens, an auxiliary sensor, and an LED flash.
Front Camera: 8MP selfie camera.
Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Expected Price in India: Around Rs 10,000 to 12,000.
Launch Date: December 6
iQOO 12
iQOO has officially announced the launch of the iQOO 12 5G smartphone in India well before its introduction in China. The company has been gradually unveiling different specifications of the forthcoming flagship for the Indian market.
Expected Price in India: Approximately Rs 45,000 to 53,000.
Launch Date: December 12.
OPPO Reno 11
OPPO unveiled the OPPO Reno 11 series in China a few days ago. Following the release of the Reno 11 series in the Chinese market, OPPO appears to be preparing for the global launch of these smartphones. The standard Reno 11 5G model recently obtained TDRA, BIS and FCC certifications.
Expected Specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch 2412×1080 resolution 120Hz refresh rate OLED curved screen, which supports 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, peak brightness of 950nit, and supports 10.7 billion colour display.
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC.
RAM and Storage: 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage.
Expected Price in India: Estimated at Rs 30,000 to 35,000.
Expected Launch Date: Late December 2023.
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
After introducing the Reno 11 series in the Chinese market, OPPO seems to be gearing up for the worldwide launch of these smartphones. The global version of the Reno 11 Pro was recently observed on the TDRA certification website.
Expected Specifications:
Display: 6.74-inch single-hole OLED curved screen with 2772×1240 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and supports 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. It also has a peak brightness of 1600nit and supports a 10.7 billion colour display, Pro XDR display.
Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
RAM and Storage: 12GB RAM and 128GB/512GB storage.
Expected Price in India: Around Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000.
Expected Launch Date: Late December 2023.
Smartphones Launching Globally In December 2023
On the global stage, December 2023 promises to be a month of several smartphone debuts. Noteworthy releases include the Sony Xperia 1 VI, OnePlus 12, Realme GT 5 Pro, and more. Here’s all the globally arriving smartphones:
OnePlus 12
OnePlus has officially announced the launch of the OnePlus 12 in China. The landing page for the forthcoming device is already live on both the Indian and global OnePlus websites.
Expected Specifications:
Display: 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED display, boasting a 2K resolution, a brisk 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits.
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
RAM and Storage: Up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Expected Price in India: Expected to be priced between Rs 50,000 to 55,000.
Launch Date: December 4, 2023.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Sony is expected to unveil its latest flagship offering, the Sony Xperia 1 VI, in the coming months. The forthcoming flagship from the Japanese tech giant is said to include a titanium frame, just like newly launched iPhones, and is said to compete with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series.
Expected Specifications:
Display: 6.5-inch OLED screen with support for 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR.
Expected Price in India: Anticipated at Rs 1,00,000 to 1,20,000.
Expected Launch Date: Mid-December 2023.
Realme GT 5 Pro
The Realme GT 5 Pro is a much-anticipated Android flagship, as it will be the first device from the company to showcase the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
