The November 2024 month in India witnessed the launch of the country’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, MediaTek Dimensity 9400, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 powered smartphones. The month of December 2024 is also going to be interesting, as iQOO and Vivo have confirmed the launch of their flagship smartphones in the country.
In addition, Xiaomi has announced the launch of the popular Redmi Note series in the country. Without further ado, let’s begin with the smartphones, which will debut in December 2024 in India.
The iQOO 13 5G is confirmed to be the country’s second Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone. It will also integrate the in-house iQOO Q2 supercomputing chipset for advanced gaming features. The flagship device will run on Funtouch OS 15, based on Android 15, and be eligible for four OS updates and five years of security patch updates.
iQOO will unveil the iQOO 13 5G with a BOE Q10 AMOLED display with 2K resolution and 144Hz LTPO refresh rate. It will be available in Legend Edition and Nardo Grey shades with a 0.813 cm thickness and IP69 + IP68 dust and water resistance. The phone will also have a Monster Halo light surrounding the camera module.
The iQOO 13 5G will sport a 50MP Sony IMX 921 primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP Sony IMX 816 telephoto camera with up to 4x lossless zoom. The device will house a 32MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole cutout. It is also confirmed to be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge support.
iQOO 13 5G India Launch Date and Availability
The iQOO 13 5G will launch on December 13 in India as the successor to the iQOO 12 5G. It will be available through Amazon and the iQOO India e-Store in the country.
iQOO 13 Expected Price in India: Around Rs 55,000
Redmi Note 14 Series
The Redmi Note 14 is expected to sport a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device will pack the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will flaunt a 50MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 16MP selfie snapper.
The Redmi Note 14 will be backed by a 5,110mAh battery with 45W charging support. The Redmi Note 14 Pro and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ sport an identical 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The Note 14 Pro could pack the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC.
The vanilla Pro model is expected to be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will sport a 50MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. In contrast, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. The device will sport a triple camera setup, including a 50MP telephoto camera.
Xiaomi could unveil the Note 14 Pro with a 5,500mAh battery and 45W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ could feature a larger 6,200mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. Both smartphones are confirmed to launch with IP68 dust and water resistance. The Pro and Pro+ models will also support 12 and 20 AI features, respectively.
Redmi Note 14 5G Series India Launch Date and Availability
The Redmi Note 14 5G series smartphones are confirmed to launch on December 9 in India. It will be available through the Xiaomi India e-Store and other online stores.
Redmi Note 14 5G Expected Price in India: Around Rs 22,000
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G: Expected Price in India: Around Rs 29,000 and Rs 35,000
Vivo X200 Series
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Vivo X200 Colours
Vivo X200 Pro Colours
The Vivo X200 will sport a 6.67-inch LTPS quad-curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 4,500 nits of brightness. The Pro variant will pack a larger 6.78-inch quad-curved panel with 1.5K resolution and LTPO 120Hz refresh rate. Both smartphones will pack the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC.
The Vivo X200 series smartphones will be the first Vivo devices in India to be unveiled with the Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. In terms of optics, the vanilla Vivo X200 could sport a 50MP Sony IMX 921 primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide snapper, and a 50MP Sony LYT 600 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
In contrast, the Vivo X200 Pro will sport a 50MP Sony LYT 818 primary camera and an identical 50MP ultrawide camera. The device is confirmed to feature the country’s first 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.7x optical zoom. Both smartphones will sport a 32MP selfie camera. It is also confirmed to pack a 5,800mAh and 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging support.
Vivo X200 Series India Launch Date
The Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro are confirmed to launch in India. However, Vivo has yet to reveal the device’s launch date.
Vivo X200 Series Expected Price in India: Around 60,000
TECNO Phantom V Fold 2
The TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 will pack a 7.85-inch inner screen with 2K resolution and an LTPO 120Hz refresh rate. The device could sport a 6.42-inch cover screen with FHD+ resolution and a similar LTPO 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to pack the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The Phantom V Fold 2 will feature a 50MP OV50H primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom. The device’s cover and inner foldable screen will house a 32MP selfie snapper.
The Phantom V Fold 2 will sport a 5,750mAh battery and 70W Ultra wired and 15W wireless charging tech. The smartphone is also said to sport IP54 dust and water resistance and an IP68-grade waterproof type C component, which is said to be certified for 1-meter drop tests. The phone will be available in Karst Green and Rippling Blue.
TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 India Launch Availability
TECNO is yet to reveal the launch date of the smartphone. It is expected to be available through Amazon in the country.
TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 Expected Price in India: Around Rs 80,000
TECNO Phantom V Flip 2
The TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 will sport a 6.9-inch inner AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and LTPO 120Hz refresh rate and a secondary 3.64-inch AMOLED cover screen. The cover screen is said to support a Smart NFC Tag, five custom games, and more.
The clamshell foldable device will house the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will flaunt a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, the inner screen of the device will feature a 32MP snapper with built-in flash.
The Phantom V Flip 2 will feature a double helical star track drop-shaped hinge with a clamshell-style design. It is said to be backed by a 4,720mAh battery with 70W Ultra wired fast charging support.
TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 India Launch Date and Availability
TECNO is expected to unveil the TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 alongside the TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 in India soon.
TECNO Phantom V Flip 2 Expected Price in India: Around Rs 50,000
OPPO Reno 13 5G Series
OPPO Reno 13 (Left) and Reno 13 Pro (Right) colour options
The OPPO Reno 13 5G and OPPO Reno 13 Pro 5G are confirmed to pack the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC for the global markets, including India. Both phones will run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. The vanilla Reno 13 5G will sport a 6.59-inch flat AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
In contrast, the Pro model will get a 6.83-inch micro-quad curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Both smartphones will house a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP selfie snapper. The Reno 13 Pro 5G will also sport a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom.
OPPO will launch the Reno 13 5G with a 5,600mAh battery and 80W wired fast charging support. On the other hand, the Reno 13 Pro 5G will feature a slightly larger 5,800mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Both Reno 13 5G series smartphones will also sport IP69 + IP68 ratings.
OPPO Reno 13 5G Series India Launch Date and Availability
OPPO is expected to unveil the OPPO Reno 13 5G series by the end of December in the country. It will be available through Flipkart, OPPO India e-Store, and retail outlets.
OPPO Reno 13 5G Series Expected Price in India: Around Rs 40,000
Realme NARZO 70 Curve
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The Realme NARZO 70 Curve is expected to launch with a curved AMOLED display, unlike other NARZO 70 series smartphones with a flat AMOLED display. The base variant will launch with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will also be available in 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB variants.
Realme is tipped to unveil the smartphone in Deep Violet and Deep Space Titanium colours. The other specifications of the smartphone are currently under wraps. However, we expect Realme to introduce the device with specifications similar to those of other NARZO 70 series smartphones.
Realme NARZO 70 Curve India Launch Date and Availability
Realme is said to launch the Realme NARZO 70 Curve by the end of December. It is expected to be available through Realme India e-Store and Amazon.
Realme NARZO 70 Curve Expected Price in India: Around Rs 20,000
Lava Yuva 2 5G and Lava Blaze Duo 5G
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The Lava Yuva 2 5G will be designed for first-time buyers who want a feature-rich 5G smartphone in the affordable segment. The brand has confirmed that it will sport exciting features that make it a standout option in the competitive market.
The Lava Blaze Duo 5G will be unveiled with a unique dual-display experience. The upcoming Blaze series smartphone is said to sport a sleek design and pack in powerful specs for the price segment.
Lava Yuva 2 5G and Lava Blaze Duo 5G India Launch Date and Availability
Lava is yet to reveal the exact launch date of the Lava Yuva 2 5G and Lava Blaze Duo 5G smartphones.
Lava Yuva 2 5G and Lava Blaze Duo 5G Expected Price in India: Around Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000
