April 2024 was filled with several smartphone launches in India and globally, and the trend will continue in May. We have compiled a list of smartphones from Vivo, Samsung, HMD, OnePlus, and iQOO that will launch in May 2024. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Smartphone Launches Expected in May 2024
- Vivo V30e
- Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
- Infinix GT 20 Pro
- Google Pixel 8a
- Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and Samsung Galaxy F35 5G
- iQOO Z9x 5G
- OnePlus Nord 4
- HMD Smartphones
List of the Top Smartphones Launching in May 2024 in India
Vivo V30e
The Vivo V30e will be the third smartphone in the Vivo V30 lineup and a successor to the Vivo V29e in the country. Vivo confirms that the Vivo V30e will sport an ultra-slim 3D curved AMOLED display. Vivo will launch the smartphone in Velvet Red and Silk Blue colourways with a textured finish on the rear.
Vivo claims the device will be the slimmest smartphone to pack a large 5,500mAh battery. The rear of the Vivo V30e will house a dual camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX 882 primary camera with support for 2x portrait images and AURA light. The centred punch hole cutout will also house a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus.
The device’s Geekbench listing confirmed that Vivo would equip the smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. Rumours also confirm that the device will support 45W fast charging technology.
Vivo V30e India Launch Date and Availability
Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo V30e will go official in the country on May 2. The smartphone’s microsite is live on Flipkart, confirming its online availability.
Vivo V30e Expected Price in India: Around Rs 28,000
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
Samsung has started teasing the Galaxy F55 5G launch in India. The teasers confirm that Samsung will equip the device with a vegan leather panel on the rear. Samsung is tipped to equip the Galaxy F55 5G with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, with up to 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy F55 5G will run on One UI 6, which is based on Android 14.
The triple camera setup of the device is expected to include a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The centred punch hole cutout is tipped to sport the 50MP selfie snapper. The device is tipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G India Launch Date and Availability
Samsung has yet to confirm the smartphone’s launch date in India. The South Korean giant is expected to debut the device on May 9. The teasers confirm that the device will be available through Flipkart in the country.
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G Expected Price in India: Around Rs 27,000
Infinix GT 20 Pro
Infinix recently unveiled the Infinix GT 20 Pro in global markets and is expected to equip the Indian variant with similar specifications. The smartphone will sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
It will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC paired with a Pixelworks X5 Turbo Dedicated Gaming Display chip. The Infinix GT 20 Pro will feature a triple camera setup on the rear with a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor.
Other cameras include a 2MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. The device’s centred punch hole cutout will house the 32MP selfie camera. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging tech.
Infinix GT 20 Pro India Launch Date and Availability
Infinix has yet to reveal the launch date of the smartphone. The device was spotted on BIS certification, confirming that the India launch is on the cards.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Expected Price in India: Around Rs 29,000
Google Pixel 8a
Google will equip the Pixel 8a with a 6.1-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will be powered by the in-house Tensor G3 SoC, with up to 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of internal storage. It will run on Android 14 out of the box and be eligible for seven years of updates.
Google will continue to equip the device with a vertical camera visor, a 64MP primary camera, and a 13MP ultrawide camera. The Pixel 8a is tipped to sport a 4,500mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging support. Google is said to launch the Pixel 8a in Bay (Blue), Mint (Green), Obsidian (Black), and Porcelain (Light Beige) hues.
The smartphone is also said to debut with support for multiple AI features, including Circle to Search, Audio Magic Eraser, and more. The leaked promotional materials confirm that the device will have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
Google Pixel 8a India Launch Date and Availability
Google is expected to announce the product during I/O 2024, which will begin on May 14. The search giant is expected to launch the device simultaneously in India and will be available through Flipkart, similar to other Pixel smartphones.
Google Pixel 8a Expected Price in India: Around Rs 40,000
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and Samsung Galaxy F35 5G
Samsung will soon debut the Galaxy M35 5G and Galaxy F35 5G smartphones in India. The Galaxy M and F series duos were recently spotted on BIS certification, hinting that the launch is near. The Galaxy M35 5G support page is also live, confirming the imminent launch.
The Galaxy M35 5G was recently spotted in the Geekbench database with the in-house Exynos 1380 SoC. The various certifications secured by the device confirmed the inclusion of a large 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W wired fast charging tech. The smartphone is also confirmed to run on Android 14 out of the box.
Other specifications are expected to be similar to those of the Galaxy A35 5G smartphone. The Galaxy M35 5G and Galaxy F35 5G are tipped to sport a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and Samsung Galaxy F35 5G India Launch Date and Availability
Samsung has yet to announce the launch dates for the smartphone in India. The Galaxy M35 5G and Galaxy F35 5G are expected to be available through Amazon and Flipkart in the country.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and Samsung Galaxy F35 5G Expected Price in India: Around Rs 24,000
iQOO Z9x 5G
iQOO has launched the iQOO Z9x 5G in the global and Chinese markets. The device sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Z9x 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The smartphone runs Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14. iQOO equips the device with a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The device is backed by a 6000mAh battery with support for 44W wired fast charging tech.
iQOO Z9x 5G India Launch Date and Availability
The smartphone’s India launch is near, as the device was spotted on BIS certification. The iQOO Z9x 5G will likely be available through Amazon in the country.
iQOO Z9x 5G Expected Price in India: Around Rs 15,000
OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus is tipped to rebrand the OnePlus Ace 3V smartphone under the OnePlus Nord 4 moniker in India and other markets. The Nord 4 was recently spotted on the Geekbench database with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC with up to 12GB of RAM.
The Camera FV 5 database confirmed that OnePlus will equip the device with a 50MP primary camera. The database adds that the OnePlus Nord 4 will sport a 16MP selfie camera. The other certifications secured by the device revealed support for a 5,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging tech.
OnePlus is tipped to equip the Nord 4 with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED display will house a centred punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. OnePlus will likely equip the device with a secondary 8MP ultrawide camera alongside the 50MP primary camera.
OnePlus Nord 4 India Launch Date and Availability
As per reliable rumours, OnePlus could launch the OnePlus Nord 4 in India this month. The Nord 4 will likely be available for purchase through Amazon in India.
OnePlus Nord 4 Expected Price in India: Around Rs 33,000
HMD Smartphones
HMD has yet to confirm the moniker of the smartphones launching in India. The Finish brand recently unveiled the HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse+, and HMD Pulse Pro in global markets. HMD equips the smartphones with self-repair capability. The UniSoC T606 SoC will power the HMD Pulse series of smartphones.
The Pulse series also sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. HMD debuts the vanilla Pulse with a 13MP primary camera. In contrast, the Pulse+ and Pulse Pro feature a 50MP primary camera. The smartphones are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with up to 20W fast charging tech.
HMD Smartphones India Launch Date and Availability
HMD has confirmed the launch of the HMD-branded smartphones. The launch date announcement is expected to go live in the upcoming days.
HMD Smartphones Expected Price in India: Around Rs 15,000
